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Event:
TWGC 14 (170lbs, D1): Finals - Round 3
Date: Jan 01, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Colt McLaren and Michael Blake. Colt McLaren had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Colt McLaren! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 2 losses; Michael Blake!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jonathan Paton and Anthony Taglia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
McLaren scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McLaren (2) vs (0) Blake
Blake is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Blake trying to hold on to McLaren's head to control him but McLaren postures up.
Blake controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake trying to control but McLaren postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McLaren tries to pass to full mount but Blake defends it.
McLaren prevents Blake from improving his position.
Blake looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blake is looking to control McLaren's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blake avoid being mounted?
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Blake has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Blake looking for submissions off his back.
Blake is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLaren trying to control the action but Blake is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blake is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Blake works his way to full guard. Good work.
McLaren stays in close to Blake's body and controls the position.
Blake looking for a sweep. Not yet Blake, not yet.
McLaren not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Blake looking to hit a scissor sweep but McLaren is one step ahead there.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Blake keeps trying to improve his position.
Blake throws his legs up looking for a submission but McLaren uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: McLaren (5) vs (0) Blake
Blake is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McLaren is looking to take a break and control but Blake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Blake is looking to regain half guard here but McLaren keeps moving and retains side control.
McLaren controlling the position.
Blake tries to buck McLaren off but McLaren is having none of it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McLaren happy to just control the position for now.
Blake manages to work his way to half guard, despite McLaren's best efforts.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Blake is looking for a sweep. McLaren is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Blake is trying to control but can't.
McLaren wants to control but Blake is keeping him busy.
McLaren tries to pass the half guard into mount. Blake knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Blake is trying to get back to full guard.
McLaren is looking to take a break and control but Blake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Blake trying to control here.
Blake looking for submissions off his back.
Blake trying to control from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Blake is looking for a sweep. McLaren is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Blake slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McLaren stays in close to Blake's body and controls the position.
McLaren stopping the sweep attempt from Blake.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Blake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Blake wants to hit a switch here but McLaren passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Blake there! Score +3 for passing guard: McLaren (8) vs (0) Blake
Blake wants to control but McLaren is having none of it.
Blake reaches up and holds on to McLaren to control the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Blake working to try and regain half guard.
McLaren controlling the position easily from mount.
Blake is wriggling around trying to escape.
Blake is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Blake is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McLaren takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McLaren seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Blake is holding on tight.
McLaren can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Blake is looking to escape.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Blake is in all sorts of trouble here.
Blake is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McLaren looking to control and managing it successfully.
Blake tries to improve his position but instead McLaren has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: McLaren (11) vs (0) Blake
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McLaren keeps control of the position as Blake tries to break free.
What can Blake do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
And that's the end of the fight!
McLaren takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
Colt McLaren is the new welterweight champion!
Colt McLaren decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (170lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Frank Nada and Colt McLaren. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Frank Nada! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Colt McLaren!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Steve Montenegro and Jorge Garcia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nada fails with the takedown.
Nada with a poor takedown
and McLaren counters with a shoot takedown. Nada fights it but they end up in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nada (0) vs (2) McLaren
Nada is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Nada wants to sweep here but McLaren controlling him for the moment.
Nada has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Nada will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McLaren tries to free his leg and advance position but Nada is retaining full guard.
Nada tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLaren tries to free his leg and advance position but Nada is retaining full guard.
Nada looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nada keeping full guard, as McLaren tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nada tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nada being controlled here, momentarily.
Nada tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nada looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but McLaren puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Nada tries to roll over but McLaren keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLaren controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McLaren wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nada keeps working.
Nada slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nada trying to control the position.
Nada wants to sweep but no luck.
McLaren is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nada looking to hit a scissor sweep but McLaren is one step ahead there.
Nada controls McLaren momentarily but McLaren frees himself.
Nada pulls McLaren in to control the position.
Nada working a defensive guard here.
Nada wants to control the position but McLaren says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Nada is looking for a sweep. McLaren is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nada is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute McLaren jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Nada (0) vs (5) McLaren
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLaren controlling the position.
Nada tries to improve position but can't.
Nada is trying to control McLaren's posture but McLaren avoids it.
Nada is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Nada's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McLaren wants to control but Nada is keeping him busy.
Nada tries to bench press McLaren off him but McLaren keeps the position.
McLaren is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
It looks like McLaren might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Nada tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McLaren wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nada is working hard here to advance position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
McLaren is looking to take a break and control but Nada is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McLaren is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
McLaren taking a break here but Nada is having none of it and regains half guard.
Nada wants to get back to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nada trying to hold on to McLaren's head to control him but McLaren postures up.
Nada is looking for a sweep. McLaren is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nada is trying to control but McLaren passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Nada (0) vs (8) McLaren
Nada is looking to reverse the position.
McLaren taking a breather here.
Nada tries to bench press McLaren off him but McLaren keeps the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Nada is not content to let McLaren control the position.
What's Nada going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nada is looking to reverse the position.
McLaren controls the position.
Nada keeps McLaren under control for a moment.
Nada tries to buck McLaren off but McLaren is having none of it.
Nada is trying to control McLaren's posture but McLaren avoids it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
McLaren just content to control the position.
Nada is looking to regain half guard here but McLaren keeps moving and retains side control.
Nada holding on.
McLaren is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Nada will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
McLaren is looking to take a break and control but Nada is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
McLaren controls the position.
McLaren in the domination position with Nada hanging on.
Nada is trying to improve his position.
Nada is trying to control McLaren's posture but McLaren avoids it.
Nada being controlled for a moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Nada tries to improve position but can't.
Nada wants to control but McLaren postures up.
Nada is looking for a sweep.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Nada regains half guard.
Nada wants to control the action here but instead McLaren manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nada (0) vs (11) McLaren
McLaren sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McLaren prevents Nada from getting the reversal.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Nada has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Nada (0) vs (14) McLaren
Nada is really stuck here.
Nada breaks McLaren's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nada (2) vs (14) McLaren
Nada stands and throws McLaren's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nada (5) vs (14) McLaren
McLaren is not content to let Nada control the position.
Nada tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nada wants to lay and pray for a moment but McLaren keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
McLaren wins on points by 14 to 5.
During a confident post fight interview, Colt McLaren thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (170lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 30, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Temujin Lee and Colt McLaren. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Temujin Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Colt McLaren!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Franklyn Lucas and John Roberts.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
McLaren gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lee to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) McLaren
Lee is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lee 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee wants to control from the top but McLaren keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLaren wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment.
Lee engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lee is looking to pass into half guard but McLaren pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now McLaren is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (2) McLaren
Lee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lee is controlling McLaren's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lee working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLaren is fighting to break Lee's control of his arms but Lee is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
McLaren won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
Lee trying to control the position here.
Lee looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lee is controlling McLaren's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but McLaren puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Lee trying to control here.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.
Lee controlling the position well.
McLaren is taking a breather. Lee says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lee holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Lee tries to roll over but McLaren keeps him under control.
McLaren is taking a breather. Lee says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lee is controlling McLaren's trapped leg to prevent McLaren from advancing to side control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.
McLaren controlling the action here.
Lee tries to roll over but McLaren keeps him under control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McLaren is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee tries to get to full guard but McLaren has control of the leg.
Lee is working hard here to advance position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lee is controlling McLaren's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Lee wants to control but McLaren is keeping busy.
McLaren perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lee has a hand on McLaren's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. McLaren takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (2) vs (5) McLaren
Lee is controlling an arm, preventing McLaren from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McLaren tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lee is looking to get to half guard.
McLaren controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee gets back to half guard.
Lee wants to control but McLaren is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
McLaren controlling the action here.
Lee regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lee wants to hit a switch here but McLaren passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lee there! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (2) vs (8) McLaren
Lee is trying desperately to improve position.
Lee tries to control the position but McLaren now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Lee (2) vs (11) McLaren
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lee is trying to break free.
A lull in the action here.
McLaren controlling well, preventing Lee from escaping the position.
Lee trying to control the hands but McLaren breaks the grip.
Lee tries to escape but McLaren has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
McLaren is riding his opponent, not letting Lee buck him off.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
McLaren gets his hands free as Lee looks to control.
Lee tries to roll but McLaren sticks to his back.
McLaren trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Lee is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Lee wants to control his opponent's hands but McLaren gets his hands free.
McLaren is trying to stick to Lee's back but Lee is turning into McLaren. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in McLaren's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lee. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (4) vs (11) McLaren
McLaren seems keen to control Lee's posture.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McLaren swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee trying to control but McLaren is working from the bottom.
Lee looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
McLaren has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lee trying to control but McLaren is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McLaren seems keen to control Lee's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
McLaren wins on points by 11 to 4.
A relieved looking Colt McLaren 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:
TWGC 14 (170lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 22, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Colt McLaren and Free Agent Steel Penn. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Colt McLaren! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Free Agent Steel Penn!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Steel Penn closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McLaren did well to prevent Steel Penn getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McLaren (0) vs (2) Steel Penn
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel Penn sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Steel Penn is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from McLaren as he works his way to full guard.
Steel Penn trying to control but McLaren is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn sitting in guard here, content to control.
Steel Penn trying to control but McLaren is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn looking to pass the guard.
Steel Penn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLaren pulls Steel Penn in close to his closed guard and prevents Steel Penn from doing any damage or advancing position.
Steel Penn looking to sit in guard and control but McLaren gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McLaren (2) vs (2) Steel Penn
Steel Penn has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLaren controls from within his opponent's guard.
Steel Penn looking to control but McLaren passes into half guard.
Steel Penn wants to get back to full guard.
Steel Penn is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Steel Penn is trying to maintain the position but McLaren is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Steel Penn tries to roll over but McLaren keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McLaren is taking a breather. Steel Penn says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Steel Penn is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
McLaren is thwarting Steel Penn's attempts to control the position.
Steel Penn wants to get back to full guard.
McLaren is taking a breather. Steel Penn says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is looking to improve his position.
Steel Penn gets back to full guard.
McLaren preventing the sweep.
Steel Penn trying to control the position.
Steel Penn is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McLaren sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Steel Penn's guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McLaren performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Steel Penn tries to get to full guard but McLaren has control of the leg.
Steel Penn trying to control but McLaren postures up.
Steel Penn wants to get back to full guard but McLaren has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: McLaren (5) vs (2) Steel Penn
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Steel Penn tries to hold on but McLaren postures up.
McLaren pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Steel Penn is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, McLaren has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: McLaren (8) vs (2) Steel Penn
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McLaren controlling well, preventing Steel Penn from escaping the position.
McLaren gets his hands free as Steel Penn looks to control.
Steel Penn tries to escape but McLaren has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
McLaren really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Steel Penn.
McLaren has the hooks in. Steel Penn is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
McLaren gets his hands free as Steel Penn looks to control.
McLaren is hanging on to Steel Penn's back as he tries to escape.
Steel Penn trying to control the hands but McLaren breaks the grip.
McLaren is hanging on to Steel Penn's back as he tries to escape.
Steel Penn trying to control the hands but McLaren breaks the grip.
Steel Penn is trying to break free.
McLaren trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Steel Penn doesn't escape.
McLaren has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is in bad spot here.
Steel Penn is still trying to improve position.
Steel Penn trying to control the action but McLaren just sinks the hooks in.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Steel Penn is trying to break free.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn keeps trying to improve his position.
Steel Penn breaks McLaren's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McLaren (8) vs (4) Steel Penn
Steel Penn is stalling in the full guard.
Steel Penn looking to sit in guard and control but McLaren gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McLaren (10) vs (4) Steel Penn
Steel Penn wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and McLaren is now in half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn tries to roll over but McLaren keeps him under control.
Steel Penn trying to control here.
Steel Penn is trying to get back to full guard.
Steel Penn wants to control but McLaren is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McLaren is taking a breather. Steel Penn says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Steel Penn wants to control but McLaren is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
McLaren takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
A victorious Colt McLaren thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (170lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Colt McLaren and Brick Tamland. This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Colt McLaren! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 4 losses; Brick Tamland!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Tamland shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McLaren but McLaren pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McLaren dives in and scores a takedown into Tamland's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McLaren (2) vs (0) Tamland
McLaren stopping the sweep attempt from Tamland.
Tamland is looking to sweep but instead, McLaren has passed into half guard.
McLaren content to control rather than advance.
Tamland is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamland slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLaren sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tamland looking for a sweep. Not yet Tamland, not yet.
McLaren trying to control but Tamland is working from the bottom.
Tamland is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLaren avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McLaren got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tamland has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McLaren has managed to get both his arms back between Tamland's legs - danger averted.
Tamland has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. McLaren is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Tamland. Score +3 for passing guard: McLaren (5) vs (0) Tamland
Tamland tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McLaren wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamland is still trying to improve position.
Tamland gets back to half guard.
Tamland tries to get to full guard but McLaren has control of the leg.
Tamland keeps trying to improve his position.
Tamland actively working from the bottom here.
Tamland slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLaren content to stall in guard here.
Tamland is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tamland wants to sweep here but McLaren controlling him for the moment.
Tamland working a defensive guard but McLaren manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: McLaren (8) vs (0) Tamland
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tamland is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McLaren off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McLaren (8) vs (4) Tamland
Tamland working for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McLaren looking very determined here, making life difficult for Tamland.
Tamland might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McLaren haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
McLaren preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Tamland.
McLaren is keeping busy.
Tamland is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tamland patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Tamland is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Tamland has the hooks in. McLaren is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Tamland tightening his grip on McLaren, looking for the choke.
Tamland tightening his grip on McLaren, looking for the choke.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tamland keeps control of the position as McLaren tries to break free.
Tamland seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under McLaren's chin but McLaren turns very nicely into Tamland's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by McLaren.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McLaren (10) vs (4) Tamland
Tamland has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but McLaren has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: McLaren (13) vs (4) Tamland
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tamland is looking for a sweep.
Tamland regains half guard.
Tamland wants to get back to full guard.
Tamland is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McLaren pulls his head out easily.
Tamland has a hand on McLaren's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. McLaren takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: McLaren (16) vs (4) Tamland
Tamland reaches up to try and control the position but McLaren seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Tamland rolls and tries to escape and now McLaren has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: McLaren (19) vs (4) Tamland
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McLaren has good solid back control here.
McLaren has the hooks in. Tamland is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Tamland tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
McLaren sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tamland is looking to improve his position but McLaren isn't that keen on the idea.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
McLaren is looking to work his way around to Tamland's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Tamland felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Tamland is desperately trying to improve his position but McLaren has a good base and remains in mount.
Tamland regains half guard.
Tamland is looking for a sweep. McLaren is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McLaren is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tamland tries to roll over but McLaren keeps him under control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tamland is controlling McLaren's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Tamland wants to get back to full guard.
Tamland is looking to control McLaren's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tamland avoid being mounted?
Tamland is looking for a sweep. McLaren is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tamland is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McLaren pulls his head out easily.
Tamland has a hand on McLaren's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. McLaren takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: McLaren (22) vs (4) Tamland
Tamland really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tamland regains half guard.
McLaren prevents Tamland from improving his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tamland makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tamland.
McLaren's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tamland is trying to control the position but McLaren postures up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
McLaren trying to control the position from guard on top but Tamland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tamland wants to sweep but no luck.
Tamland can't keep his opponent in guard - McLaren advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tamland is looking for a sweep. McLaren is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tamland wants to get back to full guard but McLaren has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McLaren (25) vs (4) Tamland
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tamland is looking to regain half guard here but McLaren keeps moving and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
McLaren takes the fight on points by 25 to 4.
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Event:
Kilo 12 Dekkers V Chandler 2
Date: Sep 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Steroidi Jr misses with the combination.
McLaren lands the left hand.
McLaren scores with a jab. Steroidi Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McLaren gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McLaren misses with a hook. Steroidi Jr ducked under it nicely.
McLaren 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.
Steroidi Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McLaren.
Steroidi Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McLaren lands a jab to Steroidi Jr's midsection.
McLaren chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Steroidi Jr can pounce on him.
Steroidi Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Steroidi Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steroidi Jr throws a leg kick but McLaren sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T1#
McLaren throws a hook but Steroidi Jr avoids it easily.
Jab by Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr slips a straight right by McLaren.
Steroidi Jr avoids the body shot from McLaren.
Steroidi Jr feints and then cracks McLaren's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McLaren down.
McLaren scores with a hook to the body. Steroidi Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McLaren connects with the punch.
Steroidi Jr feints a jab promting McLaren to slip. Steroidi Jr then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McLaren slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Steroidi Jr throws a leg kick but McLaren sees it coming and moves out of range.
Steroidi Jr throws a solid leg kick but McLaren takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Steroidi Jr.
McLaren checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
As Steroidi Jr tries to get set, McLaren tries to push him back and clinch up but Steroidi Jr manages to avoid the attempt.
Steroidi Jr slips a jab from McLaren.
McLaren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McLaren checks a leg kick nicely.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steroidi Jr misses the jab.
McLaren throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Steroidi Jr on the side of the head.
Steroidi Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McLaren connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Steroidi Jr scrambles back to his feet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Steroidi Jr.
McLaren moves out of range of the strikes.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from McLaren enables Steroidi Jr to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McLaren manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Steroidi Jr wants to control from the top but McLaren keeps moving.
Steroidi Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but McLaren is retaining full guard.
McLaren keeping moving, preventing Steroidi Jr from controlling successfully. #T3#
Steroidi Jr trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but McLaren manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Steroidi Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McLaren defends it easily.
Steroidi Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but McLaren is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
McLaren avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Steroidi Jr throws his legs up looking for a submission but McLaren uses it to pass to side control.
Steroidi Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McLaren wants to stand but Steroidi Jr has his arm trapped.
Steroidi Jr is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anabolinen Steroidi Jr will probably get the nod.
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.
#R2#
A slow jab from Steroidi Jr misses its intended target.
Steroidi Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steroidi Jr cracks the inside of McLaren's front leg.
Steroidi Jr defending well as McLaren loads up on a big left hand.
McLaren drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Steroidi Jr throws a leg kick but McLaren sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Steroidi Jr scores with the left hand. McLaren knows he should have avoided that one.
Steroidi Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
McLaren waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steroidi Jr.
McLaren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steroidi Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from McLaren.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steroidi Jr throws a leg kick which misses McLaren's front leg but catches the back leg as McLaren tries to avoid it.
Steroidi Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McLaren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steroidi Jr throws a leg kick which misses McLaren's front leg but catches the back leg as McLaren tries to avoid it. #T1#
McLaren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McLaren throws a right hand that Steroidi Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Steroidi Jr also avoids with ease.
Steroidi Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
McLaren misses with a looping right.
McLaren gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McLaren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steroidi Jr.
McLaren tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Steroidi Jr manages to circle out of the way.
Steroidi Jr is looking to land body kicks.
McLaren throws a body punch but Steroidi Jr moves out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Steroidi Jr - that will leave a mark!
Steroidi Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
McLaren seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A bone on bone clash there as McLaren blocks the leg kick.
McLaren tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Steroidi Jr manages to circle out of the way.
Steroidi Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Steroidi Jr with a hook.#T2#
McLaren smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Steroidi Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steroidi Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and McLaren counters by clinching up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from McLaren.
Steroidi Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McLaren is defending well for now.
Steroidi Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by McLaren.
McLaren blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McLaren dodges an elbow strike from Steroidi Jr.
McLaren tries a body shot but Steroidi Jr blocks it.
Steroidi Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Steroidi Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
McLaren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McLaren swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3##BC2#
Steroidi Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steroidi Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McLaren.
McLaren takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A looping hook to the body misses from McLaren. Steroidi Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
McLaren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Steroidi Jr. That's going to slow McLaren down.
Steroidi Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McLaren displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steroidi Jr throws out the jab.
McLaren is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Steroidi Jr.
McLaren lands a nice shot that snaps Steroidi Jr's head back.
Steroidi Jr misses with a left hand #CL#
and McLaren moves into the clinch.
McLaren lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Steroidi Jr has McLaren pressed against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T4#
Steroidi Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McLaren's elbow.
Steroidi Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McLaren swings wildly with an uppercut but Steroidi Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
McLaren misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steroidi Jr lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steroidi Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McLaren prevents a body shot from Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steroidi Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McLaren has Steroidi Jr pressed against the cage, preventing Steroidi Jr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McLaren has Steroidi Jr pressed against the cage, preventing Steroidi Jr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McLaren is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McLaren struggles to land a body shot inside as Steroidi Jr controls his hands.
McLaren's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McLaren is working Steroidi Jr over against the cage.
McLaren blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anabolinen Steroidi Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! McLaren's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
McLaren throws a body punch but Steroidi Jr moves out of range.
Steroidi Jr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McLaren with a body shot.
Steroidi Jr throws a one two combo.
Steroidi Jr works the jab nicely.
Steroidi Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Steroidi Jr throws a leg kick that misses.
McLaren is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Steroidi Jr.
McLaren misses with the combination.
Steroidi Jr misses with a looping left.
Anabolinen Steroidi Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McLaren checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLaren lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McLaren tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McLaren waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Steroidi Jr lands with a hook. McLaren tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steroidi Jr misses with a straight left. #T1#
McLaren lands a head shot.
McLaren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McLaren seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Steroidi Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
McLaren throws a looping overhand right but Steroidi Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Steroidi Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McLaren lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Steroidi Jr connects with a single shot there.
Anabolinen Steroidi Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by McLaren.
McLaren looks to land a right hand but Steroidi Jr moved out of range.
Steroidi Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McLaren tries to counter by clinching up but Steroidi Jr breaks away and moves out of range.
McLaren looks to land a left hand but Steroidi Jr moved out of range nicely.
McLaren throws out a loose jab but Steroidi Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Colt McLaren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Steroidi Jr slips a jab from McLaren.
Steroidi Jr counters with a body kick.
McLaren lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McLaren throws out a loose jab but Steroidi Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steroidi Jr feints a counter leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Steroidi Jr. That's going to slow McLaren down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good exchange - Steroidi Jr coming out on top.
McLaren takes a swing at Steroidi Jr's ribcage but misses.
Steroidi Jr throws out a leg kick but McLaren moves out of range and Steroidi Jr only half commits.
The fighters circle momentarily. Steroidi Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McLaren slips a jab from Steroidi Jr.
McLaren takes a swing at Steroidi Jr's ribcage but misses.
Steroidi Jr throws a hook but McLaren avoids it easily.
McLaren wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
McLaren checks the leg kick.
Steroidi Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Steroidi Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Steroidi Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Steroidi Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McLaren manages to avoid it.
McLaren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McLaren throws the left hand but Steroidi Jr avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Steroidi Jr clinches with his opponent.
McLaren throws a head punch that misses.
McLaren blocks an uppercut.
Steroidi Jr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Steroidi Jr tries to stall but McLaren uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McLaren misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steroidi Jr blocks an uppercut.
Steroidi Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Steroidi Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Anabolinen Steroidi Jr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McLaren misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
McLaren misses with a hook to the ribs.
McLaren lands an uppercut.
Steroidi Jr blocking some punches.
Steroidi Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McLaren can't find room to land a body shot as Steroidi Jr controls the action.
#BC2#
Steroidi Jr manages to break the clinch.
Steroidi Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McLaren.
Steroidi Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles McLaren. McLaren circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McLaren throws a series of strikes that have Steroidi Jr backpedaling.
#CUT#
It looks like Anabolinen Steroidi Jr has been cut.
That kick from Steroidi Jr tenderised McLaren's leg. McLaren is trying to keep his angry face on.
Some wild striking there from Steroidi Jr.
McLaren tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Steroidi Jr manages to circle out of the way.
Steroidi Jr takes one on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anabolinen Steroidi Jr.
Well Steroidi Jr has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anabolinen Steroidi Jr!
Anabolinen Steroidi Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Kilo 9 Dekkers V Cronos
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Mercado just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab lands there for McLaren.
Mercado throws a series of punches but McLaren moves out of range.
Mercado sets himself, and McLaren steps forward looking for the clinch! Mercado avoids it this time.
No luck for Mercado with that takedown attempt.
McLaren wants to counter the offense by Mercado and move into the clinch position.
Mercado shoots for a takedown but McLaren saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mercado misses with a double jab.
Mercado with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for McLaren. That snapped Mercado's head back.
Mercado shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McLaren as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danjie Mercado. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Mercado is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McLaren throws a nice looking combination but Mercado bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mercado is looking for a counter combo.
McLaren throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mercado.
McLaren connects with a nice looking jab.
McLaren catches Mercado with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mercado looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McLaren swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mercado counters with a right hand to the body.
Mercado lands a jab-cross combination.
Mercado looks for a takedown but McLaren sprawls well.#T2#
Mercado closes the distance and clinches up with McLaren, looking for a takedown. Mercado pushes McLaren against the cage but McLaren circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McLaren blocks a jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mercado.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mercado takes a swing at McLaren's ribcage but misses.
Mercado throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McLaren's waist but McLaren gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mercado off to one side.
Good exchange - McLaren coming out on top.
McLaren's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mercado under the eye.
Mercado fails with the takedown#CL2#
and McLaren counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McLaren lands a body shot.
Mercado takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Mercado fails to pull guard.
McLaren stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McLaren lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mercado is trying to push McLaren away but McLaren has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mercado is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McLaren to keep the fight standing.
Mercado wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McLaren has him pressed against the cage.
Mercado tries to pull guard but McLaren won't allow it.
A right hand to the body from McLaren.
McLaren makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McLaren lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mercado backwards.
Mercado taking a breather.
A left hand lands to the body for McLaren.
Mercado is trying to push McLaren away but McLaren has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mercado is trying to drag McLaren to the mat but McLaren just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T4#
Mercado is trying to pull guard but McLaren has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from McLaren.
McLaren dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mercado wants to take the fight to the mat but McLaren manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mercado's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McLaren is leaning against Mercado and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McLaren.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
McLaren escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mercado misses with a combination
#CL2#
and McLaren counters by clinching up.
Mercado goes for a takedown attempt but McLaren pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McLaren scores with a nice strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colt McLaren dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Mercado wants to clinch.
McLaren scores with a sloppy right hand. Mercado should have avoided that one.
Mercado shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercado throws a right hand that McLaren ducks under and follows up with a left that McLaren also avoids with ease.
Mercado tries to clinch up but McLaren circles away and keeps his distance.
Colt McLaren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McLaren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mercado manages to avoid it.
Mercado blocks a jab.
It looked like Mercado was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
McLaren lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McLaren stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McLaren wants it to stay on the feet.
McLaren fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McLaren's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mercado under the eye.
Mercado staying out of range there.
McLaren lands a lovely overhand right.
Mercado with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McLaren to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC2#
Mercado is rocked!
Jab by McLaren.
Oh Mercado is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mercado on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2##TD2#
McLaren changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mercado looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mercado tries to buck McLaren off but McLaren is having none of it.
Mercado seems to have got his legs back now.
McLaren in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Mercado is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
A lull in the action here.
Mercado is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mercado is working hard here to advance position.
Mercado is trying to control McLaren's posture but McLaren avoids it.
Mercado tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McLaren wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee asks McLaren politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. McLaren prefers to stall for the moment though.
Mercado is looking to reverse the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McLaren keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McLaren slaps away a takedown attempt from Mercado, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McLaren wants to counter the offense by Mercado and move into the clinch position.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danjie Mercado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mercado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McLaren steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mercado.
Mercado takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McLaren scores with a sloppy right hand. Mercado should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colt McLaren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
McLaren ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mercado shoots in for a takedown but McLaren shows good takedown defense.
Mercado on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mercado tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McLaren swivels and escapes.
McLaren tries to counter with a clinch but Mercado shakes him off and moves away.
McLaren throws a nice looking combination but Mercado bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mercado went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McLaren thuds a left hand into Mercado's body.
McLaren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice takedown defense from McLaren. No joy for Mercado on that attempt.
McLaren wants to counter the offense by Mercado and move into the clinch position.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danjie Mercado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Mercado throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McLaren was covering up waiting for the punch and Mercado finishes the takedown easily into guard.
McLaren keeping moving, preventing Mercado from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Mercado throws an elbow that misses. McLaren uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mercado's guard. Nice move by McLaren!#REVB#
My spies in Mad Dog Fight Gym inform me that McLaren has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Mercado tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mercado is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McLaren controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Mercado has an active guard here but McLaren has managed to pass into half guard.
Mercado works his way to full guard. Good work.
Colt McLaren has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Mercado isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. McLaren stacks Mercado on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by McLaren!
Mercado is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Mercado manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
McLaren is staying active underneath Mercado, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mercado in particular looking to stall.
Colt McLaren is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McLaren trying to control but Mercado postures up.
Mercado not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mercado throwing shots but McLaren is blocking nicely.
McLaren keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T4#
McLaren regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Mercado.
Mercado looking to pass the guard.
Mercado trying to control but McLaren is working from the bottom.
Danjie Mercado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mercado trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Colt McLaren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McLaren has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colt McLaren!
Colt McLaren decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Danjie Mercado had this to say: 'Well, what can I say man. He's the better man today. I'll be back. '.
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Event:
Kilo 6 Dekkers V McLAren
Date: Aug 21, 2016 |
#R1#
McLaren closes the distance and clinches up with Dekkers, looking for a takedown. McLaren pushes Dekkers against the cage but Dekkers circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McLaren lunges at Dekkers with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dekkers's hand.
McLaren misses with a body punch
and Dekkers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dekkers fakes the leg kick and cracks McLaren in the body.
McLaren misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dekkers counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
Dekkers closes the distance and clinches.
Dekkers landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McLaren softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dekkers comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McLaren misses with some punches.
Dekkers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dekkers stalling.
McLaren tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dekkers with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McLaren misses with a hook from the clinch.
McLaren misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dekkers pressing his opponent against the cage. #T1#
Dekkers prevents a body shot from McLaren.
McLaren tries a body shot but Dekkers blocks it.
Dekkers tries a knee to the head but McLaren blocks it.
Dekkers lands a knee to the body.
McLaren pushes Dekkers back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McLaren has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dekkers seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if McLaren can turn it around.
McLaren lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dekkers.
Dekkers lands a knee to the head.
Dekkers is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dekkers prevents a body shot from McLaren.
Dekkers lands an elbow inside.
Dekkers trying to land knees to the body.
Dekkers putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McLaren in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McLaren throws a punch but it's blocked by Dekkers. #T2#
Dekkers lands a left hand.
McLaren lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dekkers is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dekkers connects with a knee to the head.
Dekkers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McLaren's elbow.
McLaren takes an elbow to the forehead.
McLaren can't find room to land a body shot as Dekkers controls the action.
McLaren blocks an elbow strike from Dekkers.
McLaren throws a head punch that misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dekkers.
Dekkers is stalling here.
A body shot lands from McLaren.
McLaren struggles to land a body shot inside as Dekkers controls his hands.
A short uppercut from McLaren.
McLaren tries to work over Dekkers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dekkers missing with knees to the body.
#T3#
McLaren throws a punch but it's blocked by Dekkers.
McLaren misses with a punch to the body.
Dekkers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McLaren on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McLaren can't find room to land a body shot as Dekkers controls the action.
Dekkers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dekkers tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McLaren tries to work over Dekkers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McLaren lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dekkers backwards.
Dekkers misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McLaren.
Dekkers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dekkers lands an elbow that stopped McLaren in his tracks for a moment.
McLaren swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McLaren doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from McLaren.
Dekkers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dekkers utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T4#
Dekkers crunches a lovely knee into McLaren's ribcage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dekkers takes a shot to the head.
Dekkers landing knees to the body.
Dekkers gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dekkers lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McLaren fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McLaren has a couple of punches blocked by Dekkers.
McLaren on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dekkers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McLaren can't find room to land a body shot as Dekkers controls the action.
McLaren working aggressively here.
McLaren lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dekkers blocks an uppercut.
Dekkers tries to land a knee to the head but McLaren blocks with his arms.
Dekkers blocking some punches.
Dekkers throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McLaren blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bas Dekkers dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
McLaren throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A leg kick checked by McLaren.
The crowd cheers as McLaren lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dekkers doesn't seem phased though.
McLaren shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dekkers as he avoids it easily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dekkers cracks McLaren with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McLaren tries to clinch up but Dekkers circles away and keeps his distance.
McLaren closes the distance and clinches up with Dekkers, looking for a takedown. McLaren pushes Dekkers against the cage but Dekkers circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dekkers lands a body shot.
McLaren moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dekkers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McLaren.
Dekkers is looking to counter with head kicks.
McLaren moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dekkers throws out a leg kick but McLaren moves out of range and Dekkers only half commits.
McLaren tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dekkers counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dekkers works McLaren's body with a nice hook.
Dekkers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McLaren can do to turn this around?#T1#
Dekkers looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McLaren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dekkers moves away.
McLaren tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dekkers swivels and escapes.
Bas Dekkers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colt McLaren.
A looping hook to the body misses from McLaren. Dekkers does a little dance to reset his feet.
McLaren checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bas Dekkers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
McLaren has Dekkers up against the cage in a clinch.
Dekkers blocks a body shot from McLaren.
McLaren working aggressively here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McLaren blocks an elbow strike from Dekkers.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dekkers.
Dekkers missing with knees to the body.
#T2#
A head punch on the inside from McLaren fails to land.
McLaren misses with the head strike.
Dekkers is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McLaren is defending well for now.
Dekkers misses with an elbow strike.
Dekkers wants to stall.
McLaren tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McLaren avoiding damage as Dekkers throws knees to the body.
Dekkers blocks a body shot from McLaren.
McLaren lands a hook that snaps the head of Dekkers backwards.
McLaren swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dekkers lands a damaging elbow.
McLaren on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLaren blocks a body shot from Dekkers.
Dekkers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dekkers lands a good knee to the midsection. McLaren won't want to take too many of those.#T3#
Dekkers trying to land knees to the body.
Dekkers lands a knee to the body.
Dekkers effectively controlling the action here.
McLaren fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McLaren fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dekkers trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McLaren.
McLaren managing to block the knees to the body from Dekkers.
Dekkers looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dekkers with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McLaren avoids the elbow strike from Dekkers, against the cage.
McLaren avoids a wild elbow strike from Dekkers.
McLaren on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dekkers blocks a body shot from McLaren.
McLaren lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Dekkers's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bas Dekkers has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McLaren.
McLaren misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dekkers landing knees to the head.
McLaren doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dekkers misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dekkers.
Dekkers missing with knees to the body.
McLaren softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dekkers misses with an elbow strike.
McLaren goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McLaren lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McLaren misses with a hook from the clinch.
McLaren misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dekkers with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bas Dekkers will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
McLaren lands a body shot.
McLaren moves to clinch but Dekkers breaks away
and Dekkers counters with a leg kick. #TD2#
McLaren closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dekkers to the mat! Dekkers manages to get full guard.
Dekkers wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and McLaren manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
McLaren perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dekkers is holding on to half guard well.#T1#
Dekkers is looking to control McLaren's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dekkers avoid being mounted?
Dekkers is staying active underneath McLaren, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dekkers is holding on to half guard well.
McLaren is keen to just control but Dekkers is a slippery customer.
Dekkers is looking to improve his position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McLaren not landing any meaningful shots this time. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McLaren with a hook.
McLaren is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McLaren lands a nice shot to the body.
Dekkers takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dekkers trying to land knees to the body.
#T3#
McLaren gets through Dekkers's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dekkers creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McLaren tries to work over Dekkers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McLaren on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McLaren throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dekkers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McLaren avoiding damage as Dekkers throws knees to the body.
McLaren misses with some punches.
McLaren misses with a body punch.
Dekkers trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McLaren.
McLaren tries to throw a body punch but Dekkers avoids it by throwing McLaren back against the cage.
McLaren lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Dekkers.
#T4#
Dekkers missing with knees to the body.
Dekkers misses with an elbow over the top.
McLaren tries to work over Dekkers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dekkers trying to land knees to the body.
McLaren tries to throw a body punch but Dekkers avoids it by throwing McLaren back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from McLaren fails to land.
A body shot lands from McLaren.
Dekkers blocks a body shot from McLaren.
McLaren tries a body shot but Dekkers blocks it.
Dekkers lands a left hand that snaps the head of McLaren backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLaren blocks an elbow strike from Dekkers.
Dekkers prevents a body shot from McLaren.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McLaren tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McLaren misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dekkers using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McLaren blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colt McLaren really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4##CL2#
Dekkers gets tackled into the cage by McLaren. McLaren maintains the clinch.
McLaren can't find room to land a body shot as Dekkers controls the action.
Dekkers blocks an uppercut.
McLaren lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dekkers blocks a body shot from McLaren.
A short uppercut from McLaren.
McLaren blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dekkers trying to land knees to the body.
Dekkers slowing the pace effectively.
McLaren managing to block the knees to the body from Dekkers.
McLaren misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dekkers working McLaren over with knees to the body.
Dekkers lands a damaging elbow.
Dekkers stalling.
Dekkers putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McLaren in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McLaren tries a body shot but Dekkers blocks it.
#T1#
McLaren misses with a punch on the inside.
Dekkers blocks an uppercut.
McLaren throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from McLaren.
Dekkers lands an elbow just above McLaren 's eye.
Come on Dekkers - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McLaren fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McLaren letting Dekkers take a breather here.
Dekkers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McLaren backwards.
McLaren fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McLaren is leaning against Dekkers and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dekkers is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McLaren is defending well for now.
McLaren throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
McLaren lands an uppercut.
McLaren tries a body shot but Dekkers blocks it.
Dekkers looking to throw knees to the head but McLaren is blocking nicely.
McLaren throws a head punch that misses.
Dekkers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McLaren swings wildly with an uppercut but Dekkers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dekkers is trying to stall.
McLaren misses with the head strike.
Dekkers throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McLaren blocks it with crossed arms.
A hook to the body from McLaren.
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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dekkers.
McLaren misses with some punches.
McLaren misses with a body punch.
#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McLaren.
McLaren tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dekkers with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McLaren lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dekkers's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
McLaren misses with a hook to the ribs.
McLaren blocks an elbow strike from Dekkers.
McLaren misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dekkers lands an elbow inside that McLaren shrugs off.
Dekkers landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dekkers lands with a short shot to the head.
Dekkers lands a damaging elbow.
Dekkers lands a good knee to the midsection. McLaren won't want to take too many of those.
McLaren is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Dekkers creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McLaren's defenses. #T4#
McLaren can't find room to land a body shot as Dekkers controls the action.
Dekkers using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McLaren blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dekkers landing knees to the head.
McLaren takes an elbow to the forehead.
McLaren tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dekkers lands an elbow that stopped McLaren in his tracks for a moment.
McLaren misses with a punch to the body.
McLaren can't find room to land a body shot as Dekkers controls the action.
McLaren struggles to land a body shot inside as Dekkers controls his hands.
Dekkers wants to stall.
McLaren misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Dekkers.
Knees to the body from Dekkers.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bas Dekkers had his way with Colt McLaren in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Dekkers connects with a solid leg kick.
Dekkers throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL2#
McLaren moves into the clinch.
Dekkers lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Colt McLaren has been cut.
Dekkers with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dekkers blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dekkers.
McLaren fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dekkers tries a knee to the head but McLaren blocks it.
McLaren on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dekkers misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McLaren.
Still in the clinch, McLaren scores with a nice short uppercut.
McLaren takes an elbow to the forehead.
McLaren has a couple of punches blocked by Dekkers.
McLaren working aggressively here.
#T1#
McLaren avoiding damage as Dekkers throws knees to the body.
Dekkers lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
McLaren lands a nice shot to the body.
Dekkers tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McLaren avoids it.
Dekkers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McLaren managing to block the knees to the body from Dekkers.
Dekkers tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short uppercut from McLaren.
Dekkers is looking to control McLaren's arms but McLaren gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dekkers has his back to the cage.
Dekkers trying to stall but McLaren improves his position.
Dekkers can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Dekkers throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dekkers missing with knees to the body.
Dekkers misses with a body punch.
Dekkers is trying to stall.
McLaren misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Colt McLaren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
McLaren lands a hook that snaps the head of Dekkers backwards.
Dekkers misses with a hook from the clinch.
McLaren lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dekkers or not.
Dekkers tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
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.
Dekkers tries to land a knee to the head but McLaren blocks with his arms.
Dekkers tries to land knees in the clinch but McLaren avoids the damage to the body.
McLaren can't find room to land a body shot as Dekkers controls the action.
McLaren digs a right hand into Dekkers's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dekkers's gas tank.
Bas Dekkers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dekkers prevents a body shot from McLaren.
McLaren misses with a hook to the ribs.
McLaren tries to work over Dekkers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dekkers tries a body shot but McLaren blocks it.
#T3#
Dekkers tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McLaren avoids it.
McLaren lands a hook that snaps the head of Dekkers backwards.
McLaren tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McLaren misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McLaren.
McLaren can't find room to land a body shot as Dekkers controls the action.
McLaren misses with a short punch on the inside.
McLaren lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McLaren managing to block the knees to the body from Dekkers.
McLaren fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McLaren doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4#
Dekkers using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McLaren has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McLaren lands a body punch.
McLaren lands a hook that snaps the head of Dekkers backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dekkers.
McLaren managing to block the knees to the body from Dekkers.
McLaren misses with some punches.
McLaren struggles to land a body shot inside as Dekkers controls his hands.
Dekkers blocks a body shot from McLaren.
Still in the clinch, McLaren scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McLaren.
McLaren struggles to land a body shot inside as Dekkers controls his hands.
McLaren blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Colt McLaren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dekkers 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 48:47
Judge Josh West scores the fight 48:47
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bas Dekkers!
Bas Dekkers retains his featherweight title!
After winning the bout, Bas Dekkers 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:
Kilo 4 fight night
Date: Aug 09, 2016 |
#R1#
McLaren looks to clinch
and Cronos counters with a straight right hand.
McLaren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cronos looks to throw the jab but McLaren is out of range.
Cronos closes the distance and clinches up with McLaren, looking for a takedown. Cronos pushes McLaren against the cage but McLaren circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cronos swats away the attempt to clinch by McLaren.
McLaren thuds his right hand into Cronos's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL2#
McLaren rushes Cronos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McLaren throws a punch but it's blocked by Cronos.
McLaren has a couple of punches blocked by Cronos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cronos looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McLaren lands a hook to the side of the head.
McLaren lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cronos tries to break the clinch but McLaren is controlling the position.
McLaren misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1##BC#
Cronos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Colt McLaren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cronos just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
McLaren shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES#
Cronos pushes McLaren off and gets back to his feet.
Cronos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McLaren circles away quickly and effectively.
McLaren throws a jab but it's blocked by Cronos.
McLaren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cronos feinted with a counter takedown.
McLaren fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McLaren tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cronos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Cronos. Those never looked like landing.
Cronos fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McLaren shoots in but no luck this time. #T2##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cronos enables McLaren to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cronos manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw McLaren working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
McLaren being controlled here momentarily.
Cronos wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and McLaren is now in half guard.
McLaren not doing much here.
McLaren wants to take a breather but Cronos is having none of it.
McLaren passes to side control. #SUB2#
Cronos tries to escape back to his feet but McLaren has kept hold of him... Oh, now he's got Cronos's back and is looking for the choke... Is it? Is it sunk in? YES! Cronos is tapping! McLaren saw the opportunity and took it - ruthless!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Colt McLaren!
A relieved looking Colt McLaren thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Jose Cronos was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry everyone, the better man won tonight. I'll be back.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 29, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
McLaren has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from McLaren on the inside.
McLaren lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Max throws a punch but it's blocked by McLaren.
Max scores with a shot to the side of McLaren's head.
A left hand lands to the body for McLaren.
McLaren scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McLaren pushes Max back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from McLaren.
A right hand to the body from McLaren.
Max wants to stall.
Max can't break the clinch.
Max is looking to break free of the clinch but McLaren has double underhooks.
McLaren lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from McLaren.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McLaren lands a body punch.
McLaren lands a right hand.
Max wants to get back to striking at distance but McLaren won't allow it.
McLaren lands a right hand.
McLaren works on Max's body with a couple of short punches.#T1#
McLaren working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A frustrated look appears on Max's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McLaren is leaning against Max and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A body shot lands from McLaren.
Max is breathing heavily.
McLaren lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for McLaren.
McLaren throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maxs head.
McLaren lands a right hand.
McLaren lands with a light punch inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McLaren lands with a right to the head. #ROC2#
Max is rocked!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McLaren working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oh Max is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Max tries to break free but McLaren pushes him back against the cage.
Max seems to have got his legs back now.
McLaren digs a right hand underneath Max's ribcage. Max let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McLaren scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
McLaren stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by McLaren.
Max wants to get back to striking at distance but McLaren won't allow it.
A right hand to the body from McLaren.
A left hand lands to the body for McLaren.
McLaren lands a hook that snaps the head of Max backwards.
McLaren lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, McLaren scores with a nice short uppercut.
McLaren working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McLaren scores with a hook to the body.
McLaren lands a big right hand that drops Max! The killer instinct kicks in and McLaren finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by McLaren!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colt McLaren!
Colt McLaren seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Mad Max had this to say: 'I precisely prepare for this loss, I put all my best but I got too short. I'll be back, I promise.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 21, 2016 |
#R1#
McLaren takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dall throws a big shot that misses.
No luck for Dall with that takedown attempt.
McLaren tries to counter with a clinch but Dall shakes him off and moves away.
Dall misses with a straight right.
Dall tries for a takedown but McLaren sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McLaren wants to counter the offense by Dall and move into the clinch position.
Dall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McLaren.
Dall throws a head kick that misses.
McLaren throws a body punch but Dall moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McLaren pinned against the cage. McLaren gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryzen Dall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McLaren works the jab nicely.#T1#
Dall moves forwards but McLaren connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McLaren scores with a jab to the jaw.
McLaren misses with a straight left.
Dall scores with a one two! McLaren had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nice body punch from McLaren.
McLaren stuns Dall with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fighters circling - Dall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McLaren tries to counter with a clinch but Dall shakes him off and moves away.
Dall shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McLaren as he jumps to the side. #T2#
McLaren throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Dall.
McLaren has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dall fails to land the takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLaren keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McLaren steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dall.
A big right from McLaren misses.
Dall appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dall throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McLaren slips under a jab from Dall.
McLaren tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dall takes a swing at McLaren's ribcage but misses.
McLaren thuds a left hand into Dall's body.#T3#
Dall misses with a hook.
McLaren tries to counter with a clinch but Dall shakes him off and moves away.
Nice jab there from McLaren.
Dall looks to land a right hand but McLaren moved out of range.
McLaren connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice shot by McLaren.
Dall connects with a body shot.
Dall missing with a left hand there. McLaren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McLaren lands a head shot.
McLaren misses with a hook. Dall ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Dall misses.
McLaren lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dall at a distance.
#T4#
McLaren on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLaren misses with a body punch
and Dall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dall drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McLaren jabs Dall to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dall misses with a head kick.
Dall walks into a stiff left hand from McLaren.
McLaren wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McLaren moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McLaren works Dall's body with a nice hook.
McLaren scores with a nice head shot.
Dall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McLaren manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colt McLaren dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Nice defenses there by McLaren.
Dall sets himself, and McLaren steps forward looking for the clinch! Dall avoids it this time.
Dall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McLaren misses with a looping right.
Dall pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McLaren moves out of range as Dall strikes.
Dall takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dall moves out of range of the strikes.
Dall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McLaren.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McLaren works the jab nicely.
Dall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ryzen Dall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Dall looks to land a body kick but McLaren moved away.
Dall staying out of range there.
McLaren misses with a body shot.
Dall swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dall thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice shot lands for Dall.
Dall ducks right into an uppercut from McLaren. #CUT2#
It looks like Ryzen Dall has been cut.
Dall lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McLaren.
McLaren is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Dall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McLaren connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McLaren misses with a hook
#TD#
and Dall counters with a single leg into guard. McLaren didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
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!
McLaren wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
McLaren keeping moving, preventing Dall from controlling successfully.
Dall is looking to advance position but McLaren has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Dall regains half guard.
Dall is trying to maintain the position but McLaren is very close to passing his half guard.
Dall is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
McLaren sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dall is looking for a sweep. McLaren is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dall trying to control but McLaren postures up.
McLaren trying to pass the guard but Dall defending well.
McLaren perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dall is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McLaren is pressing down on Dall's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dall is holding on for now.
McLaren controlling the action here.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McLaren slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colt McLaren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ryzen Dall's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Dall pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dall sets himself, and McLaren steps forward looking for the clinch! Dall avoids it this time.
Dall throws a good cross that connects.
McLaren scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dall fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McLaren on the side of the head.
Dall has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Dall closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dall lands in his opponent's guard.
McLaren manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dall manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T1#
Dall is trying to control the position but McLaren postures up.
McLaren is fighting to break Dall's control of his arms but Dall is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dall controls McLaren momentarily but McLaren frees himself.
McLaren looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryzen Dall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dall controls McLaren momentarily but McLaren frees himself.
Dall is trying to hold McLaren in close to prevent damage but McLaren has managed to pass into half guard.
Dall is trying to get back to full guard.
McLaren slows the pace down in half guard.
McLaren is trying to control. Dall wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McLaren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Dall trying to control here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Still in half guard, McLaren seems content to control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dall shoots for a takedown but McLaren saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Colt McLaren is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McLaren scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McLaren wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McLaren dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McLaren lands with a cross.
McLaren staying out of range there.
McLaren tries to counter by closing the distance.#T4#
McLaren showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dall.
Dall pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McLaren steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dall.
Dall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McLaren swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McLaren lands a jab to the nose.
A decent looking cross lands there for McLaren.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dall missing with a left hand there. McLaren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Colt McLaren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McLaren has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colt McLaren!
After winning the bout, Colt McLaren 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
McLaren rushes Tootoo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
McLaren manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Tootoo forces McLaren back against the cage and clinches.
Tootoo gets underhooks to prevent McLaren's takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Tootoo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McLaren has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tootoo finds it's way round the side to connect with McLaren's head.
McLaren tries to clinch but Tootoo is having none of it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McLaren is looking to clinch.
Tootoo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tootoo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McLaren dips to his left and cracks Tootoo with an uppercut!
McLaren has been working on his boxing with his coaches at World Class Elite Gym (16 elites) $1000 in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
Tootoo closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from McLaren.
McLaren can't get the takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tootoo is stalling here.
#BC2#
Tootoo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McLaren looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tootoo is fending him off so far but McLaren persists. Nope, Tootoo circles away and we're back to standing.
Tootoo feints a counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colt McLaren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tootoo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McLaren moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tootoo doesn't manage to clinch there - McLaren circles away.
McLaren looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
McLaren tries to close the distance and clinch but Tootoo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
McLaren pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
McLaren moves into the clinch.
McLaren is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tootoo is defending well.
A bit of stalling here from Tootoo.
McLaren is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tootoo pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Tootoo breaks from the clinch.
McLaren circles away from the clinch attempt.
McLaren tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tootoo manages to circle out of the way.
McLaren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tootoo fails in his attempt to clinch.
McLaren throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tootoo's waist but Tootoo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McLaren off to one side. #CL#
McLaren closes the distance and clinches.
McLaren can't find room to land a body shot as Tootoo controls the action.
Tootoo scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD#
McLaren is trying to trip Tootoo. He has hold of a leg but Tootoo is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. McLaren persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
McLaren loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McLaren stops Tootoo from standing up.
McLaren throwing strikes from guard but Tootoo blocks nicely.
McLaren postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McLaren trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McLaren throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tootoo keeping full guard, as McLaren tries to pass.
Tootoo is looking to stand up but McLaren isn't so interested in that idea.
Tootoo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McLaren looking to pass the guard.
McLaren sitting in guard here, content to control.
McLaren seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tootoo for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Tootoo tries to clinch there but McLaren circles away.
McLaren changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tootoo tries to avoid it but McLaren manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tootoo to the ground. Tootoo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice shot by Tootoo.
Jordin Tootoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tootoo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Tootoo tries to get set, McLaren tries to push him back and clinch up but Tootoo manages to avoid the attempt.#CL2#
Tootoo has managed to clinch.
#TD#
McLaren is trying to trip Tootoo. He has hold of a leg but Tootoo is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. McLaren persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Tootoo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McLaren.
McLaren 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.
Tootoo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McLaren is controlling him.
McLaren pushing down on Tootoo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McLaren missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tootoo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McLaren.
Tootoo is trying to stand.
#T4#
McLaren thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McLaren landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McLaren scoring with strikes to the body and head.
McLaren thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tootoo's head.
McLaren thows a huge punch but Tootoo dodges it nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
McLaren wants to work for an arm triangle but Tootoo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tootoo is trying to stand up here but McLaren is controlling him well.
McLaren throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tootoo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McLaren.
McLaren looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
McLaren is trying to work for a kimura but Tootoo is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colt McLaren dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Tootoo instigates a clinch.
We've been informed that Tootoo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
McLaren wants to stall.
McLaren prevents a body shot from Tootoo. #BC2#
Tootoo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McLaren shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tootoo defends it nicely.
McLaren has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tootoo finds it's way round the side to connect with McLaren's head.
Jordin Tootoo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tootoo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McLaren checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McLaren shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tootoo defends it nicely.
Tootoo feints and then cracks McLaren's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McLaren down. #T1##CL2#
Tootoo takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right from McLaren.
Tootoo tries to break the clinch but McLaren is controlling the position.
McLaren lands with a light punch inside.
Tootoo looking to slow down the pace here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McLaren tries to stall but Tootoo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tootoo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tootoo is pushing McLaren up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McLaren is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colt McLaren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McLaren stalling the fight.
#TD#
McLaren wants the takedown. Tootoo is fighting it off but McLaren persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Tootoo's guard against the cage.
McLaren working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
McLaren won't allow Tootoo to get back to his feet.
McLaren missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tootoo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McLaren.
Tootoo wants to stand but McLaren is controlling the position.
McLaren looking to pass the guard.
McLaren stops Tootoo from standing up.
Tootoo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McLaren accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McLaren throws a big elbow that misses.
Tootoo wants to stand but McLaren is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3##CL2#
Tootoo instigates a clinch.
Tootoo controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC#
McLaren breaks from the clinch.
Tootoo misses with a low kick.#CL#
McLaren has closed the distance and engaged Tootoo in a clinch.
#BC2#
Tootoo manages to break the clinch.
Jordin Tootoo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McLaren is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tootoo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McLaren shoots in but no luck this time.
Tootoo tries to clinch but McLaren moves out of range.
Tootoo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McLaren shoots in looking for a takedown but Tootoo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McLaren's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McLaren on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A punch lands to the side of McLaren 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL2#
McLaren tries to keep at a distance but Tootoo has taken the fight into the clinch.
McLaren is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tootoo pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T4#
A frustrated look appears on Tootoo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McLaren looking to stall.
Tootoo working hard to break the clinch.
McLaren wants a takedown but no success here.
Tootoo displaying some good clinch control by pressing McLaren up against the cage.
McLaren drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tootoo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLaren swats away the attempt to clinch by Tootoo.
Tootoo throws a leg kick that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tootoo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McLaren shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tootoo but Tootoo pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Tootoo has McLaren up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordin Tootoo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
McLaren darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Colt McLaren overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McLaren seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tootoo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McLaren working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Tootoo's thigh. Tootoo counters though and makes it back to full guard.
McLaren missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McLaren throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLaren stops Tootoo from standing up.
McLaren is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tootoo keeping full guard, as McLaren tries to pass.
McLaren won't allow Tootoo to get back to his feet. #T1#
McLaren pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tootoo is keeping the position for now.
McLaren in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McLaren is looking to work some ground and pound but Tootoo has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McLaren prevents Tootoo from getting back to his feet.
McLaren throws a big elbow that misses.
Tootoo keeping moving, preventing McLaren from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tootoo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McLaren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McLaren throwing a counter right hand but Tootoo manages to avoid it.
Tootoo lands a slapping body shot.
#CL2#
Tootoo gets a clinch. #BC2#
Tootoo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McLaren takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T2##CL2#
Tootoo clinches up against the cage.
McLaren blocking some punches.
McLaren drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tootoo pulls his leg out and moves away.
McLaren on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tootoo is looking to clinch.
Tootoo lands an overhand right.
McLaren has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tootoo finds it's way round the side to connect with McLaren's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLaren takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tootoo misses with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tootoo.
McLaren swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McLaren is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tootoo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tootoo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tootoo throws a looping overhand right but McLaren ducks down to avoid it.
Tootoo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McLaren lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3#
McLaren takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McLaren darts in looking for a takedown but Tootoo gets double underhooks and turns McLaren into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colt McLaren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tootoo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McLaren checks a low kick from Tootoo.
McLaren doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tootoo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Tootoo darts in and clinches McLaren up against the cage.
Tootoo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tootoo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tootoo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McLaren wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD#
McLaren is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Tootoo can't fight it off and eventually McLaren manages to take the fight to the floor. Tootoo looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McLaren lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McLaren won't allow Tootoo to get back to his feet. #T4##ES2#
Tootoo pushes McLaren off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
McLaren drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
McLaren trying to control the position but Tootoo is working away.
McLaren taking a break here but Tootoo is having none of it and regains half guard. #ES2#
Tootoo makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
McLaren is looking to clinch but Tootoo is avoiding it.
McLaren tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tootoo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McLaren somewhat.
Tootoo replies with a solid counter kick to the body but McLaren blocks it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jordin Tootoo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tootoo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jordin Tootoo!
Jordin Tootoo tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 17, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McLaren leaning against his opponent.
McLaren is pushing Bourque up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McLaren changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bourque fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McLaren goes for a double leg but Bourque avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bourque continues to drive forward.#TD2#
McLaren looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
McLaren throws an elbow that misses. Bourque uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McLaren's guard. Nice move by Bourque!#REVR#
Bourque would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLaren wants to sweep here but Bourque controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
McLaren throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McLaren strikes from his own guard. #T1#
Bourque wants to get up but he can't break McLaren's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bourque has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
McLaren looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bourque working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bourque tries to free his leg and advance position but McLaren is retaining full guard.
McLaren not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bourque wants to get up but he can't break McLaren's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bourque preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Bourque avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bourque wants to stand but McLaren is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bourque will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Bourque looking to sit in guard and control but McLaren gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
McLaren trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McLaren postures up in Bourque's guard and throws a big left but Bourque blocks it.
McLaren tries to free his leg and advance position but Bourque is retaining full guard.
McLaren with a flurry of punches that miss.
McLaren in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McLaren missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McLaren landing with the ground and pound.
McLaren tries to free his leg and advance position but Bourque is retaining full guard. #T3#
McLaren throws a big right hand that misses.
McLaren is pushing down on Bourque's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bourque is fighting to maintain full guard but McLaren has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bourque is not content to let McLaren control the position.
Ground and pound from McLaren.
McLaren missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McLaren thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bourque's head.
McLaren working Bourque over with strikes.
McLaren not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McLaren has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bourque avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McLaren.
McLaren throwing shots but Bourque is blocking nicely.
McLaren thows a huge punch but Bourque dodges it nicely.
#T4#
McLaren takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McLaren lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Bourque is defending against the submission attempts here by McLaren.
#SUB2#
McLaren seems to be looking for submissions.
McLaren sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bourque defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bourque on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
McLaren seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Bourque is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Colt McLaren!
Our winner, Colt McLaren, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Death Squad 303
Date: May 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Shishunaga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shishunaga misses with an uppercut. McLaren saw that one coming.#CL2#
McLaren fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shishunaga, pushing him back against the cage.
Shishunaga goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Shishunaga breaks from the clinch.
McLaren fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shishunaga on the side of the head.
Shishunaga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shishunaga lunges at McLaren with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McLaren's hand.
Nice takedown defense from Shishunaga. No joy for McLaren on that attempt. #CL2#
McLaren has closed the distance and engaged Shishunaga in a clinch.
Shishunaga misses with a body punch.
Shishunaga prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Shishunaga is fighting off a takedown attempt but McLaren is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Shishunaga to the mat. Shishunaga regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McLaren with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shishunaga controlling McLaren's posture.
McLaren wants to control from the top but Shishunaga keeps moving. #T1#
Shishunaga avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McLaren in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McLaren passes Shishunaga's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
McLaren is working for a kimura but Shishunaga is defending it quite comfortably.
Shishunaga trying to control here.
McLaren is keen to just control but Shishunaga is a slippery customer.
McLaren working over Shishunaga with some ground and pound. Shishunaga looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2#
Shishunaga regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from McLaren.
McLaren has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McLaren's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Shishunaga preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shishunaga keeping moving, preventing McLaren from controlling successfully.
McLaren with a nice head shot there.
McLaren is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shishunaga looking to control.
McLaren lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McLaren working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McLaren with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shishunaga lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
McLaren has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Shishunaga has passed into side control.
#T3#
Shishunaga trying to control the position but McLaren is working away.
Shishunaga is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McLaren is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McLaren can't do much from the bottom here.
McLaren tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shishunaga passes to full mount! That's big trouble for McLaren!
McLaren really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Shishunaga trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McLaren tries to reverse the position but Shishunaga maintains control.#SUB#
Shishunaga jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but McLaren manages to avoid the submission attempt.
We've been hearing good reports from Shishunaga's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
McLaren is looking to regain half guard here but Shishunaga keeps moving and retains side control.
McLaren struggling a bit here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McLaren tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Colt McLaren will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
McLaren is looking to clinch. #CL2#
McLaren clinches up with Shishunaga and pushes him back against the cage.
Shishunaga prevents the takedown attempt.
McLaren is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shishunaga is defending well.
McLaren can't get the takedown.
Kalashoka Shishunaga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colt McLaren.#BC#
Shishunaga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McLaren shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shishunaga counters with a right hand to the body.
Shishunaga lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McLaren doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shishunaga counters with an outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shishunaga looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McLaren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2#
McLaren has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shishunaga prevents a body shot from McLaren.
McLaren is working for takedown but Shishunaga is calmly controlling the position for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McLaren. #T1#
McLaren swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shishunaga gets underhooks to prevent McLaren's takedown attempt.
McLaren is looking for a takedown.
Shishunaga lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shishunaga lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Shishunaga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McLaren shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shishunaga pinned against the cage. Shishunaga gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It looked like Shishunaga wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shishunaga feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McLaren's calf.
McLaren thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shishunaga, right into the meat.
McLaren checks a low kick from Shishunaga.
McLaren shoots in looking for a takedown. Shishunaga tries to sprawl out of it but McLaren keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shishunaga manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
Shishunaga tries a low kick but McLaren avoids it.
Shishunaga lands with a right hand.
Shishunaga throws a leg kick which misses McLaren's front leg but catches the back leg as McLaren tries to avoid it.
Colt McLaren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shishunaga cracks McLaren with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kalashoka Shishunaga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McLaren shoots in looking for a takedown but Shishunaga manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McLaren's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Horrible takedown attempt by McLaren or perhaps it was just good defense by Shishunaga, which made it look bad.
Nice straight punches there by Shishunaga. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shishunaga.
Shishunaga changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McLaren walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shishunaga checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T3#
McLaren throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Shishunaga counter with a right hand.
Shishunaga fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McLaren checks it well.
McLaren blocks a head kick by Shishunaga.
Shishunaga throws out a leg kick but McLaren moves out of range and Shishunaga only half commits. #CL2#
McLaren clinches.
McLaren is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Shishunaga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shishunaga lands a nice uppercut.
Shishunaga wants to get back to striking at distance but McLaren won't allow it.
Shishunaga has a couple of punches blocked by McLaren.
Shishunaga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McLaren can do to turn this around?
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Shishunaga is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Shishunaga gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McLaren.
Shishunaga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McLaren wants a takedown but no success here.
#T4#
Shishunaga prevents a takedown attempt there.
McLaren drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McLaren is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shishunaga pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McLaren blocks a body shot from Shishunaga.
Shishunaga tries a body shot but McLaren blocks it.
Shishunaga misses with a punch on the inside.
McLaren is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
McLaren breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McLaren doesn't manage to clinch there - Shishunaga circles away.
A big right from McLaren misses.
Shishunaga tried to counter with a leg kick but McLaren avoided it.
Kalashoka Shishunaga is winning the standup battle so far.
McLaren closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shishunaga circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shishunaga.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McLaren takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McLaren misses with a hook
and Shishunaga counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalashoka Shishunaga dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
McLaren throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shishunaga throws a quick counter kick to the body but McLaren avoids it.
McLaren fails with a takedown attempt.
Shishunaga tries to land a leg kick but McLaren saw it coming and moves away.
McLaren tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shishunaga swivels and escapes.
McLaren doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shishunaga counters with a leg kick.
Kalashoka Shishunaga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colt McLaren.
Shishunaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McLaren.
McLaren with a poor takedown
and Shishunaga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McLaren is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLaren tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McLaren checks a low kick from Shishunaga.
McLaren takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McLaren darts in looking for a takedown but Shishunaga gets double underhooks and turns McLaren into the cage.
Shishunaga throws a leg kick but McLaren checks it. #T1#
Shishunaga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McLaren was well out of range. Poor timing from Shishunaga.
Shishunaga fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McLaren is out of range.
Shishunaga darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McLaren walks into a straight right hand from Shishunaga.
Shishunaga works McLaren's body with a nice hook.
Shishunaga tries to score with a low kick but McLaren moves his leg out of the way.
A low kick from McLaren misses
and Shishunaga counters with an outside leg kick.
Shishunaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McLaren manages to avoid it.
Shishunaga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McLaren was well out of range. Poor timing from Shishunaga.
McLaren connects with a nice looking jab.
McLaren tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shishunaga manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good leg kick by Shishunaga there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shishunaga takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
Shishunaga goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from McLaren.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McLaren shoots in but no luck this time.
Shishunaga is looking to score with low kicks.
McLaren has his takedown stuffed
and Shishunaga counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McLaren's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McLaren misses with a hook
and Shishunaga counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McLaren thinking.
Shishunaga misses with a body kick.
McLaren tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Shishunaga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McLaren doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shishunaga counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
McLaren throws a head kick but Shishunaga moves out of range.
McLaren tries to clinch but fails miserably #KD#
and Shishunaga counters with a head kick that drops McLaren to the mat! McLaren scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Shishunaga cracks the inside of McLaren's front leg.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McLaren.
Shishunaga lands with a thumping leg kick.
McLaren tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shishunaga manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shishunaga. That's going to slow McLaren down.
McLaren tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shishunaga paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Shishunaga misses its target.#CL2#
McLaren takes the fight into the clinch.
Shishunaga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4#
Shishunaga tries to throw a body punch but McLaren avoids it by throwing Shishunaga back against the cage.
McLaren goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shishunaga prevents it.
#BC#
Shishunaga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McLaren gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shishunaga connects with a straight left hand counter down 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!
Shishunaga is looking to slow McLaren down with leg kicks.
Shishunaga pivots, looking for a leg kick but McLaren is out of range and Shishunaga settles back down.
McLaren drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shishunaga defends it well.
McLaren tries to clinch up
and Shishunaga counters with a nice body shot.
Shishunaga avoids a kick to the body.
McLaren shoots in for a double leg but Shishunaga sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shishunaga blocks a low kick nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kalashoka Shishunaga showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shishunaga 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalashoka Shishunaga!
Kalashoka Shishunaga 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:
Death Squad 298:Konrad v F'gus
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Davidson takes the fight into the clinch.
McLaren is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McLaren drops down looking for an ankle pick but Davidson pulls his leg out and moves away.
McLaren dives in and grabs Davidson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Davidson pushes down on McLaren's head and hops out.
McLaren takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CL#
Davidson clinches. #TD#
Davidson jumps guard.
McLaren stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Davidson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Davidson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Davidson trying to control from half guard but McLaren is working away.
McLaren tries to get to full guard but Davidson has control of the leg. #T1#
Davidson wants to take a breather but McLaren is having none of it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
McLaren is looking to get back to full guard here but Davidson has managed to pass to side control instead.
McLaren tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McLaren is still trying to improve position.
Davidson working away.
McLaren is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Davidson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
Davidson controls the position.
McLaren tries to buck Davidson off but Davidson is having none of it.
McLaren manages to work his way to half guard, despite Davidson's best efforts.
Davidson prevents McLaren from improving his position.
Davidson is thwarting McLaren's attempts to control the position.
McLaren is looking to improve his position.
Davidson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Davidson not doing much here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McLaren wants to control but Davidson is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Davidson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McLaren is looking to control Davidson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McLaren avoid being mounted?
McLaren is looking for a sweep. Davidson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Davidson content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
McLaren looking for submissions off his back.
McLaren works his way to full guard. Good work.
McLaren trying to control the position.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McLaren keeping moving, preventing Davidson from controlling successfully.
Davidson postures up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Davidson gets a clinch.
McLaren looking to slow down the pace here.#TD#
Davidson manages to pull guard.
Davidson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Davidson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Davidson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McLaren looking to hit a scissor sweep but Davidson is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
McLaren working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Davidson has passed into half guard!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dustin Davidson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Davidson dives in and scores a takedown into McLaren's guard.
McLaren looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Davidson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Davidson working McLaren over with strikes.
McLaren makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McLaren.
McLaren wants to sweep but no luck.
McLaren keeping moving, preventing Davidson from controlling successfully.
McLaren keeping full guard, as Davidson tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLaren keeping moving, preventing Davidson from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
McLaren is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1#
Davidson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
McLaren thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
McLaren is trying to keep Davidson in close.
Davidson wants to control from the top but McLaren keeps moving.
McLaren tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
McLaren has his foot on Davidson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Davidson works his way back into a safe position though.
Dustin Davidson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Davidson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SU#
Davidson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD#
Davidson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McLaren looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
McLaren is looking for a sweep.
Davidson wants to control but McLaren is keeping him busy.
McLaren can't do much from the bottom here.
Davidson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Davidson scoring with punches from side control.
Davidson avoids the strikes from the bottom by McLaren.#T3#
McLaren sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Davidson prevents McLaren from improving his position.
Davidson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McLaren wants to get back to full guard.
Davidson is trying to control. McLaren wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
McLaren is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Davidson pulls his head out easily.
Davidson seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Davidson wants to control but McLaren is keeping him busy.
McLaren manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
McLaren working for a triangle but Davidson defends it easily.
#T4#
McLaren bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Davidson's guard. #REVB#
Davidson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McLaren.
McLaren in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Davidson is looking for a triangle but McLaren pushes his legs off easily.
McLaren is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Davidson has momentary wrist control but McLaren slips an elbow through the middle.
McLaren is in close to Davidson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Davidson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dustin Davidson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
McLaren gets caught flat footed, as Davidson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Davidson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McLaren can do to turn this around?
Davidson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McLaren is keeping the position for now.
McLaren tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McLaren is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Davidson postures up.
McLaren trying to strike off his back.
Davidson won't allow McLaren to sweep him here.
Davidson passes McLaren's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLaren is looking to improve his position.
Davidson is keen to just control but McLaren is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
McLaren looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
McLaren has a hand on Davidson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Davidson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Davidson trying to control but McLaren is having none of it.
McLaren throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
The referee warns McLaren that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
McLaren is wriggling around trying to escape.
Davidson controlling from the full mount. #T2#
McLaren is wriggling around trying to escape.
Davidson wants to control the pace but McLaren is squirming around nicely.
McLaren sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Davidson is thwarting McLaren's attempts to control the position.
McLaren manages to get to full guard.
McLaren looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Davidson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Davidson landing strikes.
Colt McLaren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
McLaren sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
McLaren looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dustin Davidson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Davidson trying to control the action but McLaren is working from the bottom.
McLaren is pressing down on Davidson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
McLaren has his foot on Davidson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Davidson works his way back into a safe position though.
Davidson wants to pass the guard but McLaren is keeping the position.
Davidson trying to control the position from guard on top but McLaren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McLaren striking off his back but it's not causing Davidson any problems. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McLaren wants to sweep but no luck.
Davidson trying to control the position from guard on top but McLaren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davidson wanted to stand there but McLaren had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Davidson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Davidson showed some decent athleticism there.
Davidson wants to take a breather but McLaren is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McLaren tries to roll over but Davidson keeps him under control.
Davidson is pressing down on McLaren's thigh, looking to free his foot. McLaren is holding on for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dustin Davidson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Davidson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dustin Davidson!
Dustin Davidson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Death Squad 294:Floyd v Bruce
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1#
McLaren checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Binse has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as McLaren is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McLaren.
Binse checks a low kick from McLaren.
McLaren has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Shit-house in the buildup to the fight.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Binse lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McLaren has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McLaren and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Binse throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McLaren on the side of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Binse.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McLaren lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Binse has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Binse and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Binse shoots in for a takedown but McLaren shows good takedown defense. #CL#
McLaren fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Binse, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLaren wants to get back to striking at distance but Binse won't allow it.
#TD2#
Binse gets a trip takedown into half guard.
McLaren gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
McLaren throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Binse controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Binse works over McLaren with some ground and pound from guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McLaren is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Binse has his hands on McLaren's head, controlling the position.
Binse looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
McLaren drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Binse dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Binse trying to control but McLaren is working from the bottom.
McLaren manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Binse manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T2#
McLaren with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McLaren trying to control the position from guard on top but Binse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McLaren throws a big right hand that misses.
Binse looking to hit a scissor sweep but McLaren is one step ahead there.
Binse keeping moving, preventing McLaren from controlling successfully.
McLaren postures up.
Binse keeping full guard, as McLaren tries to pass.
Binse is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Binse preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McLaren throwing strikes from guard but Binse blocks nicely.
Binse looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
McLaren postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Binse is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of McLaren, into his guard. #REVB#
Binse with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
McLaren looking for a guillotine here but Binse defends easily.
Binse wants to control from the top but McLaren keeps moving. #T4#
Binse showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Binse with a flurry of punches that miss.
Binse controlling from the top position.
McLaren looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Binse trying to control the position from guard on top but McLaren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McLaren is on top in guard.
#REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
McLaren is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Binse is controlling McLaren's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Christopher Binse will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Binse. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Binse has managed to clinch.
McLaren gets underhooks to prevent Binse's takedown attempt.
Binse is pressed up against the cage. McLaren has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Binse down to the mat. Binse avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Binse throws a shot from downtown. McLaren moves away and avoids it.
Binse closes the distance and clinches up with McLaren, looking for a takedown. Binse pushes McLaren against the cage but McLaren circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Binse misses with a double jab.
McLaren takes one on the button.
Christopher Binse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Binse works McLaren's body with a nice hook.
McLaren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Binse.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLaren is looking to clinch but Binse is avoiding it.
Binse missing with a left hand there. McLaren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Binse throws a half hearted mid kick.
Binse throws a leg kick that misses.
Binse lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Binse scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Binse misses with a takedown attempt - McLaren sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Colt McLaren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Binse.
Binse tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McLaren swivels and escapes.
Nice sprawl there from Binse as McLaren shoots in.
Binse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McLaren manages to avoid it.
Binse cracks the inside of McLaren's front leg.
McLaren shoots for a double leg takedown but Binse sprawls well. He's pushed McLaren's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Binse looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Binse takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A clash of legs there as McLaren blocks the low kick.
Binse tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McLaren defends well and Binse ends up having to push McLaren into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McLaren feinted with a counter takedown.
McLaren has a takedown stuffed.#T2#
Nice shot by Binse.
Binse moves in looking to clinch but McLaren pushes him off.
Binse tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McLaren manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Binse lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Binse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Binse throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McLaren was covering up waiting for the punch and Binse finishes the takedown easily into guard.
McLaren looking to control.
Binse won't allow McLaren to sweep him here.
Christopher Binse has got the better of the ground game so far.
Binse wants to control from the top but McLaren keeps moving.
McLaren not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Binse connects with a couple of short punches.
Binse wants to pass the guard but McLaren is keeping the position.
McLaren looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Binse wants to control from the top but McLaren keeps moving.
McLaren looking for a sweep. Not yet McLaren, not yet.
Binse keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McLaren's head.
McLaren looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McLaren can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Binse controls the pace.
Binse preventing the sweep.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McLaren is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Binse tries to roll over but McLaren keeps him under control.
Binse blocking the ground and pound attempt from McLaren.
McLaren winds up and cracks Binse with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McLaren looks to land a strike but Binse avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Binse trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Binse pulls McLaren in close to prevent any damage.
McLaren throwing strikes but missing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McLaren's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McLaren postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Binse pulls McLaren in close to his closed guard and prevents McLaren from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Binse showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
McLaren is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Binse.
Binse tries to clinch up but McLaren circles away and keeps his distance.
McLaren throws a head kick but Binse moves out of range.
Binse ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Binse fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McLaren, pushing him back against the cage.
McLaren is trying to drag Binse to the mat but Binse just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Binse lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Binse tries to throw a body punch but McLaren avoids it by throwing Binse back against the cage.
Binse goes for a takedown attempt but McLaren pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD2#
McLaren gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Binse to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T1#
Binse is in close to McLaren's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McLaren keeping moving, preventing Binse from controlling successfully.
Binse scoring with punches to the head and body.
McLaren is trying to keep Binse in close.
McLaren looking for a sweep. Not yet McLaren, not yet.
Binse throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McLaren not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Binse landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
McLaren has his foot on Binse's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Binse works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Binse postures up.
Binse working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Binse trying to control but McLaren is working from the bottom.
Binse pushes down on McLaren's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Binse has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Binse prevents McLaren from improving his position.
McLaren on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McLaren wants to improve his position but Binse is controlling well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Binse lands a nice short elbow.
Colt McLaren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
McLaren is trying to get back to full guard.
Binse tries to pass to full mount but McLaren defends it.
Binse working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Binse landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McLaren is looking for a sweep. Binse is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McLaren is trying to control but can't.
Binse drops an elbow to the side of McLaren's head.
McLaren slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Binse showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McLaren is trying to control the position but Binse postures up. #T4##SUB#
McLaren escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Binse gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McLaren is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
McLaren is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McLaren wants to pass to mount but Binse is defending the position.
Christopher Binse is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McLaren missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McLaren working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McLaren missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christopher Binse comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Binse has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christopher Binse!
Our winner, Christopher Binse, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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