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Event:
SSG 291 McCain vs Johnson
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 19 losses; John McCain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 13 losses; Drake Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Anthony Taglia and David Schapiro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Johnson goes for a double leg but McCain avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McCain continues to drive forward.
McCain feinted with a counter takedown.
Drake Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCain leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McCain attempts a counter takedown but Johnson avoids it well and moves away.
John McCain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drake Johnson.
Johnson dives in and grabs McCain's left leg, looking for a takedown. McCain pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out.
McCain tries to counter with a takedown but Johnson is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Johnson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McCain's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McCain (0) vs (2) Johnson
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCain pulls Johnson in to control the position.
Johnson is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCain working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Johnson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but McCain is retaining full guard.
McCain trying to control the position.
Johnson 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.
McCain looking to control.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
McCain has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
McCain is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McCain being controlled here, momentarily.
McCain wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
McCain might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Johnson trying to control but McCain is working from the bottom.
McCain lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (2) vs (2) Johnson
McCain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Johnson has his foot on McCain's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McCain works his way back into a safe position though.
We've been hearing good reports from McCain's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Johnson keeping full guard, as McCain tries to pass.
McCain is stalling in the full guard.
McCain stands and throws Johnson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (5) vs (2) Johnson
Johnson sneaks back into half guard.#T4#
Johnson wants to improve his position but McCain is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCain sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCain has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
McCain is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T5#
Johnson tries to roll over but McCain keeps him under control.
Johnson keeps trying to improve his position.
McCain looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Johnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T6#
Well, if McCain is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
McCain'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.#T7#
McCain wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.
McCain perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McCain is keen to just control but Johnson is a slippery customer.
McCain content to control rather than advance.
McCain is trying to control. Johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T8#
McCain not doing much here.
McCain is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McCain seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
McCain trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom. #T9#
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
McCain content to control rather than advance. #T10#
McCain is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McCain works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (8) vs (2) Johnson
Johnson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (8) vs (4) Johnson#SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McCain defends it well.
McCain trying to hold on to Johnson's head to control him but Johnson postures up.
#T11##SUB2#
Johnson seems to be working for a kimura but McCain defends the submission attempt.
McCain has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
McCain is defending against the submission attempts here by Johnson.
McCain controlling the position well.
Johnson is keen to just control but McCain is a slippery customer.#T12#
McCain trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Johnson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Johnson is pressing down on McCain's thigh, looking to free his foot. McCain is holding on for now.
McCain is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Johnson seems to be looking for submissions.
#T13#
Johnson controlling the pace.
Johnson trying to control from McCain's half guard. McCain has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
McCain trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Johnson trying to control but McCain is working from the bottom.
Johnson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McCain haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T14#
McCain wants to sweep but no luck.
McCain lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (10) vs (4) Johnson
McCain pushing down on Johnson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
McCain with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCain seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Johnson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
McCain takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
A relieved looking John McCain 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:
SSG 280 Nutz vs McCain
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 8 losses; Justa Nutz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 19 losses; John McCain!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jonathan Paton and Anthony Taglia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nutz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
McCain fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nutz sprawls well initially but McCain persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nutz (0) vs (2) McCain
McCain is taking a breather. Nutz 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.
McCain frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Nutz (0) vs (5) McCain
McCain moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Nutz (0) vs (8) McCain
McCain is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nutz trying to control the position but McCain manages to sink in the hooks.
What can Nutz do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T1#
Nutz trying to control the position but McCain manages to sink in the hooks.
Nutz is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
McCain is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Nutz wants to escape the position.
What can Nutz do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Nutz tries to escape the position.
McCain controls the action.#T2#
McCain is not going to allow Nutz to sit and survive in this position.
My spies in Globo Gym (5000) inform me that McCain has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Nutz manages to reverse the position and now he's in McCain's guard. Nice work there by Nutz.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nutz (2) vs (8) McCain
McCain is pulling down on Nutz's head. It's preventing any offense from Nutz, at least for the moment.
Nutz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McCain's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Nutz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nutz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nutz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
McCain is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nutz (2) vs (10) McCain
Nutz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Nutz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McCain pulls his head out easily.
Nutz is trying to control but can't.
Nutz tries to get to full guard but McCain has control of the leg.
Nutz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nutz.#T4#
McCain slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nutz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McCain engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nutz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McCain's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nutz (4) vs (10) McCain
McCain looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T5#
Nutz 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.
McCain is adopting a defensive guard.
Nutz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nutz passes into half guard.
McCain slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Nutz controlling from the top position.
McCain keeping moving, preventing Nutz from controlling successfully.
McCain looking for a sweep. Not yet McCain, not yet.
Nutz postures up.
Nutz 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.
McCain 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.
McCain is controlling Nutz's posture.#T7#
Nutz trying to control the position from guard on top but McCain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nutz pushes down on McCain's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nutz wants to take a breather but McCain is having none of it.
Nutz works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Nutz (7) vs (10) McCain
Nutz tries to control but McCain wriggling away. #T8#
McCain working to try and regain half guard.
McCain keeps trying to improve his position.
Nutz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McCain is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCain is trying desperately to improve position.
McCain manages to regain half guard. Good work.
McCain is trying to get back to full guard.#T9##SUB#
Nutz seems to be working for a kimura but McCain defends the submission attempt.
Nutz prevents McCain from improving his position.
Nutz trying to control from half guard but McCain is working away.
Nutz content to control rather than advance. #T10#
Nutz wants to control but McCain is keeping him busy.
Nutz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
McCain is looking for a sweep. Nutz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T11#
Nutz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McCain desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Nutz trying to control the action but McCain is working from the bottom.
Nutz is really struggling to control McCain but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Nutz wants to pass the guard but McCain is defending well. #T12#
Nutz slows the pace down in half guard.
Nutz is looking to take a break and control but McCain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McCain makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McCain.#T13#
McCain being controlled here, momentarily.
McCain is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nutz pushing down on McCain's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nutz is controlling the pace.
#T14#
Nutz wants to pass the guard but McCain is defending well.
Nutz trying to control the pace.
McCain moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nutz 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
McCain wins on points by 10 to 7.
John McCain thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Justa Nutz stepped up to the mic, saying 'Me fight, you die'. |
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Event:
SSG 277 Finn vs McCain
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 15 losses; Huckleberry Finn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 18 losses; John McCain!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Chad Campbell and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
McCain displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Finn.
McCain feints the counter takedown.#CL#
McCain gets tackled into the cage by Finn. Finn maintains the clinch.
McCain prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD#
Finn ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Finn no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
McCain trying to control but Finn is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Finn is looking for a triangle here but McCain uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Finn (0) vs (3) McCain
McCain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Finn keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finn manages to work his way to half guard, despite McCain's best efforts.
McCain is keen to just control but Finn is a slippery customer.#T1#
Finn is looking for a sweep. McCain is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McCain not doing much here.
Finn gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Finn looking for subs off his back but McCain has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Finn actively working from the bottom here.
Finn tries to roll over but McCain keeps him under control.#T2##SUB#
Finn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Finn is looking to get back to full guard here but McCain has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Finn (0) vs (6) McCain
Finn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McCain wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Finn is working hard here to advance position.
McCain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Finn keeps working. #T3#
Finn manages to work his way to half guard, despite McCain's best efforts.
McCain prevents Finn from improving his position.
Still in half guard, McCain seems content to control.
Finn is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCain keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Finn is trying to get back to full guard.
My spies in Globo Gym (5000) inform me that McCain has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Finn looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Finn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McCain pulls his head out easily. #T5#
Finn won't allow McCain to pass to mount. #SUB#
Finn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Finn is trying to get back to full guard.
Finn wants to get back to full guard but McCain has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Finn (0) vs (9) McCain
Finn is looking for a sweep.
McCain in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Finn is trying to get back to half guard.#T6#
Finn sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Finn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Finn actively working from the bottom here.#T7#
McCain is trying to control the action in half guard but Finn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, McCain seems content to control.
Finn wants to get back to full guard.
McCain is controlling the pace.
Let's hope that McCain 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.
Finn wants to get back to full guard.
McCain looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T8##SUB#
McCain taking a breather but there's no such thing in a fight! Finn has locked on to a kimura from the bottom - he uses it to sweep and is now looking to finish from the top position! He's got it! McCain has tapped! Great work by Finn! Lay and pray doesn't pay, kids! Just remember, you heard it here first.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Huckleberry Finn!
Huckleberry Finn retains his middleweight title!
Huckleberry Finn seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSG 263 Johnson vs Solo
Date: Feb 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 18 losses; John McCain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Tommy Reed!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
McCain scores with a takedown into Reed's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McCain (2) vs (0) Reed
McCain is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McCain has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB2#
Reed has his foot on McCain's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McCain works his way back into a safe position though.
Reed looking to hit a scissor sweep but McCain is one step ahead there.
Reed wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and McCain is now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed trying to get back to full guard but McCain takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (5) vs (0) Reed
Reed is looking to improve his position but McCain isn't that keen on the idea.#T1#
Reed tries to hold on but McCain postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reed is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Reed wants to hold on but McCain pushes him away.
McCain is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Reed is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: McCain (8) vs (0) Reed
Reed is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by McCain.
Reed staying busy and making it hard for McCain to control.
McCain has good solid back control here. #T2##SUB#
McCain working for a choke but Reed is defending well.
Reed tries to break free.
Reed trying to control the action but McCain just sinks the hooks in.
McCain keeps control of the position easily here as Reed tries to buck him off.
#T3#
Reed breaks McCain's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (8) vs (2) Reed
Reed preventing the sweep.
Reed passes McCain's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Reed prevents McCain from improving his position.#SUB2#
Reed is looking for a kimura but McCain is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Reed to get the leverage. #T4##SUB2#
Reed is looking for a kimura but McCain is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Reed to get the leverage.
McCain moves into full guard.
Reed wants to control from the top but McCain keeps moving.
Reed stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reed sitting in guard here, content to control. #T5#
McCain wants to sweep but no luck.
McCain keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully.
McCain 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.
McCain bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Reed's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (10) vs (2) Reed
McCain looking to sit in guard and control but Reed gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (10) vs (4) Reed
McCain keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully. #T6#
Reed controls from within his opponent's guard.
Reed tries to free his leg and advance position but McCain is retaining full guard.
McCain managing to control the position.
McCain being controlled here, momentarily.
McCain wants to sweep but no luck. #T7#
Reed trying to control but McCain is working from the bottom.
McCain 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.#SUB2#
Reed drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McCain dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (12) vs (4) Reed#SUB2#
McCain avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McCain sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T8#
Reed manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McCain manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (12) vs (6) Reed
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but McCain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reed sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McCain keeping full guard, as Reed tries to pass. #T9#
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but McCain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCain has control of Reed's left arm, preventing Reed from doing any damage.
McCain looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Reed is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Reed looking to sit in guard and control but McCain gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (14) vs (6) Reed#T10#
Reed is trying to control the position but McCain postures up.
Reed is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
McCain looking to sit in guard and control but Reed gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (14) vs (8) Reed
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McCain holds on and takes a little breather.
McCain wants to sweep here but Reed controlling him for the moment.
McCain keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully. #T11##SUB#
McCain working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reed doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Reed manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McCain has control of Reed's left arm, preventing Reed from doing any damage.
Reed not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Reed looking to pass the guard. #T12#
Reed is stalling in the full guard.
Reed wants to control from the top but McCain keeps moving.
Reed showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Reed has gone for a leg lock! McCain slips out almost immediately though and dives into Reed's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (16) vs (8) Reed
Reed can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McCain controls the pace.#T13#
McCain trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCain is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Reed is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
McCain not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McCain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T14#
McCain not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reed pulls McCain in close to prevent any damage.
Reed looking to hit a scissor sweep but McCain is one step ahead there.
McCain sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reed looking to hit a scissor sweep but McCain is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
McCain takes the fight on points by 16 to 8.
A relieved looking John McCain 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:
SSG 256 McCain vs Marden
Date: Jan 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 18 losses; John McCain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Bulla Marden!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Franklyn Lucas and Lou da Vinci.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Marden closes the distance and clinches up with McCain, looking for a takedown. Marden pushes McCain against the cage but McCain circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Marden fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McCain avoids it really well and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Marden.
McCain attempts a counter takedown but Marden avoids it well and moves away.
John McCain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bulla Marden.
Marden has a takedown stuffed.
McCain attempts a counter takedown but Marden avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by McCain. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: McCain (4) vs (0) Marden
Marden holds on to McCain's head and controls the position momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marden is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McCain's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
McCain is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Marden sees it coming and defends easily.
McCain seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marden does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Marden is concentrating on defense, preventing McCain from advancing position.
Marden is staying active underneath McCain, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McCain is really struggling to control Marden but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Marden is looking for a sweep. McCain is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McCain has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Marden wants to control but McCain is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Marden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Marden is trying to maintain the position but McCain is very close to passing his half guard.
McCain seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marden does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Marden 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.
Marden tries to regain full guard. Instead though, McCain has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (7) vs (0) Marden
Marden is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
McCain content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCain seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Marden is holding on tight.
McCain trying to control but Marden is having none of it.
McCain sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Marden wants to control but McCain is having none of it.
Marden is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but McCain is staying active.
Marden tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Marden tries to hold on but McCain postures up.
Marden is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Marden tries to hold on but McCain postures up.
Marden stops McCain from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Marden tries to lock up and control but McCain gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Marden might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McCain haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Marden is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4#
Marden sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Marden moves into full guard.
McCain looking to pass the guard.
McCain 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marden has control of McCain's left arm, preventing McCain from doing any damage.
Marden lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (7) vs (2) Marden
McCain keeping full guard, as Marden tries to pass.
McCain trying to keep a closed guard but Marden is proving a slippery customer.
#T5#
McCain keeping moving, preventing Marden from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Marden drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McCain manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Marden has McCain in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (9) vs (2) Marden
Marden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McCain wants to control from the top but Marden keeps moving.
McCain wants to pass the guard but Marden is keeping the position.
McCain showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T6#
Marden looking to control.
Marden has his hands on McCain's head, controlling the position.
Marden keeping moving, preventing McCain from controlling successfully.
Marden has his hands on McCain's head, controlling the position.
Marden working a defensive guard here.
McCain forces his way into half guard.
Marden is trying to control but can't.
#T7#
Marden is concentrating on defense, preventing McCain from advancing position.
McCain trying to control from half guard but Marden is working away.
Marden is trying to get back to full guard.
Marden trying to control here.
Marden keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Marden wants to control but McCain is keeping busy.
Marden tries to regain full guard. Instead though, McCain has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (12) vs (2) Marden#T8#
Marden looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: McCain (15) vs (2) Marden
McCain keeps control of the position as Marden tries to break free.
Marden staying busy and making it hard for McCain to control.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Marden is in bad spot here.
Marden is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T9#
McCain not allowing Marden to control his hands.
Marden is really stuck here.
McCain tries to keep control of the position but Marden is staying busy.
Marden is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Marden defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of McCain's arms.
McCain avoiding Marden 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Marden is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Marden is trying to break free.
#T10#
McCain has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Marden's body.
You can see the frustration on Marden's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Marden tries to break free.
Marden looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
McCain keeps control of the position as Marden tries to break free.
#T11#
Marden trying to control the action but McCain just sinks the hooks in.
You can see the frustration on Marden's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
McCain tries to get the hooks in deep but Marden pushed the leg off.
I would not like to be Marden right now.
Marden turns into McCain and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (15) vs (4) Marden
Marden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McCain is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Marden tries to free his leg and advance position but McCain is retaining full guard.
Marden is looking to pass into half guard but McCain pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now McCain is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (17) vs (4) Marden
Marden has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marden is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (17) vs (6) Marden#T12#
McCain controlling Marden's posture. #SUB2#
Marden is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McCain is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McCain has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (19) vs (6) Marden
McCain controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Marden is trying to control the position but McCain postures up. #SUB2#
Marden had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McCain defends it easily.
Marden pulls McCain in close to prevent any damage. #T13#
McCain sitting in guard here, content to control.
Marden looking for a sweep. Not yet Marden, not yet.
Marden trying to control the position.
Marden looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but McCain puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Marden is trying to get back to full guard.
McCain controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Marden actively working from the bottom here.#T14#
Marden wants to improve his position but McCain is controlling well.
McCain stalling. #SUB#
McCain is looking for a kimura but Marden is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McCain to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Marden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Marden is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Marden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marden trying to control but McCain postures up.
McCain is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that's the end of the fight!
McCain takes the fight on points by 19 to 6.
Our winner, John McCain, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSG 252 Kersikov vs McCain
Date: Jan 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 12 losses; Nykolai Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 18 losses; John McCain!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nice takedown defense from McCain. No joy for Kersikov on that attempt. #TD#
Kersikov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching McCain on his heels. He'll look to pass McCain's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) McCain
McCain controlling Kersikov's posture.
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.
Kersikov 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Kersikov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
McCain is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
McCain is still trying to improve position.
McCain wants to improve his position but instead Kersikov has moved into half guard.
McCain is trying to control but can't.
McCain tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Kersikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Kersikov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
McCain has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
McCain is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McCain is doing well to control the position and prevent Kersikov from advancing to side control.
McCain trying to control here.
#T4#
Kersikov trying to control from McCain's half guard. McCain has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
McCain wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
McCain is continuing to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
McCain trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
McCain wants to sweep but no luck.
McCain is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but McCain keeps moving.
McCain keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass. #T6#
McCain keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
McCain is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
McCain controlling the position.
McCain looking to control.
Kersikov being controlled here momentarily. #T7#
Kersikov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
McCain is adopting a defensive guard.
McCain tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T8#
McCain pulls Kersikov in to control the position.
Kersikov stays in close to McCain's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
McCain is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Kersikov has his hands clasped together but McCain extends and breaks Kersikov's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by McCain.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John McCain!
John McCain thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 245 Johnson vs McCain
Date: Dec 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 10 losses; Drake Johnson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 18 losses; John McCain!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
McCain has Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Johnson jumps guard.
#SUB#
Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McCain can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
McCain got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McCain has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCain looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Johnson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McCain defends well.
Johnson is pulling down on McCain's head. It's preventing any offense from McCain, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCain sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Johnson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1##SUB#
Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McCain being controlled here momentarily.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing McCain from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Johnson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McCain gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
McCain controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Johnson looking for a guillotine here but McCain defends easily.
#SUB#
Johnson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! McCain escapes and throws Johnson's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (0) vs (3) McCain
Johnson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Johnson is trying to escape the position but McCain is controlling the position.
My spies in Globo Gym inform me that McCain has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T3#
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McCain's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
McCain is trying to control. Johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McCain is taking a breather. Johnson 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.
McCain is thwarting Johnson's attempts to control the position.
Still in half guard, McCain seems content to control.#T4#
Johnson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Johnson working for submissions but it's allowed McCain to get to half guard.
Johnson wants to sweep but McCain has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (0) vs (6) McCain
Johnson tries to buck McCain off but McCain is having none of it.
McCain is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Johnson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
McCain moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Johnson (0) vs (8) McCain#T5#
Johnson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Johnson tries to hold on but McCain pushes him away.
McCain prevents Johnson from getting the reversal.
McCain looking to control but Johnson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Johnson tries to hold on but McCain postures up.#T6#
McCain controlling his opponent.
McCain tries to control but Johnson wriggling away.
Johnson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McCain tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Johnson wants to control but McCain is having none of it.
Johnson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at CHECMATE PRIME MMA , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T7#
McCain controlling from the full mount.
Johnson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
McCain works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (0) vs (11) McCain
Johnson wants to hold on but McCain pushes him away.
Johnson is squirming around, avoiding McCain's attempts to control the action.
Johnson is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T8#
McCain controlling his opponent.
Johnson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McCain tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McCain tries to control but Johnson wriggling away.
Johnson tries to hold on but McCain postures up.#T9#
Johnson can't escape the position.
McCain avoids the attempt from Johnson to control.#SUB2#
McCain is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Johnson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Johnson shrugs it off.
Johnson tries to lock up and control but McCain gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McCain wants to control the pace but Johnson is squirming around nicely.
McCain controlling the pace for now.
Johnson tries to lock up and control but McCain gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McCain looking to control and managing it successfully. #T10#
McCain trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McCain is stalling here but it's allowed Johnson to get half guard.
McCain wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it. #SUB#
Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McCain trying to control from Johnson's half guard. Johnson has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB#
Johnson has an active guard here but McCain has managed to pass into half guard.
#T11##SUB#
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
McCain tries to pass the half guard into mount. Johnson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Johnson trying to control but McCain postures up.
McCain is taking a breather. Johnson 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.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
McCain controlling the action here. #T12#
McCain trying to control from half guard but Johnson is working away.
Johnson is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute McCain jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (0) vs (14) McCain
McCain works to advance to full mount. Johnson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Johnson (0) vs (16) McCain
McCain controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T13#
McCain tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Johnson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Johnson tries to hold on but McCain postures up.
Johnson prevents any damage by holding on tight.
McCain prevents Johnson from getting the reversal.
McCain avoids the attempt from Johnson to control.
McCain tries to control but Johnson wriggling away. #T14#
Johnson wants to control but McCain is having none of it.
Johnson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McCain is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
McCain looking to control and managing it successfully.
Johnson is squirming around, avoiding McCain's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
McCain wins on points by 16 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, John McCain thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 241 Finn vs Johnson
Date: Dec 17, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 11 losses; Dan Macker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 17 losses; John McCain!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and Jorge Garcia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
McCain closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Macker is pressed up against the cage. McCain has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Macker down to the mat. Macker avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Macker dives in for a single leg takedown but McCain sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Macker has picked McCain up - he's going for a ride! Macker dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Macker (2) vs (0) McCain
McCain trying to hold on to Macker's head to control him but Macker postures up.
McCain is trying to get back to full guard.
Macker tries to pass the half guard into mount. McCain knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McCain has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Macker controlling the action here.
Macker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macker works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (5) vs (0) McCain#T1#
McCain is desperately trying to improve his position but Macker has a good base and remains in mount.
McCain is squirming around, avoiding Macker's attempts to control the action.
McCain is trying desperately to improve position.
McCain keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
McCain wants to hold on but Macker pushes him away.
McCain is looking to improve his position but Macker isn't that keen on the idea.
Macker controlling from mount. #T3#
McCain regains half guard.
McCain is looking to control Macker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McCain avoid being mounted?
McCain is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Macker is looking for a kimura but McCain is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Macker to get the leverage.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Macker in particular looking to stall.#T4##SUB#
Macker looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Macker wants to pass the guard but McCain is defending well.
McCain trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Macker manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (8) vs (0) McCain#T5#
Macker wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
McCain is squirming around, avoiding Macker's attempts to control the action.
Macker fails to move to back control.
Macker content just to control the position here.
McCain is looking to get to half guard.#T6#
Macker controlling from the full mount.
McCain tries to lock up and control but Macker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Macker controlling from the full mount.
McCain regains half guard.
Well, if Macker is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T7#
Macker is keen to just control but McCain is a slippery customer.
Macker trying to mount his opponent but McCain defends it.
McCain is trying to maintain the position but Macker is very close to passing his half guard.
Macker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McCain is refusing to be controlled, as Macker sits in half guard. #T8#
McCain makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McCain.
Macker trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but McCain manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macker (8) vs (2) McCain
McCain postures up.
Macker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McCain's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macker (10) vs (2) McCain
McCain keeping moving, preventing Macker from controlling successfully.
Macker 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. #T9#
Macker won't allow McCain to sweep him here.
Macker looking to pass the guard.
McCain wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T10#
Macker controls from within his opponent's guard.
Macker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCain is keeping the position for now.
McCain looking for a sweep. Not yet McCain, not yet.
McCain wants to hit a sweep here but Macker passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for McCain there! Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (13) vs (2) McCain
McCain keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T11#
McCain manages to regain half guard. Good work.
McCain is trying to get back to full guard.
McCain is still trying to improve position.
Macker is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T12#
McCain keeping full guard, as Macker tries to pass. #SUB2#
McCain had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Macker defends it easily.
Macker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T13#
McCain wants to sweep here but Macker controlling him for the moment.
Macker trying to control but McCain is working from the bottom.
Macker stays in close to McCain's body and controls the position.
Macker advances to half guard. #T14#
McCain slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Macker slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (16) vs (2) McCain
McCain is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
McCain is trying to get back to full guard.
Macker takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Macker takes the fight on points by 16 to 2.
A relieved looking Dan Macker 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:
SSG 237 Maximus vs Hlervu
Date: Dec 03, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 17 losses; John McCain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Toyotomi Ieyasu!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Ieyasu has managed to clinch.
#TD#
McCain has picked Ieyasu up - he's going for a ride! McCain dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McCain (2) vs (0) Ieyasu
Ieyasu is looking for a sweep. McCain 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.
Ieyasu won't allow McCain to pass to mount.
McCain controlling the action here.
McCain has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ieyasu is looking for a sweep. McCain is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ieyasu trying to control but McCain postures up.
#T1#
McCain trying to control the pace.
Ieyasu trying to hold on to McCain's head to control him but McCain postures up.
#SUB2#
Ieyasu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ieyasu keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T2#
Ieyasu is trying to maintain the position but McCain is very close to passing his half guard.
Still in half guard, McCain seems content to control.
Ieyasu trying to control here.
McCain is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ieyasu wants to improve his position but McCain is controlling well.
#T3#
Ieyasu is still trying to improve position.
We've been informed that Ieyasu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ieyasu wants to control but McCain is keeping busy.
McCain performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
McCain passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (5) vs (0) Ieyasu#T4#
McCain tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ieyasu working to try and regain half guard.
Ieyasu is trying to escape the mount but McCain keeps good control and instead manages to take Ieyasu's back.
Score +3 for taking back: McCain (8) vs (0) Ieyasu
You can see the frustration on Ieyasu's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
McCain biding his time, controlling Ieyasu. #T5#
McCain is trying to stick to Ieyasu's back but Ieyasu is turning into McCain. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in McCain's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ieyasu. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (8) vs (2) Ieyasu
Ieyasu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ieyasu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McCain controlling Ieyasu's posture.
Ieyasu looking to sit in guard and control but McCain gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (10) vs (2) Ieyasu
McCain trying to control but Ieyasu is working from the bottom. #T6#
McCain postures up.
#SUB2#
Ieyasu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McCain's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ieyasu pulls McCain in close to his closed guard and prevents McCain from doing any damage or advancing position.#T7#
McCain wants to pass the guard but Ieyasu is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Ieyasu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McCain is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T8#
Ieyasu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Ieyasu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ieyasu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T9#
McCain not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McCain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McCain is working hard here to advance position.
Ieyasu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T10#
McCain showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McCain trying to control the position from guard on top but Ieyasu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ieyasu trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Ieyasu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McCain defends well.#T11##SUB2#
Ieyasu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ieyasu trying to keep a closed guard but McCain is proving a slippery customer.
Ieyasu has McCain pulled in close to control his posture. #T12#
McCain controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ieyasu keeping full guard, as McCain tries to pass. #T13#
McCain engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ieyasu wants to control the position but McCain says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Ieyasu moves into full guard.
McCain looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T14##SUB2#
Ieyasu looking for a guillotine here but McCain defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ieyasu has his foot on McCain's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McCain works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
McCain takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
A relieved looking John McCain 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:
SSG 233 McCain vs Finn
Date: Nov 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 16 losses; John McCain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 15 losses; Huckleberry Finn!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
McCain instigates a clinch.
Finn gets underhooks to prevent McCain's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Finn manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Finn looking to hit a scissor sweep but McCain is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Finn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McCain can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Finn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Finn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McCain doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McCain manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McCain is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1##SUB2#
Finn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McCain can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Finn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McCain defends well.
McCain trying to control but Finn is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Finn has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. McCain is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Finn. Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (3) vs (0) Finn
Finn tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but McCain presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: McCain (5) vs (0) Finn#T2#
McCain trying to control but Finn is having none of it.
Finn regains half guard.
McCain has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Finn wants to improve his position but McCain is controlling well.
Finn manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Finn working for a triangle but McCain defends it easily.
#T3##SUB2#
Finn is looking for a triangle but McCain pushes his legs off easily.
Finn can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McCain controls the pace.#SUB2#
Finn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Finn working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because McCain has passed into half guard!
Finn gets back to full guard.
#T4#
McCain won't allow Finn to sweep him here.
McCain engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Finn looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McCain passes into half guard.
Finn manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
McCain is posturing up here but Finn has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! McCain tries to roll out but it's too tight and McCain has to tap! Slick submission there by Finn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Huckleberry Finn!
Huckleberry Finn is the new middleweight champion!
Huckleberry Finn decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 225 Elvul vs McCain
Date: Nov 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 9 losses; Dreynos Elvul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 16 losses; John McCain!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
McCain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McCain tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
McCain shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McCain showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Elvul (0) vs (2) McCain#SUB#
Elvul actively working from the bottom here.
Elvul wants to improve his position but McCain is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Elvul actively working from the bottom here.
McCain is pressing down on Elvul's thigh, looking to free his foot. Elvul is holding on for now. #T1##SUB2#
McCain is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Elvul is just riding it out for now. McCain eventually gives up the hold.
McCain trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Elvul looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
McCain tries to pass to full mount but Elvul defends it.
McCain performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Elvul makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Elvul.#SUB#
Elvul throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! McCain escapes and throws Elvul's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Elvul (0) vs (5) McCain#SUB2#
McCain wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Elvul, who protects the arm well.
Elvul is not content to let McCain control the position. #T4#
McCain moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Elvul (0) vs (7) McCain
Elvul is trying desperately to improve position.
McCain looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
McCain goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Elvul turns into him and now he's in McCain's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Elvul (2) vs (7) McCain#T5##SUB#
Elvul drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McCain manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Elvul has McCain in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Elvul (2) vs (9) McCain
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCain 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.
Elvul tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T6#
McCain trying to control but Elvul is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elvul looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McCain trying to control but Elvul is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Elvul escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McCain gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McCain passes Elvul's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T7#
McCain trying to control from Elvul's half guard. Elvul has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB#
Elvul looking for a guillotine here but McCain defends easily.
#SUB#
Elvul is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T8#
Elvul looking to hit a scissor sweep but McCain is one step ahead there.
McCain trying to control but Elvul is working from the bottom.
McCain works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Elvul is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T9#
McCain is stalling here. Elvul is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! McCain seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Elvul has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Elvul (6) vs (9) McCain
McCain tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Elvul goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, McCain has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Elvul but great work by McCain. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Elvul (6) vs (13) McCain
Elvul tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
McCain is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Elvul has escaped the position, nice work there.
Elvul tries to bench press McCain off him but McCain keeps the position. #T10#
McCain advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Elvul (6) vs (15) McCain
McCain wants to control the pace but Elvul is squirming around nicely.
McCain controlling from mount.
Elvul tries to reverse the position but McCain maintains control.
McCain looking to control but Elvul is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T11#
Elvul is trying to escape the mount.
Elvul is squirming around, avoiding McCain's attempts to control the action.
Elvul can't escape the position.
#T12#
Elvul is trying to escape the mount but McCain keeps good control and instead manages to take Elvul's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Elvul (6) vs (18) McCain
McCain trying to control momentarily.
Elvul tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T13#
Elvul is in all sorts of trouble here.
McCain looking to control and managing it successfully.
Elvul is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Oblivion Gate, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Elvul is trying desperately to improve position.
McCain content just to control the position here.
Elvul tries to improve his position but instead McCain has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Elvul (6) vs (21) McCain
Elvul rolls, trying to escape but McCain keeps control of the position.
#T14##SUB2#
McCain has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Elvul has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Elvul rolls, trying to escape but McCain keeps control of the position.
McCain controls the action.
Elvul is trying to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A bit of a pause in the action here. McCain controlling the positon.
McCain's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
McCain wins on points by 21 to 6.
John McCain is the new middleweight champion!
John McCain seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSG 218 Helvig vs McCain
Date: Oct 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 20 losses; Bjørn Helvig! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 16 losses; John McCain!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
McCain forces Helvig back against the cage and clinches.
Helvig goes for a takedown in the clinch but McCain prevents it.
#TD2#
McCain wants the takedown. Helvig is fighting it off but McCain persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Helvig's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Helvig (0) vs (2) McCain
McCain preventing the sweep.
McCain trying to control the position from guard on top but Helvig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Helvig is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McCain wants to control from the top but Helvig keeps moving.
Helvig tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCain wants to control from the top but Helvig keeps moving.
Helvig looking to control.
#SUB#
Helvig looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Helvig keeping moving, preventing McCain from controlling successfully.
My spies in Globo Gym inform me that McCain has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1#
Helvig can't keep his opponent in guard - McCain advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McCain passes into side control, despite Helvig's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (0) vs (5) McCain
Helvig can't do much from the bottom here.
McCain gets to mount! Helvig was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Helvig (0) vs (7) McCain
Helvig really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB2#
McCain looking to secure an arm triangle but Helvig defends it well.
Helvig is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
McCain trying to control but Helvig is having none of it.
Helvig is in all sorts of trouble here.
Helvig is working hard here to advance position.
McCain wants to control the pace but Helvig is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCain might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Helvig haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T3#
Helvig is working to get back to half guard.
Helvig bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (2) vs (7) McCain
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helvig sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McCain's guard.
Helvig content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Helvig looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Helvig trying to control from half guard but McCain is working away.
Helvig uses his free foot to push down on McCain's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for McCain. Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (5) vs (7) McCain
McCain tries to hold on but Helvig pushes him away.
Helvig wants to control the pace but McCain is squirming around nicely.
Helvig is looking to take McCain's back but instead McCain gets back to half guard. Nice work.
McCain tries to get to full guard but Helvig has control of the leg.
McCain manages to get to full guard.
#T5#
Helvig is looking to advance position but McCain has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Helvig (5) vs (11) McCain
Helvig is desperately trying to improve his position but McCain has a good base and remains in mount.
Helvig sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Helvig wants to control but McCain is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Helvig looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Helvig wants to improve his position but McCain is controlling well.
Helvig wants to sweep but McCain has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (5) vs (14) McCain#T6#
Helvig seems a little lost for a moment, as McCain dominates the positioning.
Helvig is trying to control McCain's posture but McCain avoids it.
Helvig gets back to half guard.
Helvig gets back to full guard.
McCain controls from within his opponent's guard.
Helvig manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McCain manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (7) vs (14) McCain
McCain controlling Helvig's posture. #T7#
Helvig trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but McCain manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (7) vs (16) McCain
McCain wants to control from the top but Helvig keeps moving. #SUB#
Helvig working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McCain doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McCain manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Helvig looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T8##SUB#
Helvig has his foot on McCain's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McCain works his way back into a safe position though.
McCain wants to control from the top but Helvig keeps moving.
McCain tries to free his leg and advance position but Helvig is retaining full guard.
Helvig keeping moving, preventing McCain from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Helvig escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McCain gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Helvig working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because McCain has passed into half guard!
Helvig controlling the position well. #T9#
Helvig is refusing to be controlled, as McCain sits in half guard.
Helvig tries to roll over but McCain keeps him under control.
McCain wants to pass to mount but Helvig is defending the position.
Helvig is staying active underneath McCain, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
McCain looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
McCain is keen to just control but Helvig is a slippery customer.#T10#
Helvig regains full guard. Nicely done.
McCain stopping the sweep attempt from Helvig.
Helvig bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McCain's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (9) vs (16) McCain
McCain looking for a sweep. Not yet McCain, not yet.
McCain is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Helvig trying to control the position from guard on top but McCain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Helvig stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCain swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McCain is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (9) vs (18) McCain
McCain wants to control from the top but Helvig keeps moving. #SUB#
Helvig is looking for a triangle here but McCain uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (9) vs (21) McCain
McCain tries to advance to mount but Helvig denies him.
McCain is looking to take a break and control but Helvig is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McCain takes a little break here. Helvig wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T12#
Helvig is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Helvig looks to move to half guard but instead McCain has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Helvig (9) vs (23) McCain
Helvig is working to get back to half guard.
Helvig is squirming around, avoiding McCain's attempts to control the action.
Helvig is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T13#
McCain looking to control but Helvig is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Helvig is working to get back to half guard.
McCain can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Helvig is looking to escape.
Helvig tries to reverse the position but McCain maintains control.
McCain looking to control and managing it successfully. #T14#
Helvig is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McCain can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Helvig is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCain is trying to take his opponent's back.
Helvig sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
McCain wins on points by 23 to 9.
A very excited looking John McCain made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SSG 208 McCain vs Feet
Date: Oct 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 16 losses; John McCain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Seemah Feet!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Feet will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
McCain darts in and clinches Feet up against the cage.
Feet gets underhooks to prevent McCain's takedown attempt.
McCain drops down looking for an ankle pick but Feet pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD#
McCain feints and as Feet raises his hands in defense, McCain changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McCain (2) vs (0) Feet
Feet keeping moving, preventing McCain from controlling successfully.
Feet looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McCain passes Feet's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Feet told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feet tries to regain full guard. Instead though, McCain has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (5) vs (0) Feet
Feet can't escape the position.
#T1##SUB#
Feet tries to improve his position but McCain has taken his back! McCain has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Feet tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! McCain pushes Feet away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John McCain!
During a confident post fight interview, John McCain thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 205 Majere vs Tosanesti
Date: Sep 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 17 losses; Jaxon Bremner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 16 losses; John McCain!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Bremner has McCain up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Bremner pulls McCain into guard.
McCain is fighting to break Bremner's control of his arms but Bremner is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Bremner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McCain can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Bremner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McCain defends it easily.
Bremner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bremner is looking to sweep but instead, McCain has passed into half guard.
Bremner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bremner is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Bremner trying to control but McCain postures up.
#SUB#
Bremner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McCain pulls his head out easily.
Bremner is trying to maintain the position but McCain is very close to passing his half guard.
Bremner is looking for a sweep. McCain is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McCain trying to pass the guard but Bremner defending well. #SUB#
Bremner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bremner is looking to control McCain's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bremner avoid being mounted?
McCain is pressing down on Bremner's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bremner is holding on for now.
Bremner has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2#
Bremner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McCain seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bremner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McCain is thwarting Bremner's attempts to control the position.
Still in half guard, McCain seems content to control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McCain is keen to just control but Bremner is a slippery customer.
Bremner wants to improve his position but McCain is controlling well.
McCain content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Bremner is trying to maintain the position but McCain is very close to passing his half guard.
Bremner is trying to get back to full guard.
McCain controlling the action here.
Bremner is looking to get back to full guard here but McCain has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (0) vs (3) McCain#T4#
Bremner looks to move to half guard but instead McCain has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bremner (0) vs (5) McCain
Bremner manages to regain half guard. Good work.
McCain tries to pass to full mount but Bremner defends it.
McCain is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bremner! Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (0) vs (8) McCain
Bremner is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McCain looking to control but Bremner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McCain sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
My spies in Globo Gym inform me that McCain has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bremner tries to reverse the position but McCain maintains control.#T5#
Bremner gets back to half guard.
McCain moves into full mount! Bremner won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (0) vs (11) McCain
Bremner looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bremner (0) vs (14) McCain
McCain is not going to allow Bremner to sit and survive in this position.
McCain biding his time, controlling Bremner. #SUB2#
McCain looking for the choke but no joy. #T6#
What can Bremner do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
McCain avoiding Bremner 's attempts to control his hands.
Bremner turns into McCain and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bremner (2) vs (14) McCain
McCain pulls Bremner in close to his closed guard and prevents Bremner from doing any damage or advancing position.
McCain looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bremner is one step ahead there.
Bremner wants to pass the guard but McCain is keeping the position.#T7#
Bremner looking to sit in guard and control but McCain gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bremner (2) vs (16) McCain
McCain stopping the sweep attempt from Bremner.
McCain engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bremner is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bremner (4) vs (16) McCain
Bremner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McCain does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McCain is looking for a sweep. Bremner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T8#
McCain is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bremner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Bremner is looking for a kimura but McCain is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bremner to get the leverage.
Bremner trying to pass the guard but McCain defending well.
McCain wants to get back to full guard.
McCain is refusing to be controlled, as Bremner sits in half guard.
Bremner is thwarting McCain's attempts to control the position.
Bremner is looking to stall here but McCain recovers full guard.
Bremner looking to pass the guard.
McCain wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T9#
Bremner tries to free his leg and advance position but McCain is retaining full guard.
Bremner engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bremner wants to control from the top but McCain keeps moving. #T10#
Bremner postures up.
Bremner looking to pass the guard.
Bremner wants to control from the top but McCain keeps moving.
Bremner looking to sit in guard and control but McCain gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bremner (4) vs (18) McCain
McCain sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McCain wants to control from the top but Bremner keeps moving. #SUB#
Bremner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T11#
McCain won't allow Bremner to sweep him here.
Bremner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McCain's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bremner (6) vs (18) McCain
McCain manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bremner manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bremner (6) vs (20) McCain
McCain passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (6) vs (23) McCain
McCain controlling the position from side mount.
Bremner tries to bench press McCain off him but McCain keeps the position.
Bremner manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bremner wants to improve his position but McCain is controlling well.
#T12#
McCain is pressing down on Bremner's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bremner is holding on for now.
Bremner tries to roll over but McCain keeps him under control.
McCain tries to pass to full mount but Bremner defends it.
McCain moves into full mount! Bremner won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (6) vs (26) McCain
McCain wants to take his opponent's back but Bremner doesn't allow it.
Bremner can't escape the position.
#T13#
McCain takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McCain can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bremner is looking to escape.
McCain tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bremner sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bremner wants to get back to full guard but McCain has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (6) vs (29) McCain#T14#
Bremner is trying to work for a sweep but McCain has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bremner (6) vs (31) McCain
Bremner is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bremner wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Bremner (6) vs (34) McCain
McCain trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB2#
McCain patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Bremner tries to break free.
Will McCain go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
McCain is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Bremner knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Bremner for a finish.
McCain trying to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
McCain wins on points by 34 to 6.
John McCain seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (145lbs, D1): Finals - Round 3
Date: Sep 13, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 59 wins and 18 losses; John Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 15 losses; John McCain!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lee looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McCain is fending him off so far but Lee persists. Nope, McCain circles away and we're back to standing.
McCain is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
No luck for Lee with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
McCain scores with a takedown into Lee's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (0) vs (2) McCain
McCain tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Lee has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
McCain sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee keeping moving, preventing McCain from controlling successfully.
McCain wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.#T1#
Lee is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McCain content to stall in guard here.
McCain wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
McCain wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
McCain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (2) McCain
McCain is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McCain holds on and takes a little breather.
McCain wants to sweep but no luck.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
McCain can't keep his opponent in guard - Lee advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4#
Lee is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCain trying to control from the bottom.
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.#T5#
McCain wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
McCain is looking to control Lee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McCain avoid being mounted?
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lee moves into full mount! McCain won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (5) vs (2) McCain
Lee controlling the position easily from mount.
McCain is trying desperately to improve position.#T6#
Lee wants to take his opponent's back but McCain doesn't allow it.
McCain working to try and regain half guard.
Lee wants to take his opponent's back but McCain doesn't allow it. #T7#
Lee controlling the pace for now.
McCain tries to hold on but Lee postures up.
McCain working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lee controlling from the full mount. #T8#
McCain prevents Lee from taking his back.
McCain wants to hold on but Lee pushes him away.
McCain working to try and regain half guard.
McCain prevents Lee from taking his back.#T9#
McCain is trying desperately to improve position.
Lee tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McCain is controlling an arm, preventing Lee from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
McCain is desperately trying to improve his position but Lee has a good base and remains in mount.
McCain tries to hold on but Lee postures up.#T10#
Lee trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McCain is trying desperately to improve position.
McCain slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Well, if Lee is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T11#
Lee prevents McCain from improving his position.
Lee takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McCain tries to get to full guard but Lee has control of the leg.
Lee controlling the pace. #T12#
Lee is pressing down on McCain's thigh, looking to free his foot. McCain is holding on for now.
McCain is trying to maintain the position but Lee is very close to passing his half guard.
McCain has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Lee slows the pace down in half guard. #T13#
Lee looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lee is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T14#
McCain is trying to hold Lee in close to prevent damage but Lee has managed to pass into half guard.
Lee controlling the pace.
McCain controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Lee with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
John Lee is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking John Lee made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (145lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Sep 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 15 losses; John McCain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; George Smith!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Smith goes for a double leg but McCain avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McCain continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Smith decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McCain (0) vs (2) Smith
Smith trying to control the action but McCain is working from the bottom.
Smith frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (0) vs (5) Smith
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCain is squirming around, avoiding Smith's attempts to control the action.
Smith is trying to take his opponent's back.
#SUB2#
Smith goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now McCain is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (2) vs (5) Smith
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
Smith looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but McCain puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Smith wants to control but McCain is keeping busy.
Smith 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.#T1#
McCain wants to pass to mount but Smith is defending the position.
Smith is looking to get back to full guard here but McCain has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (5) vs (5) Smith
Smith regains half guard.#SUB2#
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McCain trying to control the pace.
McCain trying to mount his opponent but Smith defends it.
McCain has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Smith is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McCain's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McCain's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McCain (5) vs (9) Smith#T2#
Smith is riding his opponent, not letting McCain buck him off.
McCain tries to escape but Smith has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Smith struggling to keep hold of the position.
Smith is not going to allow McCain to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
McCain is having to fend off submission attempts from Smith, who is looking to sink in the choke. Smith doesn't have the hooks in though and McCain manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (7) vs (9) Smith
McCain stays in close to Smith's body and controls the position.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but McCain is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Smith can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McCain controls the pace.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but McCain has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (10) vs (9) Smith
The referee asks McCain politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. McCain prefers to stall for the moment though.
Smith is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McCain trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McCain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working. #T4#
Smith manages to work his way to half guard, despite McCain's best efforts.
McCain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
McCain is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Smith is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Smith won't allow McCain to pass to mount.
Smith trying to hold on to McCain's head to control him but McCain postures up.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
Smith is trying to control but can't.
McCain has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (13) vs (9) Smith
McCain can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smith is looking to escape.
Smith looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: McCain (16) vs (9) Smith
Smith is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
I really don't envy Smith right now.
#T6#
McCain is not going to allow Smith to sit and survive in this position.
Smith wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
McCain is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Smith breaks McCain's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (16) vs (11) Smith
Smith wants to pass the guard but McCain is keeping the position.#SUB#
McCain working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T7#
McCain bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (18) vs (11) Smith
Smith can't keep his opponent in guard - McCain advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McCain is thwarting Smith's attempts to control the position.
Smith moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McCain is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McCain might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Smith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McCain gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T8#
McCain sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McCain advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (21) vs (11) Smith
Smith tries to improve position but can't.
McCain advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: McCain (23) vs (11) Smith
Smith is squirming around, avoiding McCain's attempts to control the action.
Smith is trying to escape the mount.
#T9#
McCain avoids the attempt from Smith to control.
Smith is desperately trying to improve his position but McCain has a good base and remains in mount.
Smith is still trying to improve position.
Smith looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: McCain (26) vs (11) Smith
Smith tries to break free.
I would not like to be Smith right now.
#T10#
Smith tries to roll but McCain sticks to his back.
Smith tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
McCain controlling his opponent.
McCain prevents Smith from getting the reversal.
McCain tries to control but Smith wriggling away.
Smith tries to reverse the position but McCain maintains control.
McCain controlling the position easily from mount. #T11#
Smith is trying to escape the mount.
Smith is controlling an arm, preventing McCain from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Smith can't escape the position.
McCain trying to control but Smith is having none of it.
McCain content just to control the position here.
Smith is looking to improve his position but McCain isn't that keen on the idea.#T12#
McCain looking to control but Smith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smith looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: McCain (29) vs (11) Smith
McCain gets his hands free as Smith looks to control.
Smith rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Smith tries to roll over but McCain keeps him under control.
Smith trying to control but McCain postures up.
McCain is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McCain in particular looking to stall.#T13##SUB#
McCain is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McCain prevents Smith from improving his position.
McCain seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
McCain is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smith defends it well.
Smith trying to control here.
Smith makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Smith.
McCain sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T14#
Smith is trying to keep McCain in close.
McCain stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Smith pulls McCain in close to his closed guard and prevents McCain from doing any damage or advancing position.
McCain slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
McCain takes the fight on points by 29 to 11.
An out of breath John McCain thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (145lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 11, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 15 losses; John McCain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 47 losses; Arm Breaker!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Breaker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McCain as he avoids it easily.
Breaker fails with a takedown attempt.
McCain feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
McCain darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McCain (2) vs (0) Breaker
McCain prevents Breaker from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCain looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
McCain not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Breaker looking for a kimura from the bottom but McCain passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (5) vs (0) Breaker
McCain controls the position.
Breaker is looking to regain half guard here but McCain keeps moving and retains side control.
McCain content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T2#
Breaker struggling a bit here.#SUB#
McCain tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McCain has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Breaker is trying to escape the position but McCain is controlling the position.
Breaker is looking for a sweep.#T3#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
McCain tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
McCain takes a little break here. Breaker wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T4#
Breaker tries to bench press McCain off him but McCain keeps the position. #T5#
McCain controls the position.
Breaker is trying to control McCain's posture but McCain avoids it.
Breaker sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from McCain's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
McCain trying to control the pace.
Breaker trying to hold on to McCain's head to control him but McCain postures up.
Breaker wants to get back to full guard but McCain has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (8) vs (0) Breaker#T6#
Breaker wants to control but McCain postures up.
McCain controlling from side mount. #SUB#
McCain tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McCain has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Breaker is looking to regain half guard here but McCain keeps moving and retains side control. #T7#
A lull in the action here as McCain stalls from top position.
Breaker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McCain wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McCain trying to control the position but Breaker is working away. #T8#
Breaker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McCain will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Breaker prevents McCain from improving position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCain is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Breaker will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Breaker tries to improve position but can't. #T9#
The referee asks McCain politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. McCain prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB#
Breaker wants to improve his position, back to half guard but McCain has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Breaker's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Breaker is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for McCain!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). John McCain!
John McCain seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (145lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 15 losses; John McCain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 8 losses; Aleksander Kazimierz!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Kazimierz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kazimierz tries to pull guard but McCain forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
McCain has clasped his hands together around Kazimierz's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: McCain (4) vs (0) Kazimierz
Kazimierz can't do much from the bottom here.
Kazimierz is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kazimierz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Kazimierz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Kazimierz seems keen to control McCain's posture.
Kazimierz told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Kazimierz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kazimierz is trying to keep McCain in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kazimierz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCain pushes down on Kazimierz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Well, if McCain is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
McCain has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2##SUB#
McCain wants to work for an arm triangle but Kazimierz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McCain wants to free his trapped foot but Kazimierz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McCain is thwarting Kazimierz's attempts to control the position.
McCain is looking to take a break and control but Kazimierz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kazimierz trying to control here.
#T3##SUB2#
Kazimierz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McCain not doing much here.
Kazimierz is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McCain trying to pass the guard but Kazimierz defending well.
Well, if McCain is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T4#
McCain prevents Kazimierz from improving his position.
McCain is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
McCain seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kazimierz for as long as he can get away with.
McCain wants to free his trapped foot but Kazimierz is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T5#
Kazimierz is trying to control but can't.
McCain stalling.
McCain tries to pass to full mount but Kazimierz defends it.
McCain stalling.
Kazimierz wants to improve his position but McCain is controlling well.
#T6##SUB#
McCain seems to be looking for submissions.
Still in half guard, McCain seems content to control.
Kazimierz wants to control but McCain is keeping busy.
McCain wants to control but Kazimierz is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Kazimierz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T7#
Kazimierz works his way to full guard. Good work.
McCain preventing the sweep.
McCain engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kazimierz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McCain stands and throws Kazimierz's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (7) vs (0) Kazimierz
Kazimierz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McCain wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T8#
McCain working away.
Kazimierz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McCain wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McCain is looking to take a break and control but Kazimierz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McCain tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kazimierz's legs.
McCain happy to just control the position for now.
Kazimierz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T9#
McCain is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
McCain continues to stall.
Kazimierz regains full guard. Nicely done.
McCain controlling from the top position. #T10#
McCain wants to pass the guard but Kazimierz is keeping the position.
Kazimierz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Kazimierz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McCain defends it easily.#SUB2#
Kazimierz working for a triangle but McCain defends it easily.
#T11#
McCain is pushing down on Kazimierz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kazimierz is fighting to maintain full guard but McCain has managed to sneak the leg through.
McCain looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kazimierz wants to control but McCain is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kazimierz keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T12#
Kazimierz trying to control from the bottom.
Kazimierz tries to get to full guard but McCain has control of the leg.
McCain tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kazimierz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McCain is looking to take a break and control but Kazimierz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McCain tries to pass to full mount but Kazimierz defends it.
McCain is controlling the pace.
#T13#
Kazimierz wants to control but McCain is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kazimierz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kazimierz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kazimierz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McCain is working away from the top position though.#T14#
McCain stalling away here and it's allowed Kazimierz to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
McCain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kazimierz is keeping the position for now.
McCain is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCain trying to control but Kazimierz is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
McCain takes the fight on points by 7 to 0.
Our winner, John McCain, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 398
Date: Jul 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 38 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 14 losses; John McCain!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
McCain changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fiso looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fiso (0) vs (4) McCain
Fiso regains half guard.
Fiso gets full guard.
McCain advances to half guard.
Fiso is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fiso keeping hold of McCain's head, controlling as best he can.
Fiso is looking to improve his position.
Fiso makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fiso.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiso wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Fiso is looking to sweep but instead, McCain has passed into half guard.
Fiso is looking to improve his position.
Fiso wants to control but McCain is keeping busy.
McCain is looking to advance position but Fiso won't allow it.
Fiso trying to hold on to McCain's head to control him but McCain postures up.
McCain seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fiso does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fiso has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2#
McCain prevents Fiso from improving his position.
McCain with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
McCain is thwarting Fiso's attempts to control the position.
Fiso is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
My spies in Globo Gym inform me that McCain has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Fiso is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Fiso is working hard here to advance position.
Fiso is looking to control McCain's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fiso avoid being mounted?
Fiso keeping control of the position.
Fiso is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fiso looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
McCain is keen to just control but Fiso is a slippery customer.
Fiso has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McCain is working away from the top position though.
Fiso is not content to let McCain control the position.
Fiso slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fiso is pulling down on McCain's head. It's preventing any offense from McCain, at least for the moment.
McCain looking to pass the guard.
Fiso keeping moving, preventing McCain from controlling successfully. #T5#
McCain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiso manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McCain manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (2) vs (4) McCain
Fiso pushing down on McCain's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fiso trying to mount his opponent but McCain defends it.
Fiso is trying to control the action in half guard but McCain is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McCain trying to hold on to Fiso's head to control him but Fiso postures up.
McCain is looking for a sweep. Fiso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McCain gets full guard.
Fiso wants to pass the guard but McCain is keeping the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T6#
McCain can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fiso controls the pace.
Fiso trying to control but McCain is working from the bottom.
McCain keeping full guard, as Fiso tries to pass.
Fiso passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (5) vs (4) McCain
McCain tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fiso trying to control the position but McCain is working away. #T7#
Fiso tries to advance to mount but can't.
McCain is not content to let Fiso control the position.
McCain keeping his opponent close.
McCain is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fiso's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
McCain makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McCain.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but McCain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Fiso slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fiso has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Fiso being controlled here momentarily.
Fiso engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but McCain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
McCain 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.
Fiso wants to control from the top but McCain keeps moving.
Fiso wants to pass the guard but McCain is keeping the position.
Fiso is pushing down on McCain's leg trying to pass to half guard. McCain is fighting to maintain full guard but Fiso has managed to sneak the leg through.
McCain tries to get to full guard but Fiso has control of the leg.
McCain keeps trying to improve his position.#T10#
Fiso is keen to just control but McCain is a slippery customer.
McCain wants to get back to full guard.
Fiso wants to pass the guard but McCain is defending well.
McCain is trying to get back to full guard.
Fiso is looking to take a break and control but McCain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fiso working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on McCain's thigh. McCain counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Fiso wants to control from the top but McCain keeps moving. #T11#
Fiso advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (8) vs (4) McCain
Fiso looking to control but instead McCain has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
McCain tries to get to full guard but Fiso has control of the leg.
McCain is doing well to control the position and prevent Fiso from advancing to side control.
Fiso prevents McCain from improving his position.#SUB#
Fiso is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McCain doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fiso. #T12#
Fiso takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McCain trying to control from the bottom.
Fiso takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Fiso is trying to control. McCain wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T13##SUB#
Fiso is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fiso trying to mount his opponent but McCain defends it.
Fiso is taking a breather. McCain 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.
Fiso is keen to just control but McCain is a slippery customer.
McCain is trying to get back to full guard.
Fiso sitting and controlling from the half guard.
McCain is staying active underneath Fiso, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T14#
Fiso perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McCain is trying to get back to full guard.
McCain won't allow Fiso to pass to mount.
Fiso performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
McCain is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCain is not content to let Fiso control the position.
McCain tries to get to full guard but Fiso has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso takes the fight on points by 8 to 4.
A relieved looking Malaki Fiso 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:
CWC 396
Date: Jul 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 14 losses; John McCain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 36 losses; Vartan Esteves!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Esteves gets caught napping as McCain dives in and scores a takedown. Esteves manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McCain (2) vs (0) Esteves
Esteves wants to hit a sweep here but McCain passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Esteves there! Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (5) vs (0) Esteves
McCain controlling from the full mount.
Esteves tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McCain trying to control but Esteves is having none of it.
Esteves tries to hold on but McCain postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esteves is looking to improve his position but McCain isn't that keen on the idea.
McCain takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T1#
Esteves is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Esteves tries to lock up and control but McCain gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Esteves sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Esteves is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Esteves moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McCain wants to pass the guard but Esteves is keeping the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Esteves looking to hit a scissor sweep but McCain is one step ahead there.
Esteves not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
McCain trying to control the position from guard on top but Esteves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Esteves 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.
McCain advances to half guard.
Esteves wants to control but McCain is keeping busy.
McCain trying to mount his opponent but Esteves defends it.
Esteves trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (8) vs (0) Esteves
We've been hearing good reports from McCain's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
McCain wants to control the pace but Esteves is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Esteves is trying desperately to improve position.
Esteves keeps trying to improve his position.
Esteves bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (8) vs (2) Esteves
McCain has control of Esteves's left arm, preventing Esteves from doing any damage. #T4#
Esteves advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (8) vs (5) Esteves
McCain is trying to improve his position.
Esteves is looking to take a break and control but McCain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Esteves wants to control for a moment but McCain uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Esteves trying to pass the guard but McCain defending well. #T5#
McCain works his way to full guard. Good work.
Esteves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Esteves pushes down on McCain's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Esteves is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McCain doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Esteves.
McCain is looking for a sweep. Esteves is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Esteves wants to take a breather but McCain is having none of it. #T6##SUB2#
Esteves is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but McCain still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, McCain has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McCain (12) vs (5) Esteves
Esteves is looking to reverse the position.
Esteves stops McCain from passing to mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Esteves tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but McCain presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: McCain (14) vs (5) Esteves
Esteves gets back to half guard.
McCain trying to control from half guard but Esteves is working away. #SUB2#
Esteves actively working from the bottom here.
Esteves wants to get back to full guard.#T7#
Still in half guard, McCain seems content to control.#SUB2#
Esteves looking for submissions off his back.
McCain looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Esteves wants to improve his position but McCain is controlling well.
Esteves trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (17) vs (5) Esteves
McCain controlling from mount. #T8#
Esteves is trying desperately to improve position.
McCain sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Esteves keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McCain wants to take Esteves's back here but Esteves is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
McCain tries to control but Esteves wriggling away.
Esteves is trying to escape the mount but McCain keeps good control and instead manages to take Esteves's back.
Score +3 for taking back: McCain (20) vs (5) Esteves
McCain avoiding Esteves 's attempts to control his hands. #T9#
Esteves tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
McCain working for the choke. #SUB#
Esteves preventing the rear naked choke attempt from McCain.
Esteves is keeping busy.
Esteves trying to control the hands but McCain won't let him. #T10#
McCain keeps control of the position as Esteves tries to break free.
Esteves trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
McCain controlling the position well here. Esteves rolled but McCain kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Esteves breaks McCain's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (20) vs (7) Esteves
Esteves tries to free his leg and advance position but McCain is retaining full guard.
Esteves wants to control from the top but McCain keeps moving. #T11#
Esteves wants to pass the guard but McCain is keeping the position.
Esteves advances to half guard.
McCain wants to control but Esteves is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Esteves is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for McCain! Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (20) vs (10) Esteves
McCain bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (22) vs (10) Esteves
McCain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Esteves 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.#T12#
Esteves is looking to sweep but instead, McCain has passed into half guard.
Esteves tries to regain full guard. Instead though, McCain has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (25) vs (10) Esteves
McCain looking to control and managing it successfully.
Esteves is working to get back to half guard.
McCain avoids the attempt from Esteves to control.#T13#
McCain controlling from the full mount.
Esteves is desperately trying to improve his position but McCain has a good base and remains in mount.
McCain wants to control the pace but Esteves is squirming around nicely.
Esteves slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
McCain prevents Esteves from improving his position.#SUB2#
Esteves looking for submissions off his back.
Esteves is looking to improve his position.
#T14##SUB2#
Esteves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Esteves looks winded!
McCain is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (28) vs (10) Esteves
McCain looking to control but Esteves is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McCain takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Esteves is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
McCain takes the fight on points by 28 to 10.
After winning the bout, John McCain thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CWC 392 Cruz vs Miyagi
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 13 losses; John McCain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 24 losses; Chan Siam!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
McCain shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Siam as he avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McCain.
McCain shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Siam as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John McCain. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Siam closes the distance and clinches.
Siam is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McCain pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Siam stops a takedown attempt from McCain.
#TD2#
Siam has dropped down and is working for a takedown. McCain is trying to keep an underhook but Siam manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McCain (0) vs (2) Siam
McCain is positioning himself well to prevent Siam advancing to mount.
Well, if Siam is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCain tries to roll over but Siam keeps him under control.#T1#
McCain has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Siam is working away from the top position though.
Siam is looking to advance position but McCain won't allow it.
McCain is trying to get back to full guard.
McCain has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
McCain has a hand on Siam's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Siam takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (0) vs (5) Siam
McCain tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Siam controlling his opponent.
McCain keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McCain tries to hold on but Siam pushes him away.
Siam takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McCain wants to hold on but Siam pushes him away.#T3#
Siam looking to control and managing it successfully.
McCain is desperately trying to improve his position but Siam has a good base and remains in mount.
McCain wants to hold on but Siam pushes him away.#T4#
Siam content just to control the position here.
McCain tries to hold on but Siam pushes him away.
Siam wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
McCain tries to lock up and control but Siam gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Siam controlling his opponent.
McCain can't escape the position.
#T5#
Siam wants to take McCain's back but he can't do it this time.
McCain is trying desperately to improve position.
Siam wants to take McCain's back but he can't do it this time.
Siam controlling the pace for now.
McCain is looking to get to half guard.#T6#
Siam content just to control the position here.
Siam trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Siam wants to take his opponent's back but McCain doesn't allow it.
Siam can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McCain is looking to escape.
Siam controlling the position easily from mount. #T7#
Siam's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Siam wants to control the pace but McCain is squirming around nicely. #T8#
McCain is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McCain is trying desperately to improve position.
McCain sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
McCain is looking to improve his position.
My spies in SSJ Gym inform me that Siam has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
McCain actively working from the bottom here.#T9#
McCain moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Siam looking to pass the guard.
McCain has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T10#
Siam controls from within his opponent's guard.
McCain looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McCain working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T11#
McCain being controlled here, momentarily.
McCain trying to keep a closed guard but Siam is proving a slippery customer.
Siam tries to free his leg and advance position but McCain is retaining full guard.
Siam engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Let's hope that Siam 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.#T12#
McCain trying to keep a closed guard but Siam is proving a slippery customer.
Siam stopping the sweep attempt from McCain.#T13#
Siam pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCain is keeping the position for now.
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.
McCain not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Siam wants to control from the top but McCain keeps moving.
Siam content to stall in guard here.
McCain wants to sweep here but Siam controlling him for the moment. #T14#
Siam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Siam trying to control but McCain is working from the bottom.
McCain is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McCain keeping moving, preventing Siam from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCain is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Siam wins on points by 5 to 0.
Chan Siam is the new featherweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Chan Siam thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 389
Date: Jun 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 23 losses; Chan Siam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 13 losses; John McCain!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Siam drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Siam (2) vs (0) McCain
McCain trying to keep a closed guard but Siam is proving a slippery customer.
Siam is stalling in the full guard.
Siam trying to control the position from guard on top but McCain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Siam engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siam stopping the sweep attempt from McCain.
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.#T1#
McCain is trying to keep Siam in close.
McCain pulls Siam in close to his closed guard and prevents Siam from doing any damage or advancing position.
Siam not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Siam wants to control from the top but McCain keeps moving.
Siam passes McCain's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3#
Siam controlling the action here.
McCain is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Siam's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Siam's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Siam (2) vs (4) McCain
McCain wants to control the position but Siam frees himself and scrambles - McCain manages to regain control in side control.
Siam is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McCain trying to control the position but Siam is working away. #T4#
Siam trying to control but McCain flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Siam (2) vs (7) McCain
Siam prevents McCain from getting a body triangle.
Siam rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
McCain is looking to take a break and control but Siam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T5#
We've been hearing good reports from Siam's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Siam is trying to get back to full guard.
My spies in Globo Gym inform me that McCain has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
McCain sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T6#
Siam holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Siam slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McCain looking to sit in guard and control but Siam gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (4) vs (7) McCain
Siam trying to control but McCain is working from the bottom.
Siam looking to sit in guard and control but McCain gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (4) vs (9) McCain#T7#
McCain advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (4) vs (12) McCain
Siam is not content to let McCain control the position.
Siam prevents McCain from moving into mount.
Siam is not content to let McCain control the position. #T8#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McCain looking to control but instead Siam has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Siam trying to hold on to McCain's head to control him but McCain postures up.
Siam is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Siam is trying to control but McCain passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (4) vs (15) McCain#T9#
Siam seems a little lost for a moment, as McCain dominates the positioning.
McCain wants to control but Siam is keeping him busy.
Siam is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T10#
McCain taking a breather here.
Siam stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Siam can't do much from the bottom here. #T11#
Siam stops McCain from passing to mount.
McCain advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Siam (4) vs (17) McCain
Siam wants to control but McCain is having none of it.
McCain wants to take his opponent's back but Siam doesn't allow it.
McCain tries to control but Siam wriggling away. #T12#
Siam has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Siam (4) vs (20) McCain
Siam tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Siam is in all sorts of trouble here.
McCain wants to control the pace but Siam is squirming around nicely.
McCain wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Siam is trying to escape the mount.
#T13#
McCain with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
McCain wants to control but Siam has made it back to half guard. Nice work. #T14#
Siam trying to hold on to McCain's head to control him but McCain postures up.
Siam won't allow McCain to pass to mount.
Siam wants to control but McCain is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCain passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (4) vs (23) McCain
And that's the end of the fight!
McCain wins on points by 23 to 4.
John McCain is the new featherweight champion!
A relieved looking John McCain 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:
CWC 386
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 13 losses; John McCain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 37 losses; Bjj Steel!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
McCain closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: McCain (4) vs (0) Steel
Steel regains half guard.
Steel is looking to control McCain's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Steel avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel is looking to improve his position.
McCain tries to pass to full mount but Steel defends it.
We've been hearing good reports from McCain's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Steel is positioning himself well to prevent McCain advancing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel is continuing to stall.
Steel wants to improve his position but McCain is controlling well.
#SUB#
McCain is trying to work for a kimura but Steel is defending well.
#T1#
Steel is looking to improve his position.
McCain wants to pass to mount but Steel is defending the position.
McCain is working hard here to advance position.
McCain performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Steel is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
McCain is controlling the pace.
Steel wants to get back to full guard.
McCain is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Steel trying to control here.
#T3#
McCain perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McCain has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
McCain wants to pass to mount but Steel is defending the position.
Steel is looking to control McCain's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Steel avoid being mounted?#T4#
Steel desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Steel wants to control but McCain is keeping busy.
McCain tries to pass the half guard into mount. Steel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Steel tries to roll over but McCain keeps him under control.
McCain is trying to control the action in half guard but Steel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T5#
Steel tries to get to full guard but McCain has control of the leg.
McCain is taking a breather. Steel 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCain looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McCain perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Steel manages to get to full guard.
Steel looking to hit a scissor sweep but McCain is one step ahead there. #T6#
McCain trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCain showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Steel trying to control the position here.
McCain passes Steel's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T7#
Steel is controlling McCain's trapped leg to prevent McCain from advancing to side control.
McCain seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
McCain trying to control the action but Steel is working from the bottom.
Steel is looking to improve his position.
McCain is controlling the pace.
#T8#
McCain'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.
McCain is looking to advance position but Steel won't allow it.
McCain prevents Steel from improving his position.
McCain is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T9#
McCain wants to take a breather but Steel is having none of it.
McCain controlling the pace.
Steel is refusing to be controlled, as McCain sits in half guard.
Steel regains full guard. Nicely done.
Steel is trying to control the position but McCain postures up. #T10#
McCain wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Steel pulls McCain in close to prevent any damage.
McCain tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard.
McCain wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Steel is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T11#
Steel working a defensive guard here.
McCain is pushing down on Steel's leg trying to pass to half guard. Steel is fighting to maintain full guard but McCain has managed to sneak the leg through.
McCain is looking to take a break and control but Steel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steel moves into full guard.
McCain is stalling in the full guard.
Steel trying to control the position here. #T12#
McCain trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCain trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but McCain has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (7) vs (0) Steel
Steel tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but McCain presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: McCain (9) vs (0) Steel#T13#
Steel wants to hold on but McCain pushes him away.
McCain sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Steel is desperately trying to improve his position but McCain has a good base and remains in mount.
McCain can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Steel is looking to escape.
Steel is controlling an arm, preventing McCain from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T14#
McCain controlling the position easily from mount.
Steel is working to get back to half guard.
McCain controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCain tries to control but Steel wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
McCain takes the fight on points by 9 to 0.
An out of breath John McCain thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CWC 383
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 23 losses; Chan Siam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 12 losses; John McCain!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
McCain tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Siam defends well and McCain ends up having to push Siam into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McCain shoots in for a double leg but Siam sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Siam closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
McCain wants the takedown. Siam is fighting it off but McCain persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Siam's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Siam (0) vs (2) McCain
Siam wants to sweep but no luck.
Siam has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
McCain slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siam is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Siam looking for a sweep. Not yet Siam, not yet.
McCain trying to control the position from guard on top but Siam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCain wants to pass the guard but Siam is keeping the position.
Siam looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Siam is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Siam is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Siam keeping full guard, as McCain tries to pass.
Siam has McCain pulled in close to control his posture.
Siam keeping moving, preventing McCain from controlling successfully.
McCain sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
McCain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Siam is keeping the position for now.
McCain trying to control but Siam is working from the bottom.
Siam has his hands on McCain's head, controlling the position.
McCain's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
Siam wants to sweep but no luck.
Siam keeping full guard, as McCain tries to pass.
McCain content to stall in guard here.
Siam is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T5#
McCain wants to pass the guard but Siam is keeping the position.
McCain trying to control but Siam is working from the bottom.
Siam is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McCain trying to move into half guard but instead Siam has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (2) vs (2) McCain
Siam 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.
McCain seems keen to control Siam's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
McCain is looking to sweep but instead, Siam has passed into half guard.
McCain tries to get to full guard but Siam has control of the leg.
Siam is pressing down on McCain's thigh, looking to free his foot. McCain is holding on for now.
McCain is looking for a sweep. Siam is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T7#
McCain has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Siam is working away from the top position though.
McCain keeping control of the position.
McCain is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8#
Siam passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (5) vs (2) McCain
McCain tries to bench press Siam off him but Siam keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siam controls the position. #T9#
McCain is trying to get back to half guard.
Siam controls the position.
McCain is looking to regain half guard here but Siam keeps moving and retains side control.
Siam tries to move into full mount but can't pass McCain's legs.
A control attempt from McCain but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Siam (7) vs (2) McCain
McCain wants to control but Siam is having none of it.#T10#
McCain is in all sorts of trouble here.
McCain gets back to half guard.
Siam wants to pass the guard but McCain is defending well.
McCain is trying to control but Siam passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (10) vs (2) McCain
McCain is trying to control Siam's posture but Siam avoids it.
McCain tries to improve position but can't. #T11#
McCain is trying to control Siam's posture but Siam avoids it.
McCain manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
McCain is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Siam's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Siam's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Siam (10) vs (6) McCain
Siam trying to control the action but McCain just sinks the hooks in.
McCain controlling from the back.
Siam is in bad spot here.
#T12#
What can Siam do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
McCain's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
You can see the frustration on Siam's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - McCain's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
My spies in Globo Gym inform me that McCain has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
McCain biding his time, controlling Siam.
McCain wants to control but Siam manages to buck him off and is now in McCain's guard! Nice work there by Siam! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (12) vs (6) McCain#T13#
McCain wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
McCain has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Siam has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (15) vs (6) McCain
Siam content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T14#
McCain struggling a bit here.
Siam is staying tight to McCain's torso, preventing him from escaping.
McCain is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Siam's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Siam perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Siam prevents McCain from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Siam takes the fight on points by 15 to 6.
Our winner, Chan Siam, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 379
Date: May 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 11 losses; John McCain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 43 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
McCain stuffs the takedown attempt from Ottke. Ottke gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Ottke closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McCain (0) vs (2) Ottke
McCain is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McCain is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Globo Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Ottke controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCain trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Well, if Ottke is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
McCain is trying to get back to full guard.
McCain trying to control but Ottke postures up.
Ottke seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
McCain trying to hold on to Ottke's head to control him but Ottke postures up.
McCain might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ottke wants to pass to mount but McCain is defending the position. #SUB2#
Ottke is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McCain is just riding it out for now. Ottke eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Ottke passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (0) vs (5) Ottke
Ottke controlling from mount.
McCain is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
McCain tries to lock up and control but Ottke gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McCain tries to reverse the position but Ottke maintains control.
Ottke wants to take McCain's back but he can't do it this time.
Ottke looking to control but McCain is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCain tries to reverse the position but Ottke maintains control.#T5#
Ottke wants to take McCain's back here but McCain is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Ottke tries to control but McCain wriggling away.
McCain is in all sorts of trouble here.
McCain tries to hold on but Ottke postures up.
McCain regains half guard.#T6#
McCain wants to improve his position but Ottke is controlling well.
Ottke is thwarting McCain's attempts to control the position.
McCain keeping hold of Ottke's head, controlling as best he can.
Ottke is trying to control. McCain wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T7#
McCain tries to roll over but Ottke keeps him under control.
McCain keeping control of the position.
Ottke is controlling the pace.
McCain is looking for a sweep. Ottke 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.#T8#
McCain keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
McCain trying to control here.
Ottke working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on McCain's thigh. McCain counters though and makes it back to full guard.
McCain trying to keep a closed guard but Ottke is proving a slippery customer.
#T9#
McCain keeping full guard, as Ottke tries to pass.
McCain keeping moving, preventing Ottke from controlling successfully.
Ottke controls from within his opponent's guard. #T10#
Ottke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ottke sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McCain keeping moving, preventing Ottke from controlling successfully.
Ottke sitting in guard here, content to control. #T11#
Ottke wants to pass the guard but McCain is keeping the position.
Ottke keeps trying to improve his position.
McCain 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.
McCain is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ottke controls from within his opponent's guard. #T12#
Ottke is fighting to break McCain's control of his arms but McCain is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ottke controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ottke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCain is keeping the position for now.
Ottke pushes down on McCain's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ottke moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (0) vs (8) Ottke#T13#
Ottke controls the position. #SUB2#
Ottke swings around for an armbar but McCain sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ottke's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (2) vs (8) Ottke
McCain controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ottke wants to sweep here but McCain controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ottke is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (2) vs (10) Ottke#T14#
Ottke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCain is keeping the position for now.
McCain managing to control the position.
Ottke preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ottke tries to free his leg and advance position but McCain is retaining full guard.
Ottke preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ottke wins on points by 10 to 2.
A relieved looking Rolf Ottke 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:
CWC 375
Date: May 14, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 11 losses; John McCain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 19 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
McCain scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: McCain (4) vs (0) Toehold
Toehold manages to get back to half guard.
McCain is just content to waste time from the top position. Toehold takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Toehold wants to sweep here but McCain controlling him for the moment.
McCain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toehold swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toehold looking for a sweep. Not yet Toehold, not yet. #T1#
McCain looking to pass the guard.
McCain is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McCain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toehold is keeping the position for now.
McCain sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McCain passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (7) vs (0) Toehold#T2#
McCain trying to control the action but Toehold is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toehold tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
McCain taking a breather here.
We've been hearing good reports from McCain's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Toehold is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McCain off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McCain (7) vs (4) Toehold#T4#
Toehold has the hooks in. McCain is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
McCain trying to control the action but Toehold just sinks the hooks in.
Toehold doesn't have the hooks in and McCain manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (9) vs (4) Toehold
McCain is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T5#
McCain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toehold swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCain stands and throws Toehold's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (12) vs (4) Toehold
McCain controlling the position.
Toehold is not content to let McCain control the position. #T6#
McCain tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Toehold seems a little lost for a moment, as McCain dominates the positioning.
McCain tries to advance to mount but Toehold instead regains half guard.
McCain stalling away here and it's allowed Toehold to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T7#
Toehold controlling the position.
McCain wants to pass the guard but Toehold is keeping the position.
McCain trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom.
McCain showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T8#
McCain looking to pass the guard.
Toehold is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T9#
McCain 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.
McCain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Toehold wants to sweep here but McCain controlling him for the moment.
McCain looking to pass the guard.
McCain passes into half guard. #T10#
McCain performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
McCain is thwarting Toehold's attempts to control the position.
McCain wants to pass the guard but Toehold is defending well. #T11#
McCain wants to control but Toehold is keeping him busy.
Toehold is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McCain trying to pass the guard but Toehold defending well.
Toehold wants to get back to full guard but McCain has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (15) vs (4) Toehold#SUB#
McCain is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Toehold is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T12#
McCain tries to move to mount but Toehold blocks the move with his legs.
Toehold can't do much from the bottom here.
McCain advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: McCain (17) vs (4) Toehold
McCain looking to control but Toehold is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McCain avoids the attempt from Toehold to control.#T13#
Toehold is in all sorts of trouble here.
McCain avoids the attempt from Toehold to control.
McCain wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
McCain is working hard here to advance position.#T14#
McCain content just to control the position here.
Toehold is trying to escape the mount.
Toehold is controlling an arm, preventing McCain from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toehold is squirming around, avoiding McCain's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
McCain takes the fight on points by 17 to 4.
A relieved looking John McCain 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:
CWC 372
Date: May 07, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 10 losses; John McCain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 18 losses; Michael Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Cruz slaps away a takedown attempt from McCain, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And Cruz tries to counter it with a takedown but McCain pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cruz slaps away a takedown attempt from McCain, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Cruz drives through with a takedown into McCain's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McCain (0) vs (2) Cruz
Cruz stopping the sweep attempt from McCain.
McCain looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cruz postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz looking to pass the guard. #T1#
McCain controlling the position.
McCain looking for a sweep. Not yet McCain, not yet.
Cruz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCain not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McCain looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cruz is one step ahead there. #T2#
McCain pulls Cruz in close to his closed guard and prevents Cruz from doing any damage or advancing position.
McCain trying to keep a closed guard but Cruz is proving a slippery customer.
Cruz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cruz preventing the sweep.
McCain has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Cruz has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (0) vs (5) Cruz
McCain is trying to improve his position.#T3#
The referee asks Cruz politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Cruz prefers to stall for the moment though.
McCain is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on McCain's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cruz slows the pace down. #T4#
Cruz tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
McCain is trying to control Cruz's posture but Cruz avoids it.
A control attempt from McCain but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: McCain (0) vs (7) Cruz
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T5#
McCain is working to get back to half guard.
McCain regains half guard.
McCain is looking for a sweep. Cruz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McCain is trying to maintain the position but Cruz is very close to passing his half guard.#T6#
Cruz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
McCain is trying to control but can't.
McCain tries to roll over but Cruz keeps him under control.
Cruz wants to pass to mount but McCain is defending the position. #T7#
Cruz controlling the action here.
McCain tries to roll over but Cruz keeps him under control.
McCain slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McCain not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T8#
Cruz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
McCain is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
McCain looking for a guillotine here but Cruz defends easily.
We've been hearing good reports from McCain's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Cruz content to stall in guard here. #T9##SUB#
Cruz got a little sloppy there for a moment and McCain has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cruz has managed to get both his arms back between McCain's legs - danger averted.
Cruz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T10#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McCain holds on and takes a little breather.
Cruz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T11#
McCain 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.
McCain is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cruz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
It looks like Cruz might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
McCain might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T12#
McCain wants to control but Cruz passes easily into half guard.
McCain wants to improve his position but Cruz is controlling well.
Cruz slows the pace down in half guard.
Cruz trying to pass the guard but McCain defending well. #T13#
Cruz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
McCain is looking for a sweep. Cruz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T14#
Cruz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
McCain is trying to get back to full guard.
Cruz stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cruz is thwarting McCain's attempts to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cruz wins on points by 7 to 0.
Michael Cruz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 369
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 9 losses; John McCain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 94 wins and 46 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pavlov. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: McCain (0) vs (4) Pavlov
A lull in the action here as Pavlov stalls from top position.
McCain is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Globo Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
McCain is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
McCain is looking for a sweep.
Pavlov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform me that Pavlov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Pavlov trying to control the position but McCain is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Who's going to make the next move?#T1#
Pavlov wants to control but McCain is keeping him busy.
A lull in the action here.
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but McCain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCain is being controlled here. #T2#
Let's hope that Pavlov 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.
Pavlov taking a break here but McCain is having none of it and regains half guard.
McCain trying to control from the bottom.
McCain controlling the position for now.
Pavlov trying to mount his opponent but McCain defends it.
Pavlov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McCain is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pavlov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pavlov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McCain (4) vs (4) Pavlov
McCain not allowing Pavlov to control his hands.
Pavlov tries to roll but McCain sticks to his back.
#T3#
A lull in the action here.
Pavlov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Pavlov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of McCain's arms.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
You can see the frustration on Pavlov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
McCain avoiding Pavlov 's attempts to control his hands.
McCain controlling from the back.
McCain avoiding Pavlov 's attempts to control his hands.
Pavlov tries to escape the position.
#T4#
Pavlov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Pavlov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of McCain's arms.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCain really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Pavlov.
Pavlov manages to reverse the position and now he's in McCain's guard. Nice work there by Pavlov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (4) vs (6) Pavlov
McCain has his hands on Pavlov's head, controlling the position.
Pavlov trying to control but McCain is working from the bottom. #T5#
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McCain trying to control the position.
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCain is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov pushing down on McCain's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McCain manages to get to full guard.
Pavlov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T6#
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but McCain is keeping the position.
McCain keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Pavlov looking to sit in guard and control but McCain gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (6) vs (6) Pavlov
Pavlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pavlov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McCain stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlov.
Pavlov pulls McCain in close to prevent any damage.
Pavlov looking to control.
#T7#
McCain wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
McCain engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pavlov pulls McCain in close to his closed guard and prevents McCain from doing any damage or advancing position.
McCain trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T8#
Pavlov has McCain pulled in close to control his posture.
McCain trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov is trying to hold McCain in close to prevent damage but McCain has managed to pass into half guard.
McCain content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pavlov is refusing to be controlled, as McCain sits in half guard.
McCain trying to mount his opponent but Pavlov defends it. #T9#
Pavlov is doing well to control the position and prevent McCain from advancing to side control.
Pavlov wants to improve his position but McCain is controlling well.
McCain seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
McCain trying to control the action but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
McCain is taking a breather. Pavlov 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.#T10#
McCain tries to pass to full mount but Pavlov defends it.
Pavlov is looking to improve his position.
McCain is taking a breather. Pavlov 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.
Pavlov is trying is best to control the position here.
Pavlov is looking to control McCain's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pavlov avoid being mounted?
McCain is trying to control. Pavlov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T11#
Pavlov is trying to control but McCain passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (9) vs (6) Pavlov#SUB#
McCain goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Pavlov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for McCain but great work by Pavlov. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McCain (9) vs (10) Pavlov
McCain being controlled for a moment.
McCain is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
Pavlov controls the position. #T12#
McCain prevents Pavlov from moving into mount.
Pavlov controlling from side mount.
McCain is looking to reverse the position.
Pavlov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Pavlov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Pavlov taking a breather here.
Pavlov tries to advance position but instead McCain slips a leg back in to half guard. #T13#
Pavlov is trying to control the action in half guard but McCain is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McCain is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Pavlov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
McCain is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pavlov controlling the pace.
McCain is in trouble now - Pavlov has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (9) vs (13) Pavlov#T14#
McCain slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Well, if Pavlov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
McCain is refusing to be controlled, as Pavlov sits in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
McCain looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov wins on points by 13 to 9.
Matvey Pavlov is the new welterweight champion!
Matvey Pavlov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 365
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 9 losses; John McCain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 40 losses; Antonio Brown !
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by McCain. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: McCain (4) vs (0) Brown
McCain tries to move to mount but Brown blocks the move with his legs.
Brown can't do much from the bottom here.
McCain tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Brown sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCain controlling the pace.
McCain trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom.
Brown is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Brown wants to get back to full guard.
Brown wants to control but McCain is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McCain trying to control from half guard but Brown is working away.
McCain has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Brown is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
McCain looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Brown has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McCain is working away from the top position though.
Brown tries to roll over but McCain keeps him under control.#T2#
Brown gets back to full guard.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brown looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Brown escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McCain gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brown has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
McCain wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCain looking to pass the guard.
McCain won't allow Brown to sweep him here.
Brown has his hands on McCain's head, controlling the position. #T4#
Brown lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (4) vs (2) Brown
McCain trying to keep a closed guard but Brown is proving a slippery customer.
Brown slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McCain is looking to sweep but instead, Brown has passed into half guard.
Brown is trying to control the action in half guard but McCain is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T5##SUB2#
Brown is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Brown is trying to control the action in half guard but McCain is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Brown is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McCain doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brown . #SUB2#
Brown is working for a submission of some sort.
#T6#
McCain works his way to full guard. Good work.
McCain is trying to control the position but Brown postures up.
Brown looking to pass the guard.
Brown is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McCain working a defensive guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McCain is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (6) vs (2) Brown #T7#
Brown keeping full guard, as McCain tries to pass.
Brown keeping moving, preventing McCain from controlling successfully.
McCain is really struggling to control Brown but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Brown looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Brown is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T8#
Brown is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McCain is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Brown is trying to keep McCain in close.
McCain sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Brown 's guard.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McCain wants to free his trapped foot but Brown is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T9#
Brown regains full guard. Nicely done.
McCain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McCain trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCain tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
McCain preventing the sweep.
McCain wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
McCain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
McCain trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom. #T10#
McCain is stalling in the full guard.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Brown has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McCain can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brown managing to control the position.
Brown wants to improve his position but instead McCain has moved into half guard.
#T11#
McCain stalling.
McCain passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (9) vs (2) Brown
Brown tries to buck McCain off but McCain is having none of it.
McCain trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom.
McCain tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T12#
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brown manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (9) vs (4) Brown
McCain wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
McCain trying to hold on to Brown 's head to control him but Brown postures up.
McCain is staying active underneath Brown , who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T13#
Brown is just content to waste time from the top position. McCain takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
McCain 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.
Brown passes into half guard.
Brown looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McCain keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
McCain tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.#T14#
Brown perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCain is looking to improve his position.
Brown looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Brown frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (9) vs (7) Brown
Brown trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCain can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
McCain takes the fight on points by 9 to 7.
John McCain retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking John McCain thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Antonio Brown had this to say: 'I�ll be back better than ever and learn from this!!'. |
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Event:
CWC 361
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 93 wins and 45 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 9 losses; John McCain!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
McCain shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pavlov napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pavlov (0) vs (4) McCain
Pavlov wants to control but McCain postures up.
Pavlov is not content to let McCain control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Pavlov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavlov tries to improve position but can't.
Pavlov is working hard here to advance position.
Pavlov is not content to let McCain control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Pavlov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McCain is looking to take a break and control but Pavlov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
McCain gets to mount! Pavlov was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (0) vs (6) McCain
Pavlov can't escape the position.
McCain sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pavlov has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (0) vs (9) McCain
Pavlov prevents McCain from getting a body triangle.
Pavlov tries to escape the position.
McCain has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Pavlov's body.
#T2#
McCain trying to control momentarily.
Pavlov trying to control but not successfully.
McCain is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Pavlov trying to control the hands but McCain won't let him.
McCain has the hooks in. Pavlov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Pavlov just trying to survive but McCain is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T3#
McCain is trying to stick to Pavlov's back but Pavlov is turning into McCain. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in McCain's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Pavlov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (9) McCain
Pavlov 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.
McCain is trying to control the position but Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov controlling from the top position.
McCain working a defensive guard here.
McCain keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass.
McCain looking for a sweep. Not yet McCain, not yet.
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCain is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Pavlov trying to control but McCain is working from the bottom.
McCain keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass.
McCain can't keep his opponent in guard - Pavlov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McCain has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB2#
McCain actively working from the bottom here.
Pavlov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pavlov is looking to advance position but McCain won't allow it. #T5#
Pavlov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pavlov is thwarting McCain's attempts to control the position.
Pavlov controlling the action here. #SUB2#
McCain actively working from the bottom here.#T6#
Well, if Pavlov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
McCain trying to control from the bottom.
Pavlov is taking a breather. McCain 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.
Pavlov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (9) McCain
McCain is squirming around, avoiding Pavlov's attempts to control the action.
Pavlov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McCain is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T7#
McCain has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (8) vs (9) McCain
McCain trying to control the hands but Pavlov breaks the grip.
Pavlov trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
McCain trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Pavlov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Pavlov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure McCain doesn't escape.
Pavlov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McCain for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
McCain preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Pavlov. #T8#
Pavlov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
You can see the frustration on McCain's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
McCain trying to control but not successfully.
McCain might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pavlov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pavlov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T9#
Pavlov tries to get the hooks in deep but McCain pushed the leg off.
Pavlov controlling the position well here. McCain rolled but Pavlov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
McCain rolls, trying to escape but Pavlov keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Pavlov is looking for the choke from the back position but McCain is controlling his hands well.
Pavlov trying to control.
McCain wants to control his opponent's hands but Pavlov gets his hands free. #T10##SUB#
Pavlov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Pavlov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Pavlov is persistently looking for the submission but McCain is defending it well.
McCain looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Pavlov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure McCain doesn't escape. #T11#
Pavlov controlling well, preventing McCain from escaping the position.
Pavlov struggling to keep hold of the position.
McCain can't escape the position.
Pavlov biding his time, controlling McCain.
McCain is keeping busy.
Pavlov avoiding McCain 's attempts to control his hands. #T12#
What can McCain do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Pavlov is controlling the position but McCain somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Pavlov wants to free his trapped foot but McCain is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McCain is pressing down on Pavlov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T13#
McCain looking for a sweep. Not yet McCain, not yet.
Pavlov trying to control but McCain is working from the bottom.
McCain is pulling down on Pavlov's head. It's preventing any offense from Pavlov, at least for the moment.
Pavlov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McCain looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but McCain keeps moving.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but McCain is keeping the position.#T14#
Pavlov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McCain 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.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCain pulls Pavlov in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
McCain working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pavlov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pavlov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
McCain wins on points by 9 to 8.
John McCain is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath John McCain thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CWC 358
Date: Apr 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 12 losses; Wilhelm Bar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; John McCain!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
McCain changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bar looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bar (0) vs (4) McCain
Bar sneaks back into half guard.
Bar manages to get to full guard.
McCain being controlled here momentarily.
Bar keeping full guard, as McCain tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bar is pulling down on McCain's head. It's preventing any offense from McCain, at least for the moment.#T1#
Bar keeping full guard, as McCain tries to pass.
Bar wants to sweep here but McCain controlling him for the moment.
McCain passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Bar (0) vs (7) McCain
McCain slows the pace down. #SUB2#
McCain is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bar knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Bar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bar prevents McCain from improving position. #T3#
McCain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bar keeps working.
Bar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bar prevents McCain from improving position.
Bar manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T4#
Bar is staying active underneath McCain, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McCain stalling away here and it's allowed Bar to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
McCain wants to pass the guard but Bar is keeping the position.
McCain stands and throws Bar's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bar (0) vs (10) McCain
McCain advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Bar (0) vs (12) McCain
McCain content just to control the position here. #T5#
McCain trying to control but Bar is having none of it.
My spies in Globo Gym inform me that McCain has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
McCain looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bar has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of McCain's lack of action.
Bar is staying active underneath McCain, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T6#
Bar is trying to control but can't.
Bar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McCain stopping the sweep attempt from Bar.
McCain looking to pass the guard.
Bar is adopting a defensive guard.#T7#
McCain trying to control but Bar is working from the bottom.
Bar is controlling McCain's posture.
McCain trying to control the position from guard on top but Bar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bar holds on and takes a little breather.
Bar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McCain content to stall in guard here.
Bar keeping moving, preventing McCain from controlling successfully.
Bar has control of McCain's left arm, preventing McCain from doing any damage. #T9#
McCain wants to pass the guard but Bar is keeping the position.
Bar is controlling McCain's posture.
McCain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bar is keeping the position for now.
McCain 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. #T10#
Bar looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bar being controlled here, momentarily. #T11#
McCain trying to control the position from guard on top but Bar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bar holds on and takes a little breather.
Bar has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but McCain has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bar (0) vs (15) McCain
Bar is trying to improve his position.#T12#
You can see the frustration on Bar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McCain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bar keeps working.
McCain controls the position.#T13#
McCain tries to advance to mount but Bar denies him.
McCain is looking to take a break and control but Bar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bar is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Bar tries to bench press McCain off him but McCain keeps the position.
Bar is working hard here to advance position.
McCain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bar keeps working. #T14##SUB2#
McCain swings around for an armbar but Bar sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into McCain's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bar (2) vs (15) McCain
Bar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McCain keeping full guard, as Bar tries to pass.
McCain working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCain pulls Bar in close to his closed guard and prevents Bar from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that's the end of the fight!
McCain wins on points by 15 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, John McCain thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 354
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 16 losses; John Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 9 losses; John McCain!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
McCain closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McCain lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (0) vs (2) McCain
McCain controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lee 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.
McCain tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
McCain content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but McCain is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
McCain trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
McCain's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
McCain is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McCain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
McCain sitting in guard here, content to control.
McCain wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
My spies in Globo Gym inform me that McCain has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T3#
Lee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lee managing to control the position.
McCain stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
Lee is looking to sweep but instead, McCain has passed into half guard.
McCain trying to control the pace. #T4#
McCain is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee is trying to control but can't.
We've been hearing good reports from Lee's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
McCain looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lee is trying is best to control the position here. #T5#
McCain trying to control the pace.
McCain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working. #SUB2#
McCain is working for a kimura but Lee is defending it quite comfortably.
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T6#
McCain keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lee manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McCain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee wants to sweep but no luck.
McCain wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.#T7#
Lee has his hands on McCain's head, controlling the position.
McCain trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
McCain showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T8#
McCain trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCain tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Lee keeping moving, preventing McCain from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
McCain drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lee manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McCain has Lee in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (2) McCain
McCain looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there. #T9#
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Lee wants to control from the top but McCain keeps moving.
McCain manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lee manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (4) McCain#T10#
McCain trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
McCain controlling from the top position.
Lee wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T11#
McCain controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McCain stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
McCain trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McCain not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lee keeping moving, preventing McCain from controlling successfully. #T12#
McCain not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McCain tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
McCain trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee wants to sweep here but McCain controlling him for the moment. #T13#
McCain trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
McCain looking to pass the guard.
Lee is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lee'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.
McCain showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T14#
Lee keeping full guard, as McCain tries to pass.
Lee is trying to keep McCain in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCain pushes down on Lee's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lee gets back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
McCain wins on points by 4 to 2.
A victorious John McCain thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 349
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 90 wins and 45 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; John McCain!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
McCain shoots in looking for a takedown. Pavlov tries to sprawl out of it but McCain keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pavlov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McCain stuffs the takedown attempt from Pavlov. Pavlov gets slowly back to his feet.
Pavlov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
McCain dives in and grabs Pavlov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pavlov pushes down on McCain's head and hops out.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McCain stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McCain wants it to stay on the feet.
Pavlov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pavlov wants it to stay on the feet.
Matvey Pavlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John McCain.
McCain darts in looking for a takedown but Pavlov gets double underhooks and turns McCain into the cage.
McCain misses with a takedown attempt - Pavlov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McCain misses with a takedown attempt - Pavlov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
McCain shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pavlov napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pavlov (0) vs (4) McCain
Pavlov tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov prevents McCain from improving position.
McCain keeps trying to improve his position.
Pavlov tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
McCain in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Pavlov is trying to control McCain's posture but McCain avoids it.
Pavlov is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Pavlov is looking to regain half guard here but McCain keeps moving and retains side control.
Pavlov wants to control but McCain postures up.
Pavlov is looking to regain half guard here but McCain keeps moving and retains side control. #T2##SUB2#
McCain tries for a kimura but Pavlov is defending well.
Pavlov tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (0) vs (6) McCain
Pavlov regains half guard.
McCain slows the pace down in half guard.
McCain trying to control the action but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
McCain passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (0) vs (9) McCain
Pavlov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pavlov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McCain controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavlov is desperately trying to improve his position but McCain has a good base and remains in mount.
Pavlov wants to control but McCain is having none of it.
Pavlov is trying to escape the mount.
Pavlov wants to control but McCain is having none of it.
McCain trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
McCain is looking to work his way around to Pavlov's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Pavlov tries to hold on but McCain postures up.
McCain is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Pavlov is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (0) vs (12) McCain
You can see the frustration on Pavlov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
McCain doesn't have the hooks in and Pavlov manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (12) McCain
Pavlov wants to control from the top but McCain keeps moving.
Pavlov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T5#
McCain not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McCain tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McCain looking to control but Pavlov passes into half guard.
Well, if Pavlov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T6#
McCain is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pavlov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pavlov passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (12) McCain
McCain is desperately trying to improve his position but Pavlov has a good base and remains in mount.
McCain is still trying to improve position.
McCain wants to control but Pavlov is having none of it.#T7#
Pavlov controlling from mount.
Pavlov works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (8) vs (12) McCain
Pavlov slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
McCain has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Pavlov is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. McCain has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Pavlov has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! McCain taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Pavlov doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matvey Pavlov!
Matvey Pavlov retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Matvey Pavlov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 344
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 20 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; John McCain!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Merlin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (0) McCain
McCain can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Merlin controls the pace.
McCain wants to control but Merlin passes easily into half guard.
Merlin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
McCain tries to get to full guard but Merlin has control of the leg.
Merlin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for McCain! Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (5) vs (0) McCain
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCain is wriggling around trying to escape.
Merlin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McCain is looking to escape.
Merlin looking to control and managing it successfully. #T1#
McCain sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Merlin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McCain does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McCain is trying to get back to full guard.
McCain keeping control of the position. #T2#
McCain slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Merlin trying to control the position from guard on top but McCain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCain looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Merlin trying to control the position from guard on top but McCain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
McCain working a defensive guard here.
Merlin trying to control but McCain is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
McCain looking for a guillotine here but Merlin defends easily.
#SUB2#
Merlin sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. McCain doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Merlin paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from McCain - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). John McCain!
After winning the bout, John McCain thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CWC 340
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 8 losses; John McCain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 30 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Fiso dives in and scores a takedown into McCain's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McCain (0) vs (2) Fiso
Fiso is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fiso stands and throws McCain's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (0) vs (5) Fiso
McCain tries to buck Fiso off but Fiso is having none of it.
Fiso controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCain wants to control but Fiso postures up.
McCain is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Globo Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Fiso taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Fiso is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McCain has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
McCain tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here as Fiso stalls from top position.
McCain stops Fiso from passing to mount.
McCain is letting Fiso control him for a moment. #T2#
Fiso wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCain keeps working.
McCain is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fiso off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McCain (4) vs (5) Fiso
Fiso wants to escape the position.
McCain trying to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fiso rolls, trying to escape but McCain keeps control of the position.
#T3#
Fiso breaks McCain's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (4) vs (7) Fiso
McCain being controlled here, momentarily.
McCain controls Fiso momentarily but Fiso frees himself.
Fiso content to stall in guard here.
McCain wants to sweep but no luck.
Fiso looking to pass the guard.
Fiso preventing the sweep.
Fiso 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. #T4#
McCain is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fiso looking to sit in guard and control but McCain gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (6) vs (7) Fiso
Fiso pulls McCain in close to his closed guard and prevents McCain from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fiso working a defensive guard here.
Fiso 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.#T5#
Fiso keeping full guard, as McCain tries to pass.
McCain slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (9) vs (7) Fiso
McCain controls the position from side control.
McCain working away.
Fiso tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McCain wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fiso regains half guard.
Fiso is looking to get back to full guard here but McCain has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (12) vs (7) Fiso#T6#
Fiso tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McCain wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McCain wants to control but Fiso is keeping him busy.
Fiso struggling a bit here.
McCain tries to advance to mount but can't.
Fiso is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McCain's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fiso is positioning himself well to prevent McCain advancing to mount.
Fiso is looking for a sweep. McCain is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T7#
McCain wants to pass to mount but Fiso is defending the position.
McCain is working hard here to advance position.
Fiso trying to hold on to McCain's head to control him but McCain postures up.
McCain is trying to control the action in half guard but Fiso is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fiso is pressing down on McCain's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T8#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fiso holds on and takes a little breather.
Fiso is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fiso bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McCain's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (12) vs (9) Fiso
Fiso not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fiso postures up.
McCain tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fiso looking to pass the guard.
McCain not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T9#
Fiso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McCain is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (14) vs (9) Fiso
McCain is looking to take a break and control but Fiso is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fiso tries to get to full guard but McCain has control of the leg.
Fiso is refusing to be controlled, as McCain sits in half guard.
McCain is taking a breather. Fiso 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.
Fiso trying to hold on to McCain's head to control him but McCain postures up.
Fiso wants to get back to full guard.#T10#
McCain trying to pass the guard but Fiso defending well.
Fiso is pressing down on McCain's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fiso trying to control the position here.
McCain stopping the sweep attempt from Fiso.
Fiso is controlling McCain's posture.
McCain forces his way into half guard.
Fiso keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Fiso has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
McCain trying to control from half guard but Fiso is working away. #T11#
Fiso trying to control from the bottom.
Fiso wants to get back to full guard.
Fiso is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McCain's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McCain's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McCain (14) vs (13) Fiso
Fiso has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of McCain's body.
#SUB2#
Fiso working for the choke. #T12#
Fiso just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Fiso is hanging on to McCain's back as he tries to escape.
McCain looking very determined here, making life difficult for Fiso.
McCain trying to control the position but Fiso manages to sink in the hooks.
McCain tries to break free.
Fiso slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T13#
McCain is really stuck here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Fiso controlling the positon.#SUB2#
Fiso tightening his grip on McCain, looking for the choke.
McCain is trying to break free.
What can McCain do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB2#
Fiso has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, McCain has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T14#
Fiso slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
McCain is really stuck here.
McCain staying busy and making it hard for Fiso to control.
McCain is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
McCain breaks Fiso's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (16) vs (13) Fiso
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiso is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McCain wants to pass the guard but Fiso is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
McCain takes the fight on points by 16 to 13.
John McCain thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 337
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 19 losses; Chan Siam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; John McCain!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
McCain fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Siam to the ground. McCain is now in Siam's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Siam (0) vs (2) McCain
Siam pulls McCain in close to prevent any damage.
McCain controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Siam seems keen to control McCain's posture.
McCain stopping the sweep attempt from Siam.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siam can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McCain controls the pace.#T1#
McCain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Siam looking to hit a scissor sweep but McCain is one step ahead there.
Siam is working hard here to advance position.
McCain sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Siam's guard.
McCain takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Siam manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McCain looking to pass the guard. #T2#
McCain is still trying to improve position.
Siam is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Siam can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McCain controls the pace.
Siam wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Siam keeping moving, preventing McCain from controlling successfully.
McCain advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (0) vs (5) McCain
McCain working away.
McCain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Siam keeps working.
Siam manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
McCain is controlling the pace.
We've been hearing good reports from Siam's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Siam holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T4#
Siam is not content to let McCain control the position.
McCain trying to mount his opponent but Siam defends it.
McCain trying to control the action but Siam is working from the bottom.
McCain performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Let's hope that McCain 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.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McCain is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Siam is just riding it out for now. McCain eventually gives up the hold.
McCain wants to control but Siam is keeping him busy. #T6#
McCain keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McCain trying to control the action but Siam is working from the bottom.
Siam wants to get back to full guard.
McCain trying to mount his opponent but Siam defends it.
Siam trying to hold on to McCain's head to control him but McCain postures up.
#T7#
McCain trying to control from half guard but Siam is working away.
McCain looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McCain is trying to control. Siam wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McCain slows the pace down in half guard.
Siam wants to control but McCain is keeping busy.
#T8#
McCain looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Siam is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McCain performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Siam trying to hold on to McCain's head to control him but McCain postures up.
#T9#
Siam is concentrating on defense, preventing McCain from advancing position.
Still in half guard, McCain seems content to control.#SUB2#
McCain is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Siam has managed to free his arm - good work.
McCain tries to pass to full mount but Siam defends it.
McCain seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Siam does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T10#
Siam wants to get back to full guard.
McCain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Siam keeps working.
Siam desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Siam is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McCain's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McCain's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Siam (4) vs (5) McCain
Siam is hanging on to McCain's back as he tries to escape.
Siam not allowing McCain to control his hands. #T11#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Siam controlling the positon.
McCain trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
McCain tries to break free.
Siam has good solid back control here. #T12#
Siam seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McCain for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siam'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.
McCain has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Siam controlling well, preventing McCain from escaping the position.
#T13#
McCain is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Siam controlling the position well here. McCain rolled but Siam kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
McCain tries to escape but Siam has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Siam keeps control of the position easily here as McCain tries to buck him off.
#T14#
McCain tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Siam avoids the attempt from McCain to control.
Siam tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCain is working to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
McCain wins on points by 5 to 4.
A victorious John McCain thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 334
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 18 losses; Chan Siam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; John McCain!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Siam moves into the clinch.#TD2#
McCain gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Siam (0) vs (2) McCain
Siam pulls McCain in close to prevent any damage.
McCain wants to control from the top but Siam keeps moving.
McCain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Siam seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Siam wants to sweep here but McCain controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCain trying to control the position from guard on top but Siam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCain tries to free his leg and advance position but Siam is retaining full guard. #T1#
McCain trying to control but Siam is working from the bottom.
Siam keeping full guard, as McCain tries to pass.
Siam keeping moving, preventing McCain from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siam has his hands on McCain's head, controlling the position.
McCain wants to pass the guard but Siam is keeping the position.#T2#
Siam wants to sweep here but McCain controlling him for the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Siam's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Siam has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Siam keeping moving, preventing McCain from controlling successfully.
McCain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
McCain is still trying to improve position.
Siam keeping moving, preventing McCain from controlling successfully.
Siam wants to improve his position but instead McCain has moved into half guard.
Siam is not content to let McCain control the position.
Siam controlling the position for now.
Siam is pressing down on McCain's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
McCain tries to free his leg and advance position but Siam is retaining full guard.
Siam can't keep his opponent in guard - McCain advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Siam holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
McCain sitting and controlling from the half guard.
McCain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Siam keeps working. #T5#
Siam is controlling McCain's position as best he can from this difficult position.
McCain is trying to control the action in half guard but Siam is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siam won't allow McCain to pass to mount.
McCain keeps trying to improve his position.
McCain looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Siam moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T6#
McCain controlling from the top position.
McCain wants to control from the top but Siam keeps moving.
Siam is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Siam pulls McCain in close to prevent any damage. #T7#
Siam keeping full guard, as McCain tries to pass.
McCain trying to move into half guard but instead Siam has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (2) vs (2) McCain
Siam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
McCain throws his legs up looking for a submission but Siam uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (5) vs (2) McCain
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
McCain is trying to get back to half guard.
Siam is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T8#
McCain looking for a sweep but Siam has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Siam (7) vs (2) McCain
McCain is looking to get to half guard.
Siam controlling the position easily from mount.
McCain is looking to get to half guard.#T9#
Siam controlling from mount.
Siam has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
McCain regains half guard.
McCain is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T10#
Siam stalling.
McCain is looking for a sweep. Siam is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T11#
Siam is pressing down on McCain's thigh, looking to free his foot. McCain is holding on for now.
Siam seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
McCain manages to get to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McCain is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (7) vs (4) McCain
Siam pulls McCain in close to prevent any damage. #T12#
Siam wants to sweep here but McCain controlling him for the moment.
Siam keeping moving, preventing McCain from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
McCain is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Siam is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Siam has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (9) vs (4) McCain
Siam postures up.
#T13#
McCain manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Siam manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (9) vs (6) McCain
McCain tries to free his leg and advance position but Siam is retaining full guard.
Siam is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Siam looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Siam keeping full guard, as McCain tries to pass. #T14##SUB2#
McCain drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Siam manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McCain has Siam in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (11) vs (6) McCain
McCain tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
McCain is looking for a triangle here but Siam uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (14) vs (6) McCain
McCain trying to remain calm as Siam controls from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCain gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Siam takes the fight on points by 14 to 6.
Chan Siam retains his featherweight title!
A relieved looking Chan Siam 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:
CWC 333 - NEW YEAR RAGE
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 19 losses; Julio Valeron Huhrera ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; John McCain!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
McCain tries to score a power double leg takedown but Huhrera sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McCain somewhat.
Huhrera feinted with a counter takedown.
McCain has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
McCain shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Huhrera defends it nicely.#TD2#
McCain 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. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Huhrera (0) vs (2) McCain
Huhrera looking to hit a scissor sweep but McCain is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCain wants to control from the top but Huhrera keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Huhrera is keeping the position for now.
Huhrera 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.#T1##SUB#
Huhrera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Huhrera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Huhrera 's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
McCain pushing down on Huhrera 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McCain not doing much here.
Huhrera trying to control but McCain postures up.
Huhrera controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T2#
McCain is thwarting Huhrera 's attempts to control the position.
McCain is looking to advance position but Huhrera won't allow it.
McCain is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Huhrera trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but McCain manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Huhrera (0) vs (5) McCain
McCain controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCain prevents Huhrera from getting the reversal.#T3#
McCain takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Huhrera is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McCain avoids the attempt from Huhrera to control.
Huhrera really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Huhrera is working hard here to advance position.
McCain is trying to take his opponent's back.
Huhrera is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
McCain trying to control but Huhrera is having none of it.
Huhrera is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Huhrera is trying to reverse the position but instead McCain has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Huhrera (0) vs (8) McCain
Huhrera is in bad spot here.
Huhrera trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
McCain keeps control of the position easily here as Huhrera tries to buck him off.
Huhrera is keeping busy.
#T5#
McCain keeps control of the position as Huhrera tries to break free.
McCain biding his time, looking for the opening.
McCain is trying to stick to Huhrera 's back but Huhrera is turning into McCain. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in McCain's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Huhrera . Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huhrera (2) vs (8) McCain
Huhrera wants to control from the top but McCain keeps moving.
McCain pulls Huhrera in to control the position.
McCain is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Huhrera won't allow McCain to sweep him here. #T6##SUB2#
McCain looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Huhrera has picked McCain up and slammed him! McCain can't keep hold of the triangle and Huhrera manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Huhrera (5) vs (8) McCain
McCain is trying to get back to half guard.
Huhrera staying calm.
McCain is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Huhrera gets to mount! McCain was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Huhrera (7) vs (8) McCain
Huhrera takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T7#
Huhrera wants to control the pace but McCain is squirming around nicely.
Huhrera content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Huhrera looking to secure an arm triangle but McCain defends it well.
Huhrera is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. McCain is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Huhrera (10) vs (8) McCain#T8#
Huhrera doesn't have the hooks in and McCain manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huhrera (10) vs (10) McCain#SUB#
Huhrera working for submissions but it's allowed McCain to get to half guard.
McCain passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Huhrera ! Score +3 for passing guard: Huhrera (10) vs (13) McCain
Huhrera working to try and regain half guard.
McCain controlling from the full mount.
Huhrera is wriggling around trying to escape.
Huhrera tries to lock up and control but McCain gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Huhrera is trying to escape the mount.
#T9#
McCain is trying to take his opponent's back.
Huhrera tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Huhrera tries to lock up and control but McCain gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Huhrera can't escape the position.
Huhrera tries to hold on but McCain postures up.
McCain prevents Huhrera from getting the reversal.
McCain controlling from mount.
McCain can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Huhrera is looking to escape. #T10#
Huhrera slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
McCain tries to pass the half guard into mount. Huhrera knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McCain is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Huhrera ! Score +3 for passing guard: Huhrera (10) vs (16) McCain
McCain tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Huhrera has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Huhrera (10) vs (19) McCain
Huhrera is really stuck here.
Huhrera just trying to survive but McCain is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
McCain is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
McCain trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T11#
McCain is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB2#
Huhrera is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if McCain gets his way!
Huhrera is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
What can Huhrera do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
You can see the frustration on Huhrera 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Huhrera manages to reverse the position and now he's in McCain's guard. Nice work there by Huhrera .
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huhrera (12) vs (19) McCain
Huhrera looking to pass the guard. #T12#
Huhrera works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Huhrera slows the pace down in half guard.
Huhrera trying to control from half guard but McCain is working away.
Huhrera tries to pass to full mount but McCain defends it. #T13#
McCain slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Huhrera trying to control but McCain is working from the bottom.
McCain looking to hit a scissor sweep but Huhrera is one step ahead there.
Huhrera trying to control the position from guard on top but McCain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCain 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.#T14##SUB2#
McCain has his foot on Huhrera 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Huhrera works his way back into a safe position though.
Huhrera 's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
McCain had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Huhrera defends it easily.#SUB2#
McCain looking for subs off his back but Huhrera has passed one foot through into half guard.
Huhrera slows the pace down in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCain is trying to control but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
McCain wins on points by 19 to 12.
John McCain seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 332 - The Reboot
Date: Jan 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; John McCain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 19 losses; Marcinho Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Sitsongrit clinches. #TD#
Sitsongrit is fighting off a takedown attempt but McCain is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sitsongrit to the mat. Sitsongrit regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McCain (2) vs (0) Sitsongrit
McCain stays in close to Sitsongrit's body and controls the position.
McCain postures up.
McCain wants to pass the guard but Sitsongrit is keeping the position.
Sitsongrit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit seems keen to control McCain's posture.
McCain stopping the sweep attempt from Sitsongrit.#T1#
Sitsongrit bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McCain's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (2) vs (2) Sitsongrit
Sitsongrit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sitsongrit wants to control from the top but McCain keeps moving.
McCain not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McCain tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McCain keeping full guard, as Sitsongrit tries to pass.
Sitsongrit pushing down on McCain's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McCain is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Sitsongrit frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (2) vs (5) Sitsongrit
McCain is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sitsongrit wants to take McCain's back but he can't do it this time.
McCain working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Sitsongrit looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Sitsongrit content just to control the position here.
McCain really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3#
Sitsongrit content just to control the position here.
Sitsongrit tries to control but McCain wriggling away.
Sitsongrit is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
McCain has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: McCain (2) vs (8) Sitsongrit#SUB2#
Sitsongrit has got one arm under McCain's chin. This could be trouble... McCain trying to control the other hand but Sitsongrit gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, McCain has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marcinho Sitsongrit!
Marcinho Sitsongrit is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Marcinho Sitsongrit rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
CWC 330 - McCain vs Brown
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; John McCain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 37 losses; Antonio Brown !
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by McCain. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: McCain (4) vs (0) Brown
Brown tries to buck McCain off but McCain is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCain is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brown is trying to control McCain's posture but McCain avoids it.
McCain has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Brown ! Score +2 for reaching mount: McCain (6) vs (0) Brown
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: McCain (9) vs (0) Brown
McCain is hanging on to Brown 's back as he tries to escape.
#T1#
Brown told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
McCain controlling from the back.
Brown can't escape the position.
McCain is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Brown manages to reverse the position and now he's in McCain's guard. Nice work there by Brown .
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (9) vs (2) Brown
Brown controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McCain is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (11) vs (2) Brown
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.
Brown makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brown .#SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McCain passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (14) vs (2) Brown
Brown is trying to control McCain's posture but McCain avoids it.
A lull in the action here as McCain stalls from top position.#T3#
Brown is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Brown sneaks back into half guard.
Brown wants to control but McCain is keeping busy.
Brown is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Brown is looking to control McCain's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brown avoid being mounted?
Brown is looking to improve his position.
Brown is not content to let McCain control the position.
McCain is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (17) vs (2) Brown
McCain trying to control but Brown is having none of it. #T5#
McCain controlling from the full mount.
McCain tries to control but Brown wriggling away.
McCain controlling the position easily from mount. #T6#
Brown wants to hold on but McCain pushes him away.
Brown is wriggling around trying to escape.
McCain avoids the attempt from Brown to control.
McCain trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McCain wants to take Brown 's back but he can't do it this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Brown wants to hold on but McCain pushes him away.
McCain looking to control and managing it successfully.
Brown is trying to escape the mount but McCain keeps good control and instead manages to take Brown 's back.
Score +3 for taking back: McCain (20) vs (2) Brown
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - McCain's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB#
McCain is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Brown has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Will McCain go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T8#
Brown is in bad spot here.
McCain not allowing Brown to control his hands.
McCain tries to get the hooks in deep but Brown pushed the leg off.
McCain gets his hands free as Brown looks to control.
Brown prevents McCain from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
McCain looking for the choke but no joy.
McCain wants to control but Brown is keeping busy.#T9#
McCain controlling from the back.
Brown is trying to break free.
McCain is trying to stick to Brown 's back but Brown is turning into McCain. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in McCain's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Brown . Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (20) vs (4) Brown
McCain wants to hit a sweep here but Brown passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for McCain there! Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (20) vs (7) Brown
McCain tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McCain is working hard here to advance position.
McCain definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T10#
Brown content just to control the position here.
McCain is squirming around, avoiding Brown 's attempts to control the action.
McCain stops Brown from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Brown wants to control the pace but McCain is squirming around nicely.
McCain is looking to get to half guard.#T11#
Brown looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Brown working for a guillotine from mount but McCain is in no mood to give up.
McCain is trying to escape the mount.
Brown sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Brown trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T12#
McCain slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Brown tries to pass the half guard into mount. McCain knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Brown in particular looking to stall.
McCain controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
McCain is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Brown is looking for a kimura here.
Brown is trying to control the action in half guard but McCain is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T13#
Brown prevents McCain from improving his position.
Brown tries to pass the half guard into mount. McCain knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McCain is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brown 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brown 's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McCain (24) vs (7) Brown #SUB#
Brown showing good submission defense here.
I really don't envy Brown right now.
#T14#
McCain tries to keep control of the position but Brown is staying busy.
Brown wants to control his opponent's hands but McCain gets his hands free.
Brown prevents McCain from getting a body triangle.
McCain keeps control of the position easily here as Brown tries to buck him off.
Brown rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
McCain takes the fight on points by 24 to 7.
John McCain retains his featherweight title!
John McCain thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Antonio Brown had this to say: 'I�ll be back better than ever and learn from this!!'. |
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Event:
CWC 329 - New York
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 12 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; John McCain!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Alyssa Summers and Jorge Garcia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Toehold fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice sprawl there from McCain as Toehold shoots in.
McCain has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#TD2#
McCain shoots in and gets a takedown into Toehold's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Toehold (0) vs (2) McCain
McCain passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (0) vs (5) McCain
Toehold is looking to regain half guard here but McCain keeps moving and retains side control.
McCain just content to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toehold is not content to let McCain control the position.
Toehold is looking for a sweep.#T1#
McCain gets to mount! Toehold was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Toehold (0) vs (7) McCain
McCain moves to his opponent's back but Toehold bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for McCain. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (7) McCain
McCain trying to keep a closed guard but Toehold is proving a slippery customer.
McCain controlling Toehold's posture. #T2#
Toehold slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McCain tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCain working a defensive guard here.
Toehold stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCain swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Toehold trying to control but McCain is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
McCain working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Toehold doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Toehold manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McCain is trying to keep Toehold in close.
McCain is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Toehold trying to control the position from guard on top but McCain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McCain is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (9) McCain
McCain trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Toehold manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (4) vs (9) McCain
Toehold being controlled here momentarily.
Toehold postures up.
#T5#
McCain looking to hit a scissor sweep but Toehold is one step ahead there.
McCain trying to control the position here.
McCain is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Toehold sitting in guard here, content to control. #T6#
Toehold stopping the sweep attempt from McCain.
McCain is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
McCain is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T7#
Toehold trying to control but McCain is working from the bottom.
Toehold 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.
Toehold seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McCain for as long as he can get away with.#T8#
McCain pulls Toehold in close to his closed guard and prevents Toehold from doing any damage or advancing position.
Toehold pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCain is keeping the position for now.
McCain controlling Toehold's posture. #T9#
Toehold looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toehold being controlled here momentarily.
Toehold tries to free his leg and advance position but McCain is retaining full guard. #T10#
Toehold trying to control the position from guard on top but McCain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toehold slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McCain trying to control the position.
Toehold is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Toehold continues to stall.#T11#
McCain looking for a sweep. Not yet McCain, not yet.
McCain keeping full guard, as Toehold tries to pass.
Toehold postures up.
#T12#
McCain seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
McCain is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McCain being controlled here, momentarily.
Toehold stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCain swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13#
McCain wants to sweep but no luck.
Toehold trying to control the position from guard on top but McCain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toehold sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McCain's guard.
Toehold is trying to control the action in half guard but McCain is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Toehold looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McCain is trying to get back to full guard.#T14#
McCain is pressing down on Toehold's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McCain trying to control the position.
McCain looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Toehold controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCain keeping moving, preventing Toehold from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
McCain wins on points by 9 to 4.
John McCain is the new featherweight champion!
John McCain decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 328 - Omoran vs Trump
Date: Oct 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Disco Kid! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; John McCain!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kid dives in for a single leg takedown but McCain sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McCain stops a takedown attempt from Kid.
Kid gets underhooks to prevent McCain's takedown attempt.
Kid has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
McCain is working for takedown but Kid is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
McCain turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kid (0) vs (4) McCain
Kid stops McCain from passing to mount.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kid looks to move to half guard but instead McCain has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kid (0) vs (6) McCain
Kid regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kid trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kid (0) vs (9) McCain
McCain takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Kid (0) vs (12) McCain#T1#
McCain gets his hands free as Kid looks to control.
McCain trying to control.
Kid controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
#SUB2#
Kid showing good submission defense here.
Kid trying to control the position but McCain manages to sink in the hooks. #T2#
McCain trying to control.
Kid trying to control the position but McCain manages to sink in the hooks.
McCain biding his time, controlling Kid.
McCain not allowing Kid to control his hands.
Kid is in bad spot here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. McCain controlling the positon.#T3#
Kid tries to escape but McCain has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kid looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kid turns into McCain and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kid (2) vs (12) McCain
McCain has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kid has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kid (5) vs (12) McCain
Kid controlling the position from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCain tries to bench press Kid off him but Kid keeps the position. #T4##SUB#
Kid is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McCain knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McCain manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
McCain is doing well to control the position and prevent Kid from advancing to side control.
Kid is thwarting McCain's attempts to control the position.#T5#
McCain wants to get back to full guard.
Kid trying to pass the guard but McCain defending well. #SUB#
Kid is working for a submission of some sort.
Kid is trying to control. McCain wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Kid is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McCain defends it well. #T6#
McCain keeping control of the position.
Kid stalling. #SUB#
McCain is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Kid has latched onto it... Big trouble! Kid pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it McCain is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Kid!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Disco Kid!
Disco Kid 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:
CWC 327 - Prelims
Date: Oct 23, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Cicero Verus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; John McCain!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
McCain feints and as Verus raises his hands in defense, McCain changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Verus (0) vs (2) McCain
Verus keeping moving, preventing McCain from controlling successfully.
Verus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Verus is trying to hold McCain in close to prevent damage but McCain has managed to pass into half guard.
Verus is refusing to be controlled, as McCain sits in half guard.
Verus tries to get to full guard but McCain has control of the leg.
McCain trying to pass the guard but Verus defending well.
Verus trying to control from the bottom.
McCain looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Verus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McCain passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Verus (0) vs (5) McCain
McCain moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Verus (0) vs (7) McCain
Verus is looking to get to half guard.#T1#
McCain controlling the position easily from mount.
Verus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Verus sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Verus manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McCain postures up.
#SUB#
Verus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McCain defends it easily.
Verus has control of McCain's left arm, preventing McCain from doing any damage.
McCain won't allow Verus to sweep him here.
McCain controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Verus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McCain gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
McCain controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
McCain wants to pass the guard but Verus is keeping the position.#SUB#
Verus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McCain sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Verus's guard.
McCain passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Verus (0) vs (10) McCain
McCain wants to control the pace but Verus is squirming around nicely.
McCain looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Verus sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
McCain trying to pass the guard but Verus defending well.
McCain works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Verus (0) vs (13) McCain
Verus tries to buck McCain off but McCain is having none of it.
Verus is working hard here to advance position.
Verus regains half guard.
Verus is trying to get back to full guard.
Verus trying to get back to full guard but McCain takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Verus (0) vs (16) McCain
McCain trying to control but Verus is having none of it. #T4#
Verus can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCain controlling his opponent.
Verus is wriggling around trying to escape.
Verus regains half guard.#SUB#
Verus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McCain wants to control but Verus is keeping him busy.
Verus makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Verus.
McCain wants to control from the top but Verus keeps moving. #T5#
McCain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Verus is keeping the position for now.
Verus trying to control the position.
McCain not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McCain stopping the sweep attempt from Verus.
Verus keeping full guard, as McCain tries to pass. #SUB#
Verus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McCain trying to control the position from guard on top but Verus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Verus looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McCain passes into half guard.
#T6#
McCain looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McCain is pressing down on Verus's thigh, looking to free his foot. Verus is holding on for now.
Verus moves into full guard.
McCain slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Verus (0) vs (19) McCain
Verus tries to improve position but can't.
McCain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Verus keeps working.
Verus tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McCain wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McCain trying to control the action but Verus is working from the bottom.
Verus is looking to regain half guard here but McCain keeps moving and retains side control. #T7#
McCain takes a little break here. Verus wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
McCain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Verus keeps working.
Verus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McCain works to advance to full mount. Verus defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Verus (0) vs (21) McCain
McCain controlling the position easily from mount.
McCain avoids the attempt from Verus to control.#T8#
Verus sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
McCain wants to take a breather but Verus is having none of it. #SUB#
Verus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McCain tries to pass the half guard into mount. Verus knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McCain seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Verus is looking for a sweep. McCain is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McCain is trying to control. Verus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McCain trying to mount his opponent but Verus defends it. #T9#
Verus wants to improve his position but McCain is controlling well.
Verus is not content to let McCain control the position.
Verus trying to control from the bottom.
McCain trying to control from half guard but Verus is working away.
McCain uses his free foot to push down on Verus's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Verus. Score +3 for passing guard: Verus (0) vs (24) McCain
Verus is in all sorts of trouble here.
McCain forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Verus (0) vs (27) McCain
McCain controls the action.#T10#
Verus is keeping busy.
I really don't envy Verus right now.
McCain tries to get the hooks in deep but Verus pushed the leg off.
You can see the frustration on Verus's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Verus staying busy and making it hard for McCain to control.
Verus breaks McCain's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Verus (2) vs (27) McCain
McCain wants to sweep but no luck.
Verus sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McCain's guard.
McCain is looking to improve his position.
Verus not doing much here.
#T11#
Verus stalling away here and it's allowed McCain to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
McCain keeping moving, preventing Verus from controlling successfully.
Verus is looking to advance position but McCain has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Verus (2) vs (31) McCain#SUB2#
Verus reaches up to try and pull McCain in and control his posture, but McCain latches on to an arm and pivots quickly for an armbar! Verus taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John McCain!
After winning the bout, John McCain thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CWC Fight Night 1
Date: Sep 15, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Disco Kid! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; John McCain!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
McCain fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kid to the ground. McCain is now in Kid's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kid (0) vs (2) McCain
Kid seems keen to control McCain's posture.#SUB#
Kid is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! McCain rolls with it to try and escape but Kid cranks on the arm and McCain is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Disco Kid!
Disco Kid 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:
CWC 320 - Fiso vs Brown
Date: Sep 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 17 losses; Reijo Halli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; John McCain!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Bruno Lombardi and John Roberts.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Halli tries to sprawl but McCain drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halli (0) vs (2) McCain
McCain wants to free his trapped foot but Halli is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Halli has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
McCain is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
McCain is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Halli still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Halli has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Halli (4) vs (2) McCain
McCain is trying to control Halli's posture but Halli avoids it. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCain is looking to regain half guard here but Halli keeps moving and retains side control.
McCain is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Halli's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
McCain wants to get back to full guard.
McCain is controlling Halli's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Halli is taking a breather. McCain 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.#T2#
McCain is trying to maintain the position but Halli is very close to passing his half guard.
McCain might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Halli haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
McCain tries to get to full guard but Halli has control of the leg.
McCain is trying to maintain the position but Halli is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
McCain is looking to improve his position.
McCain has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Halli is working away from the top position though.
McCain wants to get back to full guard but Halli has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (7) vs (2) McCain
McCain is trying to improve his position.#T4#
McCain is still trying to improve position.
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McCain looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McCain is trying to work for a sweep but Halli has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Halli (9) vs (2) McCain
McCain is wriggling around trying to escape.
McCain slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
McCain actively working from the bottom here.
McCain wants to get back to full guard but Halli has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (12) vs (2) McCain#T5#
McCain is not content to let Halli control the position.
McCain is looking to reverse the position.
McCain regains half guard.
McCain wants to get back to full guard but Halli has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (15) vs (2) McCain
McCain wants to control but Halli is having none of it.
McCain working to try and regain half guard.
#T6#
Halli takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Halli seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McCain for as long as he can get away with.
McCain is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T7#
McCain can't escape the position.
Halli controlling from mount.
McCain is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McCain is looking to get to half guard.#T8#
McCain is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
McCain is desperately trying to improve his position but Halli has a good base and remains in mount.
McCain tries to hold on but Halli pushes him away.
McCain is working to get back to half guard.
Halli moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Halli (18) vs (2) McCain
McCain is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Halli.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Halli has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
McCain just trying to survive but Halli is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
McCain is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Halli will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T10#
Halli is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
McCain tries to roll but Halli sticks to his back.
Halli is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Halli is trying to stick to McCain's back but McCain is turning into Halli. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Halli's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by McCain. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (18) vs (4) McCain
Halli keeping full guard, as McCain tries to pass.
McCain showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T11#
McCain looking to sit in guard and control but Halli gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (20) vs (4) McCain
McCain working a defensive guard but Halli manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (23) vs (4) McCain
McCain is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee asks Halli politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Halli prefers to stall for the moment though.
McCain is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T12#
McCain struggling a bit here.
Halli is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
McCain tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McCain can't do much from the bottom here.
Halli in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T13#
McCain tries to bench press Halli off him but Halli keeps the position.
Halli is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down McCain's shoulder. That is not cool.
McCain is trying to improve his position.#T14#
McCain is trying to control Halli's posture but Halli avoids it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
McCain manages to get back to half guard.
McCain is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halli keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Halli takes the fight on points by 23 to 4.
In his post fight interview, Reijo Halli started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
CWC 319 - Prelims
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; John McCain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Dino Ebedi!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ebedi dives in for a single leg takedown but McCain sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
McCain closes the distance and clinches.
McCain is looking to take this one to the mat.
McCain is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ebedi pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
McCain is trying to trip Ebedi. He has hold of a leg but Ebedi is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. McCain persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McCain (2) vs (0) Ebedi
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ebedi holds on and takes a little breather.
Ebedi working a defensive guard here.
McCain trying to control the position from guard on top but Ebedi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCain looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCain is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
McCain trying to control the position from guard on top but Ebedi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ebedi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ebedi keeping full guard, as McCain tries to pass.
Ebedi looking to hit a scissor sweep but McCain is one step ahead there. #T2#
Ebedi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ebedi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McCain controls the pace.
McCain wants to pass the guard but Ebedi is keeping the position.
Ebedi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McCain looking to sit in guard and control but Ebedi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (2) vs (2) Ebedi
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McCain bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ebedi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (4) vs (2) Ebedi
McCain postures up.
McCain preventing the sweep.
Ebedi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
McCain advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (7) vs (2) Ebedi
Ebedi prevents McCain from improving position.
McCain definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
McCain tries for a kimura but Ebedi is defending well.
McCain trying to control the position but Ebedi is working away.
Ebedi is trying to control McCain's posture but McCain avoids it.
Ebedi has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T4#
Ebedi seems a little lost for a moment, as McCain dominates the positioning.
Ebedi is looking for a sweep.
Ebedi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McCain's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ebedi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ebedi is staying active underneath McCain, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McCain prevents Ebedi from improving his position.
Ebedi is still trying to improve position.
Ebedi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ebedi.#T5#
McCain tries to free his leg and advance position but Ebedi is retaining full guard.
Ebedi wants to hit a sweep here but McCain passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ebedi there! Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (10) vs (2) Ebedi
McCain with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
McCain tries to control but Ebedi wriggling away.
Ebedi is working to get back to half guard.
McCain trying to control but Ebedi is having none of it. #T6#
Ebedi is trying to escape the mount.
Ebedi keeps trying to improve his position.
McCain wants to take his opponent's back but Ebedi doesn't allow it.
McCain controlling from the full mount.
Ebedi tries to hold on but McCain postures up.
Ebedi is trying to reverse the position but instead McCain has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: McCain (13) vs (2) Ebedi#T7#
McCain has good solid back control here.
Will McCain go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
McCain looking for the choke from the back.
McCain trying to control.
Ebedi turns into McCain and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (13) vs (4) Ebedi
McCain pulls Ebedi in close to his closed guard and prevents Ebedi from doing any damage or advancing position.
McCain is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (15) vs (4) Ebedi#T8#
Ebedi tries to roll over but McCain keeps him under control.
McCain is pressing down on Ebedi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ebedi is holding on for now.
Ebedi trying to hold on to McCain's head to control him but McCain postures up.
Ebedi keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ebedi is not content to let McCain control the position.
Ebedi is looking for a sweep. McCain is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T9##SUB#
McCain seems to be looking for submissions.
Ebedi wants to control but McCain is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ebedi controlling the position well.
McCain looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ebedi is trying to maintain the position but McCain is very close to passing his half guard.
Ebedi is looking for a sweep. McCain is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T10##SUB#
McCain is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ebedi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McCain.
Ebedi is trying to control but can't.
Ebedi is looking to improve his position.
McCain trying to pass the guard but Ebedi defending well.
Ebedi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McCain is working away from the top position though.#T11##SUB2#
Ebedi looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCain tries to pass to full mount but Ebedi defends it.
McCain is thwarting Ebedi's attempts to control the position.
McCain passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (18) vs (4) Ebedi#T12#
McCain advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: McCain (20) vs (4) Ebedi
McCain trying to control but Ebedi is having none of it.
Ebedi is desperately trying to improve his position but McCain has a good base and remains in mount.
McCain looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ebedi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McCain can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ebedi is looking to escape. #T13#
Ebedi tries to lock up and control but McCain gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McCain is trying to take his opponent's back.
Ebedi can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ebedi is squirming around, avoiding McCain's attempts to control the action.
Ebedi wants to hold on but McCain pushes him away.
Ebedi is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but McCain is staying active.
McCain tries to control but Ebedi wriggling away. #T14#
Ebedi regains half guard.
McCain wants to pass to mount but Ebedi is defending the position.
McCain prevents Ebedi from improving his position.
Ebedi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McCain stays in close to Ebedi's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ebedi keeping moving, preventing McCain from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
McCain takes the fight on points by 20 to 4.
A very excited looking John McCain made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWC 317 - Prelims
Date: Aug 14, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Geronimo Garcia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; John McCain!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
McCain 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. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Garcia (0) vs (2) McCain
McCain looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Garcia is looking for a triangle but McCain pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Garcia looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McCain passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (0) vs (5) McCain
Garcia is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
McCain trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
McCain is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Garcia looking for subs from the bottom but McCain mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (0) vs (8) McCain
Garcia keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Garcia is working hard here to advance position.
McCain is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Garcia is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Garcia (0) vs (11) McCain
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - McCain's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB2#
McCain is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Garcia tries to break free.
#SUB2#
McCain looking to break Garcia's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Garcia remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise McCain will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T2##SUB2#
Garcia defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
McCain working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
McCain keeps control of the position as Garcia tries to break free.
McCain looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
I would not like to be Garcia right now.
I really don't envy Garcia right now.
#SUB2#
McCain is persistently looking for the submission but Garcia is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Garcia is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Garcia is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T3#
McCain controlling well, preventing Garcia from escaping the position.
McCain is trying to stick to Garcia's back but Garcia is turning into McCain. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in McCain's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Garcia. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garcia (2) vs (11) McCain
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Garcia lying in McCain's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. McCain decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Garcia taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John McCain!
After winning the bout, John McCain thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CWC 316 - Prelims
Date: Aug 07, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Adam Johnson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; John McCain!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Johnson moves into the clinch.#TD2#
McCain jumps guard.
#SUB#
Johnson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McCain dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (0) vs (2) McCain#SUB#
Johnson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McCain gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McCain passes Johnson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McCain prevents Johnson from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson gets full guard.
McCain advances to half guard. #SUB2#
McCain is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Johnson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McCain. #T1#
McCain tries to pass the half guard into mount. Johnson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McCain wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it. #SUB#
Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McCain trying to pass the guard but Johnson defending well. #T2##SUB#
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McCain pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at LET Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
McCain wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
McCain stalling.
McCain passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (0) vs (5) McCain
McCain controlling his opponent.
McCain forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Johnson (0) vs (8) McCain#SUB2#
Johnson showing good submission defense here.
Johnson can't escape the position.
#T4#
Johnson looking very determined here, making life difficult for McCain.
#SUB2#
McCain is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Johnson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Johnson is trying to defend against the choke here but McCain has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. McCain Tightens the hold and Johnson taps out furiously! McCain displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John McCain!
John McCain thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CFC 453: Whitaker v Rivers
Date: Jan 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Greene tries to clinch up.
McCain drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Greene defends it well.
McCain has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Greene tries to close the distance and clinch but McCain swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McCain tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Greene tries to clinch up but McCain circles away and keeps his distance.
McCain with the counter takedown but Greene avoids it easily.
Greene tries to clinch up#TD2#
and McCain counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
McCain is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Greene sees it coming and defends easily.
Greene moves into full guard.
Greene wants to hit a sweep here but McCain passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Greene there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greene is in all sorts of trouble here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Greene tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
McCain is persistently looking for the submission but Greene is defending it well.
#T1#
Greene is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
McCain working for the choke.
Greene turns into McCain and is now in his guard.
Greene not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McCain is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
McCain trying to control the position.
Greene wants to control from the top but McCain keeps moving.
McCain is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Greene tries to free his leg and advance position but McCain is retaining full guard. #T2#
Greene 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greene looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Greene avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
McCain has his foot on Greene's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Greene works his way back into a safe position though.
Greene is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McCain looking to hit a scissor sweep but Greene is one step ahead there. #T3#
Greene looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Greene moves to clinch but McCain breaks away
and McCain counters with a nice uppercut.
Greene tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Greene tries to clinch
and McCain counters with a straight right hand.
Greene wants to clinch but McCain slips to the side#TD2#
and McCain counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Greene is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Greene moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McCain chips away with some ground and pound.
McCain passes Greene's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Greene moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Greene looking for a sweep. Not yet Greene, not yet.
McCain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McCain throwing strikes from guard but Greene blocks nicely.
Greene utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Greene looking for a guillotine here but McCain defends easily.
Greene tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McCain trying to control but Greene is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John McCain dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Greene darts in and clinches McCain up against the cage.
Greene throws a punch but it's blocked by McCain.
McCain lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McCain lands a body punch.
Greene makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McCain lands with a right to the head.
McCain lands a hook that snaps the head of Greene backwards.
Greene lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McCain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCain lands a nice uppercut.
McCain misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
McCain successfully pulls guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Greene trying to control the position from guard on top but McCain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCain working a defensive guard here.
McCain wants to sweep but no luck.
McCain trying to keep a closed guard but Greene is proving a slippery customer.
Greene is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Greene wants to control from the top but McCain keeps moving.
McCain has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
McCain looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Greene is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McCain working a defensive guard here.
Greene is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McCain looking for a sweep. Not yet McCain, not yet.
Greene trying to control but McCain is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
McCain 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##T2#
McCain tries to pass to full mount but Greene defends it. #SUB2#
McCain is looking for a kimura but Greene is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McCain to get the leverage.
McCain prevents Greene from improving his position.#SUB#
Greene looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Greene is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
McCain is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
McCain is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3##SUB#
Greene looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
McCain is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Greene has managed to free his arm - good work.
Greene tries to roll over but McCain keeps him under control.
Greene slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McCain passes Greene's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McCain trying to control from half guard but Greene is working away.
Greene gets full guard.
McCain trying to control the position from guard on top but Greene is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Greene looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
McCain working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Greene's head.
McCain trying to control the position from guard on top but Greene is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Greene manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McCain manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
McCain has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Greene can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Greene sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
McCain working for a triangle but Greene defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Greene won't allow McCain to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John McCain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch on the inside from Greene fails to land.
Greene lands with a right to the head.
Greene tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McCain blocks an uppercut.
McCain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Greene's elbow.
Greene swings wildly with an uppercut but McCain uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCain lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Greene lands a hook that snaps the head of McCain backwards.
Greene has a couple of punches blocked by McCain.
A right handed body shot lands from McCain.
Greene swings wildly with an uppercut but McCain uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from McCain.
McCain takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCain.
McCain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McCain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCain pushes Greene back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCain lands a left hand that snaps the head of Greene backwards. #T1#
McCain digs a right hand into Greene's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Greene's gas tank.
McCain lands an uppercut.
McCain works on Greene's body with a couple of short punches.
McCain working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Greene throws an elbow that misses.
Greene throws a head punch that misses.
Greene blocks an uppercut.
McCain pushes Greene back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Greene working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCain.
McCain lands an uppercut.
McCain lands a right hand that snaps the head of Greene backwards.
McCain struggles to land a body shot inside as Greene controls his hands.
McCain blocking some punches.
McCain misses with a punch on the inside.
McCain lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Greene on the inside.
McCain working aggressively here.
McCain swings wildly with an uppercut but Greene uses good head movement to avoid it.
Greene misses with a hook from the clinch.
Greene swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Paulie Greene has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
McCain scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McCain lands a body shot.
McCain misses with a hook from the clinch.
McCain misses with some punches.
McCain has a couple of punches blocked by Greene.
Greene misses with a hook from the clinch.
McCain blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from McCain.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCain.
Greene swings wildly with an uppercut but McCain uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from McCain.
Greene misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McCain.
McCain throws a punch but it's blocked by Greene.
Greene lands a hook to the side of the head.
Greene swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Greene lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McCain lands a right hand that snaps the head of Greene backwards.
Greene swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
McCain blocks an uppercut.
McCain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McCain swings wildly with an uppercut but Greene uses good head movement to avoid it.
Greene misses with the head strike.
Greene misses with a hook from the clinch.
Greene throws a head punch that misses.
Greene tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Greene blocks an uppercut.
John McCain seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Greene gets through McCain's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McCain lands a shoulder strike.
Greene fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McCain misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from McCain - that landed with a thud.
McCain working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from McCain.
A head punch on the inside from Greene fails to land.
Greene fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Greene throws a punch but it's blocked by McCain. #T4#
A left hand lands to the body for McCain.
Greene working aggressively here.
McCain stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from McCain fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McCain.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Greene misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCain lands a right hand.
Greene lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by McCain.
McCain tries to throw a body punch but Greene avoids it by throwing McCain back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Greene fails to land.
McCain lands a nice shot to the body.
McCain scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McCain blocks an uppercut.
McCain throws a head punch that misses.
McCain lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCain can't find room to land a body shot as Greene controls the action.
A short uppercut from McCain.
A head punch on the inside from Greene fails to land.
Greene misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCain.
And that's the end of the fight!
John McCain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McCain 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John McCain!
Paulie Greene spoke after the fight, saying 'Im Sorry Everyone, I’m Disappointed '. |
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Event:
SFL 112 | Boss Level
Date: Nov 03, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Thunder has managed to clinch.
McCain misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thunder gets through McCain's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thunder lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McCain wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Thunder's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thunder feints and then cracks McCain's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McCain down.
Thunder scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Distant Thunder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCain fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McCain circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Thunder takes the fight into the clinch.
McCain looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McCain tries to break the clinch but Thunder is controlling the position. #BC#
Thunder's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab, jab by Thunder - just one landing.
McCain moves out of range as Thunder strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCain throws a lazy right hand but Thunder sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheers as Thunder lands an impressive looking overhand right. McCain doesn't seem phased though.
Thunder throws a jab when McCain was well out of range.
A slow jab from McCain misses its intended target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thunder.
Thunder connects with a good right hand that stumbles McCain. McCain circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thunder.
Thunder checks a leg kick.
Thunder uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
McCain misses with a hook.
Thunder is looking to counter with head kicks.
Thunder fails with an attempt to clinch.
John McCain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from McCain misses its intended target.
We've been hearing reports that Thunder has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
McCain scores with a shot to the body.
McCain thows a left - swing and a miss!
McCain rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thunder moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thunder slips a straight right by McCain.
Thunder thinks about countering with a body kick.
McCain checks a leg kick.
Thunder lands a body shot.
Thunder throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Thunder connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Thunder feints and as McCain raises his hands in defense, Thunder changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Thunder trying to control the position from guard on top but McCain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thunder stops McCain from standing up.
Thunder passes McCain's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCain wants to get back to his feet.
#T2##ES2#
McCain pushes Thunder off and gets back to his feet.
A big left from Thunder misses.
Thunder lands a jab to the nose.
Thunder tries to close the distance and clinch but McCain swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thunder throws a shot from downtown. McCain moves away and avoids it.
Thunder throws a low kick but it's checked well by McCain.
Thunder slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thunder.
McCain misses with an uppercut.
Thunder misses with a looping right.#CL#
Thunder fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McCain, pushing him back against the cage.
Thunder's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
McCain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thunder scores with a nice body kick.
McCain takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Thunder.
Thunder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCain.
Thunder wants to clinch.#T3#
McCain does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McCain takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McCain, as that shot connected.
Thunder smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Thunder tries to clinch up.
The fighters circling - Thunder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCain darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McCain digs a good body shot into Thunder's ribs.
Thunder takes a kick to the side of the head.
McCain throws the left hand but Thunder avoids the punch easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by McCain. That's going to slow Thunder down.
Thunder is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McCain throws the left hand but Thunder avoids the punch easily.
Thunder misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McCain takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thunder wants to clinch up but McCain keeps it at a distance.
Thunder misses with a straight right.
Thunder blocks a low kick nicely.
McCain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
McCain misses with a looping left.
Thunder lands a jab-cross combination.
A big right from Thunder misses.
Thunder tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCain swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No joy there for McCain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McCain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCain misses with an uppercut.
Thunder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCain was well out of range. Poor timing from Thunder.
McCain scores with a kick to the midsection.
Thunder attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Thunder thows a left - swing and a miss!
McCain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thunder.
McCain misses with an uppercut.
No joy there for McCain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A right-left combo lands from Thunder.
Thunder moves out of range as McCain strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An inside leg kick lands from Thunder.
Thunder throws a shot from downtown. McCain moves away and avoids it.
Thunder misses with an uppercut.
McCain's corner calls for a 1-2. McCain obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Good leg kick by Thunder.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Distant Thunder dominated that 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.#R2#
McCain misses with a straight left. #TD#
McCain tries to sprawl but Thunder drives through with a takedown into half guard.
McCain is trying to stand up here but Thunder is controlling him well. #ES2#
McCain manages to escape and get back to his feet!
McCain throws a head kick but Thunder moves out of range.
Distant Thunder is winning the standup battle so far.
McCain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thunder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCain can do to turn this around?
McCain bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thunder's head.#CL#
Thunder closes the distance and clinches.
McCain is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thunder is keeping busy.
McCain dodges an elbow strike from Thunder.
#BC#
Thunder's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thunder fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McCain bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thunder's head.
A leg kick checked by Thunder.
McCain throws a leg kick but Thunder moved away.
Thunder tests McCain's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McCain punishes Thunder's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Thunder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thunder slips under a jab from McCain.
Thunder tries to clinch but McCain is having none of it.
Thunder connects with an inside leg kick.
McCain swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McCain slips a jab from Thunder.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McCain! But no joy.
McCain takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thunder doesn't manage to clinch there - McCain circles away.
Thunder checks a leg kick.
McCain's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Good work by McCain as he checks the leg kick.
McCain walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McCain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Thunder misses.
McCain bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thunder's head backwards.
Thunder throws the left hand but McCain avoids the punch easily.
McCain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A left lands for Thunder.
Thunder blocks a jab.
Thunder explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
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!
Thunder steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McCain. That one must have hurt.#T2#
Thunder throws a leg kick but McCain sees it coming and moves out of range.
McCain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCain looks to land a left hand but Thunder moved out of range nicely.
McCain misses with a body shot.
#TD#
Thunder closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Thunder lands in his opponent's guard.
McCain throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Thunder trying to control but McCain is working from the bottom.
Thunder prevents McCain from getting back to his feet.
Thunder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3##ES2#
McCain has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Thunder off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Thunder moves in looking to clinch but McCain pushes him off.
Nice defenses there by McCain.
McCain throws out a counter right but Thunder avoids it with no problem.
Thunder throws a series of punches but McCain avoids them all with ease.
Thunder checks a leg kick nicely.
McCain throws a body punch but Thunder moves out of range.
McCain misses with a low kick.
McCain with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McCain slips under a jab.
Thunder uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCain.
Thunder fires out a quick counter leg kick but McCain just manages to avoid it.
Thunder misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCain throws a jab when Thunder was well out of range.
Thunder connects with a good right hand that stumbles McCain. McCain circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Thunder gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McCain throws a lazy right hand but Thunder sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thunder is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCain wants to slow Thunder down by chopping away at his legs. #T4#
Thunder fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McCain has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thunder with a hook.
Thunder connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Some bone on bone action there as Thunder checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Good leg kick by Thunder.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thunder.
Thunder gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McCain.
Thunder's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McCain connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thunder scrambles back to his feet.
McCain goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Thunder misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McCain takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thunder feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McCains jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McCain throws out a leg kick but Thunder moves out of range and McCain only half commits.
Thunder fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch combination from McCain misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from McCain.
Thunder wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thunder blocks a jab.
McCain tries a head kick but it misses.
Thunder staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John McCain will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Thunder turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McCain throws a body shot but no joy.
McCain thumps Thunder with a low kick.
Thunder throws a quick inside leg kick.
McCain is looking to chop away at Thunder's legs.
Thunder stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McCain.
Thunder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCain.
Thunder connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McCain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thunder sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCain has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#CL#
Thunder darts in and clinches McCain up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thunder.
McCain tries to work over Thunder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thunder scores with a shoulder strike.
Thunder lands an uppercut.
Thunder keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McCain's efforts to push away.
Thunder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McCain wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thunder has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Thunder tightens his grip and picks McCain up, before dumping him to the ground. McCain manages to land in guard.
McCain pushes Thunder off and scrambles back to his feet.
#T1#
McCain lands with a hook. Thunder tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McCain lands with an overhand left.#TD#
Thunder closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McCain did well to prevent Thunder getting side control.
McCain wants to get back to his feet.
McCain tries to kick Thunder off in order to stand up. Thunder Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #SUB#
Thunder is trying to get an arm triangle but McCain is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thunder trying to control the action but McCain is working from the bottom. #T2#
McCain wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Thunder wants to take a breather but McCain manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Thunder.
McCain is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Thunder is controlling him. #T3#
Thunder passes McCain's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McCain is staying active underneath Thunder, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McCain pushes Thunder off but Thunder dives into side control.
McCain is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Thunder has just dragged him back down to the mat.
McCain is not content to let Thunder control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McCain takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CL#
Thunder instigates a clinch.
Thunder lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McCain is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Thunder working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thunder lands an uppercut.#BC#
Thunder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McCain defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thunder.
Thunder tries to move into range but McCain moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McCain scores with a jab. Thunder acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thunder lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McCain at a distance.
Thunder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCain moves away.
Thunder moves in looking to clinch but McCain pushes him off.
McCain looks to land a left hand but Thunder moved out of range nicely.
Thunder sizes up McCain with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McCain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCain tests Thunder's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A swing and a miss from Thunder.
And that's the end of the fight!
Distant Thunder showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Thunder 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Distant Thunder!
An out of breath Distant Thunder thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SFL 100 | The Matrix
Date: Sep 12, 2021 |
#R1#
River staying out of range there.
McCain fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
River looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
River slips a jab from McCain.
McCain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCain lands with a right hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McCain misses the jab.
A left lands for River.
River throws a chopping leg kick but McCain manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McCain appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by River. Beautiful body shot.
A cross from McCain lands.
McCain defending well as River loads up on a big left hand.
River with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McCain avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McCain throws an off balance right hand
and River connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McCain looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
River jabs McCain to the body, keeping him at a distance.
River ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McCain checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
River throws a body punch but McCain moves out of range.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
River ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from McCain misses.
And River counters with a quick kick to the body but McCain blocks it.
River shoots in for a takedown but McCain shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
River throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
River cracks McCain with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McCain looks to throw the jab but River is out of range.
McCain might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
River moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
River looks to land a right hand but McCain moved out of range.
McCain avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
River tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL#
River clinches up with McCain and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
McCain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A low kick lands for McCain.
John McCain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River throws a lazy right hand but McCain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
River throws a leg kick which misses McCain's front leg but catches the back leg as McCain tries to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as River checks a leg kick. #TD#
River shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. River showed some decent athleticism there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCain wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
McCain is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#ES2#
McCain manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. River keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
McCain lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
River stalls.
McCain misses with a hook to the ribs.
McCain misses with some punches.
River can't find room to land a body shot as McCain controls the action.
River misses with an elbow over the top.
McCain looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
River lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McCain.
River softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
McCain breaks the clinch.
River staying out of range there.
River does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #CL#
River rushes McCain and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3##TD#
River has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McCain uses from the top position.
River is trying to control the position but McCain postures up.
McCain would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
River looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! McCain has picked River up and slammed him! River can't keep hold of the triangle and McCain manages to pass to side control!
River is looking to regain half guard here but McCain keeps moving and retains side control. #SU2#
McCain decides to take the fight back to the feet.
River slips a jab from McCain.
McCain does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
River lands with a right hand. #T4#
McCain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McCain throws a body shot but no joy.
McCain chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A chopping leg kick lands by McCain.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jab by River.
River sizes up McCain with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McCain on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
River drives through and clinches with McCain against the cage.
#BC2#
McCain breaks from the clinch.
McCain walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
River defending well as McCain loads up on a big left hand.
McCain tests River's chin there with a solid looking shot.
River moves in looking to clinch but McCain pushes him off.
A big left from McCain misses.
John McCain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCain misses with a low kick as River jumps back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCain darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McCain misses with a straight left.
A jab from River misses.
McCain just misses with a punch to the body.
McCain throws a series of punches but River moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bernhard River will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
River wants to land a leg kick but McCain is out of range. #TD#
River shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
River scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
River content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
River prevents McCain from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCain is refusing to be controlled, as River sits in half guard. #SUB#
River is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McCain doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time River. #T1#
McCain is not content to let River control the position.
River slips a nice elbow through McCain's hands, connecting with McCain's forehead.
River winds up and cracks McCain with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
River is looking to take a break and control but McCain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
River stops McCain from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
River wants to pass the guard but McCain is defending well.
River seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McCain does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McCain tries to kick River off but River keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
River throws a push kick but McCain slaps the foot to one side.
McCain misses with an uppercut
and River counters with a good low kick that McCain was not able to check.
River misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
River checks a leg kick. #T3#
River is looking to chop away at McCain's legs.
River blocks a low kick nicely.
McCain moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McCain on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McCain blocks a jab.
River throws a leg kick but McCain moved away.
McCain misses with a wild body shot.
River takes a kick to the side of the head.
River lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
River lands a nice looking kick to the body. McCain takes a step back to recover.
A leg kick checked by McCain.
McCain connects with the punch.
McCain moves into range and connects with a jab.
A clash of legs there as River blocks the low kick.
McCain changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
McCain misses with an uppercut.
McCain keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
River blocks a jab.#T4#
McCain takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A nice inside leg kick there by River. That's going to slow McCain down.
McCain throws a leg kick that is checked
and McCain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
River closes the distance and clinches.
McCain taking a breather.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from River.
River has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McCain after a bit of a struggle.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from McCain.
A short right from McCain on the inside.
McCain lands with a short shot to the head.
McCain just leaning against River, taking a breather.
A right hand to the body from River.
River is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernhard River. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
McCain breaks the clinch.
McCain 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.
McCain defends well against a solid takedown attempt from River.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bernhard River will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A big right from River misses.
McCain slips a jab from River.
McCain throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McCain ducks under a wild hook from River.
McCain cracks River with a good jab.
River lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
River feints and then cracks McCain's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McCain down.
McCain lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
River gets cracked there but stands up to it.
River looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
River moves out of range of the strikes.
River slips under a jab.
A shot to the liver by River. Beautiful body shot.
River takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River tries to clinch up.
McCain tries a quick counter leg kick but River is wise to it.
River throws a hook but McCain blocks it.
River doesn't manage to clinch there - McCain circles away.
River throws a looping overhand right but McCain ducks down to avoid it.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
River swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
River connects with a right hand. McCain shakes it off.
River tries to land a front kick but McCain steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
River tests McCain's chin there with a solid looking shot.
River misses with a few strikes there.
A nice combination there by McCain.
McCain tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McCain cracks River with a good jab.
McCain misses with a low kick as River jumps back.
River throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCain is clearly trying to counter these attacks from River with a body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McCain lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and River has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from River and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
River misses with a wild body shot.
River connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River staying out of range there.
A big right from McCain misses.
McCain avoids the body shot from River.
McCain's jab looks to have found its range, popping River under the eye.
McCain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
McCain cracks River with an open hand slap.
McCain connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCain. River does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McCain lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and River has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from River and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#TD#
River fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McCain to the ground. River is now in McCain's guard.
Bernhard River overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McCain wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and River manages to pass to side control.
McCain looks like he's trying to stand up.
McCain wants to stand back up but River manages to pass into side control.
#T3#
McCain is looking to get back to his feet here but River is keeping cool and he's managed to take McCain's back.
Oooh a big shot gets through from River. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
McCain prevents River from getting a body triangle.
River has good solid back control here.
McCain trying to get back to his feet but River is in full control for now. #T4#
River lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The referee is taking a good look at McCain as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from River!
River connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for McCain to escape the position.
McCain trying to get back to his feet but River is in full control for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bernhard River showed his dominance in that final round.
Well River has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bernhard River!
Bernhard River thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SFL 89 | Sakmongkol's Reign
Date: Aug 01, 2021 |
#R1#
McCain connects with a leg kick.
McCain takes one to the chin there.
A jab from White misses.
McCain tries to move into range but White moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
White scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McCain is looking to land body kicks.
McCain throws a shot from downtown. White moves away and avoids it.
White lands a glancing blow to the side of McCain's head.
McCain lands a lovely overhand right.
McCain ducks under a wild hook from White.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McCain checks a leg kick.
McCain throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
White misses with a body shot.
McCain has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCain rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and White counters with a stiff right hand.
White scores with a jab to the head.
White lands a nice leg kick that just misses McCain's sensitive parts.
McCain moves out of range as White throws a body kick.
McCain swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McCain throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
McCain connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McCain with a nice cross.
McCain throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - McCain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by McCain.
McCain scores with a jab to the head.
White goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McCain moves out of range as White strikes.
White ducks under a wild hook from McCain.
White throws a hook to the side of McCain's head but McCain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice cross by McCain.
McCain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
White takes one to the side of the head.
McCain rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and White counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from White.
McCain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
White looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McCain checks a leg kick. #T2#
McCain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract White.
McCain throws a lazy right hand but White sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
White only half commits to the counter leg kick.
White throws a body punch but McCain moves out of range.
McCain rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and White counters with a nice uppercut.
White lands with a hook. McCain tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
White swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from McCain.
John McCain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White lands with a kick to the temple. McCain shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
McCain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from White.
White just misses with a punch to the body.
White throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCain misses with an uppercut
and White counters with a nice body shot.
McCain connects with a body shot that sends White's belly button to the back.
McCain shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McCain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by White.
McCain connects with a right hand. White shakes it off.#T3#
The crowd cheers as McCain lands an impressive looking overhand right. White doesn't seem phased though.
Nice shot lands for McCain.
McCain throws a hook to the side of White's head but White sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McCain misses with a double jab.
McCain chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McCain throws a looping overhand right but White ducks down to avoid it.
White steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCain.
McCain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McCain misses with a low kick.
White looks to land a right hand but McCain moved out of range.
McCain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
White displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCain throws out the jab.
McCain throws a hook but White avoids it easily.
A nice side step and White releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McCain moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
White uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCain.#T4#
McCain misses with an uppercut.
White slips under a jab.
McCain thuds his right hand into White's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White ducks under a wild hook from McCain.
McCain ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
White works the jab nicely.
McCain slips under a jab from White.
White throws out a loose jab but McCain uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCain cracks a nice hook into White's ribs.
White takes one on the button.
White defending well as McCain loads up on a big left hand.
As McCain backs off White throws a huge counter combo but McCain manages to avoid it all.
White moves away from the strike by McCain.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCain throws a low kick, looking for White's leg but White calmly moves out of range.
White dodges the punch combination from McCain.
White misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that John McCain will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
White avoids the head kick by McCain.
White doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McCain keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
White steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCain.
White connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
White takes a swing at McCain's ribcage but misses.
John McCain is winning the standup battle so far.
A solid leg kick lands there for McCain.
McCain throws a big shot that misses.
McCain chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McCain walks into a jab.
White motions for McCain to come forward. White throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
White takes one to the chin there.
McCain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but White moves away.
It seemed like White was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McCain with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
White staying out of range there.
White appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
White scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCain.
McCain misses with an uppercut
and White counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
A slow jab from McCain misses its intended target.
McCain darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've been informed that White has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
McCain throws a jab but it's blocked by White.
White fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCain manages to avoid it.
McCain dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on White. That did some damage!
McCain swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
White 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.
McCain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. White sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCain jabs White right on the nose. White blinks but takes it well.
White throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
White just misses with a punch to the body.
White slips a jab from McCain.
White comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
White's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McCain misses with an uppercut. White saw that one coming.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as White checks a leg kick.
McCain swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by White.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McCain lands a slapping body shot.
McCain misses with a right hand
and McCain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McCain looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McCain takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McCain ducks under a wild hook from White.
A telegraphed right hand from McCain misses the target.
McCain moves out of range of the strikes.
White throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McCain jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McCain smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McCain throws a head kick but White moves out of range.
White thinks about the counter body kick.
McCain on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice body punch from White.
McCain lands with a nice combination. White backs away looking to recover.#T3#
White tries to bum rush McCain with a series of wild strikes but McCain uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McCain takes a swing at White's ribcage but misses.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but White might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, McCain has got the better of the exchanges.
White throws a right and a left that McCain avoids nicely.
White walks into a stiff left hand from McCain.
McCain misses with a right hand
and White counters with a stiff right hand.
McCain throws a jab but it's blocked by White.
White tries to land a leg kick but McCain saw it coming and moves away.
White throws a leg kick but McCain moved away.
White takes one to the side of the head.
McCain takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McCain lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A chopping leg kick lands by White.
White misses with a wild body shot.
McCain throws a lazy right hand but White sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
White is trying to counter with his kicks.
The fighters circling - McCain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCain moves forwards but White connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T4#
White uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCain.
White is trying to counter with his kicks.
McCain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A countering left hand to the body from White misses.
White looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McCain lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but White circles away quickly and effectively.
White looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
White tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCain was well out of range. Poor timing from White.
McCain bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
White steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCain.
White has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McCain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCain connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed White momentarily.
White pivots, looking for a leg kick but McCain is out of range and White settles back down.
McCain appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McCain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot to the body from White misses
and White takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McCain throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A nice side step and White releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
White slips a straight right by McCain.
A punch combination from McCain misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John McCain dominated that second round.
That's time! McCain's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
White staying out of range there.
McCain turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
White uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCain.
McCain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. White sees it coming and avoids it easily.
White looks to land a right hand but McCain moved out of range.
White on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. White darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McCain just misses with a punch to the body.
White scores with a jab. McCain acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
White throws a jab but it's blocked by McCain.
White misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCain moves out of range of the body kick.
White takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McCain clobbers White with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A jab from White finds it's way through McCain's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but White manages to avoid it.#T1#
McCain scores with a jab.
White is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCain.
An inside leg kick from McCain misses.
A telegraphed right hand from McCain misses the target.
White moves away from the strike by McCain.
White wants to land a leg kick but McCain is out of range.
McCain misses with a wild body shot.
White steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCain.
It seemed like White was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
White on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McCain staying out of range there.
McCain swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by White.
A clash of legs there as McCain blocks the low kick.
McCain's hands are dropping dangerously low here and White connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McCain scrambles back to his feet.
White misses the shot to the body.
McCain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
White dips to his left and cracks McCain with an uppercut!
White connects with a body shot that sends McCain's belly button to the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice jab there from McCain.
McCain scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. White doesn't seem bothered though.
White walks into a straight right hand from McCain.
White misses with a looping right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McCain, as that shot connected.
White fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McCain has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McCain tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and White is able to avoid easily.
White takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
White ducks under a wild hook from McCain.
White misses with a wild body shot.
White looks to land a combination. McCain sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
McCain throws a predictable looking body shot
and White counters with a stiff right hand.
McCain walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. White checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T3#
McCain throws a lazy right hand but White sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A lazy body kick from McCain
and White counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from McCain finds it's way through White's defenses.
A solid leg kick lands there for McCain.
White loads up on a big right hand but McCain slips the punch.
McCain was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McCain swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McCain on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
White slips a jab from McCain.
White looks to score with a jab to the body but McCain is just out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by White as he connects with a hook.
White throws a head kick that misses.
McCain looks to land a left hand but White moved out of range nicely.
McCain drops his hands momentarily and White takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McCain scores with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut there from McCain.#T4#
McCain displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A left lands for White.
White throws a jab but it's blocked by McCain.
McCain lands a body shot.
White swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCain throws a leg kick that misses.
Walter White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCain is looking to slow White down with leg kicks.
White has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
White slips under a jab from McCain.
White throws out a counter right but McCain avoids it with no problem.
McCain scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
White throws a looping overhand right but McCain ducks down to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and McCain tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCain throws the left hand but White avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCain lands with an overhand left.
An inside leg kick from White misses.
White misses with a looping left.
John McCain is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
White lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McCain at a distance.
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 John McCain.
Well McCain has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John McCain! |
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Event:
SFL 79 | Sitsongrit vs Gavin
Date: Jun 16, 2021 |
#R1#
McCain throws a lazy right hand but Doctore sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Doctore let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Doctore takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT#It looks like Oenomaus Doctore has been cut.
McCain throws a body punch but Doctore moves out of range.
Doctore throws a jab when McCain was well out of range.
McCain throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McCain tries a head kick but it misses.
McCain connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCain misses with a kick to the body
and Doctore counters with a stiff right hand.
McCain tries a head kick but it misses.
Doctore throws out a counter right but McCain avoids it with no problem.
Doctore takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
John McCain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Doctore follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T1#
McCain misses with a right hand
and Doctore counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McCain thinking.
Doctore tries a head kick but it misses.
Doctore doesn't manage to clinch there - McCain circles away.
McCain throws a leg kick but Doctore checks it.
Doctore looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McCain throws a head kick that misses.
McCain throws a hook but Doctore blocks it.
It seemed like Doctore was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Doctore just misses with a punch to the body.
McCain has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Defiant MMA in the buildup to the fight.
McCain lands a nice hook to Doctore's body. Doctore takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Doctore looks to score with a jab to the body but McCain is just out of range.#T2#
McCain scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Doctore doesn't seem bothered though.
McCain throws the left hand but Doctore avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Doctore was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McCain, as that shot connected.
A jab from McCain misses.
Doctore is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McCain with a body shot.
McCain misses the shot to the body.
McCain throws an off balance right hand
and Doctore counters with a nice body shot.
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!
McCain scores with a body shot.
Doctore is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McCain rather than just go for the knockout.
McCain misses with a looping right.
McCain does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McCain throws a lazy right hand but Doctore sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
McCain throws a nice looking combination but Doctore bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McCain avoids the head kick by Doctore.
McCain connects with a body shot that sends Doctore's belly button to the back.
McCain uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Doctore has time to react.
McCain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doctore moves away.
Doctore ducks under a wild hook from McCain.
Doctore throws a jab but it's blocked by McCain.
Doctore defending well as McCain loads up on a big left hand.
Doctore now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McCain tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T4#
Doctore takes a swing at McCain's ribcage but misses.
McCain connects with a body shot that sends Doctore's belly button to the back.
McCain scores with a nice head shot.
Doctore throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McCain stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Doctore takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from McCain.
McCain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doctore was well out of range. Poor timing from McCain.
Good shot there by McCain.
McCain misses with a body shot.
McCain tried to score with a low kick but Doctore checks it.
Doctore wants to counter the offense by McCain and move into the clinch position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John McCain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oenomaus Doctore's cut.
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#
McCain misses with a wild body shot.
Doctore looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Doctore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Doctore tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McCain misses with a straight right.
Doctore steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Doctore misses the shot to the body.
Doctore lands an overhand right.
McCain misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doctore moves away.
McCain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Doctore can do to turn this around?
Doctore takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McCain is looking to chop away at Doctore's legs.
Doctore throws out a counter right but McCain avoids it with no problem.#T1#
McCain will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McCain uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McCain scores with a decent looking hook.
McCain throws a low kick but Doctore avoids it.
McCain looks to throw the jab but Doctore is out of range.
McCain misses with a lunging right hand
and Doctore counters with a stiff right hand.
McCain moves out of range as Doctore throws a body kick.
McCain lands a slapping body shot.
#T2#
McCain fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McCain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doctore was well out of range. Poor timing from McCain.
Doctore avoids the head kick by McCain.
Doctore doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Doctore throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McCain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doctore was well out of range. Poor timing from McCain.
Doctore let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCain misses with a lunging right hand
and Doctore counters with a nice body shot.
McCain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Doctore ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A lazy left from McCain finds it's target.#T3#
McCain throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Doctore makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice shot lands for McCain.
Doctore fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McCain keeps the fight on the outside.
McCain lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McCain misses with a looping left.
McCain on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT2#It looks like John McCain has been cut.
McCain throws an off balance right hand
and Doctore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Doctore throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Doctore slips under a jab from McCain.
Doctore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCain.
Doctore throws out a counter right but McCain avoids it with no problem.
Doctore throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Doctore avoids the body shot from McCain.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doctore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCain.
Doctore doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McCain throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McCain ducks under a wild hook from Doctore.
McCain scores with a jab to the jaw.
McCain misses with a right hand
and Doctore counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John McCain dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Doctore throws out a loose jab but McCain uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCain scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #ROC#Doctore is rocked!
Doctore looks to score with a jab to the body but McCain is just out of range.
It looked like McCain wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Doctore throws an off balance right hand
and McCain counters with a straight right hand.
Doctore is still on wobbly legs! Can McCain finish him?
Doctore throws a head kick that misses.
McCain was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McCain lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Doctore dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Doctore walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McCain jabs Doctore to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
McCain stuns Doctore with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McCain throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McCain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doctore moves away.
Doctore doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McCain has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Doctore.
Doctore throws a combination that misses
and McCain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCain throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McCain lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Doctore circles away quickly and effectively.
As McCain backs off Doctore throws a huge counter combo but McCain manages to avoid it all.
McCain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like McCain wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McCain connects with a single shot there.#T2#
Doctore slips a straight right by McCain.
Doctore is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McCain with a body shot.
McCain lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doctore staying out of range there.
McCain throws a leg kick
and Doctore counters with a nice low kick that buckles McCain's knee momentarily.
Oenomaus Doctore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doctore manages to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Doctore as he connects with a hook.
McCain cracks a nice hook into Doctore's ribs.
Doctore seems to have recovered his senses.
A shot to the body from McCain misses
and Doctore counters with a straight right hand.
Doctore takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Doctore's corner calls for a 1-2. Doctore obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T3#
McCain lands a head kick!
McCain lands a really nice looking cross but Doctore seems unphased.
McCain slips a jab and a cross from Doctore.
McCain with a nice cross.
McCain lands with a good body shot.
Doctore has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McCain moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McCain drops Doctore with a straight right hand, right on the button! McCain follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John McCain! |
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Event:
SFL 71 | Turf War
Date: May 16, 2021 |
#R1#
McCain has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from River.
McCain listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McCain throws a solid leg kick but River takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McCain.
McCain throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McCain has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A nice inside leg kick there by River. That's going to slow McCain down.
McCain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as River throws out the jab.
River throws a head kick but McCain moves out of range.
McCain connects with a solid leg kick.
River lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
McCain has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from River finds it's way round the side to connect with McCain's head. #TD2#
River 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.
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!
McCain is pulling down on River's head. It's preventing any offense from River, at least for the moment.
River stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCain swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
McCain has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but River can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
River controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
River's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
McCain is looking for a triangle here but River uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCain is looking to reverse the position.
River with the ground and pound but McCain regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #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.
McCain wants to improve his position but River is controlling well.
McCain trying to control from the bottom.
River frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
River tries to control but McCain wriggling away.
River prevents McCain from getting the reversal.
McCain wants to control but River is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
River cracks McCain with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
McCain is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
River tries to control but McCain wriggling away.
McCain wants to hold on but River pushes him away.
McCain is wriggling around trying to escape.
McCain tries to lock up and control but River gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McCain is trying to escape the mount.
McCain tries to hold on but River postures up.
River has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of McCain's face.
McCain is desperately trying to improve his position but River has a good base and remains in mount.
McCain wants to control but River is having none of it.
McCain is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4#
McCain tries to hold on but River postures up.
McCain is wriggling around trying to escape.
McCain tries to lock up and control but River gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bernhard River dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
River slips a jab from McCain.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McCain lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and River has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from River and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McCain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
River turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
River ducks under a wild hook from McCain.
McCain misses with a lunging right hand
and McCain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McCain throws a body shot but no joy.
River lands an overhand right.
McCain avoids the body shot from River.
Bernhard River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCain moves away.
McCain was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McCain throws a low kick, looking for River's leg but River calmly moves out of range.
River tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McCain does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
River now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McCain with a nice cross.
River throws a right and a left that McCain avoids nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCain.
River lands a body shot.
McCain throws an overhand right that lands on River's shoulder, as River tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
McCain blocks a jab.
As River backs away, McCain returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
River staying out of range there.
River blocks a jab.
River buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#TD2#
McCain tries to sprawl but River drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
McCain looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
River sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McCain defending well though.
Bernhard River has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
McCain looking for submissions off his back.
River is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
River wants to control but McCain is keeping him busy.
River has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
River tries to pass to full mount but McCain defends it.
River has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
McCain wants to hold on but River pushes him away.
McCain is squirming around, avoiding River's attempts to control the action.
River prevents McCain from getting the reversal.
River landing strikes from the mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCain is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3##SUB2#
River is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but McCain is surviving well by controlling River's body position as best he can.
River working McCain over with strikes here.
McCain tries to lock up and control but River gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
River working away from the top, dropping strikes.
River lands a big elbow.
McCain wants to control but River is having none of it.
McCain doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
River landing punches. #T4#
McCain is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
River wants to control the pace but McCain is squirming around nicely.
River is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
River avoids the attempt from McCain to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCain really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB2#
River goes for an armbar but McCain turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from McCain.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
River has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. McCain is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for River.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bernhard River 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#
River throws a front kick that sends McCain stumbling back into the cage.
River with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A big left from McCain misses.
River looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
River lands a nice leg kick that just misses McCain's sensitive parts.
McCain takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCain moves away.
McCain throws a hook to the side of River's head but River sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCain.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
River lands with a thumping leg kick.
River is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McCain rather than just go for the knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCain lands with a shot to the body.
River moves out of range of the strikes.
River misses with a straight left.
River takes a swing at McCain's ribcage but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCain throws a nice inside leg kick.
McCain steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from River. That one must have hurt.#T1#
McCain moves out of range of the leg kick from River.
River throws a quick inside leg kick.
A big left from River misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for River.
McCain throws a hook but River avoids it easily.
That kick from River tenderised McCain's leg. McCain is trying to keep his angry face on.
McCain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
River digs a good hook to McCain's body.
McCain misses with a low kick.
River scores with a jab to the head.
River shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
John McCain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
River turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McCain is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
River throws out a loose jab but McCain uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCain takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
River stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McCain misses with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River tried to score with a low kick but McCain checks it.#T2#
River dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCain wants to slow River down by chopping away at his legs.
River scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
River swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McCain.
Both fighters circling a little - River finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
McCain on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McCain swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by River.
McCain throws a jab when River was well out of range.
A big left from McCain misses.
River lands a jab to McCain's midsection.
McCain tries to move into range but River moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
River stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McCain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from River! But no joy.
McCain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but River manages to avoid it.
McCain buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McCain takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
River tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3##TD2#
River looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for McCain!#SUB2#
River swings around for an armbar but McCain sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into River's guard.
McCain trying to control the position from guard on top but River is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
River throws his legs up looking for a submission but McCain uses it to pass to side control.
#T4#
River parries the strikes from McCain easily there. McCain is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable River to escape.
River tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McCain wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
McCain tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McCain has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
McCain swings around for an armbar but River sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into McCain's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
McCain isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. River stacks McCain on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by River!
River wants to control but McCain is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bernhard River comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well River 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bernhard River!
An out of breath Bernhard River thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TC 12 Mil $ GP vol 1.2
Date: Oct 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hermann takes a swing at McCain's ribcage but misses.
Hermann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hermann takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hermann throws an off balance right hand
and Hermann takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice jab there from McCain.
Karl Hermann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCain pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McCain missing with a left hand there. Hermann was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hermann bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McCain lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hermann swings for the body but McCain moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Hermann. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hermann.
Hermann connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCain on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hermann misses the shot to the body.
McCain throws a hook but Hermann blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Hermann on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McCain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hermann.
McCain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hermann appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hermann misses with a looping left.
McCain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hermann wants to clinch
letting McCain counter with a right hand. #T1#
McCain moves out of range of the strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for McCain.
McCain dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hermann. That did some damage!
McCain blocks a jab.
Hermann misses the shot to the body.
Hermann lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McCain has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
McCain connects with a nice looking jab.
McCain tries to clinch but Hermann moves out of range.
McCain moves out of range of the strikes.
Hermann has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
McCain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McCain fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hermann throws a jab but it's blocked by McCain.
McCain misses with a low kick.
Hermann catches McCain with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hermann looks to score with a jab to the body but McCain is just out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
McCain rushes Hermann and presses him up against the cage.
A short right from McCain.
Hermann working aggressively here.
McCain misses with a body punch.
McCain lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Hermann lands a body shot.
Hermann working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hand to the body from McCain.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from McCain fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McCain creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McCain lands a body punch in the clinch.
McCain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McCain lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McCain creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hermann prevents a body shot from McCain.
Hermann tries to work over McCain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McCain throws a head punch that misses.
Hermann lands a right hand that snaps the head of McCain backwards.
McCain lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hermann backwards.
Hermann tries to work over McCain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hermann blocks an uppercut.
McCain has a couple of punches blocked by Hermann.
Still in the clinch, Hermann scores with a nice short uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Hermann.
#T3#
McCain blocks an uppercut.
McCain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McCain lands a shoulder strike.
Hermann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McCain scores with a shot to the side of Hermann's head. #BC2#
Hermann breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hermann. McCain does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCain lands a nice shot that snaps Hermann's head back.
A solid leg kick lands there for McCain.
Hermann listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McCain looks to score with a jab to the body but Hermann is just out of range.
McCain slips under a jab from Hermann.
Hermann takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#ROC#Hermann is rocked!#CL2#
Hermann forces McCain back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hermann lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McCain misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hermann misses with a hook from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for McCain.
Hermann taking a breather.
McCain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4#
McCain lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hermann lands a right hand.
McCain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Hermann.
Hermann throws a head punch that misses.
Hermann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hermann throws a punch but it's blocked by McCain.
McCain misses with some punches.
Hermann lands a hook that snaps the head of McCain backwards.
McCain lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hermann throws a head punch that misses.
McCain prevents a body shot from Hermann.
McCain gets through Hermann's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hermann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McCain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCain swings wildly with an uppercut but Hermann uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCain throws a punch but it's blocked by Hermann.
Hermann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hermann fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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 John McCain will probably get the nod.
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##CL#
McCain takes the fight into the clinch.
John McCain has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Good body shot from Hermann.
McCain blocking some punches.
McCain pushes Hermann back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hermann is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hermann misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Hermann breaks the clinch.
Hermann lands with an overhand left.
McCain ducks under a wild hook from Hermann.
Karl Hermann seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hermann.
Hermann misses with a left hand
and McCain counters with a left to the body.
McCain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McCain was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hermann misses with an uppercut.
McCain is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McCain slips under a jab from Hermann.
Hermann tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hermann looks to score with a jab to the body but McCain is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hermann misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Hermann pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McCain.
McCain tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hermann paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An inside leg kick lands from McCain.
The fight stays on the outside here - McCain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hermann keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCain.
Hermann throws a lazy right hand but McCain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hermann blocks a low kick nicely.
McCain tries to clinch up.
Hermann throws a jab but it's blocked by McCain.
Hermann jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hermann looks to throw the jab but McCain is out of range.
John McCain is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hermann throws a looping overhand right but McCain ducks down to avoid it.
McCain needs to keep his hands up - Hermann had a free shot at his head there.
McCain walks into a left hand.
Hermann throws a big shot that misses.
McCain throws a low kick but Hermann moves out of range easily.
Hermann lands a body shot.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCain misses with a body shot.
Hermann throws out a counter right but McCain avoids it with no problem.
McCain throws a body kick that misses.
McCain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hermann throws a hook but McCain avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hermann. McCain does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good shot there by McCain.
Hermann throws a shot to the body.
McCain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hermann throws out the jab.
McCain drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hermann checks a leg kick.
McCain tries to clinch up.
Hermann wants to counter the offense by McCain and move into the clinch position.
Hermann misses the jab.
McCain lands a lovely overhand right.
McCain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hermann.
Hermann throws out a loose jab but McCain uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCain was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McCain lands a right hook to the body.
Hermann misses with a hook.#T3##CL#
McCain moves into the clinch successfully.
Hermann holding his opponent close, against the cage.
McCain tries a body shot but Hermann blocks it.
Hermann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hermann presses McCain against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McCain lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hermann backwards.
Hermann misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McCain struggles to land a body shot inside as Hermann controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Hermann.
McCain gets through Hermann's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hermann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Hermann tries to work over McCain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hermann blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCain.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hermann.
McCain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hermann struggles to land a body shot inside as McCain controls his hands.
Hermann tries a body shot but McCain blocks it.
Hermann has had enough of the clinch but McCain keeps him there for the moment.
Hermann controlling the action here for a moment.
McCain throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Hermann 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Hermann tries to close the distance and clinch but McCain swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hermann cracks McCain with a right hand to the side of the head.
McCain lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McCain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCain swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hermann.
Good leg kick by McCain.
McCain moves away from the strike by Hermann.
McCain with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL#
McCain closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McCain lands with a right to the head.
McCain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hermann takes a shot to the head.
Hermann can't find room to land a body shot as McCain controls the action.
McCain misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hermann struggles to land a body shot inside as McCain controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from McCain.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCain is leaning against Hermann and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hermann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McCain misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Hermann breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Jab by Hermann.
McCain tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hermann manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McCain lands a nice looking body shot.
McCain slips under a jab.
McCain scores with a sloppy right hand. Hermann should have avoided that one.
Good shot there by McCain.
McCain ducks under a wild hook from Hermann.
Hermann connects with a nice looking jab.
Hermann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCain misses with an uppercut. Hermann saw that one coming.
Hermann looks to land a right hand but McCain moved out of range.
Hermann throws a hook to the side of McCain's head but McCain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A lazy left from McCain finds it's target.
McCain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hermann.
Nice body punch from McCain.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hermann takes a swing at McCain's ribcage but misses.
Hermann stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McCain.
McCain misses with a body shot.
#T2#
Hermann looks to throw the jab but McCain is out of range.
McCain turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hermann's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McCain moves to clinch but Hermann breaks away
and Hermann counters with a straight right hand.
Hermann misses with a looping right.
Hermann throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCain tries to clinch but Hermann is having none of it.
McCain fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hermann is out of range. #CL#
McCain closes the distance and clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McCain as Hermann tries to tie him up.
Hermann misses with a body punch.
McCain misses with the head strike.
McCain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McCain scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from McCain.
McCain tries to work over Hermann's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McCain misses with some punches.
McCain lands a shot to the body.#T3#
Hermann prevents a body shot from McCain.
Hermann tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCain's elbow.
McCain lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hermann backwards.
McCain misses with a body punch.
Hermann lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McCain backwards.
McCain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hermann's elbow.
Hermann misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from McCain as the two fighters clinch.
McCain has a couple of punches blocked by Hermann.
A short right from McCain on the inside.
Hermann scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McCain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hermann prevents a body shot from McCain.
A short right from Hermann on the inside.
McCain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hermann misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hermann.
McCain misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Hermann on the inside.
McCain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hermann's elbow. #T4#
McCain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hermann's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hermann.
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!
Hermann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McCain pushes Hermann back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McCain misses with the head strike.
Hermann makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hermann softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McCain blocks a body shot from Hermann.
Hermann lands a body punch.
McCain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hermann is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McCain is keeping busy.
Hermann working aggressively here.
McCain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McCain misses with a hook from the clinch.
McCain can't find room to land a body shot as Hermann controls the action.
Hermann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McCain throws a head punch that misses.
McCain misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from McCain.
And that's the end of the fight!
John McCain showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McCain 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John McCain! |
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Event:
TC 9 Francis vs McGuire
Date: Oct 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
McCain has closed the distance and engaged Sepulveda in a clinch.
Sepulveda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sepulveda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Sepulveda fails to land.
Sepulveda tries to pull guard but McCain holds him up against the cage and eventually Sepulveda drops back down to his feet.
McCain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sepulveda throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McCains head.
McCain tries to throw a body punch but Sepulveda avoids it by throwing McCain back against the cage.
Sepulveda takes a shot to the head.
A short left from McCain.
McCain throws a punch but it's blocked by Sepulveda.
Sepulveda prevents a body shot from McCain.
Sepulveda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sepulveda throws a head punch that misses.
McCain prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Sepulveda works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Sepulveda got a little sloppy there for a moment and McCain has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sepulveda has managed to get both his arms back between McCain's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
McCain working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sepulveda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sepulveda manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sepulveda wants to control from the top but McCain keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
McCain looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sepulveda trying to control the position from guard on top but McCain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCain seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
McCain is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sepulveda is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
McCain had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sepulveda defends it easily.#SUB#
Sepulveda got a little sloppy there for a moment and McCain has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sepulveda has managed to get both his arms back between McCain's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
McCain throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McCain keeping moving, preventing Sepulveda from controlling successfully.
Sepulveda is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sepulveda trying to control but McCain is working from the bottom. #SUB#
McCain is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3#
Sepulveda trying to control the position from guard on top but McCain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
McCain looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sepulveda lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McCain displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sepulveda.
John McCain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alejandro Sepulveda.
Sepulveda just misses with a punch to the body.
McCain is looking to counter punch.
McCain takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McCain throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4#
Sepulveda takes a swing at McCain's ribcage but misses.
Sepulveda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD2#
Sepulveda closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. McCain quickly recovers to half guard.
McCain wants to control but Sepulveda is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McCain regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
McCain had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sepulveda defends it easily.
Sepulveda wants to control from the top but McCain keeps moving.
Sepulveda might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McCain haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Sepulveda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McCain keeping moving, preventing Sepulveda from controlling successfully.
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 John McCain will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
McCain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sepulveda takes a swing at McCain's ribcage but misses.
Sepulveda lands with a nice body kick.
McCain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sepulveda fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McCain avoids it really well and circles away.
Sepulveda takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sepulveda looks to score with a jab to the body but McCain is just out of range.
Sepulveda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sepulveda misses the shot to the body.
McCain misses with a hook. Sepulveda ducked under it nicely.
Sepulveda now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sepulveda is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McCain rather than just go for the knockout.
McCain moves into range and connects with a jab.
McCain bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sepulveda's head backwards.
John McCain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
McCain throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sepulveda pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McCain defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sepulveda.
McCain walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sepulveda checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sepulveda throws a body shot but no joy.
Sepulveda stuns McCain with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McCain fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sepulveda is out of range.
Sepulveda swings for the body but McCain moves out of range.
McCain appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McCain connects with a single shot there.
Sepulveda throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #TD2#
Sepulveda closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McCain's guard.
John McCain is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McCain trying to control the position here.
Sepulveda wants to control from the top but McCain keeps moving. #T2#
McCain wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
McCain keeping moving, preventing Sepulveda from controlling successfully.
Sepulveda postures up.
McCain seems keen to control Sepulveda's posture.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
McCain keeping moving, preventing Sepulveda from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Sepulveda gets tackled into the cage by McCain. McCain maintains the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Sepulveda on the inside. #T3#
Sepulveda blocks a body shot from McCain.
Sepulveda tries to pull guard but McCain won't allow it.
John McCain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alejandro Sepulveda.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sepulveda.
Sepulveda is trying to pull guard but McCain turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sepulveda looking for a takedown.
Sepulveda is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sepulveda can't get the takedown.
Sepulveda jumps guard but McCain turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sepulveda misses with a punch on the inside.
Sepulveda misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCain blocking some punches.
#T4#
Sepulveda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Sepulveda gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, McCain regains guard.
Sepulveda engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Alejandro Sepulveda has got the better of the ground game so far.
McCain has his hands on Sepulveda's head, controlling the position.
McCain'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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alejandro Sepulveda will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
McCain ducks under a wild hook from Sepulveda.
McCain connects with a jab.
Sepulveda fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McCain connects with a single shot there.
Sepulveda shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McCain but McCain pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McCain is looking to counter with a body kick.
McCain throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A big right from Sepulveda misses.
Sepulveda thows a leg kick but McCain checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sepulveda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCain manages to avoid it.
Sepulveda misses with a low kick as McCain jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from McCain.
McCain is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sepulveda throws a hook but McCain blocks it.
McCain throws a big shot that misses.
Sepulveda is trying to counter with his kicks.
McCain comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McCain stuffs the takedown.
McCain feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sepulveda takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1##TD2#
Sepulveda shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sepulveda was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
You can see the frustration on McCain's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
What's McCain going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
You can see the frustration on McCain's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Who's going to make the next move?
Sepulveda working away.#T2#
Sepulveda trying to control the action but McCain is working from the bottom.
McCain is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Sepulveda looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sepulveda working away.#T3#
McCain is not content to let Sepulveda control the position.
McCain is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Sepulveda goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McCain rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sepulveda's guard! Nice work there by McCain!
McCain wants to control from the top but Sepulveda keeps moving. #SUB#
McCain drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sepulveda manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McCain has Sepulveda in his guard.#REVB#
Sepulveda controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4##SUB#
McCain has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sepulveda can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McCain is trying to keep Sepulveda in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
McCain has his foot on Sepulveda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sepulveda works his way back into a safe position though.
McCain keeping moving, preventing Sepulveda 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 John McCain.
I think McCain 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... John McCain! |
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Event:
TC 4: Sitsongrit vs Salvatore
Date: Sep 05, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCain swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like John McCain has been cut.
Gro Ulfimph takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab lands there for McCain.
McCain missing with a left hand there. Gro Ulfimph was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
John McCain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gro Ulfimph takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McCain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gro Ulfimph.
McCain misses with a wild body shot.
Gro Ulfimph throws a shot to the body.
A jab from McCain misses.
McCain checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gro Ulfimph moves forwards but McCain connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gro Ulfimph takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a series of wild punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCain lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T1#
McCain thuds a left hand into Gro Ulfimph's body.
McCain throws a shot from downtown. Gro Ulfimph moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Gro Ulfimph wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gro Ulfimph uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCain.
A little feinted left hand from Gro Ulfimph on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A shot to the body from McCain misses
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a nice uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McCain.
McCain does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gro Ulfimph walks forward, straight into a front kick from McCain.
Gro Ulfimph blocks a jab.
Gro Ulfimph swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That kick from McCain tenderised Gro Ulfimph's leg. Gro Ulfimph is trying to keep his angry face on.
McCain misses with a hook to the body
enabling Gro Ulfimph to counter with a crisp jab.
A nice leg kick from McCain, right into the meat of the thigh.
McCain lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McCain misses the shot to the body.
Gro Ulfimph appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McCain wants to slow Gro Ulfimph down by chopping away at his legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gro Ulfimph throws a front kick aimed at McCain's knee but McCain avoids it well. #T2#
McCain throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Gro Ulfimph was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McCain.
McCain uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gro Ulfimph has time to react.
McCain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCain connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McCain fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McCain misses with a low kick as Gro Ulfimph jumps back.
Gro Ulfimph throwing a counter right hand but McCain manages to avoid it.
Gro Ulfimph lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McCain misses with a wild body shot.
Gro Ulfimph was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McCain sizes up Gro Ulfimph with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McCain stuns Gro Ulfimph with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McCain looks to score with a jab to the body but Gro Ulfimph is just out of range.
Gro Ulfimph avoids a kick to the body.
That kick from McCain tenderised Gro Ulfimph's leg. Gro Ulfimph is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gro Ulfimph takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McCain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gro Ulfimph.
A little feinted left hand from Gro Ulfimph on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gro Ulfimph chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McCain can pounce on him.
#T3#
Gro Ulfimph throws a chopping leg kick but McCain manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McCain connects with a body shot.
McCain lands with a thumping leg kick.
McCain scores with a jab. Gro Ulfimph acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McCain swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gro Ulfimph cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCain throws a leg kick that misses.
McCain throws a front kick aimed at Gro Ulfimph's knee but Gro Ulfimph avoids it well.
McCain lands a nice shot to the body.
Good exchange - McCain coming out on top.
McCain tries to work over Gro Ulfimph's front leg with a kick but Gro Ulfimph checks it.
As McCain backs away, Gro Ulfimph returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McCain throws a hook but Gro Ulfimph blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Gro Ulfimph on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gro Ulfimph defending well as McCain loads up on a big left hand.
A low kick from McCain misses
letting Gro Ulfimph counter with a right hand.
McCain throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCain on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4#
McCain moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gro Ulfimph takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McCain connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McCain swings for the body but Gro Ulfimph moves out of range.
It looked like Gro Ulfimph was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McCain misses with a wild body shot.
Gro Ulfimph takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gro Ulfimph throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McCain.
McCain blocks a head kick by Gro Ulfimph.
McCain thows a leg kick but Gro Ulfimph checks it
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCain bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gro Ulfimph bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gro Ulfimph swings for the body but McCain moves out of range.
McCain goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John McCain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John McCain's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
McCain is looking to slow Gro Ulfimph down with leg kicks. #KD#
Gro Ulfimph cracks McCain with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Gro Ulfimph has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning McCain to stand back up!#ROC#McCain is rocked!
McCain throws a looping overhand right but Gro Ulfimph ducks down to avoid it.
McCain throws a leg kick but Gro Ulfimph sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gro Ulfimph pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCain misses with an uppercut
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a huge left! McCain is in big trouble! He's backing up but Gro Ulfimph isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save McCain from any more damage. A dominating finish by Gro Ulfimph!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Murzol Gro Ulfimph!
A very excited looking Murzol Gro Ulfimph made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Galaxy Exit Wounds
Date: Aug 01, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCain finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCain.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. McCain does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
McCain lands a slapping body shot.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCain takes one to the chin there.
McCain throws a leg kick
and Williams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McCain, as that shot connected.
Williams definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McCain walks into a stiff left hand from Williams.
A cross from Williams lands.
McCain tries to close the distance and clinch but Williams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McCain tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
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!
Williams works the jab nicely.
Williams lands with a cross.
McCain gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Decent striking displayed by Williams there.
McCain wants to clinch up but Williams keeps it at a distance.
McCain slips under a jab.
John McCain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCain fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McCain lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Williams checks a low kick from McCain.#T1#
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Williams on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
A little jabbing left from McCain on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on McCain's shoulder, as McCain tries to avoid the shot.
McCain takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That kick from McCain tenderised Williams's leg. Williams is trying to keep his angry face on.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Williams misses with an uppercut.
McCain avoids the body shot from Williams.
McCain misses with a low kick as Williams jumps back.
McCain walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Williams checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McCain scores with a jab to the head.
McCain throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A big left from Williams misses.
Williams checks a low kick from McCain.
McCain ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Williams avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McCain throws the kick towards the body but Williams avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Williams misses its target.
McCain fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Williams checks it well.
McCain tries to work over Williams's front leg with a kick but Williams checks it.
Williams looks to throw the jab but McCain is out of range.
McCain throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range. #T2#
McCain slips under a jab from Williams.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCain is looking to clinch but Williams is avoiding it.
McCain is looking to clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Williams. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Williams.
McCain on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Williams checks a leg kick.
Good work by Williams as he checks the leg kick.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but McCain is just out of range.
Williams scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Williams staying out of range there.
Williams takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice defenses there by Williams.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Williams looks to land a right hand but McCain moved out of range.
Williams digs a good body shot into McCain's ribs.
Williams throws a hook but McCain blocks it.
Williams throws out a loose jab but McCain uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCain blocks a jab.
McCain slips under a jab.
McCain looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McCain connects with an inside leg kick.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by McCain.
McCain lands a lovely overhand right.
McCain keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T3#
Williams ducks under a wild hook from McCain.
McCain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.
McCain throws a lazy body kick
and Williams counters with a straight right hand.
Williams is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McCain takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A big left from Williams misses.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. McCain moves away and avoids it.
Williams keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McCain tries to close the distance and clinch up but Williams swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McCain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Williams missing with a left hand there. McCain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCain slips a straight right by Williams.
McCain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McCain.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
McCain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
McCain takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McCain throws a quick inside leg kick.
McCain feints and then cracks Williams's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Williams down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams jabs McCain to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McCain ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Williams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCain.
McCain tries to close the distance and clinch but Williams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
A solid leg kick lands there for McCain.
McCain slips a jab from Williams.
Williams misses with a straight right.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McCain lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Williams has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Williams and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Williams fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McCain throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
McCain connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCain slips a straight right by Williams.
McCain lands with a thumping leg kick.
McCain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McCain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Williams scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McCain doesn't seem bothered though.
Williams has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Williams there as he acknowledges the shot.
McCain lands a glancing blow to the side of Williams's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams misses with a looping right.#CL2#
McCain closes the distance and pushes Williams back into the cage.
McCain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McCain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Williams dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
That kick from McCain tenderised Williams's leg. Williams is trying to keep his angry face on.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but McCain ducks down to avoid it.
Williams swats away the attempt to clinch by McCain.
McCain has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The fighters circling - McCain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wayne Williams is winning the standup battle so far.
Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Williams lands with a shot to the body.
Williams lands a right hook to the body.
McCain misses with a body shot.
McCain throws a shot from downtown. Williams moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from McCain misses the target.
Williams fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McCain tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Williams counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McCain getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Williams takes a swing at McCain's ribcage but misses.
Williams changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab lands there for McCain.
McCain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.
McCain scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCain swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Williams takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Williams swings for the body but McCain moves out of range.
#T1#
Williams swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McCain.
McCain attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Williams fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McCain looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Williams throws a body punch but McCain moves out of range.
Williams lands a body shot.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
McCain misses with a low kick.
McCain fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Williams checks a leg kick nicely.
McCain misses with a looping left.
McCain looks to throw the jab but Williams is out of range.
McCain walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Williams checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL2#
McCain gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Williams tries to circle away but McCain has him pinned against the cage.
Williams wants to break free but McCain has control.
McCain has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Williams avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McCain misses with a punch on the inside.
Williams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2##TD#
Williams jumps into guard, dragging McCain to the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCain trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
McCain drops back, looking for a kneebar! Williams looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Williams looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Williams! #REVR#
McCain is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
McCain keeps trying to improve his position.#SU#
Williams decides to stand up, so the ref orders McCain to his feet.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. McCain moves away and avoids it.
Williams backing away here, and McCain unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Williams blocks the leg kick.
Williams misses with a straight left.
A big right from Williams misses.
McCain feints a counter leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for McCain.
McCain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Williams throws a hook to the side of McCain's head but McCain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Williams throws a hook to the side of McCain's head but McCain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Williams lands a jab to the nose.
McCain throws a jab when Williams was well out of range.
A big right from Williams misses.
Williams is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McCain throws a half hearted mid kick.
Williams lands with a right hand.
McCain tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Williams misses the jab.
Williams throws a hook but McCain avoids it easily.
McCain moves away from the strike by Williams. #T4#
McCain defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
McCain moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Williams looks to throw the jab but McCain is out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams misses with a looping right.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCain was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
An inside leg kick from McCain misses.
McCain connects with a right hand. Williams shakes it off.
McCain bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Williams's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCain. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCain was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but McCain is just out of range.
Williams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCain can do to turn this around?
McCain staying out of range there.
McCain misses the jab.
McCain throws a leg kick but Williams moved away.
McCain is looking to score with low kicks.
McCain throws a shot from downtown. Williams moves away and avoids it.
McCain fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Williams.
Williams misses with a straight right.
McCain connects with a looping right hand.
McCain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Williams dominated that second round.
That's time! Williams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
McCain throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCain slips a straight right by Williams.
McCain counters with a body kick.
McCain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
McCain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
McCain throws a sloppy body shot
and Williams counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCain throws a jab but it's blocked by Williams.
McCain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from McCain.
Williams throws a body punch but McCain moves out of range.
McCain looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Williams takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McCain throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Williams scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCain pushes Williams away with a front kick.
A jab from Williams finds it's way through McCain's defenses.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCain throws a low kick but it's checked well by Williams.
Williams scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCain lands with a straight right. Williams didn't see that one coming.
Williams throws a jab when McCain was well out of range.#T1#
McCain moves out of range of the strikes.
McCain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williams.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCain. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Williams connects with the punch.
Williams looks to land a right hand but McCain moved out of range.
McCain now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McCain is looking to clinch.
McCain scores with a punch to the head.
McCain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCain throws a half hearted mid kick.
Williams punishes McCain's body with a nice straight punch.
McCain lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Williams lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McCain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.
McCain doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of McCain 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCain doesn't manage to clinch there - Williams circles away.
#CL2#
McCain rushes Williams and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Williams blocks a body shot from McCain. #T2#
McCain working aggressively here.
McCain swings wildly with an uppercut but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCain lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McCain misses with a short punch on the inside.
Williams blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, McCain scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McCain.
Williams looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCain.
McCain lands an uppercut.
McCain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Williams's elbow.
McCain throws a punch but it's blocked by Williams.
McCain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3#
Williams blocking some punches.
McCain has a couple of punches blocked by Williams.
McCain keeps control of Williams as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McCain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McCain tries a body shot but Williams blocks it.
McCain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD#
Williams pulls guard effortlessly.
McCain looking to sit in guard and control but Williams gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
McCain looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SU#
Williams stands up and waves to McCain to follow him. #T4#
McCain throws a low kick but Williams moves out of range easily.
Williams throws the left hand but McCain avoids the punch easily.
Williams takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A jab from Williams finds it's way through McCain's defenses.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on McCain's shoulder, as McCain tries to avoid the shot.
McCain throws a chopping leg kick but Williams manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Williams catches McCain with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McCain slips under a jab from Williams.
Williams smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCain slips under a jab.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCain thows a left - swing and a miss!
Williams tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McCain with a nice calf kick.
McCain tries to land a front kick but Williams steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McCain scores with a hook to the body. Williams takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Williams feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McCains jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McCain tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Williams manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but McCain slips the punch.
McCain swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Williams moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Wayne Williams did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Williams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Williams crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McCain - the referee stops the clock and Williams gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McCain. Williams manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
McCain throws a quick inside leg kick.
Williams blocks a leg kick.
McCain ducks right into an uppercut from Williams.
Williams takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Williams throws a lazy right hand but McCain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCain slips under a jab.
Williams checks the leg kick.
McCain takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McCain lands with an overhand left.
Williams scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McCain doesn't seem bothered though.
McCain slips a straight right by Williams.
Williams fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab, jab by McCain - just one landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
McCain looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Williams blocks the body kick.
Williams slips under a jab from McCain.
An inside leg kick lands from McCain.
McCain takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
Williams tests McCain's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Williams misses with a body shot.
McCain throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Williams on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McCain moves out of range of the strikes.
Williams's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McCain connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Williams scrambles back to his feet.
McCain does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A little feinted left hand from Williams on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Williams darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Williams stuns McCain with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McCain moves out of range of the strikes.
Williams scores with a jab.
McCain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Williams lands a jab to the head.
Williams misses with a looping left.
McCain looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Williams.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by McCain.
Williams takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCain on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McCain pivots, looking for a leg kick but Williams is out of range and McCain settles back down. #T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from McCain.
McCain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCain throws a hook but Williams blocks it.
Williams moves out of range of the leg kick from McCain.
McCain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
A big left from Williams misses.
McCain misses with a kick to the body.
McCain moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Wayne Williams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McCain scores with a punch to the head.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
Williams throws out a loose jab but McCain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams slips under a jab from McCain.
McCain staying out of range there.
McCain has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McCain takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
Williams is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
McCain tries a low kick but Williams avoids it.
McCain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
McCain walks into a jab.#CL2#
McCain has Williams up against the cage in a clinch.
McCain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by McCain.
McCain swings wildly with an uppercut but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
John McCain seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD#
Williams has hold of one of McCain's legs. McCain is fighting the takedown attempt but Williams gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
McCain trying to keep a closed guard but Williams is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
McCain looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Williams avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4#
Williams would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
McCain working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
McCain working for a triangle but Williams defends it easily.
#SUB2#
McCain has an active guard here but Williams has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Williams had his way with John McCain in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
McCain takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McCain tries to clinch up.
Williams checks the leg kick nicely there.
McCain is looking to clinch but Williams is avoiding it.
Williams looks to land a right hand but McCain moved out of range.
McCain fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McCain tries to clinch but Williams is having none of it.
Williams swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by McCain.
Williams lands a slapping body shot.
McCain moves away from the strike by Williams.
Williams takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McCain tries to clinch but Williams is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from Williams on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCain fails with an attempt to clinch.
Williams digs a good body shot into McCain's ribs.
McCain throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCain tries to close the distance and clinch but Williams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McCain takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from McCain.#T1#
McCain misses with an attempted mid kick.
Williams on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McCain. McCain obviously looking to wear him down.
McCain fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Williams checks it well.
Williams connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McCain's hands.
McCain tries to clinch up.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCain throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Williams fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McCain looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McCain ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
McCain slips a jab from Williams.
McCain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Williams circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Williams wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McCain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
John McCain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
McCain ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
McCain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McCain misses with a wild body shot.
Williams works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McCain moves forwards but Williams connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
McCain misses with a hook. Williams ducked under it nicely.
McCain scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch lands to the side of Williams 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McCain tries to clinch but Williams moves out of range.
McCain changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams misses with an uppercut. McCain saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from McCain.
Williams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCain.
Williams fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Williams throws out a powerful jab.
Williams connects with a single shot there.
Williams keeps the fight on the outside.
Williams throws a good cross that connects.
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot by Williams.
McCain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams misses with a looping left.
McCain moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McCain ducks under a wild hook from Williams.#T3#
Williams checks a leg kick nicely.
McCain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
Williams was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Good standup being displayed there by McCain as he connects with a hook.
Williams on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McCain staying out of range there.
Nice uppercut there from McCain.
McCain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Williams.
Williams lands a glancing blow to the side of McCain's head.
Williams clobbers McCain with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Williams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCain.
McCain swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McCain fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Williams is out of range.
McCain's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Williams connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McCain scrambles back to his feet.
Williams slips a jab from McCain.
McCain gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams slips a jab from McCain.
A little feinted left hand from Williams on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McCain is looking to score with low kicks.
McCain staying out of range there.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCain only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T4#
McCain lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McCain misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by McCain.
A nice side step and McCain releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Williams connects with a body shot that sends McCain's belly button to the back.
McCain gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Williams fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A cross from Williams lands.
McCain gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McCain closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McCain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
McCain scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCain.
Williams misses with an uppercut. McCain saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams misses with a hook. McCain ducked under it nicely.
McCain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCain throws a hook but Williams avoids it easily.
A cross from McCain lands.
McCain tries to move into range but Williams moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wayne Williams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Williams, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wayne Williams!
Wayne Williams retains his bantamweight title!
A very excited looking Wayne Williams made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Galaxy 3: The Firework Show
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Time on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McCain falls off balance throwing a combination
and Time counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like John McCain has been cut.
McCain uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A punch combination from McCain misses.
Time looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
McCain fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Time, pushing him back against the cage.
Time blocks an uppercut.
Time's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McCain has a couple of punches blocked by Time.
Time misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Time breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
McCain gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Time blocks a body shot from McCain.
Time lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Time blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McCain's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Time escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Time misses with a double jab.
McCain half committed to a counter leg kick.
McCain throws the left hand but Time avoids the punch easily.
McCain throws the left hand but Time avoids the punch easily.
McCain walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
McCain moves out of range of the body kick.
McCain lands a nice hook to Time's body. Time takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Time has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Time there as he acknowledges the shot.
Time will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McCain fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Time misses with a hook. McCain ducked under it nicely.
Time misses with an uppercut.
McCain is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Time.
McCain looks to throw a body kick
and Time counters with a two punch combo.
McCain uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McCain lands with a straight right. Time didn't see that one coming.
Time walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCain throws a looping overhand right but Time ducks down to avoid it.
Time misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCain throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Time stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sloppy strikes from Time. Those never looked like landing.
McCain throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T2#
McCain scores with a kick to the midsection.
Time throws an overhand right that lands on McCain's shoulder, as McCain tries to avoid the shot.
Time throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McCain's head.
McCain catches Time with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McCain throws a big shot that misses.
Time throws a sloppy head kick and McCain moves out of range easily.
McCain changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Time ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Time throws a lazy uppercut
and McCain counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McCain moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Time gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McCain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Time! But no joy.
McCain misses with a low kick.
McCain scores with a hook to the body. Time takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McCain misses with a low kick.
Time uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCain.
McCain misses with a body shot.
#CL#
McCain forces Time back against the cage and clinches.#T3#
Time tries to circle away but McCain has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCain.
A short right from Time.
McCain lands with a short shot to the head.
Time misses with some punches.
Time wants to break the clinch but can't.
Time blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Time breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Time gets tackled into the cage by McCain. McCain maintains the clinch.
McCain lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Time or not. #BC2#
Time pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
It looks like McCain has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
McCain scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Time slips a straight right by McCain.
McCain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Time uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCain.
McCain throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McCain is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Time misses with a head kick.
McCain cracks Time with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCain misses with a hook. Time ducked under it nicely.
McCain looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from McCain.
Time missing with a left hand there. McCain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Time feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McCains jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McCain scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Time needs to keep his hands up - McCain had a free shot at his head there.
McCain tries to clinch up.
Time raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Time is looking to chop away at McCain's legs.
A punch lands to the side of McCain 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL#
McCain closes the distance and pushes Time back into the cage.
Time lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Time's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Time scores with a nice hook to the head.
Time is trying to break the clinch but McCain has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Time breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Time misses with an uppercut.
McCain misses with a looping right.
Time scores with a kick to the body.
Time throws out a loose jab but McCain uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John McCain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John McCain's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
McCain connects with a leg kick.
Time throws a body kick that misses.
McCain throwing a counter right hand but Time manages to avoid it.
McCain is looking to slow Time down with leg kicks.
Time's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McCain lands with a kick to the ribs.
Time takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Time bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Time follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
McCain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Time can do to turn this around?
McCain throws a low kick but Time avoids it.
McCain dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Time. That did some damage!
An inside leg kick lands from Time.
McCain fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Time checks it well.
Time keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCain.
A low kick from McCain misses
and Time counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. McCain is lucky that one didn't land flush.
McCain avoids the head kick by Time.
A low kick lands for McCain.
Time paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Time tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCain was well out of range. Poor timing from Time.
Time circles away from the clinch attempt.
McCain connects with a single shot there.#T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. McCain darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Time's jab looks to have found its range, popping McCain under the eye.
McCain tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Time counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from McCain.
McCain dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Time. That did some damage!
McCain misses with a body kick.
McCain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McCain throwing a counter right hand but Time manages to avoid it.
Time takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Time lands with a cross.
Time misses with a head kick.
McCain avoids the head kick by Time.
McCain misses with a wild body shot.
John McCain is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McCain misses with an uppercut. Time saw that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCain is looking to chop away at Time's legs.
Time lands with a good body shot.
Nice uppercut there from McCain.
My Time is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCain is looking to clinch but Time is avoiding it.
#T2#
McCain throws a leg kick which misses Time's front leg but catches the back leg as Time tries to avoid it.
Time moves out of range of the strikes.
McCain throws a jab but it's blocked by Time.
Time takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
John McCain is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCain. Time does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
McCain has closed the distance and engaged Time in a clinch.
Time misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
McCain drags the fight down to the ground.
Time is fighting to break McCain's control of his arms but McCain is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Time has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McCain is proving hard to escape from. #T3#
McCain seems keen to control Time's posture.
Time has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McCain is proving hard to escape from. #SU2#
Time stands and steps away. McCain gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
McCain thows a leg kick but Time checks it
and Time counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Time fakes the leg kick and cracks McCain in the body.
McCain throws a leg kick but Time sees it coming and moves out of range.
Time throws out a counter right but McCain avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCain. Time does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCain scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from McCain misses its intended target.
McCain lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McCain scores with a decent looking hook.#T4#
McCain shoots in for a double leg but Time sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Time swats away the attempt to clinch by McCain.
McCain blocks a head kick by Time.
McCain lands with a good body shot.
Time misses with a head kick.
#CL#
McCain closes the distance and pushes Time back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCain is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Time to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Time breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McCain jabs Time right on the nose. Time blinks but takes it well.
Time keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A leg kick checked by Time.
John McCain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Time slips a straight right by McCain.
Time scores with a jab to the jaw.
Time throws a head kick that misses.
McCain swings widly with a right hand
and Time counters with a big head kick but McCain shrugs it off.
Time steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCain.
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 John McCain will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John McCain's cut.
That's time! McCain's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Time throws the left hand but McCain avoids the punch easily.
McCain lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Time needs to keep his hands up - McCain had a free shot at his head there.
Time steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCain.
Time has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McCain.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McCain.
McCain misses with a looping right.
McCain looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Time checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A big left from Time misses.
McCain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
McCain closes the distance and pushes Time back into the cage.
Time wants to get back to striking at distance but McCain won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Time.
McCain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCain.
McCain keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Time's efforts to push away.
Time working hard to break the clinch.
John McCain has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Time working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Time's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McCain doesn't manage to clinch there - Time circles away.
McCain throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Time stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sloppy strikes from Time. Those never looked like landing.
Time with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McCain to score with a decent uppercut.
McCain throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Time looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McCain misses with a wild body shot.
McCain throws a shot from downtown. Time moves away and avoids it.
McCain lands a really nice looking cross but Time seems unphased.
McCain with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The fighters circling - Time throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCain thows a left - swing and a miss!
McCain tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Time is able to avoid easily.
Time looks to land a left hand but McCain moved out of range nicely.
My Time has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
McCain keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Time tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCain was well out of range. Poor timing from Time.
Time misses with a two punch combination.
Time has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
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!
Time sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A swing and a miss from Time.
Some wild striking there from Time.
Time pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Time takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Time throws a leg kick but McCain checks it.
McCain misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Time.
Time takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McCain punishes Time's body with a nice straight punch.
McCain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Time.
McCain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McCain lands a nice looking body shot.
#T3##CL#
McCain has taken the fight to the clinch.
McCain working aggressively here.
McCain gets through Time's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Time looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short uppercut from Time.
Time lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Time tries to break the clinch but McCain is controlling the position.
Time is trying to push McCain away but McCain has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Time lands a shoulder strike.
Time tries to circle away but McCain has him pinned against the cage.
A shot in the inside from McCain.
Time throws a punch but it's blocked by McCain.
A head punch on the inside from Time fails to land. #T4#
Time can't break the clinch.
Time wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short body shot lands from McCain as the two fighters clinch.
Time tries to work over McCain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McCain tries to pull guard but Time holds him up against the cage and eventually McCain drops back down to his feet.
McCain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Time fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCain prevents Time from breaking the clinch.
McCain keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Time's efforts to push away.
McCain lands a hook to the side of the head.
McCain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
John McCain showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McCain has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John McCain! |
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Event:
CACC 96
Date: Jun 06, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; John McCain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Jaxon Bremner!
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Bremner looking to score a takedown here. McCain is defending well but Bremner drives through and ends up in McCain's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McCain (0) vs (2) Bremner
Bremner trying to control but McCain is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McCain holds on and takes a little breather.
McCain controls Bremner momentarily but Bremner frees himself.
McCain wants to sweep but no luck.
McCain is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bremner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McCain is really struggling to control Bremner but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bremner tries to free his leg and advance position but McCain is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bremner being controlled here momentarily.
Bremner trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but McCain manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (2) vs (2) Bremner
McCain stays in close to Bremner's body and controls the position.
Bremner looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
McCain wants to control from the top but Bremner keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bremner is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (2) vs (4) Bremner
Bremner advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (2) vs (7) Bremner
McCain stops Bremner from passing to mount.
McCain can't do much from the bottom here.
McCain holding on.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Bremner thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McCain keeping his opponent close.#T2#
McCain struggling a bit here.
Bremner wants to control but McCain is keeping him busy.
McCain manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (4) vs (7) Bremner
Bremner is looking for a sweep. McCain is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McCain wants to take a breather but Bremner is having none of it.
Bremner wants to get back to full guard.
Bremner is staying active underneath McCain, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bremner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bremner keeps trying to improve his position.
McCain is trying to control. Bremner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McCain looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Bremner is looking to improve his position.
McCain trying to control from half guard but Bremner is working away.
Bremner moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McCain passes Bremner's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McCain is trying to control. Bremner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bremner is looking to improve his position.
McCain seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bremner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bremner is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Bremner is staying active underneath McCain, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McCain is looking to advance position but Bremner won't allow it.
McCain looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Bremner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bremner is looking to improve his position.
Bremner moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Bremner looking for subs off his back but McCain has passed one foot through into half guard.
McCain works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (7) vs (7) Bremner
Bremner is trying desperately to improve position.#T5#
McCain looking to control but Bremner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bremner is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, McCain has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: McCain (10) vs (7) Bremner
Bremner is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by McCain.
Bremner is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Bremner is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if McCain gets his way!
Bremner breaks McCain's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (10) vs (9) Bremner#T6#
Bremner works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McCain trying to hold on to Bremner's head to control him but Bremner postures up.
McCain makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McCain.
Bremner trying to control the position from guard on top but McCain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCain is trying to keep Bremner in close.
Bremner passes McCain's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McCain wants to control but Bremner is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McCain tries to roll over but Bremner keeps him under control.
McCain is staying active underneath Bremner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McCain controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. McCain manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bremner trying to control but McCain is working from the bottom. #T7#
McCain looking to control.
McCain keeping full guard, as Bremner tries to pass.
McCain trying to control the position here.
McCain keeping full guard, as Bremner tries to pass.
McCain controls Bremner momentarily but Bremner frees himself.
Bremner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCain is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bremner trying to control but McCain is working from the bottom. #T8#
McCain looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bremner is one step ahead there.
Bremner wants to control from the top but McCain keeps moving.
Bremner is pushing down on McCain's leg trying to pass to half guard. McCain is fighting to maintain full guard but Bremner has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
McCain is defending against the submission attempts here by Bremner.
#SUB2#
Bremner is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Bremner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McCain has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Bremner is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T9#
McCain trying to hold on to Bremner's head to control him but Bremner postures up.
McCain tries to get to full guard but Bremner has control of the leg.
McCain is controlling Bremner's trapped leg to prevent Bremner from advancing to side control.
Bremner prevents McCain from improving his position.
Bremner is trying to control. McCain wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McCain slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bremner looking to pass the guard.
Bremner is still trying to improve position.#T10#
McCain tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bremner looking to pass the guard.
Bremner won't allow McCain to sweep him here.
Bremner passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (10) vs (12) Bremner#SUB2#
Bremner wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McCain, who protects the arm well.
Bremner wants to control but McCain is keeping him busy. #T11#
Bremner tries to move to mount but McCain blocks the move with his legs.
McCain struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Bremner tries for a kimura but McCain is defending well. #SUB2#
Bremner looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bremner tries to move to mount but McCain blocks the move with his legs.
McCain gets back to half guard.
McCain might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McCain trying to control from the bottom.
#T12#
McCain tries to roll over but Bremner keeps him under control.
Bremner trying to pass the guard but McCain defending well. #SUB#
McCain looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Bremner is working for a kimura but McCain is defending it quite comfortably.
McCain wants to control but Bremner is keeping busy.
McCain is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
McCain is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Bremner looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Well,McCain is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
McCain wants to control but Bremner is keeping busy.
#T13#
Bremner wants to free his trapped foot but McCain is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Bremner is looking for a kimura here.
McCain wants to improve his position but Bremner is controlling well.
McCain is doing well to control the position and prevent Bremner from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Bremner is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McCain doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bremner.
Bremner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T14#
McCain makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McCain.
McCain is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McCain is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (12) vs (12) Bremner
McCain looking to pass the guard.
McCain advances to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCain is trying to control the action in half guard but Bremner is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bremner wants to get back to full guard.
McCain performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Bremner gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Bremner wins on points by 13 to 12.
Jaxon Bremner took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Top Gun Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
CACC 87
Date: May 10, 2020 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dilon Goncalves (ranked 4044 p4p, 373 weight class) and John McCain (ranked 1709 p4p, 197 weight class). Goncalves comes to the ring accompanied by TAPOUT. McCain comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Anywhere I Go kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Dilon Goncalves! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; John McCain!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
McCain shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goncalves (0) vs (2) McCain
McCain perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McCain tries to pass the half guard into mount. Goncalves knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Goncalves actively working from the bottom here.
Goncalves actively working from the bottom here.
McCain sitting and controlling from the half guard.
McCain trying to mount his opponent but Goncalves defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCain stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCain tries to pass the half guard into mount. Goncalves knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McCain is still trying to improve position.
McCain wants to take a breather but Goncalves is having none of it.
Goncalves tries to get to full guard but McCain has control of the leg.
Goncalves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McCain tries to pass to full mount but Goncalves defends it.
McCain wants to take a breather but Goncalves is having none of it.
McCain is trying to work for a kimura but Goncalves is defending well.
Goncalves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McCain pulls his head out easily.
Goncalves is refusing to be controlled, as McCain sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Goncalves slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McCain looking to pass the guard.
Goncalves throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McCain wants to pass the guard but Goncalves is keeping the position.
McCain 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.
McCain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McCain is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
McCain works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Goncalves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McCain looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Goncalves actively working from the bottom here.
McCain performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Goncalves looking for submissions off his back.
McCain slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Goncalves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McCain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goncalves keeps working.
McCain seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Goncalves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McCain is pressing down on Goncalves's thigh, looking to free his foot. Goncalves is holding on for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McCain sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Goncalves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Goncalves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Goncalves is looking to improve his position.
McCain content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
McCain is trying to control. Goncalves wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McCain wants to pass to mount but Goncalves is defending the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McCain content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Goncalves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McCain pulls his head out easily.
McCain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goncalves keeps working.
McCain looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Goncalves looking for submissions off his back.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McCain wants to free his trapped foot but Goncalves is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McCain is figuring out what he wants to do next.
McCain is pressing down on Goncalves's thigh, looking to free his foot. Goncalves is holding on for now.
Goncalves looking for submissions off his back.
Goncalves actively working from the bottom here.
McCain controlling the action here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McCain prevents Goncalves from improving his position.
McCain content to control rather than advance.
Goncalves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McCain performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
McCain wants to free his trapped foot but Goncalves is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McCain with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McCain's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
McCain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goncalves keeps working.
Goncalves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McCain pulls his head out easily.
McCain looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McCain has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Goncalves (0) vs (5) McCain
Goncalves is controlling an arm, preventing McCain from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves is trying to reverse the position but instead McCain has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Goncalves (0) vs (8) McCain
Goncalves turns into McCain and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goncalves (2) vs (8) McCain
Goncalves preventing the sweep.
Goncalves trying to control the position from guard on top but McCain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Goncalves tries to free his leg and advance position but McCain is retaining full guard.
Goncalves stopping the sweep attempt from McCain.
McCain wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
McCain lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goncalves (2) vs (10) McCain
McCain avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
McCain content to stall in guard here.
Goncalves is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Goncalves is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McCain is aware though and is defending well.
Goncalves can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McCain controls the pace.
Goncalves keeping moving, preventing McCain from controlling successfully.
Goncalves being controlled here, momentarily.
McCain wants to control from the top but Goncalves keeps moving.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McCain looking to pass the guard.
Goncalves had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McCain defends it easily.
McCain controls from within his opponent's guard.
Goncalves is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McCain trying to control the position from guard on top but Goncalves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
McCain's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McCain avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Goncalves keeping moving, preventing McCain from controlling successfully.
Goncalves looking for a guillotine here but McCain defends easily.
McCain controlling from the top position.
McCain trying to control the position from guard on top but Goncalves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves looking to hit a scissor sweep but McCain is one step ahead there.
Goncalves seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
McCain slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Goncalves has his foot on McCain's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McCain works his way back into a safe position though.
McCain showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Goncalves looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCain is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McCain wants to control from the top but Goncalves keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
McCain wins on points by 10 to 2. |
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Event:
CACC 77
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between John McCain (ranked 1632 p4p, 185 weight class) and Balbus Michael (ranked 7482 p4p, 512 weight class). McCain comes to the ring accompanied by Anywhere I Go. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; John McCain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Balbus Michael!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
McCain rushes Michael and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
McCain turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: McCain (4) vs (0) Michael
McCain trying to control the action but Michael is working from the bottom.
Michael tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but McCain presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: McCain (6) vs (0) Michael
McCain content just to control the position here.
McCain wants to control the pace but Michael is squirming around nicely.
Michael tries to hold on but McCain postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCain is working for a guillotine from mount but Michael frees his head quite easily.
McCain trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCain moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Michael has worked his arm free - good work by Michael!
McCain slows the pace down.
McCain is looking to take a break and control but Michael is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Michael is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McCain swings around for an armbar but Michael sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into McCain's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (6) vs (2) Michael
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michael trying to control the position from guard on top but McCain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCain working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Michael doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Michael manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Michael got a little sloppy there for a moment and McCain has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Michael has managed to get both his arms back between McCain's legs - danger averted.
McCain working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Michael trying to control the position from guard on top but McCain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
McCain is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Michael wants to control from the top but McCain keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michael is stalling in the full guard.
Michael avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McCain keeping full guard, as Michael tries to pass.
McCain is looking for a triangle but Michael pushes his legs off easily.
Michael trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCain looking for a guillotine here but Michael defends easily.
Michael got a little sloppy there for a moment and McCain has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Michael has managed to get both his arms back between McCain's legs - danger averted.
McCain working for submissions but it's allowed Michael to get to half guard.
Michael is looking to take a break and control but McCain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McCain wants to control but Michael is keeping busy.
McCain looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McCain has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McCain is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Michael pulls his head out easily.
McCain looking for submissions off his back.
McCain makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McCain.
McCain not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Michael wants to control from the top but McCain keeps moving.
McCain looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Michael trying to control but McCain is working from the bottom.
McCain is looking for a triangle here but Michael uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (6) vs (5) Michael
McCain wants to control but Michael postures up.
McCain is looking for a sweep.
Michael advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: McCain (6) vs (7) Michael
McCain regains half guard.
McCain is trying to get back to full guard.
McCain is trying to control but can't.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McCain is looking for a sweep. Michael is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Michael looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McCain wants to control the action here but instead Michael manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (6) vs (10) Michael
McCain is working to get back to half guard.
Michael mounts McCain! Really nice guard pass there!
McCain regains half guard.
Michael wants to take a breather but McCain is having none of it.
McCain wants to get back to full guard.
Michael trying to control from McCain's half guard. McCain has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Michael wants to control from the top but McCain keeps moving.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McCain is trying to control the position but Michael postures up.
McCain is looking for a triangle but Michael pushes his legs off easily.
McCain might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McCain keeping moving, preventing Michael from controlling successfully.
McCain looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Michael has picked McCain up and slammed him! McCain can't keep hold of the triangle and Michael manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (6) vs (13) Michael
Michael trying to control the action but McCain is working from the bottom.
Michael working away.
McCain tries to buck Michael off but Michael is having none of it.
Michael takes a little break here. McCain wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on McCain's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Michael in side control, just content to control the action for now.
McCain can't do much from the bottom here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Michael stalls from top position.
Michael wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCain keeps working.
McCain looks to move to half guard but instead Michael has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: McCain (6) vs (15) Michael
Michael trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
McCain tries to control Michael's body but Michael pushes him off. McCain squirms to his side and now Michael has his back! Score +3 for taking back: McCain (6) vs (18) Michael
McCain trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Michael doesn't have the hooks in and McCain manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (8) vs (18) Michael
McCain trying to control but Michael is working from the bottom.
McCain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Michael swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Michael 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.
Michael is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Michael keeping moving, preventing McCain from controlling successfully.
McCain drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Michael manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McCain has Michael in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (8) vs (20) Michael
Michael is pushing down on McCain's leg trying to pass to half guard. McCain is fighting to maintain full guard but Michael has managed to sneak the leg through.
Michael wants to control but McCain is keeping him busy.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Michael performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Michael wants to take a breather but McCain is having none of it.
Michael wants to pass to mount but McCain is defending the position.
McCain is trying to control but Michael passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (8) vs (23) Michael
McCain is trying to get back to half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
McCain is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Michael is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: McCain (8) vs (25) Michael
Michael wants to control but McCain has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
McCain is trying to control but Michael passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (8) vs (28) Michael
Michael trying to control the action but McCain is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on McCain's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Michael just content to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael wins on points by 28 to 8.
A very excited looking Balbus Michael rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
CACC 69
Date: Mar 22, 2020 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between John McCain (ranked 1548 p4p, 170 weight class) and Sebastian Shot (ranked 3040 p4p, 274 weight class). McCain comes to the ring accompanied by Anywhere I Go. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; John McCain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Sebastian Shot!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
McCain shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Shot's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McCain (2) vs (0) Shot
Shot is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McCain defends well.
McCain tries to free his leg and advance position but Shot is retaining full guard.
Shot working for a triangle but McCain defends it easily.
McCain has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Shot not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McCain slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Shot keeping moving, preventing McCain from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shot looking for a sweep. Not yet Shot, not yet.
McCain passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (5) vs (0) Shot
Shot tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCain trying to control the position but Shot is working away.
McCain wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shot, who protects the arm well.
Shot is trying to improve his position.
McCain trying to control the action but Shot is working from the bottom.
Shot prevents McCain from moving into mount.
McCain working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McCain is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shot knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Shot prevents McCain from improving position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shot is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Shot's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McCain advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: McCain (7) vs (0) Shot
McCain is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Shot has managed to escape the submission attempt.
McCain wants to take his opponent's back but instead Shot manages to regain half guard.
Shot wants to improve his position but McCain is controlling well.
McCain is keen to just control but Shot is a slippery customer.
McCain passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Shot! Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (10) vs (0) Shot
Shot is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shot wants to hold on but McCain pushes him away.
Shot is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, McCain has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: McCain (13) vs (0) Shot
Shot trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Shot is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get McCain off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
McCain is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Shot is defending well though. McCain let's go of the attempt for now.
Shot can't escape the position.
We've been informed that Shot has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
McCain is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Shot has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
McCain is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Shot defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
McCain is looking for the choke from the back position but Shot is controlling his hands well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCain has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Shot is in real trouble here. McCain gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Shot is tapping out! McCain wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John McCain! |
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Event:
CACC 66
Date: Mar 14, 2020 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Roman Boesku (ranked 3502 p4p, 299 weight class) and John McCain (ranked 1506 p4p, 168 weight class). McCain has chosen Anywhere I Go as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Roman Boesku! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; John McCain!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Boesku looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McCain is fending him off so far but Boesku persists. Nope, McCain circles away and we're back to standing.
McCain drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Boesku defends it well.
Boesku tries to keep at a distance but McCain has taken the fight into the clinch.
McCain looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Boesku has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed McCain clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Boesku (4) vs (0) McCain
McCain trying to control the hands but Boesku won't let him.
McCain is really stuck here.
Boesku gets his hands free as McCain looks to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCain is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Boesku seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
McCain looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCain is keeping busy.
McCain trying to control the position but Boesku manages to sink in the hooks.
McCain tries to roll but Boesku sticks to his back.
Boesku working for a choke but McCain is defending well.
McCain controlling Boesku 's hands.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCain trying to control the hands but Boesku breaks the grip.
Boesku patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Boesku is not going to allow McCain to sit and survive in this position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
I really don't envy McCain right now.
Boesku not allowing McCain to control his hands.
Boesku doesn't have the hooks in and McCain manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boesku (4) vs (2) McCain
Boesku keeping moving, preventing McCain from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCain wants to pass the guard but Boesku is keeping the position.
Boesku has his foot on McCain's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McCain works his way back into a safe position though.
McCain passes into half guard.
McCain is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boesku is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McCain is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McCain looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
McCain wants to control but Boesku is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCain performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
McCain is trying to control. Boesku wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boesku wants to control but McCain is keeping busy.
Boesku actively working from the bottom here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McCain passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Boesku (4) vs (5) McCain
McCain trying to control the position but Boesku is working away.
Boesku tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boesku is working hard here to advance position.
McCain advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Boesku (4) vs (7) McCain
McCain trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
McCain tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McCain trying to control but Boesku is having none of it.
McCain looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boesku is squirming around, avoiding McCain's attempts to control the action.
McCain looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boesku is trying to escape the mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Boesku is squirming around, avoiding McCain's attempts to control the action.
McCain working for a submission but Boesku is keeping him at bay.
McCain sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boesku is trying to escape the mount.
Boesku is squirming around, avoiding McCain's attempts to control the action.
McCain controlling from mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Boesku has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of McCain's lack of action.
Boesku looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boesku is looking to improve his position.
McCain is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Boesku doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McCain.
McCain prevents Boesku from improving his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McCain is trying to control. Boesku wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boesku tries to roll over but McCain keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Boesku manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McCain trying to control but Boesku is working from the bottom.
McCain looking to sit in guard and control but Boesku gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boesku (6) vs (7) McCain
Boesku is fighting to break McCain's control of his arms but McCain is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
McCain looking to control.
Boesku trying to control but McCain is working from the bottom.
Boesku postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Boesku sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McCain's guard.
McCain wants to control but Boesku is keeping busy.
Boesku passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for McCain! Score +3 for passing guard: Boesku (9) vs (7) McCain
Boesku trying to control but McCain is having none of it.
McCain is in all sorts of trouble here.
McCain wants to control but Boesku is having none of it.
Boesku is working for a guillotine from mount but McCain frees his head quite easily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Boesku looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
McCain reaches up to try and control the position but Boesku seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! McCain rolls and tries to escape and now Boesku has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Boesku (12) vs (7) McCain
McCain tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
McCain is looking to get to half guard.
McCain tries to lock up and control but Boesku gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boesku trying to control but McCain is having none of it.
McCain tries to hold on but Boesku pushes him away.
Boesku controlling from the full mount.
Boesku'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.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
McCain tries to hold on but Boesku pushes him away.
McCain stops Boesku from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
McCain tries to hold on but Boesku pushes him away.
Boesku working for a guillotine from mount but McCain is in no mood to give up.
McCain wants to control but Boesku is having none of it.
Boesku is working for a guillotine from mount but McCain frees his head quite easily.
McCain tries to hold on but Boesku postures up.
McCain manages to regain half guard. Good work.
McCain is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
McCain trying to control from the bottom.
McCain looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boesku is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McCain sees it coming and defends easily.
McCain is pressing down on Boesku's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McCain had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boesku defends it easily.
McCain not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Boesku trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boesku trying to control the position from guard on top but McCain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCain is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boesku trying to control but McCain is working from the bottom.
McCain is trying to hold Boesku in close to prevent damage but Boesku has managed to pass into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCain moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McCain is looking for a triangle but Boesku pushes his legs off easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boesku takes the fight on points by 12 to 7.
An out of breath Roman Boesku thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
JAG Neckbreaker vs Diaz
Date: Feb 07, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
McCain closes the distance and pushes Johnson back into the cage.
McCain lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McCain throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McCain cracks Johnson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McCain takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McCain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCain misses with a few strikes there.
McCain throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnson on the side of the head.
McCain on the wrong end of a nice hook.
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!
A lazy left from McCain finds it's target.
Johnson checks a leg kick.
Johnson walks into a left hand. #ROC#
Johnson is rocked!
McCain moves in close and cracks Johnson with a massive right hand! Johnson, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by McCain!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John McCain!
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Event:
JAG FNF X
Date: Jan 17, 2020 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Kazimierz or perhaps it was just good defense by McCain, which made it look bad.
McCain stuns Kazimierz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Aleksander Kazimierz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Kazimierz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McCain was covering up waiting for the punch and Kazimierz finishes the takedown easily into guard.
McCain pulls Kazimierz in close to prevent any damage.
McCain has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazimierz postures up.
#T1#
Kazimierz throwing strikes but missing.
McCain controlling Kazimierz's posture. #SUB#
McCain is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kazimierz defends well.
McCain pulls Kazimierz in close to prevent any damage.
Kazimierz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McCain seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McCain'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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kazimierz misses with a takedown attempt - McCain sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It looked like McCain was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McCain lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT#
It looks like Aleksander Kazimierz has been cut.
McCain keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
John McCain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksander Kazimierz.
Kazimierz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting McCain counter with a right hand.
Kazimierz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McCain.#T3#
McCain feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kazimierz's calf.
Kazimierz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McCain swivels and escapes.
A slapping leg kick lands for McCain.
McCain throws a looping overhand right but Kazimierz ducks down to avoid it.
Kazimierz doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and McCain counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McCain.
McCain scores with a hook to the body.
A short left from McCain.
Kazimierz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McCain gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McCain lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from McCain.
McCain scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
McCain lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCain lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kazimierz backwards.
McCain lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McCain lands a body punch.
Kazimierz blocking some punches.
McCain makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from McCain.
Kazimierz goes for a takedown attempt but McCain pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kazimierz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McCain counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kazimierz with a poor takedown
and McCain counters with a low kick, right behind Kazimierz 's knee.
Kazimierz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McCain defends well and Kazimierz ends up having to push McCain into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McCain throws a quick counter head kick but Kazimierz was just out of range.
Kazimierz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McCain counters with an outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John McCain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aleksander Kazimierz's cut.
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#
McCain feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kazimierz's calf.
No luck for Kazimierz with that takedown attempt.
McCain half committed to a counter leg kick.
McCain scoring well with a low kick there.
Kazimierz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McCain tries to avoid it but Kazimierz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McCain to the ground. McCain escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McCain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kazimierz can do to turn this around?
Nice takedown defense from McCain. No joy for Kazimierz on that attempt.
John McCain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksander Kazimierz.
Kazimierz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McCain tries to avoid it but Kazimierz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McCain to the ground. McCain escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kazimierz shoots and misses
letting McCain counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazimierz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McCain is fending him off so far but Kazimierz persists. Nope, McCain circles away and we're back to standing.
Kazimierz dives in for a single leg takedown but McCain sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McCain appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kazimierz misses with a takedown attempt - McCain sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kazimierz is defended easily by McCain.
McCain was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kazimierz is breathing heavily.
McCain fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kazimierz fails with the takedown
and McCain counters with a nice leg kick.
Kazimierz misses with a takedown
and McCain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McCain lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McCain fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McCain stuffs the takedown.
McCain is looking to counter punch.
Kazimierz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McCain counters with a body kick that stops Kazimierz in his tracks momentarily.
John McCain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Kazimierz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McCain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kazimierz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McCain counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kazimierz misses with a takedown
and McCain counters with a two punch combo. #ROC#
Kazimierz is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCain steps in with a hook that catches Kazimierz right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! McCain follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Kazimierz looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John McCain!
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Event:
JBL Contenders IV
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
#R1#
McCain lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McCain works Roy's body with a nice hook.
Roy misses with an uppercut. McCain saw that one coming.
McCain turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McCain just misses with a punch to the body.
Roy takes one to the side of the head.
Roy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCain scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McCain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roy was well out of range. Poor timing from McCain.
McCain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Roy.#TD#
Roy fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McCain to the ground. Roy is now in McCain's guard.
McCain trying to control the position.
Roy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roy controls from within his opponent's guard.
Roy throws a big right hand that misses.
Roy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Roy throwing strikes from guard but McCain blocks nicely.
McCain preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Roy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Roy trying to control the position from guard on top but McCain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCain utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Roy has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Roy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McCain utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Roy passes McCain's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McCain wants to control but Roy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Roy is trying to control the action in half guard but McCain is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McCain looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Roy drops an elbow to the side of McCain's head. #SUB2#
McCain actively working from the bottom here.
Roy is looking to take a break and control but McCain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roy is thwarting McCain's attempts to control the position.
Roy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Roy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McCain does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Still in half guard, Roy seems content to control.#SUB2#
McCain is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Roy pulls his head out easily.
Roy lands with a punch from half guard.
Roy is keen to just control but McCain is a slippery customer.
McCain is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Roy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Roy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Roy trying to control the action but McCain is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
McCain is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Roy pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
McCain actively working from the bottom here.
Roy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McCain does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McCain keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Roy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McCain's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Roy is keen to just control but McCain is a slippery customer.
Roy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
McCain actively working from the bottom here.
Roy trying to control from McCain's half guard. McCain has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Roy throws a big elbow that misses.
McCain keeping moving, preventing Roy from controlling successfully.
McCain is pulling down on Roy's head to control his posture.
Roy stands up over McCain, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Roy is in close to McCain's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Roy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Roy is working McCain over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
McCain is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Roy working some strikes from top position.#T4#
Roy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
McCain is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Roy is aware though and is defending well.
Roy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
McCain looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Roy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Roy stands and throws McCain's legs to the side, diving into side control.
McCain tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Roy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Roy postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Roy working the head and body with strikes.
McCain managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Roy.
McCain takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCain struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Roy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
McCain tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Roy is able to avoid easily.
Roy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#TD#
Roy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Roy working the ground and pound from side control.
Roy cracks McCain with a big elbow.
Roy landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Roy working away.
McCain regains half guard.
McCain on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McCain is looking to control Roy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McCain avoid being mounted?
McCain is trying to get back to full guard.
Roy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Roy is looking to take a break and control but McCain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
McCain looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Roy is just content to waste time from the top position. McCain takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T1#
Roy postures up and lands a big shot to McCain's brow.
Roy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McCain's head.#SUB2#
McCain working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Roy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Roy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
McCain is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Roy defends well.
Roy postures up and lands a big shot to McCain's brow.
Roy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Robin Roy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Roy throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
McCain escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Roy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Roy works over McCain with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
McCain throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2#
Roy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Roy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McCain's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Roy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Roy passes McCain's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
McCain looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Roy lands a nice short elbow.
Roy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Roy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Roy is keen to just control but McCain is a slippery customer.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Roy lands a nice short elbow.
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!
Roy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Roy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Roy is looking to advance position but McCain won't allow it. #T3##SUB2#
McCain looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Roy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Roy works his way into side control.
Roy lands a nice forearm strike.
Roy lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The strikes coming from Roy are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
McCain tries to buck Roy off but Roy is having none of it.
Roy wants to control but McCain is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on McCain's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
You can see the frustration on McCain's face as Roy controls the position.
Roy trying to control the position but McCain is working away. #T4#
McCain can't do much from the bottom here.
Roy working the ground and pound.
McCain is not content to let Roy control the position.
You can see the frustration on McCain's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Roy working the ground and pound.
Roy cracks McCain with a big right hand but McCain just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Roy wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCain keeps working.
McCain is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Roy dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Roy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McCain. That did some damage!
Roy staying out of range there.
McCain throws a body shot but no joy.
Roy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McCain misses with a body shot.
McCain scores with a jab to the jaw.
Roy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McCain counters with a stiff right hand.
McCain with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McCain, right into the meat.
Nice body punch from McCain.
McCain misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roy throws a jab when McCain was well out of range.
Roy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McCain throws a jab but it's blocked by Roy.
Roy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCain. Roy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roy misses with a hook
and McCain counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McCain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roy.
McCain looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Good work by Roy as he checks the leg kick.
McCain lands a nice shot to the body.
McCain connects with a body shot.#TD#
Roy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Roy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Roy landing some decent shots from guard.
Roy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McCain's head.#SUB2#
McCain has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Roy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Roy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCain can do to turn this around?
McCain keeping moving, preventing Roy from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
McCain working for a triangle but Roy defends it easily.
#SUB2#
McCain looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
John McCain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCain takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Roy chips away with some ground and pound.
Roy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Roy content to stall in guard here.
Roy wants to control from the top but McCain keeps moving.
Roy is working McCain over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
McCain is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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!
Roy throwing strikes but missing.
Roy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McCain is looking to reverse the position.
Roy lands a few punches from side control.
Robin Roy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Roy controlling the position from side mount.
Roy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Roy'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.
Roy seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McCain for as long as he can get away with.
McCain sneaks back into half guard.
Roy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
McCain looking for submissions off his back.
Roy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
McCain looking for submissions off his back.
Roy trying to control the pace.
McCain is staying active underneath Roy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
McCain looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Roy content to control rather than advance.
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 Robin Roy.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Roy, 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robin Roy!
After winning the bout, Robin Roy thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
JAG Evolution
Date: Nov 02, 2019 |
#R1#
A low kick from McCain is predictable there
and Neckbreaker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCain tries to work over Neckbreaker's front leg with a kick but Neckbreaker checks it.
Neckbreaker half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Neckbreaker misses with a hook.
McCain stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Neckbreaker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McCain. McCain obviously looking to wear him down.
McCain tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McCain walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD#
Neckbreaker decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Neckbreaker thows a huge punch but McCain dodges it nicely.
McCain keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Neckbreaker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCain wants to control but Neckbreaker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McCain is doing well to control the position and prevent Neckbreaker from advancing to side control.
McCain is continuing to stall.
McCain trying to control here.
#T1#
McCain is trying to get back to full guard.
Neckbreaker thows a huge punch but McCain dodges it nicely.
Neckbreaker is nestled in close to McCain, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McCain wants to control but Neckbreaker is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
McCain is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Neckbreaker pulls his head out easily.
Neckbreaker is thwarting McCain's attempts to control the position.
Neckbreaker looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Neckbreaker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
McCain tries to get to full guard but Neckbreaker has control of the leg.
McCain is holding on to half guard well.
Neckbreaker passes to full mount!
McCain is trying to escape the mount.
Neckbreaker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McCain is in all sorts of trouble here.
Neckbreaker raining down hammerfists from mount.
Neckbreaker raining down shots from the mount!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Neckbreaker trying to control but McCain is having none of it.
We've been hearing that Neckbreaker has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T3#
McCain wants to hold on but Neckbreaker pushes him away.
Neckbreaker with a couple of short strikes.
McCain is wriggling around trying to escape.
McCain looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Neckbreaker lands a big elbow.
McCain is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Neckbreaker lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#CUT#
It looks like John McCain has been cut.
Neckbreaker working the ground and pound effectively.
#ROC#
McCain is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCain is desperately trying to improve his position but Neckbreaker has a good base and remains in mount.
McCain is still in real trouble! Can Neckbreaker finish him?
Neckbreaker landing strikes from the mount and McCain is in trouble!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCain wants to control but Neckbreaker is having none of it.#T4#
Neckbreaker softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and McCain is out cold! Neckbreaker jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Slammy Neckbreaker!
Slammy Neckbreaker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
JAG Carnage II
Date: Oct 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Sakuraba scores with a shot to the body.
Sakuraba misses with a hook. McCain ducked under it nicely.
McCain is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sakuraba keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McCain 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.
McCain lands a nice shot that snaps Sakuraba's head back.
McCain pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sakuraba is out of range and McCain settles back down.
Nice shot by Sakuraba.
Sakuraba keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sakuraba blocks a jab.
Sakuraba scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McCain doesn't seem bothered though.
Sakuraba checks a leg kick.
Sakuraba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCain.
McCain scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sakuraba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCain throws a chopping leg kick but Sakuraba manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McCain fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sakuraba looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
McCain takes the fight into the clinch.
McCain lands with a right to the head.
McCain throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McCain can't find room to land a body shot as Sakuraba controls the action.
#T1#
McCain connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sakuraba's face.
McCain lands with a right to the head.
McCain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, McCain scores with a nice short uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sakuraba.
McCain has a couple of punches blocked by Sakuraba.
McCain lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McCain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McCain is struggling to control the position.
McCain tries to work over Sakuraba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from McCain fails to land.
McCain working aggressively here.
McCain scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McCain misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Sakuraba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sakuraba loads up on a big right hand but McCain slips the punch.
McCain has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T2#
McCain moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - McCain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sakuraba looks to throw the jab but McCain is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sakuraba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCain moves away.
Sakuraba fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McCain on the side of the head.
McCain throws a leg kick which misses Sakuraba's front leg but catches the back leg as Sakuraba tries to avoid it.
Sakuraba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
John McCain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCain slips under a jab.
McCain tries to counter by closing the distance.
McCain scores with a body shot.
McCain slips under a jab from Sakuraba.
A nice leg kick lands there from McCain.
McCain with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sakuraba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
John McCain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCain is looking to clinch.
McCain avoids a punch combination nicely.
McCain scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McCain scores with a leg kick.
#T3#
McCain thumps Sakuraba with a low kick.
Sakuraba tries to move into range but McCain moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McCain throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sakuraba counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCain fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sakuraba avoids the body shot from McCain.
An attempted straight right counter from Sakuraba misses the target.
McCain throws a lazy right hand but Sakuraba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sakuraba circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sakuraba takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McCain looks to land a left hand but Sakuraba moved out of range nicely.
Good leg kick by McCain there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sakuraba scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sakuraba misses with an uppercut
and McCain counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sakuraba thinking.
Sakuraba misses with an uppercut. McCain saw that one coming.
Sakuraba throws a hook but McCain blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCain drops his hands momentarily and Sakuraba takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sakuraba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sakuraba throws the left hand but McCain avoids the punch easily.
Sakuraba goes for a double leg but McCain avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McCain continues to drive forward.
McCain lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sakuraba will feel that in the morning.
McCain scores with the left hand. Sakuraba knows he should have avoided that one. #T4#
McCain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sakuraba.
An attempted straight right counter from Sakuraba misses the target.
McCain scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sakuraba doesn't seem bothered though.
McCain dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sakuraba. That did some damage!
McCain connects with a body shot that sends Sakuraba's belly button to the back.
McCain takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sakuraba avoids the body shot from McCain.
McCain takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McCain staying out of range there.
Sakuraba scores with a one two! McCain had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McCain throws a leg kick
and Sakuraba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sakuraba throws a body shot but no joy.
McCain throws a body punch but Sakuraba moves out of range.
Sakuraba appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sakuraba misses with a wild body shot.
Sakuraba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCain manages to avoid it.
Sakuraba is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCain tries to clinch
and Sakuraba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sakuraba is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McCain dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sakuraba. That did some damage!
McCain tries to clinch but Sakuraba moves out of range.
McCain throws a quick inside leg kick.
McCain lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John McCain dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Sakuraba looks to throw the jab but McCain is out of range.
Sakuraba throws a body shot but no joy.
Sakuraba digs a good hook to McCain's body.
McCain will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McCain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sakuraba closes this distance looking for a takedown but McCain circles away.
McCain tries to score with a low kick but Sakuraba moves his leg out of the way.
A slow jab from Sakuraba misses its intended target.
Sakuraba misses with a left hand
and McCain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sakuraba slips under a jab from McCain.
A leg kick checked by Sakuraba.
McCain fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sakuraba.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCain throws a nice inside leg kick.
McCain with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
John McCain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sakuraba misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McCain scores with a leg kick.
McCain lands a nice shot to the body.
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!
Sakuraba works over McCain's head and body with a nice combination.
McCain takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T1#
Sakuraba throws a hook to the side of McCain's head but McCain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sakuraba misses with a looping right.
Sakuraba moves out of range of the body kick from McCain.
Sakuraba was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McCain throws out a loose jab but Sakuraba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sakuraba slips under a jab from McCain.
Sakuraba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCain manages to avoid it.
McCain connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sakuraba. Sakuraba circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
No joy there for Sakuraba, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McCain slips a straight right by Sakuraba.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sakuraba. McCain does a little dance to reset his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sakuraba.
McCain lands a nice hook to Sakuraba's body. Sakuraba takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nice shot by McCain.
McCain misses with a wild body shot.
McCain connects with a solid leg kick.
Sakuraba misses with a wild combination.
#T2#
McCain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sakuraba.
McCain tries a quick counter leg kick but Sakuraba is wise to it.
McCain lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
McCain takes a swing at Sakuraba's ribcage but misses.
McCain buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sakuraba misses with a straight left.
McCain lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McCain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McCain scores with the left hand. Sakuraba knows he should have avoided that one.
McCain turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McCain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sakuraba.
Sloppy strikes from Sakuraba. Those never looked like landing.
McCain scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sakuraba throws a big shot that misses.
McCain is looking to clinch but Sakuraba is avoiding it.
Sakuraba lands a nice shot to the body.
McCain gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sakuraba.
McCain ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from McCain. #T3#
McCain chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sakuraba thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sakuraba misses with a left hand
and McCain counters with a straight right hand.
McCain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sakuraba throws out the jab.
McCain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Sakuraba on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McCain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sakuraba.
Hayato Sakuraba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCain scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sakuraba throws a hook but McCain blocks it.
A nice side step and McCain releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sakuraba with a jab.
Sakuraba throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McCain misses with a leg kick.
McCain moves out of range as Sakuraba strikes.
McCain moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - McCain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Sakuraba misses.
McCain walks into a stiff left hand from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McCain to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sakuraba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCain manages to avoid it.
Sakuraba takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T4#
Sakuraba throws a hook but McCain avoids it easily.
Sakuraba throws a jab but it's blocked by McCain.
McCain lands a nice looking body shot.
McCain throws a nice inside leg kick.
McCain slips under a jab from Sakuraba.
McCain misses with an uppercut.
McCain feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sakurabas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McCain scores with a nice strike.
McCain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sakuraba.
A swing and a miss from Sakuraba.
A bone on bone clash there as Sakuraba blocks the leg kick.
McCain throws the left hand but Sakuraba avoids the punch easily.
McCain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCain scores with a jab to the head.
Sakuraba works over McCain's head and body with a nice combination.
McCain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sakuraba.
McCain misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John McCain will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
McCain listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McCain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sakuraba.
McCain jabs Sakuraba right on the nose. Sakuraba blinks but takes it well.
McCain throws a body shot but no joy.
Sakuraba misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab, jab by McCain - just one landing.
Sakuraba misses with a hook. McCain ducked under it nicely.
Sakuraba thows a left - swing and a miss!
McCain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sakuraba manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by McCain. Beautiful body shot.
Sakuraba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sakuraba throws a body punch but McCain moves out of range.
McCain leaves Sakuraba with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sakuraba misses with a looping left.
Sakuraba misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Sakuraba misses the target.
Sakuraba's jab looks to have found its range, popping McCain under the eye.
McCain lands a body shot.
McCain lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sakuraba's sensitive parts.
Sakuraba missing with a left hand there. McCain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sakuraba takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sakuraba shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McCain as he avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by McCain.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McCain, right into the meat.
McCain ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McCain scores with a nice strike.
Sakuraba cracks McCain with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sakuraba shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sakuraba takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
McCain has managed to clinch.
McCain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McCain lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McCain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2##TD#
Sakuraba decides to pull guard.
McCain trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakuraba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCain showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Sakuraba had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McCain defends it easily.
McCain is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Sakuraba looking for a guillotine here but McCain defends easily.
McCain controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
McCain trying to control but Sakuraba is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Sakuraba looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Sakuraba looking for subs off his back but McCain has passed one foot through into half guard.
McCain slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Sakuraba actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
McCain is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sakuraba defends it well. #SUB#
Sakuraba looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McCain controlling the action here.
John McCain is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
John McCain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McCain 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John McCain!
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Event:
JBL Summer Impact
Date: Aug 17, 2019 |
#R1#
McCain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCain thinks about countering with a body kick.
Silver throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #TD#
Silver gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McCain to score an easy takedown into full guard.
McCain trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Silver has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. McCain is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Silver.
Silver tries to bench press McCain off him but McCain keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
McCain wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Silver, who protects the arm well.
McCain 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.
McCain throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T1#
Silver manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Silver throwing shots but McCain is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
McCain looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McCain is looking to control Silver's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McCain avoid being mounted?
McCain gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
McCain has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Silver doesn't defend quickly enough and McCain has managed to lock this one up! Can Silver escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to McCain on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). John McCain!
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Event:
JBL TBD III
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McCain has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sitsongrit takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McCain, as that shot connected.
Sitsongrit scoring well with a low kick there.
Sitsongrit checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sitsongrit has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McCain.
McCain takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sitsongrit looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McCain misses with an uppercut.
McCain thows a leg kick but Sitsongrit checks it
and Sitsongrit counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but McCain is just out of range.
Sitsongrit lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McCain changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
John McCain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A chopping leg kick lands by McCain.
Nice body punch from McCain.
Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
Good work by Sitsongrit as he checks the leg kick.
McCain walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McCain throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
McCain connects with a single shot there.
McCain throws a solid leg kick but Sitsongrit takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McCain.
McCain chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.
McCain blocks a leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from McCain misses its target.#T1#
McCain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCain was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
McCain tries a low kick but Sitsongrit avoids it.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but McCain avoids it easily.
A bone on bone clash there as McCain blocks the leg kick.
McCain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit walks into a jab.
Sitsongrit blocks a low kick nicely.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that misses.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCain appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McCain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
McCain throws a right and a left that Sitsongrit avoids nicely.
A little jabbing left from Sitsongrit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McCain moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
McCain throws an off balance right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a low kick, right behind McCain 's knee.
McCain takes one on the button.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but McCain avoids the punch easily.
McCain with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from McCain.
McCain moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.#T2#
Sitsongrit connects with the punch.
McCain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from McCain.
A low kick from McCain misses
and Sitsongrit counters with an inside leg kick.
McCain misses with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by McCain.
Sitsongrit takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McCain.
Sitsongrit moves forwards but McCain connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McCain takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McCain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sitsongrit.
McCain swings widly with a right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCain keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at McCain's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Sitsongrit clinches.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as McCain controls the action.
McCain throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Sitsongrit manages to break the clinch.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but McCain ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Sitsongrit feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McCains jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McCain takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McCain throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McCain throws a low kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range easily.
McCain dips to his left and cracks Sitsongrit with an uppercut!
Sloppy strikes from McCain. Those never looked like landing.
McCain is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick as McCain jumps back.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCain just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sitsongrit is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McCain missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sitsongrit feints a counter leg kick.
McCain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
McCain defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab from McCain.
McCain backing away here, and Sitsongrit unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
McCain tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McCain throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by McCain. #T4#
McCain throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but McCain moved out of range.
McCain was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but McCain blocks it.
Nice uppercut lands for McCain. That snapped Sitsongrit's head back.
A left lands for McCain.
McCain misses with a looping left.
McCain misses with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit tries to work over McCain's front leg with a kick but McCain checks it.
McCain misses with a low kick.
McCain checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jab, jab by Sitsongrit - just one landing.
McCain slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
McCain uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sitsongrit has time to react.
Sitsongrit scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCain lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sitsongrit thuds his right hand into McCain's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McCain catches Sitsongrit with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. McCain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Detkhunjon Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
McCain tries to land a front kick but Sitsongrit steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sitsongrit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good work by Sitsongrit as he checks the leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but McCain checks it.
McCain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on McCain's shoulder, as McCain tries to avoid the shot.
A counter left hand to the body from McCain misses its target.
McCain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
McCain fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sitsongrit looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sitsongrit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
It looks like McCain has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
John McCain is winning the standup battle so far.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by McCain. Beautiful body shot.
McCain rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sitsongrit moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sitsongrit digs a good hook to McCain's body.
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!
McCain throws a big shot that misses.
A good leg kick by McCain.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCain manages to avoid it.#T1#
Sitsongrit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sloppy strikes from McCain. Those never looked like landing.
A big left from McCain misses.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but McCain is just out of range.
McCain throws a push kick but Sitsongrit slaps the foot to one side.
McCain takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McCain will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but McCain moved out of range nicely.
McCain moves out of range of the leg kick from Sitsongrit.
McCain closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McCain fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sitsongrit.
McCain takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sitsongrit.
McCain just misses with a punch to the body.
McCain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCain was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McCain scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from McCain misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
McCain scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but McCain ducks down to avoid it.
Sitsongrit is looking to score with low kicks.
McCain misses with a few strikes there.
McCain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCain lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McCain jabs Sitsongrit to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit lands a right hook to the body.
Sitsongrit paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice shot by McCain.
McCain walks into a stiff left hand from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCain is looking to land body kicks.
Sitsongrit feints a counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McCain checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
McCain pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
McCain blocks a head kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit takes one on the button.
A jab lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is looking to clinch.
McCain throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sitsongrit stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McCain throws a chopping leg kick but Sitsongrit manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sitsongrit 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.
McCain motions for Sitsongrit to come forward. McCain throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch up but McCain keeps it at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Sitsongrit lands an impressive looking overhand right. McCain doesn't seem phased though.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
McCain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCain thows a left - swing and a miss!
McCain feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sitsongrit's calf.
McCain gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sitsongrit counters with a low kick, right behind McCain 's knee.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCain defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
McCain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.#T4#
McCain checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
McCain throws a sloppy body shot
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
McCain throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from McCain.
A big right from McCain misses.
McCain throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McCain pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range and McCain settles back down.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sitsongrit! But no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCain. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCain lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McCain throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McCain.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McCain wants to land a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Sitsongrit only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCain has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sitsongrit.
McCain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCain throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit moved away.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McCain checks it well.
McCain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Detkhunjon Sitsongrit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
McCain changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit blocks the body kick.
Sitsongrit lands with an overhand left.
McCain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
McCain throws a nice outside leg kick.
McCain connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice jab there from Sitsongrit.
McCain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from McCain.
Sitsongrit only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
McCain attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sitsongrit checks a low kick from McCain.
McCain thumps Sitsongrit with a low kick.
McCain throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sitsongrit.
McCain throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sitsongrit counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCain misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit tries a quick counter leg kick but McCain is wise to it.
Sitsongrit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
McCain throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
McCain throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sitsongrit.
McCain throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
McCain misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCain lands with an uppercut that bounces Sitsongrit off the cage and back into range.
McCain avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McCain chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from McCain.
McCain does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McCain throws a low kick but Sitsongrit avoids it.
McCain looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sitsongrit checks a low kick from McCain.
McCain drops his hands momentarily and Sitsongrit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McCain.
McCain looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
McCain throws a leg kick
and Sitsongrit counters with an inside leg kick.
John McCain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Nice body punch from McCain.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McCain's head.
McCain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick which misses McCain's front leg but catches the back leg as McCain tries to avoid it.
McCain misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit with a hook.
Sitsongrit scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to McCain's midsection.
McCain throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McCain lands with a nice body punch.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit cracks the inside of McCain's front leg.
McCain does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit throws out a counter right but McCain avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Sitsongrit has McCain up against the cage in a clinch.
McCain misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
Sitsongrit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McCain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McCain is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sitsongrit pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McCain misses with a body punch.
McCain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Sitsongrit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
McCain takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jab from Sitsongrit.
McCain lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sitsongrit with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T4#
McCain has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sitsongrit finds it's way round the side to connect with McCain's head.
McCain is looking to chop away at Sitsongrit's legs.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as McCain strikes.
McCain throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit moved away.
Sitsongrit is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
McCain missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCain throws an off balance right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sitsongrit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McCain. That did some damage!
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from McCain.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sitsongrit! But no joy.
McCain takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with the left hand. McCain knows he should have avoided that one.
Sitsongrit lands with an uppercut that bounces McCain off the cage and back into range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCain manages to avoid it.
McCain lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sitsongrit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sitsongrit thuds his right hand into McCain's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sitsongrit lands a head shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sitsongrit 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Detkhunjon Sitsongrit!
In his post fight interview, Detkhunjon Sitsongrit started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
RFLFN- 31 Valdez Vs.Curry
Date: Jun 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Bokhchuud swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McCain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A left lands for McCain.#CUT2#
It looks like Khuchtei Bokhchuud has been cut.
McCain throws the left hand but Bokhchuud avoids the punch easily.
Bokhchuud tries to clinch up.
McCain throws a counter combo.#TD#
Bokhchuud drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
McCain is looking for a triangle here but Bokhchuud uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Bokhchuud is staying tight to McCain's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Bokhchuud working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
McCain avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bokhchuud. #T1#
Bokhchuud remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
McCain tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McCain wants to control but Bokhchuud postures up.
McCain tries to bench press Bokhchuud off him but Bokhchuud keeps the position.
Bokhchuud is looking to take a break and control but McCain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McCain is trying to control Bokhchuud's posture but Bokhchuud avoids it. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McCain is looking for a sweep.
McCain can't do much from the bottom here.
Bokhchuud tries to advance to mount but McCain denies him.
McCain manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
McCain wants to work for an arm triangle but Bokhchuud is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bokhchuud knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McCain on the ground.
McCain not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bokhchuud keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Bokhchuud is looking for a sweep. McCain is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Bokhchuud looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bokhchuud keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bokhchuud is trying to maintain the position but McCain is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
McCain is looking for a kimura but Bokhchuud is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McCain to get the leverage.
McCain wants to pass to mount but Bokhchuud is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bokhchuud is looking for a sweep. McCain is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McCain wants to control but Bokhchuud is keeping him busy.
McCain throwing shots but Bokhchuud is blocking nicely.
Bokhchuud is controlling McCain's trapped leg to prevent McCain from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
McCain is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bokhchuud defends it well.
McCain sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bokhchuud defending well though.
McCain is looking to take a break and control but Bokhchuud is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McCain prevents Bokhchuud from improving his position.#T4#
Bokhchuud is concentrating on defense, preventing McCain from advancing position. #SUB2#
McCain is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bokhchuud has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
McCain is looking for a kimura but Bokhchuud is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McCain to get the leverage. #SUB2#
McCain is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bokhchuud on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bokhchuud tries to get out of the position.
Bokhchuud is pressing down on McCain's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
McCain drops back looking for a leg! Bokhchuud is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bokhchuud manages to kick McCain off! McCain jumps back into Bokhchuud's guard.
Bokhchuud is adopting a defensive guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bokhchuud'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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John McCain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Khuchtei Bokhchuud's cut.
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#
Bokhchuud throws a push kick but McCain slaps the foot to one side.
A countering left hand to the body from McCain misses.
Bokhchuud is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#TD#
Bokhchuud closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bokhchuud lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
McCain looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
McCain is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bokhchuud defends well.#SUB2#
McCain has an active guard here but Bokhchuud has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
McCain actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
McCain is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
McCain looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bokhchuud is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
McCain looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bokhchuud prevents McCain from improving his position.#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.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
McCain 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.
Bokhchuud throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bokhchuud controlling the pace.
McCain wants to control but Bokhchuud is keeping busy.
McCain avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud is keen to just control but McCain is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
McCain is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bokhchuud pulls his head out easily.
McCain trying to control here.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Bokhchuud fails to land the takedown.
Bokhchuud gets off balance looking for a body kick
and McCain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Khuchtei Bokhchuud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCain connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#TD#
Bokhchuud fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McCain sprawls well initially but Bokhchuud persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
McCain looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McCain is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Bokhchuud jumps into side control!
Bokhchuud just content to control the position.
McCain tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bokhchuud wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Bokhchuud is looking to take a break and control but McCain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McCain is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCain parries the strikes from Bokhchuud easily there. Bokhchuud is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable McCain to escape.
Bokhchuud looking to punish the body of his opponent here but McCain is avoiding damage well.
McCain tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bokhchuud wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCain looks to move to half guard but instead Bokhchuud has passed into mount! Damn!
Bokhchuud trying to control but McCain is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khuchtei Bokhchuud dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Khuchtei Bokhchuud's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bokhchuud blocks a jab.
It looked like Bokhchuud was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bokhchuud slips a jab from McCain.
Bokhchuud appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Bokhchuud drives through with a takedown into McCain's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
McCain escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bokhchuud gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
McCain had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bokhchuud defends it easily.
Bokhchuud controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCain is trying to keep Bokhchuud in close.
#T1##SUB2#
Bokhchuud has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing McCain to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Bokhchuud is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - McCain pulls down on the head and he's put Bokhchuud to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). John McCain!
Khuchtei Bokhchuud spoke after the fight, saying 'Сайн байна "Sain baina"-Translation well Shit!'.
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Event:
RFL-76 Paa Vs. Middle Weight
Date: May 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Knox connects with a body shot that sends McCain's belly button to the back.
Knox with a nice cross.
McCain tries to move into range but Knox moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCain.
It appears McCain was looking to counter with a kick there.
Knox fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Knox throws a body punch but McCain moves out of range.
McCain seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McCain moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like McCain was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Knox.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCain drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McCain will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McCain was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
McCain throws a poor cross that misses
and Knox counters with a nice body shot.
Knox throws a right hand that misses
and McCain counters with an outside leg kick.
Knox throws a hook but McCain blocks it.
Knox tries to clinch there but McCain circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from McCain misses the target.
Knox scores with the left hand. McCain knows he should have avoided that one.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCain moves away.
Knox throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McCain stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Knox scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice straight punches there by Knox. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Knox.#T2#
Knox fails to land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from McCain on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. McCain does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've been hearing reports that McCain has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Knox uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McCain has time to react.
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!
McCain defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand.
Knox is looking to clinch but McCain is avoiding it.
Knox lands with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. McCain does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from McCain on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McCain avoids the body shot from Knox.
Knox connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T3#
Knox is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Knox scores with a shot to the body.
A big right from Knox misses.
McCain throws a big counter combination but Knox scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but McCain is just out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from McCain misses its target.
McCain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knox rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McCain counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCain manages to avoid it.#T4#
Knox throws a shot from downtown. McCain moves away and avoids it.
Knox misses with an uppercut.
McCain was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McCain moves forwards but Knox connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Good exchange - Knox coming out on top.
Knox takes a swing at McCain's ribcage but misses.
Knox swings widly with a right hand
and McCain counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jab from Knox.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox misses with a jab to the body
and Knox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eta Knox dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Knox misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McCain counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. McCain moves away and avoids it.
McCain throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCain misses with an uppercut.
McCain cracks a nice hook into Knox's ribs.
McCain throws an off balance right hand
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox moves out of range of the body kick from McCain.
Knox scores with a hook to the body. McCain takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Eta Knox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. McCain moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCain jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Knox scores with a nice right hand.
Knox listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCain.
McCain feinted with a counter takedown.
Knox has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Knox slips under a jab from McCain.
McCain throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Knox counters by clinching up.
Knox gets underhooks to prevent McCain's takedown attempt.
#BC#
McCain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McCain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
A slow jab from McCain misses its intended target.
A countering left hand to the body from Knox misses.
Knox digs a good hook to McCain's body.
McCain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knox.
It looked like McCain wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Knox throws a body punch but McCain moves out of range.
McCain tries to counter with a takedown but Knox is quick to defend against it.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCain manages to avoid it.
Knox swings for the body but McCain moves out of range.
It looked like McCain wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCain looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Knox connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T3#
Knox throws a lazy right hand but McCain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCain throws an off balance right hand
and Knox counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Knox misses with a series of wild punches.
A telegraphed right hand from McCain misses the target.
Knox wants to counter with a clinch but McCain pushes him away.
McCain looks to land a right hand but Knox moved out of range.
Knox connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McCain's hands.
Nice straight punches there by Knox. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Knox.#T4#
McCain slips a straight right by Knox.
McCain was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Knox swings for the body but McCain moves out of range.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but McCain slips the punch.
It looked like McCain wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McCain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
It looked like McCain wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Knox has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knox throws the left hand but McCain avoids the punch easily.
McCain swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice cross by Knox.
Knox misses with an uppercut.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCain was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
McCain was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eta Knox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Knox throws a looping overhand right but McCain ducks down to avoid it.
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McCain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Knox punishes McCain's body with a nice straight punch.
Knox looks to land a right hand but McCain moved out of range.
McCain feinted there with a counter leg kick.
McCain scores with a nice right hand.
Knox misses with a combination
#TD#
and McCain counters with a shoot takedown. Knox fights it but they end up in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
McCain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knox swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1##SUB#
McCain has gone for a leg lock! Knox slips out almost immediately though and dives into McCain's guard.#REVB##SUB#
McCain had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Knox defends it easily.
Knox controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
McCain keeping moving, preventing Knox from controlling successfully.
John McCain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
McCain working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Knox has passed into half guard!
#SUB#
McCain looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
McCain is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Knox pulls his head out easily.
Knox takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Knox is continuing to stall.#T3#
Knox's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Knox 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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McCain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nice body punch from Knox.
McCain tries to move into range but Knox moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Knox swings widly with a right hand
enabling McCain to counter with a crisp jab.
McCain looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McCain ducks right into an uppercut from Knox.
McCain takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McCain misses with a hook.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knox missing with a left hand there. McCain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eta Knox comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Knox winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eta Knox!
Eta Knox decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
RFL 73 Sitsongrit Vs. Petrov
Date: Apr 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Thayer shoots in and drives through. McCain sprawls well.
An attempted straight right counter from McCain misses the target.
McCain with a jab.
McCain definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thayer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thayer shoots for a takedown but McCain saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McCain throwing a counter right hand but Thayer manages to avoid it.
John McCain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thad Thayer.
Thayer shoots for a takedown but McCain saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thayer looks for a takedown but McCain sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thayer shoots and misses
and McCain counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Thad Thayer has been cut.
McCain misses with a few strikes there.
Thad Thayer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCain leaves Thayer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1##CL2#
Thayer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McCain digs a right hand into Thayer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thayer's gas tank.
A short left from McCain.
McCain swings wildly with an uppercut but Thayer uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCain gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Thayer.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McCain.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McCain creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McCain lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thayer backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCain.
A frustrated look appears on Thayer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McCain softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McCain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thayer's elbow. #T2#
Thayer prevents a body shot from McCain.
Thayer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A short right from McCain.
Thayer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from McCain fails to land.
Thayer can't break the clinch.
#BC#
McCain breaks from the clinch.
Thayer closes this distance looking for a takedown but McCain circles away.
McCain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thayer shoots for a takedown but McCain saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A little feinted left hand from McCain on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thayer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McCain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McCain moves out of range of the leg kick from Thayer.
McCain half committed to a counter leg kick.
Thayer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Thayer is looking to clinch but McCain is avoiding it.
McCain stuffs the takedown.
McCain throws a big counter combination but Thayer scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T3#
Thayer drops his hands momentarily and McCain takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thayer is looking to clinch but McCain is avoiding it.
McCain tried to counter with a leg kick but Thayer avoided it.
McCain lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
John McCain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCain darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McCain blocks a head kick by Thayer.
McCain feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Thayer is looking to clinch.
It looked like McCain wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thayer shoots and misses
and McCain counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Thayer misses with a kick to the body
and McCain counters with a nice uppercut.
Thayer fails with the takedown
and Thayer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCain with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thayer is defended easily by McCain.
McCain throwing a counter right hand but Thayer manages to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thayer.
Thayer fails with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from McCain on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thayer with a poor takedown
and McCain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John McCain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thad Thayer's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
McCain swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thayer.
Thayer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like McCain wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thayer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McCain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thayer closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Thayer shoots in looking for a takedown. McCain tries to sprawl out of it but Thayer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McCain manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A little feinted left hand from McCain on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCain connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thayer. Thayer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Thayer shoots in for a takedown but McCain shows good takedown defense.
Thayer tries to close the distance and clinch but McCain swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from McCain misses the target.
McCain keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
John McCain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thad Thayer.
Thayer looks to clinch
and McCain counters with a stiff right hand.
McCain circles away from the clinch attempt.
McCain appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Thayer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McCain as he jumps to the side.
McCain appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McCain feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thayer's calf.#T2#
Thayer throws a head kick that misses.
Thad Thayer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCain lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL2#
Thayer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Thayer jumps guard and drags McCain to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
McCain 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.
McCain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McCain controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
McCain'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 referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
McCain continues to stall.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Thayer tries to land a front kick but McCain steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thayer wants to clinch up but McCain keeps it at a distance.
McCain throws a shot from downtown. Thayer moves away and avoids it.
Thayer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T4#
McCain slaps away a takedown attempt from Thayer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McCain throwing a counter right hand but Thayer manages to avoid it.
Thayer with a lazy takedown attempt
and McCain counters with a nice uppercut.
Thayer fails with the takedown#KD#
and McCain counters with a crisp one two that drops Thayer! McCain thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Thayer to his feet! Thayer is in big trouble!#ROC#
Thayer is rocked!
and McCain counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Thayer! He's just covering up as McCain starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John McCain!
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Event:
RFL-71
Date: Apr 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Weed moves away from the strike by McCain.
Nice uppercut lands for McCain. That snapped Weed's head back.
#CL2#
Weed closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
McCain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McCain definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Weed misses with a body kick.
Weed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Weed jabs McCain to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Weed misses with a wild combination.
McCain takes a swing at Weed's ribcage but misses.
McCain takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McCain slips a jab and a cross from Weed.
Weed throws a shot from downtown. McCain moves away and avoids it.
McCain misses the jab.
Weed fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Weed has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
McCain attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCain scores with a decent looking hook.
McCain on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Weed. Weed obviously looking to wear him down.
#T1#
McCain throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Weed on the side of the head. #ROC#
Weed is rocked!
McCain lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Weed up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs McCain from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Weed's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John McCain!
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Event:
LFF : 4
Date: Sep 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Lee fails in his attempt to clinch.
John McCain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCain throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lee blocks the body kick.
Lee tries to clinch there but McCain circles away.
McCain throws a wild body kick that Lee sees coming a mile off.
McCain pushes Lee away with a front kick.
Lee doesn't manage to clinch there - McCain circles away.
Lee really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lee moves in looking to clinch but McCain pushes him off.
McCain keeps the fight on the outside.
Lee staying out of range there.
McCain throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McCain misses with a leg kick
enabling Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
Lee wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lee is looking to clinch.
McCain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCain scores with a leg kick.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from McCain.#T1#
McCain misses with a low kick.
Lee is looking to clinch.
McCain throws a leg kick but Lee sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McCain looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Lee was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McCain lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McCain connects with a leg kick. Lee looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lee closes the distance but McCain moves to the side
and McCain makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McCain scores with a kick to the body.
Nice body kick from McCain.
McCain chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lee doesn't manage to clinch there - McCain circles away.
McCain lands a leg kick that knocks Lee off balance momentarily.
McCain lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McCain tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A big right from McCain misses.
McCain does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T2#
Lee tries to clinch but McCain moves out of range.
McCain scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McCain moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee wants to clinch up but McCain keeps it at a distance.
McCain throws a chopping leg kick but Lee manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McCain throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch but McCain swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lee tries to clinch but McCain moves out of range.
McCain throws a chopping leg kick but Lee manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McCain bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lee tries to clinch but McCain moves out of range.
Lee tries to clinch but McCain moves out of range.
Lee fails with an attempt to clinch.
McCain throws an off balance right hand
and Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCain tries a low kick but Lee avoids it.
We've been told by Lee's head coaches at Grind Time [ *Double Elite Coaches] that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL#
Lee clinches with his opponent.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
McCain effectively controlling the action here.
McCain blocks an uppercut.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on McCain - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McCain stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McCain tries to pull guard but Lee won't allow it.
McCain blocks an uppercut.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
McCain taking a breather.
Lee misses with the head strike.
McCain blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John McCain dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
McCain works the jab nicely.#CL#
Lee fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McCain, pushing him back against the cage.
Lee is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McCain.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
McCain taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCain avoiding damage.
Lee has a couple of punches blocked by McCain.
#T1#
Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
McCain is trying to force a seperation but Lee has the dominant position.
The referee is keeping an eye on McCain - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lee has a couple of punches blocked by McCain.
The referee is keeping an eye on McCain - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McCain'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.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by John McCain.
McCain misses with a low kick.
Lee tries to clinch up.
Noah Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCain throws a leg kick which misses Lee's front leg but catches the back leg as Lee tries to avoid it.
Lee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lee blocks a low kick nicely.
Lee throws a big counter combination but McCain scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A leg kick checked by Lee.
McCain misses with an uppercut
and Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCain lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lee's sensitive parts.
John McCain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lee tries to clinch but McCain moves out of range.
McCain looks to land a body kick but Lee moved away.
McCain misses with a body kick.
Lee checks a leg kick.
McCain shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McCain tries to score with a low kick but Lee moves his leg out of the way.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCain swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McCain thinks about the counter body kick.#T3#
Lee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McCain connects with a leg kick. Lee looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McCain moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCain.
As McCain looks to move away, Lee throws a big counter combo but McCain just gets out of the way.#CL#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lee fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McCain, pushing him back against the cage.
McCain displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lee up against the cage.
Come on McCain - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Lee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
McCain blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCain wants to get back to striking at distance but Lee won't allow it.
Lee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McCains head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John McCain will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lee tries to clinch but McCain moves out of range.
Lee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McCain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good work by Lee as he checks the leg kick.
McCain throws a low kick but Lee moves out of range easily.
Lee throws a big counter combination but McCain scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McCain throws a chopping leg kick but Lee manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McCain misses with a body kick.
Lee tries to clinch up.
Lee darts in trying to clinch
and McCain counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lee's knee momentarily.
McCain finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCain throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
McCain misses with a leg kick
and Lee counters with a one-two to the body.
McCain circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good work by Lee as he checks the leg kick.
Lee wants to clinch up but McCain keeps it at a distance.
McCain is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
McCain throws a leg kick but Lee moved away.#T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lee checks a leg kick.
Lee throwing a counter right hand but McCain manages to avoid it.
Lee checks a low kick from McCain.
It looked like Lee was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McCain tries to land a front kick but Lee steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McCain looks for the body kick but Lee saw that one coming.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch but McCain swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McCain missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCain feints and then cracks Lee's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lee down.
McCain keeps the fight on the outside.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCain.
McCain misses with a kick to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for McCain.
Lee will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Lee tries to clinch but McCain moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Lee blocks the leg kick.
Lee blocks a low kick nicely.
McCain will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McCain scores with a leg kick.
Lee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCain swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McCain throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McCain throws a front kick aimed at Lee's knee but Lee avoids it well.
McCain misses with a low kick.
Lee is looking to clinch but McCain is avoiding it.
Lee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McCain keeps the fight on the outside.
McCain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCain throws a low kick but Lee avoids it.
McCain finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lee is looking to clinch but McCain is avoiding it.
A big left from McCain misses.
A low kick from McCain is predictable there
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like John McCain has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCain tries a low kick but Lee avoids it.
A slapping body kick lands there for McCain.#T3#
Lee is looking to clinch.
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lee is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lee tries to clinch but McCain moves out of range.
McCain does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lee throws a big counter combination but McCain scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McCain is looking to slow Lee down with leg kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for McCain.
Lee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McCain looks to throw a body kick
and Lee counters with a two punch combo.
Lee is looking to clinch but McCain is avoiding it.
Lee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McCain throws a quick inside leg kick.
McCain circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lee takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McCain throws a body kick that misses
and Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Lee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McCain.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McCain looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McCain throws a low kick but Lee avoids it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McCain, right into the meat.
McCain lands a front kick.
Nice defenses there by Lee.
As McCain looks to move away, Lee throws a big counter combo but McCain just gets out of the way.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCain swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McCain lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lee has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lee and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from McCain.
McCain tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lee is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice body kick from McCain.
Lee wants to clinch but McCain slips to the side
and McCain counters with a nice leg kick.
Noah Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John McCain is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McCain lands a front kick.
McCain tries to land a front kick but Lee steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that's the end of the fight!
John McCain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McCain 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John McCain!
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