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Event:
Bumfights 2
Date: Dec 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Mushroom shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stalin as he avoids it easily.
Stalin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mushroom is out of range.
Stalin misses with a takedown attempt - Mushroom sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stalin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#
It looks like Magic Mushroom has been cut.
Stalin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mushroom backs up against the ropes.
#TD2#
Stalin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Stalin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stalin passes to full mount!
Mushroom trying desperately to get to his feet.
#T1#
Mushroom tries to reverse the position but Stalin maintains control.#SUB#
Stalin has control of Mushroom's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Mushroom regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Mushroom is looking to get to half guard.
Mushroom reaches up to try and control the position but Stalin seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Mushroom rolls and tries to escape and now Stalin has his back!
Stalin controlling well, preventing Mushroom from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Stalin is persistently looking for the submission but Mushroom is defending it well.
#T2#
Mushroom trying to control but not successfully.
Stalin is hanging on to Mushroom's back as he tries to escape.
Mushroom trying to control the position but Stalin manages to sink in the hooks.
Mushroom wants to escape the position.
Stalin could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Stalin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Stalin has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Mushroom is in real trouble here. Stalin gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Mushroom is tapping out! Stalin wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joe Stalin!
Joe Stalin took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 17, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Haynes gets tackled into the cage by Mushroom. Mushroom maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Mushroom pulls guard.
Mushroom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Haynes is one step ahead there.
Haynes wanted to stand there but Mushroom had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mushroom is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Haynes is aware though and is defending well.
Haynes throwing strikes but missing.
Haynes trying to control the position from guard on top but Mushroom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haynes 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.
Haynes has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mushroom is proving hard to escape from. #T1##SUB#
Haynes drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mushroom manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Haynes has Mushroom in his guard.#REVB##SU2#
Mushroom decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mushroom tries for a takedown but Haynes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mushroom has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Haynes is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Mushroom stuffs the takedown.
Haynes tries to clinch up.
Mushroom gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Haynes counters with a one-two to the body. #T2#
Nice takedown defense from Haynes. No joy for Mushroom on that attempt.
Haynes tries to counter by clinching up but Mushroom breaks away and moves out of range.
Harold Haynes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magic Mushroom.
Mushroom misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Mushroom has Haynes up against the cage in a clinch.
Haynes tries to break the clinch but Mushroom is controlling the position. #BC2#
Mushroom escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mushroom swats away the attempt to clinch by Haynes.#CL2#
Mushroom instigates a clinch. #T3#
Haynes tries to circle away but Mushroom has him pinned against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC2#
Mushroom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Mushroom clinches with his opponent.
A nice left hand lands by Mushroom.
#TD#
Haynes has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mushroom uses from the top position.
Haynes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mushroom controls the pace.#T4#
Haynes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mushroom controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Haynes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mushroom manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magic Mushroom dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL2#
Mushroom closes the distance and pushes Haynes back into the cage.
Haynes is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Mushroom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mushroom throws a leg kick but Haynes checks it.
Haynes went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mushroom shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Haynes as he avoids it easily.
Harold Haynes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Mushroom throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Haynes tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mushroom is in Haynes's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mushroom stays in close to Haynes's body and controls the position.
Mushroom tries to stand but Haynes is controlling from the bottom.
Haynes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mushroom is one step ahead there. #T1#
Mushroom wants to pass the guard but Haynes is keeping the position.
Haynes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Mushroom is looking to escape.
Mushroom really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Haynes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mushroom tries to roll over but Haynes keeps him under control.
Mushroom keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Haynes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mushroom does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Haynes wants to get back to his feet.
Mushroom moves into full guard.
Mushroom is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Haynes is controlling him. #SUB2#
Mushroom is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Haynes defends well.
Haynes trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mushroom's guard.#T3##SU#
Haynes stands and steps away. Mushroom gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
Mushroom rushes Haynes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mushroom tries to land a knee to the head but Haynes blocks with his arms.
Haynes is trying to break the clinch but Mushroom is controlling him.
Mushroom has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Haynes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Harold Haynes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magic Mushroom.#BC2#
Mushroom breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Haynes gets tackled into the cage by Mushroom. Mushroom maintains the clinch.
Haynes tries to break the clinch but Mushroom is controlling the position.
Haynes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mushroom is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Haynes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Mushroom manages to break the clinch.
#T4#
Mushroom throws a low kick but it's checked well by Haynes.#TD2#
Mushroom darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Haynes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mushroom is working away from the top position though.
Mushroom thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Haynes's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mushroom slows the pace down in half guard.
It looks like Mushroom is going to stand back up.
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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Mushroom closes the distance and pushes Haynes back into the cage.
Mushroom lands a body punch in the clinch. #TD2#
Mushroom decides to pull guard.
Haynes wants to stand but Mushroom has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mushroom has Haynes pulled in close to control his posture.
Haynes is looking to stand up but Mushroom won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mushroom looking for a guillotine here but Haynes defends easily.
#SU#
Haynes decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mushroom, up you get! #T1##TD#
Haynes shoots in and gets a takedown into Mushroom's guard.#ES2#
Mushroom has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Haynes has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Haynes is looking to break free of the clinch but Mushroom has double underhooks.
Haynes is trying to break the clinch but Mushroom is controlling him.
Haynes can't break the clinch.
Mushroom jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Haynes walks away with a smile on his face. Mushroom gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Mushroom darts in and clinches Haynes up against the cage.#TD2#
Mushroom gets control of Haynes's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mushroom will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Mushroom wants to stand and escape but Haynes is having none of it.
Haynes has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mushroom is proving hard to escape from.
Mushroom has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mushroom is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Haynes stops Mushroom from standing up.
Mushroom has a closed guard, preventing Haynes from standing up.
Mushroom looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Haynes puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Haynes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mushroom keeps working.
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 looking for a sweep. Haynes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haynes wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Haynes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Haynes wants to stand up but Mushroom is controlling the position.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mushroom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mushroom misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Magic Mushroom is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Haynes goes for a double leg but Mushroom avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mushroom continues to drive forward.
Haynes fails with the takedown.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Haynes leaves Mushroom with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Harold Haynes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magic Mushroom.
Mushroom shoots for a double leg takedown but Haynes sprawls well. He's pushed Mushroom's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Haynes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mushroom.
As Mushroom looks to move away, Haynes throws a big counter combo but Mushroom just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Mushroom instigates a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Mushroom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Harold Haynes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mushroom looks to score with a jab to the body but Haynes is just out of range.
Haynes feinted with a counter takedown.
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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magic Mushroom!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Mushroom shoots in for a takedown but Vargas shows good takedown defense.
Vargas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vargas tries for a takedown but Mushroom sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mushroom closes the distance and clinches up with Vargas, looking for a takedown. Mushroom pushes Vargas against the cage but Vargas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vargas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mushroom tries to counter with a clinch but Vargas shakes him off and moves away.
Mushroom closes the distance and clinches up with Vargas, looking for a takedown. Mushroom pushes Vargas against the cage but Vargas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vargas is looking for a counter combo.
Luciano Vargas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magic Mushroom.#TD2#
Vargas gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Vargas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mushroom throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vargas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Mushroom wants to pass the guard but Vargas is keeping the position.
My spies in Cozad MMA Los Angeles inform me that Mushroom has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Mushroom trying to stand up but can't free himself from Vargas's guard.#SUB2#
Mushroom drops back, looking for a kneebar! Vargas looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Vargas looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Vargas! #REVR#
Vargas tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Vargas throwing strikes but missing, from 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 wants to control but Vargas postures up.#T2#
Mushroom is looking for a sweep.
Mushroom is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mushroom is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SU#
Vargas decides to stand back up.
Mushroom misses with a takedown attempt
and Vargas counters with a left and a right that stings Mushroom.
Mushroom gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vargas counters with a one-two to the body.
Mushroom takes a swing at Vargas's ribcage but misses.
Vargas seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T3#
Vargas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mushroom tries to avoid it but Vargas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mushroom to the ground. Mushroom escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vargas tries to clinch but Mushroom is having none of it.
Mushroom defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vargas.
Mushroom misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Mushroom darts in and clinches Vargas up against the cage.#BC2#
Mushroom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Mushroom instigates a clinch.
Mushroom tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Mushroom ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mushroom no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Mushroom pulls Vargas in close to prevent any damage.
Mushroom wants to get back to his feet but Vargas is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
Mushroom looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Vargas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vargas is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mushroom pulls Vargas in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vargas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Luciano Vargas will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Mushroom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vargas is looking for a counter combo.
Mushroom throws a leg kick
and Vargas counters with a series of strikes. Mushroom will be more careful next time no doubt.
Luciano Vargas is winning the standup battle so far.
Mushroom fails to land the takedown.
Vargas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mushroom defends it nicely.#CL2#
Mushroom clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mushroom leaning against his opponent.
Mushroom prevents Vargas from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Vargas is trying to break the clinch but Mushroom is controlling him.
Vargas avoiding damage as Mushroom throws knees to the body.
Vargas wants to break free but Mushroom has control.
Mushroom can't get the takedown.
Vargas is looking to break free of the clinch but Mushroom has double underhooks.
Vargas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mushroom wants a takedown but no success here.
Luciano Vargas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magic Mushroom.
Mushroom looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Mushroom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Mushroom shoots in and bounces Vargas off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mushroom is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Vargas working a defensive guard but Mushroom manages to pass into side control anyway.
#SUB2#
Mushroom goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Vargas has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mushroom but great work by Vargas.
Vargas misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#SU#
Vargas stands up and beckons Mushroom to his feet.
Vargas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mushroom misses with a takedown attempt - Vargas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T3#
Vargas scores with a head kick.
Mushroom throws an overhand right that lands on Vargas's shoulder, as Vargas tries to avoid the shot.
Mushroom shoots and misses
and Vargas counters with a one-two to the body.
Vargas lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Vargas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mushroom drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vargas defends it well.
Mushroom closes the distance and clinches up with Vargas, looking for a takedown. Mushroom pushes Vargas against the cage but Vargas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vargas is looking for a counter combo.
Mushroom fails with the takedown.#T4#
Mushroom shoots in but no luck this time.
Vargas seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Mushroom fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vargas to the ground. Mushroom is now in Vargas's guard.
Mushroom really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vargas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mushroom's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vargas controls Mushroom momentarily but Mushroom frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mushroom accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mushroom stays in close to Vargas's body and controls the position.
Mushroom pushing down on Vargas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Luciano Vargas will probably get the nod.
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#
A jab from Mushroom misses.
Vargas appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Mushroom moves into range and clinches up with Vargas.
Vargas is trying to break the clinch but Mushroom is controlling him.
Vargas has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mushroom avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mushroom stalling in the clinch.
#BC2#
Mushroom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mushroom leaves Vargas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas throws a head kick that half lands.
Vargas shoots in looking for a takedown but Mushroom manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vargas's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luciano Vargas. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Mushroom moves into the clinch.#T1##BC2#
Mushroom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Mushroom closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Vargas did well to prevent Mushroom getting side control.
Vargas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mushroom is working away from the top position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mushroom performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Let's hope that Mushroom has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
Vargas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mushroom is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mushroom tries to pass to full mount but Vargas defends it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Mushroom fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vargas to the ground. Mushroom is now in Vargas's guard.
Mushroom throws an elbow that misses. Vargas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mushroom's guard. Nice move by Vargas!#REVR#
Mushroom 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.#T3#
Vargas wants to stand but Mushroom has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mushroom has Vargas pulled in close to control his posture.
Magic Mushroom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mushroom 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.
Magic Mushroom has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Mushroom had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vargas defends it easily.
Mushroom has control of Vargas's left arm, preventing Vargas from doing any damage. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vargas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mushroom wants to stand but Vargas is controlling the position.
Vargas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vargas won't allow Mushroom to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Mushroom is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU#
Vargas stands up from Mushroom's guard - Vargas perhaps looking for a knockout.
Luciano Vargas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Mushroom clinches up with Vargas and pushes him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magic Mushroom comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vargas 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Luciano Vargas!
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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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