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Event: PF22 Bundy v Krieg     
Date:   Jun 13, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jainar stuffs the takedown.
Jainar attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Baeddan MacAuliffe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jainar checks a leg kick nicely.
MacAuliffe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jainar counters with a stiff right hand.
MacAuliffe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jainar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
MacAuliffe shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jainar eats them both and turns towards MacAuliffe to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A solid body kick from Jainar.
Jainar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jainar thumps MacAuliffe with a low kick.#CL#
Jainar has managed to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacAuliffe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jainar walks away with a smile on his face. MacAuliffe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
MacAuliffe throws a leg kick that misses.
MacAuliffe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As MacAuliffe tries to get set, Jainar tries to push him back and clinch up but MacAuliffe manages to avoid the attempt.
MacAuliffe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jainar moves away.
Jainar fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches MacAuliffe on the side of the head.#T1#
Jainar throws a perfectly timed hook that sends MacAuliffe crashing down! MacAuliffe tries to stagger back to his feet but Jainar just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused MacAuliffe asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ramazan Jainar!
A very excited looking Ramazan Jainar 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.

 

Event: PL MMA 32 Joe vs Williams     
Date:   Apr 22, 2020
#R1#
MacAuliffe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Grandpa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Grandpa tries to stand but his hand is stuck under MacAuliffe. #SUB#
Grandpa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
MacAuliffe is pressing down on Grandpa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
MacAuliffe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
MacAuliffe is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SU#
Grandpa decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Grandpa looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Grandpa trying to control from half guard but MacAuliffe is working away.
MacAuliffe manages to get to full guard. #T1##SUB2#
MacAuliffe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Grandpa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
MacAuliffe keeping moving, preventing Grandpa from controlling successfully.
MacAuliffe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Grandpa's guard. #REVB#
MacAuliffe cracks Grandpa with a solid left hand.
Grandpa is adopting a defensive guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Grandpa is on top in guard. #REVR##T2#
Grandpa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Grandpa wanted to stand there but MacAuliffe had control of the position.
Grandpa postures up.
Grandpa's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
MacAuliffe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grandpa defends well.#SUB2#
MacAuliffe looking for a guillotine here but Grandpa defends easily. #SU#
Grandpa stands up from MacAuliffe's guard - Grandpa perhaps looking for a knockout.
Grandpa throws a head kick that misses.
MacAuliffe throws a counter combo.#T3#
Grandpa fails with an attempt to clinch.
MacAuliffe lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
MacAuliffe shoots in and drives through. Grandpa sprawls well.
Grandpa throwing a counter right hand but MacAuliffe manages to avoid it.
Grandpa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
MacAuliffe lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
MacAuliffe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
MacAuliffe keeps the fight on the outside.
MacAuliffe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grandpa throws a nice head kick! #TD2#
MacAuliffe shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Grandpa 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#
Grandpa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. MacAuliffe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Grandpa.
Grandpa controlling the pace. #T4#
MacAuliffe tries to roll over but Grandpa keeps him under control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grandpa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Grandpa stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #TD2#
MacAuliffe closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Grandpa's guard.
Grandpa is looking to stand back up but MacAuliffe counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Grandpa. #REVR#
Grandpa wants to control but MacAuliffe is keeping busy. #SUB2#
MacAuliffe 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.
Grandpa keeping hold of MacAuliffe's head, controlling as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tiger Grandpa 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#
Grandpa lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as MacAuliffe backs up against the cage.
Grandpa throws a sloppy head kick and MacAuliffe moves out of range easily.
Grandpa avoids the head kick by MacAuliffe. #TD#
Grandpa shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. MacAuliffe manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
MacAuliffe wants to sweep here but Grandpa controlling him for the moment.
MacAuliffe keeping full guard, as Grandpa tries to pass.
Grandpa trying to stand up but can't free himself from MacAuliffe's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grandpa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SU#
Grandpa stands and steps away. MacAuliffe gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD#
Grandpa fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging MacAuliffe to the ground. Grandpa is now in MacAuliffe's guard.#SU#
Grandpa stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T1#
MacAuliffe blocks a head kick by Grandpa.
A nice combination there by Grandpa.
A head kick misses from Grandpa.
Despite the aggression on MacAuliffe's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Grandpa works MacAuliffe's body with a nice hook.#TD2#
MacAuliffe throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Grandpa tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. MacAuliffe is in Grandpa's guard.#SUB#
MacAuliffe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
MacAuliffe controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Grandpa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Grandpa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. MacAuliffe defends it easily.#ES#
Grandpa has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. MacAuliffe has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grandpa is trying to break free.
Grandpa is trying to break the clinch but MacAuliffe has him pressed against the cage.
Nice elbow from Grandpa.
Grandpa is trying to break the clinch but MacAuliffe is controlling him.#BC#
Grandpa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grandpa lands a high kick! #ROC#
MacAuliffe is rocked!
The fighters circle, before Grandpa throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into MacAuliffe's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Grandpa lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Tiger Grandpa!

 

Event: PL MMA 26 Rossi vs Dagestanski     
Date:   Apr 01, 2020
#R1##CL#
Oddie pushes MacAuliffe up against the cage in a clinch.
Oddie wants to break free but MacAuliffe has control.
Oddie tries to circle away but MacAuliffe has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Oddie breaks the clinch.
MacAuliffe throws a head kick but Oddie moves out of range.
A slow jab from Oddie misses its intended target.
Oddie blocks a low kick nicely.
Oddie went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD#
MacAuliffe gets caught flat footed, as Oddie shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
MacAuliffe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Oddie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oddie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
MacAuliffe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Oddie is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Westside Martial Arts that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oddie trying to control the position from guard on top but MacAuliffe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oddie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacAuliffe is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Oddie trying to control but MacAuliffe is working from the bottom.
MacAuliffe trying to control the position. #SUB2#
MacAuliffe has his foot on Oddie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Oddie works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Oddie lying in MacAuliffe's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. MacAuliffe decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Oddie taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Baeddan MacAuliffe!
Our winner, Baeddan MacAuliffe, 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.

 

Event: PL MMA 21 Nova vs Horn     
Date:   Mar 13, 2020
#R1#
Morad throws out a leg kick but MacAuliffe moves out of range and Morad only half commits. #TD2#
MacAuliffe drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Morad bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Morad moves out of range of the strikes.
MacAuliffe moves out of range of the strikes.
Morad throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Baeddan MacAuliffe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacAuliffe digs a good body shot into Morad's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacAuliffe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Morad is looking to counter punch.
MacAuliffe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Morad.
Morad moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Morad gets a clinch.
MacAuliffe is looking for a takedown.
Morad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacAuliffe's elbow.
MacAuliffe blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Morad throws a punch but it's blocked by MacAuliffe.
Morad lands a body shot in the clinch.
Morad throws a punch but it's blocked by MacAuliffe. #BC#
Morad breaks the clinch.
MacAuliffe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
MacAuliffe moves away from the strike by Morad.
Morad lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL#
Morad has MacAuliffe up against the cage in a clinch.
Morad effectively controlling the action here.
Morad misses with a short punch on the inside.
MacAuliffe prevents a body shot from Morad. #T2#
MacAuliffe fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Morad misses with some punches.
MacAuliffe blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Morad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
MacAuliffe walks into a straight right hand from Morad.
Morad swings for the body but MacAuliffe moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Morad lands an impressive looking overhand right. MacAuliffe doesn't seem phased though.
A jab from Morad misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morad fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
MacAuliffe throws a series of punches but Morad avoids them all with ease.
MacAuliffe looks to land a right hand but Morad moved out of range.
MacAuliffe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacAuliffe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
MacAuliffe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Morad catches MacAuliffe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T3##TD2#
MacAuliffe closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Morad makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Morad avoids the head kick by MacAuliffe.
A combination from MacAuliffe does no damage.
Morad fires out a quick counter leg kick but MacAuliffe just manages to avoid it.
Morad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacAuliffe moves away.
Morad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacAuliffe was well out of range. Poor timing from Morad.
Morad connects with the punch.
Morad takes a swing at MacAuliffe's ribcage but misses.
MacAuliffe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Morad counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacAuliffe tries a head kick but it misses.
MacAuliffe doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Morad counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Erran Morad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baeddan MacAuliffe.
MacAuliffe takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Morad cracks MacAuliffe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
MacAuliffe misses with the combination. #T4#
Morad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Morad showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from MacAuliffe.
Sloppy strikes from MacAuliffe. Those never looked like landing.
Morad is looking to counter the offense by MacAuliffe and move into the clinch.
Morad throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
MacAuliffe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
MacAuliffe throws a nice looking combination but Morad bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Morad!
MacAuliffe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL#
Morad gets a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morad scores with a hook to the body.
MacAuliffe is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Morad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Erran Morad dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Morad drives through and clinches with MacAuliffe against the cage.
Morad throws a punch but it's blocked by MacAuliffe.
Nice body punch from Morad.
Morad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Morad can't find room to land a body shot as MacAuliffe controls the action.
Morad is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Morad displaying some good clinch control by pressing MacAuliffe up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MacAuliffe. #T1#
Morad misses with a punch to the body.
Morad throws a punch but it's blocked by MacAuliffe.
Morad can't find room to land a body shot as MacAuliffe controls the action.
Morad throws a punch but it's blocked by MacAuliffe.
MacAuliffe goes for a takedown attempt but Morad pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
MacAuliffe fails with the takedown.
MacAuliffe throws a right and a left that Morad avoids nicely.
It looked like Morad wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Morad misses the jab.
Morad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Morad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Morad thuds his right hand into MacAuliffe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Some wild striking there from MacAuliffe. #T2#
MacAuliffe shoots for a double leg takedown but Morad sprawls well. He's pushed MacAuliffe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Erran Morad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baeddan MacAuliffe.
A head kick misses from MacAuliffe.
A swing and a miss from Morad.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morad. MacAuliffe does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacAuliffe needs to keep his hands up - Morad had a free shot at his head there.
MacAuliffe throws a hook but Morad blocks it.
Morad throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Morad gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morad lands a nice shot to the body.
Morad softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
MacAuliffe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Morad. #TD2#
MacAuliffe gets control of Morad's arms and successfully pulls guard. MacAuliffe will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
MacAuliffe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Morad defends well.#T3#
Morad slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
MacAuliffe is looking to regain half guard here but Morad keeps moving and retains side control.
MacAuliffe gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Morad wants to control but MacAuliffe is keeping him busy.
MacAuliffe throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
MacAuliffe is not content to let Morad control the position.
MacAuliffe tries to get to full guard but Morad has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
MacAuliffe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Morad won't allow MacAuliffe to sweep him here.
Morad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacAuliffe is keeping the position for now.
Morad wants to get up but he can't break MacAuliffe's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
MacAuliffe wants to sweep but no luck.
Morad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacAuliffe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacAuliffe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morad forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Erran Morad dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Morad lands a nice hook to MacAuliffe's body. MacAuliffe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Morad sizes up MacAuliffe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Morad throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Erran Morad is winning the standup battle so far.
Sloppy strikes from MacAuliffe. Those never looked like landing.
Morad misses with a hook.
MacAuliffe misses with the combination.
MacAuliffe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Morad misses with a straight left.
Morad digs a good body shot into MacAuliffe's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacAuliffe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A big left from Morad misses.
MacAuliffe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Morad slaps away a takedown attempt from MacAuliffe, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
A jab from MacAuliffe misses.
Morad is looking to counter punch.
Baeddan MacAuliffe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheers as Morad lands an impressive looking overhand right. MacAuliffe doesn't seem phased though.
A punch combination from MacAuliffe misses.
MacAuliffe misses with a lunging right hand
and Morad counters with a slapping leg kick.
MacAuliffe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Erran Morad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacAuliffe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Morad circles away quickly and effectively.
MacAuliffe misses with a series of wild punches.
Morad swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
MacAuliffe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
MacAuliffe misses with a head kick.
MacAuliffe keeps the fight on the outside.
The fighters circling - Morad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MacAuliffe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morad.
Some wild striking there from Morad.
A decent looking cross lands there for Morad.
Baeddan MacAuliffe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Morad sizes up MacAuliffe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Morad connects with a crisp jab.
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!
MacAuliffe has a takedown stuffed.
No joy there for MacAuliffe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Morad throws a series of punches but MacAuliffe avoids them all with ease.
Morad with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Morad fails to land with a series of punches.
MacAuliffe goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
MacAuliffe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
MacAuliffe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
MacAuliffe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Morad finds it's way round the side to connect with MacAuliffe's head.
Morad fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Morad lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T3#
Morad jabs at MacAuliffe's body.
Morad cracks a nice hook into MacAuliffe's ribs.
MacAuliffe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
MacAuliffe throws a lazy head kick
and Morad connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
MacAuliffe fails to land with a series of punches.
Morad jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Morad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MacAuliffe can do to turn this around?
Morad thuds a left hand into MacAuliffe's body.
Erran Morad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
MacAuliffe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
MacAuliffe ducks right into an uppercut from Morad.
Morad swings for the body but MacAuliffe moves out of range.
The fighters circling - MacAuliffe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Morad throws a shot to the body.
Morad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Morad slips a jab and a cross from MacAuliffe.
Morad fires out a quick counter leg kick but MacAuliffe just manages to avoid it.
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!
MacAuliffe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Morad counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to the liver by Morad. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
Morad bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of MacAuliffe's head.
MacAuliffe fails with the takedown
and Morad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Erran Morad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baeddan MacAuliffe.
MacAuliffe throws a nice looking combination but Morad bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Morad throws a right and a left that both miss.
Morad digs a good hook to MacAuliffe's body.
MacAuliffe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Morad lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A solid body kick from Morad.
Sloppy strikes from MacAuliffe. Those never looked like landing.
MacAuliffe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Morad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Morad moves into the clinch.
Morad cracks MacAuliffe with a nice body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Erran Morad showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Morad 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erran Morad!

A very excited looking Erran Morad made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: PL MMA 15 Bizihwaeile vs Nicka     
Date:   Feb 21, 2020
#R1#
MacAuliffe lands a body shot.
MacAuliffe thuds his right hand into Tam's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT#
It looks like Ktos Tam has been cut.
Tam tries to clinch
and MacAuliffe counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Tam off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - MacAuliffe follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Tam was out before he hit the floor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Baeddan MacAuliffe!
A victorious Baeddan MacAuliffe thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: PL MMA 10 Carsara vs Sight     
Date:   Feb 05, 2020
#R1#
MacAuliffe scores with a jab to the body.
MacAuliffe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kaufer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Baeddan MacAuliffe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from MacAuliffe misses.
Kaufer fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD#
MacAuliffe shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kaufer's guard.#ES2#
Kaufer manages to escape and get back to his feet. #TD2#
Kaufer looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for MacAuliffe!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An elbow from Kaufer crashes against the mat.
MacAuliffe manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kaufer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kaufer is doing well to control the position and prevent MacAuliffe from advancing to side control.
MacAuliffe keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kaufer wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Kaufer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. MacAuliffe is working away from the top position though.
Kaufer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with MacAuliffe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
MacAuliffe takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacAuliffe scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
MacAuliffe is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
MacAuliffe has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Kaufer defend it? MacAuliffe steps over the head and cranks it - Kaufer is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for MacAuliffe!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Baeddan MacAuliffe!
After winning the bout, Baeddan MacAuliffe thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: PL MMA 7 Nickal vs Mathews     
Date:   Jan 25, 2020
#R1##TD#
Alkash closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming MacAuliffe to the mat! MacAuliffe manages to get full guard.
Alkash throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alkash slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Alkash wants to control from the top but MacAuliffe keeps moving.
Alkash passes easily into side control. Nice work.
MacAuliffe is not content to let Alkash control the position.
MacAuliffe tries to control but Alkash manages to take his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacAuliffe is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
MacAuliffe prevents Alkash from getting a body triangle.
MacAuliffe tries to escape the position. #T1#
Alkash tries to keep control of the position but MacAuliffe is staying busy.#SUB#
Alkash working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Alkash trying to control.
MacAuliffe can't escape the position.
MacAuliffe manages to reverse the position and now he's in Alkash's guard. Nice work there by MacAuliffe. #SUB#
Alkash escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. MacAuliffe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Alkash is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. MacAuliffe is aware though and is defending well.
MacAuliffe won't allow Alkash to sweep him here.
Alkash is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at MONEY TEAM!!! that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T2#
MacAuliffe wants to control from the top but Alkash keeps moving.
Alkash tries to land a sweep but no joy.
MacAuliffe works over Alkash with some ground and pound from guard.
Alkash trying to keep a closed guard but MacAuliffe is proving a slippery customer.
MacAuliffe trying to control but Alkash is working from the bottom.
MacAuliffe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
MacAuliffe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Alkash working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. MacAuliffe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. MacAuliffe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
MacAuliffe landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Alkash escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. MacAuliffe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
MacAuliffe connects with a couple of short punches.
MacAuliffe looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Alkash had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. MacAuliffe defends it easily.
MacAuliffe sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Alkash's guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Alkash manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Alkash is looking for a triangle but MacAuliffe pushes his legs off easily.
Alkash wants to stand and escape but MacAuliffe is having none of it.
MacAuliffe trying to control but Alkash is working from the bottom.
Alkash has momentary wrist control but MacAuliffe slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
Alkash is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
MacAuliffe landing with the ground and pound.
MacAuliffe distracts Alkash with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Alkash tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Alkash looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
MacAuliffe trying to control but Alkash is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacAuliffe is pushing down on Alkash's leg trying to pass to half guard. Alkash is fighting to maintain full guard but MacAuliffe has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dvornoy Alkash will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Alkash is looking to clinch but MacAuliffe is avoiding it.
A head kick misses from MacAuliffe. #CL#
Alkash gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alkash throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Alkash fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Alkash jumps guard.
Alkash looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacAuliffe is one step ahead there.
MacAuliffe lands a couple of decent looking shots.
MacAuliffe preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alkash is pulling down on MacAuliffe's head to control his posture.
MacAuliffe passes Alkash's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Alkash manages to get to full guard. #T1#
MacAuliffe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Alkash is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Alkash is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MacAuliffe defends well.
MacAuliffe with a nice head shot there.
Alkash working a defensive guard here.
MacAuliffe landing some decent shots from guard.
Alkash trying to control the position. #SUB#
Alkash looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T2#
MacAuliffe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
MacAuliffe looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Alkash looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Alkash looking to control. #SUB#
Alkash throws his legs up looking for a submission but MacAuliffe uses it to pass to side control. #SUB2#
MacAuliffe swings around for an armbar but Alkash sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into MacAuliffe's guard.
MacAuliffe is trying to keep Alkash in close.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now MacAuliffe is on top in guard. #REVB#
Alkash looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacAuliffe is one step ahead there. #T3##SUB#
Alkash is looking for a triangle but MacAuliffe pushes his legs off easily.
MacAuliffe trying to control but Alkash is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Alkash throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! MacAuliffe escapes and throws Alkash's legs to the side, diving into side control!
MacAuliffe takes a little break here. Alkash wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
MacAuliffe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Alkash is looking to regain half guard here but MacAuliffe keeps moving and retains side control.
Alkash sneaks back into half guard.
MacAuliffe winds up and cracks Alkash with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T4##SUB2#
MacAuliffe is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
MacAuliffe is trying to control the action in half guard but Alkash is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Alkash tries to get to full guard but MacAuliffe has control of the leg.
Alkash is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of MacAuliffe's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take MacAuliffe's back!
MacAuliffe wants to control his opponent's hands but Alkash gets his hands free. #SUB#
Alkash is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. MacAuliffe defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
MacAuliffe tries to roll but Alkash sticks to his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Alkash is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. MacAuliffe is defending well though. Alkash let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Alkash is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. MacAuliffe knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften MacAuliffe for a finish.
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 Dvornoy Alkash will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3##TD#
Alkash closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. MacAuliffe did well to prevent Alkash getting side control.#SUB#
Alkash is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. MacAuliffe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Alkash. #SUB#
Alkash is looking for a kimura but MacAuliffe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Alkash to get the leverage. #SUB#
Alkash is working for a submission of some sort.
Alkash missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alkash throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
MacAuliffe works his way to full guard. Good work.
MacAuliffe controlling Alkash's posture. #T1##SUB2#
MacAuliffe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
MacAuliffe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alkash trying to control but MacAuliffe is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
MacAuliffe has his foot on Alkash's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alkash works his way back into a safe position though.
Alkash not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Alkash trying to control but MacAuliffe is working from the bottom.
MacAuliffe 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.#SUB2#
MacAuliffe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alkash defends well.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Alkash trying to control but MacAuliffe is working from the bottom.
MacAuliffe is trying to control the position but Alkash postures up.
MacAuliffe looking for a sweep. Not yet MacAuliffe, not yet.
Alkash wants to pass the guard but MacAuliffe is keeping the position.#SUB2#
MacAuliffe throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Alkash escapes and throws MacAuliffe's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB#
Alkash tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
MacAuliffe is looking for a sweep.#T3#
MacAuliffe gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Alkash seems to be working for a kimura but MacAuliffe defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Alkash is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, MacAuliffe has managed to free his arm - good work.
Alkash trying to control from half guard but MacAuliffe is working away.
MacAuliffe is trying to get back to full guard.
MacAuliffe tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
MacAuliffe taking some punishment here, with Alkash in his half guard. #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.#SUB#
Alkash is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but MacAuliffe still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, MacAuliffe has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Alkash is trying to control MacAuliffe's posture but MacAuliffe avoids it.
Alkash tries to buck MacAuliffe off but MacAuliffe is having none of it.#ES#
Alkash explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #TD#
Alkash shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Alkash is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so MacAuliffe is just riding it out for now. Alkash eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacAuliffe is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Alkash's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Alkash's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dvornoy Alkash clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
MacAuliffe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alkash moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dvornoy Alkash is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Alkash.
MacAuliffe is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Alkash's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Alkash wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacAuliffe keeps working.
MacAuliffe is looking to control Alkash's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can MacAuliffe avoid being mounted?
Alkash looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks MacAuliffe with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dvornoy Alkash overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
MacAuliffe moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alkash controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Alkash trying to control but MacAuliffe is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
MacAuliffe looking for a guillotine here but Alkash defends easily.
MacAuliffe throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Alkash wants to control from the top but MacAuliffe keeps moving. #SUB2#
Alkash got a little sloppy there for a moment and MacAuliffe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alkash has managed to get both his arms back between MacAuliffe's legs - danger averted.
MacAuliffe keeping moving, preventing Alkash from controlling successfully.
Alkash throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as MacAuliffe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
MacAuliffe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
MacAuliffe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Alkash is looking to cinch up a triangle. MacAuliffe throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Alkash's body to avoid the submission. Alkash has instead reached around MacAuliffe's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Alkash arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dvornoy Alkash!
Dvornoy Alkash is the new featherweight champion!

 

Event: PL MMA 4 Huchakov vs Beltran     
Date:   Jan 15, 2020
#R1#
Oddie misses with a hook. MacAuliffe ducked under it nicely.
MacAuliffe slips a straight right by Oddie.
MacAuliffe avoids the head kick by Oddie.
MacAuliffe misses with a wild combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Oddie.
MacAuliffe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Oddie throws a body shot but no joy.
MacAuliffe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
MacAuliffe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Oddie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A punch combination from Oddie misses.
Oddie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from MacAuliffe.
MacAuliffe closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oddie misses with a head kick.
A big left from Oddie misses. #T1#
Oddie lands with a slapping head kick.
Oddie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract MacAuliffe.
Oddie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
MacAuliffe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oddie throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #ROC2#
MacAuliffe is rocked!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A decent looking body kick lands there for MacAuliffe.
Oh MacAuliffe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oddie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oddie is looking to slow MacAuliffe down with leg kicks.
Oddie throws a head kick that misses.
MacAuliffe seems to have got his legs back now.
Oddie misses with a two punch combination.
MacAuliffe misses with the combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacAuliffe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oddie misses with a head kick.
Oddie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacAuliffe was well out of range. Poor timing from Oddie.
MacAuliffe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Oddie scores with a hook to the body. MacAuliffe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
MacAuliffe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Oddie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
MacAuliffe lands with a nice combination. Oddie backs away looking to recover.
No joy there for Oddie, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T2#
Oddie pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Oddie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacAuliffe moves away.
MacAuliffe pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Oddie back to the cage. MacAuliffe follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#ROC#
Oddie is rocked!
MacAuliffe pounces like a tiger and cracks Oddie with a vicious hook! Oddie is down but not out! MacAuliffe follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Baeddan MacAuliffe!
Baeddan MacAuliffe thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: PL MMA 2 Minerva vs Umber     
Date:   Jan 08, 2020
#R1#
Alkash on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #TD#
Alkash drives through with a takedown into MacAuliffe's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
MacAuliffe is trying to control the position but Alkash postures up. #SUB2#
MacAuliffe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alkash doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alkash manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
MacAuliffe keeping full guard, as Alkash tries to pass.
Alkash throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Alkash thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
MacAuliffe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alkash gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Alkash trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alkash works a leg free and moves into half guard.
MacAuliffe is looking to improve his position.
MacAuliffe desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T1##SUB#
Alkash is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, MacAuliffe has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Alkash is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are battling for position here. MacAuliffe manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Alkash is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at MONEY TEAM!!! that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
MacAuliffe trying to control the position.
MacAuliffe keeping moving, preventing Alkash from controlling successfully.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Alkash is really struggling to control MacAuliffe but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Alkash looking to pass the guard.
Alkash trying to control but MacAuliffe is working from the bottom.
Alkash is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because MacAuliffe is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
MacAuliffe doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
MacAuliffe gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
MacAuliffe keeping moving, preventing Alkash from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
MacAuliffe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alkash gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Alkash pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacAuliffe is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Alkash trying to control the position from guard on top but MacAuliffe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacAuliffe can't keep his opponent in guard - Alkash advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
MacAuliffe wants to control but Alkash is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Alkash is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
MacAuliffe keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB2#
MacAuliffe looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
MacAuliffe wants to control but Alkash is keeping busy. #SUB#
Alkash is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Alkash prevents MacAuliffe from improving his position.#SUB#
Alkash is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Alkash 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacAuliffe gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dvornoy Alkash dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Alkash takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#TD#
Alkash closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Alkash lands in his opponent's guard.
Alkash wants to pass the guard but MacAuliffe is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alkash trying to control the position from guard on top but MacAuliffe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacAuliffe is trying to control the position but Alkash postures up. #SUB#
Alkash drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Alkash jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alkash accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
MacAuliffe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alkash is aware though and is defending well.
Alkash postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Alkash trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacAuliffe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Dvornoy Alkash overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
MacAuliffe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1##SUB#
Alkash looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
MacAuliffe thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Alkash is looking for a triangle but MacAuliffe pushes his legs off easily.
Alkash keeping moving, preventing MacAuliffe from controlling successfully.
Alkash looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
MacAuliffe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Alkash looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
MacAuliffe wants to control from the top but Alkash keeps moving. #T2#
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.
Alkash can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as MacAuliffe controls the pace.#SUB#
Alkash has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but MacAuliffe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
MacAuliffe looking to pass the guard.
MacAuliffe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Alkash looking to control.
MacAuliffe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alkash swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacAuliffe preventing the sweep.
MacAuliffe postures up. #T3#
MacAuliffe trying to control the position from guard on top but Alkash is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacAuliffe works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Alkash looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
MacAuliffe looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Alkash with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Alkash is trying to control but can't.
MacAuliffe 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.
Alkash is refusing to be controlled, as MacAuliffe sits in half guard.
Alkash trying to control here.
MacAuliffe working Alkash over with strikes.
Ground and pound from MacAuliffe. #T4##SUB2#
MacAuliffe is looking for a kimura here.
MacAuliffe lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Alkash trying to control here. #SUB#
MacAuliffe moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Alkash.
Alkash is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacAuliffe tries to advance to mount but Alkash denies him.
You can see the frustration on Alkash's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Baeddan MacAuliffe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Alkash forces MacAuliffe back against the cage and clinches.
Alkash swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD#
Alkash has picked MacAuliffe up - he's going for a ride! Alkash dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB#
MacAuliffe is defending against the submission attempts here by Alkash.
MacAuliffe gets back to full guard.
MacAuliffe looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alkash sitting in guard here, content to control.
MacAuliffe is trying to control the position but Alkash postures up.
Alkash passes MacAuliffe's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
MacAuliffe trying to control from the bottom. #T1#
Alkash wants to control but MacAuliffe is keeping him busy.
Alkash wants to free his trapped foot but MacAuliffe is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Alkash is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
MacAuliffe is pressing down on Alkash's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Alkash trying to control the position from guard on top but MacAuliffe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alkash controls from within his opponent's guard.
MacAuliffe trying to keep a closed guard but Alkash is proving a slippery customer.
Alkash pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacAuliffe is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Alkash thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
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.
Alkash trying to control the position from guard on top but MacAuliffe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Alkash avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alkash trying to control the position from guard on top but MacAuliffe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
MacAuliffe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alkash is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
MacAuliffe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alkash distracts MacAuliffe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Alkash trying to control but MacAuliffe is working from the bottom.
Alkash throws a big elbow that misses. #T3##SUB2#
MacAuliffe working for a triangle but Alkash defends it easily.
Alkash stands and throws MacAuliffe's legs to the side, diving into side control.
MacAuliffe tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Alkash tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
MacAuliffe tries to bench press Alkash off him but Alkash keeps the position.
Alkash working away.#T4#
Alkash wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacAuliffe keeps working.
Alkash creates some space and throws a big elbow, but MacAuliffe sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
MacAuliffe can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Alkash wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by MacAuliffe, who protects the arm well.
Alkash trying to control the action but MacAuliffe is working from the bottom.
Alkash tries to move into full mount but can't pass MacAuliffe's legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacAuliffe is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dvornoy Alkash showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Alkash 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 Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dvornoy Alkash!

 

Event: NSC 46: Barkley vs Belov     
Date:   Aug 06, 2019
#R1#
Choi looks to throw the jab but MacAuliffe is out of range.
Choi throws a lazy right hand but MacAuliffe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD#
MacAuliffe feints and as Choi raises his hands in defense, MacAuliffe changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
MacAuliffe won't allow Choi to get back to his feet.
MacAuliffe passes Choi's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
MacAuliffe is working for a submission of some sort.
MacAuliffe is keen to just control but Choi is a slippery customer.
MacAuliffe is really struggling to control Choi but he's trying to hold on to the position.
MacAuliffe prevents Choi from standing back up.
Choi is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Ground and pound from MacAuliffe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choi tries to push off, looking to stand up, but MacAuliffe manages to move to mount!
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.
Choi wants to get back to his feet. #T1#
MacAuliffe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Choi is looking to escape.
Choi is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there. #SUB#
MacAuliffe looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
MacAuliffe unloading with bombs!
Choi wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
MacAuliffe looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Choi tries to buck MacAuliffe off but he can't manage it. #T2##SUB#
MacAuliffe has control of Choi's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Choi regains control of the situation pretty easily.
MacAuliffe controlling from the full mount.
We've been hearing good reports from MacAuliffe'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.
MacAuliffe lands a big shot there that rocks Choi but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #ROC#
Choi is rocked!
MacAuliffe postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Choi in real trouble here! The ref calls for Choi to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baeddan MacAuliffe!
A very excited looking Baeddan MacAuliffe made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: NSC 39: McDonald vs Dupree     
Date:   Jul 16, 2019
#R1#
Vila motions for MacAuliffe to come forward. Vila throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vila scores with a nice body kick.
Vila misses the jab.
We've been hearing reports that MacAuliffe has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
MacAuliffe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A punch combination from MacAuliffe misses.
MacAuliffe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
MacAuliffe scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Vila works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vila throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
MacAuliffe ducks under a wild hook from Vila.
MacAuliffe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacAuliffe throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
MacAuliffe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
MacAuliffe steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Vila. That one must have hurt.#TD#
Vila gets caught napping as MacAuliffe dives in and scores a takedown. Vila manages to retain guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Vila wants to stand but MacAuliffe is controlling the position. #T1#
Vila preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
MacAuliffe wants to control from the top but Vila keeps moving.
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.
Vila wants to get back to his feet but MacAuliffe is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vila is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
MacAuliffe closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
MacAuliffe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vila keeps working.
Vila is pushing MacAuliffe's head away, looking to escape. MacAuliffe manages to hold on to the position though.#T2##SUB#
MacAuliffe thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
MacAuliffe is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vila is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Vila is pushing MacAuliffe's head away, looking to escape. MacAuliffe manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
MacAuliffe is trying to get an arm triangle but Vila is defending well.
Vila is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but MacAuliffe has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB#
MacAuliffe wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vila, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Baeddan MacAuliffe dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Vila blocks a head kick by MacAuliffe.
Vila looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
MacAuliffe stalks Vila and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Vila's face. Vila staggers backwards, shaken.
MacAuliffe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vila can do to turn this around?
MacAuliffe shoots in looking for a takedown. Vila tries to sprawl out of it but MacAuliffe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Vila manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
MacAuliffe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacAuliffe throws a nice looking combination but Vila bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vila connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
MacAuliffe throws a one two combo.
MacAuliffe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Baeddan MacAuliffe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacAuliffe misses the shot to the body.
MacAuliffe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vila circles away quickly and effectively.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Vila! MacAuliffe is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joan Vila!
Joan Vila thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: OFC 389: Wyatt vs Alzado II     
Date:   Nov 17, 2018
#R1#
McVaughn misses with a few strikes there.
MacAuliffe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McVaughn was well out of range. Poor timing from MacAuliffe.
MacAuliffe dives in for a single leg takedown but McVaughn sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
MacAuliffe needs to keep his hands up - McVaughn had a free shot at his head there.
We've been informed that McVaughn has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A decent looking cross lands there for McVaughn.
MacAuliffe misses with a double jab.
MacAuliffe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
MacAuliffe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McVaughn missing with a left hand there. MacAuliffe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
McVaughn has taken the fight to the clinch.
McVaughn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McVaughn is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McVaughn throws a punch but it's blocked by MacAuliffe.
MacAuliffe is trying to pull guard but McVaughn turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McVaughn utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McVaughn stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T1#
McVaughn lands with a left to the head.
McVaughn swings wildly with an uppercut but MacAuliffe uses good head movement to avoid it.
McVaughn scores with a nice hook to the head.
MacAuliffe blocks an uppercut.
McVaughn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McVaughn misses with a body punch. #TD#
MacAuliffe pulls McVaughn into guard.
McVaughn wants to get up but he can't break MacAuliffe's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
McVaughn tries to free his leg and advance position but MacAuliffe is retaining full guard. #T2#
McVaughn wanted to stand there but MacAuliffe had control of the position. #SUB#
McVaughn got a little sloppy there for a moment and MacAuliffe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McVaughn has managed to get both his arms back between MacAuliffe's legs - danger averted.
MacAuliffe 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.
McVaughn postures up.
McVaughn is looking to work some ground and pound but MacAuliffe has wrist control.
McVaughn sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McVaughn wants to get up but he can't break MacAuliffe's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
McVaughn got a little sloppy there for a moment and MacAuliffe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McVaughn has managed to get both his arms back between MacAuliffe's legs - danger averted.
McVaughn wants to get up but he can't break MacAuliffe's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T3##SUB#
McVaughn avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
MacAuliffe looking for a guillotine here but McVaughn defends easily. #SUB#
McVaughn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McVaughn trying to control but MacAuliffe is working from the bottom.
MacAuliffe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
MacAuliffe pushes a forearm under McVaughn's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, McVaughn is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Baeddan MacAuliffe!
During a confident post fight interview, Baeddan MacAuliffe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: OFC 386: Hauser vs Wyatt II     
Date:   Oct 31, 2018
#R1#
MacAuliffe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ramos throws a body shot but no joy.
Ramos connects with a single shot there.
Ramos throws a body punch but MacAuliffe moves out of range.
MacAuliffe misses with a few strikes there.
Ramos appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ramos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
MacAuliffe needs to keep his hands up - Ramos had a free shot at his head there.
Ramos throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
MacAuliffe defending well as Ramos loads up on a big left hand.
MacAuliffe dives in for a single leg takedown but Ramos sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ramos lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice defenses there by MacAuliffe.
Ramos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramos feints and then cracks MacAuliffe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow MacAuliffe down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramos shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from MacAuliffe! But no joy.
Ramos throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
MacAuliffe is looking for the big counter here.
MacAuliffe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ramos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
MacAuliffe moves out of range of the leg kick from Ramos.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that MacAuliffe has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Good standup being displayed there by MacAuliffe as he connects with a hook.
MacAuliffe misses with a two punch combination. #T1#
MacAuliffe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ramos.
MacAuliffe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ramos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
MacAuliffe misses with a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Ramos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
MacAuliffe throws a series of punches but Ramos moves out of range.
Ramos moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
MacAuliffe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice uppercut there from Ramos.
Ramos digs a good hook to MacAuliffe's body.
MacAuliffe misses with a wild body shot.
Ramos throws a leg kick but MacAuliffe sees it coming and moves out of range.
MacAuliffe tries to bum rush Ramos with a series of wild strikes but Ramos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
MacAuliffe tries to bum rush Ramos with a series of wild strikes but Ramos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ramos lands with a good body shot.
MacAuliffe checks the leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacAuliffe thuds a left hand into Ramos's body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ramos, right into the meat.
MacAuliffe throws a right and a left that Ramos avoids nicely.
Ramos just misses with a punch to the body.
MacAuliffe misses with the combination. #T2##TD2#
MacAuliffe fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ramos sprawls well initially but MacAuliffe persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
MacAuliffe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
MacAuliffe trying to pass the guard but Ramos defending well.
Ramos moves into full guard.
MacAuliffe slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
MacAuliffe looking to pass the guard.
Ramos keeping moving, preventing MacAuliffe from controlling successfully.
MacAuliffe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramos swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
MacAuliffe being controlled here momentarily.
Ramos wants to sweep here but MacAuliffe controlling him for the moment.
MacAuliffe advances to half guard. #SUB2#
MacAuliffe is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
MacAuliffe 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.
MacAuliffe trying to pass the guard but Ramos defending well. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
MacAuliffe is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ramos is trying to get back to full guard.
Ramos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of MacAuliffe's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take MacAuliffe's back!
Ramos is landing with strikes from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henrique Ramos dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
MacAuliffe tries to bum rush Ramos with a series of wild strikes but Ramos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Baeddan MacAuliffe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ramos throws a leg kick but MacAuliffe sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ramos stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
MacAuliffe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ramos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ramos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches MacAuliffe on the side of the head.
MacAuliffe checks a leg kick.
MacAuliffe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ramos misses with a looping left.
Ramos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ramos fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Ramos. No joy for MacAuliffe on that attempt.
Ramos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ramos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from MacAuliffe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacAuliffe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
MacAuliffe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ramos lands a glancing blow to the side of MacAuliffe's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramos tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ramos misses with a wild body shot.
Ramos feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to MacAuliffe's calf.#T1#
MacAuliffe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ramos throws out the jab.
Ramos just misses with a punch to the body.
MacAuliffe misses with a takedown attempt - Ramos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ramos buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ramos is looking to slow MacAuliffe down with leg kicks.
MacAuliffe scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
MacAuliffe is looking to slow Ramos down with leg kicks.
MacAuliffe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
MacAuliffe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ramos takes a swing at MacAuliffe's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Ramos misses.
MacAuliffe throws a right hand that Ramos ducks under and follows up with a left that Ramos also avoids with ease.
Ramos throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacAuliffe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ramos scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ramos is looking to slow MacAuliffe down with leg kicks.
Ramos is looking to wear down MacAuliffe with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
MacAuliffe takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
Ramos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
MacAuliffe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
MacAuliffe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
MacAuliffe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
MacAuliffe swings for the body but Ramos moves out of range.
Ramos throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ramos takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
MacAuliffe throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ramos dodges the punch combination from MacAuliffe.
MacAuliffe looks to land a combination but Ramos avoids it well.
MacAuliffe takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ramos dodges the punch combination from MacAuliffe.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ramos.
Ramos scores with a jab to the head.
A head kick misses from MacAuliffe.
MacAuliffe checks a leg kick nicely.
MacAuliffe throws out a counter right but Ramos avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Ramos cracks MacAuliffe with a good jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ramos.
Ramos swings for the body but MacAuliffe moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ramos.
Ramos throws a body punch but MacAuliffe moves out of range.
Ramos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ramos is on the wrong end of a nice combination from MacAuliffe.
Some bone on bone action there as MacAuliffe checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A combination from MacAuliffe does no damage.
Ramos appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Good work by MacAuliffe as he checks the leg kick.
MacAuliffe throws a right hand that Ramos ducks under and follows up with a left that Ramos also avoids with ease.
Ramos lands the left hand.
Ramos fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and MacAuliffe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. MacAuliffe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
MacAuliffe unleashes a big counter combination but Ramos bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
MacAuliffe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ramos.
A low kick from Ramos is predictable there
and MacAuliffe counters with a three punch combo that has Ramos backing up. Ramos nods at MacAuliffe to acknowledge the strikes.
Ramos scoring well with a low kick there.
MacAuliffe avoids the body shot from Ramos. #T4#
Ramos takes one on the button.
MacAuliffe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramos throwing a counter right hand but MacAuliffe manages to avoid it.
MacAuliffe darts in looking for a takedown but Ramos gets double underhooks and turns MacAuliffe into the cage.
Henrique Ramos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baeddan MacAuliffe.
Ramos scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ramos throws a leg kick that misses.
Ramos slips a jab and a cross from MacAuliffe.
Nice body punch from Ramos.
Ramos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
MacAuliffe is breathing heavily.#TD#
Ramos shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ramos winds up and cracks MacAuliffe with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacAuliffe is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ramos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ramos's back!#SUB2#
Ramos defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henrique Ramos dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A lazy left from Ramos finds it's target.
MacAuliffe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ramos.
Ramos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacAuliffe moves away.
MacAuliffe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ramos moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
MacAuliffe closes the distance and clinches up with Ramos, looking for a takedown. MacAuliffe pushes Ramos against the cage but Ramos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ramos lands the left hand.#ROC#
MacAuliffe is rocked!
MacAuliffe gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Ramos gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! MacAuliffe is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henrique Ramos!
Henrique Ramos took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, FORCEE for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: OFC 382: Shamrock vs Intruder     
Date:   Oct 13, 2018
#R1#
MacAuliffe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Uk thuds a left hand into MacAuliffe's body.
MacAuliffe throws a body kick that misses.
Uk scores with a nice head shot.
MacAuliffe staying out of range there.
Uk throws a leg kick that misses.
Uk misses with a straight left.
Uk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dong Uk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Uk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Uk misses with a body kick.
Uk lands with an overhand left.
MacAuliffe throws a right and a left that Uk avoids nicely.
Uk punishes MacAuliffe's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacAuliffe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD#
MacAuliffe scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uk is trying to control MacAuliffe's posture but MacAuliffe avoids it. #SUB#
MacAuliffe thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Uk tries to buck MacAuliffe off but MacAuliffe is having none of it.#T1#
Uk taking punishment in the form of punches.
Uk is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked MacAuliffe off and has taken his back!
MacAuliffe trying to control the hands but Uk breaks the grip.
MacAuliffe is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Uk has good solid back control here.
MacAuliffe trying to control the position but Uk manages to sink in the hooks.
Uk controlling well, preventing MacAuliffe from escaping the position.
Uk not allowing MacAuliffe to control his hands.
MacAuliffe is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uk biding his time, looking for the opening.
MacAuliffe prevents Uk from getting a body triangle.
MacAuliffe wants to escape the position.
Uk trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure MacAuliffe doesn't escape. #T2#
Uk's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
MacAuliffe trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
MacAuliffe is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Uk.
MacAuliffe manages to reverse the position and now he's in Uk's guard. Nice work there by MacAuliffe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
MacAuliffe postures up.
MacAuliffe wants to control from the top but Uk keeps moving.
Uk trying to control the position.
MacAuliffe stopping the sweep attempt from Uk.
Uk controls MacAuliffe momentarily but MacAuliffe frees himself.
MacAuliffe trying to control the position from guard on top but Uk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Uk is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T3#
MacAuliffe is looking to improve his position.
MacAuliffe wants to control but Uk is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Uk looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
MacAuliffe wants to control but Uk is keeping busy.
Uk is controlling the pace.
MacAuliffe wants to get back to full guard.
MacAuliffe trying to control from the bottom.
Uk wants to free his trapped foot but MacAuliffe is holding on for dear life with his legs.
MacAuliffe is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Uk's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Uk's back!#T4#
Uk tries to roll but MacAuliffe sticks to his back. #SUB#
MacAuliffe working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Uk is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and MacAuliffe has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Uk taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Baeddan MacAuliffe!
A victorious Baeddan MacAuliffe thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: OFC 380: Gray vs Kahn     
Date:   Sep 29, 2018
#R1#
Schmidt swings for the body but MacAuliffe moves out of range.
MacAuliffe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Schmidt throws out the jab.
MacAuliffe falls off balance throwing a combination
and Schmidt counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Schmidt tests MacAuliffe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
MacAuliffe misses with a hook. Schmidt ducked under it nicely.
MacAuliffe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Schmidt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
MacAuliffe misses with the combination.
Schmidt throws an overhand right that lands on MacAuliffe's shoulder, as MacAuliffe tries to avoid the shot.
MacAuliffe walks forward, straight into a front kick from Schmidt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Schmidt. MacAuliffe shrugs it off though.
Schmidt motions for MacAuliffe to come forward. Schmidt throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Schmidt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Schmidt scores with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horrible takedown attempt by MacAuliffe or perhaps it was just good defense by Schmidt, which made it look bad.
Schmidt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
MacAuliffe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Schmidt takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#
It looks like Dieter Schmidt has been cut.
Schmidt connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
MacAuliffe checks a leg kick nicely.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Schmidt. MacAuliffe shrugs it off though.
MacAuliffe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schmidt misses with an attempted mid kick.
MacAuliffe unleashes a big counter combination but Schmidt bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Schmidt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but MacAuliffe is out of range.
As Schmidt backs off MacAuliffe throws a huge counter combo but Schmidt manages to avoid it all.
MacAuliffe walks forward, straight into a front kick from Schmidt.
MacAuliffe misses with a takedown attempt - Schmidt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Schmidt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from MacAuliffe.
MacAuliffe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Schmidts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
MacAuliffe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Schmidt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
MacAuliffe moves out of range of the body kick.
Schmidt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Schmidt, right into the meat.
Jab by Schmidt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left lands for Schmidt.#T2#
MacAuliffe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Schmidt missing with a left hand there. MacAuliffe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
MacAuliffe connects with a single shot there.#TD2#
MacAuliffe dives in and scores a takedown into Schmidt's guard.
Schmidt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Schmidt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Schmidt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. MacAuliffe defends it easily.
MacAuliffe stays in close to Schmidt's body and controls the position.
MacAuliffe wants to control from the top but Schmidt keeps moving. #T3#
MacAuliffe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Schmidt keeping full guard, as MacAuliffe tries to pass.
MacAuliffe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Schmidt looking for a guillotine here but MacAuliffe defends easily.
MacAuliffe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schmidt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schmidt keeping moving, preventing MacAuliffe from controlling successfully. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
MacAuliffe might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Schmidt haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
MacAuliffe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Schmidt's head.
MacAuliffe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Schmidt keeping moving, preventing MacAuliffe from controlling successfully.
MacAuliffe works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
MacAuliffe is working for a submission of some sort.
MacAuliffe stalling away here and it's allowed Schmidt to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dieter Schmidt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dieter Schmidt's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Schmidt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
MacAuliffe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
MacAuliffe misses with the combination.
Schmidt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Schmidt scores with a jab. MacAuliffe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Schmidt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Schmidt lands a lovely overhand right.
MacAuliffe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
An inside leg kick from Schmidt misses.
MacAuliffe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
MacAuliffe lands with a hook. Schmidt tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
MacAuliffe misses with a double jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schmidt blocks a head kick by MacAuliffe.
MacAuliffe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Schmidt.
MacAuliffe dives in for a single leg takedown but Schmidt sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
MacAuliffe misses with a head kick.
Dieter Schmidt is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
MacAuliffe moves out of range of the leg kick from Schmidt.
Schmidt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Schmidt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt MacAuliffe.
Schmidt delivers a nice body kick.
MacAuliffe dives in for a single leg takedown but Schmidt sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Schmidt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Schmidt is looking to land body kicks.
MacAuliffe misses with the combination.
MacAuliffe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Schmidt.
MacAuliffe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
MacAuliffe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Schmidt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt MacAuliffe.
MacAuliffe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
MacAuliffe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Schmidt in his tracks.
Schmidt lands with a shot to the body.
Schmidt connects with a leg kick. MacAuliffe looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacAuliffe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Schmidt.
A big right from Schmidt misses. #T2#
Schmidt avoids a kick to the body.
MacAuliffe tries for a takedown but Schmidt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dieter Schmidt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baeddan MacAuliffe.
Schmidt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
MacAuliffe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Schmidt.
Dieter Schmidt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacAuliffe is looking to chop away at Schmidt's legs.
MacAuliffe swinging wildly here.
Schmidt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
MacAuliffe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
MacAuliffe takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Schmidt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MacAuliffe can do to turn this around?
MacAuliffe avoids the head kick by Schmidt.
Schmidt avoids the head kick by MacAuliffe.
MacAuliffe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Schmidt scoring well with a low kick there.
MacAuliffe 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.
MacAuliffe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Schmidt.
Schmidt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
MacAuliffe tries a head kick but it misses.
Schmidt looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Schmidt connects with an inside leg kick.
MacAuliffe fails to land the takedown.
Schmidt throws a leg kick which misses MacAuliffe's front leg but catches the back leg as MacAuliffe tries to avoid it.
Schmidt throws a quick inside leg kick.
MacAuliffe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A thudding body kick lands there by Schmidt!
Baeddan MacAuliffe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MacAuliffe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
MacAuliffe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Schmidt. That's going to slow MacAuliffe down.
MacAuliffe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Schmidt 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 MacAuliffe has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from MacAuliffe and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Schmidt moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMacAuliffe.
MacAuliffe slips under a jab.
MacAuliffe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Schmidt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten MacAuliffe somewhat.#T4#
A bone on bone clash there as MacAuliffe blocks the leg kick.
Schmidt cracks MacAuliffe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacAuliffe looks to land a combination but Schmidt avoids it well.
Schmidt is looking to slow MacAuliffe down with leg kicks. #TD2#
MacAuliffe drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Schmidt gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
MacAuliffe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Schmidt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Schmidt is trying to get back to full guard.
MacAuliffe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schmidt is looking to control MacAuliffe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schmidt avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Schmidt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but MacAuliffe pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dieter Schmidt dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dieter Schmidt's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Schmidt cracks MacAuliffe with an open hand slap.
Schmidt scores with a push kick.
Schmidt connects with a leg kick. MacAuliffe looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Schmidt scores with a spinning back kick!
Schmidt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Schmidt avoids a punch combination nicely.
MacAuliffe connects with a body shot that sends Schmidt's belly button to the back.
MacAuliffe misses with a double jab.
Schmidt misses with the body kick
and MacAuliffe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Schmidt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. MacAuliffe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
MacAuliffe takes a swing at Schmidt's ribcage but misses.
Schmidt scoring well with a low kick there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Schmidt.
Schmidt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from MacAuliffe. #T1#
Schmidt looks for the body kick but MacAuliffe saw that one coming.
Schmidt throws an overhand right that lands on MacAuliffe's shoulder, as MacAuliffe tries to avoid the shot.
MacAuliffe misses with a kick to the body
and Schmidt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
MacAuliffe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Schmidt with a hook.#TD2#
MacAuliffe shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Schmidt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in MacAuliffe's guard. #REVR#
MacAuliffe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
MacAuliffe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schmidt is pressing down on MacAuliffe's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Schmidt working a defensive guard but MacAuliffe passes into half guard.
Schmidt blocking the ground and pound attempt from MacAuliffe.
You can see that MacAuliffe has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Schmidt is trying to maintain the position but MacAuliffe is very close to passing his half guard.
Baeddan MacAuliffe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nice strikes from MacAuliffe there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
MacAuliffe is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
MacAuliffe wants to take a breather but Schmidt is having none of it.
Schmidt is trying to defend against the ground and pound but MacAuliffe scores with a couple of nice shots.
MacAuliffe lands strikes from half guard.
Schmidt tries to get to full guard but MacAuliffe has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacAuliffe is thwarting Schmidt's attempts to control the position.
MacAuliffe missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Schmidt is defending against the submission attempts here by MacAuliffe.
Schmidt is trying to control but can't.
MacAuliffe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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. MacAuliffe connects with a nice short shot to Schmidt's temple.
The fighters are battling for position here. Schmidt manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
MacAuliffe advances position into side control!#T4#
MacAuliffe working away.#SUB2#
MacAuliffe looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
MacAuliffe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schmidt keeps working. #SUB2#
MacAuliffe wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Schmidt, who protects the arm well.
Dieter Schmidt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
MacAuliffe is trying to get an arm triangle but Schmidt is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Baeddan MacAuliffe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Schmidt 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dieter Schmidt!

After the fight, Dieter Schmidt 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.

 

Event: OFC 377: Kamikaze     
Date:   Sep 19, 2018
#R1#
Correa stuffs the takedown attempt from MacAuliffe. MacAuliffe gets slowly back to his feet.
Correa avoids the body shot from MacAuliffe.
Correa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
MacAuliffe throws a series of punches but Correa moves out of range.
Baeddan MacAuliffe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from MacAuliffe. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Correa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Correa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Correa misses the target.
Correa throws out a loose jab but MacAuliffe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Correa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Castlemore in the buildup to the fight.
MacAuliffe misses the shot to the body.
MacAuliffe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Correa misses the target.
MacAuliffe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacAuliffe stuns Correa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
MacAuliffe shoots in for a takedown but Correa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
MacAuliffe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
MacAuliffe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Correa circles away quickly and effectively.
MacAuliffe moves away from the strike by Correa. #T1##TD2#
MacAuliffe shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Correa is trying to defend but MacAuliffe finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Correa tries to roll over but MacAuliffe keeps him under control.
Correa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Correa 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#
Correa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
MacAuliffe wants to control but Correa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
MacAuliffe wants to improve his position but Correa is controlling well.
MacAuliffe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Correa is working away from the top position though.#T2#
MacAuliffe tries to get to full guard but Correa has control of the leg.
MacAuliffe has hold of Correa's hands but Correa slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
MacAuliffe regains full guard. Nicely done.
Correa preventing the sweep.
Correa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of MacAuliffe's head.
Correa scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Correa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacAuliffe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Correa postures up in MacAuliffe's guard and throws a big left but MacAuliffe blocks it.
Correa postures up in MacAuliffe's guard and throws a big left but MacAuliffe blocks it.
MacAuliffe is trying to keep Correa in close. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
MacAuliffe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Correa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3##SUB#
Correa drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and MacAuliffe dives on top into guard.#REVB#
MacAuliffe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacAuliffe throws a big elbow that misses.
MacAuliffe controlling from the top position.
Correa looking for a sweep. Not yet Correa, not yet.
MacAuliffe tries to free his leg and advance position but Correa is retaining full guard.
Correa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
MacAuliffe is looking for a triangle but Correa pushes his legs off easily.
Correa is working MacAuliffe over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4##SUB2#
MacAuliffe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Correa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Correa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of MacAuliffe's head.
MacAuliffe striking from the bottom here. #SUB#
Correa postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! MacAuliffe is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Correa, into his guard. #REVB#
Correa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
MacAuliffe forces his way into half guard.
MacAuliffe wants to pass the guard but Correa is defending well. #SUB2#
MacAuliffe seems to be working for a kimura but Correa defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Baeddan MacAuliffe will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Correa with a jab.
MacAuliffe throws a sloppy head kick
and Correa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
MacAuliffe throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Correa's head.
Correa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps MacAuliffe's head backwards.
MacAuliffe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Correa rather than just go for the knockout.
Correa looks to land a right hand but MacAuliffe moved out of range.
Baeddan MacAuliffe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
MacAuliffe throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Correa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
MacAuliffe scores with a one two! Correa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #ROC2#
Correa is rocked!
MacAuliffe tries a head kick but it misses.
Oh Correa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Correa dodges the punch combination from MacAuliffe.
MacAuliffe does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Correa seems to have got his legs back now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Correa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacAuliffe moves away.#T1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Correa enables MacAuliffe to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Correa manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
MacAuliffe wants to pass the guard but Correa is keeping the position.
Correa 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.
MacAuliffe trying to control the position from guard on top but Correa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacAuliffe looking to pass the guard.
Correa looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacAuliffe is one step ahead there.
MacAuliffe trying to control the position from guard on top but Correa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacAuliffe stopping the sweep attempt from Correa.
Correa keeping moving, preventing MacAuliffe from controlling successfully.
MacAuliffe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2##SUB#
Correa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
MacAuliffe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Correa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Correa is working hard here to advance position.
MacAuliffe works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Correa is staying active underneath MacAuliffe, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Correa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Correa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
MacAuliffe slips a nice elbow through Correa's hands, connecting with Correa's forehead.
MacAuliffe is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3##SUB2#
MacAuliffe is trying for a kimura here. Correa looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! MacAuliffe wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Baeddan MacAuliffe!
A very excited looking Baeddan MacAuliffe made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: OFC 373: Montezuma vs Black     
Date:   Aug 29, 2018
#R1#
MacAuliffe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
MacAuliffe throws a right hand that Jefferson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jefferson also avoids with ease.#CL#
Jefferson gets a clinch.
Jefferson throws a punch but it's blocked by MacAuliffe.
Jefferson wants to break free but MacAuliffe has control.
Jefferson tries to break free but MacAuliffe pushes him back against the cage.
MacAuliffe taking a breather.
Jefferson working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Jefferson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
MacAuliffe tries a head kick but it misses.
MacAuliffe throws a right and a left that Jefferson avoids nicely.
Jefferson fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacAuliffe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Baeddan MacAuliffe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Jefferson forces MacAuliffe back against the cage and clinches.
MacAuliffe taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jefferson swings wildly with an uppercut but MacAuliffe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jefferson can't break the clinch. #T1#
Jefferson tries to circle away but MacAuliffe has him pinned against the cage.
Jefferson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jefferson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD2#
MacAuliffe ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. MacAuliffe no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
MacAuliffe keeping full guard, as Jefferson tries to pass. #SUB2#
MacAuliffe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jefferson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
MacAuliffe looking to control but Jefferson passes into half guard.
Jefferson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Jefferson trying to control from half guard but MacAuliffe is working away.
Jefferson wants to get back to his feet. #T2#
MacAuliffe tries to get to full guard but Jefferson has control of the leg.
Jefferson controlling the action here.
Jefferson trying to control the action but MacAuliffe is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacAuliffe wants to control but Jefferson is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
MacAuliffe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jefferson pulls his head out easily.
Jefferson wants to stand but MacAuliffe has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T3##SU#
Jefferson stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Jefferson throws the left hand but MacAuliffe avoids the punch easily.
MacAuliffe unleashes a big counter combination but Jefferson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
MacAuliffe shoots in but no luck this time.
MacAuliffe misses with a few strikes there.
A little feinted left hand from Jefferson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2#
MacAuliffe fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jefferson sprawls well initially but MacAuliffe persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jefferson wants to get back to his feet.
Jefferson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from MacAuliffe.
MacAuliffe prevents Jefferson from standing back up.
Jefferson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Jefferson is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
MacAuliffe scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
MacAuliffe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jefferson is just riding it out for now. MacAuliffe eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
MacAuliffe has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Jefferson defend it? MacAuliffe steps over the head and cranks it - Jefferson is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for MacAuliffe!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Baeddan MacAuliffe!
A relieved looking Baeddan MacAuliffe thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: OFC 371: Gray vs Marfaker     
Date:   Aug 18, 2018
#R1#
MacAuliffe lands with a kick to the temple. Del Bosque shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#
It looks like Severo Del Bosque has been cut.
MacAuliffe gets in close and tags Del Bosque with a short punch that almost sends Del Bosque to the mat! Oh Del Bosque is in big trouble! He turns his back on MacAuliffe, trying to create some distance but MacAuliffe rushes him, striking wildly and Del Bosque goes down! The referee tackles MacAuliffe into the cage to end the fight! MacAuliffe is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baeddan MacAuliffe!
Our winner, Baeddan MacAuliffe, 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.

 

Event: MMMA 88 Powell vs King     
Date:   Aug 05, 2018
#R1#
MacAuliffe throws a right and a left that Taranin avoids nicely.
Taranin throws a looping overhand right but MacAuliffe ducks down to avoid it.
MacAuliffe throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Taranin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
MacAuliffe is trying to control but Taranin passes into side control!
MacAuliffe gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
MacAuliffe gets back to full guard.
Taranin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
MacAuliffe looking for a guillotine here but Taranin defends easily.
Taranin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
MacAuliffe is looking for a triangle but Taranin pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Taranin got a little sloppy there for a moment and MacAuliffe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Taranin has managed to get both his arms back between MacAuliffe's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Taranin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Taranin tries to free his leg and advance position but MacAuliffe is retaining full guard.
MacAuliffe is trying to keep Taranin in close.
Taranin is in close to MacAuliffe's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Taranin scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
MacAuliffe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Taranin defends it easily.
Taranin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Taranin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Taranin throwing strikes but missing.
Taranin lands a couple of elbows.#ROC#
MacAuliffe is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
MacAuliffe is trying to keep Taranin in close.
Taranin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of MacAuliffe's head.
MacAuliffe is still in real trouble! Can Taranin finish him?
Taranin scoring with some ground and pound.
Taranin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
MacAuliffe looking for a guillotine here but Taranin defends easily.
Our spies down at at Russian Bears Training Center inform us that MacAuliffe has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Taranin works over MacAuliffe with some ground and pound from guard.
MacAuliffe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
MacAuliffe keeping moving, preventing Taranin from controlling successfully.
MacAuliffe throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SUB2#
MacAuliffe looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Taranin passes into half guard.
Taranin lands strikes from half guard.
Taranin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacAuliffe wants to improve his position but Taranin is controlling well. #T3#
Taranin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
MacAuliffe actively working from the bottom here.
MacAuliffe is not content to let Taranin control the position.#SUB2#
MacAuliffe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Taranin pulls his head out easily.
Taranin lands with a punch from half guard.
Taranin is nestled in close to MacAuliffe, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Taranin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, MacAuliffe has managed to free his arm - good work.
MacAuliffe wants to control but Taranin is keeping busy.
Taranin works his way into side control.
MacAuliffe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Taranin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Taranin passes to full mount! That's big trouble for MacAuliffe!
Taranin lands a big elbow - MacAuliffe is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and MacAuliffe is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Segey Taranin!
Segey Taranin thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: MMMA Fright Night 7     
Date:   Jun 27, 2018
#R1##TD#
MacAuliffe changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Yaj looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Yaj stops MacAuliffe from passing to mount.
Yaj tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Yaj is trying to escape the mount.
MacAuliffe sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
MacAuliffe unloading with bombs!
Yaj keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #SUB#
MacAuliffe looking to secure an arm triangle but Yaj defends it well.
MacAuliffe throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Yaj because MacAuliffe loaded up on that one. #T1#
Yaj is in a horrible position here. MacAuliffe smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
BOOM! MacAuliffe connects with a massive shot to the dome! #SUB#
MacAuliffe looking for a guillotine from mount but Yaj is having none of it.
MacAuliffe is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Yaj can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yaj is looking to improve his position but MacAuliffe isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, MacAuliffe cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Yaj taking shots to the head. #ROC#
Yaj is rocked!#SUB#
MacAuliffe looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Yaj is still in real trouble! Can MacAuliffe finish him?#SUB#
MacAuliffe looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacAuliffe looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Yaj covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baeddan MacAuliffe!
Baeddan MacAuliffe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: MMMA 77 Britton Vs Gray     
Date:   May 20, 2018
#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Balor enables MacAuliffe to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Balor manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacAuliffe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Balor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Balor controlling MacAuliffe's posture.
MacAuliffe stopping the sweep attempt from Balor.#SUB#
Balor working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because MacAuliffe has passed into half guard!
Balor wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacAuliffe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
MacAuliffe lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
MacAuliffe is thwarting Balor's attempts to control the position.#T1#
MacAuliffe tries to pass the half guard into mount. Balor knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Balor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacAuliffe scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Balor wants to control but MacAuliffe is keeping busy. #SUB2#
MacAuliffe is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Balor is looking for a sweep. MacAuliffe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Balor is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of MacAuliffe's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take MacAuliffe's back!
Balor trying to control.
Balor is trying to stick to MacAuliffe's back but MacAuliffe is turning into Balor. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Balor's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by MacAuliffe.
MacAuliffe being controlled here momentarily.
MacAuliffe lands a couple of digs.
MacAuliffe advances to half guard.
Balor is trying to maintain the position but MacAuliffe is very close to passing his half guard.
Balor is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T3#
Balor is looking for a sweep. MacAuliffe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacAuliffe winds up and cracks Balor with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
MacAuliffe sitting and controlling from the half guard.
MacAuliffe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
MacAuliffe 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.
MacAuliffe wants to take a breather but Balor is having none of it. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
MacAuliffe is looking for a kimura here.
MacAuliffe lands strikes from half guard.
Balor wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
MacAuliffe is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Balor is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Balor gets back to full guard.
Balor wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Baeddan MacAuliffe 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#
Balor works the jab nicely.
Balor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
MacAuliffe tries to bum rush Balor with a series of wild strikes but Balor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Balor misses with a looping left.
Baeddan MacAuliffe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MacAuliffe throws a head kick but Balor moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Balor misses the target.
MacAuliffe shoots in for a double leg but Balor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
MacAuliffe throws a series of punches but Balor moves out of range.
Balor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
MacAuliffe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Balor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from MacAuliffe.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Balor. #TD#
Balor drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
MacAuliffe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Balor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
MacAuliffe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Balor trying to control but MacAuliffe is working from the bottom. #T1#
Balor has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Balor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
MacAuliffe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
MacAuliffe trying to keep a closed guard but Balor is proving a slippery customer.
Balor trying to control but MacAuliffe is working from the bottom.
Balor works over MacAuliffe with some ground and pound from guard.
Balor works over MacAuliffe with some ground and pound from guard.
Balor working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of MacAuliffe's head.#SUB2#
MacAuliffe has his foot on Balor's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Balor works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
MacAuliffe working a defensive guard here.
Balor's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
MacAuliffe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Balor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
MacAuliffe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Balor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Balor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacAuliffe is keeping the position for now.
MacAuliffe looking for a sweep. Not yet MacAuliffe, not yet.
Balor lands a couple of digs.
Balor is looking to work some ground and pound but MacAuliffe has wrist control.
Balor tries to free his leg and advance position but MacAuliffe is retaining full guard. #T3##SUB2#
MacAuliffe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
MacAuliffe looking for a sweep. Not yet MacAuliffe, not yet.
Balor looking to pass the guard.
Balor scoring with some ground and pound.
Balor wants to control from the top but MacAuliffe keeps moving.
Balor is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
MacAuliffe keeping moving, preventing Balor from controlling successfully.
MacAuliffe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T4##SUB#
Balor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. MacAuliffe defends it easily.
MacAuliffe postures up.
MacAuliffe connects with a couple of short punches.
Balor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Balor seems keen to control MacAuliffe's posture.
MacAuliffe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacAuliffe with a nice head shot there.
Balor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
MacAuliffe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
MacAuliffe is working Balor over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ROC2#
Balor is rocked!
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 Finn Balor will probably get the nod.
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##TD2#
MacAuliffe shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Balor is trying to defend but MacAuliffe finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Oh Balor is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB#
Balor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
MacAuliffe is looking for a kimura but Balor is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for MacAuliffe to get the leverage.
Balor seems to have got his legs back now.
Balor tries to roll over but MacAuliffe keeps him under control.
Balor slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Balor working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Balor is on top in guard. #REVR#
MacAuliffe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
MacAuliffe tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
MacAuliffe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Balor defends it easily.
Balor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
MacAuliffe has his foot on Balor's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Balor works his way back into a safe position though.
MacAuliffe keeping moving, preventing Balor from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
MacAuliffe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Balor with a nice head shot there.
MacAuliffe is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
Balor is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Balor trying to control the position from guard on top but MacAuliffe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
MacAuliffe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
MacAuliffe is pulling down on Balor's head to control his posture.
MacAuliffe keeping moving, preventing Balor from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Balor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
MacAuliffe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
MacAuliffe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Balor as he connects with a hook.#T3#
Balor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacAuliffe.
MacAuliffe tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Balor avoids the head kick by MacAuliffe.
A good leg kick by Balor.
A chopping leg kick lands by Balor.
MacAuliffe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
MacAuliffe fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Balor avoids it really well and circles away.
MacAuliffe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Balor misses with a body shot.
MacAuliffe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Balor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Balor throws a jab when MacAuliffe was well out of range.
Balor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacAuliffe.
MacAuliffe swings for the body but Balor moves out of range. #TD#
Balor shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in MacAuliffe's guard.#T4#
MacAuliffe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Balor's guard. #REVB#
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!
MacAuliffe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Balor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
MacAuliffe working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Balor's head.
Balor has momentary wrist control but MacAuliffe slips an elbow through the middle.
MacAuliffe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Balor has MacAuliffe pulled in close to control his posture.
Balor looking for a sweep. Not yet Balor, not yet.
Balor working a defensive guard here.
MacAuliffe looking to sit in guard and control but Balor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Finn Balor.
I think Balor 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Finn Balor!

An out of breath Finn Balor thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: MMMA 71 Spector Vs Tallon     
Date:   Apr 08, 2018
#R1#
MacAuliffe throws a nice looking combination but Nicodemo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've been informed that Nicodemo has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nicodemo lands a jab to the head.
Nicodemo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Nicodemo gets caught napping as MacAuliffe dives in and scores a takedown. Nicodemo manages to retain guard.
Nicodemo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst MacAuliffe is controlling him.
MacAuliffe distracts Nicodemo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
MacAuliffe won't allow Nicodemo to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacAuliffe throws a big elbow that misses.
Nicodemo wants to stand but MacAuliffe is controlling the position.
Nicodemo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
MacAuliffe won't allow Nicodemo to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
MacAuliffe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nicodemo. Nicodemo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
MacAuliffe checks a leg kick.
We've been hearing reports that MacAuliffe has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
MacAuliffe moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nicodemo dips to his left and cracks MacAuliffe with an uppercut!
MacAuliffe throws a right and a left that Nicodemo avoids nicely.
Nicodemo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and MacAuliffe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A left lands for Nicodemo.
Nicodemo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
MacAuliffe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nicodemo lands with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nicodemo throws a head kick that misses.
MacAuliffe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
MacAuliffe thuds a left hand into Nicodemo's body.
MacAuliffe misses with a combination
letting Nicodemo counter with a right hand.
Nicodemo misses with a wild body shot.
Nicodemo scores with the left hand. MacAuliffe knows he should have avoided that one.
Nicodemo with a nice cross.
MacAuliffe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nicodemo.
MacAuliffe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Nicodemo to counter with a crisp jab.
Nicodemo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
MacAuliffe jabs Nicodemo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
MacAuliffe falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nicodemo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#
MacAuliffe is rocked!
MacAuliffe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nicodemo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Oh MacAuliffe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
MacAuliffe lands a jab to Nicodemo's midsection.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Nicodemo. MacAuliffe shrugs it off though.
Nicodemo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A big right from Nicodemo misses.
Nicodemo throws a combination. MacAuliffe tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T3#
Nicodemo drops MacAuliffe with a straight right hand, right on the button! Nicodemo follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giovanni Nicodemo!
A relieved looking Giovanni Nicodemo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: HFC Fight Night 7     
Date:   Oct 04, 2017
#R1#
MacAuliffe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Evans moves out of range as MacAuliffe throws a body kick.
Evans lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Evans ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
MacAuliffe avoids a punch combination nicely.
MacAuliffe is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Evans. #TD#
MacAuliffe feints and as Evans raises his hands in defense, MacAuliffe changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES2#
Evans pushes MacAuliffe off and scrambles back to his feet.
MacAuliffe avoids a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacAuliffe throws a nice looking combination but Evans bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Evans avoids a punch combination nicely.
Evans takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A big right from MacAuliffe misses.
MacAuliffe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Evans tries to bum rush MacAuliffe with a series of wild strikes but MacAuliffe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Evans misses with a right hand
and MacAuliffe counters with a one-two to the body. #KD#
MacAuliffe drops Evans with a left and a right! Oh, Evans is hurt - MacAuliffe dives into side control looking to finish! #ROC#
Evans is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Dai Evans has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big shot lands for MacAuliffe! That's hurt Evans! Will he recover? MacAuliffe fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baeddan MacAuliffe!
Baeddan MacAuliffe seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: HFC 115:Silva vs Handy     
Date:   Sep 09, 2017
#R1#
Head looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Baeddan MacAuliffe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Head clobbers MacAuliffe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Head swings away with a leg kick that misses.
MacAuliffe just misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
MacAuliffe shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. MacAuliffe showed some decent athleticism there.
MacAuliffe is thwarting Head's attempts to control the position.
Head is staying active underneath MacAuliffe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
MacAuliffe is pressing down on Head's thigh, looking to free his foot. Head is holding on for now.
Head might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
MacAuliffe is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
MacAuliffe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Head does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Head tries to get to full guard but MacAuliffe has control of the leg.
Head is controlling MacAuliffe's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Head is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
MacAuliffe seems to be working for a kimura but Head defends the submission attempt.
Head trying to control but MacAuliffe postures up.
MacAuliffe is looking to advance position but Head won't allow it.
Head tries to get to full guard but MacAuliffe has control of the leg. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
MacAuliffe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Head sees it coming and defends easily.
Head is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of MacAuliffe's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take MacAuliffe's back!
MacAuliffe is in bad spot here.
Head just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
MacAuliffe is keeping busy. #T3#
Head is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
MacAuliffe is really stuck here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Head is trying to stick to MacAuliffe's back but MacAuliffe is turning into Head. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Head's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by MacAuliffe.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Head holds on and takes a little breather.
MacAuliffe throws a big right hand that misses.
MacAuliffe postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Head holds on and takes a little breather. #T4#
MacAuliffe wants to control from the top but Head keeps moving.
MacAuliffe throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Head looking for a guillotine here but MacAuliffe defends easily.
Head pulls MacAuliffe in to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacAuliffe is pushing down on Head's leg trying to pass to half guard. Head is fighting to maintain full guard but MacAuliffe has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Baeddan MacAuliffe will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Some wild striking there from MacAuliffe.
MacAuliffe misses with a looping right.
Head seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Head throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent MacAuliffe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD2#
MacAuliffe closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Head is trying to improve his position.
Head can't do much from the bottom here.
MacAuliffe is working Head over with some ground and pound from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Head manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacAuliffe is refusing to be controlled, as Head sits in half guard.
Head trying to control the pace.
Baeddan MacAuliffe has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
MacAuliffe trying to control here.
Head takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
MacAuliffe gets back to full guard.
Head trying to control but MacAuliffe is working from the bottom.
Head slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
MacAuliffe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Head wants to control from the top but MacAuliffe keeps moving.
MacAuliffe 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Head wants to stand but MacAuliffe is controlling his posture from full guard.
Head slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
MacAuliffe throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #SUB2#
MacAuliffe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Head defends it easily.
MacAuliffe trying to keep a closed guard but Head is proving a slippery customer.
Head slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Head thumps MacAuliffe with a low kick.#T3#
Head stuffs the takedown.
It looked like Head wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sloppy strikes from MacAuliffe. Those never looked like landing.
Head swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Head walks forward, straight into a front kick from MacAuliffe.
Head throws a series of punches but MacAuliffe moves out of range.
MacAuliffe throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Head to counter with a crisp jab.
MacAuliffe shoots in looking for a takedown but Head manages to keep the fight standing, pushing MacAuliffe's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Baeddan MacAuliffe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MacAuliffe looks to land a combination. Head sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
MacAuliffe dives in for a single leg takedown but Head sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Garrick Head has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baeddan MacAuliffe.
MacAuliffe is breathing heavily.
MacAuliffe misses with a lunging right hand
and Head counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
MacAuliffe looks to land a combination but Head avoids it well.
Garrick Head is winning the standup battle so far.
MacAuliffe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#ROC#
MacAuliffe is rocked!#T4#
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!
MacAuliffe walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Head swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Garrick Head!
Garrick Head thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: HFC Fight Night 3     
Date:   Aug 09, 2017
#R1#
MacAuliffe misses with a few strikes there.
A little feinted left hand from Gniewek on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
MacAuliffe throws a body shot but no joy.
Gniewek is looking to counter punch.
MacAuliffe falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gniewek cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Baeddan MacAuliffe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gniewek throws an overhand right that lands on MacAuliffe's shoulder, as MacAuliffe tries to avoid the shot.
MacAuliffe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
MacAuliffe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
MacAuliffe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gniewek.
Gniewek tries to bum rush MacAuliffe with a series of wild strikes but MacAuliffe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
MacAuliffe lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
MacAuliffe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gniewek cracks MacAuliffe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD2#
MacAuliffe closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gniewek quickly recovers to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gniewek trying to hold on to MacAuliffe's head to control him but MacAuliffe postures up.
MacAuliffe wants to pass the guard but Gniewek is defending well.
Gniewek wants to improve his position but MacAuliffe is controlling well. #T1#
Gniewek is not content to let MacAuliffe control the position.
Gniewek is trying to control but can't.
MacAuliffe working over Gniewek with some ground and pound. Gniewek looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
MacAuliffe tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gniewek knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
MacAuliffe drops an elbow to the side of Gniewek's head. #SUB2#
MacAuliffe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gniewek doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time MacAuliffe. #SUB2#
MacAuliffe is looking for submissions but instead, Gniewek has regained full guard. #T2#
MacAuliffe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gniewek is keeping the position for now.
MacAuliffe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gniewek 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.
Gniewek trying to keep a closed guard but MacAuliffe is proving a slippery customer.
MacAuliffe trying to control the position from guard on top but Gniewek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacAuliffe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3##SUB#
Gniewek looking for a guillotine here but MacAuliffe defends easily.
MacAuliffe is working Gniewek over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gniewek 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.
MacAuliffe is in close to Gniewek's body, working some short punches and elbows.
MacAuliffe stopping the sweep attempt from Gniewek.
MacAuliffe trying to control but Gniewek is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gniewek is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MacAuliffe defends well.#T4#
Gniewek is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gniewek keeping moving, preventing MacAuliffe from controlling successfully.
MacAuliffe stands up over Gniewek, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gniewek working a defensive guard here.
Gniewek keeping full guard, as MacAuliffe tries to pass.
MacAuliffe connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gniewek is trying to control the position but MacAuliffe postures up.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw MacAuliffe working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
MacAuliffe distracts Gniewek with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Baeddan MacAuliffe dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
MacAuliffe scores with a nice strike.
Baeddan MacAuliffe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gniewek slips a jab and a cross from MacAuliffe.
MacAuliffe is looking to chop away at Gniewek's legs.
MacAuliffe throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gniewek cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gniewek connects with a crisp jab.
Gniewek showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from MacAuliffe.
Gniewek defending well as MacAuliffe loads up on a big left hand.
MacAuliffe misses with a double jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Gniewek misses the target.
MacAuliffe looks to throw the jab but Gniewek is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gniewek throws out a loose jab but MacAuliffe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gniewek lands with a nice body kick.
A low kick from MacAuliffe misses
and Gniewek counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Julian Gniewek is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacAuliffe throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Gniewek counter with a right hand.
MacAuliffe swats away the attempt to clinch by Gniewek.#T1#
MacAuliffe takes a swing at Gniewek's ribcage but misses.
Gniewek stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gniewek cracks MacAuliffe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
MacAuliffe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gniewek circles away quickly and effectively.
Gniewek tries to counter by moving into the clinch but MacAuliffe manages to circle out of the way.
MacAuliffe swinging wildly here.
Gniewek throws the left hand but MacAuliffe avoids the punch easily.
MacAuliffe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
MacAuliffe shoots in but Gniewek avoids the takedown attempt easily.
MacAuliffe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gniewek swivels and escapes.
Gniewek thuds his right hand into MacAuliffe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice shot by Gniewek.#ROC#
MacAuliffe is rocked!
Gniewek paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
MacAuliffe is still on wobbly legs! Can Gniewek finish him?#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gniewek fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
No joy there for Gniewek, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gniewek is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gniewek scores with a hook to the body. MacAuliffe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Julian Gniewek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacAuliffe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
MacAuliffe is breathing heavily.#TD2#
MacAuliffe fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gniewek sprawls well initially but MacAuliffe persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
MacAuliffe is thwarting Gniewek's attempts to control the position.
Gniewek gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Gniewek working for a triangle but MacAuliffe defends it easily. #SUB#
Gniewek is looking for a triangle but MacAuliffe pushes his legs off easily.
MacAuliffe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacAuliffe scoring with some ground and pound.
Gniewek keeping moving, preventing MacAuliffe from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Gniewek throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
MacAuliffe wants to control from the top but Gniewek keeps moving.
Gniewek keeping full guard, as MacAuliffe tries to pass.
MacAuliffe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
MacAuliffe seems to have recovered his senses.
MacAuliffe preventing the sweep. #T3##SUB2#
MacAuliffe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and MacAuliffe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
MacAuliffe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gniewek 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.
Gniewek keeping moving, preventing MacAuliffe from controlling successfully.
Gniewek wants to sweep but no luck.
MacAuliffe scoring with punches to the head and body.
MacAuliffe scoring with some ground and pound.
MacAuliffe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
MacAuliffe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
MacAuliffe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gniewek looking to control.
Gniewek keeping full guard, as MacAuliffe tries to pass. #T4##SUB#
MacAuliffe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gniewek is trying to hold MacAuliffe in close to prevent damage but MacAuliffe has managed to pass into half guard.
Gniewek is looking to control MacAuliffe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gniewek avoid being mounted?
MacAuliffe looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gniewek is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at mickeyharts the greatest , so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
MacAuliffe is looking for a kimura but Gniewek is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for MacAuliffe to get the leverage.
Gniewek trying to control here.
Gniewek wants to improve his position but MacAuliffe is controlling well.
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 Julian Gniewek will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Nice defenses there by MacAuliffe.
MacAuliffe misses with a two punch combination.
MacAuliffe misses with a two punch combination.
MacAuliffe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gniewek.
MacAuliffe clobbers Gniewek with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #TD2#
MacAuliffe fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gniewek to the ground. MacAuliffe is now in Gniewek's guard.
Gniewek is trying to control the position from the bottom.
MacAuliffe trying to move into half guard but instead Gniewek has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Baeddan MacAuliffe has got the better of the ground game so far.
MacAuliffe striking off his back but it's not causing Gniewek any problems.
MacAuliffe is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
MacAuliffe throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gniewek uses it to pass to side control. #T1##SUB#
Gniewek working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gniewek blocks the strikes from MacAuliffe. #SUB#
Gniewek swings around for an armbar but MacAuliffe sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gniewek's guard.
Gniewek can't keep his opponent in guard - MacAuliffe advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gniewek wants to control but MacAuliffe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gniewek is not content to let MacAuliffe control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gniewek manages to get to full guard. #T2#
Gniewek is trying to control the position from the bottom.
MacAuliffe connects with a couple of short punches.
MacAuliffe lands a couple of digs.
MacAuliffe wants to control from the top but Gniewek keeps moving.
MacAuliffe connects with a couple of short punches.
MacAuliffe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
MacAuliffe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gniewek has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, MacAuliffe has managed to get both his arms back between Gniewek's legs - danger averted.
MacAuliffe scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Gniewek looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
MacAuliffe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gniewek is pulling down on MacAuliffe's head to control his posture.
MacAuliffe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Gniewek looking for a guillotine here but MacAuliffe defends easily.
MacAuliffe lands a couple of elbows.
MacAuliffe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
MacAuliffe landing with the ground and pound.
Gniewek has momentary wrist control but MacAuliffe slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
MacAuliffe wants to control from the top but Gniewek keeps moving.
MacAuliffe pushing down on Gniewek's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
MacAuliffe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gniewek keeps working.
Gniewek moves into full guard.
MacAuliffe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gniewek's head.
MacAuliffe wants to control from the top but Gniewek keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gniewek has momentary wrist control but MacAuliffe slips an elbow through the middle.
MacAuliffe scoring with some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Baeddan MacAuliffe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think MacAuliffe 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baeddan MacAuliffe!

Baeddan MacAuliffe thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: HFC Fight Night 1     
Date:   Jul 07, 2017
#R1#
MacAuliffe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Franklin feints the counter takedown.
MacAuliffe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Franklin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
MacAuliffe scores with a three punch combo! #TD#
MacAuliffe shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
MacAuliffe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
MacAuliffe wants to control from the top but Franklin keeps moving.
MacAuliffe working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Franklin's head.#SUB2#
Franklin is looking for a triangle but MacAuliffe pushes his legs off easily.
MacAuliffe is working Franklin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ROC#
Franklin is rocked!#SUB2#
MacAuliffe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacAuliffe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Franklin is still in real trouble! Can MacAuliffe finish him?#SUB2#
MacAuliffe avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
MacAuliffe drops back looking for a leg! Franklin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Franklin manages to kick MacAuliffe off! MacAuliffe jumps back into Franklin's guard.
Franklin seems to have recovered his senses.#T1##SUB2#
Franklin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but MacAuliffe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Franklin working for a triangle but MacAuliffe defends it easily. #SUB2#
Franklin is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! MacAuliffe rolls with it to try and escape but Franklin cranks on the arm and MacAuliffe is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Franklin!
A victorious James Franklin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: HFC 102:Yamamoto vs Miller     
Date:   Jun 03, 2017
#R1#
MacAuliffe misses with a few strikes there.
Altair is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
MacAuliffe misses with a wild combination.
Altair misses with a right hand
and MacAuliffe counters with a left and a right that stings Altair. #KD#
MacAuliffe lands a left and a right that sends Altair crashing to the canvas! MacAuliffe dives into mount looking to finish!#ROC#
Altair is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Anton Altair has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Altair defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from MacAuliffe.
Altair is still in real trouble! Can MacAuliffe finish him?
Altair tries to lock up and control but MacAuliffe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Altair is trying desperately to improve position.
MacAuliffe postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Altair in real trouble here! The ref calls for Altair to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baeddan MacAuliffe!
Our winner, Baeddan MacAuliffe, 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.

 

Event: HFC 95:Tavares vs Miller     
Date:   Apr 15, 2017
#R1#
MacAuliffe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ho circles away quickly and effectively.
Ho slips a jab and a cross from MacAuliffe.
Ho lands a body shot.
A punch combination from MacAuliffe misses.
Ho looks like he wants to counter punch here.
MacAuliffe misses with the combination.
MacAuliffe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
MacAuliffe shoots and misses
enabling Ho to counter with a crisp jab.
Ho uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before MacAuliffe has time to react.
MacAuliffe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ho. MacAuliffe does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacAuliffe ducks under a wild hook from Ho.
MacAuliffe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ho avoids the body shot from MacAuliffe.
MacAuliffe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ho with a jab.
Ho showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from MacAuliffe. #T1#
MacAuliffe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Ho misses.
MacAuliffe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ho lands with a cross.
MacAuliffe moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
MacAuliffe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
MacAuliffe needs to keep his hands up - Ho had a free shot at his head there.
We've been told by MacAuliffe's head coaches at Russian Bears Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
MacAuliffe misses with a lunging right hand
and Ho counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#
MacAuliffe is rocked!
Ho has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
MacAuliffe throws a right hand that Ho ducks under and follows up with a left that Ho also avoids with ease.
Oh MacAuliffe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A punch lands to the side of MacAuliffe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from MacAuliffe.
Ho throws a combination but it was largely blocked by MacAuliffe.
Ho scores with a sloppy right hand. MacAuliffe should have avoided that one.
MacAuliffe staying out of range there.
MacAuliffe avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Ho throws a nice looking combination but MacAuliffe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
MacAuliffe works over Ho's head and body with a nice combination.
Ho connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ho cracks MacAuliffe with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! MacAuliffe falls to his knees and Ho doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Li Kong Ho!
An out of breath Li Kong Ho thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: RBFC 90:Karjalainen vs Tavares     
Date:   Mar 17, 2017
#R1##CL#
Garrett has closed the distance and engaged MacAuliffe in a clinch.
Garrett lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Garrett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Garrett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
MacAuliffe blocking some punches.
Garrett swings wildly with an uppercut but MacAuliffe uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Garrett on the inside. #TD2#
MacAuliffe drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garrett tries to stand but MacAuliffe is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
MacAuliffe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Garrett defends well.
Garrett wants to stand but MacAuliffe is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Garrett trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
MacAuliffe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Garrett tries to stand but MacAuliffe is controlling from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SU#
Garrett stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Garrett is looking to clinch.
Garrett is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
MacAuliffe swats away the attempt to clinch by Garrett.
MacAuliffe avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
MacAuliffe lands a jab-cross combination.
MacAuliffe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Garrett catches MacAuliffe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Garrett misses with the combination.
Garrett missing with a left hand there. MacAuliffe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Garrett lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
MacAuliffe slips a jab from Garrett.
Jab, jab by Garrett - just one landing. #ROC#
MacAuliffe is rocked!
Garrett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacAuliffe is still on wobbly legs! Can Garrett finish him?
Garrett misses with a wild body shot.
MacAuliffe tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
MacAuliffe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Garrett's sensitive parts.
MacAuliffe seems to have recovered his senses.
Wade Garrett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Garrett misses.
MacAuliffe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Garrett was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Garrett looks to clinch #TD2#
and MacAuliffe counters with a single leg into guard. Garrett didn't expect that.
Garrett keeping moving, preventing MacAuliffe from controlling successfully.
Garrett pulls MacAuliffe in close to his closed guard and prevents MacAuliffe from doing any damage or advancing position.
Garrett wants to stand up but MacAuliffe is controlling him.
MacAuliffe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garrett is keeping the position for now.
MacAuliffe throwing strikes but missing. #ES#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Garrett has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. MacAuliffe has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T4#
Garrett using the Thai plumb to throw knees but MacAuliffe has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
MacAuliffe controlling the action here for a moment.
Garrett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
MacAuliffe taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Garrett lands a shoulder strike.
MacAuliffe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garrett misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
MacAuliffe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wade Garrett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garrett looks to land a left hand but MacAuliffe moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wade Garrett dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Garrett avoids the head kick by MacAuliffe.
Wade Garrett is winning the standup battle so far.
Garrett throws a right and a left that MacAuliffe avoids nicely.
MacAuliffe ducks under a wild hook from Garrett.
Garrett misses with a body shot.
Garrett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garrett with a nice cross.
MacAuliffe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Garrett will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
MacAuliffe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Garrett.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garrett looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
MacAuliffe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
MacAuliffe walks into a jab.
Garrett lands a slapping body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garrett checks a leg kick.
MacAuliffe throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Garrett swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by MacAuliffe.
Garrett fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Garrett punishes MacAuliffe's body with a nice straight punch.
Garrett tests MacAuliffe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Garrett tries to clinch there but MacAuliffe circles away.
Jab by Garrett.
MacAuliffe looks up at the clock. Bad move! Garrett lands a right hand from hell, dropping MacAuliffe. Garrett pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wade Garrett!

 

Event: RBFC 85:Obuhov vs Declan     
Date:   Feb 18, 2017
#R1#
MacAuliffe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
MacAuliffe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Strangler circles away quickly and effectively.
Strangler misses the jab.#CL2#
Strangler moves into range and clinches up with MacAuliffe.
Strangler lands a body shot in the clinch.
MacAuliffe trying to control the position but instead, Strangler has worked for underhooks and has pushed MacAuliffe into the cage.
Strangler can't find room to land a body shot as MacAuliffe controls the action.
Strangler lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strangler tries to work over MacAuliffe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strangler misses with a body punch.
Strangler lands a right hand.
Strangler misses with a body punch. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Strangler fails to land.
Strangler tries to throw a body punch but MacAuliffe avoids it by throwing Strangler back against the cage.
Strangler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strangler lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of MacAuliffe backwards.
MacAuliffe stalling the fight.
Strangler misses with a hook to the ribs.
MacAuliffe stalling in the clinch.
A short right from Strangler on the inside.
Strangler struggles to land a body shot inside as MacAuliffe controls his hands.
MacAuliffe tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Strangler smiles and moves away.
MacAuliffe changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Strangler tries to avoid it but MacAuliffe manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Strangler to the ground. Strangler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
MacAuliffe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
MacAuliffe moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
MacAuliffe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strangler.
MacAuliffe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacAuliffe half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
MacAuliffe takes one on the button.
Nice straight punches there by Strangler. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Strangler.#CL2#
Strangler has managed to clinch.
Strangler swings wildly with an uppercut but MacAuliffe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strangler swings wildly with an uppercut but MacAuliffe uses good head movement to avoid it.
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!
Strangler misses with a body punch.
MacAuliffe prevents a body shot from Strangler.
A shot in the inside from Strangler.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

St Petersburg Strangler dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
MacAuliffe fails with a takedown attempt.
Strangler moves out of range of the body kick from MacAuliffe.
Strangler digs a good hook to MacAuliffe's body.
Strangler has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Strangler scores with a shot to the body.
MacAuliffe throws a series of strikes that have Strangler backpedaling.
MacAuliffe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
MacAuliffe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Strangler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strangler misses with a hook. MacAuliffe ducked under it nicely.
Strangler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
MacAuliffe feinted with a counter takedown.
Strangler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
MacAuliffe takes a swing at Strangler's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Strangler tries to close the distance and clinch but MacAuliffe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
MacAuliffe misses with a two punch combination.
Strangler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
St Petersburg Strangler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice cross by Strangler.
Strangler works MacAuliffe's body with a nice hook.
MacAuliffe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Strangler! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baeddan MacAuliffe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Decent striking displayed by Strangler there.#CL2#
Strangler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with MacAuliffe, pushing him back against the cage.
MacAuliffe is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Strangler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Strangler can't find room to land a body shot as MacAuliffe controls the action.
Strangler cracks MacAuliffe with a nice body shot.#T2#
Strangler misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Strangler.
MacAuliffe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MacAuliffe blocks a body shot from Strangler.
Strangler tries to work over MacAuliffe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strangler misses with a punch to the body.
MacAuliffe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strangler lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Strangler scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strangler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strangler scores with a hook to the body.
Strangler misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

St Petersburg Strangler 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
MacAuliffe misses with a straight left.
Strangler doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Baeddan MacAuliffe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
MacAuliffe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Strangler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
MacAuliffe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
MacAuliffe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
St Petersburg Strangler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacAuliffe takes one to the side of the head.
Strangler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacAuliffe just misses with a punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from MacAuliffe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacAuliffe shoots in for a takedown but Strangler shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Strangler scores with a jab to the body.
Strangler lands with a cross.
MacAuliffe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Strangler.#ROC2#
MacAuliffe is rocked!#T1##CL2#
Strangler drives through and clinches with MacAuliffe against the cage.
Oh MacAuliffe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
MacAuliffe blocks an uppercut.
Strangler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Strangler misses with a body punch.
MacAuliffe seems to have got his legs back now.
A head punch on the inside from Strangler fails to land.
Strangler can't find room to land a body shot as MacAuliffe controls the action.
Strangler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
St Petersburg Strangler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
MacAuliffe is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
MacAuliffe tries to score a body lock takedown but Strangler shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T2#
MacAuliffe is trying to stall.
Strangler throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacAuliffe leaning against his opponent.
Strangler keeps the fight in the clinch, despite MacAuliffe's efforts to push away.

And that's the end of the fight!
St Petersburg Strangler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Strangler 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... St Petersburg Strangler!

St Petersburg Strangler bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: HFC 82:Schopenhauer vs Kassab     
Date:   Jan 28, 2017
#R1#
MacAuliffe lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Augusto Azevedo has been cut.
Left hook, right uppercut from MacAuliffe.
MacAuliffe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Baeddan MacAuliffe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for MacAuliffe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Azevedo avoids a kick to the body.
MacAuliffe has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Azevedo closes the distance and clinches up with MacAuliffe, looking for a takedown. Azevedo pushes MacAuliffe against the cage but MacAuliffe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Azevedo tries to clinch up.
Despite the aggression on MacAuliffe's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
MacAuliffe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from MacAuliffe - that will leave a mark!
MacAuliffe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacAuliffe scores with a hook.
Azevedo fails with a takedown attempt.
MacAuliffe changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
MacAuliffe scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Azevedo fails with the takedown#CL2#
and MacAuliffe holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Augusto Azevedo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Azevedo tries to pull guard but MacAuliffe holds him up against the cage and eventually Azevedo drops back down to his feet.
MacAuliffe manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T1#
Azevedo jumps guard but MacAuliffe stands there with Azevedo around his waist. Azevedo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
MacAuliffe lands with a right to the head.
Azevedo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. MacAuliffe just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
MacAuliffe manages to break the clinch.
MacAuliffe lands with an uppercut that bounces Azevedo off the cage and back into range.
Azevedo dives in and grabs MacAuliffe's left leg, looking for a takedown. MacAuliffe pushes down on Azevedo's head and hops out.
A combination from MacAuliffe does no damage.
Azevedo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
MacAuliffe lands a slapping body shot.
MacAuliffe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Azevedo dives in for a single leg takedown but MacAuliffe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
MacAuliffe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Azevedo's head backwards.
Azevedo tries for a takedown but MacAuliffe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
MacAuliffe throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Azevedo crashing down! Azevedo tries to stagger back to his feet but MacAuliffe just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Azevedo asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baeddan MacAuliffe!
Baeddan MacAuliffe seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: HFC 79:Bailey vs Romero 2     
Date:   Jan 14, 2017
#R1##CL2#
Blitz gets a clinch.
Blitz taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Blitz is looking to control MacAuliffe's arms but MacAuliffe gets an underhook and turns him. Now Blitz has his back to the cage.
Blitz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Blitz has had enough of the clinch but MacAuliffe keeps him there for the moment.#TD2#
Blitz turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
MacAuliffe manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
MacAuliffe is pressing down on Blitz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Blitz is holding on for now.
MacAuliffe takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
MacAuliffe is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. MacAuliffe lands a nice short elbow.
Blitz is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
MacAuliffe is trying to work for a kimura but Blitz is defending well. #T1#
MacAuliffe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Blitz won't allow MacAuliffe to pass to mount.
Nice strikes from MacAuliffe there.
Blitz tries to kick MacAuliffe off but MacAuliffe keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
MacAuliffe winds up and cracks Blitz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Blitz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with MacAuliffe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Blitz wants to get back to his feet.
Blitz tries to roll over but MacAuliffe keeps him under control.
MacAuliffe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
MacAuliffe is thwarting Blitz's attempts to control the position.
Blitz is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but MacAuliffe is staying active.
Blitz is trying to get back to full guard.
MacAuliffe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
MacAuliffe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
MacAuliffe content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
MacAuliffe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blitz keeps working.
MacAuliffe has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3##SUB#
MacAuliffe looking to secure an arm triangle but Blitz defends it well.
MacAuliffe lands a nice shot to the head.
MacAuliffe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Blitz is looking to escape. #SUB#
MacAuliffe is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Blitz can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
MacAuliffe unloading with bombs!#T4#
MacAuliffe dominating with strikes here.
Blitz tries to hold on but MacAuliffe postures up.#SUB#
MacAuliffe looking for a guillotine from mount but Blitz is having none of it.
MacAuliffe trying to control but Blitz is having none of it.
MacAuliffe controlling from the full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacAuliffe with good strikes from the mount here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Baeddan MacAuliffe dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Blitz looks to clinch #TD#
and MacAuliffe counters with a takedown into side control.
MacAuliffe taking a breather here.
Blitz prevents MacAuliffe from moving into mount.
MacAuliffe 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.
MacAuliffe trying to control the action but Blitz is working from the bottom.
Blitz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
MacAuliffe working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
MacAuliffe tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no MacAuliffe has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
MacAuliffe misses with the ground and pound.
Blitz is not content to let MacAuliffe control the position.
Blitz tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
MacAuliffe tries for a kimura but Blitz is defending well.
MacAuliffe taking a breather here. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
MacAuliffe goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Blitz rolls with the submission and now he's on top in MacAuliffe's guard! Nice work there by Blitz! #SUB#
MacAuliffe working for a triangle but Blitz defends it easily. #SUB#
MacAuliffe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blitz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
MacAuliffe pulls Blitz in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Blitz wanted to stand there but MacAuliffe had control of the position. #SUB#
MacAuliffe working for a triangle but Blitz defends it easily.
MacAuliffe pulls Blitz in to control the position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
MacAuliffe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blitz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blitz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
MacAuliffe keeping moving, preventing Blitz from controlling successfully.
Blitz is looking to stand up but MacAuliffe won't let him. #SUB#
MacAuliffe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blitz is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blitz has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of MacAuliffe is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blitz controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Baeddan MacAuliffe dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Blitz misses with a series of wild punches.
Blitz moves in looking to clinch but MacAuliffe pushes him off.
MacAuliffe misses with a series of wild punches.
Blitz only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Blitz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. MacAuliffe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Blitz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
MacAuliffe manages to get back to half guard.
MacAuliffe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blitz can do to turn this around?#SUB#
MacAuliffe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
It looks like Blitz is going to stand back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacAuliffe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Blitz wants to stand and escape but instead MacAuliffe has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
MacAuliffe trying to control but Blitz is working from the bottom.
MacAuliffe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
MacAuliffe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Blitz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst MacAuliffe is controlling him.
MacAuliffe throws a big elbow that misses.
Baeddan MacAuliffe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Blitz is trying to control the position but MacAuliffe postures up.
MacAuliffe controls from within his opponent's guard.
MacAuliffe wants to control from the top but Blitz keeps moving.
MacAuliffe distracts Blitz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
MacAuliffe looking to pass the guard.
Blitz wants to stand but MacAuliffe is controlling the position.
MacAuliffe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
MacAuliffe seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T3#
Blitz wants to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from MacAuliffe. Those never looked like landing.
Blitz tries to clinch there but MacAuliffe circles away.
MacAuliffe swats away the attempt to clinch by Blitz.
Blitz takes a jab right on the kisser. #TD2#
Blitz closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. MacAuliffe quickly recovers to half guard.
MacAuliffe is looking to control Blitz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can MacAuliffe avoid being mounted?
John Blitz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blitz wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacAuliffe keeps working. #T4#
Blitz slows the pace down in half guard.
Blitz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
MacAuliffe gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Blitz got a little sloppy there for a moment and MacAuliffe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blitz has managed to get both his arms back between MacAuliffe's legs - danger averted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacAuliffe pulls Blitz in close to prevent any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Baeddan MacAuliffe.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for MacAuliffe, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baeddan MacAuliffe!

Baeddan MacAuliffe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, John Blitz stepped up to the mic, saying 'Have to train my wrestling'.

 

Event: HFC 73:Vane vs Grabonzo     
Date:   Dec 10, 2016
#R1#
Capuchin's corner calls for a 1-2. Capuchin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Baeddan MacAuliffe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacAuliffe avoids the body shot from Capuchin.
MacAuliffe ducks under a wild hook from Capuchin.
Capuchin doesn't manage to clinch there - MacAuliffe circles away.
Capuchin avoids a punch combination nicely. #TD2#
MacAuliffe shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
MacAuliffe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
MacAuliffe trying to control but Capuchin is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as MacAuliffe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
MacAuliffe throws a big elbow that misses. #T1##SUB2#
MacAuliffe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and MacAuliffe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
MacAuliffe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
MacAuliffe with a flurry of punches that miss.
MacAuliffe trying to control but Capuchin is working from the bottom.
MacAuliffe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
MacAuliffe trying to control the position from guard on top but Capuchin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Capuchin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Capuchin tries to get out of the position.
MacAuliffe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
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.
MacAuliffe sitting in guard here, content to control.
MacAuliffe wants to control from the top but Capuchin keeps moving.
MacAuliffe might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Capuchin haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
MacAuliffe scores with a three punch combo!
The fight stays on the outside here - Capuchin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Capuchin rushes MacAuliffe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
MacAuliffe fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Capuchin.
Capuchin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacAuliffe's elbow. #T3#
Capuchin swings wildly with an uppercut but MacAuliffe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Capuchin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Capuchin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
MacAuliffe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Capuchin just misses with a elbow thrown towards MacAuliffe's brow. #BC2#
MacAuliffe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
MacAuliffe misses with a takedown attempt - Capuchin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Capuchin is looking to counter the offense by MacAuliffe and move into the clinch.
MacAuliffe swats away the attempt to clinch by Capuchin.
MacAuliffe misses with a double jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from MacAuliffe is defended easily by Capuchin.
Marcel Capuchin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baeddan MacAuliffe.#T4#
Capuchin misses with a straight right.
Capuchin scores with a shot to the body.
MacAuliffe is looking to score with low kicks.
Marcel Capuchin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Capuchin instigates a clinch.
Capuchin misses with a punch to the body.
Capuchin misses with the head strike.
MacAuliffe blocks an uppercut.
Capuchin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
MacAuliffe taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
MacAuliffe has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Capuchin seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if MacAuliffe can turn it around.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Capuchin lands a damaging elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by MacAuliffe.
Capuchin lands a body punch.
Capuchin misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcel Capuchin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Capuchin clinches.
Capuchin lands an elbow inside.
Capuchin misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Capuchin.
Capuchin lands a nice shot to the body.
Capuchin can't find room to land a body shot as MacAuliffe controls the action.
Capuchin throws an elbow but it misses.
Capuchin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Capuchin lands an elbow inside.
MacAuliffe avoids the elbow strike from Capuchin, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacAuliffe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Capuchin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MacAuliffe can do to turn this around?
Capuchin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Capuchin.
MacAuliffe blocks the elbow strike. #T1#
Capuchin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through MacAuliffe's defenses.
Capuchin misses with a body punch.
Capuchin misses with the head strike.
Capuchin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MacAuliffe prevents a body shot from Capuchin.
MacAuliffe blocks an elbow strike.
MacAuliffe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Capuchin walks away with a smile on his face. MacAuliffe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A head kick misses from MacAuliffe.
MacAuliffe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Capuchin circles away quickly and effectively.
As MacAuliffe tries to get set, Capuchin tries to push him back and clinch up but MacAuliffe manages to avoid the attempt.
Capuchin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. MacAuliffe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
MacAuliffe scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL#
Capuchin drives through and clinches with MacAuliffe against the cage.
A short uppercut from Capuchin.
MacAuliffe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Capuchin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Capuchin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T2#
Capuchin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Capuchin misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Capuchin misses with a punch on the inside.
Capuchin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Capuchin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Capuchin lands an elbow inside.
Capuchin misses with a body punch.
Capuchin misses with a body punch. #TD2#
MacAuliffe decides to pull guard.
MacAuliffe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SU#
Capuchin stands up from MacAuliffe's guard - Capuchin perhaps looking for a knockout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Capuchin. MacAuliffe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Capuchin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as MacAuliffe backs up against the cage. #ROC#
MacAuliffe is rocked!#T3#
MacAuliffe moves forwards but Capuchin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
MacAuliffe is still on wobbly legs! Can Capuchin finish him?
Capuchin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
MacAuliffe throws a right hand that Capuchin ducks under and follows up with a left that Capuchin also avoids with ease.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Capuchin! MacAuliffe is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcel Capuchin!
Marcel Capuchin thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: HFC 63:Wowie vs Bradford     
Date:   Oct 15, 2016
#R1#
Foote takes a swing at MacAuliffe's ribcage but misses.
Shelby Foote seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from MacAuliffe.
Foote's jab looks to have found its range, popping MacAuliffe under the eye.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
MacAuliffe drives through with a takedown into Foote's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Foote has momentary wrist control but MacAuliffe slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Foote working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. MacAuliffe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Foote is tightening it up a little... MacAuliffe has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! MacAuliffe reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! MacAuliffe taps out! Nice BJJ there by Foote!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Shelby Foote!

 

Event: HFC 53:Klimov vs Ranieri     
Date:   Aug 20, 2016
#R1#
Michael connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Michael dips to his left and cracks MacAuliffe with an uppercut!
MacAuliffe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like Michael was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from MacAuliffe.
Michael misses with a straight right.
MacAuliffe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Michael but Michael pushes him off and we're back to square one.
MacAuliffe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Michael on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
MacAuliffe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
MacAuliffe is looking to land body kicks.
And Michael counters with a quick kick to the body but MacAuliffe blocks it.
Michael checks a leg kick.
MacAuliffe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Michael lands a really nice looking cross but MacAuliffe seems unphased. #ROC#
MacAuliffe is rocked!
MacAuliffe fails with the takedown
and Michael counters with a nice body shot.
MacAuliffe is still on wobbly legs! Can Michael finish him?
Balbus Michael has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baeddan MacAuliffe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Michael moves into range and connects with a jab.
MacAuliffe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Michael.
Michael throws a perfectly timed hook that sends MacAuliffe crashing down! MacAuliffe tries to stagger back to his feet but Michael just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused MacAuliffe asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balbus Michael!
Balbus Michael bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: HFC 47: Capuchin vs Michael     
Date:   Jul 09, 2016
#R1#
MacAuliffe misses with a series of wild punches. #CL2#
MacAuliffe gets tackled into the cage by Blitz. Blitz maintains the clinch.
Blitz taking a breather. #BC2#
Blitz manages to break the clinch.
Blitz shoots in but MacAuliffe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
MacAuliffe is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Blitz.
MacAuliffe lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacAuliffe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#TD#
MacAuliffe closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
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!
MacAuliffe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blitz keeps working.
Blitz blocking the ground and pound attempt from MacAuliffe. #T1#
Blitz is looking for a sweep. MacAuliffe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacAuliffe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
MacAuliffe works his way into full mount!
Blitz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with MacAuliffe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Blitz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Blitz tries to improve his position but instead MacAuliffe has taken his back!
MacAuliffe keeps control of the position as Blitz tries to break free. #SUB#
Blitz preventing the rear naked choke attempt from MacAuliffe.
Blitz is trying to get back to his feet but MacAuliffe has full control of the position and if anything, Blitz has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T2##SUB#
MacAuliffe is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Blitz defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
MacAuliffe is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Blitz. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.#SUB#
MacAuliffe is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Blitz with him. Blitz is trying to defend but MacAuliffe has an arm under the chin now! Blitz grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Baeddan MacAuliffe!
Baeddan MacAuliffe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated John Blitz had this to say: 'Have to train my wrestling'.

 

Event: VCL Fight Night: 34     
Date:   May 01, 2016
#R1#
Grunwaldzki cracks MacAuliffe with a good jab.
Grunwaldzki throws the kick towards the body but MacAuliffe avoids it.#CL2#
Grunwaldzki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Grunwaldzki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grunwaldzki has a couple of punches blocked by MacAuliffe.
MacAuliffe tries to pull guard but Grunwaldzki won't allow it.
Grunwaldzki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Grunwaldzki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Grunwaldzki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grunwaldzki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grunwaldzki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Grunwaldzki misses with some punches.
Grunwaldzki misses with some punches.
MacAuliffe is trying to pull guard but Grunwaldzki has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grunwaldzki.
MacAuliffe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Grunwaldzki walks away with a smile on his face. MacAuliffe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baeddan MacAuliffe. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Grunwaldzki feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to MacAuliffe's calf.
An inside leg kick lands from Grunwaldzki.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from MacAuliffe is defended easily by Grunwaldzki.
MacAuliffe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Grunwaldzki as he jumps to the side.
Grunwaldzki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Grunwaldzki moves away from the strike by MacAuliffe.
Grunwaldzki throws out a counter right but MacAuliffe avoids it with no problem.
Artur Grunwaldzki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grunwaldzki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice shot by Grunwaldzki.
MacAuliffe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grunwaldzki circles away quickly and effectively.
Grunwaldzki unleashes a big counter combination but MacAuliffe bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD#
Grunwaldzki gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Grunwaldzki pulls MacAuliffe in close to his closed guard and prevents MacAuliffe from doing any damage or advancing position.
MacAuliffe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grunwaldzki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
MacAuliffe wants to control from the top but Grunwaldzki keeps moving. #SUB#
MacAuliffe thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as MacAuliffe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
MacAuliffe trying to control the position from guard on top but Grunwaldzki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacAuliffe 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.
Grunwaldzki has control of MacAuliffe's left arm, preventing MacAuliffe from doing any damage. #SUB#
MacAuliffe 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.
MacAuliffe trying to control the position from guard on top but Grunwaldzki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grunwaldzki is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
MacAuliffe goes for a double leg but Grunwaldzki avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Grunwaldzki continues to drive forward.
Grunwaldzki is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Grunwaldzki scores with a leg kick.
Grunwaldzki stuns MacAuliffe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
MacAuliffe shoots and misses
letting Grunwaldzki counter with a right hand.
MacAuliffe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
MacAuliffe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacAuliffe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Grunwaldzki connects with a body shot that sends MacAuliffe's belly button to the back.
MacAuliffe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Grunwaldzki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Grunwaldzki, as that shot connected.
MacAuliffe misses with an uppercut. Grunwaldzki saw that one coming.
MacAuliffe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grunwaldzki.
MacAuliffe throws a series of punches but Grunwaldzki moves out of range.
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 solid leg kick lands there for Grunwaldzki.
MacAuliffe has been working on his balance at The Factory, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Grunwaldzki.
Baeddan MacAuliffe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacAuliffe doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Grunwaldzki counters with a stiff right hand.
MacAuliffe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grunwaldzki. #T4#
MacAuliffe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
MacAuliffe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Grunwaldzki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
MacAuliffe is breathing heavily.
A left and a right from Grunwaldzki both land. Nice combination. #ROC2#
MacAuliffe is rocked!
No luck with that takedown attempt from MacAuliffe.
Oh MacAuliffe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grunwaldzki drops MacAuliffe with a straight right hand, right on the button! Grunwaldzki follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Artur Grunwaldzki!
An out of breath Artur Grunwaldzki thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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