Matt Skelton vs. John McDermott II RBR

Skelton is on his way now - looking forward to this one. McDermott looking thin fat, rather than fat fat. He generally doesn't do well in rematches, but I expect him to do better this time around

 

McDermott walking out now

 

Matt Skelton vs John McDermott II, 10 rounds for the vacant English HW title.

See if the 2nd fight takes longer as the 1st.

 

is that disgrace referee Ian John Lewis?

 

10-9 McDermott

 

10-9 Skelton

 

Round 1

Both starting behind the jab, McD scores a hook, and Skelton with 2 jabs.
Nice right by Skelton.
Nice right from McD. close round thus far, but it looks like McD has more confidence.

mmmm.... hard to score.
10-9 McD

 

yes :!:

 

1-1.

Better round for Skelton.

 

Skelton round, getting the distance measured up for those rights.

1-1

 

20-18 Skelton, loved that uppercut he landed late in the round

 

Round 2

Clinching and punching from both.
Skelton lunches in head first. Good attack after fist scoring a jab from Skelton.
Clinching and punching again.
McD trying the overhand right over Skeltons jab.
Skelton scores a good right. Good left to end the round

10-9 Skelton

19-19

 

mcdermott looks like he is gonna pass out

 

Round 3

Clinching and punching again with McD getting the better of the exchange.
Low blow missed by IJL.
Couple of misses by McD, who now scores with it. Skelton fires back.
McD behind the jab, but Skelton turns him around scoring nicely.
Good right from Skelton.
Ugly clinching again.

10-9 Skelton
29-28 Skelton

 

very close round, I'll give it to McDermott. Both guys seem to be tiring a bit.