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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 19, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Mcconnell gets tackled into the cage by Nahkshaviskanibab. Nahkshaviskanibab maintains the clinch. #TD#
Mcconnell drags the fight down to the ground.
Nahkshaviskanibab wants to control from the top but Mcconnell keeps moving.
Nahkshaviskanibab is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nahkshaviskanibab preventing the sweep.
Mcconnell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nahkshaviskanibab's guard. #REVR#
Mcconnell controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nahkshaviskanibab is looking for a triangle but Mcconnell pushes his legs off easily.
Mcconnell slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nahkshaviskanibab can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mcconnell has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mcconnell is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Mcconnell controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nahkshaviskanibab is trying to keep Mcconnell in close.
Mcconnell stands up over Nahkshaviskanibab, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mcconnell slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nahkshaviskanibab looking for a sweep. Not yet Nahkshaviskanibab, not yet.
Mcconnell connects with a couple of short punches.
Mcconnell 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.
Mcconnell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mcconnell not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Nahkshaviskanibab working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mcconnell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nahkshaviskanibab fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mcconnell tries for a takedown but Nahkshaviskanibab sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mcconnell tries to clinch there but Nahkshaviskanibab circles away.
Nahkshaviskanibab looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mcconnell is fending him off so far but Nahkshaviskanibab persists. Nope, Mcconnell circles away and we're back to standing.
Nahkshaviskanibab comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nahkshaviskanibab loads up on a big right hand but Mcconnell slips the punch.
Mcconnell half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nahkshaviskanibab shoots for a takedown but Mcconnell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Santo Mcconnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kebab Nahkshaviskanibab.#T3#
Nice sprawl there from Nahkshaviskanibab as Mcconnell shoots in.
Nahkshaviskanibab scoring well with a low kick there.
Nahkshaviskanibab works over Mcconnell's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Santo Mcconnell has been cut.
Mcconnell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nahkshaviskanibab looks to score with a jab to the body but Mcconnell is just out of range.
Nahkshaviskanibab tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mcconnell shoots in for a takedown but Nahkshaviskanibab shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Nahkshaviskanibab fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mcconnell to the ground. Nahkshaviskanibab is now in Mcconnell's guard.
Mcconnell 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#
Nahkshaviskanibab really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mcconnell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mcconnell slips a nice elbow through Nahkshaviskanibab's hands, connecting with Nahkshaviskanibab's forehead.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mcconnell in particular looking to stall.#T4#
Mcconnell is nestled in close to Nahkshaviskanibab, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mcconnell is taking a breather. Nahkshaviskanibab 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.
Mcconnell'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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kebab Nahkshaviskanibab will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Santo Mcconnell's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nahkshaviskanibab misses with a head kick.
Mcconnell feinted with a counter takedown.
Nahkshaviskanibab misses with the combination.
Mcconnell throws a right hand that Nahkshaviskanibab ducks under and follows up with a left that Nahkshaviskanibab also avoids with ease.
Nahkshaviskanibab raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nahkshaviskanibab shoots in for a takedown but Mcconnell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mcconnell is looking to counter the offense by Nahkshaviskanibab and move into the clinch.
Mcconnell shoots in looking for a takedown but Nahkshaviskanibab manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mcconnell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nahkshaviskanibab shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mcconnell sprawls well. Mcconnell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nahkshaviskanibab gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nahkshaviskanibab throws a leg kick #TD#
and Mcconnell counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB2#
Nahkshaviskanibab looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nahkshaviskanibab not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Mcconnell sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Santo Mcconnell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nahkshaviskanibab is trying to keep Mcconnell in close.
Nahkshaviskanibab wants to stand but Mcconnell is controlling the position.
Mcconnell connects with a couple of short punches.
Mcconnell sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nahkshaviskanibab looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mcconnell changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nahkshaviskanibab closes the distance and clinches up with Mcconnell, looking for a takedown. Nahkshaviskanibab pushes Mcconnell against the cage but Mcconnell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mcconnell attempts a counter takedown but Nahkshaviskanibab avoids it well and moves away.
Santo Mcconnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kebab Nahkshaviskanibab.
Nahkshaviskanibab defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mcconnell.
Nahkshaviskanibab with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
so Mcconnell counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nahkshaviskanibab is breathing heavily.
Mcconnell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nahkshaviskanibab is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Mcconnell moves into full guard.
Nahkshaviskanibab looking to sit in guard and control but Mcconnell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Mcconnell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mcconnell scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mcconnell scoring with some ground and pound.
Mcconnell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mcconnell lands a couple of digs.
Mcconnell controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mcconnell distracts Nahkshaviskanibab with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mcconnell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mcconnell sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mcconnell distracts Nahkshaviskanibab with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mcconnell scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mcconnell's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
Mcconnell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mcconnell's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mcconnell scoring with some ground and pound.
Mcconnell makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SU#
Mcconnell gets to his feet - Nahkshaviskanibab follows without any prompting.
Nahkshaviskanibab stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Nahkshaviskanibab drives through and clinches with Mcconnell against the cage.
Nice body punch from Nahkshaviskanibab - that landed with a thud.
Mcconnell looking to slow down the pace here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcconnell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nahkshaviskanibab jumps guard but Mcconnell stands there with Nahkshaviskanibab around his waist. Nahkshaviskanibab gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santo Mcconnell dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Santo Mcconnell's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Nahkshaviskanibab fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mcconnell, pushing him back against the cage.
Mcconnell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Nahkshaviskanibab pulls guard effortlessly.
Mcconnell sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Nahkshaviskanibab has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mcconnell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nahkshaviskanibab is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcconnell slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Nahkshaviskanibab looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mcconnell postures up and lands a big shot to Nahkshaviskanibab's brow.
Mcconnell working some strikes from top position.
Mcconnell stands up over Nahkshaviskanibab, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mcconnell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mcconnell is stalling in the full guard.
Mcconnell with a nice head shot there.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mcconnell chips away with some ground and pound.
Mcconnell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mcconnell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mcconnell controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mcconnell postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mcconnell engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mcconnell scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mcconnell content to stall in guard here.
Mcconnell is in close to Nahkshaviskanibab's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mcconnell is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mcconnell postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3#
Mcconnell controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Nahkshaviskanibab clinches up with Mcconnell and pushes him back against the cage.
Nahkshaviskanibab prevents Mcconnell from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Nahkshaviskanibab escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mcconnell throws a body shot but no joy.
Mcconnell tries to clinch but Nahkshaviskanibab is having none of it.
Kebab Nahkshaviskanibab seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Nahkshaviskanibab has closed the distance and engaged Mcconnell in a clinch.
Nahkshaviskanibab looking for a takedown. #T4##BC2#
Nahkshaviskanibab breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nahkshaviskanibab dives in for a single leg takedown but Mcconnell sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nahkshaviskanibab takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mcconnell or perhaps it was just good defense by Nahkshaviskanibab, which made it look bad.
Nice sprawl there from Mcconnell as Nahkshaviskanibab shoots in.
Santo Mcconnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kebab Nahkshaviskanibab.
Mcconnell dives in for a single leg takedown but Nahkshaviskanibab sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nahkshaviskanibab tries a quick counter leg kick but Mcconnell is wise to it.
Mcconnell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nahkshaviskanibab tries to counter with a clinch but Mcconnell shakes him off and moves away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcconnell stuffs the takedown attempt from Nahkshaviskanibab. Nahkshaviskanibab gets slowly back to his feet.
Mcconnell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kebab Nahkshaviskanibab.
I think Nahkshaviskanibab has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Santo Mcconnell!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Mcconnell misses with a takedown attempt - Tzu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mcconnell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tzu pinned against the cage. Tzu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tzu throws a counter combo.
Mcconnell looks to land a combination but Tzu avoids it well.
Mcconnell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice takedown defense from Mcconnell. No joy for Tzu on that attempt. #TD2#
Tzu throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mcconnell was covering up waiting for the punch and Tzu finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tzu's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mcconnell striking off his back but it's not causing Tzu any problems. #T1#
Tzu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mcconnell wants to sweep but no luck.
Tzu trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcconnell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tzu throws a big elbow that misses.
Tzu throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mcconnell swings for the body but Tzu moves out of range.
Tzu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mcconnell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tzu somewhat.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mcconnell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tzu swivels and escapes.
Tzu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santo Mcconnell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tzu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mcconnell goes for a double leg but Tzu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tzu continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Tzu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mcconnell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD#
Mcconnell pulls guard successfully.
Tzu showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tzu wants to control from the top but Mcconnell keeps moving.
Tzu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mcconnell works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Mcconnell wants to sweep here but Tzu controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tzu trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcconnell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tzu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tzu throws an elbow that misses. Mcconnell uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tzu's guard. Nice move by Mcconnell!#REVR#
Mcconnell postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tzu controlling the position.
Mcconnell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tzu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mcconnell is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mcconnell landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
Mcconnell scoring with some ground and pound.
Mcconnell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mcconnell is stalling in the full guard.
Mcconnell 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.
Tzu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mcconnell showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tzu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mcconnell is one step ahead there.
Mcconnell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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 Santo Mcconnell will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mcconnell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Mcconnell throws a right and a left that Tzu avoids nicely.
Tzu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mcconnell.
#TD#
Tzu gets caught napping as Mcconnell dives in and scores a takedown. Tzu manages to retain guard.
Mcconnell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mcconnell scoring with some ground and pound.
Tzu striking off his back but it's not causing Mcconnell any problems.
Tzu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Tzu works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tzu working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mcconnell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tzu looking to sit in guard and control but Mcconnell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Tzu working a defensive guard here.
#T1##SUB#
Mcconnell drops back looking for a leg! Tzu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tzu manages to kick Mcconnell off! Mcconnell jumps back into Tzu's guard.
Tzu working a defensive guard here.
Tzu is pulling down on Mcconnell's head. It's preventing any offense from Mcconnell, at least for the moment.
Tzu controls Mcconnell momentarily but Mcconnell frees himself.
Tzu has momentary wrist control but Mcconnell slips an elbow through the middle.
Mcconnell preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tzu is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Mcconnell 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#
Tzu is looking to improve his position.
Tzu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mcconnell is working away from the top position though.
Tzu throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Mcconnell drops an elbow to the side of Tzu's head.
Mcconnell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Tzu actively working from the bottom here.
Tzu wants to control but Mcconnell is keeping busy.
#T3#
Still in half guard, Mcconnell seems content to control.
Mcconnell takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mcconnell winds up and cracks Tzu with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mcconnell is controlling the pace.
Mcconnell is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mcconnell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mcconnell perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tzu trying to hold on to Mcconnell's head to control him but Mcconnell postures up.
Mcconnell lands strikes from half guard.#ES2#
Tzu has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Mcconnell is on him like a limpet, forcing Tzu back against the cage.
Mcconnell is pressed up against the cage. Tzu has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mcconnell down to the mat. Mcconnell avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T4#
Tzu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mcconnell sprawls well. Mcconnell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tzu gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Tzu drives through and clinches with Mcconnell against the cage.
Mcconnell lands with a left to the head.
Tzu jumps guard but Mcconnell turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Santo Mcconnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sun Tzu.
Mcconnell is pressed up against the cage. Tzu has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mcconnell down to the mat. Mcconnell avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tzu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #CL2#
Tzu closes the distance and pushes Mcconnell back into the cage.
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!
Tzu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
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 Santo Mcconnell will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tzu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Santo Mcconnell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tzu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mcconnell defends it nicely.#CL#
Mcconnell moves into the clinch.
Tzu is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mcconnell to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcconnell letting Tzu take a breather here.
Mcconnell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tzu.
Tzu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mcconnell's efforts to push away.
Mcconnell is looking for a takedown.#T1#
Mcconnell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Tzu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Tzu instigates a clinch.
Tzu swings wildly with an uppercut but Mcconnell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mcconnell is working for takedown but Tzu is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mcconnell gets underhooks to prevent Tzu's takedown attempt.
Santo Mcconnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sun Tzu.
Mcconnell prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Tzu works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Tzu wanted to stand there but Mcconnell had control of the position.
Mcconnell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tzu is one step ahead there.
Santo Mcconnell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Mcconnell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tzu trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mcconnell's guard.#SUB#
Mcconnell working for a triangle but Tzu defends it easily.
Mcconnell tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Tzu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mcconnell works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Tzu gets the takedown into side control.
Mcconnell manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mcconnell moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tzu throwing strikes but missing.
Tzu looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Tzu trying to control but Mcconnell is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mcconnell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tzu is aware though and is defending well.
Mcconnell wants to sweep here but Tzu controlling him for the moment.
Mcconnell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tzu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mcconnell is controlling him.
Mcconnell throwing strikes but missing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sun Tzu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mcconnell has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Santo Mcconnell!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Mcconnell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Facepunchsky moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
Facepunchsky gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mcconnell to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mcconnell is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mcconnell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Facepunchsky's head.
Facepunchsky wants to stand up but Mcconnell is controlling him.
Facepunchsky looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mcconnell is one step ahead there.
Mcconnell scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcconnell postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mcconnell 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.
Mcconnell stays in close to Facepunchsky's body and controls the position.
Mcconnell seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Facepunchsky for as long as he can get away with.#T1#
Mcconnell stands up over Facepunchsky, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SU#
Mcconnell stands up from Facepunchsky's guard - Mcconnell perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2#
Facepunchsky has Mcconnell up against the cage in a clinch.
Facepunchsky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Facepunchsky tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Facepunchsky wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T2##TD#
Mcconnell has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Facepunchsky uses from the top position.
Mcconnell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mcconnell 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#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mcconnell lands a nice short elbow.
Still in half guard, Mcconnell seems content to control.
Mcconnell has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mcconnell scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mcconnell content to control rather than advance.
Mcconnell landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3##SUB#
Mcconnell seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Facepunchsky is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Santo Mcconnell!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 15, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Mcconnell closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Knize is trying to control but can't.
Mcconnell keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mcconnell 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 warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcconnell working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Mcconnell is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mcconnell in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcconnell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mcconnell lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Knize manages to get to full guard.
#T1#
Mcconnell landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Knize is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mcconnell defends well.
Knize being controlled here, momentarily.
Mcconnell has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mcconnell is in close to Knize's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Knize is looking for a triangle but Mcconnell pushes his legs off easily.
Mcconnell is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mcconnell'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.
Mcconnell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mcconnell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mcconnell 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mcconnell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Mcconnell working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Knize's head.
Mcconnell controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Knize throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mcconnell controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mcconnell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Knize on the ground.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Knize wants to sweep here but Mcconnell controlling him for the moment.
Mcconnell sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Knize shoots in for a double leg but Mcconnell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL2#
Knize closes the distance and pushes Mcconnell back into the cage.#BC#
Mcconnell manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Mcconnell closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mcconnell lands in his opponent's guard.
Knize looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mcconnell working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Knize's head.
Mcconnell content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Knize has his foot on Mcconnell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mcconnell works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcconnell slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mcconnell seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Knize for as long as he can get away with.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santo Mcconnell dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Knize instigates a clinch.
Mcconnell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knize can do to turn this around?#TD#
Mcconnell manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Knize trying to control but Mcconnell is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mcconnell is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Mcconnell working some strikes from top position.
Mcconnell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Knize had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mcconnell defends it easily.
Mcconnell engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Santo Mcconnell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Mcconnell working some strikes from top position.
Mcconnell engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mcconnell landing some decent shots from guard.
Mcconnell looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Knize is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#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.
Mcconnell looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mcconnell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mcconnell showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Knize is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mcconnell makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mcconnell looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Knize 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.
Mcconnell working some strikes from top position.
Knize wants to sweep here but Mcconnell controlling him for the moment.
Knize has momentary wrist control but Mcconnell slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mcconnell is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mcconnell postures up and lands a big shot to Knize's brow.
Mcconnell postures up and lands a big shot to Knize's brow.
Mcconnell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Knize escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mcconnell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mcconnell controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mcconnell chips away with some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knize trying to control the position.
Mcconnell sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santo Mcconnell dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Knize scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #TD#
Mcconnell 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.
Mcconnell not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcconnell stopping the sweep attempt from Knize.
Mcconnell 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.
Further stalling from Mcconnell.#T1#
Mcconnell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mcconnell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mcconnell postures up and lands a big shot to Knize's brow. #SUB2#
Knize is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mcconnell controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mcconnell is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mcconnell slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Knize is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Mcconnell postures up and lands a big shot to Knize's brow.
Mcconnell working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Knize's head.
Mcconnell is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Knize is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mcconnell defends well.
Mcconnell makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Mcconnell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mcconnell controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Mcconnell working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Knize's head.
Mcconnell slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mcconnell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mcconnell landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Knize had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mcconnell defends it easily.
Mcconnell not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mcconnell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Knize's head.
Mcconnell lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mcconnell is working Knize over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Knize can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mcconnell controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Petr Knize has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knize will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Knize keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that's the end of the fight!
Santo Mcconnell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mcconnell, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santo Mcconnell!
Petr Knize was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back.'.
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