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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Mackenzie King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnold Palmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mackenzie King kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Westside Connection - Gangsta Nation. Palmer is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Freddie Gibbs - National Anthem (Fuck The World). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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211 lbs
34 - 21 - 1 |
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242 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, William Mackenzie King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arnold Palmer!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mackenzie King defending well as Palmer loads up on a big left hand.
Palmer scores with a head kick.
It looks like William Mackenzie King has been cut.
Mackenzie King has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Palmer.
Mackenzie King has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Palmer throws a sloppy head kick
and Mackenzie King counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Palmer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mackenzie King passes Palmer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Palmer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mackenzie King missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mackenzie King trying to control the action but Palmer is working from the bottom.
Palmer is looking for a sweep. Mackenzie King is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mackenzie King seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Palmer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mackenzie King has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mackenzie King trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mackenzie King has control of Palmer's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Palmer regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Palmer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Palmer taking shots to the head.
Mackenzie King throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Palmer because Mackenzie King loaded up on that one.
Palmer wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Mackenzie King.
Palmer tries to hold on but Mackenzie King pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mackenzie King throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Mackenzie King jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Palmer is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Palmer and Mackenzie King has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Palmer is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mackenzie King tries for a kimura but Palmer is defending well.
Palmer is not content to let Mackenzie King control the position.
Mackenzie King misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmer holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Palmer is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mackenzie King connects with a decent elbow.
Palmer tries to buck Mackenzie King off but Mackenzie King is having none of it.
The ground and pound from Mackenzie King seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Mackenzie King sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Palmer is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Mackenzie King trying to control the position but Palmer is working away.
Palmer is trying to control Mackenzie King's posture but Mackenzie King avoids it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Palmer tries to bench press Mackenzie King off him but Mackenzie King keeps the position.
Mackenzie King controlling from side mount.
Mackenzie King working the body and head with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mackenzie King wants to control but Palmer is keeping him busy.
Palmer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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!
Mackenzie King working away.
Mackenzie King is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Palmer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ground and pound from Mackenzie King seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mackenzie King cracks Palmer with a big elbow.
An elbow from Mackenzie King crashes against the mat.
Mackenzie King is trying to get an arm triangle but Palmer is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mackenzie King trying to control the action but Palmer is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Mackenzie King dominated that round.
The cut man is working on William Mackenzie King'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.
Palmer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Palmer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mackenzie King ducks under a wild hook from Palmer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mackenzie King ducks under a wild hook from Palmer.
Palmer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Palmer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer throws a sloppy body shot
and Mackenzie King counters with a takedown into side control.
Mackenzie King has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The strikes coming from Mackenzie King are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Palmer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mackenzie King wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mackenzie King throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Palmer works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Palmer is looking for a sweep. Mackenzie King is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mackenzie King is trying to control. Palmer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mackenzie King is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Palmer taking some punishment here, with Mackenzie King in his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mackenzie King thows a huge punch but Palmer dodges it nicely.
Mackenzie King not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mackenzie King missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Palmer is trying is best to control the position here.
Palmer is trying to get back to full guard.
Mackenzie King tries to pass the half guard into mount. Palmer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mackenzie King throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mackenzie King takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mackenzie King prevents Palmer from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmer is refusing to be controlled, as Mackenzie King sits in half guard.
Mackenzie King is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Palmer is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Palmer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Palmer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mackenzie King has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mackenzie King there as he acknowledges the shot.
Palmer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mackenzie King counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Palmer's guard now.
Palmer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mackenzie King is one step ahead there.
Palmer has momentary wrist control but Mackenzie King slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mackenzie King wants to control from the top but Palmer keeps moving.
Mackenzie King working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mackenzie King trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mackenzie King with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mackenzie King trying to control the position from guard on top but Palmer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mackenzie King throwing strikes but missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mackenzie King trying to control but Palmer is working from the bottom.
Mackenzie King throwing strikes from guard but Palmer blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Mackenzie King dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on William Mackenzie King's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Palmer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Palmer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Arnold Palmer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mackenzie King takes a kick to the side of the head.
Palmer scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Palmer scores with a jab to the head.
Palmer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That kick from Palmer tenderised Mackenzie King's leg. Mackenzie King is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mackenzie King.
A big left from Palmer misses.
Palmer swings for the body but Mackenzie King moves out of range.
Palmer misses with a lunging right hand
and Mackenzie King counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Palmer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mackenzie King.
Mackenzie King throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Palmer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Palmer trying to control the position.
Palmer pulls Mackenzie King in to control the position.
Arnold Palmer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mackenzie King trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mackenzie King trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mackenzie King controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mackenzie King trying to move into half guard but instead Palmer has managed to sweep!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mackenzie King pulls Palmer in close to prevent any damage.
Mackenzie King looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Palmer trying to control the position from guard on top but Mackenzie King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mackenzie King escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Palmer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Palmer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Palmer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mackenzie King is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Palmer trying to control the position from guard on top but Mackenzie King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Palmer postures up and lands a big shot to Mackenzie King's brow.
Mackenzie King is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mackenzie King keeping moving, preventing Palmer from controlling successfully.
Palmer throws an elbow that misses. Mackenzie King uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Palmer's guard. Nice move by Mackenzie King!
Palmer seems keen to control Mackenzie King's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palmer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mackenzie King stands and throws Palmer's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mackenzie King is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Palmer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Palmer is trying to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Palmer struggling a bit here.
Mackenzie King in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Arnold Palmer.
I think Mackenzie King 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Mackenzie King!
Post fight, an emotional William Mackenzie King said 'This was my last fight. I'm retiring from MMA after a long career. I am proof you can win and have a great career with awful hiddens.'.
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