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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Willy Mataitai (ranked 380 p4p, 335 weight class) and Clinch King Smash Machine (ranked 67 p4p, 57 weight class). Clinch King Smash Machine has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Willy Mataitai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Clinch King Smash Machine!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smash Machine misses with a two punch combination.
Smash Machine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mataitai throws out the jab.
Smash Machine is looking to clinch.
A big left from Smash Machine misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Mataitai misses its target.
Mataitai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mataitai throws a big shot that misses.
Smash Machine scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Willy Mataitai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smash Machine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mataitai.
Smash Machine moves out of range of the strikes.
Smash Machine works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smash Machine misses with an uppercut.
Mataitai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smash Machine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mataitai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Smash Machine misses.
Mataitai slips a jab from Smash Machine.
Mataitai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smash Machine.
Smash Machine scores with a one two! Mataitai had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smash Machine.
Smash Machine slips under a jab from Mataitai.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mataitai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smash Machine manages to avoid it.
Mataitai connects with a looping right hand.
It looks like Clinch King Smash Machine has been cut.
Mataitai throws a hook but Smash Machine blocks it.
Mataitai ducks under a wild hook from Smash Machine.
Smash Machine ducks under a wild hook from Mataitai.
Smash Machine moves forwards but Mataitai connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mataitai takes a swing at Smash Machine's ribcage but misses.
Mataitai scores with a shot to the body.
Smash Machine tests Mataitai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mataitai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mataitai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smash Machine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mataitai.
Smash Machine misses with a lunging right hand
and Mataitai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good exchange - Smash Machine coming out on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smash Machine misses with an uppercut.
Smash Machine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mataitai.
Mataitai scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Mataitai scores with a four punch combination!
Smash Machine takes one to the side of the head.
Smash Machine throws a right and a left that Mataitai avoids nicely.
Mataitai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mataitai avoids the body shot from Smash Machine.
It looked like Mataitai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smash Machine misses with an uppercut
and Mataitai lands a stunning uppercut that sends Smash Machine to the mat!
Smash Machine is rocked!
That has opened up Clinch King Smash Machine's cut even more.
Smash Machine wants to get back to full guard.
Mataitai escapes and gets back to his feet.
A big left from Mataitai misses.
Smash Machine looks to land a left hand but Mataitai moved out of range nicely.
Mataitai lands a glancing blow to the side of Smash Machine's head.
Smash Machine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mataitai.
Smash Machine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smash Machine blocks a jab.
Good shot there by Mataitai.
Mataitai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smash Machine.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mataitai throws a hook to the side of Smash Machine's head but Smash Machine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smash Machine 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.
Mataitai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smash Machine's head backwards.
Mataitai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smash Machine.
Mataitai throws a big counter combination but Smash Machine scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mataitai misses with a body punch
and Smash Machine counters by clinching up.
Smash Machine missing with knees to the body.
Smash Machine lands a good knee to the midsection. Mataitai won't want to take too many of those.
Mataitai lands a right hand.
Smash Machine goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mataitai prevents it.
Mataitai working hard to break the clinch.
Smash Machine landing knees to the body.
Smash Machine utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mataitai is breathing heavily.
Knees in the clinch landing for Smash Machine.
Smash Machine landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Smash Machine with a knee to the head.
It looks like Willy Mataitai has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smash Machine can't get the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smash Machine unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Smash Machine gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Smash Machine using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Smash Machine trying to land knees to the body.
Smash Machine tries to land a knee to the head but Mataitai blocks with his arms.
Smash Machine misses with a knee strike.
Smash Machine jumps guard but Mataitai stands there with Smash Machine around his waist. Smash Machine gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Willy Mataitai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clinch King Smash Machine.
Mataitai tries to circle away but Smash Machine has him pinned against the cage.
Mataitai breaks the clinch.
Smash Machine tries to clinch but Mataitai moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mataitai, as that shot connected.
The cut above Clinch King Smash Machine's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mataitai uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smash Machine has time to react.
Oooooh!!! Smash Machine has knocked Mataitai down with a huge combo! Smash Machine steps away and waves a wobbly Mataitai back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Mataitai is rocked!
Smash Machine doesn't manage to clinch there - Mataitai circles away.
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 Willy Mataitai will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Smash Machine wants to clinch.
Smash Machine tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mataitai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smash Machine misses with a looping left.
Smash Machine scores with a jab to the body.
Mataitai stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A slow jab from Smash Machine misses its intended target.
Mataitai keeps the fight on the outside.
Smash Machine scores with a jab to the head.
Smash Machine punishes Mataitai's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smash Machine fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice jab there from Mataitai.
Smash Machine slips under a jab.
Mataitai lands a slapping body shot.
Smash Machine misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Mataitai finds it's way through Smash Machine's defenses.
Nice shot by Smash Machine.
Mataitai throws a shot from downtown. Smash Machine moves away and avoids it.
Smash Machine tries to clinch but Mataitai moves out of range.
Smash Machine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mataitai throws out the jab.
Smash Machine ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smash Machine staying out of range there.
Mataitai throws a hook but Smash Machine avoids it easily.
A leg kick checked by Mataitai.
Smash Machine misses with a left hand
and Mataitai makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Smash Machine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mataitai.
Mataitai misses with a straight right.
Smash Machine is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Smash Machine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mataitai.
Smash Machine lands a right hook to the body.
Mataitai throws a hook but Smash Machine avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smash Machine closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smash Machine tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mataitai manages to break the clinch.
Mataitai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mataitai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smash Machine throws out the jab.
Smash Machine works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smash Machine moves away from the strike by Mataitai.
Mataitai takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Willy Mataitai's cut is getting worse.
Mataitai throws a body punch but Smash Machine moves out of range.
Smash Machine on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mataitai looks to land a left hand but Smash Machine moved out of range nicely.
Smash Machine misses with a double jab
and Mataitai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Clinch King Smash Machine's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Mataitai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smash Machine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smash Machine lunges at Mataitai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mataitai's hand.
Mataitai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smash Machine counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Smash Machine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mataitai was well out of range. Poor timing from Smash Machine.
Smash Machine throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mataitai counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice shot by Mataitai.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Clinch King Smash Machine's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Willy Mataitai!
Willy Mataitai managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary, into his post fight interview.
In defeat, Clinch King Smash Machine stepped up to the mic, saying 'I want to thank the fans for the support! We'll be back stronger!'.
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