Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DC 97: Burdon v Ratt
Date: Oct 08, 2023

#R1#
Sukbunsung throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McDade checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've been told by McDade's head coaches at Hammer House of Horror that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McDade avoids the body shot from Sukbunsung.
Sukbunsung blocks a leg kick.
Sukbunsung scores with a jab. McDade acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McDade scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sukbunsung throws a shot from downtown. McDade moves away and avoids it.
McDade jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Sukbunsung throws a body punch but McDade moves out of range.
Sukbunsung tries to bum rush McDade with a series of wild strikes but McDade uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McDade thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chaiyo Sukbunsung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDade scores with the left hand. Sukbunsung knows he should have avoided that one.
McDade tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sukbunsung paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sukbunsung appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A low kick lands for Sukbunsung.
Sukbunsung connects with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from McDade.
Sukbunsung misses with a leg kick.
McDade is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sukbunsung.
Sukbunsung chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from McDade misses. #T1#
McDade fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sukbunsung is out of range.
McDade tries to clinch but Sukbunsung is having none of it.
A swing and a miss from McDade.
McDade displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sukbunsung throws out the jab.
Sukbunsung misses with a leg kick.
McDade slips a jab from Sukbunsung.
Sukbunsung throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McDade cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Sukbunsung misses.
Sukbunsung misses with a body shot.
McDade dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sukbunsung. That did some damage!
Sukbunsung attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sukbunsung throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDade throws the left hand but Sukbunsung avoids the punch easily.
Sukbunsung lands a nice leg kick that just misses McDade's sensitive parts.
Sukbunsung throws a looping overhand right but McDade ducks down to avoid it.
McDade swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sukbunsung throws out a loose jab but McDade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sukbunsung has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sukbunsung there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sukbunsung throws a jab when McDade was well out of range.
McDade moves forwards but Sukbunsung connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
McDade uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sukbunsung.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sukbunsung throws out a loose jab but McDade uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDade paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sukbunsung swings for the body but McDade moves out of range.
McDade lands a nice hook to Sukbunsung's body. Sukbunsung takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
McDade gets a clinch.
McDade lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sukbunsung backwards.
Sukbunsung scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sukbunsung is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sukbunsung.
A head punch on the inside from McDade fails to land.
McDade throws a head punch that misses.
McDade lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McDade working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sukbunsung lands a right hand that snaps the head of McDade backwards.
McDade working aggressively here.
Sukbunsung misses with a punch on the inside.
McDade misses with a body punch.
McDade lands a nice shot to the body.
McDade misses with a punch to the body.
McDade lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Sukbunsung throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Sukbunsung.
Sukbunsung working aggressively here.
Sukbunsung makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sukbunsung lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McDade or not.
Sukbunsung misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McDade lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDade.
Sukbunsung working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Sukbunsung.
Sukbunsung fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sukbunsung is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McDade is defending well for now.
McDade throws a head punch that misses.
McDade lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDade.
McDade goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sukbunsung blocks an uppercut.
Sukbunsung lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sukbunsung swings wildly with an uppercut but McDade uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sukbunsung. #T4#
Sukbunsung misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sukbunsung's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sukbunsung misses with some punches.
McDade gets through Sukbunsung's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McDade lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McDade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McDade misses with the head strike.
McDade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from McDade.
McDade blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
McDade breaks the clinch.
McDade takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McDade closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McDade misses with a combination
and Sukbunsung cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sukbunsung misses with a left hand
and McDade cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sukbunsung moves forwards but McDade connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sukbunsung swings widly with a right hand
and McDade counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sukbunsung thinking.
Sukbunsung stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McDade.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chaiyo Sukbunsung will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Sukbunsung slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McDade throws a hook to the side of Sukbunsung's head but Sukbunsung sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDade misses with a few strikes there.
Sukbunsung works McDade's body with a nice hook.
Sukbunsung thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDade swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sukbunsung counters with an inside leg kick.
McDade is looking to score with low kicks.
McDade throws out a leg kick but Sukbunsung moves out of range and McDade only half commits.
Sukbunsung moves forwards but McDade connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McDade connects with a crisp jab.
Sukbunsung digs a good hook to McDade's body.
McDade looks to score with a jab to the body but Sukbunsung is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Sukbunsung on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sukbunsung waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDade.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sukbunsung.
Sukbunsung misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McDade counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDade moves out of range of the leg kick from Sukbunsung.
An inside leg kick from Sukbunsung misses.
McDade tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Sukbunsung tests McDade's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sukbunsung throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sukbunsung with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McDade ducks under a wild hook from Sukbunsung.
McDade pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sukbunsung back to the cage. McDade follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sukbunsung has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McDade finds it's way round the side to connect with Sukbunsung's head.
Sukbunsung is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDade.
Sukbunsung will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A big left from McDade misses.
Sukbunsung slips under a jab.
Sukbunsung throws out a counter right but McDade avoids it with no problem.
A nice leg kick from Sukbunsung, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sukbunsung takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sukbunsung slips under a jab from McDade.
Sukbunsung chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McDade can pounce on him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sukbunsung scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McDade doesn't seem bothered though.
Sukbunsung paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McDade doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McDade moves in looking to clinch but Sukbunsung pushes him off.#T2#
Sukbunsung looks to land a right hand but McDade moved out of range.
Sukbunsung connects with a good right hand that stumbles McDade. McDade circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice defenses there by McDade.
Sukbunsung scores with a shot to the body.
Sukbunsung fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sukbunsung misses with a left hand
and McDade counters with a right hand to the body.
McDade tries to land a leg kick but Sukbunsung saw it coming and moves away.
McDade avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sukbunsung misses the jab.
Sukbunsung fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDade manages to avoid it.
McDade throws a lazy uppercut
and Sukbunsung counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sukbunsung ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McDade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sukbunsung was well out of range. Poor timing from McDade.
Sukbunsung takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McDade is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McDade clobbers Sukbunsung with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sukbunsung throws a jab when McDade was well out of range.
Sukbunsung misses with a straight left. #T3#
McDade bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sukbunsung connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Crunch! McDade slams his shin into Sukbunsung's torso.
McDade throws a wild body kick that Sukbunsung sees coming a mile off.
Sukbunsung flicks out a counter leg kick but McDade steps away.
McDade jabs at Sukbunsung's body.
McDade moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sukbunsung feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McDades jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sukbunsung dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sukbunsung swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McDade defending well as Sukbunsung loads up on a big left hand.
McDade slips under a jab from Sukbunsung.
Sukbunsung throws a hook but McDade blocks it.
Sukbunsung throws a poor cross that misses
and McDade counters with a head kick. That will keep Sukbunsung thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Sukbunsung fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from McDade misses its intended target.
Sukbunsung staying out of range there.#T4#
McDade avoids the body shot from Sukbunsung.
McDade bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McDade is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
An inside leg kick lands from McDade.
Sukbunsung uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDade.
McDade checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McDade throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sukbunsung.
Sukbunsung lands with a cross.
Sukbunsung tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDade was well out of range. Poor timing from Sukbunsung.
A jab from McDade misses.
Chaiyo Sukbunsung seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sukbunsung throws a hook but McDade blocks it.
McDade is looking to slow Sukbunsung down with leg kicks.
Kevin McDade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDade throws an overhand right that lands on Sukbunsung's shoulder, as Sukbunsung tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick from Sukbunsung misses
and McDade counters with a low kick, right behind Sukbunsung 's knee.
Sukbunsung throws a nice inside leg kick.
McDade keeps Sukbunsung at a distance using the push kick.
McDade misses with a looping right.
Sukbunsung appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Chaiyo Sukbunsung will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Sukbunsung lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sukbunsung connects with a crisp jab.
Sukbunsung throws a body shot but no joy.
McDade tried to counter with a leg kick but Sukbunsung avoided it.
McDade slips under a jab.
McDade 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.
It seemed like Sukbunsung was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big left from Sukbunsung misses.
McDade catches Sukbunsung with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McDade 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.
McDade ducks under a wild hook from Sukbunsung.
A good leg kick by Sukbunsung.
Sukbunsung digs a good body shot into McDade's ribs.
Sukbunsung walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McDade avoids the body shot from Sukbunsung.
Sukbunsung connects with a body shot.
McDade thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab by Sukbunsung.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDade throws a series of punches but Sukbunsung moves out of range.
Nice cross by Sukbunsung.#T1#
McDade lands a lovely overhand right.
Sukbunsung swings for the body but McDade moves out of range.
Sukbunsung misses with a jab to the body
and McDade counters with a nice leg kick.
McDade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sukbunsung with the inside leg kick.
A big left from McDade misses.
McDade throws a hook but Sukbunsung blocks it.
McDade is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sukbunsung.
Sukbunsung is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McDade with a body shot.
McDade is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sukbunsung.
McDade looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice straight punches there by Sukbunsung. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sukbunsung.
McDade misses with an uppercut. Sukbunsung saw that one coming.
McDade paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sukbunsung lands with a nice body punch.
McDade 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 has been an exciting period of action!
Sukbunsung lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sukbunsung.
Chaiyo Sukbunsung is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
McDade keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sukbunsung.
Sukbunsung cracks McDade with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McDade misses with a double jab.
Sukbunsung now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sukbunsung wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sukbunsung lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sukbunsung throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McDade on the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. McDade darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sukbunsung throws a series of punches but McDade moves out of range.
McDade throws a quick inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Sukbunsung.
Sukbunsung buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sukbunsung throws out a loose jab but McDade uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDade fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sukbunsung just manages to avoid it.
Sukbunsung misses with an uppercut. McDade saw that one coming.
Sukbunsung slips under a jab.
McDade takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A low kick lands for Sukbunsung. #T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Sukbunsung.
McDade fails to land with a series of punches.
Sukbunsung throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sukbunsung scores with a jab to the body.
Sukbunsung looks to score with a jab to the body but McDade is just out of range.
Sukbunsung scores with a jab.
McDade moves away from the strike by Sukbunsung.
McDade tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sukbunsung paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sukbunsung with a nice calf kick.
McDade wants to land a leg kick but Sukbunsung is out of range.
Sukbunsung chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice leg kick from Sukbunsung, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sukbunsung connects with a leg kick.
Sukbunsung throws a series of punches but McDade moves out of range.
McDade jabs Sukbunsung right on the nose. Sukbunsung blinks but takes it well.#ROC#Sukbunsung is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick lands from Sukbunsung.
Sukbunsung is still on wobbly legs! Can McDade finish him?#T4#
McDade tries to land a front kick but Sukbunsung steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sukbunsung seems to have recovered his senses.
McDade tries to work over Sukbunsung's front leg with a kick but Sukbunsung checks it.
Sukbunsung swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sukbunsung on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McDade misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Sukbunsung counter with a right hand.
Sukbunsung slips under a jab.
A lazy left from Sukbunsung finds it's target.
Sukbunsung rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McDade counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDade walks into a left hand.
Sukbunsung has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sukbunsung lands an overhand right.
Sukbunsung throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sukbunsung. That's going to slow McDade down.
McDade throws an overhand right that lands on Sukbunsung's shoulder, as Sukbunsung tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDade misses with a right hand
and Sukbunsung counters with a nice uppercut.
Sukbunsung with a nice calf kick.
Sukbunsung swings for the body but McDade moves out of range.
Sukbunsung slips under a jab from McDade.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chaiyo Sukbunsung comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sukbunsung winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Chaiyo Sukbunsung!
A relieved looking Chaiyo Sukbunsung thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DC 86: Farfan v Fezzik
Date: Sep 03, 2023

#R1#
Burdon just misses with a punch to the body.
McDade lands a nice leg kick that just misses Burdon's sensitive parts.
We've been told by McDade's head coaches at Hammer House of Horror that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Burdon slips a jab from McDade.
McDade with a jab.
Burdon scores with a decent looking hook.
McDade misses with a looping left.
McDade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burdon connects with a jab.
McDade throws a low kick but it's checked well by Burdon.
McDade fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Burdon checks it well.
Burdon throws a shot from downtown. McDade moves away and avoids it.
McDade wants to clinch up but Burdon keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burdon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Burdon moves away from the strike by McDade.
Burdon looks to land a combination but McDade avoids it well.
The fighters circling - McDade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burdon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T1#
Burdon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDade.
Burdon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDade was well out of range. Poor timing from Burdon.
A jab from Burdon misses.
McDade misses with a few strikes there.
Burdon looks to land a right hand but McDade moved out of range.
Burdon throws a jab when McDade was well out of range.
McDade throws a shot to the body.
McDade scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McDade scores with a kick to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDade. Burdon does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the liver by Burdon. Beautiful body shot.
Burdon misses the jab.
McDade thuds his right hand into Burdon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Burdon avoids the body shot from McDade.
Burdon let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McDade blocks a jab.
McDade throws a hook but Burdon avoids it easily.#T2#
McDade fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Burdon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDade loads up on a big right hand but Burdon slips the punch.
The crowd cheers as McDade lands an impressive looking overhand right. Burdon doesn't seem phased though.
McDade avoids the body shot from Burdon.
McDade slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Burdon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McDade moves away from the strike by Burdon.
Burdon looks to land a left hand but McDade moved out of range nicely.
McDade lands a jab to Burdon's midsection.
Burdon keeps the fight on the outside.
McDade slips under a jab from Burdon.
McDade feints a jab promting Burdon to slip. McDade then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Burdon slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
McDade misses with a right hand
and Burdon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL#
McDade moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burdon.
Nice body punch from Burdon - that landed with a thud.
McDade throws a punch but it's blocked by Burdon. #T3#
McDade tries to work over Burdon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McDade working aggressively here.
McDade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Burdon misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDade gets through Burdon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McDade's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McDade blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burdon.
Burdon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burdon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Burdon misses with some punches.
McDade lands a shot to the body.#BC#
McDade breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McDade displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burdon throws out the jab.
A big left from Burdon misses.
McDade misses with a low kick.
McDade fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Burdon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McDade looks to throw the jab but Burdon is out of range.
Burdon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McDade.#T4#
Burdon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McDade lands with a straight right. Burdon didn't see that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDade tries a head kick but it misses.
Burdon circles away from the clinch attempt
and Burdon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from McDade misses.
It seemed like Burdon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McDade staying out of range there.
Burdon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McDade doesn't seem bothered though.
McDade lands a jab to Burdon's midsection.
McDade slips a jab from Burdon.
Burdon thuds a left hand into McDade's body.
Burdon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Burdon misses its intended target.
Burdon throws a looping overhand right but McDade ducks down to avoid it.
Jab from McDade.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin McDade dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Burdon takes one to the side of the head.
McDade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burdon.
A jab from Burdon misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Burdon misses the target.
McDade throwing a counter right hand but Burdon manages to avoid it.
McDade misses with a low kick as Burdon jumps back.
Burdon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McDade at a distance.
Burdon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDade.
McDade misses with a looping left.
Burdon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDade manages to avoid it.
Burdon just misses with a punch to the body.
McDade slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burdon clobbers McDade with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kevin McDade is winning the standup battle so far.
Burdon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burdon throws out a loose jab but McDade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burdon misses with a hook
and McDade counters with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Burdon.#T1#
McDade throws a solid leg kick but Burdon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McDade.
Burdon looks to land a right hand but McDade moved out of range.
McDade tried to counter with a leg kick but Burdon avoided it.
Burdon throws a body punch but McDade moves out of range.
Burdon looks to land a right hand but McDade moved out of range.
McDade is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McDade waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burdon.
Burdon misses with a looping left.
Burdon misses with a hook.
McDade connects with a jab.
A jab lands there for McDade.
A big left from Burdon misses.
Nice body punch from Burdon.
Burdon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McDade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McDade lands with a hook. Burdon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McDade misses with a hook. Burdon ducked under it nicely. #T2#
McDade tries to clinch up.
Burdon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burdon misses the jab.
Burdon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Burdon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Burdon takes a swing at McDade's ribcage but misses.
Burdon lands an overhand right.
McDade slips under a jab from Burdon.
As Burdon backs away, McDade returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Burdon ducks under a wild hook from McDade.
McDade lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McDade moves out of range as Burdon strikes.
Burdon misses with a body shot.
McDade throws a jab when Burdon was well out of range.
Burdon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McDade is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burdon.
McDade doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Burdon slips a jab from McDade.
McDade lands with a kick to the ribs.
McDade misses with a right hand
and McDade takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Burdon lunges at McDade with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McDade's hand.
Burdon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burdon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McDade throws an overhand right that lands on Burdon's shoulder, as Burdon tries to avoid the shot.
McDade walks into a jab.
McDade avoids the body shot from Burdon.
Burdon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McDade uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burdon.
McDade throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A nice side step and Burdon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McDade throws the left hand but Burdon avoids the punch easily.
Burdon connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDade misses with a lunging right hand
and McDade takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Good shot there by Burdon.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burdon. McDade does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDade throws the left hand but Burdon avoids the punch easily.
McDade throws an overhand right that lands on Burdon's shoulder, as Burdon tries to avoid the shot.
Burdon cracks McDade with an open hand slap.
Burdon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McDade throws a big shot that misses.
McDade ducks under a wild hook from Burdon.
A jab from McDade misses.
Jab from Burdon.
A big left from Burdon misses.
McDade is looking to counter punch.
McDade throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Burdon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McDade looks to score with a jab to the body but Burdon is just out of range.
Burdon just misses with a punch to the body.
Burdon lands with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Burdon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
McDade lands a nice leg kick that just misses Burdon's sensitive parts.
The fighters circle momentarily. McDade darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McDade is looking to score with low kicks.
McDade getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Burdon just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Burdon tries to keep at a distance but McDade has taken the fight into the clinch.
Burdon cracks McDade with a nice body shot.
Burdon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Burdon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Burdon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burdon misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burdon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from McDade on the inside.
Burdon tries a body shot but McDade blocks it.
Burdon has a couple of punches blocked by McDade.
Burdon misses with a hook from the clinch.
McDade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McDade misses with a short punch on the inside.
John Burdon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Nice body punch from McDade.
Burdon effectively controlling the action here.
McDade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Burdon lands a hook that snaps the head of McDade backwards.
Burdon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burdon pushes McDade back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Burdon misses with the head strike.
Burdon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
McDade breaks the clinch.
McDade throws a nice inside leg kick.
McDade swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Burdon missing with a left hand there. McDade was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McDade ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McDade with the inside leg kick.
McDade lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Burdon slips a straight right by McDade.
Burdon staying out of range there.#T2#
McDade throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McDade walks into a stiff left hand from Burdon.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDade misses with an uppercut. Burdon saw that one coming.
McDade misses the jab.
McDade throws a leg kick which misses Burdon's front leg but catches the back leg as Burdon tries to avoid it.
Burdon ducks under a wild hook from McDade.
Burdon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McDade has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Burdon finds it's way round the side to connect with McDade's head.
Burdon throws a jab but it's blocked by McDade.
McDade lands the left hand.
Nice defenses there by Burdon.
Burdon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDade manages to avoid it.
Burdon lands a jab to the nose.
McDade gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Burdon.
McDade walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3#
McDade misses with a hook. Burdon ducked under it nicely.
McDade looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Burdon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice body punch from McDade.
McDade gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Burdon.
A telegraphed right hand from Burdon misses the target.
Burdon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDade attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McDade ducks under a wild hook from Burdon.
Burdon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Burdon needs to keep his hands up - McDade had a free shot at his head there.
Burdon loads up on a big right hand but McDade slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Burdon misses the target.
Burdon looks to land a left hand but McDade moved out of range nicely.
Burdon slips a straight right by McDade.
Burdon throws a lazy right hand but McDade sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Burdon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McDade throws a left and a right that both miss
and Burdon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burdon misses with a hook.
Burdon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McDade. McDade obviously looking to wear him down.
Burdon looks to land a left hand but McDade moved out of range nicely.
A big right from McDade misses.
Burdon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDade scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Good exchange - Burdon coming out on top.
Burdon lands with a nice body punch.
Burdon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McDade lands a jab.
McDade throws a low kick but Burdon avoids it.
Burdon blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but John Burdon just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
McDade drops his hands momentarily and Burdon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McDade throws a quick inside leg kick.
McDade scores with a shot to the body.
Burdon misses with a straight right.
A jab from Burdon misses.
A swing and a miss from Burdon.
Jab, jab by Burdon - just one landing.
Burdon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Burdon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDade was well out of range. Poor timing from Burdon.
McDade slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDade ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burdon moves away.
Burdon swings for the body but McDade moves out of range.
McDade loads up on a big right hand but Burdon slips the punch.
McDade misses with an uppercut.
Burdon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McDade has time to react.#T1#
McDade works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Burdon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burdon with a hook.
Burdon misses with a hook.
Burdon throws a right hand that misses
and McDade counters with an inside leg kick.
Burdon throws an off balance right hand
and McDade counters with a straight right hand.
Burdon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
An inside leg kick from McDade misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Burdon, as that shot connected.
McDade looks to score with a jab to the body but Burdon is just out of range.
Nice shot lands for Burdon.
Burdon just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Burdon.
Burdon scores with a nice right hand. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDade takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McDade lands a nice looking body kick.
McDade jabs Burdon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McDade lands a right hook to the body.
Burdon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McDade tries a head kick but it misses.
Burdon throws an overhand right that lands on McDade's shoulder, as McDade tries to avoid the shot.
Burdon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McDade on the side of the head.
A big left from Burdon misses.
McDade pushes Burdon away with a front kick.
McDade connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice defenses there by Burdon.
McDade throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Burdon! But no joy.
McDade throws a head kick but Burdon moves out of range. #T3#
McDade slips under a jab.
Burdon swings widly with a right hand
letting McDade counter with a right hand.
McDade steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burdon.
McDade throwing a counter right hand but Burdon manages to avoid it.
Burdon misses with a hook. McDade ducked under it nicely.
McDade fires out a quick counter leg kick but Burdon just manages to avoid it.
McDade is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Burdon slips under a jab from McDade.
Burdon misses with a hook.
McDade keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sloppy strikes from Burdon. Those never looked like landing.
Burdon throws a good cross that connects.
Burdon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burdon lands with a shot to the body.
McDade lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McDade misses with a leg kick. #T4#
Burdon scores with a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Burdon throws a looping overhand right but McDade ducks down to avoid it.
Burdon misses with a looping left.
Burdon throws a body punch but McDade moves out of range.
McDade was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McDade takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McDade uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burdon.
Burdon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McDade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burdon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDade manages to avoid it.
McDade with a nice cross.
Kevin McDade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDade wants to clinch.
McDade misses with a two punch combination.
Nice jab there from Burdon.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Burdon dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
McDade slips a jab from Burdon.
McDade uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burdon.
Burdon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDade.
A telegraphed right hand from McDade misses the target.
McDade with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Burdon to score with a decent uppercut.
McDade throws an off balance right hand
and Burdon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burdon misses the jab.
Burdon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDade.
Burdon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McDade counters with a stiff right hand.
Burdon lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDade tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fighters circling - Burdon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Burdon misses.
Burdon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDade moves away.#T1#
McDade blocks a jab.
McDade scores with a kick to the body.
McDade looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It seemed like Burdon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McDade misses with a leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Burdon misses.
Burdon walks into a straight right hand from McDade.
Burdon jabs McDade to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Burdon throws a lazy uppercut
and McDade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Burdon scores with a crisp jab that stopped McDade in his tracks.
A punch combination from Burdon misses.
Burdon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from McDade.
McDade misses with an attempted mid kick.
Burdon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McDades jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice defenses there by Burdon.#T2#
McDade throws a hook but Burdon avoids it easily.
Burdon is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McDade with a body shot.
McDade misses with a hook
and McDade takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burdon thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDade went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Burdon lands a glancing blow to the side of McDade's head.
Burdon misses with an uppercut. McDade saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burdon. McDade does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burdon checks a leg kick.
McDade throws an off balance right hand
and Burdon counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from Burdon misses.
Burdon scores with a shot to the body.
Burdon swats away the attempt to clinch by McDade.
Burdon swings away with a body shot that misses
letting McDade counter with a right hand. #ROC#Burdon is rocked!
McDade defending well as Burdon loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
McDade walks into a left hand.
McDade displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burdon throws out the jab.
McDade staying out of range there.
Burdon takes a swing at McDade's ribcage but misses.
Burdon 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.
McDade misses with a low kick as Burdon jumps back.
Burdon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McDade fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Burdon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Burdon moves out of range of the body kick from McDade.
Burdon throws a hook to the side of McDade's head but McDade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burdon connects with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Burdon - just one landing.
McDade throws a jab but it's blocked by Burdon.
McDade throws a jab but it's blocked by Burdon. #T4#
McDade misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burdon.
Burdon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDade.
McDade appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Burdon throws a body punch but McDade moves out of range.
McDade walks into a straight right hand from Burdon.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burdon connects with the punch.
McDade throws a hook but Burdon blocks it.
Burdon lands a really nice looking cross but McDade seems unphased.
Burdon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDade.
Burdon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burdon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Burdon catches McDade with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McDade misses with a kick to the body
and Burdon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
John Burdon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Burdon ducks under a wild hook from McDade.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Burdon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Burdon 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 46:49
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 46:49
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Burdon!
John Burdon is the new lightweight champion!
After winning the bout, John Burdon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DC 82: Farman vs Pisswater
Date: Aug 13, 2023

#R1#
McDade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pope sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pope keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice defenses there by Pope.
Pope misses with a looping right.
Pope looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pope.
Pope throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McDade on the side of the head.
McDade staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Pope misses its intended target.
A nice leg kick lands there from McDade.
Pope blocks a low kick nicely.
Pope lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McDade at a distance.
A jab from McDade misses.
Pope misses with a hook
and McDade counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick by Pope misses
enabling McDade to counter with a crisp jab.
Pope throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Pope. McDade does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've been told by McDade's head coaches at Hammer House of Horror that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McDade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pope throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDade bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pope tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
McDade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pope manages to avoid it.
Eli Pope seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Pope.
McDade tries a low kick but Pope avoids it.
Pope lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pope throws a front kick aimed at McDade's knee but McDade avoids it well.
McDade throws a hook but Pope blocks it.
McDade scoring well with a low kick there.
McDade looks to score with a jab to the body but Pope is just out of range.
Pope throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pope throws a poor cross that misses
and McDade counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McDade avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McDade throws a counter high kick but Pope was just alert enough to avoid it.
Pope moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McDade works Pope's body with a nice hook.
McDade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pope connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pope misses the jab.
A big left from Pope misses.
McDade has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pope.
McDade cracks Pope with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
McDade keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McDade bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McDade takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pope misses with an uppercut.
An inside leg kick from Pope misses.
McDade throws a hook but Pope blocks it.
Pope is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDade.
Pope throws a leg kick which misses McDade's front leg but catches the back leg as McDade tries to avoid it.
The fighters circling - McDade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDade throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pope stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McDade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pope connects with a right hand. McDade shakes it off.
McDade throws a lazy right hand but Pope sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pope misses with an uppercut. McDade saw that one coming.
McDade throws a leg kick but Pope sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McDade misses with a hook.
Pope throws a hook to the side of McDade's head but McDade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDade tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pope paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pope takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T3#
Pope thows a leg kick but McDade checks it
and McDade counters with an inside leg kick.
Pope throws a big shot that misses.
McDade's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pope under the eye.
A big right from Pope misses.
Pope sizes up McDade with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pope throws a hook to the side of McDade's head but McDade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDade throwing a counter right hand but Pope manages to avoid it.
McDade thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pope if he has to take too many more of those.
McDade lands with an overhand left.
McDade keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pope.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pope.
McDade throws a series of punches but Pope moves out of range.
Pope lands a jab to McDade's midsection.
McDade pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McDade motions for Pope to come forward. McDade throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDade slips under a jab.
Pope throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDade connects with the punch.#T4#
Pope loads up on a big right hand but McDade slips the punch.
Pope comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pope pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pope loads up on a big right hand but McDade slips the punch.
Pope throws a head kick that misses
and McDade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McDade cracks a nice hook into Pope's ribs.
McDade throws a head kick that misses.
McDade on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McDade lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fighters circling - McDade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pope is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDade.
McDade throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pope.
A head kick misses from McDade.
Pope keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDade.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pope checks a leg kick.
McDade will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pope misses with a looping right.
Pope takes one on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Eli Pope will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
McDade fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pope misses with a low kick.
Pope takes one to the chin there.
McDade throws a jab when Pope was well out of range.
Pope tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McDade cracks a nice hook into Pope's ribs.
Kevin McDade is winning the standup battle so far.
Pope scores with a nice head shot.
Pope fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McDade is out of range.
McDade looks to land a left hand but Pope moved out of range nicely.
McDade scores with a nice right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for McDade.
Pope scores with a nice strike.
McDade throws out a loose jab but Pope uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pope throws a series of punches but McDade moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pope jabs McDade right on the nose. McDade blinks but takes it well.
Pope looks to land a combination but McDade avoids it well.
Pope scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McDade moves out of range of the body kick from Pope.
Good exchange - Pope coming out on top.#T1#
McDade misses with a head kick.
Pope swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McDade thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pope if he has to take too many more of those.
McDade ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pope moves away.
Pope throws a right hand that misses
and McDade counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Pope throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pope just misses with a punch to the body.
McDade throws a big counter combination but Pope scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Pope dips to his left and cracks McDade with an uppercut!
McDade buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pope misses with a kick to the body.
McDade is looking to clinch but Pope is avoiding it.
The fighters circling - Pope throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pope rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McDade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pope lands with an uppercut that bounces McDade off the cage and back into range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Pope crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McDade - the referee stops the clock and Pope gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McDade. Pope manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Pope throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McDade counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDade throws a jab when Pope was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from McDade.#T2#
Pope misses with a right hand
and McDade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McDade keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pope.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McDade.
Pope throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McDade counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pope has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McDade.
McDade moves out of range of the body kick from Pope.
McDade was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pope throws a poor cross that misses
and McDade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McDade ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like McDade was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pope.
McDade darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pope throws a leg kick
letting McDade counter with a right hand.
A left lands for Pope.
McDade blocks the body kick.
Pope misses with a leg kick
and Pope takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pope has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McDade.
Pope uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pope has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pope goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pope misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McDade counters with a lovely straight right hand!
An inside leg kick lands from McDade. #T3#
Pope scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McDade doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Pope does it's job there.
Pope misses with the body kick
and McDade cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McDade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pope.
Pope scores with a sloppy right hand. McDade should have avoided that one.
Pope fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pope misses with an uppercut. McDade saw that one coming.
Pope bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McDade fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A jab from Pope misses.
A counter left hand to the body from McDade misses its target.
McDade tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed right hand from Pope misses the target.
Pope digs a good body shot into McDade's ribs.
Pope pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McDade tries to land a front kick but Pope steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Good shot there by McDade.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDade misses with a looping left.
McDade blocks a head kick by Pope. #T4#
McDade throws a body shot but no joy.
McDade misses the jab.
McDade moves out of range of the body kick from Pope.
Pope misses with a looping left.
McDade checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pope misses with a jab to the body
and McDade counters with a series of strikes. Pope will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pope slips under a jab.
McDade cracks Pope with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McDade connects with a right hand. Pope shakes it off.
Pope scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pope misses with a looping left.
McDade uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pope.
McDade throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDade avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McDade lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pope will feel that in the morning.
McDade misses with a low kick.
McDade throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pope on the side of the head.
Pope connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McDade's hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin McDade 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.#R3#
Pope misses with an uppercut
and Pope takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pope throws a hook to the side of McDade's head but McDade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDade tries to move into range but Pope moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McDade moves out of range as Pope throws a body kick.
McDade connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pope momentarily.
Pope connects with the punch.
McDade on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McDade getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pope walks into a straight right hand from McDade.
McDade slips under a jab from Pope.
McDade takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McDade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pope throws a body kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pope swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pope has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McDade.
Pope throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pope looks to land a left hand but McDade moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Pope.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from McDade. Pope does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDade looks for the body kick but Pope saw that one coming.
Pope misses with a hook.
Good exchange - Pope coming out on top.
Good work by Pope as he checks the leg kick.
Pope fakes the leg kick and cracks McDade in the body.
McDade throws a chopping leg kick but Pope manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McDade tries to move into range but Pope moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McDade scores with a head kick.
Pope looks to land a left hand but McDade moved out of range nicely.
Pope moves out of range of the body kick.
Pope scores with a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Pope there.
Pope throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pope thuds a left hand into McDade's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDade cracks Pope with a right hand to the side of the head.
McDade stuns Pope with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McDade fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pope on the side of the head.#T2#
McDade lands a nice shot that snaps Pope's head back.
Pope connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McDade throws a quick inside leg kick.
McDade is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pope.
Pope lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Pope misses
and McDade counters with a stiff right hand.
Pope connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pope walks into a jab.
McDade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pope sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pope is looking to score with low kicks.
Pope misses with a straight right.
Pope misses with a wild body shot.
McDade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Pope misses its intended target.
McDade cracks Pope with a good jab.
A swing and a miss from Pope.
The fighters circling - Pope throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
McDade throws a hook to the side of Pope's head but Pope sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pope dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McDade's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pope connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McDade scrambles back to his feet.
Pope uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McDade has time to react.
Pope misses with a hook.
Pope lands with a good body shot.
A swing and a miss from Pope.
McDade throwing a counter right hand but Pope manages to avoid it.
McDade scores with a punch to the head.
Pope throws a leg kick that misses.
An inside leg kick from Pope misses.
Pope slips a straight right by McDade.
Pope moves away from the strike by McDade.
Pope walks into a jab.
McDade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDade uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pope attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pope avoids the head kick by McDade. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDade throws a low kick, looking for Pope's leg but Pope calmly moves out of range.
Pope misses with a straight left.
Pope throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McDade scores with a three punch combo!
Pope tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McDade takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McDade attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pope lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McDade comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McDade keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McDade keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McDade throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pope stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pope getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pope drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A slow jab from McDade misses its intended target.
A jab from Pope misses.
Pope on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Kevin McDade did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Pope connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McDade throws a body punch but Pope moves out of range.
McDade shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pope walks into a stiff left hand from McDade.
Pope throws a head kick that misses.
McDade was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McDade with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pope throws a leg kick that misses.
McDade throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McDade moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pope misses with a head kick.
Pope lands with a cross.
McDade slips a straight right by Pope.
Pope displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pope loads up on a big right hand but McDade slips the punch.
And McDade counters with a quick kick to the body but Pope blocks it.
Pope uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDade.
Pope misses with a straight left.
McDade takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good standup being displayed there by Pope as he connects with a hook.#T1#
McDade tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pope manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McDade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pope throws a poor cross that misses
and McDade counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDade lands a jab.
McDade with the inside leg kick.
McDade takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pope needs to keep his hands up - McDade had a free shot at his head there.
Pope throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDade blocks a leg kick.
McDade misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheers as Pope lands an impressive looking overhand right. McDade doesn't seem phased though.
Pope feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McDades jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pope cracks McDade with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pope scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Pope is predictable there
and Pope takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McDade misses with a head kick.
Pope is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
McDade jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pope keeps the fight on the outside.
McDade misses with a hook. Pope ducked under it nicely.
McDade slips under a jab from Pope.
Pope's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A punch combination from McDade misses.
Pope is trying to counter with his kicks.
Pope throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from McDade on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pope throws a jab but it's blocked by McDade.
Pope throws a lazy uppercut
enabling McDade to counter with a crisp jab.
McDade displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pope throws out the jab.
As Pope looks to move away, McDade throws a big counter combo but Pope just gets out of the way.
Pope throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling McDade to counter with a crisp jab.
McDade throws a nice inside leg kick.
McDade throws out a leg kick but Pope moves out of range and McDade only half commits.
Pope fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pope swings widly with a right hand
and Pope takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McDade fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pope throws out a counter right but McDade avoids it with no problem.
Pope throws a jab but it's blocked by McDade. #T3#
Pope misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDade.
McDade takes a swing at Pope's ribcage but misses.
McDade pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pope displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDade throws out the jab.
McDade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A head kick misses from Pope.
McDade appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pope has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McDade finds it's way round the side to connect with Pope's head.
McDade throws a jab but it's blocked by Pope.
Pope throws a right hand that misses
and McDade counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pope misses the body punch
and McDade counters with a straight right hand.
Pope misses with a looping left.
McDade takes a head kick and keeps coming.
McDade jabs Pope right on the nose. Pope blinks but takes it well.
Pope throws an off balance right hand
letting McDade counter with a right hand.
Pope scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from McDade misses the target.
McDade takes a head kick and keeps coming. #T4#
Good standup being displayed there by Pope as he connects with a hook.
McDade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pope sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McDade fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pope has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McDade lunges at Pope with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pope's hand.
Pope throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McDade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pope takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McDade gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pope misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slow jab from Pope misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from McDade misses the target.
Pope misses the jab.
Pope misses with a left hand
and McDade counters with a nice uppercut.
McDade catches Pope with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Pope misses.
Pope throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McDade misses with a straight left.
McDade waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pope.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Kevin McDade will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R5#
Pope is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDade.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDade. Pope does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pope was well out of range. Poor timing from McDade.
Pope throws a hook to the side of McDade's head but McDade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDade misses with a straight right.
McDade checks a leg kick nicely.
McDade loads up on a big right hand but Pope slips the punch.
McDade takes a swing at Pope's ribcage but misses.
McDade staying out of range there.
McDade throws the left hand but Pope avoids the punch easily.
Pope looks to throw the jab but McDade is out of range.
Pope throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pope scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McDade doesn't seem bothered though.
Pope bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pope looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A counter left hand to the body from McDade misses its target.
Pope misses with a looping left.
Pope throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T1#
Pope looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pope moves out of range of the body kick.
McDade takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pope misses with an uppercut.
Pope misses with a kick to the body.
Pope waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDade.
McDade uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pope has time to react.
Pope throws a sloppy body shot
enabling McDade to counter with a crisp jab.
McDade lunges at Pope with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pope's hand.
Pope connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McDade momentarily.
McDade lands with a cross.
Pope tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McDade lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pope lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McDade throws a series of punches but Pope moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pope misses with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from McDade. Those never looked like landing.
Eli Pope has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Pope moves out of range as McDade strikes.
Pope lands a head shot.
Pope fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A bone on bone clash there as McDade blocks the leg kick.
Pope throws a hook to the side of McDade's head but McDade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pope throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pope throws a body kick that misses.
It appears McDade was looking to counter with a kick there.
Pope misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McDade looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pope connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McDade's hands.
A head kick misses from McDade.
McDade lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pope at a distance.
Pope moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Pope on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pope throws a leg kick
and McDade counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pope looks to land a body kick but McDade moved away.
Pope takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T3#
Pope has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McDade.
McDade swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pope.
Pope walks into a left hand.
Pope thows a leg kick but McDade checks it
and McDade counters with a stiff right hand.
McDade works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pope is looking to land body kicks.
McDade tests Pope's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McDade slips a jab from Pope.
Pope throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDade fires out a quick counter leg kick but Pope just manages to avoid it.
McDade throws a front kick that sends Pope stumbling back into the cage.
Pope scores with a crisp jab that stopped McDade in his tracks.
Pope misses with a straight left.
McDade went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McDade with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from McDade.
McDade bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McDade moves out of range as Pope strikes.#T4#
Donk. McDade catches Pope right on the button with a cross.
Pope throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Pope.
McDade misses with a combination
and Pope counters with a straight right hand.
McDade connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McDade scores with a hook to the body. Pope takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pope throws a hook but McDade avoids it easily.
McDade misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Pope throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pope thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pope moves away from the strike by McDade.
Pope scores with a kick to the midsection.
A slow jab from McDade misses its intended target.
Pope looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McDade misses with an uppercut. Pope saw that one coming.
Pope throws a solid leg kick but McDade takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pope.
As Pope backs away, McDade returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kevin McDade.
Well McDade has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 50:45
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:46
Judge James Glass scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin McDade!
Kevin McDade is the new lightweight champion!

Event: DC 72 Sitsongrit vs Leader
Date: Jul 22, 2023

#R1#
That kick from McDade tenderised Ratt's leg. Ratt is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ratt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good leg kick by Ratt.
McDade feints and then cracks Ratt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ratt down.
Ratt misses with a body shot
and McDade counters with a straight right hand.
McDade thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ratt throws the left hand but McDade avoids the punch easily.
We've been told by McDade's head coaches at Hammer House of Horror that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kevin McDade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ratt throws a hook but McDade avoids it easily.
Ratt throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ratt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McDade tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McDade throws a right and a left that Ratt avoids nicely.
Ratt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ratt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDade looks to throw the jab but Ratt is out of range.
Ratt misses the jab.
Ratt throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Ratt. That's going to slow McDade down.
Ratt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ratt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McDade. McDade obviously looking to wear him down.
McDade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ratt cracks McDade with an open hand slap.
McDade lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ratt at a distance.
Ratt has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ratt throws a head kick that misses.
Ratt connects with an inside leg kick.
McDade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ratt looks to score with a jab to the body but McDade is just out of range.
McDade ducks under a wild hook from Ratt.
McDade blocks a head kick by Ratt.
McDade misses with an attempted mid kick. #T2#
A head kick misses from McDade.
Ratt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ratt connects with a nice looking jab.
McDade lands a front kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ratt misses with a body kick.
McDade tries to clinch there but Ratt circles away.
McDade looks to throw the jab but Ratt is out of range.
McDade misses with a leg kick
and McDade takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ratt throws a jab but it's blocked by McDade.
Ratt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McDade looks to land a left hand but Ratt moved out of range nicely.
McDade misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McDade ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ratt tries a low kick but McDade avoids it.
McDade was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Ratt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McDade.
Nice defenses there by McDade.
Ratt takes a swing at McDade's ribcage but misses.
McDade looks to land a right hand but Ratt moved out of range.
McDade throws a sloppy body shot
and Ratt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ratt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McDade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McDade swings for the body but Ratt moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ratt.
A leg kick checked by Ratt.
McDade blocks a leg kick.
A big right from McDade misses.
Good work by Ratt as he checks the leg kick.
McDade lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ratt tries to move into range but McDade moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T4#
McDade scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McDade takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ratt throws a leg kick but McDade checks it.
McDade tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ratt thows a leg kick but McDade checks it
enabling McDade to counter with a crisp jab.
McDade throws a body punch but Ratt moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ratt.
Ratt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ratt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McDade throws a jab but it's blocked by Ratt.
Ratt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDade moves away.
McDade pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ratt swinging wildly here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kevin McDade will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ratt ducks under a wild hook from McDade.
That kick from Ratt tenderised McDade's leg. McDade is trying to keep his angry face on.
McDade checks a low kick from Ratt.
McDade appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ratt takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ratt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McDade will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kevin McDade is winning the standup battle so far.
Ratt throws a looping overhand right but McDade ducks down to avoid it.
Ratt ducks under a wild hook from McDade.
Ratt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McDade tries to work over Ratt's front leg with a kick but Ratt checks it.
McDade misses with a hook
and Ratt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDade walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McDade 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.
Ratt misses with a looping left.
McDade closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McDade. #T1#
Ratt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDade.
McDade connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A punch combination from McDade misses.
Ratt is trying to counter with his kicks.
McDade walks into a left hand.
Ratt scores with a crisp jab that stopped McDade in his tracks.
McDade misses with a left hand
and Ratt counters with a nice uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of McDade 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ratt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ratt throws an off balance right hand
and McDade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McDade is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ratt misses with a lunging right hand
and McDade counters with a nice uppercut.
A low kick lands for Ratt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ratt throws a right hand that misses
and McDade counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ratt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDade.
McDade walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ratt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T2#
McDade motions for Ratt to come forward. McDade throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ratt walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McDade connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ratt's hands.
Ratt throws a hook to the side of McDade's head but McDade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDade half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ratt throws a good cross that connects.
McDade misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McDade scores with a sloppy right hand. Ratt should have avoided that one.
Nice defenses there by Ratt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ratt! But no joy.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McDade.
McDade uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ratt.
It looked like McDade wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McDade staying out of range there.
McDade is looking to counter with head kicks.
McDade looks to land a right hand but Ratt moved out of range.
A big left from Ratt misses. #T3#
Ratt tries to score with a low kick but McDade moves his leg out of the way.
Ratt misses with a low kick.
McDade throws an off balance right hand
and Ratt counters with a head kick.
McDade darts in trying to clinch
and Ratt counters with a stiff right hand.
McDade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ratt was well out of range. Poor timing from McDade.
A head kick from Ratt lands but McDade takes it in his stride.
McDade throws out a leg kick but Ratt moves out of range and McDade only half commits.
Ratt is looking to chop away at McDade's legs.
A head kick misses from McDade.
McDade blocks a jab.
It looked like McDade wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McDade ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McDade thinks about countering with a head kick.#T4#
Ratt moves out of range as McDade strikes.
McDade lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McDade tries to clinch but Ratt moves out of range.
McDade looks to land a left hand but Ratt moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ratt! But no joy.
Ratt misses with a hook.
Ratt lands a jab.
Ratt slips a jab from McDade.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDade misses with a hook.
Ratt only half commits to the counter leg kick.
McDade misses with a left hand
and Ratt counters with a left to the body.
McDade fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ratt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A lazy left from Ratt finds it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by McDade as he connects with a hook.
Jab, jab by McDade - just one landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kevin McDade will probably get the nod.
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#
McDade throws a leg kick but Ratt moved away.
Ratt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ratt there as he acknowledges the shot.
McDade feints and then cracks Ratt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ratt down.
Ratt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDade manages to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Ratt blocks the low kick.
Ratt throws out a leg kick but McDade moves out of range and Ratt only half commits.
Ratt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McDade has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McDade takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McDade on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDade defending well as Ratt loads up on a big left hand.
Ratt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McDade to score with a decent uppercut.
McDade misses with a series of wild punches.
Ratt throws a leg kick
and McDade counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T1#
Ratt moves out of range of the leg kick from McDade.
Ratt unleashes a big counter combination but McDade bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ratt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McDade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ratt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Ratt misses.
McDade misses with a hook.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ratt looks for the body kick but McDade saw that one coming.
McDade takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McDade misses with a kick to the body.
McDade throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ratt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McDade bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ratt looks to score with a jab to the body but McDade is just out of range.
McDade rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ratt counters with a nice body shot.
Nice defenses there by McDade.
McDade throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ratt avoids it.#CL#
McDade closes the distance and clinches.
Wilbur Ratt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ratt throws a head punch that misses.
Ratt scores with a shoulder strike.
McDade misses with the head strike. #TD2#
Ratt pulls guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McDade is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Ratt has an active guard here but McDade has managed to pass into half guard. #ES2#
Ratt makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Ratt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDade.
McDade wants to clinch up but Ratt keeps it at a distance.
McDade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ratt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McDade looks to throw the jab but Ratt is out of range.
McDade connects with a single shot there.#T3#
Ratt misses with a hook
and Ratt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McDade misses with a body kick.
McDade scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ratt throws a leg kick
enabling McDade to counter with a crisp jab.
McDade lands a jab.
Ratt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McDades jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ratt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McDade lands an overhand right.#CL#
McDade rushes Ratt and presses him up against the cage.
McDade misses with a short punch on the inside.
McDade takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDade.
Ratt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McDade just stands there and leans against the cage.#T4#
Ratt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Ratt fails to land.
Ratt jumps guard but McDade stands there with Ratt around his waist. Ratt gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ratt throws a punch but it's blocked by McDade.
Ratt misses with some punches.
Ratt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McDade scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ratt swings wildly with an uppercut but McDade uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McDade has a couple of punches blocked by Ratt.
A head punch on the inside from Ratt fails to land.
Ratt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ratt lands a body punch.
Ratt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ratt throws a punch but it's blocked by McDade.
Ratt misses with a short punch on the inside.
McDade tries to work over Ratt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ratt gets through McDade's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McDade scores with a shoulder strike.
Ratt swings away with an uppercut that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wilbur Ratt.
I think McDade has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kevin McDade!

Event: DC 64: McDade vs Niaz 2
Date: Jun 25, 2023

#R1#
McDade throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
so Niaz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
McDade keeping moving, preventing Niaz from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Niaz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Niaz wants to control from the top but McDade keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niaz wants to pass the guard but McDade is keeping the position.#T1#
McDade controls Niaz momentarily but Niaz frees himself.
Niaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDade swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDade pulls Niaz in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
We've been told by McDade's head coaches at Hammer House of Horror that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Niaz blocks a jab.
McDade pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Niaz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McDade throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Niaz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Niaz.
Niaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDade can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Niaz controls the pace.#T2#
Niaz passes easily into side control. Nice work.
McDade tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Niaz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Niaz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McDade is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3##SUB2#
Niaz is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. McDade looks calm but he's in trouble here. Niaz gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. McDade is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Niaz lets go of the hold and McDade can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dick Niaz!
Dick Niaz is the new lightweight champion!
Dick Niaz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DC 56: Knightley vs Rocksteady
Date: May 28, 2023

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Line.
McDade misses with a looping right.
Line swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from McDade.
A decent looking cross lands there for McDade.
McDade goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Line looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McDade lands a nice looking kick to the body. Line takes a step back to recover.
Line on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line misses with a right hand
and McDade counters with a leg kick.
McDade misses with a head kick.
McDade throws a big shot that misses.
Line moves out of range as McDade strikes.
Line feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
McDade misses with a body punch
letting Line counter with a right hand.
McDade loads up on a big right hand but Line slips the punch.#CL2#
McDade clinches up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on McDade's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McDade lands a left hand that snaps the head of Line backwards.
Line blocking some punches.
McDade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Line blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Line prevents a body shot from McDade.
McDade misses with a hook from the clinch.
Line lands a shoulder strike.
McDade misses with the head strike.
McDade misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Line.
McDade working aggressively here. #BC#
Line pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Line thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDade smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Line on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McDade takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#It looks like Kevin McDade has been cut.
Line walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Line rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McDade counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Line throws a shot from downtown. McDade moves away and avoids it.
McDade now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McDade rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Line counters with a stiff right hand.
McDade punishes Line's body with a nice straight punch.
Line getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McDade turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3#
McDade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Line defending well as McDade loads up on a big left hand.
Line tried to counter with a leg kick but McDade avoided it.
McDade connects with a solid leg kick.
Line on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Line throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Line needs to keep his hands up - McDade had a free shot at his head there.
Line takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McDade ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from McDade.
Line moves forwards but McDade connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McDade chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T4#
McDade rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Line counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Line moves away from the strike by McDade.
Line tried to counter with a leg kick but McDade avoided it.
McDade looks to throw the jab but Line is out of range.
Line throwing a counter right hand but McDade manages to avoid it.
Line blocks a head kick by McDade.
An attempted straight right counter from Line misses the target.
Line lands a really nice looking cross but McDade seems unphased.
McDade takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A big right from McDade misses.
McDade is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Line had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
McDade connects with a solid leg kick.
McDade misses with a straight right.
Line ducks under a wild hook from McDade.
Line is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin McDade dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin McDade's cut.
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#
McDade with a nice calf kick.
McDade lands a leg kick that knocks Line off balance momentarily.
McDade fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Line takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Line lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McDade circles away quickly and effectively.
Line is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McDade jabs at Line's body.
Kevin McDade seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDade lands with a cross.
McDade lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDade cracks Line with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Line slips under a jab from McDade.
A little feinted left hand from Line on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A bone on bone clash there as Line blocks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Line on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
McDade closes the distance but Line moves to the side
and Line counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDade scores with a jab. Line acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McDade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Line sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Line is looking to counter punch.
McDade fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kevin McDade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as Line blocks the leg kick.
Line fires out a quick counter leg kick but McDade just manages to avoid it.
McDade looks to throw the jab but Line is out of range.
McDade lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Line avoids the head kick by McDade.
It looked like Line wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McDade misses with an uppercut
and Line counters with a stiff right hand.
Line throws a jab but it's blocked by McDade. #T2#
McDade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As McDade backs away, Line returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McDade lands a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Line circles away from the clinch attempt.
McDade lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Line uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDade.
Line was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
McDade has taken the fight to the clinch.
Line misses with the head strike.
Line throws a punch but it's blocked by McDade.
A head punch on the inside from McDade fails to land.
McDade misses with a body punch.
Line lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McDade backwards.
Line goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McDade lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Line.#T3#
A short left from Line.
McDade scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Line manages to break the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McDade.
Line takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McDade lands with a hook. Line tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McDade throws a shot from downtown. Line moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Line on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good shot there by McDade.
McDade misses with a jab, cross combination.
Line throws a counter high kick but McDade was just alert enough to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Line checks a leg kick.
McDade has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McDade with a jab.
McDade pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Line was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
McDade turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Decent striking displayed by McDade there.
McDade uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McDade throws a poor cross that misses
and Line counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#That has opened up Kevin McDade's cut even more.
Line avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Line was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Line moves out of range as McDade strikes.
Line went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McDade moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
McDade with the inside leg kick.
McDade misses with a left hand
and Line counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McDade lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin McDade showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kevin McDade's cut.
That's time! Line's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
McDade connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Line's hands.
McDade throws an off balance right hand
and McDade takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Line staying out of range there.
Line swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Line misses with a left hand
and McDade counters with a series of strikes. Line will be more careful next time no doubt.
McDade's corner calls for a 1-2. McDade obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McDade dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Line. That did some damage!
Line throws a solid leg kick but McDade takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Line.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDade thumps Line with a low kick.
McDade lands a nice shot to the body.
Line misses with a leg kick
and Line takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Line misses with a left hand
letting McDade counter with a right hand. #T1#
Line throws a head kick but McDade moves out of range.
McDade appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Line gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McDade throws a jab but it's blocked by Line.
It looked like Line wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big left from McDade misses.
McDade throws a head kick that half lands.
McDade throws a hook to the side of Line's head but Line sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Line misses with an uppercut.
Line throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McDade counters with a straight right hand.
McDade misses with an uppercut
and Line counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from McDade. #T2#
McDade lands with a straight right. Line didn't see that one coming.
McDade scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Line doesn't seem bothered though.
Line swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McDade, as that shot connected.
McDade scores with a nice body kick.
Line on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McDade dips to his left and cracks Line with an uppercut!
McDade misses with a looping left.
McDade throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McDade works the jab nicely.#T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by McDade. That's going to slow Line down.
Line stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McDade.#CL2#
Line gets tackled into the cage by McDade. McDade maintains the clinch.
McDade tries to work over Line's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McDade misses with a body punch.
Line misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
McDade misses with a hook from the clinch.
Line blocking some punches.
McDade swings wildly with an uppercut but Line uses good head movement to avoid it.
Line fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kevin McDade seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Line lands a hook to the side of the head.
McDade misses with a hook from the clinch.
Line makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from McDade fails to land. #T4#
McDade's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McDade lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Line looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McDade prevents a body shot from Line.
McDade blocking some punches.
Line fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McDade misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Line misses with a punch on the inside.
McDade swings wildly with an uppercut but Line uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDade.
A head punch on the inside from Line fails to land.
McDade throws a punch but it's blocked by Line.
A right hook to the body lands for McDade.
Line misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDade lands a shoulder strike.
McDade misses with some punches.
McDade blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin McDade really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin McDade's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Line avoids the body shot from McDade.
A little feinted left hand from Line on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McDade throws a right hand that misses
and Line cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McDade dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Line. That did some damage!
McDade needs to keep his hands up - Line had a free shot at his head there.
McDade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Line manages to avoid it.
McDade misses with a wild combination.
Line throwing a counter right hand but McDade manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDade throws the left hand but Line avoids the punch easily.
Line throws a lazy right hand but McDade sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McDade throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
McDade throws a right and a left that both miss.
McDade misses with a hook
and Line counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McDade jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McDade cracks Line with a good jab.
Line takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Line moves away from the strike by McDade.
An attempted straight right counter from Line misses the target.
McDade misses with an uppercut. Line saw that one coming.
It looked like Line wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Line moves in looking to clinch but McDade pushes him off.#CL2#
McDade pushes Line up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
McDade breaks the clinch.
McDade misses with a right hand
and Line counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
McDade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDade lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McDade throws a wild body kick that Line sees coming a mile off.
Line thinks about countering with a head kick.
McDade throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDade takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McDade throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McDade keeps Line at a distance using the push kick.
McDade throws a right and a left that both miss.
Line finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McDade misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Line misses the target.#T3#
A big left from McDade misses.
Line moves out of range of the body kick.
McDade throws a push kick but Line slaps the foot to one side.
Line throws a big counter combination but McDade scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Line displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDade throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Line misses the target.
McDade connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A swing and a miss from McDade.
McDade waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Line.
A solid leg kick lands there for McDade.
Line takes one to the side of the head.
McDade lunges at Line with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Line's hand. #T4#
Line takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Line throws a lazy right hand but McDade sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Line ducks under a wild hook from McDade.
Line is looking for a counter combo.
McDade changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Line throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDade throws a nice inside leg kick.
McDade fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Line.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab from McDade.
McDade looks to throw the jab but Line is out of range.
Line swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin McDade dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Kevin McDade's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
McDade misses with a hook. Line ducked under it nicely.
Senger Line has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDade lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McDade falls off balance throwing a combination
and Line counters with a straight right hand.
McDade swings widly with a right hand #KD#
and Line counters with a nice right hand that sends McDade toppling to the canvas! McDade scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Line finish him?!#ROC#McDade is rocked!
Line checks a low kick from McDade.
McDade is still on wobbly legs! Can Line finish him?
Line slips a straight right by McDade.
Line went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Line displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDade throws out the jab.
Line feinted there with a counter leg kick.
McDade seems to have recovered his senses.
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!
Line takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McDade fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Line is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDade.
Line keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Line moves away from the strike by McDade.
McDade throws a jab but it's blocked by Line.
McDade throws the kick towards the body but Line avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Line on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A clash of legs there as Line blocks the low kick.
McDade misses with an uppercut. Line saw that one coming.
Line was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Line ducks under a wild hook from McDade.
McDade keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McDade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Line sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Line is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Line throws a jab when McDade was well out of range.
McDade tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Line manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from McDade.
Line was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Line takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McDade misses with a hook to the body
and Line counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Line gets tackled into the cage by McDade. McDade maintains the clinch.
McDade lands with a right to the head.
McDade working aggressively here.
Line misses with the head strike.
Line misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McDade blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Line misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Line pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good exchange - McDade coming out on top.
McDade uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McDade tries to clinch up.
Line staying out of range there.
Line keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDade.
Line throwing a counter right hand but McDade manages to avoid it.
McDade throws a sloppy head kick and Line moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Line misses the target.
McDade misses with a low kick.
Line appears to be looking for a big counter.
McDade scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Line doesn't seem bothered though.
Line keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
McDade moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Line on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McDade. McDade obviously looking to wear him down.
A chopping leg kick lands by McDade.
McDade scores with a crisp jab that stopped Line in his tracks.
Nice straight punches there by McDade. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McDade.
McDade is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Line.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDade lands with a nice body punch.
McDade tries to bum rush Line with a series of wild strikes but Line uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Line tried to counter with a leg kick but McDade avoided it.
McDade misses with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin McDade comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McDade 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 45:50
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 45:50
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin McDade!
Kevin McDade is the new lightweight champion!

Event: DC 47: Niaz vs Line
Date: Apr 29, 2023

#R1#
McDade misses with a straight right.
Christ is trying to counter with his kicks.
Christ throws a sloppy head kick
letting McDade counter with a right hand.
McDade misses with a hook.
Christ throws out a counter right but McDade avoids it with no problem.
McDade scores with a punch to the head.
McDade takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Christ misses with a kick to the body
and McDade counters with a nice low kick that buckles Christ's knee momentarily.
Christ throws a body punch but McDade moves out of range.
McDade lands with a right hand.
Christ defending well as McDade loads up on a big left hand.
Christ shapes to counter with a head kick.
McDade throws a front kick aimed at Christ's knee but Christ avoids it well.
Christ appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
McDade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Christ sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McDade throws a leg kick that misses.
McDade takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Christ keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christ is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kevin McDade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christ takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
McDade keeps Christ at a distance using the push kick.
We've been told by McDade's head coaches at Hammer House of Horror that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jab by McDade.
Christ throws a good cross that connects.
Christ throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Christ takes a jab right on the kisser.
A nice leg kick from McDade, right into the meat of the thigh.
McDade throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
McDade scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McDade throws out a loose jab but Christ uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDade avoids the head kick by Christ.
McDade is looking to counter punch.
Christ thumps McDade with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDade swings for the body but Christ moves out of range.
McDade clobbers Christ with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McDade catches Christ with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2#
Christ throws a leg kick but McDade sees it coming and moves out of range.
McDade throws a predictable looking body shot
and Christ counters with a thumping low kick.
McDade loads up on a big right hand but Christ slips the punch.
McDade takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McDade lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McDade cracks Christ with an open hand slap.
Christ throws a leg kick
and McDade makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Christ avoids a punch combination nicely.
McDade connects with a good right hand that stumbles Christ. Christ circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Christ scores with a jab. McDade acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from McDade misses the target.
Christ throws a head kick but McDade moves out of range.
Christ misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Christ tries a head kick but it misses.
McDade misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christ.
Christ checks a leg kick nicely.
McDade is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McDade moves out of range of the body kick from Christ.
McDade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Christ looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McDade throws a jab when Christ was well out of range.
Christ throws a hook but McDade avoids it easily.
Christ throws a hook to the side of McDade's head but McDade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Christ throws the kick towards the body but McDade avoids it.
McDade fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Christ on the side of the head.
McDade avoids the head kick by Christ.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDade. Christ does a little dance to reset his feet.
Christ throws a lazy uppercut
letting McDade counter with a right hand. #T4#
McDade throws a hook to the side of Christ's head but Christ sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Christ takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Christ. McDade shrugs it off though.
A big right from Christ misses.
An attempted straight right counter from McDade misses the target.
Christ takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christ moves out of range of the strikes.
McDade misses with a body kick.
McDade backing away here, and Christ unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Christ fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A good leg kick by McDade.
McDade thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDade lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christ throws a head kick that misses
and Christ takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McDade smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McDade thuds a left hand into Christ's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin McDade dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
McDade jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McDade staying out of range there.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Christ might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, McDade has got the better of the exchanges.
McDade catches Christ with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McDade doesn't manage to clinch there - Christ circles away.
Christ throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDade sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Christ throws a leg kick that misses.
McDade swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Christ counters with a head kick.
Kevin McDade is winning the standup battle so far.
McDade throws a right and a left that Christ avoids nicely.
McDade misses with a low kick.
McDade throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDade punishes Christ's body with a nice straight punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by McDade. That's going to slow Christ down.
McDade loads up on a big right hand but Christ slips the punch.
Christ slips under a jab from McDade.
McDade throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Christ counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
McDade takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Christ throws a looping overhand right but McDade ducks down to avoid it.
Christ misses with an attempted mid kick.
Christ fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDade manages to avoid it.
Christ throws a body kick that misses.
Christ fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McDade on the side of the head.
McDade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDade lands with an uppercut that bounces Christ off the cage and back into range.
Christ tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McDade slips a straight right by Christ.
A slapping leg kick lands for McDade.
McDade throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice jab there from Christ. #CL#
McDade closes the distance and clinches.
McDade is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Christ can do to turn this around?#T2##BC2#
Christ escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Christ uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDade.
Christ scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christ throws the kick towards the body but McDade avoids it.
Christ misses with a double jab.
McDade throws a right hand that misses
and Christ counters with a nice uppercut.
Christ takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Christ throws a body shot but no joy.
Christ throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL#
McDade forces Christ back against the cage and clinches.
McDade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Christ.
McDade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Christ blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McDade misses with a punch to the body.
Christ tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
McDade scores with a shot to the side of Christ's head.
Christ doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McDade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McDade can't find room to land a body shot as Christ controls the action. #BC2#
Christ breaks from the clinch.
McDade misses with a right hand
and McDade takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Christ looks for the body kick but McDade saw that one coming.
Christ throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McDade connects with a nice looking jab.
McDade misses the jab.
Christ appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Christ checks a leg kick.
Christ pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McDade displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Christ throws out the jab.
McDade is looking to clinch but Christ is avoiding it.
Christ looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Christ jabs McDade right on the nose. McDade blinks but takes it well.#T4#
Christ uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDade.
Christ throws a solid leg kick but McDade takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Christ.
A quick step to the side and McDade tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christ has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Christ throws a jab but it's blocked by McDade.
Christ misses with a head kick.
Christ throws a head kick but McDade moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christ misses the shot to the body.
A solid body kick from McDade.
Christ throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McDade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Christ thows a left - swing and a miss!
Christ throws a hook but McDade avoids it easily.
Christ avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Christ is looking to slow McDade down with leg kicks.
McDade scores with a hook to the body. Christ takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Judah Christ showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
McDade throws a lazy right hand but Christ sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McDade throws an overhand right that lands on Christ's shoulder, as Christ tries to avoid the shot.
McDade lands with a good body shot.
Jab, jab by McDade - just one landing.
McDade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Christ looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL#
McDade clinches up against the cage.
McDade misses with a body punch.
McDade misses with a short punch on the inside.
Christ blocking some punches.
Christ has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McDade lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christ lands a right hand.
McDade lands with a left to the head.
McDade misses with the head strike.
McDade misses with a punch on the inside.
Christ lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDade fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Christ wants to stall.
Christ is trying to maintain a safe position but McDade gets an underhook and turns Christ into the cage.
McDade throws a punch but it's blocked by Christ.
A short right from McDade. #BC#
McDade manages to break the clinch.
McDade ducks under a wild hook from Christ.
Christ goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McDade thinks about countering with a head kick.
McDade chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McDade throws a hook to the side of Christ's head but Christ sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDade ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McDade looks to throw the jab but Christ is out of range.
Christ throws a sloppy head kick and McDade moves out of range easily.
McDade throws a shot from downtown. Christ moves away and avoids it.
Christ misses with a looping right.#T2#
McDade misses with an uppercut.
McDade throws a sloppy head kick and Christ moves out of range easily.
Christ missing with a left hand there. McDade was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Christ misses with a wild body shot.
McDade moves away from the strike by Christ.
Christ misses with a lunging right hand
and McDade cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McDade lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab from McDade.
The crowd cheers as McDade lands an impressive looking overhand right. Christ doesn't seem phased though.
Christ attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Christ misses with a body shot
and McDade counters with a body kick that stops Christ in his tracks momentarily.
McDade with a nice calf kick.
McDade connects with a single shot there.
Christ with a nice calf kick.
Christ's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Christ throws a head kick that misses.
Christ goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#It looks like Kevin McDade has been cut.
McDade getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Christ pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McDade appears to be looking for a big counter.
Christ throws an overhand right that lands on McDade's shoulder, as McDade tries to avoid the shot.
McDade fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A low kick from Christ misses
and McDade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Christ.
Christ throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McDade throws a hook to the side of Christ's head but Christ sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Christ throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDade lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Christ lands with a kick to the temple. McDade shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDade takes a swing at Christ's ribcage but misses.
McDade jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McDade scores with the left hand. Christ knows he should have avoided that one.
Christ motions for McDade to come forward. Christ throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McDade misses with a right hand
and Christ counters with a nice body shot.
McDade throws a jab when Christ was well out of range.
Christ let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Christ steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDade.
Christ avoids the head kick by McDade.
McDade avoids the head kick by Christ.
An attempted straight right counter from McDade misses the target.
Christ misses with a hook
and McDade makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McDade moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McDade fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Christ throws a head kick that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin McDade showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McDade 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin McDade!

Event: DC 40: April Fools!
Date: Apr 01, 2023

#R1#
Belly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDade.
McDade misses with an uppercut. Belly saw that one coming.
McDade throws a nice head kick!
McDade throws a jab when Belly was well out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Belly.
Belly misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McDade! But no joy.
McDade misses with a hook. Belly ducked under it nicely.
Belly throws an overhand right that lands on McDade's shoulder, as McDade tries to avoid the shot.
Belly blocks a head kick by McDade.
McDade lands a nice shot that snaps Belly's head back.
Jello Belly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDade scores with a shot to the body.
McDade lands with a nice body punch.
McDade takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDade scores with a head kick. Belly tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Belly doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Belly bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice defenses there by McDade.
McDade defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Belly.#T1#
Belly misses with a combination
and McDade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Belly fails to land with a series of punches.
Belly ducks right into an uppercut from McDade.
McDade sizes up Belly with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Belly lands a nice shot that snaps McDade's head back.
Belly steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDade.
Belly misses with a body punch
and McDade counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McDade uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Belly has time to react.
McDade lands with a cross. #ROC2#Belly is rocked!#CL#
Belly forces McDade back against the cage and clinches.
Oh Belly is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDade pushes Belly back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McDade lands a right hand. #TD#
Belly pulls McDade into guard.
Belly seems to have got his legs back now.
McDade pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Belly is keeping the position for now.
McDade passes Belly's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2#
Belly controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Belly is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rabid Dog , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Belly tries to roll over but McDade keeps him under control.
McDade stops Belly from getting back to his feet.
McDade is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Belly gets back to full guard.
McDade trying to control the position from guard on top but Belly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McDade slips a jab from Belly.
Belly dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McDade. That did some damage!
Belly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McDade paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McDade throws a nice looking combination but Belly bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Belly keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDade.#T4#
McDade takes one on the button.
Belly tries to clinch up.
Belly misses with a looping left.
McDade showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Belly.
Belly takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McDade throws a lazy uppercut
and Belly counters with a stiff right hand.
Belly fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Kevin McDade has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDade stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Belly is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Belly on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McDade catches Belly with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Belly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDade sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McDade throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Belly on the side of the head.
A combination from Belly does no damage.
Belly wants to clinch up but McDade keeps it at a distance.
Belly looks to clinch
and McDade counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin McDade dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin McDade'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#
Belly throws a predictable looking body shot
and Belly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab from McDade.
Belly walks into a left hand.
Belly avoids the head kick by McDade.
Kevin McDade seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDade takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McDade scores with a push kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Belly, as that shot connected. #CL#
Belly takes the fight into the clinch.
Belly with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC#
Belly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Belly throws a left and a right that both miss
and McDade 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.
Belly ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Belly looks to land a left hand but McDade moved out of range nicely.
Belly fails with a takedown attempt.
McDade throws a looping overhand right but Belly ducks down to avoid it.
Belly throws a right hand that McDade ducks under and follows up with a left that McDade also avoids with ease.#T1#
McDade moves out of range of the strikes.
Belly changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McDade thows a left - swing and a miss!
Belly ducks right into an uppercut from McDade.
Belly lands with a hook. McDade tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McDade works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McDade thuds his right hand into Belly's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Belly gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jello Belly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Belly feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McDades jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kevin McDade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Belly lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Belly - just one landing.
McDade cracks Belly with a right hand to the side of the head.
Belly doesn't manage to clinch there - McDade circles away.
McDade lands with a hook. Belly tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McDade misses with a lunging right hand
and Belly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Belly tries to close the distance and clinch but McDade swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McDade appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T2#
McDade misses with a series of wild punches.
Belly misses with a hook. McDade ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - McDade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Belly is looking to clinch but McDade is avoiding it.
A lazy left from McDade finds it's target.
Belly slips under a jab.
McDade moves out of range as Belly strikes.
Belly misses with a lunging right hand
and McDade counters with a straight right hand.
Belly walks into a left hand.
Nice cross by Belly.
McDade throws a monster overhand right that drops Belly! McDade follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin McDade!
Jello Belly spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm hungry'.

Event: DC 28: Tenkula vs Esposito
Date: Feb 18, 2023

#R1#
A low kick from McDade is predictable there #TD#
and Niaz counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for McDade!
McDade gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SUB#
Niaz is going oldschool here, as he tries to force McDade to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so McDade shrugs it off.
McDade working to try and regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niaz controlling the pace for now.
McDade is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We've been hearing good reports from Niaz's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Niaz is trying to take his opponent's back.
Niaz avoids the attempt from McDade to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Niaz goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now McDade is on top in guard.
Niaz controlling McDade's posture. #SUB#
McDade avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2#
McDade trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDade must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Niaz pulls McDade in to control the position.
McDade trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Niaz has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but McDade has passed into side control.
Niaz tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but McDade presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T3#
McDade controlling from the full mount.
Let's hope that McDade has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
McDade looking to finish with strikes here!
Niaz is looking to improve his position but McDade isn't that keen on the idea.
Niaz is squirming around, avoiding McDade's attempts to control the action. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Niaz sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
McDade perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Niaz tries to roll over but McDade keeps him under control.
McDade is taking a breather. Niaz says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Niaz trying to control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Niaz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
McDade connects with an inside leg kick.#TD#
Niaz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Niaz goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, McDade has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Niaz but great work by McDade.
Niaz sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Niaz looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDade is just content to waste time from the top position. Niaz takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Dick Niaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McDade trying to control the position from guard on top but Niaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB#
Niaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McDade is aware though and is defending well.
McDade trying to control but Niaz is working from the bottom.
Niaz is trying to control the position but McDade postures up.
McDade wants to control from the top but Niaz keeps moving.
Niaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Niaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McDade is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Niaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Niaz is trying to control the position but McDade postures up.
Niaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDade can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Niaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Niaz has his foot on McDade's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McDade works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Niaz keeping moving, preventing McDade from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Niaz isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. McDade stacks Niaz on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by McDade!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
You can see the frustration on Niaz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Niaz checks a leg kick nicely.
McDade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Niaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Niaz moves out of range of the leg kick from McDade.
Niaz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Niaz tries to clinch there but McDade circles away.
McDade keeps the fight on the outside.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McDade! But no joy.
McDade scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Niaz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Niaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDade throws out the jab.
McDade throws a leg kick which misses Niaz's front leg but catches the back leg as Niaz tries to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin McDade showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A big right from McDade misses.
Kevin McDade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Niaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McDade lunges at Niaz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Niaz's hand.
McDade misses the jab.
A low kick from McDade is predictable there #TD#
so Niaz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
McDade is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Niaz trying to hold on to McDade's head to control him but McDade postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDade has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Niaz can't escape the position. #T1#
Niaz bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
McDade keeping moving, preventing Niaz from controlling successfully.
Niaz advances to half guard. #T2#
Niaz trying to control the action but McDade is working from the bottom.
McDade is trying to maintain the position but Niaz is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Niaz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
McDade is trying to maintain the position but Niaz is very close to passing his half guard.
Niaz is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Niaz tries to control but McDade wriggling away. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Niaz prevents McDade from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Niaz jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… McDade is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by McDade and Niaz has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #SUB#
Niaz tries for a kimura but McDade is defending well. #SUB#
Niaz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Niaz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Niaz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Niaz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Niaz!
During a confident post fight interview, Dick Niaz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DC 20: Nitro vs Tenkula
Date: Jan 21, 2023

#R1#
Segura moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McDade shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Decent striking displayed by Segura there.
Segura thuds a left hand into McDade's body.
McDade slips under a jab from Segura.
Segura looks to score with a jab to the body but McDade is just out of range.
A cross from Segura lands.
McDade thows a left - swing and a miss!
Segura now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Segura takes one on the button.
Segura just misses with a punch to the body.
Segura looks to throw the jab but McDade is out of range.
Rick Segura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Segura misses with a jab to the body
and McDade counters with a nice uppercut.
McDade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Segura 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
Segura throws a hook but McDade avoids it easily.
Segura scores with a nice head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Kevin McDade has been cut.
Segura on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#It looks like Rick Segura has been cut.
McDade pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Segura throws a lazy uppercut
and McDade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Segura throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McDade stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fighters circle, before McDade throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Segura's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! McDade lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Kevin McDade!

Event: DC 13: Potato vs Thorn
Date: Dec 18, 2022

#R1#
Swanson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDade.
McDade has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#It looks like Kevin McDade has been cut.
Swanson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
McDade swats away the attempt to clinch by Swanson.
Swanson misses with a hook
and McDade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Swanson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Swanson throws a head kick that misses.
Swanson throws a wild body kick that McDade sees coming a mile off.
Swanson is looking to chop away at McDade's legs.
McDade avoids the head kick by Swanson.
Swanson misses with a low kick.
It looked like McDade was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Swanson.
Swanson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McDade lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
McDade takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDade throws a hook but Swanson blocks it.
McDade tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Swanson with a nice calf kick.
Swanson throws a leg kick which misses McDade's front leg but catches the back leg as McDade tries to avoid it.
We've been told by McDade's head coaches at Hammer House of Horror that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McDade moves out of range of the body kick from Swanson.
Swanson throws a head kick but McDade moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from McDade on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Swanson pivots, looking for a leg kick but McDade is out of range and Swanson settles back down.
McDade swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Swanson.
McDade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Swanson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McDade has time to react.
Swanson tries to score with a low kick but McDade moves his leg out of the way.
A little feinted left hand from McDade on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Swanson misses with a low kick.
Swanson throws a lazy right hand but McDade sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McDade fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Swanson on the side of the head.
Swanson looks to throw a body kick
and McDade counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Swanson thinking.
McDade throws the kick towards the body but Swanson avoids it.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swanson with a nice calf kick.
Swanson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A head kick by Swanson misses
and McDade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McDade throws a head kick but Swanson moves out of range.
Swanson throws a leg kick that misses.
McDade keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McDade throws a head kick but Swanson moves out of range.
McDade tries a head kick but it misses.
Swanson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
McDade swats away the attempt to clinch by Swanson.
Crunch! Swanson slams his shin into McDade's torso.
McDade throws a jab but it's blocked by Swanson.
Swanson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Swanson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McDade has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McDade and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McDade was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Swanson feints and then cracks McDade's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McDade down.
Swanson throws a low kick but McDade moves out of range easily.
Swanson walks into a left hand.
An inside leg kick from Swanson misses.
McDade swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A head kick misses from Swanson.
McDade throws a jab when Swanson was well out of range.
McDade fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Swanson.
Swanson tries a head kick but it misses.
McDade throwing a counter right hand but Swanson manages to avoid it.
McDade thows a left - swing and a miss!
Swanson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Swanson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#Swanson is rocked!
Swanson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and McDade counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kevin McDade!
The defeated Jacques Swanson had this to say: 'I don't think I have what it takes right now. I'm going to sit down and have a long talk with my family. See which way I want to go in life.'.

Event: DC 7: Turgeon vs Thorn
Date: Nov 12, 2022

#R1#
A jab lands there for Bezerra.#TD2#
Bezerra gets a takedown into half guard.
Bezerra thows a huge punch but McDade dodges it nicely.
Bezerra trying to control from half guard but McDade is working away. #SUB2#
Bezerra is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McDade is just riding it out for now. Bezerra eventually gives up the hold.
Bezerra thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDade wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Bezerra is trying to control. McDade wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bezerra takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McDade's coaches at Hammer House of Horror have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Bezerra throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bezerra connects with a nice short shot to McDade's temple.
Nice strikes from Bezerra there.
Bezerra missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bezerra landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Bezerra seems to be looking for submissions.
Bezerra not doing much here.
McDade moves into full guard. #T2#
Bezerra with a nice head shot there.
Bezerra throws a big elbow that misses.
Bezerra stopping the sweep attempt from McDade.
Bezerra works over McDade with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bezerra wants to control from the top but McDade keeps moving.
Bezerra postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McDade looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bezerra wants to control from the top but McDade keeps moving.
Bezerra trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Bezerra trying to control but McDade is working from the bottom.
McDade is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Bezerra is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bezerra passes into half guard.
Bezerra is thwarting McDade's attempts to control the position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bezerra thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McDade tries to roll over but Bezerra keeps him under control.
Bezerra wants to take a breather but McDade is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bezerra throws a jab when McDade was well out of range.
McDade swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bezerra listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bezerra looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McDade is fending him off so far but Bezerra persists. Nope, McDade circles away and we're back to standing.
McDade displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bezerra.
It looked like McDade was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bezerra swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from McDade misses the target.
McDade throws a shot from downtown. Bezerra moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Erasmo Bezerra dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
McDade walks into a jab.
McDade uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bezerra.
Bezerra takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#TD2#
Bezerra gets the takedown into side control.
McDade is looking to regain half guard here but Bezerra keeps moving and retains side control.
Bezerra misses with the ground and pound.
McDade is trying to control Bezerra's posture but Bezerra avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDade takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
McDade tries to buck Bezerra off but Bezerra is having none of it.
Bezerra wants to control but McDade is keeping him busy. #T1#
Bezerra controlling from side mount.
Sloppy strikes there by Bezerra.
Bezerra just content to control the position.
McDade is looking to regain half guard here but Bezerra keeps moving and retains side control.
Bezerra trying to control the position but McDade is working away. #SUB2#
Bezerra goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McDade rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bezerra's guard! Nice work there by McDade! #T2##SUB2#
Bezerra is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McDade defends well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bezerra is on top in guard. #REVB#
Bezerra trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bezerra works over McDade with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDade keeping full guard, as Bezerra tries to pass. #T3#
Bezerra keeps trying to improve his position.
Bezerra loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bezerra distracts McDade with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bezerra lands a couple of digs.
McDade keeping moving, preventing Bezerra from controlling successfully.
Bezerra slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bezerra sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but McDade is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Bezerra looks up at the clock and then as McDade takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bezerra smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Bezerra controls the position.
Bezerra has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
McDade is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bezerra is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
McDade is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bezerra connects with a decent elbow. #SUB2#
Bezerra has an Americana. McDade didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Bezerra is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Bezerra hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Erasmo Bezerra!
After winning the bout, Erasmo Bezerra thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: LAFC Montreal 2
Date: Sep 10, 2022

#R1#
Garrison connects with the punch.
Garrison throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDade sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McDade misses with a jab, cross combination.
McDade scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McDade waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garrison.
McDade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garrison manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from McDade.
McDade looks to land a right hand but Garrison moved out of range.
Garrison connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McDade waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garrison.
McDade goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McDade throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Garrison makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Garrison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garrison has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A good leg kick by McDade.
Garrison fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Garrison slips under a jab from McDade.
It seemed like Garrison was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McDade misses with a right hand
and Garrison counters with a nice body shot.
McDade tries to land a front kick but Garrison steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Garrison throws a shot from downtown. McDade moves away and avoids it.#T1#
A jab from McDade finds it's way through Garrison's defenses.
McDade throws a looping overhand right but Garrison ducks down to avoid it.
McDade misses with an uppercut
and Garrison counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A slow jab from Garrison misses its intended target.
McDade throwing a counter right hand but Garrison manages to avoid it.
Garrison avoids the head kick by McDade.
A jab from Garrison finds it's way through McDade's defenses.
Garrison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garrison misses the shot to the body.
McDade swings widly with a right hand
and Garrison counters with a left to the body.
McDade misses with a two punch combination.
Garrison looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A telegraphed right hand from McDade misses the target.
Garrison lands a slapping body shot.
Garrison clobbers McDade with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDade misses with a looping left.
Garrison throws a body shot but no joy.
McDade bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Garrison lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Garrison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDade manages to avoid it.
We've been told by McDade's head coaches at Hammer House of Horror that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McDade throws a left and a right that both miss
and Garrison counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Garrison misses the target.
McDade fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Garrison looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Garrison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDade moves away.
Garrison moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McDade throws the left hand but Garrison avoids the punch easily.
McDade misses with an uppercut.
McDade ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Garrison throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Garrison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDade throws out the jab.
Garrison throws out a counter right but McDade avoids it with no problem.
McDade tries to bum rush Garrison with a series of wild strikes but Garrison uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It seemed like Garrison was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Garrison takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Garrison connects with a good right hand that stumbles McDade. McDade circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Garrison fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Garrison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDade manages to avoid it.#T3#
McDade throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Garrison counters with a straight right hand.
McDade ducks under a wild hook from Garrison.
A swing and a miss from Garrison.
McDade smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McDade throws a half hearted mid kick.
McDade jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McDade misses the shot to the body.
Garrison scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A decent looking cross lands there for McDade.
Garrison takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McDade lands a slapping body shot.
Garrison jabs McDade to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDade misses with a left hand
and Garrison counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McDade lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Garrison circles away quickly and effectively.
McDade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDade lands a jab.#T4#
McDade takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McDade slips a straight right by Garrison.
Garrison lands an overhand right.
Garrison takes one on the button.
McDade throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Garrison on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McDade throws a right hand that misses
and Garrison cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Garrison scores with a nice right hand.
Garrison connects with a body shot.
McDade punishes Garrison's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice body punch from Garrison.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDade avoids the body shot from Garrison.
Garrison blocks a head kick by McDade.
McDade throws an off balance right hand
and Garrison counters with a left to the body.
McDade rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Garrison counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but George Garrison will probably get the nod.
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#
Garrison slips under a jab from McDade.
McDade lands a nice shot to the body.
McDade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garrison manages to avoid it.
McDade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Garrison sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McDade avoids the body shot from Garrison.
McDade on the wrong end of a nice hook.
George Garrison seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDade loads up on a big right hand but Garrison slips the punch.
A punch combination from McDade misses.
A little jabbing left from Garrison on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Garrison avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Garrison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDade was well out of range. Poor timing from Garrison.
McDade getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDade misses with a lunging right hand
and Garrison counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McDade thinking.
McDade throws a body punch but Garrison moves out of range.
McDade missing with a left hand there. Garrison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McDade misses with a wild body shot.
McDade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garrison takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T1#
McDade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garrison.
Garrison misses with an uppercut. McDade saw that one coming.
McDade lands the left hand.
McDade misses with a body kick.
A left lands for Garrison.
McDade takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McDade takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Garrison is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McDade throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McDade ducks under a wild hook from Garrison.
McDade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garrison was well out of range. Poor timing from McDade.
McDade pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McDade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Garrison sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Garrison doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McDade throws out a loose jab but Garrison uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDade closes the distance looking to clinch
and Garrison counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDade throws a lazy uppercut
and Garrison counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Garrison lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garrison. McDade does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDade is looking to counter with a body kick.
Garrison lands a right hook to the body.
Garrison uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDade.
Garrison connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McDade's hands.
McDade looks to land a body kick but Garrison moved away.
Garrison swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McDade fails to land with a series of punches.
Garrison scores with a shot to the body.
McDade misses with a right hand
and Garrison counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McDade comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McDade throws a body kick that misses
enabling Garrison to counter with a crisp jab.
McDade throws a right hand that misses
and Garrison counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Garrison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDade throws out the jab. #T3#
McDade rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Garrison counters with a right hand to the body.
A big right from McDade misses.
McDade 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.
Garrison lands with an overhand left.
Garrison connects with a body shot.
Kevin McDade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDade just misses with a punch to the body.
Garrison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDade misses with a lunging right hand
and Garrison counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
McDade has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Garrison finds it's way round the side to connect with McDade's head.
Garrison misses with a straight right.
McDade throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Garrison to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garrison. McDade does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garrison scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garrison. McDade does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDade ducks under a wild hook from Garrison.
McDade pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDade closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T4#
Garrison stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McDade takes a swing at Garrison's ribcage but misses.
McDade takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Garrison takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Garrison thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDade motions for Garrison to come forward. McDade throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McDade throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McDade throws a hook to the side of Garrison's head but Garrison sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Garrison slips a straight right by McDade.
Garrison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDade.
Garrison throws a looping overhand right but McDade ducks down to avoid it.
McDade quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
McDade avoids the body shot from Garrison.
A jab from McDade misses.
McDade tries to move into range but Garrison moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garrison slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

George Garrison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Garrison stalks McDade and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McDade's face. McDade staggers backwards, shaken.
Garrison avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McDade misses with a body shot.
Garrison doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McDade misses with an uppercut.
Garrison lands a jab to the nose.
McDade misses with a left hand
and Garrison counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McDade misses with a shot to the body
and Garrison counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDade's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Garrison connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McDade scrambles back to his feet.
Garrison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDade manages to avoid it.
Garrison misses with a wild body shot.
Garrison takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McDade throws a shot from downtown. Garrison moves away and avoids it.
Garrison is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McDade with a body shot.
Garrison lands with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice defenses there by Garrison.
McDade throws a hook to the side of Garrison's head but Garrison sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
McDade misses with a hook
and Garrison makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McDade takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Garrison missing with a left hand there. McDade was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McDade misses with a left hand
letting Garrison counter with a right hand.
Garrison cracks a nice hook into McDade's ribs.
Garrison has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Garrison digs a good hook to McDade's body.
Garrison ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McDade rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Garrison counters with a straight right hand.
McDade misses the shot to the body.
McDade misses with a lunging right hand
and Garrison counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McDade throws a shot from downtown. Garrison moves away and avoids it.
Garrison swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McDade scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Garrison doesn't seem bothered though.
McDade lands a right hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McDade digs a good hook to Garrison's body.
McDade throws a lazy uppercut
and Garrison counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
McDade lands a nice hook to Garrison's body. Garrison takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McDade looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McDade throws a hook but Garrison avoids it easily.
McDade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garrison was well out of range. Poor timing from McDade.
Garrison ducks under a wild hook from McDade.
McDade throws a head kick but Garrison moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McDade misses with a hook
and McDade takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Garrison ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Garrison takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
McDade walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Garrison throws out a loose jab but McDade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garrison throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
McDade throws an overhand right that lands on Garrison's shoulder, as Garrison tries to avoid the shot.
Garrison jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McDade scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McDade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garrison swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kevin McDade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
McDade throws a sloppy body shot
and Garrison counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether McDade might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
McDade misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garrison.
McDade misses the shot to the body.
McDade doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McDade throws out a loose jab but Garrison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garrison scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McDade doesn't seem bothered though.
Garrison lands a body shot.
George Garrison is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A swing and a miss from McDade.
Garrison throws a big shot that misses.
McDade throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab from Garrison.
Garrison swings for the body but McDade moves out of range.
Garrison stalks McDade and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McDade's face. McDade staggers backwards, shaken.
Garrison digs a good body shot into McDade's ribs.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garrison defending well as McDade loads up on a big left hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Garrison as he connects with a hook.
Garrison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDade throws out the jab.
McDade misses with a leg kick.
Garrison takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A slow jab from Garrison misses its intended target.
McDade has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Garrison finds it's way round the side to connect with McDade's head.
Garrison lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McDade misses with an uppercut. Garrison saw that one coming.
Garrison scores with a sloppy right hand. McDade should have avoided that one.
McDade misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garrison stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McDade swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Garrison.
Garrison ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Garrison checks a low kick from McDade.

And that's the end of the fight!
George Garrison comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Garrison 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Garrison!

Event: ENIGMA 102
Date: May 22, 2022

#R1#
Eli displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#It looks like Kevin McDade has been cut.
McDade throws a jab but it's blocked by Eli.
It seemed like Eli was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McDade throws a lazy right hand but Eli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McDade thows a left - swing and a miss!
Eli takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
McDade has managed to clinch.
McDade lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Eli.
McDade tries to work over Eli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from McDade fails to land.
McDade misses with a short punch on the inside.
McDade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McDade prevents Eli from breaking the clinch.
Eli is trying to break free.
Eli is trying to break the clinch but McDade is controlling him.
Eli is looking to break free of the clinch but McDade has double underhooks. #BC2#
Eli breaks the clinch.
Eli moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT#It looks like Tom Eli has been cut.
McDade throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Eli counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDade throws a jab but it's blocked by Eli.
McDade misses with a looping left.
McDade with a jab.
A head kick from Eli lands but McDade takes it in his stride.
McDade swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
McDade thows a left - swing and a miss!
Eli throws an overhand right that lands on McDade's shoulder, as McDade tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from McDade misses.
Eli misses with a leg kick
and McDade counters with a nice uppercut.
McDade ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Eli takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McDade waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Eli.
McDade checks the leg kick.
Eli defending well as McDade loads up on a big left hand.
McDade misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eli.
McDade lands a nice hook to Eli's body. Eli takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McDade changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Eli throws a hook but McDade avoids it easily.
McDade is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Eli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Eli throws a shot from downtown. McDade moves away and avoids it.
McDade with the inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eli manages to avoid it.
McDade waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Eli.
Eli works McDade's body with a nice hook.
Kevin McDade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDade scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
McDade slips a straight right by Eli.
A slow jab from Eli misses its intended target.
McDade throws a leg kick that is checked
and McDade takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Eli throws a head kick but McDade moves out of range.
McDade connects with an inside leg kick.
McDade scores with a punch to the head.
McDade throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Eli counters with a one-two to the body.
Eli blocks a jab.
Eli connects with a looping right hand.
McDade fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A big left from McDade misses.
Eli looks to land a body kick but McDade moved away.
A head kick misses from Eli.
McDade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eli manages to avoid it.
Eli misses the jab.
McDade lands with a straight right. Eli didn't see that one coming.#CUT#That has opened up Tom Eli's cut even more.
McDade connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC#Eli is rocked!
McDade misses with a straight right.
Eli is still on wobbly legs! Can McDade finish him?
McDade moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3#
McDade throws a big shot that misses.
McDade drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#KD#
McDade lands a big uppercut and Eli crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Eli looks OK. McDade waves Eli back to his feet!
McDade sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Eli's defenses. It connects perfectly with Eli's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kevin McDade!

Event: ENIGMA 91
Date: Apr 10, 2022

#R1#
Rai slips under a jab from McDade.
McDade tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rai connects with an inside leg kick.
McDade takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
No joy there for Rai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rai throws the left hand but McDade avoids the punch easily.
Rai throws a left and a right that both miss
and McDade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McDade moves in looking to clinch but Rai pushes him off.
Rai tries to work over McDade's front leg with a kick but McDade checks it.
McDade looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McDade connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rai momentarily.
Rai misses with a straight right.
McDade looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McDade fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McDade is looking to clinch but Rai is avoiding it.
Rai shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rai keeps the fight on the outside.
McDade misses with a hook to the body
and Rai makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rai swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McDade makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rai digs a good body shot into McDade's ribs.
McDade takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T1#
Rai misses with an uppercut
and McDade counters with a two punch combo.
Rai looks to land a right hand but McDade moved out of range.
McDade throws a body punch but Rai moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rai.
McDade keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rai.#CL#
McDade gets a clinch. #BC2#
Rai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rai misses with a looping right.
Rai throws a lazy uppercut
and McDade counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McDade takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McDade ducks under a wild hook from Rai.
McDade swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rai has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
McDade lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Rai. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rai misses with a straight left. #CL#
McDade drives through and clinches with Rai against the cage.
Rai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rai. #T2#
McDade has had enough of the clinch but Rai keeps him there for the moment.
Rai is working McDade over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Rai.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McDade.
McDade misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
McDade escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circling - Rai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rai misses with a wild combination.
Rai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rai misses with a few strikes there.
Rai fails to land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from McDade misses the target.
McDade tries to close the distance and clinch but Rai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A punch lands to the side of Rai 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rai looks to land a right hand but McDade moved out of range.
McDade misses with a low kick.
McDade's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rai under the eye.
Rai slips under a jab from McDade.#T3#
Rai throws a looping overhand right but McDade ducks down to avoid it.
McDade tries to work over Rai's front leg with a kick but Rai checks it. #CL2#
Rai has closed the distance and engaged McDade in a clinch. #BC2#
Rai breaks from the clinch.
McDade tries to close the distance and clinch but Rai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rai closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McDade takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rai throws a right hand that misses
and McDade counters with a nice body shot.
McDade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDade tries to clinch up.
McDade scores with a nice head shot.
Rai lands a slapping body shot.
McDade slips under a jab from Rai.
McDade tries to clinch there but Rai circles away.
Rai is looking to score with low kicks.#CL#
McDade forces Rai back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDade stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4#
Rai prevents a body shot from McDade.
Rai scores with a shoulder strike.
Rai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McDade lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McDade misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rai has a couple of punches blocked by McDade. #BC2#
Rai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McDade tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rai throws a leg kick
and McDade counters with a nice leg kick.
Rai misses with a hook to the body
and McDade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rai moves out of range of the leg kick from McDade.
McDade throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rai.
Rai throws a lazy right hand but McDade sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've been told by McDade's head coaches at Alfred Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL#
McDade has Rai up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rai throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Rai manages to break the clinch.
McDade throws out a loose jab but Rai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rai looks to score with a jab to the body but McDade is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Agansing Rai dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Rai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDade.
Rai throws a looping overhand right but McDade ducks down to avoid it.
McDade slips under a jab from Rai.
Rai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McDade doesn't seem bothered though.
McDade takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McDade wants to clinch up but Rai keeps it at a distance.
Rai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDade was well out of range. Poor timing from Rai.
The fighters circling - Rai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rai feints a jab promting McDade to slip. Rai then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McDade slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McDade on the side of the head.
McDade cracks Rai with an open hand slap.
McDade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rai is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McDade with a body shot.
Rai throws a poor cross that misses
and McDade counters with a series of strikes. Rai will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDade.
Rai throws a body punch but McDade moves out of range. #CL#
McDade drives through and clinches with Rai against the cage.
Kevin McDade has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
A short right from McDade on the inside.
McDade tries a body shot but Rai blocks it.
McDade lands with a light punch inside.
McDade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rai.
McDade misses with a punch on the inside.
Rai misses with a short punch on the inside.
McDade throws a punch but it's blocked by Rai. #BC#
McDade escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McDade fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rai is out of range. #CL#
McDade drives through and clinches with Rai against the cage. #BC2#
Rai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McDade moves out of range as Rai strikes.
Rai lands with a right hand.
Rai throws a body shot but no joy.
McDade tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDade manages to avoid it.
McDade appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDade was well out of range. Poor timing from Rai.
McDade tries to clinch up.#T2#
McDade wants to clinch up but Rai keeps it at a distance.
Rai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McDade. McDade obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from McDade misses the target.
McDade is looking to score with low kicks.
McDade ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McDade misses with the head strike.
Rai scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
McDade breaks from the clinch.
Agansing Rai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDade moves out of range of the strikes.
McDade was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rai circles away from the clinch attempt.
McDade throws a body punch but Rai moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - McDade looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T3#
McDade throws out a loose jab but Rai uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
McDade closes the distance and pushes Rai back into the cage.
McDade lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Rai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
McDade clinches up against the cage.
McDade scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rai working aggressively here.
Rai throws a punch but it's blocked by McDade.
McDade lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rai throws a punch but it's blocked by McDade.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rai.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDade.
Rai lands a right hand that snaps the head of McDade backwards.
Rai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Rai fails to land.
Rai lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Rai breaks from the clinch.
McDade wants to slow Rai down by chopping away at his legs.
McDade slips under a jab from Rai.
Rai fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
McDade moves out of range as Rai strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from McDade misses the target.
Rai misses with a hook to the body
and McDade counters with a stiff right hand.
Rai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDade moves away from the strike by Rai.
Rai misses the shot to the body.
Rai misses with a jab to the body
and McDade counters with a right hand to the body.
McDade moves in looking to clinch but Rai pushes him off.
A slow jab from McDade misses its intended target.
McDade slips a straight right by Rai.
McDade tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McDade tries to clinch up
and Rai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McDade misses with an uppercut
enabling Rai to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Rai misses.
McDade moves in looking to clinch but Rai pushes him off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Agansing Rai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A bone on bone clash there as Rai blocks the leg kick.
McDade uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rai.
McDade tried to counter with a leg kick but Rai avoided it.
McDade is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
McDade clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Rai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McDade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
McDade gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McDade lands a right hand. #BC2#
Rai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McDade tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rai throws a poor cross that misses
and Rai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McDade throws a low kick but Rai moves out of range easily.
Rai misses the jab.
McDade tries to clinch up.
McDade tries to clinch but Rai moves out of range.
McDade tries to close the distance and clinch but Rai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Rai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDade moves away.
McDade tries to clinch up but Rai circles away and keeps his distance.
Rai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McDade misses with a looping right.
Rai misses the shot to the body.
Rai misses with an uppercut.
No joy there for Rai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That kick from McDade tenderised Rai's leg. Rai is trying to keep his angry face on.
McDade throws a sloppy head kick and Rai moves out of range easily.
Agansing Rai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rai swats away the attempt to clinch by McDade.
Rai scores with a jab to the head.
A shot to the liver by Rai. Beautiful body shot.
Rai jabs at McDade's body.
Rai tests McDade's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Rai on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rai checks a leg kick nicely.
Rai thuds a left hand into McDade's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circle momentarily. Rai darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McDade connects with a jab.
McDade wants to land a leg kick but Rai is out of range.
Rai is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McDade with a body shot.#CL#
McDade clinches up against the cage.
McDade tries to work over Rai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rai misses with the head strike.
Rai lands a left hand.
McDade scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Rai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McDade tries to clinch but Rai is having none of it.
McDade chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rai lands a head shot.
Rai misses with a hook
and McDade counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3#
Rai throws a body shot but no joy.
Rai slips under a jab from McDade.
Rai fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rai throws a body shot but no joy.
Rai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDade appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McDade misses with a straight left.
A punch combination from McDade misses.
Rai looks to land a left hand but McDade moved out of range nicely.
McDade is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rai cracks a nice hook into McDade's ribs.
McDade tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McDade bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rai's head backwards.
Rai throws a lazy right hand but McDade sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McDade moves out of range of the strikes.
Rai throws out a loose jab but McDade uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDade just misses with a punch to the body.
Rai uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T4#
Rai misses with a hook to the body
and McDade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Rai misses its intended target.
McDade half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL#
Rai tries to keep at a distance but McDade has taken the fight into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Rai.
Rai working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Rai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McDade is looking to chop away at Rai's legs.
Rai scores with a hook.
A big left from Rai misses.
Rai throws an overhand right that lands on McDade's shoulder, as McDade tries to avoid the shot.
Rai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDade.
Rai tests McDade's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McDade is looking to clinch.
Rai misses with an uppercut
and McDade counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kevin McDade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big left from Rai misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Agansing Rai.
I've got Rai winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Agansing Rai!
During a confident post fight interview, Agansing Rai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: ENIGMA 76
Date: Feb 13, 2022

#R1#
McDade punishes Voluspa's body with a nice straight punch.
McDade fails to land with a series of punches.
Voluspa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McDade defends well and Voluspa ends up having to push McDade into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Voluspa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Voluspa has picked McDade up - he's going for a ride! Voluspa dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Voluspa throws a strike but McDade avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDade looking to hit a scissor sweep but Voluspa is one step ahead there.
Voluspa slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDade keeping full guard, as Voluspa tries to pass.
Voluspa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Voluspa trying to control but McDade is working from the bottom.
Voluspa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McDade's head.
Voluspa 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.
Voluspa wants to pass the guard but McDade is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Voluspa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McDade keeping moving, preventing Voluspa from controlling successfully.
Voluspa throws a strike but McDade rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
McDade controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Voluspa is trying to control the position but McDade postures up.
Voluspa thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Voluspa will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Voluspa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Voluspa trying to keep a closed guard but McDade is proving a slippery customer.
Voluspa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McDade controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McDade lands with a nice body punch. #T3#
Voluspa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McDade but McDade pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nori Voluspa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDade just misses with a punch to the body.
McDade cracks Voluspa with an open hand slap.#TD#
McDade gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Voluspa trying to control but McDade is working from the bottom.
McDade looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Voluspa has gone for a leg lock! McDade slips out almost immediately though and dives into Voluspa's guard.#REVB#
Voluspa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McDade's guard. #REVR##T4#
Voluspa throwing strikes but missing.
Voluspa throws a strike but McDade rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
McDade pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Voluspa is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McDade engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Voluspa looking for a sweep. Not yet Voluspa, not yet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kevin McDade will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Voluspa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDade.
Voluspa is looking to clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for McDade. That snapped Voluspa's head back.
McDade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Voluspa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#TD#
Voluspa closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McDade to the mat! McDade manages to get full guard.
Voluspa wants to control from the top but McDade keeps moving.
Voluspa sitting in guard here, content to control.
Voluspa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voluspa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McDade utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nori Voluspa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Voluspa wants to control from the top but McDade keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Voluspa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
McDade throws a hook to the side of Voluspa's head but Voluspa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDade throws a right hand that Voluspa ducks under and follows up with a left that Voluspa also avoids with ease.
Voluspa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Voluspa closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
McDade is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Voluspa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McDade is just riding it out for now. Voluspa eventually gives up the hold.
McDade blocking the ground and pound attempt from Voluspa. #T2#
McDade has hold of Voluspa's hands but Voluspa slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Voluspa misses with a head shot. McDade uses the momentum to regain guard.
Voluspa throws a strike but McDade rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Voluspa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
McDade engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Voluspa throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Voluspa is looking to sweep but instead, McDade has passed into half guard.
My spies in Alfred Top Team inform me that McDade has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Voluspa tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Voluspa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McDade is working away from the top position though.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McDade prevents Voluspa from improving his position.
Voluspa is working hard here to advance position.
Voluspa is trying to control but McDade passes into side control!
Voluspa manages to work his way to half guard, despite McDade's best efforts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Voluspa regains full guard. Nicely done.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Voluspa is on top in guard. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Nori Voluspa will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3##TD#
Voluspa closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. McDade quickly recovers to half guard.
McDade is trying to maintain the position but Voluspa is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Voluspa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Voluspa moves nicely into side control.
McDade struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Voluspa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Voluspa with the ground and pound but McDade regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Voluspa in particular looking to stall.
McDade trying to control but Voluspa postures up.
Voluspa with the ground and pound but McDade uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McDade wants to sweep here but Voluspa controlling him for the moment.
Voluspa wants to control from the top but McDade keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McDade is on top in guard. #REVB#
McDade preventing the sweep.
McDade is stalling in the full guard.
Voluspa looking to hit a scissor sweep but McDade is one step ahead there. #T3##SUB#
Voluspa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McDade content to stall in guard here.
Voluspa is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kevin McDade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Voluspa looks for a takedown but McDade sprawls well.
Voluspa tries to clinch there but McDade circles away.
McDade is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Voluspa tries to clinch but McDade moves out of range.
McDade lands a lovely overhand right.
Nori Voluspa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Voluspa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McDade connects with a body shot.
Voluspa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Voluspa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No luck for Voluspa with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nori Voluspa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDade lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice uppercut lands for McDade. That snapped Voluspa's head back.
Voluspa takes one on the button.#TD#
Voluspa closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McDade did well to prevent Voluspa getting side control.#SUB#
Voluspa is working for a kimura but McDade is defending it quite comfortably.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Kevin McDade just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Voluspa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Voluspa shoots in but McDade avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kevin McDade seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDade swings for the body but Voluspa moves out of range.
McDade throws the left hand but Voluspa avoids the punch easily.
Voluspa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Voluspa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McDade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Voluspa fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD#
Voluspa is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McDade's half guard.
Voluspa thows a huge punch but McDade dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Voluspa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McDade sees it coming and defends easily.
Voluspa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1#
Voluspa thows a huge punch but McDade dodges it nicely.
McDade is trying to maintain the position but Voluspa is very close to passing his half guard.
Voluspa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Voluspa slips a nice elbow through McDade's hands, connecting with McDade's forehead.
McDade trying to hold on to Voluspa's head to control him but Voluspa postures up.
Voluspa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Voluspa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Voluspa working over McDade with some ground and pound. McDade looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McDade is staying active underneath Voluspa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Voluspa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Voluspa passes to full mount!
Voluspa wants to control the pace but McDade is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Voluspa landing strikes, looking to finish!
Voluspa controlling the pace for now.
Voluspa with good strikes from the mount here!
McDade is squirming around, avoiding Voluspa's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Voluspa lands a couple of good shots and McDade has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB#
Voluspa is persistently looking for the submission but McDade is defending it well.
What can McDade do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
McDade is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Voluspa off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDade trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nori Voluspa had his way with Kevin McDade in that round.
That's time! Voluspa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
McDade avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McDade looks to land a left hand but Voluspa moved out of range nicely.#TD#
Voluspa shoots in and bounces McDade off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Voluspa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Voluspa trying to control the position from guard on top but McDade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voluspa tries to free his leg and advance position but McDade is retaining full guard. #T1#
Voluspa wants to control from the top but McDade keeps moving.
Voluspa content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Voluspa dives in for a single leg takedown but McDade sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Voluspa drags the fight down to the ground.
McDade is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Voluspa looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Voluspa throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
McDade advances position into side control!
Voluspa tries to improve position but can't.
Voluspa is trying to control McDade's posture but McDade avoids it.
Voluspa is looking to reverse the position.
McDade taking a breather here.
McDade wants to control but Voluspa is keeping him busy. #T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Voluspa shoots in for a double leg but McDade sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Voluspa blocks a jab.
Voluspa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDade.
Voluspa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McDade manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McDade throws a right hand that Voluspa ducks under and follows up with a left that Voluspa also avoids with ease.#CL#
Voluspa rushes McDade and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Voluspa tightens his grip and picks McDade up, before dumping him to the ground. McDade manages to land in guard.
McDade avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
McDade avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McDade wants to sweep but no luck.
McDade keeping moving, preventing Voluspa from controlling successfully.
McDade is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Voluspa looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Voluspa is fighting to break McDade's control of his arms but McDade is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nori Voluspa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Voluspa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 48:47
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nori Voluspa!
Nori Voluspa retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Nori Voluspa, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: ENIGMA 68
Date: Jan 09, 2022

#R1#
McDade blocks a low kick nicely.
McDade throws a big shot that misses.
McDade looks to score with a jab to the body but Waterfall Jr is just out of range.
McDade uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Waterfall Jr.
A looping hook to the body misses from Waterfall Jr. McDade does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDade sizes up Waterfall Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Waterfall Jr slips a jab from McDade.
Waterfall Jr misses with an uppercut. McDade saw that one coming.
McDade ducks under a wild hook from Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Waterfall Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Waterfall Jr sizes up McDade with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waterfall Jr lands with a straight right. McDade didn't see that one coming.
Waterfall Jr misses with a low kick as McDade jumps back.
McDade has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Alfred Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
McDade throws a right and a left that both miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Waterfall Jr! But no joy.
Waterfall Jr punishes McDade's body with a nice straight punch.
Waterfall Jr connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Waterfall Jr misses the shot to the body.
As Waterfall Jr tries to get set, McDade tries to push him back and clinch up but Waterfall Jr manages to avoid the attempt.#T1#
McDade takes a swing at Waterfall Jr's ribcage but misses.
Waterfall Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDade.
A countering left hand to the body from Waterfall Jr misses.
Waterfall Jr 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.
McDade is looking to counter the offense by Waterfall Jr and move into the clinch.
McDade lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Waterfall Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
McDade throws a big shot that misses.
McDade throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Waterfall Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
McDade missing with a left hand there. Waterfall Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab lands there for Waterfall Jr.
McDade takes a swing at Waterfall Jr's ribcage but misses.
Waterfall Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McDade doesn't manage to clinch there - Waterfall Jr circles away.
Free Waterfall Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from McDade misses.
Waterfall Jr takes a swing at McDade's ribcage but misses.
McDade misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Waterfall Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDade ducks under a wild hook from Waterfall Jr.
McDade cracks Waterfall Jr with a good jab.
McDade scores with a body shot. #T2#
McDade cracks a nice hook into Waterfall Jr's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDade connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDade. Waterfall Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Waterfall Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDade tries to counter by clinching up but Waterfall Jr breaks away and moves out of range.
McDade slips a straight right by Waterfall Jr.
McDade scores with a shot to the body.
Waterfall Jr slips a straight right by McDade.
Waterfall Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McDade lands a nice shot that snaps Waterfall Jr's head back.
McDade lands with a shot to the body.
McDade lands with a cross.
Waterfall Jr throws a lazy right hand but McDade sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Waterfall Jr throws a lazy right hand but McDade sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Waterfall Jr. McDade does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDade takes a swing at Waterfall Jr's ribcage but misses.
Waterfall Jr throws a shot from downtown. McDade moves away and avoids it.#T3#
McDade misses with a looping right.
McDade wants to clinch but Waterfall Jr slips to the side
letting Waterfall Jr counter with a right hand.
Waterfall Jr takes a swing at McDade's ribcage but misses.
Waterfall Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Waterfall Jr. McDade does a little dance to reset his feet.
Waterfall Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Waterfall Jr misses the shot to the body.
Waterfall Jr takes a swing at McDade's ribcage but misses.
Waterfall Jr throws the left hand but McDade avoids the punch easily.
Good exchange - McDade coming out on top.
McDade lands a slapping body shot.
McDade misses with an uppercut.
McDade connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Waterfall Jr's hands.
McDade clobbers Waterfall Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McDade fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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!
Waterfall Jr missing with a left hand there. McDade was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
McDade slips a jab from Waterfall Jr.
A nice leg kick lands there from Waterfall Jr.
McDade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDade swings for the body but Waterfall Jr moves out of range.
Waterfall Jr throws a leg kick #CL#
and McDade holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Waterfall Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Waterfall Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McDade to keep the fight standing.
Waterfall Jr tries to work over McDade's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Waterfall Jr tries a body shot but McDade blocks it. #BC#
McDade breaks the clinch.
McDade uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDade.
Waterfall Jr throws out a counter right but McDade avoids it with no problem.
Waterfall Jr connects with a body shot that sends McDade's belly button to the back.
Waterfall Jr misses with a looping right.
McDade tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Waterfall Jr manages to circle out of the way.
Waterfall Jr slips under a jab from McDade.
Waterfall Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Waterfall Jr ducks under a wild hook from McDade.
McDade gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Waterfall Jr.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kevin McDade will probably get the nod.
That's time! McDade's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
The crowd cheers as McDade lands an impressive looking overhand right. Waterfall Jr doesn't seem phased though.
McDade wants to clinch.
Nice body punch from McDade.
McDade throws a poor cross that misses
and McDade takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McDade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Waterfall Jr manages to avoid it.
McDade misses with a hook.
Waterfall Jr misses the jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McDade.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waterfall Jr takes a swing at McDade's ribcage but misses.
Waterfall Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDade.
McDade ducks right into an uppercut from Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr loads up on a big right hand but McDade slips the punch.
Waterfall Jr misses with an uppercut. McDade saw that one coming.#T1#
McDade punishes Waterfall Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Waterfall Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but McDade is just out of range.#CL#
McDade closes the distance and pushes Waterfall Jr back into the cage.
Waterfall Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Waterfall Jr.
A nice left hand lands by Waterfall Jr.
McDade swings wildly with an uppercut but Waterfall Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Waterfall Jr.
A head punch on the inside from McDade fails to land.
McDade working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Waterfall Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by McDade.
Waterfall Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Waterfall Jr.
A nice left hand lands by McDade.
McDade is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Waterfall Jr manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Waterfall Jr. McDade does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDade misses the shot to the body. #T2#
McDade slips under a jab.
McDade tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Waterfall Jr manages to circle out of the way.
McDade lands a nice shot to the body.
McDade swings for the body but Waterfall Jr moves out of range.
Kevin McDade is winning the standup battle so far.
Waterfall Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Waterfall Jr works the jab nicely.
Waterfall Jr lands with a good body shot.
McDade fails to land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDade. Waterfall Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Waterfall Jr misses.
Waterfall Jr throws a shot from downtown. McDade moves away and avoids it.
Waterfall Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but McDade is out of range and Waterfall Jr settles back down.
Waterfall Jr lands with a good body shot.
McDade throws a jab but it's blocked by Waterfall Jr.
McDade throws a hook to the side of Waterfall Jr's head but Waterfall Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDade throws a series of punches but Waterfall Jr avoids them all with ease.
Waterfall Jr misses the shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The fighters circling - Waterfall Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDade is looking to counter the offense by Waterfall Jr and move into the clinch.#T3#
Waterfall Jr misses the body punch #CL#
and McDade counters by moving into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Waterfall Jr. #BC#
McDade breaks the clinch.
A shot to the liver by McDade. Beautiful body shot.
Waterfall Jr misses with a looping right.
McDade displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Waterfall Jr throws out the jab.
Waterfall Jr throws an overhand right that lands on McDade's shoulder, as McDade tries to avoid the shot.
McDade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Waterfall Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McDade throws the left hand but Waterfall Jr avoids the punch easily.
McDade misses with a body shot.
Good exchange - Waterfall Jr coming out on top.
Waterfall Jr avoids the body shot from McDade.
Waterfall Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDade misses with an uppercut.
McDade avoids the body shot from Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr throws a low kick but McDade avoids it.#T4#
Waterfall Jr looks to land a left hand but McDade moved out of range nicely.
As Waterfall Jr tries to get set, McDade tries to push him back and clinch up but Waterfall Jr manages to avoid the attempt.
Waterfall Jr throws a looping overhand right but McDade ducks down to avoid it.
McDade ducks under a wild hook from Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDade throws out the jab.
McDade walks into a stiff left hand from Waterfall Jr.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Waterfall Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McDade looks to throw the jab but Waterfall Jr is out of range.
Nice shot by McDade.#CL#
McDade moves into the clinch.
McDade working aggressively here.
McDade tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Waterfall Jr's elbow.
Waterfall Jr tries to work over McDade's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Waterfall Jr on the inside.
Waterfall Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Waterfall Jr can't find room to land a body shot as McDade controls the action.
Waterfall Jr tries to throw a body punch but McDade avoids it by throwing Waterfall Jr back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for McDade.
A short right from McDade.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kevin McDade will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Waterfall Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McDade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Waterfall Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from McDade.
Waterfall Jr with a hook.
A jab from McDade misses.
McDade swings for the body but Waterfall Jr moves out of range.
Waterfall Jr misses with a double jab.
Waterfall Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
McDade looks to score with a jab to the body but Waterfall Jr is just out of range.
McDade throws a looping overhand right but Waterfall Jr ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Waterfall Jr! But no joy.
Waterfall Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Waterfall Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waterfall Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDade.
Waterfall Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
McDade with a hook.
Waterfall Jr misses with an uppercut.
McDade tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Waterfall Jr manages to circle out of the way.
Nice cross by McDade.#T1#
McDade misses with an uppercut.
McDade catches Waterfall Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McDade rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Waterfall Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
McDade on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Waterfall Jr. Waterfall Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Waterfall Jr throws a jab when McDade was well out of range.
McDade looks to land a right hand but Waterfall Jr moved out of range.
McDade staying out of range there.
McDade jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McDade throws a looping overhand right but Waterfall Jr ducks down to avoid it.
McDade lands a nice hook to Waterfall Jr's body. Waterfall Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McDade misses with a hook. Waterfall Jr ducked under it nicely.
McDade takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McDade misses with an uppercut. Waterfall Jr saw that one coming.
McDade throws the left hand but Waterfall Jr avoids the punch easily.
McDade ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Waterfall Jr moves away.
McDade throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Waterfall Jr. McDade does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDade throws a body shot but no joy.
Waterfall Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Waterfall Jr misses with a straight left.
McDade is looking to counter the offense by Waterfall Jr and move into the clinch.
McDade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Waterfall Jr.
McDade fails to land with a series of punches.
McDade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDade connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice jab there from Waterfall Jr.
McDade wants to clinch but Waterfall Jr slips to the side
enabling Waterfall Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
McDade displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
McDade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Waterfall Jr manages to avoid it.
Waterfall Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDade.
McDade waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Free Waterfall Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
McDade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McDade checks a leg kick.
McDade is looking to counter the offense by Waterfall Jr and move into the clinch.
McDade tries to clinch up but Waterfall Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
McDade gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr connects with the punch.
McDade defending well as Waterfall Jr loads up on a big left hand.
McDade rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Waterfall Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Waterfall Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McDade at a distance.
Waterfall Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Waterfall Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kevin McDade is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McDade misses with a straight left.
McDade tries to clinch up.
Waterfall Jr throws a looping overhand right but McDade ducks down to avoid it.
Waterfall Jr misses with a wild body shot.
McDade scores with a jab.#T4#
McDade moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDade misses with a wild body shot.
McDade connects with the punch.
A swing and a miss from Waterfall Jr.
McDade bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Waterfall Jr throws a low kick but McDade moves out of range easily.
Waterfall Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McDade jabs at Waterfall Jr's body.#CL#
McDade closes the distance and clinches.
Waterfall Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
McDade prevents a body shot from Waterfall Jr.
A short left from Waterfall Jr.
McDade blocks a body shot from Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by McDade.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kevin McDade.
Well McDade 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin McDade!

Event: ENIGMA 62
Date: Dec 12, 2021

#R1#
McDade takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McDade swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ruthlessness.
Ruthlessness takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McDade walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ruthlessness takes one to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Ruthlessness.
The fighters circling - Ruthlessness throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDade punishes Ruthlessness's body with a nice straight punch.
Ruthlessness throws a body punch but McDade moves out of range.
McDade scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruthlessness throws a hook but McDade blocks it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ruthlessness.
McDade throws a hook to the side of Ruthlessness's head but Ruthlessness sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
McDade has closed the distance and engaged Ruthlessness in a clinch.
McDade goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ruthlessness fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McDade's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McDade misses with the head strike.
McDade blocks a body shot from Ruthlessness.
McDade tries a body shot but Ruthlessness blocks it.
A hook to the body from Ruthlessness.
Ruthlessness blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
McDade scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDade.
Ruthlessness doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ruthlessness scores with a hook to the body.
McDade prevents a body shot from Ruthlessness.
Still in the clinch, McDade scores with a nice short uppercut.
McDade lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ruthlessness backwards.
McDade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McDade misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ruthlessness.
Ruthlessness misses with a punch on the inside.
Ruthlessness blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from McDade.
Ruthlessness blocking some punches.
Ruthlessness lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ruthlessness lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ruthlessness lands a left hand that snaps the head of McDade backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruthlessness has a couple of punches blocked by McDade.
Ruthlessness misses with a body punch.
Ruthlessness struggles to land a body shot inside as McDade controls his hands.
McDade misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Ruthlessness goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ruthlessness blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ruthlessness misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ruthlessness lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McDade lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ruthlessness working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ruthlessness blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McDade.
Ruthlessness presses McDade against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McDade misses with some punches.
McDade presses Ruthlessness against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McDade lands a shoulder strike.
Ruthlessness tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McDade tries to work over Ruthlessness's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McDade blocking some punches.
Ruthlessness misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ruthlessness misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDade.
McDade working aggressively here.
Ruthlessness throws a punch but it's blocked by McDade.
Ruthlessness misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Ruthlessness tries to throw a body punch but McDade avoids it by throwing Ruthlessness back against the cage.
McDade working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McDade blocking some punches.
McDade lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ruthlessness swings wildly with an uppercut but McDade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruthlessness misses with a punch to the body.
Ruthlessness swings wildly with an uppercut but McDade uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDade blocks an uppercut.
McDade lands with a left to the head.
McDade scores with a hook to the body.
McDade cracks Ruthlessness with a nice body shot.
Ruthlessness lands with a short shot to the head.
Ruthlessness blocks an uppercut.
Ruthlessness misses with the head strike.
McDade lands a nice uppercut.
McDade misses with the head strike. #BC#
McDade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McDade connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDade. Ruthlessness does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Ruthlessness throws a jab when McDade was well out of range.
McDade throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ruthlessness throws the left hand but McDade avoids the punch easily.
Ruthlessness throws the left hand but McDade avoids the punch easily.
Ruthlessness throws a big shot that misses.
McDade throws a lazy right hand but Ruthlessness sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McDade scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ruthlessness doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
McDade gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McDade blocks a body shot from Ruthlessness.
A head punch on the inside from McDade fails to land.
McDade pushes Ruthlessness back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McDade has a couple of punches blocked by Ruthlessness.
A short right from McDade on the inside.
Ruthlessness misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ruthlessness.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ruthlessness blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ruthlessness tries to throw a body punch but McDade avoids it by throwing Ruthlessness back against the cage.
McDade prevents a body shot from Ruthlessness.
McDade misses with a short punch on the inside.
McDade blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin McDade 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#
A shot to the liver by Ruthlessness. Beautiful body shot.
McDade tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ruthlessness paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ruthlessness loads up on a big right hand but McDade slips the punch.#CL#
McDade clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Ruthlessness fails to land.
McDade lands an uppercut.
McDade is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruthlessness can do to turn this around?
Ruthlessness lands with a short shot to the head.
Kevin McDade has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McDade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ruthlessness tries a body shot but McDade blocks it.
A short uppercut from Ruthlessness.
Ruthlessness misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDade misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ruthlessness blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ruthlessness blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruthlessness lands a shoulder strike.
McDade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McDade scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruthlessness prevents a body shot from McDade.
Ruthlessness tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ruthlessness blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McDade working aggressively here. #T1#
Ruthlessness throws a head punch that misses.
Ruthlessness tries a body shot but McDade blocks it.
Ruthlessness working aggressively here.
Ruthlessness misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ruthlessness swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ruthlessness lands a nice uppercut.
McDade lands a body shot in the clinch.
McDade has a couple of punches blocked by Ruthlessness.
McDade lands with a short punch from the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Ray Ruthlessness has been cut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McDade.
Ruthlessness prevents a body shot from McDade.
Ruthlessness working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McDade blocks a body shot from Ruthlessness.
Ruthlessness swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ruthlessness blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ruthlessness tries a body shot but McDade blocks it.
McDade prevents a body shot from Ruthlessness.
Ruthlessness has a couple of punches blocked by McDade.
McDade tries a body shot but Ruthlessness blocks it.
Ruthlessness throws a punch but it's blocked by McDade. #TD#
McDade drags the fight down to the ground. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
McDade is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ruthlessness wants to control from the top but McDade keeps moving.
Ruthlessness scoring with some ground and pound.
McDade has momentary wrist control but Ruthlessness slips an elbow through the middle.
McDade being controlled here, momentarily.
McDade keeping full guard, as Ruthlessness tries to pass. #SUB#
McDade looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
McDade throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
McDade escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ruthlessness gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ruthlessness postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Ruthlessness content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McDade keeping moving, preventing Ruthlessness from controlling successfully.
Ruthlessness with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McDade keeping moving, preventing Ruthlessness from controlling successfully. #SUB#
McDade is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ruthlessness defends well.#SUB#
McDade escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ruthlessness gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McDade keeping moving, preventing Ruthlessness from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruthlessness's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
McDade had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ruthlessness defends it easily.
Ruthlessness wants to control from the top but McDade keeps moving. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
McDade is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ruthlessness content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ruthlessness postures up and lands a big shot to McDade's brow. #SUB#
McDade looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ruthlessness trying to control the position from guard on top but McDade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruthlessness chips away with some ground and pound.
Ruthlessness slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ruthlessness working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McDade's head.#SUB#
McDade has his foot on Ruthlessness's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ruthlessness works his way back into a safe position though.
McDade keeping moving, preventing Ruthlessness from controlling successfully.
Ruthlessness is in close to McDade's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ray Ruthlessness will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ray Ruthlessness's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ruthlessness is looking to clinch but McDade is avoiding it.
Ray Ruthlessness seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Ruthlessness gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch on the inside from McDade fails to land.
Ruthlessness swings wildly with an uppercut but McDade uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ruthlessness scores with a nice hook to the head.
McDade lands a right hand.
McDade lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short body shot lands from Ruthlessness as the two fighters clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Ruthlessness.
McDade lands a hook that snaps the head of Ruthlessness backwards.
McDade misses with a punch to the body.
Ruthlessness has a couple of punches blocked by McDade.
McDade lands a left hand.
McDade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McDade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McDade swings wildly with an uppercut but Ruthlessness uses good head movement to avoid 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!
McDade misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Ruthlessness lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ruthlessness misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McDade throws a punch but it's blocked by Ruthlessness.
Ruthlessness misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ruthlessness.
Ruthlessness throws a punch but it's blocked by McDade.
McDade throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from McDade on the inside.
Ruthlessness scores with a shoulder strike.
Ruthlessness misses with the head strike.
McDade lands with a short shot to the head.
McDade misses with the head strike.
Ruthlessness has a couple of punches blocked by McDade.
McDade lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ruthlessness fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Ruthlessness scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Ruthlessness on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruthlessness works on McDade's body with a couple of short punches.
Ruthlessness misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ruthlessness fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Ruthlessness misses with a punch to the body.
Ruthlessness throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McDades head.
McDade misses with a punch on the inside.
McDade wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McDade scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ruthlessness throws a head punch that misses.
McDade has a couple of punches blocked by Ruthlessness.
Ruthlessness misses with some punches.
Ruthlessness lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, McDade scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ruthlessness tries to throw a body punch but McDade avoids it by throwing Ruthlessness back against the cage.
Ruthlessness misses with a punch on the inside.
McDade throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ruthlessnesss head.
Ruthlessness misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for McDade.
Ruthlessness tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McDade works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ruthlessness takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ruthlessness misses with some punches.
Ruthlessness can't find room to land a body shot as McDade controls the action. #T3#
Ruthlessness misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McDade.
McDade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ruthlessness blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
McDade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McDade ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McDade tries to clinch there but Ruthlessness circles away.
Ruthlessness swings for the body but McDade moves out of range.
McDade scores with a jab.
McDade lands with a hook. Ruthlessness tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL#
McDade gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short left from McDade.
Ruthlessness misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ruthlessness lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ruthlessness misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McDade lands a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDade lands with a right to the head.
McDade misses with the head strike.
McDade lands a right hand. #ROC#Ruthlessness is rocked!#T4#
McDade works on Ruthlessness's body with a couple of short punches.
Ruthlessness takes a shot to the head.
Ruthlessness is still on wobbly legs! Can McDade finish him?
McDade lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McDade pushes Ruthlessness against the cage. McDade is working some dirty boxing. McDade pushes off with a quick right hook! Ruthlessness goes down! Ruthlessness tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! McDade moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin McDade!

Event: RISE 1: Resurrection
Date: Oct 31, 2021

#R1#
Winner scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Winner looks to land a combination but McDade avoids it well.
Winner punishes McDade's body with a nice straight punch.
McDade scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McDade blocks a jab.
Winner misses with a double jab.
Winner wants to clinch.
Winner throws out a loose jab but McDade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Winner misses with a wild combination. #CL#
McDade rushes Winner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McDade tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Winner 's elbow.
A short body shot lands from McDade as the two fighters clinch.
McDade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDade tries to throw a body punch but Winner avoids it by throwing McDade back against the cage.
Winner is looking to break free of the clinch but McDade has double underhooks. #T1#
Winner misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDade.
McDade throws a head punch that misses.
Winner misses with the head strike.
Winner tries to circle away but McDade has him pinned against the cage.
McDade throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Winner s head.
Winner is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McDade to keep the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from McDade fails to land.
McDade misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Winner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Winner shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McDade pinned against the cage. McDade gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDade. Winner does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDade avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
McDade lands a jab to the head.
McDade has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Alfred Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
McDade scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McDade slips under a jab from Winner .
McDade connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McDade throws a right hand that Winner ducks under and follows up with a left that Winner also avoids with ease.
Winner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Winner misses.
McDade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Winner swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and McDade counters by moving into the clinch.
Winner 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McDade pushes Winner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McDade working aggressively here.
McDade scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Winner .
McDade lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Winner backwards. #BC2#
Winner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Winner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDade.
Kevin McDade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McDade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Winner sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
McDade has closed the distance and engaged Winner in a clinch.
McDade misses with a hook from the clinch.
Winner misses with a short punch on the inside.
McDade lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McDade misses with a hook from the clinch.
Winner is trying to force a seperation but McDade has the dominant position.
McDade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McDade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from McDade fails to land.
Winner throws a punch but it's blocked by McDade.
McDade throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Winner s head.
Winner is looking to break free of the clinch but McDade has double underhooks.
McDade tries a body shot but Winner blocks it. #T4##BC2#
Winner breaks the clinch.
Winner throws a combination. McDade tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McDade throws a looping overhand right but Winner ducks down to avoid it.
Winner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
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!
McDade throws a body punch but Winner moves out of range.
Winner throws a right and a left that McDade avoids nicely.
Winner misses with a takedown #CL#
and McDade counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McDade.
Kevin McDade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dah Winner .
McDade misses with a punch on the inside.
McDade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Winner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McDade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McDade lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McDade swings wildly with an uppercut but Winner uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin McDade dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Winner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McDade tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Winner manages to circle out of the way.
Winner throws a nice looking combination but McDade bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Winner walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Winner is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Winner with a poor takedown #CL#
and McDade counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McDade.
McDade 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.
Winner blocks a body shot from McDade.
McDade digs a right hand into Winner 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Winner 's gas tank.
McDade tries to pull guard but Winner won't allow it.
Winner blocks an uppercut.
McDade gets through Winner 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from McDade - that landed with a thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McDade jumps guard but Winner turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Winner is trying to pull guard but McDade has him pressed against the cage.
McDade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McDade.#T1#
McDade throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Winner s head.
Winner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McDade lands a body punch.
McDade lands an uppercut.
McDade lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Winner .
McDade working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Winner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Winner wants a takedown.
Kevin McDade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dah Winner .
McDade misses with a punch on the inside.
McDade lands a hook that snaps the head of Winner backwards.
McDade swings wildly with an uppercut but Winner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Winner takes a shot to the head. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Winner .
McDade lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDade lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Winner fails to pull guard.
Winner is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McDade pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Winner wants a takedown.
Winner is trying to break free.
McDade tries a body shot but Winner blocks it.
McDade lands a body shot in the clinch.
McDade lands with a light punch inside.
McDade lands a hook that snaps the head of Winner backwards.
A hook to the body from McDade.
Winner blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
McDade lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McDade.
McDade scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McDade lands with a left to the head.
Winner blocks an uppercut.
Winner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from McDade on the inside.
Winner jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McDade walks away with a smile on his face. Winner gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
McDade moves into the clinch successfully.
Winner blocking some punches.
McDade lands a left hand.
Winner prevents a body shot from McDade. #TD#
McDade pulls Winner into guard. #SUB#
McDade has his foot on Winner 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Winner works his way back into a safe position though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
McDade has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Winner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4##SUB#
McDade is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Winner is aware though and is defending well.
McDade on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McDade tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
McDade looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McDade avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
McDade has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Winner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McDade manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Winner manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
McDade stops Winner from standing up.
Winner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McDade. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
McDade postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Winner is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of McDade, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
McDade is looking to cinch up a triangle. Winner throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to McDade's body to avoid the submission. McDade has instead reached around Winner 's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! McDade arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kevin McDade!

Event: BKFC 20 - Widenose v Anacoreta
Date: Sep 18, 2021

#R1#
Wang lands a nice looking body shot.
Wang darts in trying to clinch
and McDade cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Wang instigates a clinch.
McDade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wang blocking some punches.
Wang tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wang.
McDade misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang swings wildly with an uppercut but McDade uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDade misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from McDade.
Wang fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McDade lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
McDade working aggressively here.
McDade lands a body shot.
Wang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McDade lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
McDade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice jab there from McDade. #CUT2#It looks like Long Wang has been cut.
Wang tries to clinch up
and McDade counters with a huge left! Wang is in big trouble! He's backing up but McDade isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Wang from any more damage. A dominating finish by McDade!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin McDade!

Event: BKFC 17 Emelianenko Bonaparte
Date: Aug 28, 2021

#R1#
McDade throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McDade throws a hook but VonMildenstein blocks it.
VonMildenstein feints the counter takedown.
McDade scores with a nice right hand. #CUT#It looks like Wolfgang VonMildenstein has been cut.
VonMildenstein takes one to the chin there.
A jab from McDade finds it's way through VonMildenstein's defenses. #ROC#VonMildenstein is rocked!
VonMildenstein looks up at the clock. Bad move! McDade lands a right hand from hell, dropping VonMildenstein. McDade pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin McDade!
The defeated Wolfgang VonMildenstein had this to say: 'This sucks'.

Event: ENIGMA 30
Date: Jul 10, 2021

#R1#
McDade moves in looking to clinch but Abdelrahman pushes him off.
Abdelrahman thumps McDade with a low kick.
A big left from Abdelrahman misses.
McDade stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman staying out of range there.
A nice leg kick from Abdelrahman, right into the meat of the thigh.
Abdelrahman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Abdelrahman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Abdelrahman swinging wildly here.
A telegraphed right hand from McDade misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdelrahman looks to score with a jab to the body but McDade is just out of range.
Abdelrahman sets himself, and McDade steps forward looking for the clinch! Abdelrahman avoids it this time.
A nice leg kick from Abdelrahman, right into the meat of the thigh.
Abdelrahman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Abdelrahman clobbers McDade with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Abdelrahman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Abdelrahman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McDade on the side of the head. #T1#
A good leg kick by Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Abdelrahman lands a jab to the nose.
Abdelrahman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Abdelrahman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Abdelrahman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Abdelrahman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circling - McDade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shahzad Abdelrahman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abdelrahman throws a chopping leg kick but McDade manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Abdelrahman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McDade has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A slow jab from McDade misses its intended target.
Abdelrahman tries to score with a low kick but McDade moves his leg out of the way.
Abdelrahman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McDade with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Abdelrahman to score with a decent uppercut.
McDade takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abdelrahman throws a hook to the side of McDade's head but McDade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDade unleashes a big counter combination but Abdelrahman bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McDade moves out of range of the body kick.
It seemed like McDade was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McDade's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McDade tries to bum rush Abdelrahman with a series of wild strikes but Abdelrahman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Abdelrahman slips under a jab.
Abdelrahman scores with a leg kick.
McDade slips a jab from Abdelrahman.
McDade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Abdelrahman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Abdelrahman lands a jab to McDade's midsection.
Abdelrahman misses with an uppercut.
Abdelrahman looks to land a left hand but McDade moved out of range nicely.
Jab from Abdelrahman.
A swing and a miss from Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McDade! But no joy.
A head kick by Abdelrahman misses
and McDade counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shahzad Abdelrahman dominated that 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.#R2#
Abdelrahman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CUT2#It looks like Shahzad Abdelrahman has been cut.
Abdelrahman slips a straight right by McDade.
Abdelrahman throws a leg kick which misses McDade's front leg but catches the back leg as McDade tries to avoid it.
Abdelrahman throws a front kick that sends McDade stumbling back into the cage.
Abdelrahman connects with a leg kick.
McDade on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Abdelrahman throws a leg kick
and McDade counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A chopping leg kick lands by Abdelrahman.
McDade lands with an uppercut that bounces Abdelrahman off the cage and back into range.
Abdelrahman connects with a jab.
McDade checks the leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abdelrahman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McDade moves out of range of the body kick.
McDade takes a kick to the side of the head.
A slow jab from McDade misses its intended target. #T1#
The fighters circling - McDade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Abdelrahman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDade.
McDade misses with a hook.
Abdelrahman lands a nice leg kick that just misses McDade's sensitive parts.
Shahzad Abdelrahman is winning the standup battle so far.
McDade 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.
Abdelrahman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDade can do to turn this around?
Abdelrahman throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Abdelrahman throws a leg kick
and McDade counters with a stiff right hand.
McDade throws a shot from downtown. Abdelrahman moves away and avoids it.
Abdelrahman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Abdelrahman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McDade 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.
Abdelrahman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as McDade checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A jab lands there for McDade.
Abdelrahman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
Abdelrahman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDade on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Abdelrahman takes a swing at McDade's ribcage but misses.
Abdelrahman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Abdelrahman jabs McDade to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Abdelrahman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Donk. Abdelrahman catches McDade right on the button with a cross.
Abdelrahman throws a big shot that misses.
Abdelrahman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice body punch from Abdelrahman.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A bone on bone clash there as McDade blocks the leg kick.
McDade swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McDade 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.
An inside leg kick lands from Abdelrahman.
McDade avoids the body shot from Abdelrahman.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shahzad Abdelrahman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shahzad Abdelrahman's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
McDade moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Abdelrahman throws a head kick but McDade moves out of range.
Abdelrahman jabs McDade to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Abdelrahman, as that shot connected.
A slapping body kick lands there for Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman throws a leg kick
and McDade counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Some bone on bone action there as McDade checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Abdelrahman ducks under a wild hook from McDade.
Abdelrahman fails to land with a series of punches.
McDade throws out a counter right but Abdelrahman avoids it with no problem.
Abdelrahman misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdelrahman with the inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Abdelrahman.
McDade takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abdelrahman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McDade misses with a looping left.
Abdelrahman looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T1#
Abdelrahman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Abdelrahman lands a leg kick that knocks McDade off balance momentarily.
Nice shot lands for Abdelrahman.
McDade's corner calls for a 1-2. McDade obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Abdelrahman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Abdelrahman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McDade. That did some damage!
McDade moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Abdelrahman throws a leg kick but McDade checks it.
McDade throws out a counter right but Abdelrahman avoids it with no problem.
Abdelrahman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Abdelrahman is looking to score with low kicks.
McDade looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Abdelrahman feints and then cracks McDade's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McDade down.
Abdelrahman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice shot by Abdelrahman.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abdelrahman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T2#
Abdelrahman throws an off balance right hand #KD2#
and McDade counters with a beautiful punch that sends Abdelrahman to the canvas!
McDade wants to get up but he can't break Abdelrahman's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
McDade won't allow Abdelrahman to sweep him here.
McDade must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Abdelrahman trying to control the position here.
Kevin McDade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#ES#
Abdelrahman kicks McDade off and gets to his feet.
A low kick from Abdelrahman misses
and McDade counters with a stiff right hand.
Shahzad Abdelrahman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Abdelrahman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shahzad Abdelrahman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Abdelrahman 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shahzad Abdelrahman!
Shahzad Abdelrahman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: ENIGMA 24
Date: Jun 12, 2021

#R1#
A big left from McDade misses.
Montgomery takes a swing at McDade's ribcage but misses.
Montgomery blocks a jab.
McDade throws a body shot but no joy.
Montgomery keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDade.
A punch combination from Montgomery misses.
A big right from Montgomery misses. #KD2#
McDade waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Montgomery . Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Montgomery to the canvas! Can he finish him!? #ROC2#Montgomery is rocked!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
McDade got a little sloppy there for a moment and Montgomery has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McDade has managed to get both his arms back between Montgomery 's legs - danger averted.
Oh Montgomery is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Montgomery trying to keep a closed guard but McDade is proving a slippery customer.
Montgomery seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
Montgomery looking for a guillotine here but McDade defends easily. #T1##SUB#
Montgomery had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McDade defends it easily.
Montgomery tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McDade really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Montgomery . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Montgomery is trying to control the position but McDade postures up.
Montgomery looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McDade preventing the sweep. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McDade controls from within his opponent's guard.
McDade is looking to stand up but Montgomery won't let him. #SUB#
Montgomery is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! McDade rolls with it to try and escape but Montgomery cranks on the arm and McDade is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jenerick Montgomery !
A relieved looking Jenerick Montgomery thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: ENIGMA 20
Date: May 22, 2021

#R1#
Camara connects with a solid leg kick.
McDade takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McDade lands with a good body shot.
Camara connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McDade's hands.
Camara swings widly with a right hand #KD2#
and McDade lands a stunning uppercut that sends Camara to the mat! #ROC2#Camara is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDade seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Camara on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Camara tries to get out of the position.
McDade trying to mount his opponent but Camara defends it.
McDade has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Camara is trying desperately to improve position.
McDade controlling the pace for now. #T1#
McDade can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Camara is looking to escape.
Camara is looking to improve his position but McDade isn't that keen on the idea.#SU2#
McDade is standing up, even though he is in mount.
McDade lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A swing and a miss from McDade.
Camara is looking to counter the offense by McDade and move into the clinch.
Camara looks to throw the jab but McDade is out of range.
McDade cracks Camara with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Camara tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but McDade pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Camara is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin McDade!

Event: NC Inter Alliance - R5
Date: Apr 24, 2021

#R1#
Peanut slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Peanut. McDade does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Peanut misses.
A swing and a miss from McDade.
Peanut gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McDade.
Peanut dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McDade scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Peanut avoids the body shot from McDade.
Nice uppercut lands for Peanut. That snapped McDade's head back.
Peanut lands a head shot.
Peanut takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Peanut misses with a lunging right hand
and McDade makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peanut is looking to clinch.
McDade connects with a good right hand that stumbles Peanut. Peanut circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Peanut misses with a body shot.
Peanut jabs McDade to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Peanut ducks under a wild hook from McDade.
Peanut throws an overhand right that lands on McDade's shoulder, as McDade tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from McDade on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McDade digs a good hook to Peanut's body.
Peanut missing with a left hand there. McDade was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from McDade on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Peanut throws a looping overhand right but McDade ducks down to avoid it.
Peanut lands with a right hand.
A jab from McDade misses.
Peanut wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
McDade has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Peanut takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McDade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Peanut was well out of range. Poor timing from McDade.
McDade avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice uppercut lands for McDade. That snapped Peanut's head back. #CL#
Peanut closes the distance and clinches.
Peanut scores with a shot to the side of McDade's head.
A head punch on the inside from McDade fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Peanut. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Peanut fails to land.
Peanut softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Peanut.
Peanut misses with a punch on the inside.
McDade lands with a light punch inside.
Peanut lands a hook to the side of the head.
McDade misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
McDade escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McDade ducks under a wild hook from Peanut.
Peanut waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDade.
A shot to the body from McDade misses
and Peanut counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Kevin McDade has been cut.
McDade swats away the attempt to clinch by Peanut.
McDade swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Peanut.
McDade looks to land a right hand but Peanut moved out of range.#T3#
Peanut blocks a jab.
Peanut stuns McDade with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Peanut pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Peanut takes a swing at McDade's ribcage but misses.
McDade misses with a body shot.
Peanut is looking to counter the offense by McDade and move into the clinch.
Peanut misses with a body shot
and McDade counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A punch lands to the side of Peanut 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL#
Peanut drives through and clinches with McDade against the cage.
A shot in the inside from McDade.
McDade tries to work over Peanut's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Peanut misses with a hook to the ribs.
Peanut scores with a shot to the side of McDade's head.
Peanut prevents a body shot from McDade.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Peanut creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McDade misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Peanut gets control of McDade's arms and successfully pulls guard. Peanut will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
McDade is posturing up here but Peanut has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! McDade tries to roll out but it's too tight and McDade has to tap! Slick submission there by Peanut!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dick Peanut!
An out of breath Dick Peanut thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: NC Inter Alliance - R4
Date: Apr 03, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Chambers forces McDade back against the cage and clinches.
Chambers misses with a punch to the body.
Chambers throws a punch but it's blocked by McDade.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chambers.
McDade doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chambers swings wildly with an uppercut but McDade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chambers misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Chambers fails to land.
Chambers tries to land knees in the clinch but McDade avoids the damage to the body.
Chambers throws a punch but it's blocked by McDade.
Chambers throws a punch but it's blocked by McDade.
McDade blocking some punches.
Chambers tries to work over McDade's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chambers can't find room to land a body shot as McDade controls the action.
Chambers misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDade is looking to break free of the clinch but Chambers has double underhooks.
McDade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McDade tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chambers can't find room to land a body shot as McDade controls the action.
McDade working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chambers throws a punch but it's blocked by McDade.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chambers. #T1#
Chambers is trying to maintain a safe position but McDade gets an underhook and turns Chambers into the cage.
Chambers taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Chambers just misses with a elbow thrown towards McDade's brow.
McDade scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for McDade.
McDade scores with a shot to the side of Chambers's head.
A bit of stalling here from Chambers.
McDade throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Chambers throws an elbow but misses.
The referee calls for Chambers to work.
Chambers misses with a body punch.
Chambers misses with a punch on the inside.
McDade lands a body shot.
McDade blocking some punches.
McDade is looking to break free of the clinch but Chambers has double underhooks.
Chambers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chambers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chambers has a couple of punches blocked by McDade.
Chambers working aggressively here.
Chambers misses with a body punch. #T2#
McDade is trying to force a seperation but Chambers has the dominant position.
McDade lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McDade struggles to land a body shot inside as Chambers controls his hands.
McDade tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McDade works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A bit of stalling here from Chambers.
Chambers misses with a hook from the clinch.
McDade lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hand to the body from McDade.
McDade goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from McDade.
Chambers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McDade blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McDade wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chambers working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Chambers fails to land.
Chambers swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
McDade breaks the clinch.
McDade cracks Chambers with a hook to the temple - Chambers is on wobbly legs here! McDade swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Chambers falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! McDade wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kevin McDade!

Event: NC Inter Alliance - R3
Date: Mar 13, 2021

#R1#
McGuire misses with a lunging right hand
and McDade cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from McGuire misses.
McGuire comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McGuire lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A slow jab from McDade misses its intended target.
A countering left hand to the body from McGuire misses.
McDade takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big right from McDade misses.
McGuire lands a nice hook to McDade's body. McDade takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
McGuire fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McDade, pushing him back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from McGuire.
McDade lands a hook to the side of the head.
McDade definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McDade tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing McDade back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McDades head.
McDade lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McGuire or not.
McDade tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire tries a body shot but McDade blocks it.
McDade misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Come on McGuire - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McDade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McDade doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McDade lands with a right to the head.
McGuire slowing the pace effectively.
McGuire leaning his opponent against the cage.
McGuire lands a shot to the body.
McDade blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from McDade - that landed with a thud.
McGuire works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McGuire swings wildly with an uppercut but McDade uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
McDade drags the fight down to the ground.
McGuire trying to stand up but can't free himself from McDade's guard.#SUB#
McGuire avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McDade trying to keep a closed guard but McGuire is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
McGuire wants to stand but McDade has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
McDade is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
McDade is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McGuire defends well.
McGuire wants to stand but McDade is controlling his posture from full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
McGuire postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by McDade.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDade moves away.
McDade lands a right hook to the body.
McGuire throws a body punch but McDade moves out of range.
McGuire is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McDade rather than just go for the knockout.
McGuire rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McDade counters with a stiff right hand.
McGuire lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McGuire jabs McDade to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McGuire throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McGuire takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McDade has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire misses with a straight right.
McDade scores with a jab to the head. #T4#
McGuire lands a nice shot that snaps McDade's head back.
McDade closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McDade ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGuire closes the distance but McDade moves to the side
and McDade counters with a straight right hand.
McGuire stuns McDade with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
McGuire misses with a shot to the body
and McGuire takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGuire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDade.
McGuire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGuire fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Payton McGuire dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
McDade bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGuire is looking to clinch.
McGuire avoids the body shot from McDade.
McDade takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
McDade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire drops his hands momentarily and McDade takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDade was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
McGuire throws a looping overhand right but McDade ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McGuire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGuire walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McDade throws a lazy right hand but McGuire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGuire slips a jab from McDade.
McGuire swings for the body but McDade moves out of range. #T1#
McGuire connects with a body shot that sends McDade's belly button to the back.
McDade takes one to the side of the head.
Payton McGuire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGuire lands a nice looking body shot.
McDade is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
McDade takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McGuire stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McDade lands with a good body shot.
McDade's corner calls for a 1-2. McDade obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from McGuire in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
McDade lunges at McGuire with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McGuire's hand. #ROC#McGuire is rocked!
McDade tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McGuire manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGuire unleashes a big counter combination but McDade bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McGuire is still on wobbly legs! Can McDade finish him?
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - McDade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDade slips a jab from McGuire.
A counter left hand to the body from McDade misses its target.
McGuire lands a jab to McDade's midsection.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but McDade is just out of range.
McGuire seems to have recovered his senses.
McDade avoids the body shot from McGuire.
It looked like McDade wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
McGuire misses with a straight left.
McDade swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#KD#
McDade bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops McGuire! He dives into his guard looking to finish! #SU#
McDade gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
McGuire misses with a left hand
and McDade counters with a right hand from hell and McGuire is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kevin McDade!

Event: NC Inter Alliance - R2
Date: Feb 20, 2021

#R1#
Plumber takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McDade moves out of range of the strikes.
McDade with a hook.
Kevin McDade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Plumber on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McDade lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McDade bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McDade lands a slapping body shot.
McDade lands a slapping body shot.
McDade feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Plumbers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDade lunges at Plumber with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Plumber's hand.
McDade connects with a single shot there.
A lazy left from McDade finds it's target.
Plumber takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Plumber takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McDade lands with a straight right. Plumber didn't see that one coming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McDade.#T1#
Plumber moves forwards but McDade connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Plumber walks into a left hand.
McDade scores with a nice head shot.
Plumber takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McDade dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, jab by McDade - just one landing.
Plumber moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Plumber closes this distance looking for a takedown but McDade circles away.
A jab lands there for McDade.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Plumber takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A shot to the liver by McDade. Beautiful body shot.
McDade comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McDade throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
McDade cracks Plumber with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Plumber takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Plumber throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McDade lands a jab.
McDade connects with a single shot there.
McDade scores with a body shot.
McDade scores with a hook.
Plumber throws a right hand that misses
and McDade counters with a stiff right hand.
McDade works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McDade connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McDade scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Plumber walks into a left hand.
Plumber gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T3#
Plumber drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McDade paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McDade, as that shot connected.
McDade connects with a good right hand that stumbles Plumber. Plumber circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McDade scores with a nice right hand.
McDade lands a head shot.
McDade ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McDade with a hook.
Plumber looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McDade pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Plumber back to the cage. McDade follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDade 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.
Plumber misses with a wild body shot.
Good exchange - McDade coming out on top.
McDade lunges at Plumber with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Plumber's hand. #T4#
Plumber takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McDade paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Plumber looks to score with a jab to the body but McDade is just out of range.
McDade jabs Plumber right on the nose. Plumber blinks but takes it well.
Plumber throws a hook but McDade avoids it easily.
McDade works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McDade scores with a punch to the head.
Plumber takes a swing at McDade's ribcage but misses.
McDade paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McDade scores with a jab to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Plumber on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McDade thuds a left hand into Plumber's body.
McDade lands with a good body shot.
Plumber has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Plumber there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin McDade dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
McDade bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Plumber's head.
Plumber drops his hands momentarily and McDade takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McDade works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Plumber takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice shot by McDade.
McDade cracks Plumber with a right hand to the side of the head.
Decent striking displayed by McDade there.
A left lands for McDade.
McDade sizes up Plumber with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Plumber walks into a jab.
McDade's corner calls for a 1-2. McDade obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McDade connects with a right hand. Plumber shakes it off.
McDade scores with a shot to the body.
McDade avoids the body shot from Plumber. #T1#
McDade jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McDade scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McDade scores with a one two! Plumber had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Plumber drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Plumber on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Plumber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDade.
McDade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDade lands a jab to the head.
McDade 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.
A cross from McDade lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDade circles away from the clinch attempt
and McDade counters with a nice uppercut.
McDade blocks a jab.#T2##CL#
Plumber clinches. #BC2#
McDade breaks the clinch.
Nice cross by McDade.
McDade throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Plumber stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McDade throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Plumber on the side of the head.
McDade lands with a hook. Plumber tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McDade cracks Plumber with a good jab.
A lazy left from McDade finds it's target.
A cross from McDade lands.
A shot to the liver by McDade. Beautiful body shot.
Plumber tries to close the distance and clinch but McDade swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Plumber moves into range and clinches up with McDade.#BC2#
McDade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
McDade connects with a right hand. Plumber shakes it off.
Plumber is looking to wear down McDade with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McDade lands a head shot.
McDade with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Plumber has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Plumber there as he acknowledges the shot.
Plumber tries to clinch but McDade is having none of it.
McDade connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McDade has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McDade lands with a straight right. Plumber didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheers as McDade lands an impressive looking overhand right. Plumber doesn't seem phased though.
McDade moves away from the strike by Plumber.
Plumber misses with a leg kick
and McDade counters with a nice body shot.
McDade lands a glancing blow to the side of Plumber's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab lands there for McDade.
Good shot there by McDade.#T4#
McDade moves out of range as Plumber strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for McDade.
McDade shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Plumber eats them both and turns towards McDade to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
McDade keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McDade ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Plumber on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McDade looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McDade scores with a jab. Plumber acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McDade cracks Plumber with a good jab.
Plumber takes one to the chin there.
McDade scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kevin McDade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Plumber misses with a head kick.
McDade moves into range and connects with a jab.
McDade connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Plumber's hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin McDade showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Plumber just misses with a punch to the body.
McDade swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McDade moves away from the strike by Plumber.
McDade digs a good body shot into Plumber's ribs.
Plumber takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McDade jabs Plumber right on the nose. Plumber blinks but takes it well.
Plumber takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Donk. McDade catches Plumber right on the button with a cross.
Plumber takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McDade scores with a one two! Plumber had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Left hook, right uppercut from McDade. #ROC2#Plumber is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice jab there from McDade.
Oh Plumber is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Plumber shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McDade defends it nicely.
Plumber seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Plumber takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McDade, as that shot connected.
Plumber takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jab by McDade.
Kevin McDade seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDade stuns Plumber with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Plumber moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Plumber takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Plumber drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Plumber on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDade scores with a decent looking hook.
McDade smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
Plumber takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McDade connects with a nice looking jab.
McDade scores with a sloppy right hand. Plumber should have avoided that one.
McDade connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Charlie Plumber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDade tests Plumber's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice jab there from McDade.
McDade jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McDade fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Plumber on the side of the head.
McDade lands the left hand.
McDade bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Plumber's head backwards.
Plumber ducks right into an uppercut from McDade. #T3#
Nice cross by McDade.
McDade comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McDade's jab looks to have found its range, popping Plumber under the eye.
Nice straight punches there by McDade. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McDade.
McDade lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Plumber looks to land a left hand but McDade moved out of range nicely.
Plumber takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McDade jabs Plumber right on the nose. Plumber blinks but takes it well.
McDade connects with a body shot that sends Plumber's belly button to the back.
McDade lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Decent striking displayed by McDade there.
McDade connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Plumber momentarily.
Plumber takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T4#
McDade lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McDade.
Good exchange - McDade coming out on top.
McDade keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Good shot there by McDade.
A punch lands to the side of Plumber 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McDade stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McDade 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.
McDade scores with a nice right hand.
McDade tests Plumber's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Plumber takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McDade uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Plumber has time to react.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin McDade comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McDade winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Franklin scores the fight 24:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 24:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin McDade!

Event: NC Inter Alliance - R1
Date: Jan 30, 2021

#R1#
Jr moves out of range as McDade strikes.
It looked like Jr was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jr tests McDade's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#It looks like Kevin McDade has been cut.
McDade looks to land a right hand but Jr moved out of range.
Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McDade moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McDade has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
McDade fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jr on the side of the head.
Kevin McDade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDade is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jr.
McDade misses with an uppercut. Jr saw that one coming.
Jr throws a big counter combination but McDade scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McDade feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McDade ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDade is looking for the big counter here.
McDade takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from McDade.
Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and McDade counters with a left to the body.
Jr lands a jab to the head.
McDade throws a hook but Jr avoids it easily.#KD#
Jr feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends McDade sprawling to the canvas! McDade rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Jr finish him?! #ROC#McDade is rocked!
McDade misses with an uppercut. Jr saw that one coming.
Jr was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McDade is still on wobbly legs! Can Jr finish him?#T1#
McDade scores with a body shot.
McDade seems to have recovered his senses.
Jr ducks under a wild hook from McDade.
Nice defenses there by McDade.
McDade misses with a straight left.
McDade is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jr.
McDade takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT#That has opened up Kevin McDade's cut even more.
McDade misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - McDade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jr swings widly with a right hand
and McDade counters with a stiff right hand.
A slow jab from Jr misses its intended target. #KD#
Jr lands a big right hand that sends McDade crashing to the mat! Jr stays standing though and waves McDade back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Jr misses.
Jr has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jr cracks McDade with a good jab.
Jr looks to throw the jab but McDade is out of range.
McDade throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDade.
Jr moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
McDade ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #KD#
Jr feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends McDade sprawling to the canvas! McDade rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Jr finish him?!
Jr swings for the body but McDade moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from McDade misses.
McDade ducks under a wild hook from Jr.
McDade misses with an uppercut.
Jr is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McDade changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Jr is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McDade rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McDade takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#The cut above Kevin McDade's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice body punch from McDade.
McDade throws a jab but it's blocked by Jr.
Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McDade moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McDade throws a lazy right hand but Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
McDade avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McDade moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McDade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McDade lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jr looks to land a left hand but McDade moved out of range nicely.
McDade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McDade misses with a hook.
McDade throws a looping overhand right but Jr ducks down to avoid it.
McDade throws a looping overhand right but Jr ducks down to avoid it.
McDade ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jr scores with a nice head shot.
McDade throws a looping overhand right but Jr ducks down to avoid it.
McDade lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jr at a distance.
McDade misses with an uppercut. Jr saw that one coming.
McDade misses with a double jab.
Jr throws a jab when McDade was well out of range.
McDade misses with an uppercut. Jr saw that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDade scores with a punch to the head.#T4#
McDade changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jr throws a hook to the side of McDade's head but McDade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDade manages to avoid it.
Jr throws a hook but McDade blocks it.
Jr lands a nice hook to McDade's body. McDade takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jr slips a straight right by McDade.
Jr throws a hook but McDade avoids it easily.
Jr misses with an uppercut.
Jr loads up on a big right hand but McDade slips the punch.
A jab from McDade finds it's way through Jr's defenses.
Jr throws a series of punches but McDade moves out of range.
McDade uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jr has time to react.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McDade moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McDade looks to land a right hand but Jr moved out of range.
Jr is looking for a counter combo.
McDade throws a good cross that connects.
McDade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from McDade finds it's way through Jr's defenses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Don Clones Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin McDade's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jr ducks under a wild hook from McDade.
Jr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McDade listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A punch combination from Jr misses.
Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jr moves away from the strike by McDade.
McDade connects with a body shot.
Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jr throws a shot from downtown. McDade moves away and avoids it.
McDade jabs at Jr's body.
McDade misses with a left hand
and Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Jr throws a jab when McDade was well out of range.
Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDade scores with the left hand. Jr knows he should have avoided that one.
McDade lands with a shot to the body.
Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDade throws out the jab.
Nice cross by McDade.#T1#
Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jr misses with a straight right.
Jr walks into a left hand.
Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McDade steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jr.
Jr misses with a looping left.
Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jr misses with a hook.
McDade throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McDade scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by McDade.
McDade cracks Jr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDade ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like McDade was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Jr looks to throw the jab but McDade is out of range.
A jab lands there for Jr.#CUT#Kevin McDade's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Jr misses the shot to the body.
Don Clones Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Jr misses with a hook. McDade ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - McDade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDade fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jr staying out of range there.
McDade takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A big right from McDade misses.
McDade misses the jab.
Jr is looking to counter punch.
McDade misses with a wild combination.
Jr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by McDade.
Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDade.
Jr walks into a stiff left hand from McDade.#T3#
McDade moves out of range as Jr strikes.
A slow jab from McDade misses its intended target.
McDade looks to land a combination but Jr avoids it well.
Jr staying out of range there.
McDade connects with a single shot there.
Jr slips a jab from McDade.
Jr moves out of range as McDade strikes.
Jr slips a straight right by McDade.
Jr throwing a counter right hand but McDade manages to avoid it.
Jr misses with a hook. McDade ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Jr misses the target.
A shot to the liver by McDade. Beautiful body shot.
McDade takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A telegraphed right hand from Jr misses the target.
McDade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDade is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jr.
McDade takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kevin McDade's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Don Clones Jr!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 25, 2020

#R1#
McDade lunges at Von Cardiff with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Von Cardiff's hand.
Von Cardiff takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A swing and a miss from McDade.#TD#
Von Cardiff looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for McDade!
Von Cardiff controlling the position.
McDade wants to control but Von Cardiff postures up.
McDade is trying to get back to half guard.
Von Cardiff controls the position.
McDade is looking to reverse the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McDade can do anything to dispel that myth.
A lull in the action here.
Check out the look on Von Cardiff's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #T1#
Von Cardiff connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused McDade some visible discomfort.
McDade takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Von Cardiff is chipping away with strikes.
McDade on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Von Cardiff lands a decent elbow from side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Von Cardiff grinds an elbow into McDade's temple.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
McDade really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Von Cardiff. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Von Cardiff cracks McDade with an elbow. That is naaassty.
McDade takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
McDade is trying to get back to half guard.
Von Cardiff lands some shots froms side control.
Von Cardiff is putting a hurting on McDade here, landing some big shots from side control. #T2#
Von Cardiff working the head with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Cardiff landing strikes.
McDade is looking to regain half guard here but Von Cardiff keeps moving and retains side control.
Von Cardiff landing a few strikes.
McDade is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Von Cardiff working the ground and pound.
Von Cardiff grinds an elbow into McDade's temple.
McDade is trying to control Von Cardiff's posture but Von Cardiff avoids it.
McDade on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Von Cardiff works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Von Cardiff works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Von Cardiff lands a nice forearm strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Cardiff is staying tight to McDade's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
McDade can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Von Cardiff is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
McDade is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Von Cardiff asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Von Cardiff lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear McDade down.
McDade is letting Von Cardiff control him for a moment.
McDade tries to improve position but can't.
Von Cardiff lands a few punches from side control.
Von Cardiff 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.
Von Cardiff controlling the position. #T4#
Von Cardiff lands a nice forearm strike.
McDade can't do much from the bottom here.
McDade is trying to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Von Cardiff stalls from top position.
You can see the frustration on McDade's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Von Cardiff creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The referee asks Von Cardiff politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Von Cardiff prefers to stall for the moment though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Von Cardiff dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A left lands for McDade.
McDade staying out of range there.
Von Cardiff looks to land a left hand but McDade moved out of range nicely.
Von Cardiff is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDade can do to turn this around?#TD#
McDade gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Von Cardiff works over McDade with some ground and pound from guard.
Von Cardiff postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Von Cardiff not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Von Cardiff postures up and lands a big shot to McDade's brow.
McDade looking to control.
Edward Von Cardiff overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Von Cardiff slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Von Cardiff slows the pace down.
McDade taking punishment in the form of punches.
Von Cardiff in side control lands a decent elbow. #T1#
McDade can't do much from the bottom here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Von Cardiff has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Von Cardiff landing strikes.
Check out the look on Von Cardiff's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
You can see the frustration on McDade's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Von Cardiff grinds an elbow into McDade's temple.
McDade struggling a bit here.
Von Cardiff working the body and head with strikes.
McDade can't do much from the bottom here.
Von Cardiff lands a few punches from side control.
Von Cardiff lands a nice forearm strike. #T2#
Von Cardiff is staying tight to McDade's torso, preventing him from escaping.
You can see the frustration on McDade's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Von Cardiff taking a breather here.
Von Cardiff working the head with strikes.
Von Cardiff in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Von Cardiff seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McDade for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Von Cardiff continues to stall.
McDade is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Von Cardiff controlling from side mount.
Von Cardiff scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at McDade to see if he's OK.
Von Cardiff lands an elbow.
McDade is looking to regain half guard here but Von Cardiff keeps moving and retains side control.
McDade taking a bit of punishment here - Von Cardiff scoring with strikes.
Von Cardiff cracks McDade with a big elbow.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
McDade is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Von Cardiff is controlling him well.
McDade is looking to regain half guard here but Von Cardiff keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
Von Cardiff controls the position from side control.
McDade is working to avoid the ground and pound but Von Cardiff connects with a decent elbow.
Von Cardiff creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Von Cardiff controlling the position from side mount.
Von Cardiff landing a few strikes.
Von Cardiff lands a few punches from side control.
Von Cardiff controlling the position from side mount.
You can see the frustration on McDade's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Von Cardiff in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Von Cardiff dominated that second round.
That's time! Von Cardiff's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Von Cardiff throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McDade swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Von Cardiff throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Von Cardiff loads up on a big right hand but McDade slips the punch.
Von Cardiff misses with a series of wild punches.
A big left from Von Cardiff misses. #TD#
Von Cardiff closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. McDade quickly recovers to half guard.
McDade is trying to escape back to his feet but Von Cardiff uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Von Cardiff scores with a couple of short elbows.
Von Cardiff is working McDade over with some ground and pound from side control.
McDade struggling a bit here.
The referee asks Von Cardiff politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Von Cardiff prefers to stall for the moment though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Cardiff is chipping away with strikes. #T1#
McDade is trying to control Von Cardiff's posture but Von Cardiff avoids it.
McDade is being controlled here.
McDade takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Von Cardiff looks up at the clock and then as McDade takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Von Cardiff smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Von Cardiff controls the position.
Von Cardiff working away.
McDade is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on McDade's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Von Cardiff is putting a hurting on McDade here, landing some big shots from side control.
Von Cardiff works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Von Cardiff taking a breather here. #T2#
McDade is trying to control Von Cardiff's posture but Von Cardiff avoids it.
McDade seems a little lost for a moment, as Von Cardiff dominates the positioning.
Von Cardiff scores with a couple of short elbows.
McDade takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Von Cardiff looks up at the clock and then as McDade takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Von Cardiff smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
McDade struggling a bit here.
Von Cardiff just content to control the position. #T3#
McDade wants to control but Von Cardiff postures up.
McDade takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Von Cardiff creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Von Cardiff lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear McDade down.
Von Cardiff lands a nice forearm strike.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
McDade wants to control but Von Cardiff postures up.
Von Cardiff landing a few strikes.
McDade is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McDade wants to control but Von Cardiff postures up.
Von Cardiff working the body and head with strikes. #T4#
McDade is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
McDade is trying to control Von Cardiff's posture but Von Cardiff avoids it.
Von Cardiff works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
McDade struggling a bit here.
Von Cardiff lands a nice forearm strike.
Von Cardiff is putting a hurting on McDade here, landing some big shots from side control.
McDade is letting Von Cardiff control him for a moment.
McDade struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Von Cardiff.
Kevin McDade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Edward Von Cardiff is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McDade on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Von Cardiff slows the pace down.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Von Cardiff showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Von Cardiff 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:25
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Von Cardiff!

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