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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Gunner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gunner throws a wild body kick that Mcconnell sees coming a mile off.
It looked like Mcconnell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gunner is looking to land body kicks.
Gunner throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL#
and Mcconnell counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mcconnell. #BC#
Mcconnell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mcconnell looks to land a left hand but Gunner moved out of range nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mcconnell checks a leg kick.
Mcconnell throws a body kick that misses.
Gunner wants to counter the offense by Mcconnell and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Mcconnell scores with a takedown into Gunner's guard.
Gunner is looking to stand back up but Mcconnell counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Gunner. #T1##REVB#
Mcconnell really is a fat lump.
Mcconnell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gunner defending well though.
Mcconnell stops Gunner from getting back to his feet.
#SU#
Mcconnell decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #TD#
Mcconnell fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gunner to the ground. Mcconnell is now in Gunner's guard.
Gunner is wriggling around but Mcconnell manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Well, if Mcconnell 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.
#T2##SUB#
Mcconnell is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gunner tries to kick Mcconnell off but Mcconnell keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3#
Mcconnell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gunner defending well though.
Mcconnell is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gunner wants to get back to his feet.
Mcconnell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gunner blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mcconnell.
Gunner is trying to escape back to his feet but Mcconnell uses the scramble to pass into side control.
#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.
Gunner managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mcconnell.
Gunner is looking to get back to his feet here but Mcconnell is keeping cool and he's managed to take Gunner's back.
Good control from Mcconnell.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gunner is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathanial Mcconnell dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD#
Mcconnell feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Gunner is wriggling around but Mcconnell manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Gunner wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcconnell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gunner is looking to get back to is feet but Mcconnell passes into side control.
Mcconnell lands a few punches from side control.#T1#
Gunner tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Mcconnell connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Mcconnell raining down shots from the mount!
Mcconnell controlling the pace for now.
Gunner is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #T2#
Mcconnell raining down hammerfists from mount.
The referee warns Gunner that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Gunner is trying to stand up.
Mcconnell throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Mcconnell fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Mcconnell breaks from Gunner's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Mcconnell is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T3#
Gunner blocking the ground and pound.
Mcconnell won't let Gunner get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Mcconnell looking to finish Gunner with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gunner!#SUB#
Mcconnell has control of Gunner's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gunner regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Mcconnell breaks from Gunner's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T4#
Mcconnell thowing shots but they're missing.
Mcconnell misses with a head shot.
Gunner is squirming around, avoiding Mcconnell's attempts to control the action.
Mcconnell unloading with bombs!
Nathanial Mcconnell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcconnell thowing shots but they're missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathanial Mcconnell dominated that second round.
That's time! Mcconnell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Gunner moves into the clinch.
Gunner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mcconnell's elbow.
Mcconnell tries a knee to the head but Gunner blocks it.
Mcconnell tries a knee to the head but Gunner blocks it.
Mcconnell has Gunner pushed against the cage.
Gunner prevents Mcconnell from breaking the clinch.
Gunner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mcconnell avoids it.#TD#
Mcconnell gets control of Gunner's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mcconnell will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mcconnell has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunner won't allow Mcconnell to sweep him here. #SUB#
Mcconnell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Mcconnell is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T1#
Gunner struggles to land a body shot inside as Mcconnell controls his hands.
Gunner dodges an elbow strike from Mcconnell.
Mcconnell tries to circle away but Gunner has him pinned against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mcconnell is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gunner is defending well.
Mcconnell throws an elbow that misses.
#TD#
Mcconnell has clasped his hands together around Gunner's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Gunner wants to get back to his feet but Mcconnell is dominant here and he's now got Gunner's back!#SUB#
Gunner 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 Mcconnell gets his way!
Gunner is trying to get back to his feet but Mcconnell has full control of the position and if anything, Gunner has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T2#
Gunner avoids the strikes from Mcconnell.
Gunner is trying to stand back up.
Gunner covering up well and avoiding damage. #T3#
Mcconnell tries to keep control of the position but Gunner is staying busy.
Gunner trying to get back to his feet but Mcconnell is in full control for now. #SUB#
Gunner fending off the submission attempt from Mcconnell.
Mcconnell has Gunner flattened out and is raining down punches.
Mcconnell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gunner can do to turn this around?#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gunner trying to get back to his feet but Mcconnell is in full control for now.
Mcconnell thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Tom Gunner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Mcconnell looking to break Gunner's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Gunner remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Mcconnell will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Mcconnell is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gunner has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nathanial Mcconnell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mcconnell, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:26
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathanial Mcconnell!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Martinez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mcconnell back to the cage. Martinez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#
It looks like Nathanial Mcconnell has been cut.
Martinez lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Mcconnell can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Martinez and Mcconnell drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Martinez.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Martinez!
Tony Martinez bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 10, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Mcconnell gets tackled into the cage by Modean. Modean maintains the clinch.
Mcconnell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mcconnell misses with an elbow over the top.
Mcconnell really is a fat lump.
Mcconnell misses with a knee strike.
Modean blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mcconnell gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Modean.
Mcconnell is trying to maintain a safe position but Modean gets an underhook and turns Mcconnell into the cage.
Modean tries to pull guard but Mcconnell won't allow it.
Mcconnell throws an elbow that misses.
Mcconnell is trying to maintain a safe position but Modean gets an underhook and turns Mcconnell into the cage.
Modean is working for takedown but Mcconnell is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nathanial Mcconnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Modean.#TD2#
Modean manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Modean looking to control but Mcconnell passes into half guard.
Modean is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Modean wants to get back to full guard.
Modean keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Mcconnell trying to control the pace.
Mcconnell stops Modean from getting back to his feet.
Mcconnell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Modean tries to get to full guard but Mcconnell has control of the leg. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Modean trying to control but Mcconnell postures up.
Modean wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Modean looking for submissions off his back.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Modean moves out of range as Mcconnell throws a body kick.
Modean fails with a takedown attempt.
Mcconnell gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mcconnell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T3#
Mcconnell blocks a head kick by Modean.
Mcconnell shoots in looking for a takedown. Modean tries to sprawl out of it but Mcconnell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Modean manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Modean closes the distance and clinches.
Modean is trying to pull guard but Mcconnell turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Modean escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Modean closes the distance and clinches up with Mcconnell, looking for a takedown. Modean pushes Mcconnell against the cage but Mcconnell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Modean shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mcconnell sprawls well. Mcconnell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Modean gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
Modean blocks a head kick by Mcconnell.
#CL2#
Modean fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mcconnell, pushing him back against the cage.
Modean tries to pull guard but Mcconnell forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mcconnell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Modean breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Modean throws a body kick that misses.
Mcconnell seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Modean has managed to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcconnell tries to stall but Modean uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mcconnell stalling in the clinch but Modean improves position.
Mcconnell scores with a shot to the side of Modean's head.
Modean blocks an elbow strike from Mcconnell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brandon Modean will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Modean. No joy for Mcconnell on that attempt.
Mcconnell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Modean as he jumps to the side.
Modean drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mcconnell defends it well.
Modean connects with a solid leg kick.
Modean lands a front kick.
Modean shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Modean clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Modean escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mcconnell misses with a head kick.
Mcconnell slaps away a takedown attempt from Modean, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Modean shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mcconnell as he avoids it easily.
As Modean tries to get set, Mcconnell tries to push him back and clinch up but Modean manages to avoid the attempt.
Nathanial Mcconnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Modean.
Modean dives in for a single leg takedown but Mcconnell sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Modean shoots in but no luck this time.
As Modean tries to get set, Mcconnell tries to push him back and clinch up but Modean manages to avoid the attempt.
Modean is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Modean drives through and clinches with Mcconnell against the cage.
Mcconnell is trying to break free.
Mcconnell is trying to break the clinch but Modean has him pressed against the cage.
Mcconnell tries to circle away but Modean has him pinned against the cage.#TD2#
Modean decides to pull guard.
Mcconnell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mcconnell postures up in Modean's guard and throws a big left but Modean blocks it.
Modean is trying to keep Mcconnell in close.
#ES2#
Modean kicks Mcconnell off and gets to his feet. #T2#
Modean looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Modean shoots in looking for a takedown. Mcconnell tries to sprawl out of it but Modean keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mcconnell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mcconnell scores with a head kick.
Mcconnell fails with a takedown attempt.
Modean has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3##CL2#
Modean drives through and clinches with Mcconnell against the cage.
Mcconnell leaning against his opponent.
Mcconnell is pressed up against the cage. Modean has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mcconnell down to the mat. Mcconnell avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Modean keeps the fight on the outside.
Modean dives in for a single leg takedown but Mcconnell sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
As Modean tries to get set, Mcconnell tries to push him back and clinch up but Modean manages to avoid the attempt.
Modean throws a right and a left that Mcconnell avoids nicely. #CL2#
Modean clinches up against the cage.
Brandon Modean seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Modean blocks the elbow strike.
Mcconnell misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Modean breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Modean blocks the body kick.
#T4#
Modean goes for a double leg but Mcconnell avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mcconnell continues to drive forward.
Modean shoots in and drives through. Mcconnell sprawls well.#CL2#
Modean gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mcconnell.
Mcconnell gets underhooks to prevent Modean's takedown attempt.
Mcconnell throws a punch but it's blocked by Modean.
Modean tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mcconnell smiles and moves away.
Nathanial Mcconnell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mcconnell misses with a wild combination.
Brandon Modean seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcconnell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Modean.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mcconnell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Modean defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Modean 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Mcconnell throws a body kick that misses.
A right-left combo lands from Modean. #CUT2#
It looks like Nathanial Mcconnell has been cut.#CL2#
Modean closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mcconnell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Modean leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD2#
Modean manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Modean has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mcconnell 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 Modean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Modean is trying to control Mcconnell's posture but Mcconnell avoids it. #T1#
Modean defending against the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A control attempt from Modean but he's now mounted!
Modean is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Modean tries to lock up and control but Mcconnell gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Modean is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mcconnell putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T2#
Modean tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Modean takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Modean tries to hold on but Mcconnell postures up.
Modean is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mcconnell cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Mcconnell pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
A nice elbow there by Mcconnell.
Mcconnell in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#T3#
Mcconnell avoids the attempt from Modean to control.
Modean manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Modean wants to control but Mcconnell is keeping busy.
Modean has a hand on Mcconnell's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Mcconnell takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Mcconnell scoring with strikes but Modean is staying in there. #T4#
Modean wants to hold on but Mcconnell pushes him away.
Mcconnell lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Modean is trying to escape the mount.
Mcconnell lands with some strikes.
Nathanial Mcconnell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Mcconnell is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Modean has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Modean!
Mcconnell keeping moving, preventing Modean from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nathanial Mcconnell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Modean has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Brandon Modean!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Smith connects with a body shot.
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mcconnell circles away.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mcconnell enables Smith to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mcconnell manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith is pushing down on Mcconnell's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mcconnell is fighting to maintain full guard but Smith has managed to sneak the leg through.
Smith working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Mcconnell's thigh. Mcconnell counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Smith wants to get up but he can't break Mcconnell's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith sitting in guard here, content to control.
Smith advances to half guard. #T1#
Mcconnell works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mcconnell 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.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcconnell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body.
Smith postures up.
Mcconnell is striking off his back. Smith thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Mcconnell won't allow Smith to pass to mount. #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.
Mcconnell punching from the bottom.
Smith drops an elbow to the side of Mcconnell's head.
Smith tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Mcconnell.
Smith lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Smith seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mcconnell! #T3##SUB2#
Smith moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Mcconnell has worked his arm free - good work by Mcconnell!
Smith controls the position.
Smith is putting a hurting on Mcconnell here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mcconnell is looking for a sweep.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mcconnell takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Mcconnell could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Smith tries to stand but Mcconnell is controlling his head.
Mcconnell tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Mcconnell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Smith tries to move to full mount but Mcconnell actually manages to regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcconnell is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Smith jumps into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastian Smith dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Mcconnell lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Smith backs up against the cage.
#CL2#
Smith rushes Mcconnell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mcconnell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith avoids a wild elbow strike from Mcconnell.#BC2#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Mcconnell leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Mcconnell.
Mcconnell moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSmith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Mcconnell looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Smith pushes Mcconnell off looking to stand but Mcconnell dives back in and keeps control.
#T1#
Mcconnell prevents Smith from improving his position.
Smith trying to control but Mcconnell postures up.
Smith keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB#
Mcconnell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smith doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mcconnell. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Smith is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mcconnell scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Mcconnell is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Smith manages to get to full guard.
#T3#
Mcconnell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mcconnell preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mcconnell showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mcconnell is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Mcconnell circles away and we're back to standing.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD2#
Smith closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mcconnell tries to escape but Smith is in control.
Smith laying and praying for a moment but Mcconnell takes advantage and regains half guard.
Mcconnell pushes Smith off looking to stand but Smith dives back in and keeps control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith wants to pass to mount but Mcconnell is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathanial Mcconnell dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Mcconnell.#TD2#
Smith fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mcconnell to the ground. Smith is now in Mcconnell's guard.
Smith wants to control from the top but Mcconnell keeps moving.
Mcconnell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mcconnell is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Smith dives into side control.
Sebastian Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcconnell wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Smith goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mcconnell rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Smith's guard! Nice work there by Mcconnell! #T1#
Smith is trying to keep Mcconnell in close.
Mcconnell lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smith 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.
Smith 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#
Smith is just content to waste time from the top position. Mcconnell takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T2#
Smith distracts Mcconnell with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mcconnell's head.#SUB#
Mcconnell is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
Mcconnell is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Smith dives into side control.
Mcconnell gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Mcconnell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smith looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Smith connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Mcconnell is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mcconnell takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Smith in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Smith cracks Mcconnell with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Smith jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Mcconnell is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Mcconnell and Smith has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Mcconnell trying his best to control but Smith has mounted him.#T4#
Smith won't let Mcconnell get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Smith can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mcconnell is looking to escape.
Smith landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Smith takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sebastian Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Smith has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sebastian Smith!
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Date: Jun 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Mcconnell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mcconnell takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mcconnell misses with a knee strike.
#TD2#
Darnold jumps guard.
Darnold is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Darnold might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mcconnell haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcconnell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mcconnell really is a fat lump.
Darnold wants to improve his position but instead Mcconnell has moved into half guard.
#T1#
Ground and pound from Mcconnell.
Darnold is looking to escape.
Darnold keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Mcconnell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Darnold's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darnold is trying to maintain the position but Mcconnell is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mcconnell connects with a nice short shot to Darnold's temple.
Darnold trying to hold on to Mcconnell's head to control him but Mcconnell postures up.
Darnold wants to get back to his feet.
Darnold is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mcconnell's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mcconnell's back!
Mcconnell has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mcconnell is trying to get back to his feet but Darnold has full control of the position and if anything, Mcconnell has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Darnold seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Mcconnell's chin but Mcconnell turns very nicely into Darnold's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Mcconnell.
Darnold looks winded!
Mcconnell trying to control the position from guard on top but Darnold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Mcconnell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Mcconnell drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mcconnell jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mcconnell postures up in Darnold's guard and throws a big left but Darnold blocks it. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mcconnell drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Darnold manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mcconnell has Darnold in his guard.#REVB#
Darnold must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Darnold trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mcconnell keeping moving, preventing Darnold from controlling successfully.
Mcconnell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Darnold trying to control but Mcconnell is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcconnell is looking to stand up but Darnold isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathanial Mcconnell dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Darnold dives in and grabs Mcconnell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mcconnell pushes down on Darnold's head and hops out.
Darnold closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mcconnell circles away.
Mcconnell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice takedown defense from Mcconnell. No joy for Darnold on that attempt.
Nathanial Mcconnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Darnold.
Darnold tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mcconnell swivels and escapes.
Darnold throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
Mcconnell moves into the clinch.
Darnold is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Darnold escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mcconnell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Darnold counter with a right hand.
A head kick misses from Mcconnell. #T1#
Mcconnell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Darnold misses with a takedown attempt - Mcconnell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Mcconnell dives in and scores a takedown into Darnold's guard.
Mcconnell trying to control but Darnold is working from the bottom.
Mcconnell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mcconnell landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Mcconnell wants to control from the top but Darnold keeps moving.
Nathanial Mcconnell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Mcconnell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mcconnell postures up and lands a big shot to Darnold's brow.
Darnold throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Darnold tries to strike from the bottom.
Darnold is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Mcconnell dives into side control.
#T3##SUB#
Mcconnell tries for a kimura but Darnold is defending well. #SUB#
Mcconnell working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Darnold is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mcconnell scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Darnold gets back to full guard.
Darnold wants to control but Mcconnell passes easily into half guard.
Darnold is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcconnell tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathanial Mcconnell dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Mcconnell throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Darnold tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mcconnell is in Darnold's guard.#ES2#
Darnold uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Darnold shoots in looking for a takedown. Mcconnell tries to sprawl out of it but Darnold keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mcconnell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Darnold ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mcconnell moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Darnold closes the distance and clinches.
Darnold is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mcconnell to keep the fight standing.
Darnold takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Darnold.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mcconnell.
Mcconnell effectively controlling the action here.#T1#
Darnold jumps guard but Mcconnell stands there with Darnold around his waist. Darnold gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nathanial Mcconnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Darnold.
Darnold has Mcconnell pressed against the cage, preventing Mcconnell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mcconnell displaying some good clinch control by pressing Darnold up against the cage.
Mcconnell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Darnold backwards.
Darnold tries to pull guard but Mcconnell holds him up against the cage and eventually Darnold drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Mcconnell manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Mcconnell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Darnold can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Darnold passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.#T2#
Mcconnell is trying to control but can't.
Darnold throws a strike but Mcconnell avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Darnold is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mcconnell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Mcconnell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mcconnell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Mcconnell being controlled here, momentarily. #SU2#
Darnold decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mcconnell, up you get! #TD#
Mcconnell shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mcconnell was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Darnold wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T4#
Mcconnell lands a few punches from side control.
Mcconnell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Darnold can do to turn this around?
Mcconnell working away.
Mcconnell cracks Darnold with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Darnold throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Darnold struggling a bit here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Mcconnell looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Will Darnold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nathanial Mcconnell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mcconnell controls the position from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nathanial Mcconnell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mcconnell 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathanial Mcconnell!
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Event:
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Date: Jun 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Mcconnell counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The referee calls for Mcconnell to work.
Mcconnell is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Johnson to keep the fight standing.
Mcconnell tries to land a knee to the head but Johnson blocks with his arms.
Johnson goes for a takedown attempt but Mcconnell pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Boddah Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcconnell looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Johnson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES#
Mcconnell kicks off Johnson and gets to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T1#
Johnson is trying to push Mcconnell away but Mcconnell has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Johnson is trying to push Mcconnell away but Mcconnell has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mcconnell throws an elbow but it misses.
Mcconnell stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Johnson tries to circle away but Mcconnell has him pinned against the cage.#TD#
Mcconnell pulls guard.
Mcconnell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
Johnson stops Mcconnell from standing up.
Johnson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SU2#
Johnson gets to his feet - Mcconnell follows without any prompting.
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mcconnell's waist but Mcconnell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.
Nathanial Mcconnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boddah Johnson.#T2#
A head kick misses from Johnson.
A lazy body kick from Mcconnell #TD2#
and Johnson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mcconnell's guard.
Johnson postures up.
Mcconnell could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Johnson looking to sit in guard and control but Mcconnell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a triangle here but Mcconnell uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom here.
Mcconnell looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Johnson is avoiding damage well.
#T3#
Johnson is looking to regain half guard here but Mcconnell keeps moving and retains side control.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mcconnell's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mcconnell working the head and body with strikes.
Johnson gets full guard.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Johnson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mcconnell's guard. #REVB#
Johnson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mcconnell's guard.
Johnson looking to sit in guard and control but Mcconnell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Johnson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcconnell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathanial Mcconnell dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#TD2#
Johnson drives through with a takedown into Mcconnell's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mcconnell is looking to stand back up but Johnson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Mcconnell. #SU2#
Johnson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Mcconnell to get to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcconnell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mcconnell takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
An inside leg kick from Mcconnell misses.
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
#T1#
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mcconnell as he avoids it easily.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Mcconnell circles away easily#CL#
and Mcconnell holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Mcconnell.
Mcconnell scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mcconnell has Johnson pressed against the cage, preventing Johnson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Mcconnell's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Johnson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Johnson tries to break the clinch but Mcconnell is controlling the position. #BC#
Mcconnell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Johnson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mcconnell quickly recovers to half guard.
Johnson trying to control the action but Mcconnell is working from the bottom. #T2#
Mcconnell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Johnson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mcconnell wants to get back to his feet.
Mcconnell scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Johnson manages to mount him!
Mcconnell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Johnson avoids the attempt from Mcconnell to control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3##SUB2#
Johnson has control of Mcconnell's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Mcconnell regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Johnson looking to control but Mcconnell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Johnson controlling the position easily from mount.
Johnson wants to control but instead Mcconnell manages to regain half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Johnson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mcconnell sees it coming and defends easily.
Mcconnell looks like he's trying to stand up.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES#
Mcconnell kicks off Johnson and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boddah Johnson 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mcconnell leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Mcconnell gets tackled into the cage by Johnson. Johnson maintains the clinch. #BC#
Mcconnell breaks from the clinch.
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mcconnell tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mcconnell to the ground. Mcconnell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Mcconnell feints and as Johnson raises his hands in defense, Mcconnell changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mcconnell is standing up over Johnson. Johnson looks to escape but Mcconnell dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB#
Johnson throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Johnson gets back to half guard.#T1#
Johnson trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Mcconnell manages to pass to mount!
Johnson tries to lock up and control but Mcconnell gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Johnson looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Mcconnell breaks from Johnson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Mcconnell avoids the attempt from Johnson to control.
Mcconnell prevents Johnson from getting the reversal.#T2#
Mcconnell working Johnson over with strikes here.
Johnson tries to hold on but Mcconnell pushes him away.
Johnson is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Mcconnell is staying active.
Mcconnell breaks from Johnson's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T3#
Johnson is trying to escape the mount.
Johnson regains half guard.#ES2#
Johnson manages to escape and get back to his feet! #CL2#
Johnson clinches up against the cage.
Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nathanial Mcconnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boddah Johnson.
Johnson tries a body shot but Mcconnell blocks it.
Mcconnell stalls.
Mcconnell lands with a right to the head. #T4#
Mcconnell pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Johnson blocks an elbow strike from Mcconnell.
#BC#
Mcconnell manages to break the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Mcconnell 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mcconnell tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Johnson clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Mcconnell closes the distance and clinches up with Johnson, looking for a takedown. Mcconnell pushes Johnson against the cage but Johnson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Johnson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mcconnell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mcconnell wants it to stay on the feet.
Mcconnell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nathanial Mcconnell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mcconnell has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathanial Mcconnell!
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Date: Apr 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Mcconnell 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.
Kil Em All goes for a double leg but Mcconnell avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mcconnell continues to drive forward.
Mcconnell could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mcconnell tries a head kick but it misses.
Mcconnell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kil Em All.
Mcconnell throws a counter high kick but Kil Em All was just alert enough to avoid it.#TD2#
Kil Em All looking to score a takedown here. Mcconnell is defending well but Kil Em All drives through and ends up in Mcconnell's guard.
Mcconnell wants to stand but Kil Em All is controlling the position.
Mcconnell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcconnell being controlled here, momentarily.
Kil Em All wants to control from the top but Mcconnell keeps moving. #T1#
Kil Em All slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mcconnell is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kil Em All has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Mcconnell throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
#ES#
Mcconnell sneaks out the side door and pushes Kil Em All away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD2#
Kil Em All drives through with a takedown into Mcconnell's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Mcconnell is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kil Em All presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T2#
Mcconnell prevents a body shot from Kil Em All.
Mcconnell stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kil Em All.
Mcconnell effectively controlling the action here.
Mcconnell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kil Em All effectively controlling the action here.
Mcconnell has Kil Em All pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kil Em All manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Kil Em All pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kil Em All looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD#
Kil Em All gets caught napping as Mcconnell dives in and scores a takedown. Kil Em All manages to retain guard.#ES2#
Kil Em All is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Mcconnell presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC#
Mcconnell manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Kil Em All closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3#
Kil Em All is looking for a takedown.
Nathanial Mcconnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Kil Em All.#BC#
Mcconnell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Mcconnell gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kil Em All to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kil Em All looks winded!
Mcconnell wants to stand but Kil Em All is controlling the position.
Kil Em All 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.
Kil Em All pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mcconnell is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Kil Em All trying to control but Mcconnell is working from the bottom.
Mcconnell wants to stand but Kil Em All is controlling the position.
Kil Em All must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SU2#
Kil Em All stands up from Mcconnell's guard - Kil Em All perhaps looking for a knockout.
Mcconnell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mcconnell tries for a takedown but Kil Em All sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marco Kil Em All will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kil Em All is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mcconnell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mcconnell.
Kil Em All tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mcconnell defends well and Kil Em All ends up having to push Mcconnell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mcconnell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nathanial Mcconnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Kil Em All.
Kil Em All closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mcconnell circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kil Em All throws a push kick but Mcconnell slaps the foot to one side.
Mcconnell avoids the head kick by Kil Em All.
Kil Em All is breathing heavily.#TD#
Mcconnell shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kil Em All's guard.
Kil Em All looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mcconnell is one step ahead there. #T1#
Mcconnell landing with the ground and pound.
Mcconnell showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mcconnell is working Kil Em All over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kil Em All has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mcconnell has passed into side control.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kil Em All tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mcconnell lands a few punches from side control.
Kil Em All throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Mcconnell 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Mcconnell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kil Em All is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3#
Mcconnell working the head with strikes.
Kil Em All is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mcconnell's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mcconnell controlling the pace.
Kil Em All is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mcconnell scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mcconnell slips a nice elbow through Kil Em All's hands, connecting with Kil Em All's forehead.
Kil Em All is looking to escape.
Kil Em All is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kil Em All trying to hold on to Mcconnell's head to control him but Mcconnell postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kil Em All throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mcconnell makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kil Em All really felt that one!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kil Em All shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mcconnell eats them both and turns towards Kil Em All to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kil Em All dives in for a single leg takedown but Mcconnell sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathanial Mcconnell dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Mcconnell closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kil Em All quickly recovers to half guard.
Kil Em All tries to kick Mcconnell off in order to stand up. Mcconnell Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Mcconnell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kil Em All keeps working.
Mcconnell wants to take a breather but Kil Em All manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Mcconnell.
Mcconnell with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kil Em All is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mcconnell throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Mcconnell postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mcconnell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mcconnell scoring with some ground and pound.
Mcconnell has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB2#
Kil Em All is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mcconnell is aware though and is defending well.
Kil Em All takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mcconnell landing some decent shots from guard.
Kil Em All manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mcconnell manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T2##SUB#
Mcconnell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kil Em All doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kil Em All manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kil Em All trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcconnell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Mcconnell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kil Em All defends it easily.
Kil Em All trying to move into half guard but instead Mcconnell has managed to sweep!#REVR##T3#
Kil Em All throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Mcconnell postures up in Kil Em All's guard and throws a big left but Kil Em All blocks it.
Kil Em All trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Mcconnell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mcconnell makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kil Em All lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Kil Em All landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
Mcconnell striking off his back but it's not causing Kil Em All any problems. #ES#
Mcconnell has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Kil Em All is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kil Em All just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mcconnell's brow.
Mcconnell taking a breather.
Mcconnell dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcconnell misses with a punch on the inside.
Kil Em All tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mcconnell smiles and moves away.
Kil Em All shoots in but Mcconnell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mcconnell lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nathanial Mcconnell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mcconnell has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathanial Mcconnell!
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