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Event:
BFF 71: Inarritu vs. Kawamata
Date: May 11, 2019 |
#R1#
McNulty pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Grantham misses its target.
McNulty throws a low kick but Grantham avoids it.
McNulty moves in looking to clinch but Grantham pushes him off.
Grantham throwing a counter right hand but McNulty manages to avoid it.
McNulty is looking to clinch but Grantham is avoiding it.
Grantham throwing a counter right hand but McNulty manages to avoid it.
Jim McNulty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McNulty tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McNulty tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grantham swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Grantham throwing a counter right hand but McNulty manages to avoid it.
McNulty throws a nice head kick!
Grantham connects with a good right hand that stumbles McNulty. McNulty circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grantham misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McNulty.
McNulty defending well as Grantham loads up on a big left hand.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McNulty. Grantham shrugs it off though.
McNulty looks to land a combination. Grantham sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T1#
McNulty works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McNulty throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A swing and a miss from Grantham.
McNulty waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grantham.
McNulty fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McNulty moves away from the strike by Grantham.
McNulty is looking to slow Grantham down with leg kicks.
McNulty throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Grantham to counter with a crisp jab.
McNulty throws a sloppy body shot
and Grantham counters with a stiff right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - McNulty looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Grantham was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2#
Grantham misses the shot to the body.
McNulty tries to clinch up but Grantham circles away and keeps his distance.
McNulty doesn't manage to clinch there - Grantham circles away.
Grantham swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McNulty lands a nice hook to Grantham's body. Grantham takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McNulty wants to clinch.
McNulty will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grantham is looking to counter punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grantham looks to land a right hand but McNulty moved out of range.#T3#
Grantham lands a head shot.
Grantham cracks McNulty with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McNulty throws out a loose jab but Grantham uses good head movement to avoid it.
McNulty throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Grantham looks to throw the jab but McNulty is out of range.
McNulty tries to counter with a clinch but Grantham shakes him off and moves away.
McNulty takes a swing at Grantham's ribcage but misses.
McNulty tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grantham was well out of range. Poor timing from McNulty.
Grantham listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McNulty scores with a nice body kick.
McNulty throws a nice looking combination but Grantham bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T4#
Grantham circles away from the clinch attempt.
McNulty throws a half hearted mid kick.
Grantham defending well as McNulty loads up on a big left hand.
Grantham was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McNulty tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McNulty attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It looked like Grantham was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McNulty.
McNulty avoids the body shot from Grantham.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Grantham throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McNulty tries to clinch but Grantham is having none of it.
Grantham was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McNulty throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Grantham wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McNulty takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T5#
McNulty lands with a nice combination. Grantham backs away looking to recover.
We've been told by Grantham's head coaches at Smitty's that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
McNulty has closed the distance and engaged Grantham in a clinch.
Grantham doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Grantham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grantham rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McNulty cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A decent looking cross lands there for McNulty.
McNulty lands a slapping body shot.
McNulty lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Grantham scores with a jab to the head.
Grantham thuds a left hand into McNulty's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McNulty lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T6#
Grantham looks to score with a jab to the body but McNulty is just out of range.
McNulty tries to counter by closing the distance.
McNulty tries to clinch but Grantham moves out of range.
McNulty thumps Grantham with a low kick.
McNulty closes the distance looking to clinch
and Grantham counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grantham moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McNulty tries to land a front kick but Grantham steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Grantham was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McNulty.
McNulty dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McNulty scores with a leg kick.
#T7#
McNulty throws out a loose jab but Grantham uses good head movement to avoid it.
McNulty moves in looking to clinch but Grantham pushes him off.
Grantham walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Grantham digs a good body shot into McNulty's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grantham. McNulty does a little dance to reset his feet.
McNulty ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grantham waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McNulty.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McNulty, right into the meat.
Grantham checks the leg kick.
Grantham uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McNulty.
McNulty moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#T8#
McNulty wants to clinch
and Grantham counters with a nice uppercut.
McNulty tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Grantham manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grantham throws a hook but McNulty avoids it easily.
McNulty swings away with a body shot that misses
and Grantham counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grantham connects with a nice looking jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grantham checks the leg kick nicely there.
An attempted straight right counter from Grantham misses the target.
McNulty jabs Grantham to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL2#
McNulty rushes Grantham and presses him up against the ropes.
Come on Grantham - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T9#
Grantham working aggressively here.
Grantham looking to slow down the pace here.
Grantham taking a breather.
Maybe Grantham would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Grantham stalling in the clinch but McNulty improves position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grantham.
Grantham is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McNulty is defending well for now.
McNulty lands a shoulder strike.
McNulty throws a head punch that misses.
Grantham misses with some punches.
#BC#
Grantham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grantham throws a body punch but McNulty moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from McNulty. Those never looked like landing.
McNulty throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grantham stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jim McNulty 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R2#
Grantham uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McNulty.
Grantham avoids a punch combination nicely.
McNulty moves out of range as Grantham strikes.
Nice body kick there by McNulty.
McNulty tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grantham swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McNulty with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grantham swings for the body but McNulty moves out of range.
McNulty steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Grantham.
Grantham throws a body punch but McNulty moves out of range.
Grantham moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMcNulty.
McNulty scores with a head kick. Grantham tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
McNulty throws a body punch but Grantham moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Grantham on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
McNulty misses the jab.
Grantham blocks a jab.
A quick step to the side and Grantham tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McNulty slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McNulty uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grantham.
McNulty fails to land with a series of punches.
Grantham misses with an uppercut. McNulty saw that one coming.#CL2#
McNulty closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Grantham fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McNulty blocks an uppercut.
McNulty lands a shot to the body.
McNulty lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grantham backwards. #T2#
Grantham throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McNulty.
Grantham working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Grantham tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McNulty's elbow.
Grantham lands a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Grantham.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grantham blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grantham looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Grantham blocking some punches.
A short right from Grantham on the inside.
Grantham lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McNulty.
McNulty misses with a body punch.
Grantham lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Grantham blocks a body shot from McNulty.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
McNulty has a couple of punches blocked by Grantham.
#T3#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Grantham obliges.
Grantham has McNulty pushed against the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, McNulty creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Grantham lands an uppercut.
Grantham lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Grantham scores with a nice short uppercut.
Grantham blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McNulty tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grantham's elbow.
McNulty misses with some punches.
Grantham goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grantham is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Grantham lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Grantham lands a left hand that snaps the head of McNulty backwards. #T4#
McNulty blocking some punches.
Grantham blocks a body shot from McNulty.
McNulty goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grantham is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McNulty is defending well for now.
McNulty tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McNulty struggles to land a body shot inside as Grantham controls his hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Grantham.
Grantham lands a hook to the side of the head.
McNulty blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McNulty lands a nice uppercut.
McNulty swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McNulty blocks a body shot from Grantham.
Grantham swings wildly with an uppercut but McNulty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grantham blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T5#
Grantham misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McNulty.
A shot in the inside from Grantham. #BC#
Grantham breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McNulty thuds a left hand into Grantham's body.
Grantham throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McNulty throws a jab but it's blocked by Grantham.
McNulty looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McNulty.
A counter left hand to the body from Grantham misses its target.
Grantham moves out of range of the body kick.
Grantham ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McNulty moves away.
McNulty lands a nice looking body shot.
#T6#
McNulty wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Grantham connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Grantham takes one to the chin there.
McNulty throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McNulty throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Grantham counters with a straight right hand.
McNulty lunges at Grantham with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Grantham's hand.
Grantham slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from McNulty.
McNulty lands with a nice body punch.
McNulty loads up on a big right hand but Grantham slips the punch.
Jim McNulty seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T7#
Grantham throws a hook to the side of McNulty's head but McNulty sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Grantham misses its intended target.
McNulty fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Grantham checks it well.
Grantham swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Grantham takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Grantham avoids the head kick by McNulty.
It looked like Grantham wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McNulty dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grantham. That did some damage!
Grantham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McNulty throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Grantham counters with a nice body shot.
McNulty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T8#
Grantham throws a looping overhand right but McNulty ducks down to avoid it.
Grantham misses with the combination.
Grantham misses with a wild body shot.
Grantham fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McNulty manages to avoid it.
McNulty misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grantham.
McNulty cracks Grantham with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Grantham throws a lazy right hand but McNulty sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McNulty lands a nice hook to Grantham's body. Grantham takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T9#
Grantham scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Grantham avoids a punch combination nicely.
McNulty fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Grantham looks to score with a jab to the body but McNulty is just out of range.
McNulty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McNulty looks to throw a body kick
and Grantham counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McNulty thinking.
Grantham misses with a straight left.
McNulty tries to counter with a clinch but Grantham shakes him off and moves away.
McNulty is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Grantham rather than just go for the knockout.
McNulty tries to clinch there but Grantham circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jim McNulty.
I think McNulty has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Jim McNulty!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Jim McNulty!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Jim McNulty!
Jim McNulty wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Jim McNulty 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.
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Event:
BFF 69: Badass vs. Nordon
Date: Apr 27, 2019 |
#R1#
McNulty scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McNulty bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Silva's head.
Silva keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
McNulty closes the distance and pushes Silva back into the ropes.
Silva dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Silva has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McNulty avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McNulty lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNulty lands with a left to the head.
Silva tries to pull guard but McNulty forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
McNulty lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McNulty is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Silva wants a takedown.
Silva drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A right hand to the body from McNulty.
McNulty lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McNulty lands an uppercut.
Silva tries to break free but McNulty pushes him back against the ropes.
Silva drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
McNulty tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McNulty misses with a short punch on the inside.
McNulty working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McNulty misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McNulty working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Silva wants to take the fight to the mat but McNulty manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by McNulty.
McNulty tries a body shot but Silva blocks it.
Good body shot from McNulty.
Silva is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McNulty is defending well.#T3#
McNulty lands a hook that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
McNulty tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silva has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McNulty after a bit of a struggle.
McNulty working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Silva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by McNulty.
Silva wants a takedown.
A nice left hand lands by McNulty.
Silva takes a shot to the head.
Silva blocks a body shot from McNulty. #T4#
McNulty lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
McNulty throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McNulty lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McNulty misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McNulty lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Silva.
McNulty lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Silva.
McNulty lands a right hand.
McNulty stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McNulty misses with a punch to the body.
Silva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McNulty pushes Silva back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T5#
A nice left hand lands by McNulty.
McNulty throws a head punch that misses.
McNulty works on Silva's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McNulty.
McNulty cracks Silva with a nice body shot.
McNulty prevents a takedown attempt there.
Silva wants a takedown but no success here.
McNulty lands a right hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McNulty.
McNulty lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T6#
McNulty doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McNulty lands a left hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
McNulty misses with some punches.
A short right from McNulty on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McNulty lands a left hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
McNulty has Silva pressed against the ropes, preventing Silva from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Silva changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McNulty fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McNulty throws a series of punches but Silva avoids them all with ease.
McNulty scores with a jab to the body.
That kick from McNulty tenderised Silva's leg. Silva is trying to keep his angry face on.#T7##CL2#
McNulty closes the distance and clinches.
McNulty is working Silva over against the ropes.
Silva is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McNulty is defending well.
Silva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McNulty lands an uppercut.
McNulty lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD#
Silva has hold of one of McNulty's legs. McNulty is fighting the takedown attempt but Silva gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
McNulty is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McNulty wants to stand up but Silva is controlling him.
Silva throwing strikes from guard but McNulty blocks nicely. #T8#
Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Silva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McNulty preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Silva scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McNulty preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McNulty preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Silva will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McNulty wants to stand but Silva is controlling the position.
McNulty not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from McNulty.
McNulty is pulling down on Silva's head. It's preventing any offense from Silva, at least for the moment.
Silva postures up in McNulty's guard and throws a big left but McNulty blocks it. #T9#
Silva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Silva postures up.
McNulty controlling the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
McNulty preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Silva is looking to work some ground and pound but McNulty has wrist control.
McNulty looking for a sweep. Not yet McNulty, not yet.
McNulty is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McNulty looks to throw the jab but Silva is out of range.
Silva attempts a counter takedown but McNulty avoids it well and moves away.
A chopping leg kick lands by McNulty.
A swing and a miss from Silva.
McNulty feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Silva's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim McNulty dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R2#
McNulty ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McNulty scores with a jab. Silva acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McNulty connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McNulty scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McNulty has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Silva is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Jim McNulty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McNulty as he avoids it easily.
McNulty scores with a jab.
McNulty misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Silva slips under a jab from McNulty.
Silva appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
An inside leg kick lands from McNulty. #T1#
McNulty turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McNulty scores with a spinning back kick!
McNulty cracks Silva with a good jab.#CL2#
McNulty darts in and clinches Silva up against the ropes.
A left hand lands to the body for McNulty.
McNulty gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Silva.
McNulty scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
McNulty lands with a short shot to the head.
Silva tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McNulty just stands there and leans against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A body shot lands from McNulty.
Good body shot from McNulty.
A right handed body shot lands from McNulty.
Silva is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. McNulty gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Silva changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McNulty fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Silva gets tackled into the ropes by McNulty. McNulty maintains the clinch.
Jim McNulty seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3#
McNulty lands a nice shot to the body.
McNulty pushes Silva back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
McNulty throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Silvas head.
Silva wants to take the fight to the mat but McNulty manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Silva drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McNulty gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McNulty working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McNulty gets underhooks to prevent Silva's takedown attempt.
McNulty lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
McNulty makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Silva tries for a takedown but McNulty manages to get underhooks.
McNulty works on Silva's body with a couple of short punches.
Silva is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
McNulty lands a shoulder strike.
Silva has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McNulty avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McNulty lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Silva tries to pull guard but McNulty holds him up against the ropes and eventually Silva drops back down to his feet.
McNulty lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Silva backwards. #T5#
McNulty digs a right hand into Silva's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Silva's gas tank.
McNulty works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Silva changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McNulty fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jim McNulty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McNulty connects with a solid leg kick.
McNulty fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Silva.
Silva sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
McNulty uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Silva has time to react.
Jim McNulty seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McNulty fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T6#
McNulty lands with a nice body punch.
McNulty moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McNulty throws a quick inside leg kick.
McNulty throws a front kick that sends Silva stumbling back into the ropes.
McNulty looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McNulty scores with a hook to the body. Silva takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McNulty digs a good body shot into Silva's ribs.
McNulty has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McNulty lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Silva at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T7#
McNulty feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Silva's calf.
McNulty slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Silva chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McNulty can pounce on him.
McNulty scores with a nice head shot.
McNulty lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#ROC2#
Silva is rocked!#TD#
Silva shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McNulty napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Oh Silva is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
McNulty dodges the ground and pound from Silva.
Silva connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused McNulty some visible discomfort.
Silva seems to have got his legs back now.
McNulty can't do much from the bottom here.
McNulty is looking for a sweep.#T8#
McNulty takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
McNulty can't do much from the bottom here.
Silva in side control, throwing shots but McNulty defends.
McNulty gets back to half guard.
McNulty is positioning himself well to prevent Silva advancing to mount.
Silva prevents McNulty from improving his position.
Silva working over McNulty with some ground and pound. McNulty looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Silva thows a huge punch but McNulty dodges it nicely.
McNulty keeping control of the position. #T9#
McNulty gets back to full guard.
Silva trying to control but McNulty is working from the bottom.
McNulty has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Silva content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Silva postures up in McNulty's guard and throws a big left but McNulty blocks it.
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.
McNulty is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Anderson Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim McNulty comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McNulty has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Jim McNulty!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Jim McNulty!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Jim McNulty!
Jim McNulty wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Jim McNulty thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
BFF 65: Nti vs. Oneal
Date: Mar 30, 2019 |
#R1#
McNulty throws a leg kick but Rossi checks it.
Rossi throws a head kick that half lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Rossi misses the target.
Rossi lands a nice leg kick that just misses McNulty's sensitive parts.
Rossi just misses with a punch to the body.
McNulty cracks Rossi with an open hand slap.
McNulty is looking to clinch.
McNulty blocks a head kick by Rossi.
A punch combination from Rossi misses.
McNulty was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A shot to the body from McNulty misses
and Rossi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McNulty thinking.
Rossi jabs McNulty right on the nose. McNulty blinks but takes it well.
McNulty tries a head kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rossi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McNulty.
#T1#
McNulty takes one on the button.
McNulty takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McNulty fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McNulty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rossi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McNulty counters with an inside leg kick.
Rossi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McNulty feints and then cracks Rossi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rossi down.
A solid leg kick lands there for McNulty.
#CL#
Rossi gets tackled into the ropes by McNulty. McNulty maintains the clinch.
Rossi tries a body shot but McNulty blocks it.
#BC#
McNulty breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rossi lands a slapping body shot.
Rossi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McNulty scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McNulty with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rossi to score with a decent uppercut.
Rossi swats away the attempt to clinch by McNulty.
McNulty connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A clash of legs there as Rossi blocks the low kick.
Nice body kick there by McNulty.
Rossi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McNulty throws a jab but it's blocked by Rossi.
Rossi blocks a head kick by McNulty.
McNulty misses with a kick to the body.
Rossi only half commits to the counter leg kick.
McNulty jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rossi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McNulty with a body shot.#T3#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rossi, right into the meat.
McNulty on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A head kick misses from McNulty.
Rossi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rossi clobbers McNulty with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McNulty is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rossi.
Rossi scores with a decent looking hook.
Rossi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McNulty tries a low kick but Rossi avoids it.
McNulty checks a leg kick nicely.
McNulty misses with a leg kick
and Rossi counters with a series of strikes. McNulty will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rossi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rossi lands a glancing blow to the side of McNulty's 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!
McNulty lands an overhand right.#T4#
McNulty on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rossi. Rossi obviously looking to wear him down.
A slapping leg kick lands for McNulty.
McNulty throws a lazy uppercut
and Rossi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McNulty throws a leg kick that misses.
McNulty misses with a two punch combination.
Rossi throws a lazy right hand but McNulty sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rossi throws a leg kick but McNulty checks it.
Rossi thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice leg kick lands there from Rossi.
McNulty throws a leg kick
and Rossi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McNulty throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McNulty on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T5#
Rossi misses with an uppercut. McNulty saw that one coming.
Rossi cracks McNulty with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McNulty pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rossi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McNulty defending well as Rossi loads up on a big left hand.
Rossi throws a lazy uppercut
and McNulty counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McNulty paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rossi misses with a straight right.
Rossi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jim McNulty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McNulty drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rossi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McNulty misses with a body shot
and Rossi counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
McNulty closes the distance and pushes Rossi back into the ropes.
I was talking to McNulty's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T6#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McNulty throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rossis head.
Rossi tries to work over McNulty's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Rossi fails to land.
Rossi is trying to push McNulty away but McNulty has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Rossi blocking some punches.
McNulty lands an uppercut.
Rossi lands a hook that snaps the head of McNulty backwards. #BC2#
Rossi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rossi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McNulty had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
McNulty has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rossi finds it's way round the side to connect with McNulty's head.
Rossi wants to land a leg kick but McNulty is out of range.
McNulty slips a straight right by Rossi.
Rossi swats away the attempt to clinch by McNulty.
McNulty misses with a looping left.
Rossi 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. #T7#
A slow jab from Rossi misses its intended target.
Rossi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That kick from McNulty tenderised Rossi's leg. Rossi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rossi lands with a right hand.
Rossi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rossi connects with the punch.
McNulty uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rossi.
A big left from Rossi misses.
McNulty slips under a jab from Rossi.
McNulty is looking to counter the offense by Rossi and move into the clinch.#CL#
Rossi tries to keep at a distance but McNulty has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rossi tries to circle away but McNulty has him pinned against the ropes.#T8#
McNulty lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Rossi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McNulty misses with an uppercut.
Rossi throws a hook to the side of McNulty's head but McNulty sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rossi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rossi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McNulty seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rossi thuds his right hand into McNulty's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rossi swings for the body but McNulty moves out of range.
McNulty was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McNulty displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rossi throws out the jab.
McNulty fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rossi manages to avoid it.
McNulty throws a body shot but no joy.
Rossi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Rossi gets tackled into the ropes by McNulty. McNulty maintains the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McNulty.
Rossi working aggressively here.
#T9#
McNulty struggles to land a body shot inside as Rossi controls his hands.
Rossi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rossi takes a shot to the head.
Rossi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Rossi on the inside.
Rossi misses with some punches.
McNulty works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rossi misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
McNulty escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rossi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rossi throws a jab but it's blocked by McNulty.
McNulty throws a shot from downtown. Rossi moves away and avoids it.
Rossi checks the leg kick.
McNulty throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rossi.
Rossi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McNulty keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rossi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Rossi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R2#
McNulty throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rossi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rossi throws a hook but McNulty blocks it.
Rossi connects with a jab.
McNulty slips a jab and a cross from Rossi.
Rossi blocks a head kick by McNulty.
McNulty looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McNulty throws a leg kick
and Rossi counters with a stiff right hand.
Rossi avoids the head kick by McNulty.
McNulty swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNulty looks to clinch
and Rossi counters with a nice uppercut.
McNulty throws a body kick that misses.
McNulty misses the jab.
Mario Rossi seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Rossi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rossi tries a head kick but it misses.
McNulty tries to counter by clinching up but Rossi breaks away and moves out of range.
McNulty misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rossi is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A shot to the liver by Rossi. Beautiful body shot.
McNulty throws a right hand that Rossi ducks under and follows up with a left that Rossi also avoids with ease.
Rossi throws out a counter right but McNulty avoids it with no problem.
Rossi looks to land a right hand but McNulty moved out of range.
Rossi misses with the combination.
Rossi works over McNulty's head and body with a nice combination.
McNulty looks to land a body kick but Rossi moved away.
The fighters circle momentarily. McNulty darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Sloppy strikes from McNulty. Those never looked like landing.
Rossi looks to land a right hand but McNulty moved out of range.
McNulty looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rossi moves out of range as McNulty throws a body kick.
Rossi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McNulty with a body shot.
McNulty scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McNulty ducks under a wild hook from Rossi.
McNulty wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A big left from Rossi misses. #CL#
McNulty rushes Rossi and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Rossi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rossi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rossi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rossi swings wildly with an uppercut but McNulty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rossi lands a hook that snaps the head of McNulty backwards.
McNulty blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3##BC#
McNulty manages to break the clinch.
Nice defenses there by McNulty.
Rossi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice jab there from McNulty.
McNulty takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rossi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rossi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rossi moves out of range as McNulty throws a body kick.
Rossi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rossi lands with a nice body punch.
Rossi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McNulty throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rossi! But no joy.
McNulty slips a jab and a cross from Rossi.
#T4#
A solid leg kick lands there for McNulty.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McNulty on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McNulty fails in his attempt to clinch.
McNulty tries to close the distance and clinch but Rossi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McNulty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rossi blocks a jab.
McNulty takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rossi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McNulty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rossi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#CL#
McNulty gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rossi prevents a body shot from McNulty. #BC2#
Rossi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T5#
Rossi avoids the body shot from McNulty.
McNulty throws a head kick but Rossi moves out of range.
Rossi throws a hook but McNulty blocks it.
McNulty uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rossi.
Rossi moves out of range as McNulty throws a body kick.
Rossi misses with a hook. McNulty ducked under it nicely.
Rossi throws a sloppy head kick
and McNulty counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick misses from Rossi.
A nice inside leg kick there by McNulty. That's going to slow Rossi down.
McNulty avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McNulty scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rossi doesn't seem bothered though.
Rossi needs to keep his hands up - McNulty had a free shot at his head there.#T6#
McNulty scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McNulty uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rossi has time to react.
Rossi feints a jab promting McNulty to slip. Rossi then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McNulty slips again and ducks right into an 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!
Rossi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rossi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McNulty's head backwards.#CL#
McNulty pushes Rossi up against the ropes in a clinch.
McNulty blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McNulty blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rossi throws a punch but it's blocked by McNulty. #BC2#
Rossi breaks from the clinch.
McNulty fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rossi throws a nice outside leg kick.
McNulty scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rossi in his tracks. #T7#
Rossi avoids the head kick by McNulty.
McNulty slips a straight right by Rossi.
McNulty wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
McNulty throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McNulty drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rossi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rossi misses with a leg kick
and McNulty counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Danga de danga de dang - McNulty scores with a four punch combination!
Rossi moves out of range as McNulty strikes.
Rossi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rossi misses with a wild combination.
Rossi misses with a right hand #CL#
and McNulty counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McNulty.
Mario Rossi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jim McNulty has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T8#
Rossi swings wildly with an uppercut but McNulty uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
McNulty manages to break the clinch.
McNulty takes a swing at Rossi's ribcage but misses.
Rossi throws out a counter right but McNulty avoids it with no problem.
McNulty tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rossi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rossi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McNulty connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McNulty walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rossi.
Rossi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McNulty keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rossi.
McNulty tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rossi is able to avoid easily.
Rossi blocks a jab.
It seemed like Rossi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McNulty throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Rossi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T9#
McNulty wants to clinch
enabling Rossi to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick misses from McNulty.
It seemed like Rossi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McNulty is looking to clinch.
Rossi swats away the attempt to clinch by McNulty.
McNulty misses with a kick to the body.
Rossi throws out a counter right but McNulty avoids it with no problem.
McNulty thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rossi if he has to take too many more of those.
McNulty misses with a low kick.
Rossi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rossi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jim McNulty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McNulty tries to land a leg kick but Rossi saw it coming and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Rossi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rossi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Mario Rossi!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Mario Rossi!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Mario Rossi!
Mario Rossi wins by unanimous decision!
In his post fight interview, Mario Rossi started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
BFF 61: FW GP FINAL ROUND
Date: Mar 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Martin shoots in and drives through. McNulty sprawls well.
McNulty looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Martin tries for a takedown but McNulty sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
McNulty clinches up with Martin and pushes him back against the ropes.
Martin tries to pull guard but McNulty holds him up against the ropes and eventually Martin drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Martin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McNulty lands a body shot.
McNulty pushes Martin back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Martin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Martin jumps guard but McNulty turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Martin is trying to pull guard but McNulty has him pressed against the ropes.
Martin is trying to pull guard but McNulty has him pressed against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Martin fails to pull guard.
McNulty lands a hook that snaps the head of Martin backwards.
McNulty lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McNulty softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Martin tries to pull guard but McNulty forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
We've been hearing reports that Martin has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T1#
Martin tries to pull guard but McNulty holds him up against the ropes and eventually Martin drops back down to his feet.
Martin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McNulty just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Martin fails to pull guard.
McNulty pushes Martin back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McNulty lands a nice shot to the body.
Martin tries to pull guard but McNulty forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Martin jumps guard but McNulty stands there with Martin around his waist. Martin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Martin is trying to pull guard but McNulty turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
A short right from McNulty.
McNulty lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McNulty lands with a short shot to the head.
McNulty working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Martin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McNulty smiles and moves away.
McNulty scores with a jab. Martin acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T2#
McNulty fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Martin.
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#
McNulty clinches up against the ropes.
McNulty scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McNulty.
Martin fails to pull guard.
McNulty lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Martin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McNulty just stands there and leans against the ropes.
McNulty lands an uppercut.
McNulty scores with a shot to the side of Martin's head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, McNulty creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McNulty throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Still in the clinch, McNulty scores with a nice short uppercut.
Martin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McNulty lands a nice uppercut.
McNulty pushes Martin back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Martin looking to stall.
Martin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T3#
McNulty lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Martin fails to pull guard.
McNulty working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Martin is trying to pull guard but McNulty has him pressed against the ropes.
Martin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McNulty walks away with a smile on his face. Martin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McNulty throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McNulty fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Martin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A cross from McNulty lands.
A chopping leg kick lands by McNulty.
McNulty scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McNulty lands a nice leg kick that just misses Martin's sensitive parts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McNulty scores with a crisp jab that stopped Martin in his tracks. #T4#
Martin takes one to the chin there.
McNulty dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Martin. That did some damage!
Martin fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
McNulty closes the distance and clinches.
Martin fails to pull guard.
Martin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McNulty walks away with a smile on his face. Martin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
McNulty rushes Martin and presses him up against the ropes.
Martin is trying to push McNulty away but McNulty has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Martin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McNulty walks away with a smile on his face. Martin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Martin misses with a takedown attempt - McNulty sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McNulty bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Martin's head.#T5#
A solid leg kick lands there for McNulty.
McNulty throws a nice inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by McNulty. That's going to slow Martin down. #CL2#
McNulty takes the fight into the clinch.
Martin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables McNulty to keep the fight standing.
Martin tries to pull guard but McNulty won't allow it.
Martin tries to pull guard but McNulty holds him up against the ropes and eventually Martin drops back down to his feet.
A nice left hand lands by McNulty.
Martin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables McNulty to keep the fight standing.
McNulty lands a shoulder strike.
McNulty lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Martin tries to pull guard but McNulty won't allow it.
Martin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Martin fails to pull guard.
#T6#
Martin is trying to pull guard but McNulty turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
McNulty lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McNulty softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
McNulty lands with a light punch inside.
McNulty scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC2#
Martin is rocked!
A nice left hand lands by McNulty.
Oh Martin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short right from McNulty.
McNulty unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Martin! He's leaning against the ropes trying to keep his feet but McNulty is unloading with more strikes now! Martin drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim McNulty!
Jim McNulty decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Retribution for Sydney
Date: Feb 09, 2019 |
#R1#
McNulty ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like McNulty was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McNulty ducks under a wild hook from Alela.#CL#
Alela gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McNulty lands a right hand.
Alela fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McNulty can't find room to land a body shot as Alela controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McNulty.
McNulty lands a right hand.
Alela lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McNulty.
Alela fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alela.
McNulty misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alela lands a right hand.
Alela has a couple of punches blocked by McNulty.
McNulty looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Alela softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Alela throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from McNulty.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McNulty blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alela misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Alela working aggressively here.
Alela fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McNulty blocking some punches.
#BC#
Alela manages to break the clinch.
A low kick from McNulty is predictable there
and Alela counters with a straight right hand.
Alela tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like McNulty was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alela tries to clinch up.
McNulty getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Alela throws an overhand right that lands on McNulty's shoulder, as McNulty tries to avoid the shot.
Alela misses with a few strikes there.
McNulty takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McNulty takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Alela throws a jab when McNulty was well out of range.
Alela definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A combination from Alela does no damage.
Jab, jab by McNulty - just one landing. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McNulty misses with a body kick. #CL#
Alela clinches up with McNulty and pushes him back against the cage.
McNulty blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Alela.
#BC2#
McNulty's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alela takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McNulty uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alela.
Alela blocks a head kick by McNulty.
McNulty misses with a low kick.
McNulty ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alela lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McNulty scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Alela misses with a straight left.
McNulty digs a good hook to Alela's body.
#T3#
McNulty displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alela throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Alela.
Alela swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McNulty.
McNulty connects with a nice looking jab.
McNulty lands with a hook. Alela tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Alela looks to land a right hand but McNulty moved out of range.
McNulty throws a leg kick but Alela sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice jab there from Alela.
Decent striking displayed by Alela there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Alela darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McNulty lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Alela throws a low kick but McNulty avoids it.
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!
McNulty throws a series of punches but Alela moves out of range.
Alela throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Alela throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McNulty with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alela tries to clinch but McNulty moves away
and McNulty counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alela misses with a straight right.
Alela lands a nice hook to McNulty's body. McNulty takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Alela moves out of range of the strikes.
As McNulty backs away, Alela returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Alela slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Alela slips under a jab from McNulty.
McNulty lands a nice looking body kick.#CL#
Alela clinches up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alela misses with a punch on the inside.
McNulty tries a body shot but Alela blocks it.
McNulty lands an uppercut.
McNulty blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sao Alela dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Alela bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alela misses with an uppercut.
Alela is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McNulty can do to turn this around?
McNulty is looking to chop away at Alela's legs.
Alela is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McNulty.
McNulty lands with a kick to the ribs.
McNulty misses with a hook. Alela ducked under it nicely.
McNulty avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alela misses with a looping left.
McNulty scores with a spinning back kick!
Alela pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alela takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Crunch! McNulty slams his shin into Alela's torso.
McNulty looks to land a body kick but Alela moved away.
McNulty is looking to slow Alela down with leg kicks. #T1#
Alela has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McNulty.
Alela tries to move into range but McNulty moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Alela swings widly with a right hand
and McNulty counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Alela thinking.
McNulty ducks right into an uppercut from Alela.
McNulty moves into range and connects with a jab.
A head kick by McNulty misses
and Alela connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That kick from McNulty tenderised Alela's leg. Alela is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jim McNulty seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alela misses with a straight right.
McNulty bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McNulty steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alela.
Nice defenses there by McNulty.
McNulty let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McNulty bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alela is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McNulty. #T2#
McNulty 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McNulty fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Alela has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McNulty looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McNulty sizes up Alela with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McNulty moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McNulty scores with a leg kick.
McNulty throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alela looks to land a left hand but McNulty moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from McNulty on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McNulty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McNulty lands a nice looking body shot.
Alela misses with a hook.
Alela misses with an uppercut.
Alela wants to land a leg kick but McNulty is out of range. #T3#
No joy there for McNulty, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McNulty shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Alela misses with a straight right.
McNulty connects with the punch.
McNulty uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alela.
Alela connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McNulty momentarily.
Alela misses with an uppercut. McNulty saw that one coming.
Some wild striking there from Alela.
McNulty counters with a body kick.
McNulty misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alela walks into a straight right hand from McNulty.
McNulty lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McNulty walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
McNulty pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McNulty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McNulty just misses with a punch to the body.
Alela misses with a hook
and McNulty counters with a straight right hand.
Alela falls off balance throwing a combination
and McNulty counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Alela throws a hook to the side of McNulty's head but McNulty sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alela looks to throw the jab but McNulty is out of range.
Alela throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McNulty scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Alela looks to land a left hand but McNulty moved out of range nicely.
McNulty lands a glancing blow to the side of Alela's head.
McNulty throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim McNulty 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
Alela throws a head kick that misses.
Alela is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McNulty connects with a leg kick. Alela looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McNulty slips a jab from Alela.
McNulty lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alela's sensitive parts.
Alela throws a nice looking combination but McNulty bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alela avoids the body shot from McNulty.
McNulty ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McNulty ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McNulty cracks a nice hook into Alela's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alela misses with an uppercut. McNulty saw that one coming.
Sloppy strikes from McNulty. Those never looked like landing.
Alela throws a head kick that misses.
Alela misses with a hook
and McNulty counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
McNulty looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McNulty thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Alela if he has to take too many more of those.
Alela connects with a good right hand that stumbles McNulty. McNulty circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McNulty keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alela.
Donk. McNulty catches Alela right on the button with a cross.
Alela takes one to the side of the head.
McNulty swings widly with a right hand
and Alela makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Alela throws the left hand but McNulty avoids the punch easily.
McNulty fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alela looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McNulty lands a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from McNulty misses the target.
McNulty lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alela moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alela misses with a looping right.
McNulty lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
McNulty digs a good hook to Alela's body.
Alela misses with a right hand
and McNulty counters with a straight right hand.
Alela ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McNulty moves away.
McNulty looks for the body kick but Alela saw that one coming.
Alela keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alela is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Alela fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McNulty manages to avoid it.
McNulty throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A punch combination from McNulty misses.
McNulty misses with an attempted mid kick.
McNulty misses with a low kick.
Alela looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice shot by Alela.#T3#
McNulty misses with a right hand
and Alela counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McNulty slips under a jab from Alela.
McNulty misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Alela takes the fight into the clinch.
Alela working aggressively here.
McNulty can't break the clinch.
McNulty wants to break the clinch but can't.
McNulty throws a head punch that misses.
Alela swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McNulty misses with a body punch.
Alela misses with the head strike.
Alela will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Alela misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alela misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4#
McNulty misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alela misses with a hook from the clinch.
McNulty blocks an uppercut.
Alela lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McNulty struggles to land a body shot inside as Alela controls his hands.
Alela swings wildly with an uppercut but McNulty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alela misses with the head strike.
Alela lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McNulty.
McNulty can't find room to land a body shot as Alela controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Alela scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alela tries to work over McNulty's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alela tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Alela's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McNulty ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alela throws a leg kick
and McNulty counters with a good low kick that Alela was not able to check.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jim McNulty.
I think McNulty has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim McNulty!
After winning the bout, Jim McNulty thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Indestructible
Date: Jan 19, 2019 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Woody.
An attempted straight right counter from McNulty misses the target.
McNulty takes one to the chin there.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Woody has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Woody waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McNulty.
Woody misses the shot to the body.
McNulty quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Woody misses with a hook.
Woody misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McNulty.
McNulty throws a head kick that misses.
Woody appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McNulty throws a wild body kick that Woody sees coming a mile off.
Woody let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Woody throws a sloppy body shot
and McNulty counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McNulty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Woody.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woody throws a lazy uppercut
and McNulty counters with a body kick that stops Woody in his tracks momentarily.
McNulty avoids the body shot from Woody.
#TD2#
McNulty tries to sprawl but Woody drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McNulty is not content to let Woody control the position.
McNulty is looking to improve his position.
#T1##SUB2#
Woody is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McNulty sees it coming and defends easily.
Woody is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and McNulty reverses the position - he's now on top in Woody's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McNulty stopping the sweep attempt from Woody.
McNulty wants to control from the top but Woody keeps moving.
Woody wants to sweep but no luck.
McNulty pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Woody is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
McNulty got a little sloppy there for a moment and Woody has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McNulty has managed to get both his arms back between Woody's legs - danger averted.#T2#
McNulty is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Woody looking for a sweep. Not yet Woody, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Woody has his hands on McNulty's head, controlling the position.
Woody tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Woody trying to keep a closed guard but McNulty is proving a slippery customer.
Woody looking to hit a scissor sweep but McNulty is one step ahead there.
McNulty sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
McNulty advances to half guard.
Woody tries to get to full guard but McNulty has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Woody actively working from the bottom here.
Woody tries to roll over but McNulty keeps him under control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Woody is still trying to improve position.
McNulty with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Woody tries to get to full guard but McNulty has control of the leg. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Woody trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Woody misses with a hook.
McNulty throwing a counter right hand but Woody manages to avoid it.
Woody fails with an attempt to clinch.
Woody misses with a lunging right hand
and McNulty counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Woody misses with a jab to the body
and McNulty counters with a stiff right hand.
Woody fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McNulty manages to avoid it.
McNulty appears to be looking for a big counter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McNulty slips under a jab.
Woody jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McNulty throws a quick counter kick to the body but Woody avoids it.
A punch combination from Woody misses. #CL2#
Woody instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tyron Woody will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Woody misses with a jab to the body
enabling McNulty to counter with a crisp jab.
McNulty moves out of range as Woody strikes.
McNulty missing with a left hand there. Woody was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Woody throws a hook but McNulty avoids it easily.
McNulty swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good exchange - Woody coming out on top.
Woody throws a lazy uppercut
and McNulty counters with a slapping leg kick.
Woody tries to clinch up
and McNulty counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jim McNulty is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woody swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Woody throws a lazy uppercut
and McNulty counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Woody misses with a looping left.
Woody throws a shot to the body.
Woody throws out a loose jab but McNulty uses good head movement to avoid it.
McNulty appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1#
Woody cracks McNulty with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Woody fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McNulty feints and then cracks Woody's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Woody down.
Woody comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McNulty throws a wild body kick that Woody sees coming a mile off.
McNulty fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Woody just misses with a punch to the body.
Woody throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Woody.
As Woody backs away, McNulty returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tyron Woody seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McNulty avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Woody dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Woody clinches up with McNulty and pushes him back against the cage.
McNulty misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
McNulty blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Woody lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Woody takes a shot to the head.
Woody tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McNulty smiles and moves away.
Woody moves out of range of the body kick from McNulty.
Woody rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McNulty counters with a leg kick.
Woody swings away with a body shot that misses
and McNulty counters with a nice low kick that buckles Woody's knee momentarily.
Woody misses with a hook
and McNulty counters with a nice uppercut.
Woody throws a lazy uppercut
and McNulty counters with an outside leg kick.
McNulty lands with a thumping leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Woody.
McNulty looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McNulty will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A looping hook to the body misses from McNulty. Woody does a little dance to reset his feet.
McNulty misses with a head kick.
#T3#
Woody tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Woody swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McNulty counters with a thumping low kick.
Woody misses with a body shot.
McNulty moves into range and connects with a jab.
Woody throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McNulty throws a counter high kick but Woody was just alert enough to avoid it.
Woody tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McNulty manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McNulty looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Woody misses with a jab, cross combination.
Woody rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McNulty counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Woody clinches up with McNulty and pushes him back against the cage.
Woody struggles to land a body shot inside as McNulty controls his hands.
McNulty misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Woody turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Woody manages to end up in side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Woody trying to control the action but McNulty is working from the bottom. #T4#
Woody might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McNulty haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Woody just content to control the position.
Woody trying to control the action but McNulty is working from the bottom.
Woody wants to control for a moment but McNulty uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
McNulty tries to roll over but Woody keeps him under control.
McNulty is trying to control but Woody passes into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tyron Woody will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Woody misses with a shot to the body
enabling McNulty to counter with a crisp jab.
Woody looks to score with a jab to the body but McNulty is just out of range.
Woody misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McNulty.
Woody fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McNulty looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Woody misses with an uppercut.
McNulty jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Woody closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McNulty did well to prevent Woody getting side control.
The fighters are battling for position here. McNulty manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Woody has gone for a leg lock! McNulty slips out almost immediately though and dives into Woody's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Woody escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McNulty gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Woody looking for a guillotine here but McNulty defends easily.
#T1#
Woody wants to sweep here but McNulty controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Woody throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Woody wants to control the position but McNulty says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Jim McNulty overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Woody tries to roll over but McNulty keeps him under control.
Woody manages to get to full guard.
McNulty stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Woody swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McNulty passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Woody tries to improve position but can't.
McNulty remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
McNulty wants to control but Woody is keeping him busy.
Woody is looking to regain half guard here but McNulty keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Woody is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McNulty's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
McNulty prevents Woody from improving his position.
Woody is pressing down on McNulty's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Woody looking for a sweep. Not yet Woody, not yet.
Tyron Woody is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McNulty controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Woody has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Woody wants to sweep here but McNulty controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Woody is on top in guard.
#REVB##T4#
McNulty controls Woody momentarily but Woody frees himself.
Woody content to stall in guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McNulty has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Woody has passed into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyron Woody comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Woody 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyron Woody!
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Event:
A New Chapter
Date: Jan 05, 2019 |
#R1#
McNulty connects with an inside leg kick.
Pearse throws a lazy head kick
enabling McNulty to counter with a crisp jab.
A good leg kick by McNulty.
McNulty looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pearse misses with a body shot
and McNulty counters with a nice uppercut.
McNulty lands a lovely overhand right.
McNulty lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pearse throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McNulty throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good shot there by McNulty.
Pearse takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Pearse is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McNulty scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #ROC#
Pearse is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pearse slips under a jab.
McNulty feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pearse's calf.#T1#
McNulty ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McNulty blocks the body kick.
McNulty scores with a nice body kick.
Pearse shoots for a takedown but McNulty saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pearse misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jim McNulty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pearse takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McNulty scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That kick from McNulty tenderised Pearse's leg. Pearse is trying to keep his angry face on.
McNulty pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McNulty avoids a kick to the body.
Pearse rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McNulty counters with a nice body shot.
McNulty avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jim McNulty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Pearse wants to clinch up but McNulty keeps it at a distance.
McNulty jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Pearse tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McNulty counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pearse fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like McNulty was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pearse tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McNulty connects with an inside leg kick.
Pearse tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McNulty turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pearse throws a body kick that misses
and McNulty counters with a low kick, right behind Pearse 's knee.
Pearse moves forwards but McNulty connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice body kick from McNulty.
Pearse tries to clinch there but McNulty circles away.
#T3#
McNulty feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pearse's calf.
McNulty throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Pearse stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McNulty.
Pearse wants to clinch.
Pearse fails with the takedown
and McNulty counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jim McNulty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Padraig Pearse.
McNulty connects with a looping right hand.
Pearse throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McNulty's waist but McNulty gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pearse off to one side.
A slapping leg kick lands for McNulty.
Pearse shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T4#
A shot to the liver by McNulty. Beautiful body shot.
McNulty cracks a nice hook into Pearse's ribs.#CL2#
Pearse pushes McNulty up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McNulty lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McNulty.
Pearse can't break the clinch.
McNulty working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pearse is still on wobbly legs! Can McNulty finish him?
McNulty lands a right hand.
Pearse misses with a knee to the head.
Pearse seems to have recovered his senses.
McNulty keeps control of Pearse as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McNulty lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McNulty lands a nice shot to the body.
Pearse tries to land a knee to the head but McNulty blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim McNulty dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nice shot by McNulty.
Pearse takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pearse's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McNulty lands a high kick!
#CL2#
Pearse darts in and clinches McNulty up against the cage.
Pearse tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McNulty lands with a right to the head.
Pearse jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McNulty walks away with a smile on his face. Pearse gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McNulty throws a good cross that connects.
Pearse has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McNulty.
Pearse fails with an attempt to clinch.
McNulty slaps away a takedown attempt from Pearse, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McNulty turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Pearse tries to clinch up.
Pearse throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and McNulty counters with a nice kick to the body.
Pearse fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jim McNulty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Padraig Pearse.
McNulty throws a quick inside leg kick.
McNulty explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Pearse tries to clinch up
and McNulty counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pearse's knee momentarily.
Padraig Pearse is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Pearse crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McNulty - the referee stops the clock and Pearse gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McNulty. Pearse manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jim McNulty is winning the standup battle so far.
Pearse throws a combination that misses
and McNulty counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McNulty throws a series of strikes that have Pearse backpedaling.
#T2##CL2#
Pearse moves into range and clinches up with McNulty.#BC#
McNulty breaks the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McNulty throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pearse on the side of the head.
McNulty smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McNulty throws out a powerful jab.
Pearse is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McNulty thuds a left hand into Pearse's body.
Pearse moves to clinch but McNulty breaks away
and McNulty counters with an outside leg kick.
Pearse swings away with a body shot that misses
and McNulty cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Pearse tries to clinch up.
McNulty lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McNulty throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pearse on the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from McNulty.
Pearse misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pearse has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McNulty.
McNulty throws a one two combo.
#CL2#
Pearse closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pearse wants to take the fight to the mat but McNulty manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pearse is trying to break the clinch but McNulty has him pressed against the cage.
McNulty lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pearse backwards.
McNulty lands a hook that snaps the head of Pearse backwards.
McNulty pushes Pearse back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T4#
Pearse tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McNulty scores with a shot to the side of Pearse's head.
Pearse is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pearse tries for a takedown but McNulty manages to get underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McNulty.
McNulty lands with a left to the head.
McNulty throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pearses head.
Pearse tries to land knees in the clinch but McNulty avoids the damage to the body.
Pearse throws a knee to the head but misses.
McNulty lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pearse or not.
Pearse is breathing heavily.#BC#
McNulty breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from McNulty finds it's way through Pearse's defenses.
McNulty connects with a solid leg kick.
Pearse has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pearse there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim McNulty dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pearse is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. McNulty Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Pearse is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jim McNulty!
Jim McNulty decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
JBL 11 Countdown
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
#R1#
McNulty pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McNulty lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McNulty's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Benedetti connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McNulty scrambles back to his feet.
Benedetti looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mario Benedetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McNulty digs a good hook to Benedetti's body.
McNulty slips a jab from Benedetti.
Benedetti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McNulty was well out of range. Poor timing from Benedetti.#CL#
McNulty gets a clinch. #BC2#
Benedetti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Benedetti bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McNulty's head backwards.
Benedetti walks into a straight right hand from McNulty.
McNulty shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Benedetti takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benedetti connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Benedetti connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McNulty closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Benedetti jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Benedetti throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McNulty on the side of the head. #T1#
A jab from Benedetti does it's job there.
Benedetti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Benedetti misses the shot to the body.
Benedetti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McNulty throws a head kick that misses.
McNulty takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
An inside leg kick lands from McNulty.
McNulty takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McNulty misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Benedetti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Benedetti cracks McNulty with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Benedetti misses with a series of wild punches.
McNulty rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Benedetti counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McNulty drops his hands momentarily and Benedetti takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Benedetti is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McNulty had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benedetti digs a good hook to McNulty's body.
#T2#
Benedetti lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Benedetti has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McNulty finds it's way round the side to connect with Benedetti's head.
Benedetti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McNulty manages to avoid it.
McNulty avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sloppy strikes from Benedetti. Those never looked like landing.
McNulty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McNulty is looking for a counter combo.
McNulty misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice defenses there by McNulty.
Benedetti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Benedetti thows a left - swing and a miss!
McNulty is looking to counter the offense by Benedetti and move into the clinch.
Nice shot by Benedetti.
The fighters circling - Benedetti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Benedetti cracks McNulty with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McNulty misses the jab.#T3#
McNulty looks to land a right hand but Benedetti moved out of range.
Benedetti scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McNulty is looking to chop away at Benedetti's legs.
McNulty shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Benedetti throws out a counter right but McNulty avoids it with no problem.
Benedetti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McNulty circles away quickly and effectively.
McNulty is looking to counter the offense by Benedetti and move into the clinch.
Benedetti punishes McNulty's body with a nice straight punch.
Benedetti throws the left hand but McNulty avoids the punch easily.
McNulty uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benedetti.
Benedetti lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McNulty is looking to clinch but Benedetti is avoiding it.
Nice defenses there by McNulty.
Nice uppercut there from Benedetti.
Benedetti throws a good cross that connects.
McNulty ducks under a wild hook from Benedetti.
McNulty scores with a head kick. Benedetti tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benedetti throws a right hand that McNulty ducks under and follows up with a left that McNulty also avoids with ease.
McNulty with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Benedetti to score with a decent uppercut.
McNulty walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Benedetti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McNulty.
McNulty fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McNulty takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McNulty takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Benedetti on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Benedetti cracks McNulty with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A head kick misses from McNulty.
McNulty looks to land a left hand but Benedetti moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benedetti throws a combination. McNulty tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McNulty throws a lazy right hand but Benedetti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McNulty shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McNulty tries to clinch but fails miserably #KD2#
and Benedetti counters with a crisp one two that drops McNulty! Benedetti thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves McNulty to his feet! McNulty is in big trouble!#ROC2#
McNulty is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Benedetti 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#
McNulty scores with a leg kick.
Benedetti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McNulty has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Benedetti finds it's way round the side to connect with McNulty's head.
Oh McNulty is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Benedetti works the jab nicely.
Benedetti throws a shot from downtown. McNulty moves away and avoids it.
McNulty on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Benedetti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Benedetti cracks McNulty with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McNulty avoids a punch combination nicely.
McNulty 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.
Benedetti connects with a looping right hand.
Benedetti throws a big shot that misses.
McNulty misses with the body kick
and McNulty takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Benedetti 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benedetti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McNulty.
Benedetti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McNulty swings for the body but Benedetti moves out of range.
#T1#
Benedetti scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McNulty tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McNulty seems to have got his legs back now.
McNulty looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A telegraphed right hand from Benedetti misses the target.
Benedetti throws an overhand right that lands on McNulty's shoulder, as McNulty tries to avoid the shot.
McNulty moves to clinch but Benedetti breaks away
and Benedetti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slow jab from Benedetti misses its intended target.
Benedetti connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McNulty's hands.
McNulty tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McNulty misses with a low kick.
McNulty throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Good leg kick by McNulty there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McNulty keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benedetti.
McNulty tries to clinch there but Benedetti circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Benedetti misses.
Benedetti thuds his right hand into McNulty's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mario Benedetti seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Benedetti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McNulty sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McNulty takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McNulty takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from McNulty. Benedetti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Benedetti. Those never looked like landing.
Donk. Benedetti catches McNulty right on the button with a cross.
Benedetti moves into range and connects with a jab.
Benedetti misses with an uppercut.
McNulty is looking to land body kicks.
Benedetti swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McNulty counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McNulty defending well as Benedetti loads up on a big left hand.
Benedetti looks to land a left hand but McNulty moved out of range nicely.
McNulty tries to counter by clinching up but Benedetti breaks away and moves out of range.
Benedetti avoids the head kick by McNulty.
Benedetti throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McNulty on the side of the head. #T3#
McNulty uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benedetti.
Benedetti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McNulty.
Benedetti lands a jab-cross combination.
McNulty fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Benedetti throws a lazy uppercut
#CL#
and McNulty counters by moving into the clinch.
Benedetti misses with some punches.
Benedetti tries to break free but McNulty pushes him back against the cage.
McNulty lands a left hand.
Benedetti lands a left hand that snaps the head of McNulty backwards.
Benedetti misses with some punches.
McNulty throws a punch but it's blocked by Benedetti.
Benedetti scores with a shoulder strike.
McNulty has a couple of punches blocked by Benedetti.
Benedetti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benedetti looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Benedetti misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Benedetti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4#
Benedetti throws a series of punches but McNulty moves out of range.
McNulty is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Benedetti.
Benedetti cracks McNulty with a good jab.
McNulty tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Benedetti misses the jab.
A jab from Benedetti misses.
Benedetti misses with a straight right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Benedetti, as that shot connected.
Benedetti throws a jab but it's blocked by McNulty.
McNulty misses with a body kick.
McNulty moves out of range as Benedetti strikes.
Benedetti just misses with a punch to the body.
As Benedetti tries to get set, McNulty tries to push him back and clinch up but Benedetti manages to avoid the attempt.
Benedetti on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McNulty. McNulty obviously looking to wear him down.
Benedetti looks to land a combination but McNulty avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benedetti misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Benedetti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
McNulty swings widly with a right hand
and McNulty takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McNulty ducks under a wild hook from Benedetti.
McNulty was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Benedetti does it's job there.
Benedetti stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McNulty.
Benedetti pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McNulty back to the cage. Benedetti follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Benedetti loads up on a big right hand but McNulty slips the punch.
McNulty takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Benedetti throws a body shot but no joy.
Benedetti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jab by Benedetti.
Benedetti missing with a left hand there. McNulty was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McNulty moves out of range of the strikes.
Benedetti misses the shot to the body.
Benedetti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McNulty seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nice straight punches there by Benedetti. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Benedetti.#T1#
Benedetti jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McNulty lands with a right hand.
McNulty takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Benedetti scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McNulty doesn't seem bothered though.
Benedetti just misses with a punch to the body.
Benedetti lands with a hook. McNulty tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Benedetti throws a hook but McNulty avoids it easily.
Benedetti blocks a low kick nicely.
Benedetti throws a shot to the body.
McNulty tries to clinch up.
Benedetti thuds his right hand into McNulty's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A head kick misses from McNulty.
Benedetti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McNulty tries to close the distance and clinch but Benedetti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Despite the aggression on Benedetti's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McNulty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benedetti.
#T2#
McNulty lands a nice looking kick to the body. Benedetti takes a step back to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benedetti slips under a jab from McNulty.
McNulty staying out of range there.#CL#
McNulty moves into the clinch.
McNulty is leaning against Benedetti and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McNulty misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McNulty.
Benedetti lands a left hand that snaps the head of McNulty backwards.
Benedetti lands a right hand.
McNulty prevents Benedetti from breaking the clinch.
McNulty blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McNulty misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benedetti.
Benedetti is trying to break free.
McNulty blocking some punches.
McNulty lands a right hand.
Mario Benedetti seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3#
Benedetti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McNulty.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Benedetti.
Benedetti lands a hook to the side of the head.
Benedetti swings wildly with an uppercut but McNulty uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Benedetti.
Benedetti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McNulty tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Benedetti tries to break free but McNulty pushes him back against the cage.
McNulty goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Benedetti tries to break free but McNulty pushes him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Benedetti scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benedetti.
Benedetti is trying to break the clinch but McNulty is controlling him.
McNulty throws a punch but it's blocked by Benedetti.
Benedetti is trying to push McNulty away but McNulty has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T4#
McNulty keeps control of Benedetti as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Benedetti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Benedetti scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Benedetti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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!
Benedetti missing with a left hand there. McNulty was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McNulty moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
McNulty closes the distance and clinches.
Benedetti lands a hook that snaps the head of McNulty backwards.
Benedetti lands a nice uppercut.
Benedetti wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McNulty has him pressed against the cage.
McNulty tries to throw a body punch but Benedetti avoids it by throwing McNulty back against the cage.
Benedetti misses with a punch on the inside.
Benedetti is trying to force a seperation but McNulty has the dominant position.
Mario Benedetti is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Benedetti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Benedetti has a couple of punches blocked by McNulty.
Jim McNulty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benedetti throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Benedetti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Benedetti 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Benedetti!
Mario Benedetti gave a mention to Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
Gladius #35
Date: Oct 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McNulty as he avoids it easily.
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McNulty finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Smith darts in looking for a takedown but McNulty gets double underhooks and turns Smith into the cage.
Jim McNulty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Smith.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McNulty, as that shot connected.
Smith takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McNulty throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McNulty bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A chopping leg kick lands by McNulty.
Smith sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but McNulty sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McNulty fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McNulty scores with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McNulty stalks Smith and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Smith's face. Smith staggers backwards, shaken.
McNulty buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T1#
McNulty connects with a solid leg kick.
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McNulty defends it nicely.
McNulty feinted there with a counter leg kick.
McNulty is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks. #TD2#
Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Smith showed some decent athleticism there.
McNulty moves into full guard.
McNulty wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McNulty has control of Smith's left arm, preventing Smith from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
McNulty has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McNulty with a nice cross.
McNulty throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
Smith walks into a left hand.
McNulty is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by McNulty.
McNulty darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T4#
McNulty lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McNulty throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Smith has his takedown stuffed
letting McNulty counter with a right hand.
Smith shoots and misses
and McNulty counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - McNulty sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. McNulty tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McNulty manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
McNulty closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.
Smith is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McNulty pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim McNulty dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
McNulty clinches with his opponent.
A right handed body shot lands from McNulty.
McNulty lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
McNulty lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for McNulty.
McNulty stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smith tries for a takedown but McNulty manages to get underhooks.
McNulty lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McNulty lands a body punch.
McNulty lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNulty lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
McNulty cracks Smith with a nice body shot.
McNulty lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith is breathing heavily.#T1#
McNulty lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, McNulty scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from McNulty.
McNulty pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McNulty is defending well.
McNulty lands a body punch in the clinch.
McNulty lands a shot to the body.
Smith goes for a takedown attempt but McNulty pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jim McNulty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Smith.
McNulty clobbers Smith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL#
McNulty has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
Smith wants a takedown.
McNulty working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
McNulty pushes Smith back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McNulty lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice left hand lands by McNulty.
A right handed body shot lands from McNulty.
McNulty lands a body shot in the clinch.
McNulty lands with a light punch inside.
McNulty lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McNulty.
McNulty lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith.
Jim McNulty has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McNulty working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McNulty works on Smith's body with a couple of short punches.
McNulty presses Smith against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Smith's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McNulty lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards. #T3#
McNulty stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McNulty creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, McNulty scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McNulty.
Nice body punch from McNulty - that landed with a thud.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
McNulty lands with a right to the head.
McNulty is working Smith over against the cage.
McNulty lands a shot to the body.
McNulty lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A body shot lands from McNulty.
Good body shot from McNulty.
Nice body punch from McNulty - that landed with a thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short left from McNulty. #T4#
McNulty scores with a shoulder strike.
McNulty throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
McNulty gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McNulty lands a left hand.
#ROC#
Smith is rocked!
McNulty has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right from McNulty on the inside.
McNulty lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can McNulty finish him?
McNulty lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McNulty avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
McNulty lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
McNulty lands a left hand.
McNulty lands a nice uppercut.
McNulty is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice left hand lands by McNulty.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim McNulty dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
McNulty has taken the fight to the clinch.
McNulty lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Smith changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McNulty fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
McNulty has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
McNulty is working Smith over against the cage.
McNulty works on Smith's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNulty lands with a right to the head.
Smith is trying to drag McNulty to the mat but McNulty just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McNulty avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jim McNulty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Smith.#T1#
McNulty cracks Smith with a nice body shot.
McNulty lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith.
Smith is trying to drag McNulty to the mat but McNulty just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short right from McNulty.
McNulty throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McNulty lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
McNulty lands with a right to the head.
Smith is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McNulty pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Smith has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McNulty is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McNulty lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McNulty throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head. #T2#
McNulty lands with a right to the head.
McNulty throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McNulty presses Smith against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McNulty lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McNulty lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
McNulty lands a shoulder strike.
McNulty makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith is trying to drag McNulty to the mat but McNulty just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McNulty lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from McNulty on the inside.
McNulty lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McNulty.#T3#
McNulty lands with a light punch inside.
Smith drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McNulty gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Still in the clinch, McNulty scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McNulty is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McNulty scores with a shoulder strike.
McNulty lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McNulty as Smith tries to tie him up.
Smith wants to take the fight to the mat but McNulty manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A hook to the body from McNulty.
#T4#
McNulty lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
McNulty lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McNulty lands a body punch.
McNulty works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McNulty.
McNulty lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
A shot in the inside from McNulty.
McNulty is working Smith over against the cage.
McNulty lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McNulty lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Smith is looking for a takedown.
James Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
McNulty lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim McNulty showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McNulty, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:25
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:25
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim McNulty!
After winning the bout, Jim McNulty thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Gladius #30
Date: Sep 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Austin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McNulty was well out of range. Poor timing from Austin.
McNulty appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McNulty connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kyle Austin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Austin misses.
Austin scores with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of McNulty 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McNulty avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Austin. McNulty does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch lands to the side of McNulty 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Austin looks to land a left hand but McNulty moved out of range nicely.
McNulty wants to counter the offense by Austin and move into the clinch position.
Austin seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
McNulty missing with a left hand there. Austin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McNulty throws a series of punches but Austin avoids them all with ease.
Austin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Austin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Austin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McNulty was well out of range. Poor timing from Austin.
McNulty tries to clinch up.
Austin throws an off balance right hand
and McNulty counters with an outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, jab by Austin - just one landing. #T1#
McNulty slips a straight right by Austin.
McNulty steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Austin.
Austin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McNulty was well out of range. Poor timing from Austin.
Austin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McNulty moves away.
McNulty tries to counter by closing the distance.
McNulty just misses with a punch to the body.
McNulty scores with a head kick.
McNulty fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Austin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McNulty is looking to clinch but Austin is avoiding it.
Austin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McNulty moves away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McNulty.
Austin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McNulty buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Austin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McNulty counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Austin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McNulty sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McNulty swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Austin throws out a loose jab but McNulty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Austin looks to throw the jab but McNulty is out of range.
Austin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for McNulty.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Austin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McNulty tries to clinch up.
Austin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McNulty has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Austin misses with a body shot.
McNulty throws a sloppy body shot
letting Austin counter with a right hand.
Austin misses with a body shot.
McNulty lands a head kick. Austin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Austin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A jab from McNulty does it's job there.
Austin misses with a hook.
McNulty slips under a jab.#CL2#
McNulty fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Austin, pushing him back against the cage.
McNulty blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McNulty prevents Austin from breaking the clinch.
McNulty misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
McNulty lands an uppercut.
Austin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Austin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Austin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Austin tries to work over McNulty's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Austin tries to circle away but McNulty has him pinned against the cage.
McNulty misses with some punches.
Austin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Austin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McNulty blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Austin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McNulty backwards.
McNulty misses with a body punch.
Austin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McNulty misses with a short punch on the inside.
McNulty misses with some punches.
Austin throws a punch but it's blocked by McNulty.
McNulty swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Austin.
#T4#
Austin misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Austin.
Austin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Austin fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Austin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Austin scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD#
Austin pulls McNulty into guard.
#SUB#
Austin has an active guard here but McNulty has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Austin actively working from the bottom here.
Austin is trying to maintain the position but McNulty is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Austin 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#
Donk. Austin catches McNulty right on the button with a cross.
McNulty uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Austin.
Austin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McNulty.
Austin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McNulty was well out of range. Poor timing from Austin.
McNulty wants to clinch up but Austin keeps it at a distance.
An inside leg kick lands from McNulty.
McNulty doesn't manage to clinch there - Austin circles away.
Austin lands a jab.
Austin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McNulty can do to turn this around?
Austin misses with an uppercut.
McNulty will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Austin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McNulty moves away.
Austin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McNulty.
McNulty has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McNulty there as he acknowledges the shot.
McNulty lands a jab to the nose.
McNulty thumps Austin with a low kick.#T1#
McNulty lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Austin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McNulty fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Austin manages to avoid it.
Austin cracks McNulty with a right hand to the side of the head.
Austin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McNulty gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Austin.
Austin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McNulty ducks under a wild hook from Austin.
Austin throws a right hand that misses
and McNulty counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Austin thinking.
A jab lands there for Austin.
Austin checks a low kick from McNulty.
Austin misses with a body shot.
Kyle Austin is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Austin tries to keep at a distance but McNulty has taken the fight into the clinch.
McNulty throws a head punch that misses.
Austin scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McNulty misses with the head strike.
#T2#
Austin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Austin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Austin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McNulty is breathing heavily.
Austin throws a punch but it's blocked by McNulty.
McNulty lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Austin.
Austin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Austin lands a right hand.
Austin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Austin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McNulty misses with some punches.
McNulty lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Austin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Austin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McNulty backwards.
McNulty misses with a hook from the clinch.
Austin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Austin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Austin lands with a left to the head.
Austin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#
McNulty is rocked!
Austin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McNulty is still on wobbly legs! Can Austin finish him?
Austin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McNultys head.
McNulty blocking some punches.
Austin lands a big right hand that drops McNulty! The killer instinct kicks in and Austin finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Austin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyle Austin!
Kyle Austin was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Gladius #26
Date: Sep 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Cubbedge throws a series of punches but McNulty moves out of range.
McNulty swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cubbedge takes a kick to the side of the head.
McNulty uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cubbedge .
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cubbedge .
McNulty throws a hook to the side of Cubbedge 's head but Cubbedge sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Cubbedge misses.
McNulty misses with a head kick.
No joy there for Cubbedge , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McNulty tries to counter by closing the distance.
A head kick misses from McNulty.
Cubbedge is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McNulty.
McNulty dodges the punch combination from Cubbedge .
McNulty tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNulty throws a solid leg kick but Cubbedge takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McNulty.
McNulty misses the shot to the body.
McNulty avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cubbedge throws a predictable looking body shot
#CL2#
and McNulty counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T1#
Cubbedge lands a damaging elbow.
Cubbedge lands a right hand.
McNulty pushes Cubbedge back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cubbedge holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC#
Cubbedge breaks the clinch.
Cubbedge lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cubbedge .
Cubbedge thows a left - swing and a miss!
McNulty tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cubbedge manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cubbedge throws a lazy right hand but McNulty sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cubbedge 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.
That kick from McNulty tenderised Cubbedge 's leg. Cubbedge is trying to keep his angry face on.
McNulty tries to clinch there but Cubbedge circles away.
Cubbedge feints a jab promting McNulty to slip. Cubbedge then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McNulty slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McNulty throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
McNulty takes one to the chin there.
McNulty rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cubbedge cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McNulty takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cubbedge misses with a few strikes there.
The fighters circling - McNulty throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Cubbedge misses.
McNulty slips under a jab from Cubbedge .
Cubbedge lands a jab-cross combination.
Cubbedge pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McNulty wants to counter the offense by Cubbedge and move into the clinch position.
McNulty throws a right hand that Cubbedge ducks under and follows up with a left that Cubbedge also avoids with ease.
Cubbedge misses the shot to the body.
Brad Cubbedge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cubbedge misses with a body shot.
Cubbedge fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McNulty on the side of the head.
Cubbedge throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
McNulty clinches up against the cage.#T3#
Cubbedge drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Cubbedge jumps into guard, dragging McNulty to the mat.
Cubbedge is trying to keep McNulty in close.
McNulty won't allow Cubbedge to sweep him here.
McNulty is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McNulty stopping the sweep attempt from Cubbedge .
Cubbedge will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cubbedge is trying to keep McNulty in close.
Cubbedge trying to strike off his back.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
McNulty stays in close to Cubbedge 's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cubbedge misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cubbedge steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McNulty.
McNulty wants to clinch
and Cubbedge counters with a straight right hand.
Cubbedge looks to land a left hand but McNulty moved out of range nicely.
Cubbedge is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Cubbedge takes a kick to the side of the head.
McNulty feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cubbedge 's calf.
Sloppy strikes from Cubbedge . Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Cubbedge dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Cubbedge throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A low kick from Cubbedge is predictable there
and McNulty cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That kick from McNulty tenderised Cubbedge 's leg. Cubbedge is trying to keep his angry face on.
McNulty looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McNulty throws the left hand but Cubbedge avoids the punch easily.
Cubbedge throwing a counter right hand but McNulty manages to avoid it.
McNulty throws a sloppy head kick and Cubbedge moves out of range easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Cubbedge blocks the leg kick.
Cubbedge throws a shot from downtown. McNulty moves away and avoids it.
Cubbedge displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McNulty throws out the jab.
McNulty tried to score with a low kick but Cubbedge checks it.
Cubbedge tests McNulty's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNulty misses with a straight right.
Nice uppercut lands for Cubbedge . That snapped McNulty's head back.
McNulty 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.
Cubbedge takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Cubbedge scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cubbedge . McNulty does a little dance to reset his feet.
McNulty keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cubbedge swats away the attempt to clinch by McNulty.
Cubbedge misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McNulty counters with a nice uppercut.
McNulty bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cubbedge misses with a wild body shot.
McNulty throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Cubbedge misses.
A clash of legs there as Cubbedge blocks the low kick.
Nice cross by Cubbedge .
Cubbedge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McNulty missing with a left hand there. Cubbedge was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McNulty misses the jab.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cubbedge on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McNulty. McNulty obviously looking to wear him down.
Cubbedge keeps the fight on the outside.
McNulty slips a jab from Cubbedge .
Cubbedge misses with an uppercut.
Cubbedge tries a head kick but it misses.
McNulty swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cubbedge throws out a leg kick but McNulty moves out of range and Cubbedge only half commits.
Cubbedge throws a lazy uppercut
#CL2#
and McNulty counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McNulty.
The referee calls for Cubbedge to work.
McNulty misses with the head strike.
Cubbedge is working for takedown but McNulty is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cubbedge has McNulty pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McNulty manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Cubbedge manages to break the clinch.
Cubbedge throws a leg kick but McNulty sees it coming and moves out of range. #T3#
McNulty tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cubbedge paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cubbedge throwing a counter right hand but McNulty manages to avoid it.
McNulty lands a leg kick that knocks Cubbedge off balance momentarily.
Good work by McNulty as he checks the leg kick.
McNulty throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cubbedge stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McNulty tries to clinch up but Cubbedge circles away and keeps his distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for McNulty.
#CL2#
McNulty moves into the clinch successfully.
Cubbedge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McNulty lands with a short shot to the head.
Cubbedge fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Cubbedge . That's going to take a lot out of him.
McNulty tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cubbedge 's elbow.
Cubbedge drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McNulty gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cubbedge tries to pull guard but McNulty holds him up against the cage and eventually Cubbedge drops back down to his feet.
#T4#
Cubbedge tries to pull guard but McNulty holds him up against the cage and eventually Cubbedge drops back down to his feet.
Cubbedge blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by McNulty.
Cubbedge has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cubbedge is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McNulty is defending well.
Cubbedge 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cubbedge has had enough of the clinch but McNulty keeps him there for the moment.
McNulty has a couple of punches blocked by Cubbedge .
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cubbedge is trying to break the clinch but McNulty is controlling him.
McNulty swings wildly with an uppercut but Cubbedge uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim McNulty showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cubbedge throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McNulty checks a low kick from Cubbedge .
Cubbedge throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McNulty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cubbedge scores with a punch to the head.
Cubbedge misses with a lunging right hand
and McNulty counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McNulty tries to move into range but Cubbedge moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McNulty bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cubbedge gets off balance looking for a body kick
and McNulty counters with an inside leg kick.
McNulty throws a low kick but Cubbedge moves out of range easily.
A good leg kick by McNulty.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cubbedge keeps the fight on the outside.
The fighters circling - McNulty throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
McNulty drives through and clinches with Cubbedge against the cage.
McNulty throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Cubbedge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jim McNulty seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cubbedge jumps guard but McNulty stands there with Cubbedge around his waist. Cubbedge gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cubbedge tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McNulty lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cubbedge backwards.
McNulty misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cubbedge tries to pull guard but McNulty won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Cubbedge . That's going to take a lot out of him.
McNulty can't find room to land a body shot as Cubbedge controls the action.
McNulty goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McNulty fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cubbedge 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McNulty blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cubbedge tries to break free but McNulty pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
McNulty misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cubbedge tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McNulty smiles and moves away.
Cubbedge takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
McNulty clinches up with Cubbedge and pushes him back against the cage.
Cubbedge wants to get back to striking at distance but McNulty won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McNulty.
McNulty tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McNulty misses with the head strike.
McNulty digs a right hand into Cubbedge 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cubbedge 's gas tank.
McNulty lands a nice uppercut.
McNulty has a couple of punches blocked by Cubbedge .
#T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from McNulty.
McNulty throws a punch but it's blocked by Cubbedge .
A head punch on the inside from McNulty fails to land.
Cubbedge tries to land a knee to the head but McNulty blocks with his arms.
McNulty tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Cubbedge escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McNulty pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice shot lands for McNulty.
Cubbedge on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McNulty looks to throw the jab but Cubbedge is out of range.
McNulty scores with a head kick.
Cubbedge looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cubbedge throws a series of punches but McNulty avoids them all with ease.
Cubbedge swinging wildly here.
McNulty tries to counter by closing the distance.#T4#
McNulty rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cubbedge counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cubbedge clobbers McNulty with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cubbedge throws a leg kick but McNulty checks it.
Cubbedge punishes McNulty's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Cubbedge closes the distance and pushes McNulty back into the cage.
McNulty goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD#
Cubbedge pulls McNulty into guard.
Cubbedge wants to stand up but McNulty is controlling him.
Cubbedge trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
McNulty is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim McNulty comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McNulty has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim McNulty!
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Event:
Gladius #20
Date: Aug 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from McNulty as Grayson shoots in.
It looked like McNulty wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Grayson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McNulty can pounce on him.
Grayson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McNulty scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Grayson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Grayson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McNulty as he avoids it easily.
McNulty lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A nice inside leg kick there by McNulty. That's going to slow Grayson down.
A good leg kick by McNulty.
McNulty fails to land with a series of punches.
Grayson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Grayson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Grayson closes the distance but McNulty moves to the side
and McNulty counters with a nice leg kick.
Grayson shoots in for a takedown but McNulty shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jim McNulty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theobold Grayson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McNulty throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Grayson looks winded!
Grayson shoots for a double leg takedown but McNulty sprawls well. He's pushed Grayson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T1#
Grayson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McNulty counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McNulty cracks Grayson with an open hand slap.
McNulty pushes Grayson away with a front kick.
McNulty changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Grayson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McNulty lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC#
Grayson is rocked!
McNulty throws a powerful right kick. Grayson tried to block low but the kick was high! Grayson was taken right off of his feet! McNulty jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jim McNulty!
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Event:
Gladius MWCT Round 2
Date: Aug 11, 2018 |
#R1#
McNulty scores with a leg kick.
Boy looks to throw a body kick#CL#
and McNulty counters by clinching up.
McNulty lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McNulty tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boy's elbow.
Boy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McNulty.
Boy tries to pull guard but McNulty forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McNulty managing to block the knees to the body from Boy.
McNulty lands a body shot.
Boy pushes off an throws an elbow but McNulty leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McNulty gets through Boy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Boy takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boy.
McNulty lands a body punch in the clinch.
McNulty lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McNulty lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for McNulty.
#T1#
McNulty lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for McNulty.
Boy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A shot in the inside from McNulty.
Boy can't get the takedown.
Jim McNulty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rado Boy.
McNulty working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McNulty stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McNulty lands a right hand.
McNulty lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Boy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McNulty avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Boy looks winded!
McNulty lands with a light punch inside.
McNulty pushes Boy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
Boy tries to break free but McNulty pushes him back against the cage.
Boy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McNulty lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McNulty lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short uppercut from McNulty.
McNulty lands a left hand.
McNulty lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Boy stalling the fight.
McNulty scores with a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from McNulty.
McNulty working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for McNulty.
A short uppercut from McNulty.
McNulty lands a right hand. #T3#
McNulty lands a body shot.
McNulty lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McNulty keeps control of Boy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right from McNulty.
McNulty lands a shoulder strike.
McNulty scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD2#
Boy manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
McNulty controls from within his opponent's guard.
McNulty knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Boy on the ground.#T4#
McNulty trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McNulty showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McNulty pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boy is keeping the position for now.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Our spies down at at Vinny’s Gym inform us that Boy has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
McNulty is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
McNulty closes the distance and pushes Boy back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim McNulty dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Boy closes the distance and clinches up with McNulty, looking for a takedown. Boy pushes McNulty against the cage but McNulty circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Boy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McNulty tries to avoid it but Boy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McNulty to the ground. McNulty escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McNulty throws a sloppy head kick and Boy moves out of range easily.
Rado Boy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McNulty lands with a good body shot.
McNulty keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
An attempted straight right counter from McNulty misses the target.
Jim McNulty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rado Boy.
Boy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McNulty keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McNulty is looking to counter the offense by Boy and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNulty throws a nice outside leg kick.
Boy is breathing heavily.#T1#
Boy shoots for a takedown but McNulty saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rado Boy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A good leg kick by McNulty.
We've been told by McNulty's head coaches at Lucky Liam's MMA Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McNulty avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McNulty turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick from McNulty lands but Boy takes it in his stride.
McNulty scores with a nice strike.
Boy doesn't manage to clinch there - McNulty circles away.
Boy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boy is looking to clinch.
Boy closes this distance looking for a takedown but McNulty circles away.#T2#
McNulty lands a jab to Boy's midsection.
McNulty connects with a right hand. Boy shakes it off.
Boy shoots for a takedown but McNulty saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McNulty.#CL#
Boy tries to keep at a distance but McNulty has taken the fight into the clinch.
Boy takes a shot to the head.
McNulty lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Boy.
McNulty lands with a light punch inside.
A hook to the body from McNulty.
McNulty lands a hook that snaps the head of Boy backwards. #ROC#
Boy is rocked!
Boy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Boy is still on wobbly legs! Can McNulty finish him?
McNulty is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boy can do to turn this around?#T3#
Nice body punch from McNulty - that landed with a thud.
McNulty cracks Boy with a nice body shot.
A short uppercut from McNulty.
McNulty lands with a light punch inside.
McNulty lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from McNulty.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McNulty.
McNulty lands an uppercut.
A short right from McNulty.
Boy tries to pull guard but McNulty won't allow it.
McNulty working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by McNulty.
McNulty throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Boys head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McNulty lands a shot to the body.#T4#
A short uppercut from McNulty.
McNulty lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boy backwards.
A nice left hand lands by McNulty.
A right hook to the body lands for McNulty.
McNulty works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from McNulty.
McNulty scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McNulty works on Boy's body with a couple of short punches.
McNulty lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from McNulty.
A short right from McNulty on the inside.
McNulty working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from McNulty as the two fighters clinch.
McNulty lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim McNulty dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Crunch! McNulty slams his shin into Boy's torso.#TD2#
Boy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McNulty was covering up waiting for the punch and Boy finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Boy seems to have recovered his senses.
Boy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McNulty might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McNulty is pulling down on Boy's head. It's preventing any offense from Boy, at least for the moment.
Boy wants to control from the top but McNulty keeps moving.
Boy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McNulty is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Boy wants to control from the top but McNulty keeps moving.
McNulty wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Boy stopping the sweep attempt from McNulty.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boy fails with a takedown attempt.
McNulty throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#CL#
McNulty darts in and clinches Boy up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McNulty.
McNulty lands with a short shot to the head.
McNulty lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from McNulty.
McNulty lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Boy misses with a punch on the inside.
Jim McNulty has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Boy is trying to break free.
A nice right hand lands inside from McNulty.
Boy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Boy takes a shot to the head.
McNulty works on Boy's body with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Boy fails to pull guard.
McNulty lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boy backwards.
McNulty lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McNulty lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McNulty digs a right hand underneath Boy's ribcage. Boy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McNulty is leaning against Boy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McNulty scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from McNulty.
Boy takes a shot to the head. #KD#
McNulty drops Boy onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Boy is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McNulty works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McNulty pushes Boy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McNulty lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boy or not. #T4#
A short left from McNulty. #KD#
McNulty drops Boy onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Boy is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
McNulty throws a big uppercut that drops Boy! More strikes from McNulty and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Boy lies dazed against the cage as McNulty celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim McNulty!
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Event:
Gladius #11
Date: Jul 21, 2018 |
#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by McNulty.
Jim McNulty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sonnen doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting McNulty counter with a right hand.
McNulty bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sonnen's head backwards.
McNulty throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Sonnen counters with a single leg into guard. McNulty didn't expect that.
Sonnen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sonnen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sonnen chips away with some ground and pound.
Sonnen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sonnen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sonnen is stalling in the full guard.
Sonnen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Sonnen throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sonnen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sonnen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sonnen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McNulty works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McNulty looking to control.
Sonnen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sonnen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sonnen throwing strikes from guard but McNulty blocks nicely.
Sonnen wants to control from the top but McNulty keeps moving. #T2#
Sonnen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sonnen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sonnen controls from within his opponent's guard.
McNulty has momentary wrist control but Sonnen slips an elbow through the middle.
Sonnen lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sonnen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sonnen stands up over McNulty, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sonnen postures up and lands a big shot to McNulty's brow.
Sonnen throwing strikes from guard but McNulty blocks nicely.
Sonnen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sonnen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3#
Sonnen grinds an elbow into McNulty's temple.
Sonnen cracks McNulty with an elbow. That is naaassty.#ROC#
McNulty is rocked!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McNulty can do anything to dispel that myth.
A big shot lands for Sonnen! That's hurt McNulty! Will he recover? Sonnen fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chael Sonnen!
Our winner, Chael Sonnen, 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.
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Event:
Gladius #5
Date: Jul 07, 2018 |
#R1#
McNulty lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jenkins takes a step back to recover.
McNulty slips under a jab.
Some wild striking there from Jenkins.
McNulty ducks under a wild hook from Jenkins.
Some wild striking there from McNulty.
McNulty scores with a spinning back kick!
Jenkins misses with an uppercut.
McNulty looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McNulty throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McNulty fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McNulty tries to clinch up but Jenkins circles away and keeps his distance.
Jenkins connects with a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Jim McNulty has been cut.#CL2#
McNulty clinches with his opponent.
McNulty lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McNulty has Jenkins pressed against the cage, preventing Jenkins from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McNulty lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jenkins backwards. #T1#
McNulty can't find room to land a body shot as Jenkins controls the action.
Jenkins wants to break free but McNulty has control.
McNulty tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jenkins's elbow.
McNulty lands with a left to the head.
McNulty tries to work over Jenkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McNulty scores with a hook to the body.
Jenkins is trying to push McNulty away but McNulty has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McNulty goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McNulty swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jenkins tries to break free but McNulty pushes him back against the cage.
Jenkins wants to break the clinch but can't.
McNulty is leaning against Jenkins and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McNulty lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McNulty presses Jenkins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T2#
Jenkins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jenkins tries to break the clinch but McNulty is controlling the position.
Jenkins prevents a body shot from McNulty.
McNulty lands a shoulder strike.
Jenkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jenkins.
McNulty lands an uppercut.
McNulty gets through Jenkins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jenkins blocking some punches.
Jenkins looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jenkins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jenkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McNulty.
McNulty tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jenkins's elbow. #T3#
Jenkins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short left from McNulty.
McNulty prevents Jenkins from breaking the clinch.
McNulty lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jenkins fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McNulty lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from McNulty.
McNulty lands a hook to the side of the head.
McNulty tries to work over Jenkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McNulty lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jenkins backwards.
McNulty tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jenkins's elbow.
McNulty works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jenkins is trying to break free.
Jenkins has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McNulty after a bit of a struggle. #T4#
Jenkins looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McNulty lands a body shot in the clinch.
McNulty lands an uppercut.
Jenkins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jenkins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McNulty blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from McNulty.
Jenkins blocks a body shot from McNulty.
McNulty misses with a punch to the body.
McNulty scores with a hook to the body.
McNulty lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jenkins prevents a body shot from McNulty.
A left hand lands to the body for McNulty.
Jenkins looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim McNulty dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jim McNulty's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Jenkins connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jenkins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McNulty counters with a body kick.
McNulty lands a high kick!
McNulty will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jenkins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jenkins misses with a series of wild punches.
McNulty scores with a nice head shot.
McNulty jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McNulty misses with the combination.
Jab, jab by Jenkins - just one landing.
Jenkins with a nice cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jenkins crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McNulty - the referee stops the clock and Jenkins gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McNulty. Jenkins manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jenkins is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McNulty.#T1#
McNulty wants to clinch up but Jenkins keeps it at a distance.
We've been told by Jenkins's head coaches at Vinny’s Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McNulty avoids a punch combination nicely.
McNulty works the jab nicely.
Jenkins misses with the combination.
McNulty cracks a nice hook into Jenkins's ribs.
Jenkins misses with a lunging right hand
and McNulty counters with a nice kick to the body. #CL2#
McNulty closes the distance and clinches.
McNulty misses with a punch on the inside.
Jenkins wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch on the inside from McNulty fails to land.
McNulty lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
A short uppercut from McNulty.
McNulty lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McNulty is leaning against Jenkins and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jenkins wants to break the clinch but can't.
McNulty swings wildly with an uppercut but Jenkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jenkins tries to break free but McNulty pushes him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from McNulty - that landed with a thud.
McNulty lands a shot to the body.
A short right from McNulty.
Jenkins is trying to break free.
Jenkins wants to get back to striking at distance but McNulty won't allow it.
McNulty tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jenkins's elbow. #T3#
McNulty softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McNulty digs a right hand underneath Jenkins's ribcage. Jenkins let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McNulty lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from McNulty.
Jenkins has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McNulty lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McNulty lands a left hand.
McNulty works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McNulty scores with a nice hook to the head.
McNulty tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jenkins's elbow.
Nice body punch from McNulty - that landed with a thud.
McNulty lands a shoulder strike.
McNulty keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jenkins's efforts to push away.
Jim McNulty seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jenkins tries to break free but McNulty pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
McNulty lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jenkins is trying to force a seperation but McNulty has the dominant position.
Jenkins blocking some punches.
#BC#
Jenkins breaks the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McNulty lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McNulty scores with a jab to the jaw.
McNulty turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McNulty throws a leg kick which misses Jenkins's front leg but catches the back leg as Jenkins tries to avoid it.
McNulty throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jenkins takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
McNulty moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McNulty connects with a high kick.
McNulty scores with a body shot.
McNulty moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim McNulty showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jim McNulty's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
McNulty defending well as Jenkins loads up on a big left hand.
McNulty steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jenkins.
Jenkins will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Jenkins lands with an overhand left.
Jenkins misses with a straight left.
Jenkins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McNulty throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jenkins's head.
Jenkins is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
McNulty scores with a leg kick.
Jenkins throws an overhand right that lands on McNulty's shoulder, as McNulty tries to avoid the shot.
Jenkins misses with a double jab.
Mookie Jenkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jenkins throws a left and a right that both miss
and McNulty counters with a straight right hand.
McNulty lands a jab to Jenkins's midsection.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McNulty.
Jenkins misses with a combination
and McNulty counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McNulty with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McNulty slips under a jab from Jenkins.
Jenkins takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#T1#
McNulty is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for McNulty.
McNulty ducks under a wild hook from Jenkins.
McNulty digs a good hook to Jenkins's body.
A shot to the liver by McNulty. Beautiful body shot.
McNulty lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jenkins takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jenkins throws a head kick but McNulty moves out of range.
Good leg kick by McNulty there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McNulty connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice body kick from McNulty.
McNulty lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jenkins will feel that in the morning.
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!
McNulty throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McNulty tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little feinted left hand from Jenkins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jenkins tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
McNulty scores with a jab to the head.
McNulty scores with a body shot.
Jim McNulty seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McNulty scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jenkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McNulty replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Jenkins blocks it well.
Jenkins walks into a stiff left hand from McNulty.
McNulty throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McNulty cracks Jenkins with an open hand slap.
McNulty throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jenkins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McNulty explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#CL2#
McNulty has Jenkins up against the cage in a clinch.
McNulty lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McNulty works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from McNulty - that landed with a thud.
#T3#
Jenkins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jenkins can't break the clinch.
A short right from McNulty.
McNulty is working Jenkins over against the cage.
McNulty lands a right hand.
McNulty lands with a short shot to the head.
McNulty cracks Jenkins with a nice body shot.
McNulty has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jenkins tries to circle away but McNulty has him pinned against the cage.
McNulty misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McNulty lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jenkins.
A shot in the inside from McNulty.
McNulty lands with a light punch inside.
McNulty prevents Jenkins from breaking the clinch.#T4#
McNulty keeps control of Jenkins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McNulty throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McNulty lands with a right to the head.
Jenkins wants to break the clinch but can't.
McNulty tries to work over Jenkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from McNulty.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McNulty.
Jenkins throws a head punch that misses.
McNulty tries to work over Jenkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McNulty works on Jenkins's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McNulty creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McNulty misses with a body punch.
Mookie Jenkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McNulty lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim McNulty comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McNulty 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim McNulty!
In defeat, Mookie Jenkins stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck u RNG '.
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