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Event:
CCF 19:Veronin v Wearmouth II
Date: May 05, 2018 |
#R1#
McMaster moves out of range of the body kick.
McMaster is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McMaster misses with a few strikes there.
McMaster cracks a nice hook into Tielemans's ribs.
McMaster misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Tielemans on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tielemans lands a jab to the head.
McMaster swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tielemans.
McMaster uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tielemans.
Tielemans uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McMaster.
#CL2#
Tielemans has McMaster up against the cage in a clinch.
McMaster makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tielemans is working McMaster over against the cage.
McMaster throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tielemanss head.
A nice left hand lands by Tielemans.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McMaster throws a punch but it's blocked by Tielemans.
McMaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McMaster is leaning against Tielemans and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#TD2#
Tielemans successfully pulls guard.
McMaster has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McMaster stays in close to Tielemans's body and controls the position.
McMaster slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
McMaster trying to control from half guard but Tielemans is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tielemans makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tielemans.
Tielemans is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McMaster wants to control from the top but Tielemans keeps moving. #SUB2#
Tielemans looking for a guillotine here but McMaster defends easily.
#SUB2#
Tielemans is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! McMaster has his hands clasped together but Tielemans extends and breaks McMaster's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Tielemans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Youri Tielemans!
Youri Tielemans seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
CCF FN 16:Butler vs Bitetti
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1#
McMaster scores with a jab to the head.
McMaster defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Monroe.
Nice takedown defense from McMaster. No joy for Monroe on that attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McMaster.#CUT#
It looks like Brandon Monroe has been cut.#KD#
McMaster cracks Monroe with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Monroe looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can McMaster finish him?
#ROC#
Monroe is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. McMaster engages and cracks Monroe with a massive lead left hook - Monroe tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! McMaster is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kane McMaster!
After winning the bout, Kane McMaster thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
KFC: Farewell 310k
Date: Feb 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Marston lands a slapping body shot.
Marston has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Devil Dogs in the buildup to the fight.
Marston throws a body punch but McMaster moves out of range.
McMaster throws out a counter right but Marston avoids it with no problem.
McMaster lands a nice shot to the body.
McMaster takes one to the chin there.
McMaster tests Marston's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McMaster moves out of range of the strikes.
Marston throws a right hand that misses
and McMaster counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marston misses with a body shot
and McMaster cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marston moves forwards but McMaster connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McMaster throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marston stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!
McMaster just misses with a punch to the body.
McMaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marston moves away.
McMaster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marston was well out of range. Poor timing from McMaster.
McMaster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McMaster missing with a left hand there. Marston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Decent striking displayed by Marston there.#CUT#
It looks like Kane McMaster has been cut.#T1#
Marston misses with a hook.
A big left from Marston misses.
A little jabbing left from McMaster on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McMaster has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
McMaster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McMaster lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Marston instigates a clinch.
Marston lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marston working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
McMaster's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McMaster misses with a wild combination.
Marston swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
No joy there for McMaster, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marston lands with an overhand left.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marston fails to land with a series of punches.
McMaster swinging wildly here.
A left lands for Marston.
McMaster will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McMaster ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McMaster swats away the attempt to clinch by Marston.
A big right from Marston misses.
A nice side step and McMaster releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McMaster fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Marston looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Donk. Marston catches McMaster right on the button with a cross.
A big left from Marston misses.
John Marston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Marston cracks McMaster with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Marston walks into a left hand.
Marston misses with a looping left.
Marston tries to clinch up but McMaster circles away and keeps his distance.
Marston misses with a double jab.
McMaster swings for the body but Marston moves out of range.
Marston throws a lazy uppercut
and McMaster counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Marston thinking.
Marston thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marston misses with an uppercut
and McMaster cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McMaster bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Marston's head.
McMaster is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Marston had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
McMaster fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McMaster catches Marston with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McMaster misses with a looping left.#T4#
Marston lands with a right hand.
A big right from Marston misses.
A telegraphed right hand from McMaster misses the target.
Marston misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McMaster counters with a nice uppercut.
A punch combination from Marston misses.
McMaster appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McMaster slips under a jab from Marston.
A swing and a miss from Marston.
Marston jabs McMaster to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Marston drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McMaster keeps the fight on the outside.
Marston throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McMaster counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McMaster lands a nice hook to Marston's body. Marston takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McMaster swings for the body but Marston moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Marston on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Marston.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kane McMaster will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kane McMaster's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Marston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marston throws a right hand that misses
and McMaster counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like John Marston has been cut.
Marston misses with an uppercut
enabling McMaster to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#
Marston is rocked!
Marston showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McMaster.
Oh Marston is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McMaster walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Marston seems to have got his legs back now.
Marston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McMaster moves away.
McMaster misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marston. McMaster does a little dance to reset his feet.
McMaster misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marston connects with a body shot that sends McMaster's belly button to the back.
McMaster lands a slapping body shot.
#KD2#
Oooooh!!! McMaster has knocked Marston down with a huge combo! McMaster steps away and waves a wobbly Marston back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#T1#
Marston lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McMaster tries to bum rush Marston with a series of wild strikes but Marston uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marston doesn't manage to clinch there - McMaster circles away.
McMaster looks to throw the jab but Marston is out of range.
McMaster misses with a right hand
and Marston counters with a stiff right hand.
Donk. Marston catches McMaster right on the button with a cross.
McMaster needs to keep his hands up - Marston had a free shot at his head there.
McMaster lands with a shot to the body.
McMaster ducks right into an uppercut from Marston. #CUT#
That has opened up Kane McMaster's cut even more.
McMaster throws a body punch but Marston moves out of range.
Marston scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marston swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McMaster counters with a straight right hand.
Kane McMaster seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marston misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting McMaster counter with a right hand. #T2#
Marston throws a poor cross that misses
and McMaster counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
BOOM! McMaster lands a beautiful left hook that drops Marston. Marston tries to recover but McMaster is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Marston lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kane McMaster!
During a confident post fight interview, Kane McMaster thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
KFC: Brazil
Date: Feb 10, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Drysdale forces McMaster back against the cage and clinches.
McMaster throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#TD2#
Drysdale pulls guard effortlessly.
McMaster sitting in guard here, content to control.
McMaster pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drysdale is keeping the position for now.
McMaster stands and throws Drysdale's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Drysdale tries to buck McMaster off but McMaster is having none of it.
Drysdale is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SU#
McMaster escapes and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McMaster scores with a decent looking hook.
McMaster connects with a looping right hand.
Drysdale shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McMaster counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
McMaster connects with a good right hand that stumbles Drysdale. Drysdale circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Drysdale misses with a takedown
and McMaster counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
Drysdale instigates a clinch. #BC#
McMaster pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Drysdale on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Drysdale doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McMaster counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kane McMaster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett Drysdale.#KD#
McMaster drops Drysdale with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Drysdale looks back up at him and smiles so McMaster waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#
Drysdale is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McMaster jabs Drysdale to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McMaster scores with a jab to the head.
Drysdale is still on wobbly legs! Can McMaster finish him?#T2#
McMaster lands an uppercut, right on the button! Drysdale tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kane McMaster!
A relieved looking Kane McMaster thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
WFC 18:Miller vs Gold
Date: Dec 10, 2017 |
#R1#
McMaster throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Smith's jab looks to have found its range, popping McMaster under the eye.
McMaster takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice uppercut there from McMaster.#CL2#
McMaster clinches up against the cage.
Smith prevents a body shot from McMaster.
McMaster lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
McMaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as McMaster controls his hands.
McMaster swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but McMaster avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
McMaster throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McMaster. #T1#
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but McMaster has double underhooks.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McMaster's elbow.
Smith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith working aggressively here.
McMaster swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
McMaster has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Smith throws a body punch but McMaster moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Smith 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but McMaster is just out of range.
Smith is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McMaster jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and McMaster counters by moving into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McMaster.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
McMaster working aggressively here.
McMaster working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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!
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
McMaster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McMaster backwards. #CUT#
It looks like Kane McMaster has been cut.
McMaster swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
McMaster tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
McMaster misses with a punch on the inside.
McMaster working aggressively here.
Smith blocks a body shot from McMaster.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McMaster lands with a left to the head.
McMaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McMaster misses with the head strike.
McMaster lands a body shot.
McMaster misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McMaster.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
McMaster can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
McMaster misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McMaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McMaster takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McMaster swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith throws a quick counter head kick but McMaster was just out of range.
Smith lands a really nice looking cross but McMaster seems unphased.
McMaster takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Smith. McMaster shrugs it off though. #T4#
Smith thuds a left hand into McMaster's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and McMaster moves out of range easily.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McMaster.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from McMaster.
Smith scores with a crisp jab that stopped McMaster in his tracks.
The fight stays on the outside here - McMaster looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McMaster blocks a head kick by Smith.
McMaster checks a low kick from Smith.
McMaster tries to counter by closing the distance.
McMaster connects with a nice looking jab.
Smith throws a sloppy body shot
and McMaster makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McMaster staying out of range there.
Smith sets himself, and McMaster steps forward looking for the clinch! Smith avoids it this time.
Smith connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Smith looks to land a body kick but McMaster moved away.
McMaster tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McMaster feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smiths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Joe Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kane McMaster's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
McMaster takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from McMaster. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith scores with a head kick. McMaster tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
McMaster closes the distance looking to clinch
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McMaster throws a shot to the body.
Smith lands with a nice body kick.
McMaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McMaster swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
McMaster on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from McMaster 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.
McMaster throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
A little jabbing left from McMaster on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McMaster was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
McMaster clinches. #T1#
Smith presses McMaster against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McMaster can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from McMaster fails to land.
McMaster can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Kane McMaster seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McMaster moves away.
McMaster cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
McMaster throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Smith misses its target.
McMaster throws a predictable looking body shot
and Smith counters with a leg kick.
McMaster takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but McMaster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McMaster just misses with a punch to the body.
McMaster takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McMaster lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
McMaster throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A low kick from Smith is predictable there
and McMaster counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
Smith fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McMaster misses with a body shot.
McMaster misses with a straight right.
McMaster takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McMaster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Smith misses with a kick to the body.
McMaster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
McMaster walks into a stiff left hand from Smith.
A telegraphed right hand from McMaster misses the target.
Joe Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McMaster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith with a nice cross.
Smith connects with a body shot.
The fighters circling - McMaster throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith fires out a quick counter leg kick but McMaster just manages to avoid it.
Smith misses with a hook.
A nice side step and McMaster releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McMaster's head backwards.#T3#
McMaster avoids the body shot from Smith.
Joe Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CUT#
That has opened up Kane McMaster's cut even more.
McMaster avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McMaster misses with a hook
and McMaster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
McMaster instigates a clinch.
McMaster working aggressively here.
McMaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith tries a body shot but McMaster blocks it.
McMaster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
McMaster misses with a punch to the body.
McMaster goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
McMaster blocks a body shot from Smith.
A short left from McMaster. #T4#
McMaster stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smith blocking some punches.
#BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McMaster misses with a hook to the body
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
McMaster avoids the head kick by Smith.
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!
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith slips a jab from McMaster.
Smith throws a head kick but McMaster moves out of range.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab, jab by Smith - just one landing.
A shot to the liver by McMaster. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
McMaster fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
McMaster tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Smith blocks a body shot from McMaster.
McMaster throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Smith dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kane McMaster's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McMaster just misses with a punch to the body.
McMaster wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McMaster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith walks into a jab.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McMaster.
McMaster lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith lands with a right hand.
McMaster misses with a body shot.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A jab from McMaster does it's job there.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McMaster.
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McMaster's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith is looking to score with low kicks.
McMaster misses with a wild body shot.
Good exchange - McMaster coming out on top.#T1#
McMaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McMaster moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McMaster moves away.
McMaster throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McMaster avoids the body shot from Smith.
McMaster scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith looks to land a left hand but McMaster moved out of range nicely.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith sets himself, and McMaster steps forward looking for the clinch! Smith avoids it this time.
McMaster throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from McMaster. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
McMaster lands a right hook to the body.
McMaster works Smith's body with a nice hook.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
McMaster swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smith counters with a nice body shot.
McMaster misses the shot to the body.
Kane McMaster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
McMaster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McMaster is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Smith avoids the body shot from McMaster.
Smith swings for the body but McMaster moves out of range.
McMaster throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
McMaster ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but McMaster slips the punch.
McMaster loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by McMaster.
Smith swings for the body but McMaster moves out of range.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
McMaster just misses with a punch to the body.
McMaster walks into a stiff left hand from Smith.#T3#
Smith connects with a solid leg kick.
McMaster tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith looks to land a left hand but McMaster moved out of range nicely.
McMaster misses with a left hand
and Smith makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. McMaster really felt that one!
McMaster avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by McMaster.
Smith jabs McMaster right on the nose. McMaster blinks but takes it well.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McMaster manages to avoid it.
Smith with a jab.
McMaster tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab from Smith misses.
McMaster avoids the head kick by Smith.
McMaster is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Smith with a body shot.
McMaster connects with a body shot that sends Smith's belly button to the back.
McMaster misses with a body shot.
#T4#
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McMaster was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
McMaster scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith goes for a double leg but McMaster avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McMaster continues to drive forward.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith scores with a hook.
McMaster throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
McMaster just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSmith.
McMaster throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McMaster misses with a body shot.
Smith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McMaster blocks a head kick by Smith.
McMaster throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smith throws a wild body kick that McMaster sees coming a mile off.
Smith slips under a jab.
McMaster just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
McMaster doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kane McMaster.
I think Smith 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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WFC 15:Miller vs Savitaipale
Date: Nov 18, 2017 |
#R1#
McMaster scores with a body shot.
A big left from Smith misses.
McMaster takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CUT#
It looks like Kane McMaster has been cut.
McMaster blocks a jab.
McMaster misses with a body shot.
McMaster tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Smith throws out a powerful jab.
Smith shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but McMaster shows good takedown defense.
Smith works the jab nicely.
McMaster misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McMaster ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
McMaster doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL2#
McMaster takes the fight into the clinch.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
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!
McMaster blocking some punches.
McMaster lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
McMaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith tries to work over McMaster's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Smith takes a shot to the head.
McMaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McMaster misses with a body punch.
Smith prevents a body shot from McMaster.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Smith.
McMaster lands an uppercut.
McMaster swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
McMaster lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McMaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McMaster tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing McMaster back against the cage.
McMaster fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith misses with a body punch.
#T2#
Smith pushes McMaster back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from McMaster fails to land.
McMaster tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith prevents a body shot from McMaster.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
McMaster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McMaster lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McMaster working aggressively here.
McMaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
McMaster blocks a body shot from Smith.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
McMaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
McMaster lands with a left to the head.
McMaster misses with a body punch.
#T3#
McMaster lands a nice uppercut.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but McMaster has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McMaster circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McMaster doesn't seem bothered though.
McMaster has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Smith lands with a nice body punch. #CL#
Smith drives through and clinches with McMaster against the cage.
Smith misses with the head strike.
McMaster scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McMaster tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as McMaster controls the action.
McMaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McMaster fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
McMaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
McMaster throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McMaster.
McMaster prevents a body shot from Smith.
McMaster scores with a hook to the body.
McMaster swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
McMaster lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McMaster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McMaster can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
McMaster fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McMaster struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
McMaster lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Joe Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kane McMaster's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
McMaster smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McMaster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It appears Smith was looking to counter with a kick there.
McMaster comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McMaster works Smith's body with a nice hook.
McMaster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
McMaster throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Smith misses with a combination
and McMaster counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McMaster tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Joe Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
McMaster dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Joe Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith throws a big counter combination but McMaster scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McMaster feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smiths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
McMaster clinches up against the cage.
McMaster working aggressively here.
#T1#
McMaster tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kane McMaster seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McMaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from McMaster - that landed with a thud.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from McMaster 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.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
McMaster throws a head punch that misses.
McMaster softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McMaster throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
McMaster misses with a body punch.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
McMaster can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
McMaster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
McMaster lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
McMaster throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
McMaster working aggressively here.
McMaster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow. #T2#
A frustrated look appears on Smith's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McMaster can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
McMaster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Nice body punch from McMaster - that landed with a thud.
McMaster throws a head punch that misses.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as McMaster controls the action.
McMaster can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
McMaster misses with some punches.
Smith pushes McMaster back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McMaster misses with a short punch on the inside.
McMaster misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
McMaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McMaster can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
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!
McMaster lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards. #T3#
McMaster misses with a hook to the ribs.
McMaster lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McMaster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from McMaster.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of McMaster backwards.
McMaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McMaster throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
McMaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McMaster throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
McMaster digs a right hand into Smith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smith's gas tank.
McMaster misses with a hook to the ribs.
McMaster lands a body shot.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McMaster's elbow.
McMaster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McMaster misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Smith misses with a body punch.
McMaster misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McMaster throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
A head punch on the inside from McMaster fails to land.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McMaster lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McMaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McMaster lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McMaster.
McMaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McMaster working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McMaster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kane McMaster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kane McMaster'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.
#R3#
Smith slips a jab and a cross from McMaster.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McMaster circles away quickly and effectively.
It seemed like McMaster was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and McMaster counters with a three punch combo that has Smith backing up. Smith nods at McMaster to acknowledge the strikes.
McMaster throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
McMaster scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
McMaster jabs at Smith's body.
Smith is looking to clinch.
McMaster let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McMaster throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
McMaster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice uppercut there from McMaster.
Donk. Smith catches McMaster right on the button with a cross.
Smith scores with a nice strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith misses with an uppercut. McMaster saw that one coming.
McMaster jabs at Smith's body.
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McMaster tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith scores with a head kick.
#CL2#
McMaster gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McMaster misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McMaster scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McMaster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McMaster is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Smith rather than just go for the knockout.
McMaster misses with a double jab.
Smith swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Smith lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McMaster backs up against the cage.
McMaster throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
McMaster closes the distance and clinches.
McMaster misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by McMaster.
McMaster throws a head punch that misses.
McMaster misses with a punch on the inside.
McMaster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith. #T2#
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as McMaster controls the action.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hook to the body lands for Smith.
McMaster struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
McMaster has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith working aggressively here.
McMaster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith prevents a body shot from McMaster.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by McMaster.
McMaster swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
McMaster's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT#
That has opened up Kane McMaster's cut even more.#T3#
Smith pushes McMaster back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of McMaster backwards.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith digs a right hand underneath McMaster's ribcage. McMaster let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McMaster tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing McMaster back against the cage.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McMaster misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Smith.
McMaster's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McMaster blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Smith.
#T4#
McMaster takes a shot to the head.
McMaster takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McMaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McMaster throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but McMaster avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
McMaster lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McMaster lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McMaster.
McMaster misses with a hook from the clinch.
McMaster lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
McMaster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
McMaster digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as McMaster controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Joe Smith did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Kane McMaster's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
McMaster throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Nice shot lands for McMaster.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McMaster.
McMaster lands the left hand.
Smith connects with a single shot there.
Smith staying out of range there.
McMaster throws a big shot that misses.
Smith throws a big counter combination but McMaster scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Smith lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McMaster backs up against the cage.
A lazy left from Smith finds it's target.#CL#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McMaster tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McMaster tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Smith.
McMaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
McMaster wants to clinch
letting Smith counter with a right hand. #T1#
McMaster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McMaster lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McMaster looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
McMaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
McMaster throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McMaster's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smith under the eye.
Smith takes a swing at McMaster's ribcage but misses.
Smith blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by McMaster.
McMaster throws a combination. Smith tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Smith avoids the body shot from McMaster.
McMaster swinging wildly here.
McMaster bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
McMaster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from McMaster.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Smith does it's job there.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McMaster misses with a wild combination.
As McMaster backs away, Smith returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Smith throws a right and a left that McMaster avoids nicely.
Smith takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McMaster.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith misses the target.
McMaster throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McMaster throws a counter combo.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McMaster displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab. #CL#
Smith forces McMaster back against the cage and clinches.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3##BC#
Smith breaks the clinch.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McMaster rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McMaster getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McMaster looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
McMaster stuns Smith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McMaster is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
McMaster tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
McMaster takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smith throws a right and a left that McMaster avoids nicely. #CL2#
McMaster takes the fight into the clinch.
McMaster scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Smith. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from McMaster fails to land.
McMaster scores with a nice hook to the head.
McMaster working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Smith. #CUT#
The cut above Kane McMaster's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A shot in the inside from McMaster. #BC#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Smith looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McMaster takes one to the side of the head.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
McMaster has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smith.
McMaster feints a jab promting Smith to slip. McMaster then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Smith slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McMaster throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McMaster scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Joe Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kane McMaster's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Smith throws a hook to the side of McMaster's head but McMaster sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith misses with a looping right.
McMaster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McMaster has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
McMaster lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McMaster tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and McMaster counters with a stiff right hand.
McMaster slips a straight right by Smith.
McMaster slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
McMaster falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith missing with a left hand there. McMaster was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
McMaster tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on McMaster's shoulder, as McMaster tries to avoid the shot.
McMaster throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McMaster is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McMaster moves away from the strike by Smith.
It seemed like McMaster was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smith moves forwards but McMaster connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smith lands a head kick!
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McMaster.
A nice side step and McMaster releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McMaster steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
McMaster throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
McMaster lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McMaster bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith's head backwards.
Smith ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McMaster ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Kane McMaster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A punch combination from Smith misses.
McMaster has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Smith finds it's way round the side to connect with McMaster's head.
McMaster doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McMaster.
McMaster lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Smith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McMaster stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McMaster as he jumps to the side.
Sloppy strikes from McMaster. Those never looked like landing.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith swinging wildly here.
McMaster shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Smith eats them both and turns towards McMaster to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
McMaster tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
McMaster throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Smith seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T3#
Smith connects with a body shot.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
McMaster pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McMaster lands a jab to Smith's midsection.#CL2#
McMaster takes the fight into the clinch.
McMaster working aggressively here.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of McMaster backwards.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by McMaster.
McMaster tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Smith looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McMaster lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McMaster has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McMaster.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McMaster.#T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from McMaster.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith tries to work over McMaster's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith prevents a body shot from McMaster.
McMaster misses with the head strike.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McMaster misses with a body punch.
Smith tries to work over McMaster's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McMaster's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McMaster misses with a body punch.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McMaster backwards.
Still in the clinch, McMaster scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
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 Joe Smith.
I think Smith 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 49:46
Judge William Gold scores the fight 49:49
Judge James Glass scores the fight 49:49
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Joe Smith retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Ward as he connects with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Kane McMaster has been cut.#KD#
Ward cracks McMaster with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! McMaster looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Ward finish him?
McMaster tries to clinch but Ward is having none of it.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Ward has cracked McMaster with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Ward lands another huge swinging hook and McMaster tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save McMaster, before Ward can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bobby Ward!
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