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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Black Mamba (ranked 972 p4p, 1138 weight class) and Dalton McConnell (ranked 140 p4p, 171 weight class). McConnell has chosen The Reason as his entrance music. Black Mamba could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dalton McConnell's chin.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Good wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Black Mamba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dalton McConnell!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McConnell throws out a loose jab but Mamba uses good head movement to avoid it.
McConnell moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch on the inside from McConnell fails to land.
Mamba has had enough of the clinch but McConnell keeps him there for the moment.
McConnell lands with a left to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for McConnell.
Mamba breaks the clinch.
Mamba swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McConnell.
McConnell looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McConnell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mamba. Mamba obviously looking to wear him down.
McConnell has Mamba up against the cage in a clinch.
Mamba definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mamba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McConnell moves into the clinch.
Mamba has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that McConnell has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
McConnell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
Mamba is trying to push McConnell away but McConnell has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mamba misses with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Mamba's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mamba is trying to break the clinch but McConnell has him pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from McConnell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamba has had enough of the clinch but McConnell keeps him there for the moment.
McConnell misses with a hook to the ribs.
McConnell lands a nice shot to the body.
McConnell can't find room to land a body shot as Mamba controls the action.
McConnell tries to throw a body punch but Mamba avoids it by throwing McConnell back against the cage.
McConnell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mamba backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McConnell.
McConnell scores with a shot to the side of Mamba's head.
McConnell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mamba or not.
McConnell lands with a right to the head.
Mamba is trying to break the clinch but McConnell has him pressed against the cage.
Mamba is trying to break free.
McConnell lands a nice shot to the body.
McConnell can't find room to land a body shot as Mamba controls the action.
Mamba manages to break the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McConnell, as that shot connected.
McConnell clinches up against the cage.
McConnell gets through Mamba's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McConnell lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McConnell closes the distance and pushes Mamba back into the cage.
A shot in the inside from McConnell.
McConnell scores with a hook to the body.
Mamba blocks an elbow strike from McConnell.
McConnell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mamba's efforts to push away.
McConnell has Mamba pressed against the cage, preventing Mamba from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McConnell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mamba has had enough of the clinch but McConnell keeps him there for the moment.
McConnell has Mamba pressed against the cage, preventing Mamba from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mamba tries to break the clinch but McConnell is controlling the position.
A short left from McConnell.
A short body shot lands from McConnell as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from McConnell.
McConnell keeps control of Mamba as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mamba is trying to break the clinch but McConnell has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from McConnell - that landed with a thud.
Mamba takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McConnell lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Black Mamba has been cut.
Mamba takes a shot to the head.
Mamba is trying to force a seperation but McConnell has the dominant position.
McConnell struggles to land a body shot inside as Mamba controls his hands.
McConnell tries a body shot but Mamba blocks it.
Mamba wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McConnell has him pressed against the cage.
Mamba tries to break free but McConnell pushes him back against the cage.
McConnell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Mamba's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mamba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mamba misses the jab.
A combination from McConnell does no damage.
Mamba throws the left hand but McConnell avoids the punch easily.
Mamba moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McConnell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McConnell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McConnell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mamba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McConnell moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McConnell can't find room to land a body shot as Mamba controls the action.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mamba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dalton McConnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McConnell throws a lazy uppercut
and Mamba counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McConnell thinking.
McConnell doesn't manage to clinch there - Mamba circles away.
Mamba connects with a body shot that sends McConnell's belly button to the back.
McConnell connects with a crisp jab.
McConnell ducks right into an uppercut from Mamba.
Jab by Mamba.
McConnell moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mamba avoids the body shot from McConnell.
Mamba scores with a body shot.
A big left from McConnell misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McConnell scores with a jab to the body.
McConnell slips a jab and a cross from Mamba.
Mamba pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McConnell moves into range and clinches up with Mamba.
Nice body punch from McConnell - that landed with a thud.
McConnell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mamba scores with a jab to the body.
McConnell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mamba manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mamba was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dalton McConnell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Black Mamba'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.
McConnell rushes Mamba and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for McConnell.
McConnell scores with a hook to the body.
Mamba is trying to break free.
Mamba working hard to break the clinch.
McConnell lands a right hand.
A left hand lands to the body for McConnell.
McConnell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McConnell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Come on McConnell - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mamba has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McConnell tries to land a knee to the head but Mamba blocks with his arms.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mamba as McConnell tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConnell tries a body shot but Mamba blocks it.
McConnell tries to work over Mamba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mamba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McConnell keeps control of Mamba as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mamba blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McConnell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mamba is looking to slow McConnell down with leg kicks.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mamba wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McConnell misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McConnell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McConnell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mamba's efforts to push away.
McConnell misses with some punches.
McConnell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mamba's elbow.
McConnell lands an elbow inside.
McConnell scores with a shot to the side of Mamba's head.
Dalton McConnell seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mamba wants to break the clinch but can't.
A right hook to the body lands for McConnell.
Mamba manages to break the clinch.
Mamba misses with a straight left.
McConnell misses with a wild combination.
Mamba seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McConnell lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McConnell checks a leg kick nicely.
McConnell loads up on a big right hand but Mamba slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Mamba on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McConnell lands a jab to Mamba's midsection.
McConnell lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A jab from Mamba does it's job there.
Mamba takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McConnell has taken the fight to the clinch.
McConnell lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mamba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McConnell tries a body shot but Mamba blocks it.
Mamba is trying to force a seperation but McConnell has the dominant position.
A right handed body shot lands from McConnell.
McConnell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mamba has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mamba looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamba is trying to push McConnell away but McConnell has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mamba throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from McConnell on the inside.
McConnell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Black Mamba's cut is getting worse.
McConnell lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mamba takes a shot to the head.
McConnell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mamba's efforts to push away.
A short body shot lands from McConnell as the two fighters clinch.
McConnell can't find room to land a body shot as Mamba controls the action.
Mamba is trying to push McConnell away but McConnell has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McConnell can't find room to land a body shot as Mamba controls the action.
McConnell lands a nice uppercut.
Mamba is looking to break free of the clinch but McConnell has double underhooks.
Mamba is trying to force a seperation but McConnell has the dominant position.
McConnell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McConnell lands with a light punch inside.
Nice elbow from McConnell.
Black Mamba's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McConnell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from McConnell.
McConnell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McConnell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McConnell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mamba backwards.
McConnell can't find room to land a body shot as Mamba controls the action.
Mamba working hard to break the clinch.
A short right from McConnell on the inside.
Mamba takes a shot to the head.
McConnell is leaning against Mamba and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McConnell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McConnell misses with an elbow over the top.
A shot in the inside from McConnell.
McConnell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McConnell keeps control of Mamba as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mamba is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mamba wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McConnell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McConnell struggles to land a body shot inside as Mamba controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dalton McConnell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Black Mamba's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Mamba tries to keep at a distance but McConnell has taken the fight into the clinch.
McConnell pushes Mamba back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mamba working hard to break the clinch.
McConnell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mambas head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McConnell.
McConnell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mamba is looking to break free of the clinch but McConnell has double underhooks.
Mamba swings wildly with an uppercut but McConnell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mamba blocks a body shot from McConnell.
Mamba wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mamba is trying to break the clinch but McConnell has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConnell is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mamba has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McConnell lands an elbow that stopped Mamba in his tracks for a moment.
A nice left hand lands by McConnell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McConnell tries to throw a body punch but Mamba avoids it by throwing McConnell back against the cage.
Mamba has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Mamba's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mamba breaks from the clinch.
McConnell throws a body shot but no joy.
McConnell tries to clinch but Mamba moves out of range.
McConnell shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McConnell moves into the clinch.
Mamba tries to break the clinch but McConnell is controlling the position.
Mamba is trying to force a seperation but McConnell has the dominant position.
Mamba breaks the clinch.
McConnell instigates a clinch.
McConnell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McConnell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mamba's efforts to push away.
Mamba tries to break the clinch but McConnell is controlling the position.
Mamba tries to circle away but McConnell has him pinned against the cage.
McConnell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mamba or not.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McConnell blocks an elbow strike from Mamba.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McConnell.
McConnell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mamba looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McConnell pushes Mamba back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McConnell lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McConnell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mamba backwards.
Mamba misses with an elbow strike.
McConnell lands a hook to the side of the head.
McConnell gets through Mamba's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McConnell lands a shot to the body.
Mamba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McConnell lands a nice shot to the body.
McConnell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McConnell moves into the clinch.
McConnell lands a right hand.
McConnell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mamba backwards.
McConnell scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McConnell lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McConnell is working Mamba over against the cage.
McConnell creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mamba's defenses.
McConnell lands a left hand.
McConnell pushes Mamba back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McConnell misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from McConnell.
McConnell is leaning against Mamba and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dalton McConnell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mamba working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Mamba's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McConnell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mamba backwards.
Mamba tries to circle away but McConnell has him pinned against the cage.
Black Mamba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mamba wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mamba is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mamba lands an elbow inside.
A head punch on the inside from Mamba fails to land.
McConnell prevents Mamba from breaking the clinch.
Mamba working hard to break the clinch.
Mamba is trying to force a seperation but McConnell has the dominant position.
Mamba working hard to break the clinch.
Mamba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mamba wants to get back to striking at distance but McConnell won't allow it.
Mamba is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mamba manages to break the clinch.
Mamba connects with a body shot that sends McConnell's belly button to the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McConnell darts in and clinches Mamba up against the cage.
Mamba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dalton McConnell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McConnell 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 26:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dalton McConnell!
Dalton McConnell decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Black Mamba spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back..'.
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energy
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hype
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