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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 16
Date: Oct 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nordquist connects with a crisp jab.
Mcclean tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nordquist paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Nordquist closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Mcclean turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Nordquist tries to escape but Mcclean is in control.
Nordquist manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mcclean's best efforts.
Nordquist is in trouble now - Mcclean has advanced to mount!
Nordquist looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Nordquist wants to hold on but Mcclean pushes him away.
Mcclean controlling the pace for now.
Nordquist is trying to stand up.
Mcclean trying to control but Nordquist is having none of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mcclean working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T1#
Nordquist is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Nordquist manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mcclean wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nordquist keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nordquist tries to kick Mcclean off but Mcclean keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mcclean trying to control from half guard but Nordquist is working away.
Nordquist is looking to escape.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nordquist is trying to control but Mcclean passes into side control!
Mcclean prevents Nordquist from escaping the position.
Nordquist tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Nordquist looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Nordquist is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Mcclean is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Nordquist knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Nordquist for a finish.
Nordquist just trying to survive but Mcclean is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Mcclean patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Mcclean tries to get the hooks in deep but Nordquist pushed the leg off.
Mcclean avoiding Nordquist 's attempts to control his hands.
I really don't envy Nordquist right now.
#SUB2#
Mcclean is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Nordquist has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Nordquist is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Nordquist trying to get back to his feet but Mcclean is in full control for now. #T4#
Nordquist is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Mcclean wants to control but Nordquist is keeping busy.
Nordquist is trying to stand back up.
I would not like to be Nordquist right now.
Nordquist is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Mcclean dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nordquist lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Thor Nordquist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nordquist shoots in looking for a takedown. Mcclean tries to sprawl out of it but Nordquist keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mcclean manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mcclean feints the counter takedown.
Mcclean keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mcclean doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Decent striking displayed by Nordquist there.#CL#
Mcclean gets tackled into the cage by Nordquist. Nordquist maintains the clinch. #BC#
Nordquist escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Nordquist has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Nordquist jumps into guard, dragging Mcclean to the mat.
Nordquist wants to stand and escape but Mcclean is having none of it.
Mcclean is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Nordquist will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mcclean stopping the sweep attempt from Nordquist.
Brian Mcclean has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mcclean stops Nordquist from standing up. #SUB#
Nordquist is looking for a triangle but Mcclean pushes his legs off easily.
Nordquist wants to stand but Mcclean is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nordquist throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Mcclean counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nordquist wants to stand and escape but Mcclean is having none of it.
Mcclean connects with a couple of short punches.
Mcclean wants to control from the top but Nordquist keeps moving.
Nordquist wants to get back to his feet but Mcclean is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Mcclean. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Nordquist is wriggling around but Mcclean manages to pass to half guard.
Nordquist misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#SUB#
Nordquist looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Mcclean seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Nordquist is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Brian Mcclean! |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 10
Date: Sep 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powell throws a predictable looking body shot
#TD#
and Mcclean counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mcclean not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mcclean seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Powell for as long as he can get away with.
Mcclean throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcclean wants to pass the guard but Powell is keeping the position.#SUB#
Mcclean drops back, looking for a kneebar! Powell looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Powell looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Powell! #REVB##T1#
Mcclean is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Mcclean's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mcclean 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.
Mcclean manages to get back to half guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mcclean moves into full guard.
Mcclean wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mcclean looking for a sweep. Not yet Mcclean, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Mcclean has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Powell 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 Mcclean.
Mcclean sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T3##SUB#
Mcclean looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mcclean makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mcclean.
Mcclean throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Mcclean is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#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.#SUB#
Mcclean is looking for a triangle here but Powell uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#SU2#
Powell has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Powell!
Mcclean looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcclean tries to clinch there but Powell circles away.
Powell throws out a counter right but Mcclean avoids it with no problem.
Powell swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Powell dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Powell sizes up Mcclean with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Powell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters circling - Powell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Powell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mcclean will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mcclean doesn't manage to clinch there - Powell circles away.
Powell lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2#
Powell darts in and clinches Mcclean up against the cage.
Mcclean trying to land knees to the body.
Mcclean tries to pull guard but Powell forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Powell is working Mcclean over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell cracks Mcclean with a nice body shot.
Mcclean tries to pull guard but Powell holds him up against the cage and eventually Mcclean drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Mcclean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short left from Powell.
Powell lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Powell.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Powell lands with a short shot to the head.
Powell lands with a light punch inside.
Powell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Powell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Powell lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Powell.
Powell digs a right hand into Mcclean's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mcclean's gas tank.
A hook to the body from Powell.
A left hand lands to the body for Powell.
Powell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Powell lands a left hand.
Andre Powell seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Powell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mcclean's elbow.
Mcclean tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Powell smiles and moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Powell throws a shot to the body.
Powell scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2##CL2#
Mcclean gets tackled into the cage by Powell. Powell maintains the clinch.
Mcclean trying to stall but Powell improves his position.
Powell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mcclean backwards.
Powell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Powell pushes Mcclean back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Powell lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Powell.
Powell lands with a light punch inside.
Powell pushes Mcclean back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Powell.
A short right from Powell.
Powell lands a hook that snaps the head of Mcclean backwards.
Powell presses Mcclean against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Powell.
A hook to the body from Powell.
Powell lands a body shot in the clinch.
Good body shot from Powell.
#T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Powell.
Powell digs a right hand underneath Mcclean's ribcage. Mcclean let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Powell - that landed with a thud.
Powell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Powell.
Powell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mcclean.
A body shot lands from Powell.
Mcclean's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Powell tries to throw a body punch but Mcclean avoids it by throwing Powell back against the cage.
Powell is leaning against Mcclean and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Powell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Powell lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Powell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Powell presses Mcclean against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Powell lands a right hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Powell.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good body shot from Powell.
#T4#
Powell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mcclean backwards.
A right hand to the body from Powell.
Powell misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Powell.
Powell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Powell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mcclean backwards.
Mcclean blocks a body shot from Powell.
A body shot lands from Powell.
Powell digs a right hand into Mcclean's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mcclean's gas tank.
Powell tries a body shot but Mcclean blocks it.
Powell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mcclean or not.
Powell gets through Mcclean's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Powell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Powell lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Powell - that landed with a thud.
Powell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Powell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Powell lands a nice looking body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Powell. #CL2#
Powell forces Mcclean back against the cage and clinches.
Mcclean has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mcclean is trying to drag Powell to the mat but Powell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mcclean throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mcclean is trying to break the clinch but Powell is controlling him.
Powell pushes Mcclean back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Powell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mcclean backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Powell as the two fighters clinch.
A body shot lands from Powell.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Powell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Powell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mcclean or not.
Powell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Powell lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T1#
Powell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mcclean.
A right hook to the body lands for Powell.
Powell lands a hook that snaps the head of Mcclean backwards.
Powell lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Powell.
Powell tries a body shot but Mcclean blocks it.
Powell presses Mcclean against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mcclean prevents a body shot from Powell.
Powell scores with a nice hook to the head.
Powell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good body shot from Powell.
Powell works on Mcclean's body with a couple of short punches.
Powell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Powell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Powell lands a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Powell. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Powell.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Powell lands a body punch in the clinch.
Powell tries to throw a body punch but Mcclean avoids it by throwing Powell back against the cage.
Powell lands a body punch.
Powell lands a body punch in the clinch.
Powell lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Powell.
Powell lands a left hand.
Powell lands a hook that snaps the head of Mcclean backwards.
A body shot lands from Powell.
Powell scores with a hook to the body.
Powell gets through Mcclean's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Powell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Powell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mcclean.
Powell lands a shot to the body.
Powell tries a body shot but Mcclean blocks it.
Powell tries to throw a body punch but Mcclean avoids it by throwing Powell back against the cage. #T3#
A short left from Powell.
Powell is working Mcclean over against the cage.
Powell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mcclean.
Powell works on Mcclean's body with a couple of short punches.
Powell lands a body shot.
A hook to the body from Powell.
Mcclean's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Powell tries a body shot but Mcclean blocks it.
Powell lands a shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Powell as the two fighters clinch.
Powell lands a nice shot to the body.
Powell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Powell lands a nice uppercut.
Powell pushes Mcclean back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Powell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Powell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Powell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mcclean backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Powell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Powell presses Mcclean against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Powell scores with a shoulder strike.
Powell lands a body shot in the clinch.
Powell lands a body shot.
Mcclean blocks a body shot from Powell.
Powell digs a right hand into Mcclean's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mcclean's gas tank.
Powell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Powell.
Powell works on Mcclean's body with a couple of short punches.
Powell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Powell scores with a hook to the body.
Powell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Powell.
Brian Mcclean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andre Powell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Powell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Powell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Powell 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 25:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 25:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Powell! |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 4
Date: Aug 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcclean has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hill finds it's way round the side to connect with Mcclean's head.
Devin Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hill avoids the head kick by Mcclean.
Mcclean throws a head kick but Hill moves out of range.
Mcclean changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hill tries to avoid it but Mcclean manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hill to the ground. Hill escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A big left from Hill misses.
We've been hearing reports that Mcclean has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hill keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mcclean will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Mcclean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcclean fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Mcclean closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mcclean lands in his opponent's guard.
Hill wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Mcclean manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hill wants to get back to his feet.
Mcclean works his way into full mount! #T1#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mcclean cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#ES2#
Hill bucks Mcclean off and manages to get back to his feet!
Hill swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Mcclean counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hill won't be happy with that.
Mcclean 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.
Hill bucks up and tries to throw Mcclean off but instead Mcclean has got his back!
Hill is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Mcclean'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.
A lull in the action here.
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!#SUB#
Mcclean is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Hill is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brian Mcclean!
In defeat, Devin Hill stepped up to the mic, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch 265# CSS Finals
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Badmean lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mcclean at a distance.
Mcclean tries a head kick but it misses.
Mcclean wants to clinch up but Badmean keeps it at a distance.
Badmean wants to counter with a clinch but Mcclean pushes him away.
Mcclean tries for a takedown but Badmean sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Badmean steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mcclean.
Badmean with a nice calf kick.#CL2#
Badmean closes the distance and pushes Mcclean back into the cage.
Mcclean drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Badmean looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mcclean jumps guard but Badmean stands there with Mcclean around his waist. Mcclean gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Mcclean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Badmean lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Badmean. #CUT2#It looks like Brian Mcclean has been cut.
Badmean gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Badmean lands an elbow that stopped Mcclean in his tracks for a moment.
Badmean is leaning against Mcclean and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mcclean is breathing heavily.#T1#
Badmean works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mcclean takes an elbow to the temple.
A short body shot lands from Badmean as the two fighters clinch.
Badmean lands a damaging elbow.
Badmean lands an elbow just above Mcclean 's eye.
Nice elbow from Badmean.
Mcclean takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#Brian Mcclean's cut is getting worse.
Badmean lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Badmean lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mcclean backwards.
Badmean lands an elbow inside that Mcclean shrugs off.
Badmean lands a damaging elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Badmean makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Badmean lands a nice elbow.
Badmean lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Badmean lands an elbow just above Mcclean 's eye. #CUT2#Brian Mcclean's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Badmean gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Badmean gets through Mcclean's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Badmean lands an elbow just above Mcclean 's eye.
Mcclean takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#Jeez, Brian Mcclean's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A short left from Badmean.
Nice elbow from Badmean.
Badmean lands an elbow inside that Mcclean shrugs off.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Brian Mcclean's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mike Badmean! |
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Event:
Sucker Punch 265# CSS Semis
Date: Jun 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Lighting Hands. Those never looked like landing.
Lighting Hands throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Lighting Hands tries to get set, Mcclean tries to push him back and clinch up but Lighting Hands manages to avoid the attempt.
Mcclean dodges the punch combination from Lighting Hands.
Bomb Squad Lighting Hands seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Mcclean drives through and clinches with Lighting Hands against the cage.
Lighting Hands wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mcclean displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lighting Hands up against the cage.
Lighting Hands is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcclean has Lighting Hands pressed against the cage, preventing Lighting Hands from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lighting Hands lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mcclean backwards. #BC#
Mcclean pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Mcclean takes the fight into the clinch. #T1##BC#
Mcclean breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Mcclean fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lighting Hands, pushing him back against the cage.
Lighting Hands looking to stall.
Lighting Hands tries to break the clinch but Mcclean is controlling the position.
Mcclean stalling the fight.
#BC#
Mcclean breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lighting Hands jabs Mcclean right on the nose. Mcclean blinks but takes it well.
Lighting Hands misses with a two punch combination.
Lighting Hands connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mcclean tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lighting Hands swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lighting Hands keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mcclean wants to clinch
and Lighting Hands counters with a two punch combo. #T2#
Lighting Hands lands a right hook to the body.
A left lands for Lighting Hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Lighting Hands does no damage.
Mcclean takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lighting Hands throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bomb Squad Lighting Hands is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lighting Hands lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lighting Hands smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mcclean will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lighting Hands tries to bum rush Mcclean with a series of wild strikes but Mcclean uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lighting Hands scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lighting Hands connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mcclean's hands.
Lighting Hands keeps the fight on the outside.
No joy there for Mcclean, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lighting Hands looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Lighting Hands swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mcclean.
Lighting Hands is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mcclean had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Mcclean shoots in and drives through. Lighting Hands sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Mcclean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lighting Hands lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#TD#
Mcclean throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lighting Hands was covering up waiting for the punch and Mcclean finishes the takedown easily into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mcclean accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mcclean advances to half guard.
Mcclean working over Lighting Hands with some ground and pound. Lighting Hands looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mcclean lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Mcclean is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T4#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mcclean in particular looking to stall.
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!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcclean not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bomb Squad Lighting Hands dominated 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.#R2#
Lighting Hands lands with a nice combination. Mcclean backs away looking to recover.
Lighting Hands connects with a jab.
Lighting Hands throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Mcclean decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lighting Hands's guard.
Lighting Hands is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Mcclean dives into side control.
#REVB#
Mcclean controls the position.
Lighting Hands has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Mcclean tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mcclean controls the position. #T1##SUB#
Mcclean is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Lighting Hands looks calm but he's in trouble here. Mcclean gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Lighting Hands is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Mcclean lets go of the hold and Lighting Hands can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brian Mcclean! |
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