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Event:
QFC Tournament 638 Round 3
Date: Jun 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Peterson throws out a loose jab but Mccann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mccann misses with a takedown attempt - Peterson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A swing and a miss from Peterson.
Mccann shoots in but no luck this time.
Peterson stuffs the takedown attempt from Mccann. Mccann gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kieren Mccann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mccann slips a straight right by Peterson.
Mccann staying out of range there.
Peterson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson throws a shot from downtown. Mccann moves away and avoids it.
No luck for Mccann with that takedown attempt.
Peterson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Peterson lands with a straight right. Mccann didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Mccann connects with a body shot.
Mccann ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mccann feinted with a counter takedown.
Mccann shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Peterson pinned against the cage. Peterson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mccann.
Mccann avoids the body shot from Peterson.
Mccann seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mccann steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Peterson.
Peterson throws a nice looking combination but Mccann bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Peterson misses with a hook.
Peterson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Peterson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Peterson looks to land a left hand but Mccann moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Mccann was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Peterson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mccann fails with a takedown attempt.
Mccann fails with an attempt to clinch.
Peterson misses with a body shot.
Mccann ducks under a wild hook from Peterson.
Mccann fails with an attempt to clinch.
Peterson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mccann throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mccann keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Peterson.
Peterson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Peterson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mccann misses with a takedown
and Peterson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Peterson connects with a body shot that sends Mccann's belly button to the back.
Danga de danga de dang - Peterson scores with a four punch combination!
Donk. Peterson catches Mccann right on the button with a cross.
Mccann misses with a wild combination.
Mccann shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mccann takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mccann is breathing heavily.
Peterson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Peterson swings widly with a right hand
and Mccann counters with a two punch combo.
Peterson misses with a straight left.
Mccann changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Peterson tries to avoid it but Mccann manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Peterson to the ground. Peterson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peterson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mccann half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T4#
Mccann blocks a jab.
It looked like Mccann was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mccann ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mccann uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Peterson.
Mccann takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mccann shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Peterson as he avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick from Mccann misses.
Nice defenses there by Mccann.
Mccann appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Peterson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mccann uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Peterson.
Mccann misses with a body kick.
Peterson punishes Mccann's body with a nice straight punch.
Mccann tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Peterson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lamont Peterson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Peterson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Peterson wants it to stay on the feet.
Peterson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mccann uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Peterson.
Kieren Mccann is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mccann shoots and misses
and Peterson counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Peterson misses the target.
Mccann slips a straight right by Peterson.
Mccann shoots for a takedown but Peterson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Peterson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kieren Mccann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peterson keeps the fight on the outside.
Some wild striking there from Mccann.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mccann shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Peterson but Peterson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Mccann tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Peterson to counter with a crisp jab.
Lamont Peterson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Peterson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mccann moves out of range as Peterson strikes.
Mccann was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mccann fails to land the takedown.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Peterson has knocked Mccann down with a huge combo! Peterson steps away and waves a wobbly Mccann back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Mccann is rocked!
Peterson pounces like a tiger and cracks Mccann with a vicious hook! Mccann is down but not out! Peterson follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lamont Peterson!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 638 Round 2
Date: Jun 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Mccann tries to land a leg kick but Warner saw it coming and moves away.
Warner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Warner really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mccann tries for a takedown but Warner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Warner throws a big counter combination but Mccann scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Warner shoots in for a takedown but Mccann shows good takedown defense.
Mccann shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Warner sprawls well. Warner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mccann gets slowly back to his feet.
Warner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mccann manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Warner doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Mccann moves into the clinch.
Mccann pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Warner breaks from the clinch.
Mccann closes this distance looking for a takedown but Warner circles away.
Colton Warner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kieren Mccann.#TD2#
Mccann darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mccann stalling. #T1##SUB2#
Mccann is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Warner regains full guard. Nicely done.
Warner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Warner keeping full guard, as Mccann tries to pass. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mccann forces his way into half guard.
Mccann controlling the pace. #SU2#
Mccann postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Warner to stand up. #CL2#
Mccann gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Warner looking for a takedown.
Mccann prevents a body shot from Warner. #T3#
Mccann misses with a knee to the head.
Warner misses with a punch to the body.
Mccann is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mccann tries to break free but Warner pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Warner decides to pull guard.
Warner is trying to control the position but Mccann postures up.
Mccann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Warner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mccann sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Warner trying to keep a closed guard but Mccann is proving a slippery customer.
Warner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mccann on the ground.
Mccann not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Mccann drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Warner manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mccann has Warner in his guard.#REVR#
Mccann wants to sweep here but Warner controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kieren Mccann dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Mccann has a takedown stuffed.
Mccann shoots in looking for a takedown but Warner manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mccann's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mccann fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Colton Warner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kieren Mccann.
Mccann dives in and grabs Warner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Warner pushes down on Mccann's head and hops out.#CL#
Warner clinches. #BC#
Warner breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Mccann closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Warner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warner misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Mccann moves into the clinch.
Warner tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mccann smiles and moves away.
Mccann blocks the body kick.
Mccann unleashes a big counter combination but Warner bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mccann shoots for a double leg takedown but Warner sprawls well. He's pushed Mccann's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Warner appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Mccann keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Warner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mccann is defended easily by Warner.
Warner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mccann has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Mccann moves into range and clinches up with Warner.
Mccann changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Warner fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD#
Warner bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mccann is breathing heavily.#T2##SU#
Warner stands up.
A head kick by Warner misses
and Mccann counters with a series of strikes. Warner will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mccann misses with a kick to the body.
Warner seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mccann shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Warner sprawls well. Warner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mccann gets slowly back to his feet.
Colton Warner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Mccann rushes Warner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mccann takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T3#
Warner trying to land knees to the body.
Mccann gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Warner.
#BC#
Warner breaks from the clinch.
Warner throws a head kick but Mccann moves out of range.
Warner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mccann tries to avoid it but Warner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mccann to the ground. Mccann escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Mccann fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Warner, pushing him back against the cage.
Mccann prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC#
Warner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Mccann moves into the clinch.#T4#
Warner tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Warner managing to block the knees to the body from Mccann.
Mccann with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#TD2#
Mccann manages to pull guard.
Warner pushes down on Mccann's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mccann tries to roll over but Warner keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Mccann is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Warner pulls his head out easily.
Mccann makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mccann.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kieren Mccann will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Warner gets tackled into the cage by Mccann. Mccann maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Mccann breaks the clinch.
Warner shoots for a double leg takedown but Mccann sprawls well. He's pushed Warner's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mccann misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Warner counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Warner. #BC#
Warner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Warner is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mccann's half guard.#ES2#
Mccann manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Warner keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Warner manages to pull guard.
Mccann postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Mccann drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Warner manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mccann has Warner in his guard.#REVR##T1##SUB2#
Mccann looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mccann wants to sweep here but Warner controlling him for the moment.
Mccann looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Warner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mccann has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Warner has managed to get both his arms back between Mccann's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Warner throwing strikes but missing.
Mccann has control of Warner's left arm, preventing Warner from doing any damage. #ES2#
Mccann has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Warner has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC#
Warner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Warner tries to clinch but Mccann moves out of range. #T3##CL#
Warner moves into range and clinches up with Mccann.
Warner has Mccann pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mccann manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mccann leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mccann is trying to pull guard but Warner has him pressed against the cage.
Warner jumps guard but Mccann turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colton Warner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mccann is trying to force a seperation but Warner has the dominant position.
Warner is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Mccann manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mccann is trying to control the position but Warner postures up.
Mccann is pulling down on Warner's head to control his posture.
Kieren Mccann has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Warner stands and throws Mccann's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mccann is trying to improve his position.
Mccann can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Warner stands up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kieren Mccann.
I've got Mccann winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight for Kieren Mccann!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Kieren Mccann!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Kieren Mccann!
Kieren Mccann wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 638 Round 1
Date: Jun 13, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Riva tries to keep at a distance but Mccann has taken the fight into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mccann is trying to force a seperation but Riva has the dominant position.
Mccann drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Riva gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Riva is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Riva changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mccann fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Riva attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mccann throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mccann fails with a takedown attempt.
Riva slips a jab and a cross from Mccann.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Riva is defended easily by Mccann.
Mccann appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Mccann will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kieren Mccann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mccann tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Riva defends well and Mccann ends up having to push Riva into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Riva or perhaps it was just good defense by Mccann, which made it look bad.
Riva throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mccann on the side of the head.
Mccann with a lazy takedown attempt
and Riva counters with a right hand to the body.
Mccann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Mccann on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Riva looking to stall.
#TD2#
Riva has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mccann uses from the top position. #T2#
Mccann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Riva looking for a sweep. Not yet Riva, not yet.
Riva keeping full guard, as Mccann tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mccann stopping the sweep attempt from Riva.
Mccann working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mccann is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Riva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mccann. #T3#
Mccann looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mccann throws a head kick but Riva moves out of range.
Mccann falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Riva counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mccann won't be happy with that. #ES#
Mccann explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Riva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Riva misses with a head kick.
It looked like Mccann was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Riva leaves Mccann with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Riva throws a series of punches but Mccann avoids them all with ease.
Riva looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riva stuffs the takedown attempt from Mccann. Mccann gets slowly back to his feet. #T4#
Riva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mccann circles away quickly and effectively.
Mccann went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Riva misses with a straight right.
Riva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mccann counters with a three punch combo that has Riva backing up. Riva nods at Mccann to acknowledge the strikes.
Mccann scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
Mccann gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Riva wants to break the clinch but can't.
Riva is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mccann gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mccann creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mccann gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Riva.
Riva tries to pull guard but Mccann won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kieren Mccann dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Mccann fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Riva, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Riva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mccann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Riva can do to turn this around?#CL#
Mccann has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Mccann manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Riva wants to control from the top but Mccann keeps moving.
Riva cracks Mccann with a solid left hand.
Mccann keeping moving, preventing Riva from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mccann bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Riva's guard. #REVR##SUB#
Mccann drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mccann jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mccann working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Mccann throws a big elbow that misses.
Riva wants to sweep but no luck.
Mccann throws a big right hand that misses.
Mccann stays in close to Riva's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Riva is looking for a triangle but Mccann pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Riva is looking for a triangle here but Mccann uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Riva is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Mccann tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mccann working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Riva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Mccann working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Riva has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#
It looks like Adrian Riva has been cut.
Riva with a poor takedown #CL#
and Mccann holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mccann stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Riva gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mccann.
#T4#
Mccann jumps guard but Riva turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mccann fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kieren Mccann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riva is trying to pull guard but Mccann has him pressed against the cage.
Riva goes for a takedown attempt but Mccann pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Mccann moves into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mccann is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Riva is defending well.
Mccann works on Riva's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kieren Mccann dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Adrian Riva's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Riva misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Mccann counters by moving into the clinch.
Riva prevents Mccann from breaking the clinch.
Riva tries for a takedown but Mccann manages to get underhooks.
Mccann's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mccann is looking to break free of the clinch but Riva has double underhooks.
Mccann tries to pull guard but Riva won't allow it.
Riva jumps guard but Mccann stands there with Riva around his waist. Riva gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kieren Mccann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Riva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Riva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Riva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Mccann takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Riva is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mccann pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Riva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice left hand lands by Mccann.
Mccann tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Riva is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mccann wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mccann wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mccann dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Riva fails to pull guard.
#T2##TD#
Mccann ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mccann no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #ES#
Mccann has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Riva off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Riva leaves Mccann with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kieren Mccann is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Riva dives in for a single leg takedown but Mccann sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Riva leaves Mccann with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Riva wants to counter the offense by Mccann and move into the clinch position.#CL#
Mccann gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Riva tries to pull guard but Mccann forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T3#
Mccann is trying to drag Riva to the mat but Riva just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mccann taking a breather.
Mccann wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Riva is working for takedown but Mccann is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mccann is trying to pull guard but Riva turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Riva can't get the takedown.
Riva is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Riva has Mccann pressed against the cage, preventing Mccann from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Riva prevents Mccann from breaking the clinch.#TD#
Mccann drags the fight down to the ground.
Mccann pulls Riva in to control the position.
Riva trying to control but Mccann is working from the bottom.
Mccann is controlling Riva's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Riva looking to sit in guard and control but Mccann gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
And that's the end of the fight!
Kieren Mccann showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mccann, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight for Kieren Mccann!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Kieren Mccann!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Kieren Mccann!
Kieren Mccann wins by unanimous decision!
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