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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
McCormick clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
McCormick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Case keeps the fight on the outside.
It seemed like Case was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
McCormick bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Case looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
You can see the frustration on Case's face as McCormick controls the position.
McCormick lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The referee asks McCormick politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. McCormick prefers to stall for the moment though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Case is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Case prevents McCormick from moving into mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCormick controls the position from side control.#SU#
McCormick decides to stand up, so the ref orders Case to his feet. #T1#
McCormick takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Case scores with a jab to the body.
Basket Case seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Case gets tackled into the cage by McCormick. McCormick maintains the clinch.
Case works on McCormick's body with a couple of short punches.
Case lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Case scores with a nice short uppercut.
McCormick really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Case scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Case pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Case lands a slapping body shot.
Case lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Case fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McCormick on the side of the head.#ROC2#
McCormick is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Case lands a jab to the nose.
Oh McCormick is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Case circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends McCormick tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Case wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Basket Case!
A relieved looking Basket Case 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:
Arlen Bales' Annihilator Ep.3
Date: Mar 07, 2018 |
#R1#
McCormick tries to close the distance and clinch but Dexter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McCormick throws a body punch but Dexter moves out of range. #TD#
Dexter feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Dexter with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dexter might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dexter landing some decent shots from guard.
McCormick utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dexter is looking to work some ground and pound but McCormick has wrist control.
Dexter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dexter looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dexter throwing strikes but missing.
Dexter is looking to work some ground and pound but McCormick has wrist control.
Dexter landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dexter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dexter postures up in McCormick's guard and throws a big left but McCormick blocks it.
Dexter is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dexter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McCormick works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dexter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McCormick has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCormick avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McCormick really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dexter . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Dexter drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dexter jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCormick looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
McCormick looking for a guillotine here but Dexter defends easily.
Dexter throws an elbow that misses. McCormick uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dexter 's guard. Nice move by McCormick!#REVB##T2#
McCormick tries to free his leg and advance position but Dexter is retaining full guard.
Dexter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dexter can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McCormick controls the pace.
Dexter looking to control.
#SUB#
Dexter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McCormick defends it easily.
McCormick looking to sit in guard and control but Dexter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T3#
Dexter throws a big elbow that misses.
Dexter works over McCormick with some ground and pound from guard.
Dexter throws a big right hand that misses.
Dexter throws a big elbow that misses.
McCormick preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dexter postures up in McCormick's guard and throws a big left but McCormick blocks it. #SUB2#
McCormick is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dexter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McCormick can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dexter 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dexter 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.#SUB#
Dexter postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McCormick is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dexter , into his guard. #REVB##SU2#
McCormick gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T4#
McCormick tries to clinch but Dexter moves out of range. #CL2#
McCormick forces Dexter back against the cage and clinches.
Dexter tries for a takedown. No joy.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McCormick takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dexter has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McCormick is pushing Dexter up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dexter being controlled against the cage.
McCormick receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCormick is pressed up against the cage. Dexter has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McCormick down to the mat. McCormick avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Dexter dominated that round.
That's time! Dexter 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
McCormick darts in and clinches Dexter up against the cage.
Dexter changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McCormick fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McCormick shoots in for a takedown but Dexter shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dexter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCormick can do to turn this around?
A combination from Dexter does no damage. #CL2#
McCormick closes the distance and pushes Dexter back into the cage.
Dexter is trying to break free.#BC2#
McCormick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
McCormick shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
McCormick is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dexter wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Dexter wants to control but McCormick is keeping busy.
McCormick stops Dexter from getting back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dexter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dexter fails with a takedown attempt.
McCormick tries to work over Dexter 's front leg with a kick but Dexter checks it. #CL2#
McCormick instigates a clinch. #BC2#
McCormick manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
McCormick gets a clinch. #BC2#
McCormick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dexter shoots in looking for a takedown. McCormick tries to sprawl out of it but Dexter keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McCormick manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Dexter . That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
McCormick gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3##BC2#
McCormick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
McCormick moves into range and clinches up with Dexter .
McCormick has Dexter pushed against the cage.
McCormick keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dexter 's efforts to push away.
Dexter struggles to land a body shot inside as McCormick controls his hands.
Dexter tries to break the clinch but McCormick is controlling the position.
Dexter looking for a takedown.
Dexter is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McCormick pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Dexter breaks from the clinch.
Dexter shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McCormick defends it nicely.
McCormick is looking for the big counter here.#T4#
Horrible takedown attempt by Dexter or perhaps it was just good defense by McCormick, which made it look bad.
And McCormick tries to counter it with a takedown but Dexter pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McCormick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dexter .
Dexter tries to score a power double leg takedown but McCormick sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dexter somewhat.
Dexter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and McCormick moves into the clinch.#BC#
Dexter breaks from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dexter misses with the combination.
Dexter lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Howard McCormick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
McCormick instigates a clinch. #BC2#
McCormick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dexter scores with a spinning back kick!
Dexter looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
McCormick closes the distance and clinches.
McCormick stalling against the cage.
#BC2#
McCormick manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
McCormick darts in and clinches Dexter up against the cage.
McCormick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dexter is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Dexter pulls McCormick into guard.
#T1#
Dexter controls McCormick momentarily but McCormick frees himself.
McCormick is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McCormick pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dexter is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Dexter is looking for a triangle here but McCormick uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#SUB2#
McCormick goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dexter has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for McCormick but great work by Dexter .
McCormick is trying to improve his position.
McCormick can't do much from the bottom here. #T2##SUB#
Dexter is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McCormick is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Dexter tries for a kimura but McCormick is defending well.
Dexter working the ground and pound from side control.
McCormick parries the strikes from Dexter easily there. Dexter is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable McCormick to escape.
Dexter tries to score with some ground and pound. McCormick controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB#
Dexter tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Dexter is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McCormick knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McCormick regains half guard.#T3#
McCormick makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McCormick.
McCormick pulls Dexter in close to his closed guard and prevents Dexter from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dexter throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Dexter drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Dexter as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! McCormick screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Dexter ! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). John Dexter !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 10, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Masinga moves into the clinch successfully.
Masinga lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Masinga tries for a takedown but McCormick manages to get underhooks.
Masinga'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.
McCormick goes for a takedown attempt but Masinga pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD#
Masinga shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES2#
McCormick manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD2#
McCormick jumps 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masinga landing with the ground and pound.
McCormick utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McCormick looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Masinga throwing strikes but missing.
Masinga is looking to work some ground and pound but McCormick has wrist control.#T1#
Masinga missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Masinga is in close to McCormick's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McCormick has momentary wrist control but Masinga slips an elbow through the middle.
Masinga preventing the sweep.
McCormick trying to strike off his back.
Masinga knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McCormick on the ground.
Masinga stands up over McCormick, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Masinga looking to sit in guard and control but McCormick gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Masinga tries to strike from the bottom.
Masinga keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
McCormick stands up out of Masinga's guard for a moment - Masinga manages to land a nice upkick.
Masinga will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#T2#
Masinga not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Masinga looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but McCormick puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
McCormick is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Masinga is looking for a sweep. McCormick is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCormick is taking a breather. Masinga says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
McCormick seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Masinga does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Masinga trying to hold on to McCormick's head to control him but McCormick postures up.
Masinga wants to improve his position but McCormick is controlling well.
#T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Masinga trying to control here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Masinga flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Masinga looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Masinga goes for a double leg but McCormick avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McCormick continues to drive forward.#CL2#
McCormick instigates a clinch.
Masinga managing to block the knees to the body from McCormick.
#BC2#
McCormick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McCormick throws a head kick that misses.
Masinga tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McCormick manages to circle out of the way.
McCormick leaves Masinga with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeJohn Masinga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masinga fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
McCormick forces Masinga back against the cage and clinches.#T4#
Masinga drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC2#
McCormick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
McCormick has closed the distance and engaged Masinga in a clinch.
McCormick looking to stall.
#BC2#
McCormick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCormick throws a right and a left that both miss.
McCormick looks winded!
McCormick throws a jab but it's blocked by Masinga. #TD#
McCormick gets caught napping as Masinga dives in and scores a takedown. McCormick manages to retain guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McCormick can do anything to dispel that myth.
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!#SUB2#
Masinga got a little sloppy there for a moment and McCormick has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Masinga has managed to get both his arms back between McCormick's legs - danger averted.
Masinga keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McCormick's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Howard McCormick dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Masinga stuffs the takedown attempt from McCormick. McCormick gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Masinga manages to get an easy takedown there - catching McCormick on his heels. He'll look to pass McCormick's guard now, I'm sure.
Masinga lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Masinga's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McCormick is pulling down on Masinga's head. It's preventing any offense from Masinga, at least for the moment.
Masinga lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masinga stands up over McCormick, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Masinga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCormick swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCormick doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
McCormick is breathing heavily.#T1#
Masinga throwing strikes from guard but McCormick blocks nicely.
Masinga connects with a couple of short punches.#ROC#
McCormick is rocked!
Masinga stands up over McCormick, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McCormick is still in real trouble! Can Masinga finish him?
McCormick has momentary wrist control but Masinga slips an elbow through the middle.
Masinga cracks McCormick with a solid left hand.
DeJohn Masinga overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Masinga trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Masinga wants to control from the top but McCormick keeps moving.
Masinga throws a big elbow that misses.
Masinga keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McCormick's head.#T2#
Masinga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCormick swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Masinga's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Masinga is looking to work some ground and pound but McCormick has wrist control.
Masinga with a nice head shot there.
McCormick controlling Masinga's posture.
Masinga looking to sit in guard and control but McCormick gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
McCormick controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McCormick seems to have recovered his senses.
Masinga might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Masinga trying to keep a closed guard but McCormick is proving a slippery customer.
Masinga throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Masinga throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
McCormick stopping the sweep attempt from Masinga.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Masinga shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McCormick is trying to defend but Masinga finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES2#
McCormick has one foot on Masinga's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T4##TD#
Masinga closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McCormick's guard.
McCormick is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Masinga throws a strike but McCormick rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masinga wants to control the position but McCormick says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Masinga tries to roll over but McCormick keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Masinga trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DeJohn Masinga dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Masinga fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
McCormick moves into the clinch.#BC2#
McCormick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCormick fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masinga shoots in looking for a takedown but McCormick manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Masinga's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
McCormick gets tackled into the cage by Masinga. Masinga maintains the clinch.
McCormick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McCormick drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Masinga will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McCormick up against the cage.#T1#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #TD#
Masinga turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Masinga manages to end up in side control.#ES2#
McCormick bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Masinga fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McCormick avoids it really well and circles away.
McCormick is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeJohn Masinga. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Masinga clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
McCormick gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCormick slows the pace down in half guard.
Masinga tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Masinga trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
McCormick is working for a submission of some sort.
McCormick is trying to control the action in half guard but Masinga is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Masinga wants to improve his position but McCormick is controlling well.
Masinga missing with punches from the bottom.
#T3#
Masinga trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
McCormick seems to be working for a kimura but Masinga defends the submission attempt.
McCormick prevents Masinga from improving his position.#SUB2#
McCormick is working for a kimura but Masinga is defending it quite comfortably.
#ES#
Masinga kicks McCormick off and gets back to his feet.#T4##TD#
Masinga drives through with a takedown into McCormick's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Masinga trying to control but McCormick is working from the bottom.
Masinga lands a couple of digs.
McCormick looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Masinga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCormick swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Masinga postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Masinga working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Masinga scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McCormick keeping moving, preventing Masinga from controlling successfully.
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 DeJohn Masinga.
I think Masinga 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... DeJohn Masinga!
During a confident post fight interview, DeJohn Masinga thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 29, 2018 |
#R1#
McCormick doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shlemenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCormick really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McCormick misses with a takedown attempt
and Shlemenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#
McCormick is rocked!
McCormick is looking to clinch but Shlemenko is avoiding it.
McCormick definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shlemenko works McCormick's body with a nice hook.
Shlemenko lands a slapping body shot.
Shlemenko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McCormick moves in looking to clinch but Shlemenko pushes him off.#TD#
McCormick closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shlemenko to the mat! Shlemenko manages to get full guard.
McCormick is pushing down on Shlemenko's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shlemenko is fighting to maintain full guard but McCormick has managed to sneak the leg through.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCormick with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
McCormick will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shlemenko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McCormick.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
McCormick works his way into full mount! #SUB#
McCormick working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Shlemenko is looking to improve his position but McCormick isn't that keen on the idea.
McCormick with a couple of short strikes.
McCormick 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.
Shlemenko is trying to escape the mount.
#T2#
Shlemenko tries to hold on but McCormick pushes him away.
McCormick controlling from mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shlemenko can do anything to dispel that myth.
McCormick's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
McCormick throws some wild stikes that Shlemenko manages to avoid easily.
#T3#
McCormick content just to control the position here.
McCormick thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #SUB#
McCormick looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
McCormick working for a guillotine from mount but Shlemenko is in no mood to give up.
McCormick controlling the position easily from mount.
Shlemenko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McCormick. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
McCormick working for a guillotine from mount but Shlemenko is in no mood to give up.
McCormick controlling his opponent.
Shlemenko is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCormick content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Howard McCormick dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Shlemenko swats away the attempt to clinch by McCormick.
Shlemenko misses with a hook.
Shlemenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shlemenko fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shlemenko lands with a good body shot.
Shlemenko lands a nice shot that snaps McCormick's head back.
Shlemenko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCormick swinging wildly here.
Shlemenko let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Howard McCormick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCormick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shlemenko is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McCormick with a body shot.#TD#
McCormick fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Shlemenko to the ground. McCormick is now in Shlemenko's guard.#T1#
McCormick not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Shlemenko 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.
McCormick trying to control the position from guard on top but Shlemenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCormick is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shlemenko looking to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Shlemenko keeping moving, preventing McCormick from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McCormick darts in trying to clinch
and Shlemenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McCormick tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shlemenko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shlemenko throws a hook to the side of McCormick's head but McCormick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McCormick is looking for a counter combo.
Shlemenko lands with a nice combination. McCormick backs away looking to recover.
Oh McCormick is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McCormick tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Shlemenko counters with a nice body shot. #T3#
Shlemenko dodges the punch combination from McCormick.
McCormick seems to have got his legs back now.
McCormick misses with a looping left.
McCormick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shlemenko appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McCormick closes the distance and clinches up with Shlemenko, looking for a takedown. McCormick pushes Shlemenko against the cage but Shlemenko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Shlemenko.
McCormick swats away the attempt to clinch by Shlemenko.
Shlemenko scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4#
Shlemenko scores with a jab to the body.
McCormick fails with the takedown
enabling Shlemenko to counter with a crisp jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - McCormick looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shlemenko scores with a hook.
Shlemenko stuns McCormick with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shlemenko moves into range and connects with a jab.
McCormick takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gegard Shlemenko 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#
McCormick ducks under a wild hook from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko jabs McCormick to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shlemenko scores with a jab.
Shlemenko clobbers McCormick with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McCormick throws a nice looking combination but Shlemenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McCormick falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shlemenko scores with a counter punch that sends McCormick to the canvas! Shlemenko smells blood - he's punishing McCormick with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! McCormick has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gegard Shlemenko!
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Event:
NJMMA #24: Burger v Lee
Date: Dec 27, 2017 |
#R1#
McCormick avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
McCormick is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McCormick tries to clinch there but Sitsongrit circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
McCormick fails to land with a series of punches.
McCormick looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sitsongrit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McCormick momentarily.
McCormick tries to clinch up
and Sitsongrit counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sitsongrit. McCormick shrugs it off though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot.
McCormick throws a body shot but no joy.
That kick from Sitsongrit tenderised McCormick's leg. McCormick is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.#T1#
Sitsongrit works McCormick's body with a nice hook.
McCormick steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sitsongrit. That one must have hurt.
McCormick looks winded!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sitsongrit lands a slapping body shot.
McCormick takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sitsongrit is looking to wear down McCormick with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#KD#
Sitsongrit cracks McCormick with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Sitsongrit has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning McCormick to stand back up!#ROC#
McCormick is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops McCormick to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! McCormick looks to clinch but Sitsongrit throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! McCormick taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Petdee Sitsongrit!
Petdee Sitsongrit tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
NJMMA #17: Vandergnaw v Brown
Date: Dec 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Mushroom keeps the fight on the outside.
McCormick looks for a takedown but Mushroom sprawls well.
Mushroom throws out a counter right but McCormick avoids it with no problem.
Mushroom blocks a head kick by McCormick.
#CL2#
Mushroom closes the distance and clinches.
Mushroom'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.
McCormick avoids a wild elbow strike from Mushroom.
McCormick fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McCormick is breathing heavily.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mushroom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mushroom pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mushroom leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mushroom is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mushroom stalling against the cage.
#T1#
McCormick trying to stall but Mushroom improves his position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mushroom.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Magic Mushroom.
McCormick slips under a jab from Mushroom.
The fight stays on the outside here - McCormick looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McCormick slaps away a takedown attempt from Mushroom, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mushroom throws a jab but it's blocked by McCormick.
Mushroom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCormick sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCormick definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mushroom slips a jab and a cross from McCormick.
It seemed like Mushroom was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
McCormick misses with a body kick.
McCormick tries a head kick but it misses.
Mushroom looks to score with a jab to the body but McCormick is just out of range.
McCormick fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice cross by Mushroom.
Nice sprawl there from Mushroom as McCormick shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Howard McCormick. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Mushroom has closed the distance and engaged McCormick in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Mushroom.
Mushroom trying to land knees to the body.
Mushroom keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McCormick's efforts to push away.
Mushroom stalling.
Mushroom stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mushroom - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T3#
Mushroom avoiding damage.
The crowd are getting on Mushroom's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Mushroom slowing the pace effectively.
McCormick really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Magic Mushroom.
McCormick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCormick throws a jab when Mushroom was well out of range.
Mushroom misses with a straight left.
McCormick feinted with a counter takedown.
Mushroom swings for the body but McCormick moves out of range.
Mushroom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mushroom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCormick scores with a spinning back kick!
Mushroom cracks McCormick with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T4#
A leg kick checked by McCormick.
McCormick throws a head kick that misses.
Mushroom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mushroom misses with a low kick.
McCormick wants to clinch up but Mushroom keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mushroom! But no joy.
Mushroom lands a lovely overhand right.
McCormick displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mushroom throws out the jab.
McCormick tries to counter with a takedown but Mushroom is quick to defend against it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A jab from Mushroom misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mushroom checks a leg kick.
Mushroom throws a lazy right hand but McCormick sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magic Mushroom dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Mushroom closes the distance and clinches.
McCormick is trying to pull guard but Mushroom turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mushroom pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mushroom is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mushroom cracks McCormick with a nice body shot.
Mushroom scores a nice knee to the body.
Mushroom lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McCormick backwards.
Mushroom tries to land a knee to the head but McCormick blocks with his arms.
McCormick stalling in the clinch but Mushroom improves position.
McCormick dodges an elbow strike from Mushroom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mushroom taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mushroom just leaning against McCormick, taking a breather.
Mushroom has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCormick takes an elbow to the temple.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mushroom leaning his opponent against the cage.
McCormick is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T1#
Mushroom throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mushroom looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mushroom takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mushroom lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McCormick dodges an elbow strike from Mushroom.
McCormick is trying to break the clinch but Mushroom is controlling him.
McCormick letting Mushroom take a breather here.
Mushroom misses with an elbow over the top.
McCormick prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Mushroom successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
Mushroom looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mushroom pulls McCormick in close to his closed guard and prevents McCormick from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2##SUB2#
Mushroom working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McCormick doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McCormick manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mushroom is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
McCormick avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3#
Mushroom wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Mushroom looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McCormick passes into half guard.
Mushroom tries to roll over but McCormick keeps him under control.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mushroom is controlling McCormick's trapped leg to prevent McCormick from advancing to side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mushroom can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mushroom is trying to control but can't.
Mushroom controlling the position well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCormick scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mushroom desperately trying to maintain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magic Mushroom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! McCormick's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
A big left from Mushroom misses.
It looked like McCormick was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mushroom looks to land a left hand but McCormick moved out of range nicely.
Mushroom moves out of range as McCormick throws a body kick.
It seemed like Mushroom was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McCormick is looking to clinch but Mushroom is avoiding it.
A shot to the liver by Mushroom. Beautiful body shot.
Mushroom 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.
McCormick tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mushroom swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Magic Mushroom seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCormick looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mushroom looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mushroom misses with a straight left. #T1#
McCormick avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McCormick avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McCormick was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mushroom avoids the head kick by McCormick.
Mushroom misses with a wild body shot.
Mushroom misses with an uppercut.
McCormick tries to clinch but Mushroom moves out of range.
Mushroom lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McCormick tries to close the distance and clinch but Mushroom swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mushroom cracks McCormick with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mushroom uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCormick.
A countering left hand to the body from Mushroom misses.
Magic Mushroom is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Howard McCormick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Mushroom looks to land a right hand but McCormick moved out of range.
McCormick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mushroom misses with a body kick.
Mushroom misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mushroom swings for the body but McCormick moves out of range.
Mushroom scores with a nice head shot.
A jab from Mushroom misses.
Mushroom keeps the fight on the outside.
Mushroom throws a body shot but no joy.
McCormick takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T3#
McCormick tries for a takedown but Mushroom circles away easily
and Mushroom counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mushroom lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McCormick throws a nice looking combination but Mushroom bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mushroom throws out a counter right but McCormick avoids it with no problem.
McCormick moves away from the strike by Mushroom.
Mushroom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCormick sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Mushroom. That snapped McCormick's head back.
McCormick ducks under a wild hook from Mushroom.#CL2#
Mushroom forces McCormick back against the cage and clinches.
Mushroom controlling the action here for a moment.
#T4#
Mushroom looking to throw knees to the head but McCormick is blocking nicely.
McCormick is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mushroom is defending well for now.
McCormick is trying to drag Mushroom to the mat but Mushroom just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Howard McCormick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mushroom presses McCormick against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Howard McCormick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mushroom is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McCormick is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Mushroom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mushroom throws a shot from downtown. McCormick moves away and avoids it.
McCormick throws a right hand that Mushroom ducks under and follows up with a left that Mushroom also avoids with ease.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magic Mushroom comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mushroom 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magic Mushroom!
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Event:
NJMMA #11: Bufalino v Sane
Date: Nov 11, 2017 |
#R1#
McCormick throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kortez's waist but Kortez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McCormick off to one side. #TD#
McCormick looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kortez!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kortez is being controlled here.
McCormick working the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCormick has knee on belly momentarily but Kortez bucks him off and regains half guard.
McCormick performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1##SUB#
McCormick is looking for a kimura but Kortez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McCormick to get the leverage. #SUB#
McCormick is working for a kimura but Kortez is defending it quite comfortably.
McCormick is controlling the pace.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kortez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McCormick takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McCormick definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McCormick seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kortez for as long as he can get away with.
McCormick takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kortez felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T3#
McCormick missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McCormick really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McCormick is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McCormick will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kortez dives in and grabs McCormick's left leg, looking for a takedown. McCormick pushes down on Kortez's head and hops out.#CL#
McCormick gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kortez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McCormick's efforts to push away.
Kortez with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kortez lands a good knee to the midsection. McCormick won't want to take too many of those.
Kortez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kortez landing knees to the head.
#T4#
Kortez lands a knee to the head.
McCormick tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kortez smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Howard McCormick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kortez doesn't manage to clinch there - McCormick circles away.
It looked like McCormick was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Howard McCormick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kortez fails with the takedown.
Kortez looks winded!#CL#
McCormick gets a clinch.
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!
McCormick wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kortez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McCormick has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kortez utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kortez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tyler Kortez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kortez is trying hard to land a takedown here. McCormick sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kortez avoids the body shot from McCormick.
#TD#
Kortez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kortez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McCormick is controlling him.
Kortez has momentary wrist control but McCormick slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCormick throwing strikes but missing.
McCormick keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kortez's head.
McCormick knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kortez on the ground.#T1#
McCormick seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kortez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
McCormick drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kortez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kortez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kortez! #REVB#
McCormick wants to control but Kortez postures up.
Kortez tries to get to his feet but McCormick is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Kortez in his guard. #T2#
McCormick tries to strike from the bottom.
McCormick is pulling down on Kortez's head. It's preventing any offense from Kortez, at least for the moment.#SUB#
McCormick looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kortez wants to stand but McCormick has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T3#
Kortez preventing the sweep.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kortez is looking to stand up but McCormick won't let him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
McCormick closes the distance and pushes Kortez back into the cage.
Kortez landing knees to the body.
Kortez connects with a nasty looking knee right to McCormick's face.
Kortez landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McCormick tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kortez has McCormick pressed against the cage, preventing McCormick from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kortez connects with a nasty looking knee right to McCormick's face.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McCormick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kortez's elbow.
Kortez unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T4#
McCormick tries to break the clinch but Kortez is controlling the position.
Kortez lands a good knee to the midsection. McCormick won't want to take too many of those.
McCormick working aggressively here.
McCormick changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kortez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kortez is looking to clinch but McCormick is avoiding it.
Kortez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McCormick half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kortez shoots in for a takedown but McCormick shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McCormick attempts a counter takedown but Kortez avoids it well and moves away.
A head kick by McCormick misses
and Kortez counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCormick misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Kortez counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Howard McCormick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kortez connects with a nasty looking knee right to McCormick's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Kortez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
McCormick leaves Kortez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It looked like McCormick was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
McCormick moves into the clinch successfully.
McCormick is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kortez landing knees to the body.
Kortez is trying to maintain a safe position but McCormick gets an underhook and turns Kortez into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kortez prevents McCormick from breaking the clinch.
McCormick wants to break free but Kortez has control.
McCormick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McCormick.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kortez.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McCormick wants to get back to striking at distance but Kortez won't allow it.
#T1#
Kortez stalling in the clinch.
McCormick trying to control the position but instead, Kortez has worked for underhooks and has pushed McCormick into the cage.
The referee calls for McCormick to work.
McCormick is trying to pull guard but Kortez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
McCormick manages to break the clinch.
McCormick rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kortez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
McCormick clinches.
Kortez connects with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kortez obliges.
Kortez blocks an uppercut.
McCormick looking to throw knees to the head but Kortez is blocking nicely.
Kortez scores with a knee to the head.
#T2#
Kortez putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McCormick in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kortez with a knee to the head.
#ROC2#
McCormick is rocked!
Kortez lands a knee to the body.
Oh McCormick is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kortez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kortez connects with a nasty looking knee right to McCormick's face.
McCormick wants to get back to striking at distance but Kortez won't allow it.
Kortez looking to slow down the pace here.
Kortez unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kortez.
Kortez scores with a knee to the head.
Kortez connects with a knee to the head.
McCormick wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kortez connects with a knee to the head.
Kortez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kortez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tyler Kortez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McCormick tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kortez tries to land a knee to the head but McCormick blocks with his arms.
#T3#
McCormick stalling the fight.
Kortez utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kortez throws a knee to the head but misses.
#TD#
McCormick jumps into guard, dragging Kortez to the mat.
#SU2#
Kortez stands and steps away. McCormick gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
McCormick has closed the distance and engaged Kortez in a clinch.
McCormick seems to have got his legs back now.
Kortez looking to throw knees to the head but McCormick is blocking nicely.
McCormick wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McCormick looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kortez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McCormick is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kortez to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Howard McCormick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kortez lands a nice knee to the body.
Kortez crunches a lovely knee into McCormick's ribcage.
Kortez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#T4#
McCormick wants to break the clinch but can't.
A knee to the head by Kortez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
McCormick tightens his grip and picks Kortez up, before dumping him to the ground. Kortez manages to land in guard.
McCormick is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McCormick has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McCormick tries to free his leg and advance position but Kortez is retaining full guard.
Howard McCormick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kortez keeping moving, preventing McCormick from controlling successfully.
Kortez wants to stand up but McCormick is controlling him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Kortez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kortez 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Kortez!
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Event:
DFN#24 Haack vs Fogomayu
Date: Oct 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Escobar lands a head shot.#CL2#
McCormick gets tackled into the cage by Escobar. Escobar maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Escobar breaks the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Escobar.
McCormick is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McCormick with a lazy takedown attempt
and Escobar counters with an outside leg kick.
Escobar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Escobar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Escobar paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#ROC2#
McCormick is rocked!
McCormick takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Oh McCormick is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCormick shoots for a double leg takedown but Escobar sprawls well. He's pushed McCormick's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Escobar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McCormick looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McCormick seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
McCormick really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Escobar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Escobar wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Howard McCormick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCormick walks straight into a right hand from Escobar - that's dropped him! Escobar jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save McCormick from any more punishment! McCormick complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Pablo Escobar!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Out. That snapped McCormick's head back.
Out fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Out moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Out scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Knock Out seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
McCormick rushes Out and presses him up against the cage.
Out misses with a punch on the inside.
Out can't find room to land a body shot as McCormick controls the action.
Out'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.
McCormick lands a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
McCormick drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB#
McCormick is looking for a triangle but Out pushes his legs off easily.
Out won't allow McCormick to sweep him here. #T1#
Out has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McCormick is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCormick bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Out's guard. #REVR#
McCormick's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McCormick working some strikes from top position.
McCormick landing some decent shots from guard. #SU#
McCormick decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Out, up you get!
Out scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD#
McCormick fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Out to the ground. McCormick is now in Out's guard.#ES2#
Out has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. McCormick has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Out trying to control the position but instead, McCormick has worked for underhooks and has pushed Out into the cage.#BC#
McCormick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Out connects with a body shot.#TD#
Out gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McCormick is breathing heavily.
Out is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McCormick is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Out wants to get back to his feet but McCormick is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3#
McCormick sitting in guard here, content to control.
Out is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and McCormick dives into side control.
Out is trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McCormick taking a breather here.
Out is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
McCormick has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Out is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Out has left one of his arms exposed and McCormick doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Out screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Howard McCormick!
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