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Event:
In Cage
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Erickson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Erickson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Erickson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McConnor on the ground.#SUB#
Erickson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McConnor defends it well. #SUB2#
McConnor looking for submissions off his back.
McConnor is trying to get back to full guard.
McConnor gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
McConnor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McConnor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Erickson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Erickson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McConnor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
McConnor working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McConnor trying to control the position from guard on top but Erickson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McConnor scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
I've been told that McConnor has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
McConnor scoring with some ground and pound.
Erickson looking to control.
Erickson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Erickson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Erickson tries to get out of the position.
McConnor lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McConnor tries to free his leg and advance position but Erickson is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Erickson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McConnor content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McConnor with a nice head shot there.#T2#
McConnor lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McConnor is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Erickson controls McConnor momentarily but McConnor frees himself.
Erickson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Erickson has momentary wrist control but McConnor slips an elbow through the middle.#ROC2#
Erickson is rocked!
McConnor loads up on a big left hand. Erickson felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - McConnor looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Erickson can't hide his disappointment, as McConnor celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean McConnor!
An out of breath Sean McConnor 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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Event:
Big Hearts
Date: May 11, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
McConnor scores with a takedown into Destruction's guard.#ES2#
Destruction pushes McConnor off and gets back to his feet.
Destruction looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Destruction throws a lazy right hand but McConnor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McConnor tries for a takedown but Destruction circles away easily
letting Destruction counter with a right hand.
Destruction misses with a double jab
#TD#
and McConnor counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McConnor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Destruction preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McConnor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McConnor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McConnor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Destruction is controlling McConnor's posture.
McConnor cracks Destruction with a solid left hand.
Destruction preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Destruction really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McConnor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McConnor throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
McConnor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Destruction working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McConnor.
Destruction wants to sweep but no luck.
McConnor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Destruction wants to sweep but no luck.
Destruction keeping moving, preventing McConnor from controlling successfully.
McConnor throwing strikes from guard but Destruction blocks nicely.
McConnor won't allow Destruction to sweep him here.
McConnor postures up in Destruction's guard and throws a big left but Destruction blocks it.
Destruction wants to stand but McConnor is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Destruction throws a series of punches but McConnor moves out of range.
Destruction misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T2#
McConnor gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Destruction lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McConnor circles away quickly and effectively.
McConnor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Destruction moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
McConnor shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
McConnor postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McConnor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McConnor lands a couple of elbows.
Destruction avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McConnor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Destruction works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McConnor cracks Destruction with a solid left hand.
Destruction keeping moving, preventing McConnor from controlling successfully.
McConnor scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McConnor connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
McConnor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McConnor trying to control the position from guard on top but Destruction is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McConnor is looking to work some ground and pound but Destruction has wrist control.
McConnor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Destruction keeping moving, preventing McConnor from controlling successfully.
McConnor throws an elbow that misses. Destruction uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McConnor's guard. Nice move by Destruction!#REVB#
Destruction must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
McConnor looking for a sweep. Not yet McConnor, not yet. #SUB#
McConnor has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Destruction should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, McConnor has tightened it up now! Destruction should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sean McConnor!
A relieved looking Sean McConnor thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Acceleration 4
Date: Apr 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Thorn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McConnor dives in and grabs Thorn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thorn pushes down on McConnor's head and hops out.
McConnor's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thorn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McConnor scrambles back to his feet.
Thorn connects with an inside leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thorn.
Thorn scoring well with a low kick there.
Thorn feints with a jab and clips McConnor right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! McConnor is sent crashing into the canvas and Thorn leaps in for the kill! McConnor tries to get to his feet but Thorn is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that McConnor is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damien Thorn!
Damien Thorn is the new heavyweight champion!
Damien Thorn took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'My destiny has become reality now all that is left is to consume the souls of the doubters. The omen has spoken'.
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