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Event:
Checkmate Hunting Gold RD#1
Date: May 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacLeod misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Villarreal counters with a one-two to the body.
MacLeod takes a jab right on the kisser.
Villarreal catches MacLeod with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Villarreal scores with a leg kick.
Connor MacLeod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Villarreal scores with a crisp jab that stopped MacLeod in his tracks.
Villarreal throws a series of strikes that have MacLeod backpedaling.
Villarreal with the inside leg kick.
Villarreal feints and then cracks MacLeod's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow MacLeod down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Villarreal bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A low kick lands for Villarreal.
MacLeod misses with a combination
and Villarreal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Some wild striking there from MacLeod.
MacLeod falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Villarreal counter with a right hand.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Villarreal - that will leave a mark!
#T1#
A cross from Villarreal lands.
MacLeod misses with a left hand
letting Villarreal counter with a right hand.
MacLeod misses with a double jab
and Villarreal counters with a leg kick.
MacLeod looks winded!
MacLeod misses with a double jab
and Villarreal counters with a good low kick that MacLeod was not able to check.
Villarreal connects with a nice looking jab.
Villarreal is looking to slow MacLeod down with leg kicks.
Villarreal lands with a thumping leg kick.
Villarreal is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Villarreal's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Villarreal duly obliges.
Villarreal lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
MacLeod swings for the body but Villarreal moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Villarreal. That snapped MacLeod's head back.
Villarreal is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacLeod misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Villarreal to counter with a crisp jab.
MacLeod takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Villarreal lands with a thumping leg kick.
MacLeod throws a lazy uppercut
and Villarreal counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
MacLeod just misses with a punch to the body.
Villarreal looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
MacLeod takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
MacLeod gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Villarreal.
Villarreal throws a head kick that MacLeod semi-blocks.
Villarreal throws a head kick that MacLeod semi-blocks.
Villarreal scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
MacLeod misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
MacLeod takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Villarreal catches MacLeod with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
MacLeod throws a combination that misses
and Villarreal counters with a series of strikes. MacLeod will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC#MacLeod is rocked!
MacLeod missing with a left hand there. Villarreal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Villarreal throws a quick inside leg kick.
MacLeod takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Villarreal thumps MacLeod with a low kick.#T3#
MacLeod takes a swing at Villarreal's ribcage but misses.
MacLeod on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Villarreal. Villarreal obviously looking to wear him down.
Villarreal scores with a leg kick.
That kick from Villarreal tenderised MacLeod's leg. MacLeod is trying to keep his angry face on.
Villarreal moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Villarreal. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Villarreal.
Villarreal is working the combinations to good effect here.
Villarreal lands a lovely overhand right.
Villarreal scores with a shot to the body.
Villarreal lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Villarreal jabs MacLeod to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Villarreal lands a nice shot to the body.
Villarreal lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Villarreal lands a jab to the nose.
MacLeod chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Villarreal can pounce on him.
MacLeod scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Villarreal doesn't seem bothered though.
MacLeod swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Villarreal counters with a low kick, right behind MacLeod 's knee. #T4#
Villarreal scores with a decent looking hook.
Villarreal throws out a powerful jab.
A low kick lands for Villarreal.
A slapping leg kick lands for Villarreal.
Villarreal shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. MacLeod eats them both and turns towards Villarreal to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
MacLeod is still on wobbly legs! Can Villarreal finish him?
MacLeod needs to keep his hands up - Villarreal had a free shot at his head there.
Villarreal throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Villarreal thumps MacLeod with a low kick.
MacLeod's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Villarreal connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! MacLeod scrambles back to his feet.
MacLeod is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Villarreal rather than just go for the knockout.
MacLeod 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.
Villarreal dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on MacLeod. That did some damage!
MacLeod seems to have recovered his senses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacLeod misses with a double jab
and Villarreal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Villarreal throws a nice outside leg kick.
Villarreal lands a high kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Villarreal dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
MacLeod tries to move into range but Villarreal moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Villarreal fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt MacLeod.
MacLeod misses with a double jab
enabling Villarreal to counter with a crisp jab.
Villarreal dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on MacLeod. That did some damage!
Villarreal fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
MacLeod pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Villarreal back to the cage. MacLeod follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#It looks like Carlos Villarreal has been cut.
MacLeod on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Villarreal lands the left hand.
Villarreal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MacLeod can do to turn this around?
A slapping leg kick lands for Villarreal.
A nice leg kick from Villarreal, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice inside leg kick there by Villarreal. That's going to slow MacLeod down.
MacLeod throws a sloppy body shot
and Villarreal counters with a leg kick.
MacLeod's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Villarreal looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
MacLeod misses with a left hand
and Villarreal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
MacLeod has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Villarreal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by MacLeod.
MacLeod is breathing heavily.#T1#
MacLeod throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Carlos Villarreal is winning the standup battle so far.
Villarreal connects with a nice looking jab.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Villarreal here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
MacLeod tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Villarreal throws a quick inside leg kick.
MacLeod will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab from Villarreal finds it's way through MacLeod's defenses.
Villarreal throws a head kick that MacLeod semi-blocks.
MacLeod ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Villarreal moves away.
A lazy left from Villarreal finds it's target.
Villarreal stalks MacLeod and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into MacLeod's face. MacLeod staggers backwards, shaken.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Villarreal misses with a jab, cross combination.
MacLeod throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacLeod takes one to the side of the head.
#T2#
Villarreal fakes the leg kick and cracks MacLeod in the body.
Villarreal scores with a jab to the head.
MacLeod takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Villarreal keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice shot by Villarreal.
Villarreal showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from MacLeod.
A solid body kick from Villarreal.
Villarreal scores with a crisp jab that stopped MacLeod in his tracks.
Villarreal darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
MacLeod throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Villarreal connects with a leg kick.
Villarreal lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
MacLeod throws a hook to the side of Villarreal's head but Villarreal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Villarreal connects with a leg kick.
Villarreal lands the left hand.
A jab lands there for Villarreal.
A nice leg kick from Villarreal, right into the meat of the thigh.
Villarreal moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
MacLeod chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Villarreal can pounce on him.
MacLeod takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Villarreal connects with a high kick.
MacLeod throws a hook to the side of Villarreal's head but Villarreal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Villarreal lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Villarreal dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on MacLeod. That did some damage!
Villarreal scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Villarreal scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. MacLeod doesn't seem bothered though.
Villarreal chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Villarreal dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on MacLeod. That did some damage!#T4#
MacLeod misses with a right hand
and Villarreal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Villarreal connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed MacLeod momentarily.
Villarreal connects with a solid leg kick.
MacLeod takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Villarreal moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Connor MacLeod is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MacLeod throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Villarreal counters with a nice leg kick.
MacLeod moves to clinch but Villarreal breaks away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Villarreal throws a nice outside leg kick.
Villarreal lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Villarreal.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacLeod stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Villarreal.
Villarreal swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by MacLeod.
MacLeod looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Villarreal connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Villarreal dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Villarreal'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Villarreal with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
MacLeod has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Villarreal.
Good leg kick by Villarreal.
MacLeod throws a combination that misses
and Villarreal counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Villarreal throws a quick inside leg kick.
A low kick lands for Villarreal.
Sloppy strikes from MacLeod. Those never looked like landing.
Villarreal fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. MacLeod looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Villarreal scores with a jab to the body.
Villarreal thumps MacLeod with a low kick.
Villarreal works the jab nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Villarreal scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacLeod has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from MacLeod there as he acknowledges the shot.
Villarreal with the inside leg kick.
Villarreal lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
MacLeod takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Villarreal explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T1#
MacLeod misses with a shot to the body
and Villarreal counters with a thumping low kick.
Villarreal moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Villarreal.
MacLeod tries to bum rush Villarreal with a series of wild strikes but Villarreal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Villarreal thuds his right hand into MacLeod's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Villarreal thumps MacLeod with a low kick.
MacLeod gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Villarreal feints a jab promting MacLeod to slip. Villarreal then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. MacLeod slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Villarreal scoring well with a low kick there.
MacLeod on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Villarreal. Villarreal obviously looking to wear him down.
Villarreal is looking to slow MacLeod down with leg kicks.
Villarreal lands a leg kick that knocks MacLeod off balance momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Villarreal throws a nice outside leg kick.
MacLeod misses with a jab to the body
and Villarreal counters with a leg kick. #T2#
Villarreal lands a leg kick that knocks MacLeod off balance momentarily.
MacLeod stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Villarreal.
A nice leg kick lands there from Villarreal.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Villarreal.
MacLeod takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Villarreal with a nice cross.
Villarreal keeps MacLeod at a distance using the push kick.
A nice leg kick from Villarreal, right into the meat of the thigh.
MacLeod falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Villarreal counter with a right hand.
MacLeod 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.
Villarreal moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Villarreal feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits MacLeods jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A decent looking cross lands there for Villarreal.#T3#
Villarreal chopping away at his opponent's legs.
MacLeod takes one to the side of the head.
Villarreal lands a glancing blow to the side of MacLeod's head.
MacLeod tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
MacLeod takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Villarreal lands a really nice looking cross but MacLeod seems unphased.
Villarreal lands a nice leg kick that just misses MacLeod's sensitive parts.
Villarreal fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and MacLeod has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
MacLeod on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Villarreal. Villarreal obviously looking to wear him down.
Villarreal moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
MacLeod takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Villarreal bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Villarreal lands a straight punch to the body, keeping MacLeod at a distance.
MacLeod takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
MacLeod walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T4#
Villarreal lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Villarreal connects with a crisp jab.
Villarreal feints and then cracks MacLeod's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow MacLeod down.
Villarreal lands with a kick to the temple. MacLeod shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Villarreal throws a nice inside leg kick.
Villarreal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
MacLeod misses with a body shot
and Villarreal counters with an inside leg kick.
MacLeod walks into a left hand.
Villarreal throws a nice head kick!
MacLeod takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacLeod swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Villarreal counters with a good, hard body kick but MacLeod shrugs it off.
Villarreal thumps MacLeod with a low kick.
Connor MacLeod has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
MacLeod throws a lazy uppercut
and Villarreal counters with an inside leg kick.
Carlos Villarreal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Villarreal is looking to slow MacLeod down with leg kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Villarreal showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Villarreal has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:25
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:25
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Villarreal!
Carlos Villarreal decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Checkmate The Crowning : RD#2
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Burnham misses with a jab, cross combination.
As Burnham backs off MacLeod throws a huge counter combo but Burnham manages to avoid it all.
Burnham lands a lovely overhand right.
Burnham lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#ROC#
MacLeod is rocked!
MacLeod misses with a lunging right hand
and Burnham counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks MacLeod out cold! What a finish! Burnham is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adrian Burnham!
Adrian Burnham thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Checkmate The Crowning : RD#1
Date: Apr 04, 2020 |
#R1#
Some wild striking there from MacLeod.
Soda fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
MacLeod connects with a right hand. Soda shakes it off.#CUT2#
It looks like TwoPiece Soda has been cut.
MacLeod just misses with a punch to the body.
Soda misses with a takedown attempt - MacLeod sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Soda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacLeod.
MacLeod is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
MacLeod throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Soda drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Soda loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
MacLeod being controlled here, momentarily.
MacLeod wants to stand but Soda is controlling the position. #T1#
MacLeod avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
MacLeod keeping moving, preventing Soda from controlling successfully. #SU#
Soda gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from MacLeod misses the target.
Soda tries to counter with a takedown but MacLeod is quick to defend against it.
MacLeod misses with the combination.
MacLeod scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Soda closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. MacLeod quickly recovers to half guard.
MacLeod is trying to stand back up but Soda is controlling him
Soda throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Soda is looking to take a break and control but MacLeod is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
MacLeod really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Soda. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Soda slips a nice elbow through MacLeod's hands, connecting with MacLeod's forehead.#SUB#
Soda seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2#
MacLeod is not content to let Soda control the position.
MacLeod looks like he's trying to stand up.
Soda wants to control but MacLeod is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Soda is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so MacLeod is just riding it out for now. Soda eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Soda seems to be looking for submissions.
Soda is breathing heavily.
MacLeod is trying to stand back up but Soda is controlling him
MacLeod tries to kick Soda off in order to stand up. Soda Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Soda trying to control the position but MacLeod is working away. #T3#
MacLeod avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Soda.
Soda 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.
MacLeod is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB#
Soda is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but MacLeod is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Soda prevents MacLeod from escaping the position.
Soda is looking to take a break and control but MacLeod is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Soda tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Soda has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
MacLeod is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Soda lands a decent elbow from side control.
MacLeod wants to get back to his feet but Soda is dominant here and he's now got MacLeod's back!
MacLeod is trying to get back to his feet but Soda has full control of the position and if anything, MacLeod has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacLeod is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
Soda is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. MacLeod is defending well though. Soda let's go of the attempt for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soda lands a shot to the body.
Soda tries to get the hooks in deep but MacLeod pushed the leg off. #SUB#
MacLeod defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Soda's arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TwoPiece Soda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on TwoPiece Soda's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
MacLeod throws out a powerful jab.
Soda has a takedown stuffed.
MacLeod avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
MacLeod has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#TD#
Soda shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in MacLeod's guard.
Soda won't allow MacLeod to get back to his feet.
Soda trying to control the position from guard on top but MacLeod is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacLeod is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Soda is controlling him. #T1#
Soda trying to control but MacLeod is working from the bottom.
MacLeod wants to stand up but Soda is controlling him.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
MacLeod keeping moving, preventing Soda from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
MacLeod scores with a three punch combo!
Soda slips a straight right by MacLeod.
MacLeod misses with a wild combination.
MacLeod is breathing heavily.
MacLeod throws a hook but Soda blocks it.
MacLeod stuffs the takedown attempt from Soda. Soda gets slowly back to his feet.
Soda takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
MacLeod jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Soda is looking to counter the offense by MacLeod and move into the clinch.
Soda shoots in for a takedown but MacLeod shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TwoPiece Soda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soda slips under a jab from MacLeod.
MacLeod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Soda.
#CL#
Soda rushes MacLeod and presses him up against the cage.
Soda wants to take the fight to the mat but MacLeod manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
MacLeod tries to break free but Soda pushes him back against the cage.
Soda fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Soda breaks from the clinch.
Soda takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T3#
MacLeod misses with a two punch combination.
Soda steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MacLeod.
Soda dodges the punch combination from MacLeod.
MacLeod just misses with a punch to the body.
MacLeod keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Soda fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with MacLeod, pushing him back against the cage.
Soda fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
MacLeod breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Connor MacLeod is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacLeod throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4#
Soda shoots in and drives through. MacLeod sprawls well.
Soda tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but MacLeod defends well and Soda ends up having to push MacLeod into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
MacLeod tries to bum rush Soda with a series of wild strikes but Soda uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
MacLeod leaves Soda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Soda slips a jab from MacLeod.
Nice straight punches there by MacLeod. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of MacLeod.
MacLeod works Soda's body with a nice hook.
MacLeod throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Soda on the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by MacLeod!
#CUT2#
TwoPiece Soda's cut is getting worse.
MacLeod throws a shot to the body.
#TD#
Soda shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in MacLeod's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor MacLeod showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on TwoPiece Soda's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Soda misses with a jab, cross combination.
MacLeod appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
MacLeod throws a combination. Soda tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
MacLeod throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
MacLeod throws a shot to the body.
Soda darts in looking for a takedown but MacLeod gets double underhooks and turns Soda into the cage. #CL#
Soda has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Soda.
Soda goes for a takedown in the clinch but MacLeod prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacLeod letting Soda take a breather here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC#
Soda breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Soda fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TwoPiece Soda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for MacLeod, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
MacLeod misses with a hook. Soda ducked under it nicely.
MacLeod with a body punch. A glancing blow.
MacLeod scores with a body shot.
Soda will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Connor MacLeod seems to be getting the better of the standup.
MacLeod scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Soda with a lazy takedown attempt
and MacLeod counters with a three punch combo that has Soda backing up. Soda nods at MacLeod to acknowledge the strikes.
MacLeod looks to land a combination but Soda avoids it well. #T2#
MacLeod lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacLeod stuffs the takedown attempt from Soda. Soda gets slowly back to his feet.
Soda fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Soda shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches MacLeod napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES2#
MacLeod throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Some wild striking there from MacLeod.
Soda darts in looking for a takedown but MacLeod gets double underhooks and turns Soda into the cage.
MacLeod scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
MacLeod throws a series of punches but Soda moves out of range.
Soda swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by MacLeod.
No luck for Soda with that takedown attempt. #T3##CL2#
MacLeod clinches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Soda throws an elbow but misses.
Soda fails to pull guard.
MacLeod prevents a takedown attempt there.
MacLeod wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Soda has him pressed against the cage.
Soda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacLeod's elbow. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#BC#
Soda breaks the clinch.
Soda's hands are dropping dangerously low here and MacLeod connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Soda scrambles back to his feet.
Soda shoots in but no luck this time.
Soda slips a jab and a cross from MacLeod.
MacLeod works the jab nicely.
Connor MacLeod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from MacLeod.
Soda gets cracked there but stands up to it.
MacLeod scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Soda dodges the punch combination from MacLeod.
And that's the end of the fight!
Connor MacLeod comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think MacLeod 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor MacLeod!
In his post fight interview, Connor MacLeod started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Checkmate Contenders 1
Date: Mar 07, 2020 |
#R1#
MacLeod throws a big shot that misses.
MacLeod throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Berzerker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Berzerker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacLeod unleashes a big counter combination but Berzerker bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
MacLeod walks into a straight right hand from Berzerker.
Berzerker moves in looking to clinch but MacLeod pushes him off.
Berzerker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. MacLeod looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Berzerker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacLeod.
Berzerker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with MacLeod but MacLeod pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Berzerker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
MacLeod throws a jab but it's blocked by Berzerker.
MacLeod tests Berzerker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Berzerker shoots in looking for a takedown but MacLeod manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Berzerker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Berzerker misses with a low kick.
No joy there for MacLeod, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Berzerker wants to clinch.#T1#
MacLeod misses with the combination.
Berzerker lands a nice shot to the body.
Berzerker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Berzerker defending well as MacLeod loads up on a big left hand.
Bastian Berzerker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berzerker dodges the punch combination from MacLeod.
#CL#
Berzerker gets a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Berzerker.
Berzerker effectively controlling the action here.
Berzerker seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
MacLeod tries to break the clinch but Berzerker is controlling the position. #T2#
A frustrated look appears on MacLeod's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Berzerker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Berzerker content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Berzerker.
Berzerker tries to pull guard but MacLeod forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bastian Berzerker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacLeod's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Berzerker is trying to pull guard but MacLeod has him pressed against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Berzerker.
#T3#
Berzerker effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Berzerker for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bastian Berzerker.
Horrible takedown attempt by Berzerker or perhaps it was just good defense by MacLeod, which made it look bad.
Some wild striking there from MacLeod.
Berzerker feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits MacLeods jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Berzerker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from MacLeod.
Connor MacLeod is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Berzerker cracks a nice hook into MacLeod's ribs.
MacLeod takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
MacLeod throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
MacLeod moves in looking to clinch but Berzerker pushes him off.
Berzerker jabs at MacLeod's body.
MacLeod ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Berzerker moves away.
Jab, jab by Berzerker - just one landing.
Berzerker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
MacLeod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Berzerker.
#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacLeod will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Berzerker tries for a takedown but MacLeod sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Berzerker throws a body punch but MacLeod moves out of range.
MacLeod takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
No joy there for MacLeod, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Berzerker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
MacLeod misses with a looping left.
MacLeod on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A leg kick checked by MacLeod.
Despite the aggression on MacLeod's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
MacLeod lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Berzerker closes the distance and pushes MacLeod back into the cage.
MacLeod wants to break the clinch but can't.
Berzerker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
MacLeod wants to get back to striking at distance but Berzerker won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bastian Berzerker will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
MacLeod misses with a jab, cross combination.
MacLeod throws a series of punches but Berzerker avoids them all with ease.
Berzerker tried to counter with a leg kick but MacLeod avoided it.
Berzerker tries to clinch but MacLeod is having none of it.
MacLeod throws a shot from downtown. Berzerker moves away and avoids it.
Berzerker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Berzerker's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Berzerker duly obliges. #CL#
Berzerker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Berzerker keeps control of MacLeod as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Berzerker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. MacLeod just stands there and leans against the cage.
MacLeod is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacLeod is trying to break free.
Berzerker slows down the pace here.
#T1#
Berzerker pushes MacLeod back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Berzerker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Berzerker will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning MacLeod up against the cage.
MacLeod blocks the elbow strike.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#BC#
Berzerker breaks the clinch.
MacLeod throws a right and a left that both miss.
Berzerker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Berzerker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts MacLeod as he jumps to the side.
MacLeod on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Berzerker tries to clinch but MacLeod is having none of it.
MacLeod avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Berzerker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
MacLeod blocks an elbow strike from Berzerker.
#T3#
MacLeod being controlled against the cage.
MacLeod can't break the clinch.
Berzerker slows down the pace here.
MacLeod is looking to break free of the clinch but Berzerker has double underhooks. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
MacLeod wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
MacLeod takes an elbow to the temple.
MacLeod has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
MacLeod looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Berzerker ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Berzerker no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
MacLeod wants to get up but he can't break Berzerker's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
MacLeod preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bastian Berzerker dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Berzerker connects with a body shot that sends MacLeod's belly button to the back.
Berzerker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by MacLeod.
Berzerker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MacLeod can do to turn this around?
Berzerker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Berzerker defending well as MacLeod loads up on a big left hand.
Bastian Berzerker is winning the standup battle so far.
Berzerker doesn't manage to clinch there - MacLeod circles away.
No joy there for MacLeod, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
MacLeod throws a right and a left that Berzerker avoids nicely.
Berzerker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL#
Berzerker rushes MacLeod and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
MacLeod is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Berzerker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. MacLeod smiles and moves away.
MacLeod misses with a hook. Berzerker ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berzerker connects with the punch.
Berzerker takes a swing at MacLeod's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Berzerker takes the fight into the clinch.
Berzerker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. MacLeod smiles and moves away.
#T1#
A combination from Berzerker does no damage.
MacLeod throws out a counter right but Berzerker avoids it with no problem.
MacLeod avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice uppercut there from Berzerker.
Berzerker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but MacLeod circles away quickly and effectively.
MacLeod looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Berzerker takes a swing at MacLeod's ribcage but misses.
MacLeod throws the left hand but Berzerker avoids the punch easily.
MacLeod moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Berzerker is defended easily by MacLeod.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bastian Berzerker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab from Berzerker.
MacLeod keeps the fight on the outside.
MacLeod lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T2#
MacLeod displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Berzerker.
Berzerker throws a body punch but MacLeod moves out of range.
As Berzerker backs off MacLeod throws a huge counter combo but Berzerker manages to avoid it all.
Berzerker looks to land a combination. MacLeod sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacLeod throws a series of punches but Berzerker avoids them all with ease.
MacLeod throws a right and a left that Berzerker avoids nicely.
Connor MacLeod is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A shot to the liver by Berzerker. Beautiful body shot.
MacLeod jabs at Berzerker's body.
Berzerker is looking to wear down MacLeod with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL#
Berzerker takes the fight into the clinch.
Berzerker taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Berzerker misses with a knee strike.
#T3#
Berzerker scores with a nice hook to the head.
MacLeod wants to get back to striking at distance but Berzerker won't allow it.
MacLeod is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Berzerker misses with a punch to the body.
Berzerker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. MacLeod just stands there and leans against the cage.
Berzerker trying to control the position but instead, MacLeod has worked for underhooks and has pushed Berzerker into the cage.
Berzerker has MacLeod pushed against the cage.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#BC#
Berzerker breaks from the clinch.
Bastian Berzerker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Berzerker goes for a double leg but MacLeod avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as MacLeod continues to drive forward.
Berzerker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches MacLeod on the side of the head.
Berzerker misses with a takedown attempt - MacLeod sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Connor MacLeod has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
MacLeod walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bastian Berzerker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Berzerker, 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bastian Berzerker!
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Event:
Checkmate Fight Night 3
Date: Feb 15, 2020 |
#R1#
MacLeod throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacLeod throws a right and a left that Vugla avoids nicely.
Despite the aggression on Vugla's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A combination from Vugla does no damage.
MacLeod tries to bum rush Vugla with a series of wild strikes but Vugla uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vugla is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
MacLeod stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and MacLeod wants it to stay on the feet.
Vugla dives in for a single leg takedown but MacLeod sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Vugla moves away from the strike by MacLeod.
MacLeod pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vugla shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says MacLeod as he avoids it easily.
Connor MacLeod has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Herkul Vugla.
Vugla uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacLeod.
MacLeod slaps away a takedown attempt from Vugla, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vugla slips under a jab from MacLeod.
Vugla fails with the takedown.
MacLeod closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#
It looks like Herkul Vugla has been cut.#T1#
Vugla is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and MacLeod moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Connor MacLeod!
Connor MacLeod 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 01, 2020 |
#R1#
Nice shot by MacLeod.
Lis misses with a straight left.
MacLeod throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lis misses with a two punch combination.
Lis dodges the punch combination from MacLeod.
MacLeod ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lis moves away.
Lis is clearly trying to counter these attacks from MacLeod with a body shot.
Lis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacLeod.
MacLeod is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Lis like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Lis from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Connor MacLeod!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 29, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Waddell pushes MacLeod up against the cage in a clinch.
Waddell tries to pull guard but MacLeod won't allow it.
MacLeod is trying to break the clinch but Waddell has him pressed against the cage.
MacLeod is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Waddell takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Waddell tries for a takedown. No joy.
MacLeod is trying to break the clinch but Waddell has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waddell wants to take the fight to the mat but MacLeod manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Connor MacLeod has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Waddell.
MacLeod gets underhooks to prevent Waddell's takedown attempt.
MacLeod is trying to push Waddell away but Waddell has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Waddell manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Waddell fails with the takedown.
Waddell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
MacLeod will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Waddell has a takedown stuffed.
MacLeod throwing a counter right hand but Waddell manages to avoid it.
MacLeod avoids the head kick by Waddell.
Waddell backs away from a small jab... but MacLeod lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Waddell crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! MacLeod with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Connor MacLeod!
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