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Event:
DUEL#20 Silver vs Hendrix
Date: Nov 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Kessler gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McGuinness cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Kessler.
Kessler fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGuinness let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A big left from McGuinness misses.
Kessler connects with a leg kick. McGuinness looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McGuinness connects with a right hand. Kessler shakes it off.
McGuinness throws a body punch but Kessler moves out of range.
Kessler looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kessler moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuinness on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kessler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuinness.
McGuinness throws a shot from downtown. Kessler moves away and avoids it.
Kessler tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McGuinness manages to circle out of the way.
Johann Kessler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kessler gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McGuinness.#T1#
Kessler throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McGuinness moves out of range as Kessler strikes.
McGuinness connects with a body shot.
Kessler lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kessler lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuinness throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kessler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kessler throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kessler tries a low kick but McGuinness avoids it.
McGuinness looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McGuinness swings for the body but Kessler moves out of range.
McGuinness uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kessler.
McGuinness walks into a jab.
McGuinness cracks Kessler with a good jab.#T2#
Kessler wants to clinch but McGuinness slips to the side
and McGuinness counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuinness ducks under a wild hook from Kessler.
Kessler throws the kick towards the body but McGuinness avoids it.
Kessler looks to land a right hand but McGuinness moved out of range.
Kessler fails in his attempt to clinch.
A right-left combo lands from McGuinness.
Kessler swinging wildly here.
Kessler cracks the inside of McGuinness's front leg.
Kessler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the body from Kessler misses
and McGuinness counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kessler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
Kessler lands with an overhand left.
Kessler pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McGuinness throws a hook but Kessler blocks it.
Kessler tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McGuinness manages to circle out of the way.
Kessler lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Kessler.
McGuinness with a jab.
Kessler moves in looking to clinch but McGuinness pushes him off.
McGuinness lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McGuinness misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kessler avoids a punch combination nicely.
McGuinness bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kessler throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
Kessler tests McGuinness's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Kessler pushes McGuinness up against the cage in a clinch.
A knee to the head by Kessler.
#CUT#
It looks like Connor McGuinness has been cut.
Kessler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kessler is looking to control McGuinness's arms but McGuinness gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kessler has his back to the cage. #BC2#
McGuinness manages to break the clinch.
McGuinness misses with a two punch combination.
McGuinness lands a right hook to the body.
Kessler tries to clinch up.
McGuinness swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big right from McGuinness misses.
McGuinness misses with a hook. Kessler ducked under it nicely.
Kessler seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Connor McGuinness will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Connor McGuinness's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Kessler misses with a body punch
and McGuinness counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McGuinness misses with a jab, cross combination.
McGuinness misses with a series of wild punches.
Kessler looks to land a body kick but McGuinness moved away.
Kessler doesn't manage to clinch there - McGuinness circles away.
McGuinness doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McGuinness misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kessler.
#CL#
Kessler moves into the clinch.
Kessler avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
McGuinness's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGuinness throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kessler scores with a head kick. McGuinness tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kessler connects with a leg kick. McGuinness looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T1#
Kessler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGuinness doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kessler with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kessler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGuinness avoids it.
Kessler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kessler tries a knee to the head but McGuinness blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on McGuinness's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kessler is looking to control McGuinness's arms but McGuinness gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kessler has his back to the cage.
McGuinness wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McGuinness blocks an uppercut.
Kessler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGuinness.
Kessler connects with a knee to the head.
Kessler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGuinness avoids it.#TD2#
McGuinness gets control of Kessler's arms and successfully pulls guard. McGuinness will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
McGuinness not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGuinness tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kessler's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kessler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kessler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
McGuinness is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Kessler is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but McGuinness has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Kessler is looking to defend but McGuinness has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Kessler! McGuinness pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Kessler taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Connor McGuinness!
After the fight, Connor McGuinness was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
DUEL#14 Myles vs Juan
Date: Oct 02, 2016 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Ponjev misses its intended target.
McGuinness throws a counter combo.
Ponjev tries to clinch up.
McGuinness misses the shot to the body.
McGuinness slips a straight right by Ponjev.
McGuinness misses with a right hand
and Ponjev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGuinness thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sam Ponjev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ponjev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McGuinness pinned against the cage. McGuinness gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McGuinness! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuinness moves out of range of the strikes.
McGuinness takes a swing at Ponjev's ribcage but misses.
McGuinness misses with a lunging right hand
and McGuinness takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Ponjev misses with a body shot.
Ponjev is looking to clinch but McGuinness is avoiding it.
McGuinness throws out a counter right but Ponjev avoids it with no problem.
Connor McGuinness is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGuinness is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McGuinness is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ponjev.
Ponjev throwing a counter right hand but McGuinness manages to avoid it.
Ponjev drops his hands momentarily and McGuinness takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ponjev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McGuinness is fending him off so far but Ponjev persists. Nope, McGuinness circles away and we're back to standing.
Ponjev takes a swing at McGuinness's ribcage but misses.
Ponjev swings for the body but McGuinness moves out of range.
McGuinness throws out a counter right but Ponjev avoids it with no problem.
McGuinness jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGuinness fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ponjev ducks under a wild hook from McGuinness.#T2#
Ponjev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuinness.
McGuinness will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ponjev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Ponjev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ponjev misses with a right hand
letting McGuinness counter with a right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McGuinness checks a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No luck for Ponjev with that takedown attempt.
A nice side step and McGuinness releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A punch combination from Ponjev misses.
McGuinness rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ponjev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sloppy strikes from McGuinness. Those never looked like landing.
Ponjev appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ponjev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGuinness counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ponjev thinking. #T3#
McGuinness throws a body shot but no joy.
Ponjev is looking to counter punch.
Ponjev blocks a jab.
McGuinness lands a nice shot that snaps Ponjev's head back.
McGuinness avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGuinness throws a looping overhand right but Ponjev ducks down to avoid it.
Ponjev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McGuinness throws a series of punches but Ponjev avoids them all with ease.
Ponjev fails with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like McGuinness was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ponjev's jab looks to have found its range, popping McGuinness under the eye.#T4#
McGuinness fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ponjev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McGuinness connects with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - McGuinness throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGuinness scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuinness ducks under a wild hook from Ponjev.
McGuinness misses the shot to the body.
Ponjev misses with a straight right.
A countering left hand to the body from McGuinness misses.
McGuinness misses with a hook. Ponjev ducked under it nicely.
Ponjev feinted with a counter takedown.
McGuinness connects with a jab.
Ponjev misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor McGuinness 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#
McGuinness slaps away a takedown attempt from Ponjev, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Ponjev bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
McGuinness is trying to control Ponjev's posture but Ponjev avoids it.
McGuinness is looking to reverse the position.
McGuinness is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ponjev off and has taken his back!
McGuinness scores with punches from the back.
McGuinness is looking to control Ponjev but Ponjev is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Ponjev avoids the strikes from McGuinness. #T1#
McGuinness lands an elbow to the side of the head.
You can see the frustration on Ponjev's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Ponjev showing good submission defense here.
McGuinness missing with strikes from the back.
Ponjev looking very determined here, making life difficult for McGuinness.
McGuinness lands with a hammerfist to the side of Ponjev's head.
Ponjev has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from McGuinness.#T2#
McGuinness controlling well, preventing Ponjev from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Ponjev showing good submission defense here.
Ponjev tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
McGuinness is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Ponjev is really stuck here.
Connor McGuinness has got the better of the ground game so far.
McGuinness gets his hands free as Ponjev looks to control. #SUB2#
McGuinness has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Ponjev! Can he survive? No! He's out! McGuinness gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Connor McGuinness!
Connor McGuinness decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
DUEL#9 Longshanks vs Blaine
Date: Aug 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Kidd throws a predictable looking body shot
and McGuinness counters with a stiff right hand.
Kidd looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuinness is just out of range.
McGuinness keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kidd.
Kidd takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McGuinness catches Kidd with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kidd fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kidd throws a hook to the side of McGuinness's head but McGuinness sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGuinness swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kidd throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGuinness.
Kidd misses with a two punch combination.
Kidd falls off balance throwing a combination
and McGuinness counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kidd swings for the body but McGuinness moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuinness connects with a right hand. Kidd shakes it off.
Kidd falls off balance throwing a combination
and McGuinness counters with a nice uppercut.
Kidd throws a left and a right that both miss
and McGuinness makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Kidd takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kidd is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McGuinness uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kidd.
Kidd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuinness was well out of range. Poor timing from Kidd.
It looked like McGuinness was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kidd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kidd. McGuinness does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kidd misses with an uppercut
and McGuinness counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kidd misses with a combination
and McGuinness counters with a two punch combo.
Kidd swings widly with a right hand
and McGuinness counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#
Kidd is rocked!
McGuinness on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kidd thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGuinness is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kidd takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kidd is still on wobbly legs! Can McGuinness finish him?
Kidd throws out a loose jab but McGuinness uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kidd seems to have recovered his senses.
Kidd looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Woo Kidd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kidd throws a poor cross that misses
and McGuinness counters with a huge left! Kidd is in big trouble! He's backing up but McGuinness isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Kidd from any more damage. A dominating finish by McGuinness!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Connor McGuinness!
A less than humble Connor McGuinness misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
DUEL#5 Tattum vs Hunter
Date: Jul 31, 2016 |
#R1#
McGuinness throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baird takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McGuinness takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Baird pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGuinness takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Baird ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuinness moves away.
Baird connects with a jab.
McGuinness thuds his right hand into Baird's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Baird lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Baird misses with a takedown attempt - McGuinness sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McGuinness throwing a counter right hand but Baird manages to avoid it.
McGuinness looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baird shoots in looking for a takedown but McGuinness manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Baird's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baird with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Baird lands a jab.#TD2#
Baird fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McGuinness sprawls well initially but Baird persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Baird trying to control the action but McGuinness is working from the bottom. #SUB#
McGuinness looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Baird is working for a kimura but McGuinness is defending it quite comfortably.
Baird wants to pass to mount but McGuinness is defending the position. #T2#
McGuinness trying to control from the bottom.
McGuinness wants to improve his position but Baird is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Baird is looking for a kimura but McGuinness is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Baird to get the leverage.
McGuinness makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McGuinness.
Baird controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
McGuinness isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Baird stacks McGuinness 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 Baird!
McGuinness tries to bench press Baird off him but Baird keeps the position. #T3#
McGuinness takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Baird lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Baird cracks McGuinness with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Baird wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGuinness keeps working.
McGuinness wants to control but Baird postures up.
Baird advances to full mount.
Baird wants to control the pace but McGuinness is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Baird fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
McGuinness wants to control but Baird is having none of it.
McGuinness is in a horrible position here. Baird smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
McGuinness tries to hold on but Baird pushes him away.
McGuinness slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
McGuinness wants to get back to full guard.
Baird passes to side control.
McGuinness is trying to control Baird's posture but Baird avoids it.
McGuinness is looking to regain half guard here but Baird keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Macadam Baird dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
McGuinness takes a swing at Baird's ribcage but misses.
Baird appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Baird comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McGuinness misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baird.
Baird throws a body punch but McGuinness moves out of range.
Baird sizes up McGuinness with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A punch combination from Baird misses.
Baird throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McGuinness's head.
Macadam Baird seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baird ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Baird misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baird misses with a two punch combination.
Baird shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McGuinness pinned against the cage. McGuinness gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
McGuinness throws a right and a left that both miss.
Baird throws out a counter right but McGuinness avoids it with no problem.
Baird shoots for a double leg takedown but McGuinness sprawls well. He's pushed Baird's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McGuinness was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
No luck for Baird with that takedown attempt.
Connor McGuinness has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Macadam Baird.
McGuinness throws a lazy uppercut
and Baird counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Baird throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McGuinness's waist but McGuinness gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Baird off to one side.
McGuinness is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baird.
Baird just misses with a punch to the body.
Baird scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McGuinness doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
Baird clinches. #TD#
McGuinness drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB#
McGuinness has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Baird can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Baird looking to pass the guard.
Baird has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
McGuinness can't keep his opponent in guard - Baird advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
McGuinness is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Baird pulls his head out easily.
McGuinness is refusing to be controlled, as Baird sits in half guard.
McGuinness trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Baird is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McGuinness is just riding it out for now. Baird eventually gives up the hold. #T3##SUB#
McGuinness looking for submissions off his back.
Baird is taking a breather. McGuinness 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.
Baird tries to pass to full mount but McGuinness defends it. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Baird passes to side control.
McGuinness is looking to regain half guard here but Baird keeps moving and retains side control.
Baird is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Baird has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baird lands a big shot there that rocks McGuinness but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Baird wants to control the pace but McGuinness is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Macadam Baird showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Baird looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuinness is just out of range.
McGuinness slips a straight right by Baird.
It looked like McGuinness wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McGuinness looks to throw the jab but Baird is out of range.
Baird jabs McGuinness to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Baird's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McGuinness connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Baird scrambles back to his feet.
McGuinness takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuinness scores with a nice strike.
Baird scoring well with a low kick there.
Baird changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baird throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baird bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Baird tries to counter it with a takedown but McGuinness pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Baird misses with a looping right.
McGuinness moves out of range as Baird strikes.
McGuinness is looking to counter punch.#T1#
McGuinness chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Baird can pounce on him.
Baird connects with a high kick.
McGuinness takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McGuinness misses with a hook. Baird ducked under it nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for McGuinness.#CL2#
Baird fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGuinness, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
McGuinness manages to break the clinch.
Baird takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McGuinness throws a shot from downtown. Baird moves away and avoids it.
Baird comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Baird attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Donk. Baird catches McGuinness right on the button with a cross.
Macadam Baird is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuinness rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baird moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Baird is defended easily by McGuinness.
McGuinness misses with a straight right.
Baird is trying to counter with his kicks.
McGuinness changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Baird looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for McGuinness!
Macadam Baird has got the better of the ground game so far.
Baird controls the position.
McGuinness is trying to get back to half guard.
Baird tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T3#
Baird in side control, just content to control the action for now.
McGuinness gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baird passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for McGuinness!
Baird controlling the pace for now. #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.
Baird's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Baird looking to finish McGuinness with some ground and pound. This is bad for McGuinness!
McGuinness is trying desperately to improve position.
Baird controlling his opponent.
McGuinness is in all sorts of trouble here.
Baird sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Connor McGuinness has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Macadam Baird comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Baird 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Macadam Baird!
After the big win, Macadam Baird made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Voodoo Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
DUEL#3 Xezeron vs Williams
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Abdullah gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McGuinness counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Abdullah takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McGuinness jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Abdullah misses with an uppercut
and Abdullah takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Abdullah throws a jab but it's blocked by McGuinness.
Abdullah misses with a body shot
and McGuinness counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Abdullah jabs at McGuinness's body.
Abdullah misses with a hook to the body
enabling McGuinness to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheers as Abdullah lands an impressive looking overhand right. McGuinness doesn't seem phased though.
McGuinness takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuinness misses with a two punch combination.
Abdullah jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McGuinness keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abdullah looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McGuinness takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Abdullah has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
McGuinness takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Abdullah is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McGuinness rather than just go for the knockout.
Abdullah fails to land the takedown.
McGuinness throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Abdullah scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McGuinness doesn't seem bothered though.
Abdullah falls off balance throwing a combination
and McGuinness counters with a two punch combo.
Abdullah misses with a straight left.
It looked like McGuinness wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Abdullah lands a glancing blow to the side of McGuinness's head.
Abdullah throws a body punch but McGuinness moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abdullah connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McGuinness's hands.#TD2#
Abdullah changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McGuinness looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T2#
McGuinness sneaks back into half guard.
Abdullah not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGuinness wants to improve his position but Abdullah is controlling well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Abdullah lands a nice short elbow.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
McGuinness looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McGuinness is staying active underneath Abdullah, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Abdullah looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Abdullah winds up and cracks McGuinness with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McGuinness wants to get back to full guard.
Abdullah working over McGuinness with some ground and pound. McGuinness looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McGuinness tries to roll over but Abdullah keeps him under control.#T3#
Abdullah lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Abdullah is controlling the pace.
McGuinness is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Abdullah scores with a couple of nice shots.
Abdullah is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Abdullah looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McGuinness with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Abdullah lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
McGuinness is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Abdullah pulls his head out easily. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Abdullah 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.
Abdullah scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Abdullah seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Abdullah passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for McGuinness!
Abdullah putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
McGuinness keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Abdullah lands a nice shot to the head.
Abdullah lands with some vicious ground and pound - can McGuinness hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rahkim Abdullah 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#
Abdullah fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Abdullah keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McGuinness takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Abdullah shoots in and drives through. McGuinness sprawls well.
Abdullah misses the shot to the body.
Rahkim Abdullah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abdullah throws a body punch but McGuinness moves out of range.
McGuinness throws a series of punches but Abdullah avoids them all with ease.
Abdullah throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McGuinness stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD2#
Abdullah feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Abdullah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGuinness swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
McGuinness has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Abdullah can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McGuinness avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1##SUB#
McGuinness looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Abdullah passes into half guard.
Abdullah drops an elbow to the side of McGuinness's head. #SUB2#
Abdullah is looking for a kimura here.
McGuinness is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Abdullah is working for a kimura but McGuinness is defending it quite comfortably.
Abdullah is keen to just control but McGuinness is a slippery customer.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
McGuinness looking for submissions off his back.
McGuinness trying to control from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Abdullah connects with a nice short shot to McGuinness's temple.
Abdullah is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Abdullah controlling the pace.
McGuinness is looking to get back to full guard here but Abdullah has managed to pass to side control instead.
McGuinness is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Abdullah cracks McGuinness with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Abdullah cracks McGuinness with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Abdullah is looking to take a break and control but McGuinness is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Abdullah in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Abdullah lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear McGuinness down.
McGuinness is trying to improve his position.
McGuinness is letting Abdullah control him for a moment.
Let's hope that Abdullah has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
Abdullah grinds an elbow into McGuinness's temple.
Abdullah working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
McGuinness tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Abdullah wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Abdullah wants to control but McGuinness is keeping him busy.
Abdullah working the ground and pound from side control.
Abdullah lands a decent elbow from side control.
You can see the frustration on McGuinness's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGuinness takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGuinness tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Abdullah wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Abdullah is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down McGuinness's shoulder. That is not cool.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rahkim Abdullah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Abdullah shoots in looking for a takedown. McGuinness tries to sprawl out of it but Abdullah keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McGuinness manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like McGuinness was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Abdullah fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McGuinness misses with a body shot.
Abdullah throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McGuinness on the side of the head.
Abdullah looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuinness is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuinness ducks under a wild hook from Abdullah.
Abdullah misses with a few strikes there.
Abdullah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuinness misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Abdullah scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McGuinness takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McGuinness stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Abdullah drives through with a takedown into guard.
Abdullah trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuinness is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abdullah scoring with some ground and pound.
McGuinness not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Abdullah with a nice head shot there.
Abdullah trying to control but McGuinness is working from the bottom.
Abdullah is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2##SUB#
McGuinness looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Abdullah is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Abdullah content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Abdullah makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Abdullah preventing the sweep.
Abdullah lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Abdullah has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Abdullah engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Abdullah scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3##SUB#
McGuinness throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Abdullah slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Abdullah looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Abdullah is nestled in close to McGuinness, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Abdullah winds up and cracks McGuinness with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Abdullah is trying to control. McGuinness wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McGuinness trying to get back to full guard but Abdullah takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Abdullah lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Abdullah trying to control but McGuinness is having none of it.
Abdullah lands a big elbow.
Abdullah in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abdullah connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
McGuinness is wriggling around trying to escape.
Connor McGuinness has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abdullah pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rahkim Abdullah comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Abdullah 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rahkim Abdullah!
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Event:
Ascension 354
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1#
McGuinness is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Scott.
McGuinness scores with a shot to the body.
Scott takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Scott paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McGuinness throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT#
It looks like Maximus Scott has been cut.
Scott misses with a right hand
letting McGuinness counter with a right hand.
McGuinness uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scott.
Scott takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McGuinness throws the left hand but Scott avoids the punch easily.
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!
McGuinness throws a combination. Scott tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Scott rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGuinness counters with a big right hand! Oh Scott is in trouble here! McGuinness follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Connor McGuinness!
In his post fight interview, Connor McGuinness started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Maximus Scott spoke after the fight, saying 'Well, that didn't go as planned!'.
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Event:
EPL Semi-Final
Date: Apr 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Bentner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGuinness connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A jab from McGuinness misses.
Bentner appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Bentner shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McGuinness napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Bentner is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McGuinness knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McGuinness takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
McGuinness is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bentner is working McGuinness over with some ground and pound from side control.
McGuinness being controlled for a moment.
McGuinness is trying to get back to half guard.
McGuinness 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.#T1#
Bentner scoring with punches and elbows.
McGuinness is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bentner has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The ground and pound from Bentner seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bentner throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
McGuinness tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bentner is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down McGuinness's shoulder. That is not cool.
We've been hearing that Bentner has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Bentner working the head with strikes.
You can see the frustration on McGuinness's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McGuinness tries to improve position but can't.
McGuinness is not content to let Bentner control the position.
McGuinness can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Bentner scores with punches from side control.
McGuinness is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McGuinness is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McGuinness is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bentner connects with a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGuinness tries to improve position but can't.
McGuinness regains half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bentner in particular looking to stall.
Bentner passes to side control.
McGuinness is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bentner off and has taken his back!#T3##SUB2#
McGuinness has got his arm under Bentner's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Bentner has spun round into McGuinness's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Bentner working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bentner trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuinness is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bentner is pushing down on McGuinness's leg trying to pass to half guard. McGuinness is fighting to maintain full guard but Bentner has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bentner stalling.
Bentner lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bentner 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.
McGuinness trying to control here.
Bentner looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McGuinness with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4#
Bentner trying to control the action but McGuinness is working from the bottom.
McGuinness is looking to control Bentner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McGuinness avoid being mounted?
Bentner missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McGuinness is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bentner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bentner's back!
McGuinness struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB2#
McGuinness is looking for the choke from the back position but Bentner is controlling his hands well.
Bentner grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
McGuinness working for the choke.
McGuinness is not going to allow Bentner to sit and survive in this position.
Bentner turns into McGuinness and is now in his guard.
Bentner is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Bentner dominated that round.
That's time! Bentner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Bentner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McGuinness throws out a loose jab but Bentner uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuinness stuffs the takedown attempt from Bentner. Bentner gets slowly back to his feet.
It seemed like McGuinness was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Bentner drives through and clinches with McGuinness against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bentner has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McGuinness is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
McGuinness manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bentner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As Bentner backs off McGuinness throws a huge counter combo but Bentner manages to avoid it all.#CL#
Bentner rushes McGuinness and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Bentner has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McGuinness after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Bentner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bentner tries to score a body lock takedown but McGuinness shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McGuinness tries to circle away but Bentner has him pinned against the cage.
Bentner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGuinness can do to turn this around?
McGuinness gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bentner.
#BC2#
McGuinness pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bentner fails with a takedown attempt.
Bentner walks into a jab.#T2#
McGuinness stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McGuinness wants it to stay on the feet.
McGuinness cracks Bentner with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL#
Bentner has closed the distance and engaged McGuinness in a clinch.
Bentner looking for a takedown.
Bentner goes for a takedown attempt but McGuinness pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bentner is looking to clinch. #CL#
McGuinness tries to keep at a distance but Bentner has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bentner tries to score a body lock takedown but McGuinness shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McGuinness is trying to break the clinch but Bentner has him pressed against the cage. #TD2#
McGuinness successfully pulls guard.
#T3#
Bentner keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McGuinness's head.
McGuinness trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
McGuinness is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bentner trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuinness is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
McGuinness is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bentner defends well.#SUB2#
McGuinness is looking for a triangle but Bentner pushes his legs off easily.
Bentner tries to free his leg and advance position but McGuinness is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
McGuinness looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4#
Bentner sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bentner distracts McGuinness with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
McGuinness looking for a guillotine here but Bentner defends easily.
Bentner is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
McGuinness has his foot on Bentner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bentner works his way back into a safe position though.
Bentner controlling from the top position.
Bentner is in close to McGuinness's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor McGuinness showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Bentner shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McGuinness is trying to defend but Bentner finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bentner with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
McGuinness is not content to let Bentner control the position.
McGuinness wants to get back to full guard but Bentner has passed into side control.
Bentner trying to control the position but McGuinness is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuinness is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bentner off and has taken his back!#T1#
McGuinness is trying to stick to Bentner's back but Bentner is turning into McGuinness. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in McGuinness's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bentner.
McGuinness controls Bentner momentarily but Bentner frees himself. #SUB2#
McGuinness had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bentner defends it easily.
Bentner works over McGuinness with some ground and pound from guard.
McGuinness working a defensive guard here.
Bentner trying to control but McGuinness is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
McGuinness is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bentner is aware though and is defending well.
Bentner passes into half guard. #T2#
Bentner is trying to control the action in half guard but McGuinness is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McGuinness tries to roll over but Bentner keeps him under control.
Bentner working McGuinness over with strikes.
Bentner is keen to just control but McGuinness is a slippery customer.
Bentner throws a strike but McGuinness avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Bentner is looking to work some ground and pound but McGuinness has wrist control.
Bentner works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McGuinness wants to get back to full guard.
Bentner is keen to just control but McGuinness is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
McGuinness looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bentner connects with a nice short shot to McGuinness's temple.
Bentner working the head and body with strikes.
Bentner has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bentner wants to control the pace but McGuinness is squirming around nicely.
McGuinness tries to hold on but Bentner pushes him away.
McGuinness in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bentner cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
McGuinness can't escape the position.
#T4#
Bentner scores with a couple of good head shots there.
McGuinness is in a horrible position here. Bentner smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
McGuinness is desperately trying to improve his position but Bentner has a good base and remains in mount.
Bentner trying to control but McGuinness is having none of it.
Bentner lands a big shot there that rocks McGuinness but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuinness wants to hold on but Bentner pushes him away.
Bentner lands a big shot there that rocks McGuinness but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bentner controlling his opponent.
Bentner lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bentner postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. McGuinness looks a forlorn figure.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Bentner showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bentner 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Bentner!
Our winner, Nick Bentner, 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Baybur throws a jab but it's blocked by McGuinness.
Baybur misses with a straight left.
Baybur throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Baybur misses with a right hand
and Baybur takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Justin Baybur has been cut.
Baybur throws a poor cross that misses
and McGuinness counters with a nice body shot. #KD#
McGuinness drops his shoulder and cracks Baybur with a huge uppercut! Baybur goes down! Can McGuinness finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuinness connects with a couple of short punches.
McGuinness lands a couple of elbows.
McGuinness showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Baybur working for submissions but it's allowed McGuinness to get to half guard.
McGuinness lands with a punch from half guard. #T1##SUB#
McGuinness is trying for a kimura here. Baybur looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! McGuinness wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Connor McGuinness!
In his post fight interview, Connor McGuinness started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
TWGC 10 (170lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 11, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Connor McGuinness and Greg Ward. 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Connor McGuinness! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Greg Ward!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
McGuinness has managed to clinch.
McGuinness successfully pulls guard.
McGuinness escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ward gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McGuinness working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ward doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ward manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ward passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: McGuinness (0) vs (3) Ward
Ward thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McGuinness being controlled for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward wants to control but McGuinness is keeping him busy.
Ward tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ward has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ward wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGuinness keeps working.
Ward swings around for an armbar but McGuinness sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ward's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McGuinness (2) vs (3) Ward
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuinness tries to free his leg and advance position but Ward is retaining full guard.
Ward is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGuinness is aware though and is defending well.
Ward looking to control.
McGuinness trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ward managing to control the position.
Ward keeping moving, preventing McGuinness from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward has McGuinness pulled in close to control his posture.
McGuinness avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ward trying to control the position.
Ward is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McGuinness (2) vs (5) Ward
McGuinness is defending against the submission attempts here by Ward.
Ward moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from McGuinness. Score +3 for passing guard: McGuinness (2) vs (8) Ward
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuinness tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ward wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ward is looking to take a break and control but McGuinness is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McGuinness tries to buck Ward off but Ward is having none of it.
Ward working away.
Ward looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ward advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: McGuinness (2) vs (10) Ward
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ward wants to control but McGuinness has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Ward is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McGuinness defends it well.
Ward is trying to control the action in half guard but McGuinness is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McGuinness trying to control here.
Ward wants to pass the guard but McGuinness is defending well.
McGuinness is trying to control Ward's posture. Ward takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for McGuinness! Ward is rotating here... this could be the end... McGuinness is out! Ward has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Greg Ward!
A very excited looking Greg Ward rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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