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Event:
SYN Supernova XIV
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
#R1#
McCarthy lands a right hook to the body.
McCarthy throws a hook but Kamara avoids it easily.
Kamara throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCarthy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kamara connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Danga de danga de dang - McCarthy scores with a four punch combination!
A combination from McCarthy does no damage.
Kamara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kamara throws a series of strikes that have McCarthy backpedaling.
McCarthy lunges at Kamara with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kamara's hand.
Tagnarach Kamara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCarthy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kamara swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamara's jab looks to have found its range, popping McCarthy under the eye.
McCarthy slips under a jab from Kamara.
McCarthy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kamara connects with a right hand. McCarthy shakes it off.
Kamara lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McCarthy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A swing and a miss from Kamara.
McCarthy is looking to counter punch.
Kamara moves out of range of the strikes.
McCarthy looks to score with a jab to the body but Kamara is just out of range.
McCarthy walks into a stiff left hand from Kamara.#T1#
McCarthy shoots in looking for a takedown. Kamara tries to sprawl out of it but McCarthy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kamara manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McCarthy fails to land the takedown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kamara! But no joy.
Decent striking displayed by Kamara there.
A combination from McCarthy does no damage.
Jab by McCarthy.
Kamara might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kamara misses with a wild body shot.
Kamara buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McCarthy moves away from the strike by Kamara.
Kamara connects with a right hand. McCarthy shakes it off.
McCarthy throws a jab but it's blocked by Kamara.
A little jabbing left from Kamara on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tagnarach Kamara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kamara looks to land a body kick but McCarthy moved away.
A good leg kick by Kamara.
Kamara takes one to the chin there.#T2#
Kamara takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCarthy moves away from the strike by Kamara.
McCarthy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kamara looks to throw the jab but McCarthy is out of range.
McCarthy slips under a jab.
McCarthy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McCarthy throws a series of punches but Kamara moves out of range.
McCarthy tries for a takedown but Kamara sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cormac McCarthy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCarthy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCarthy misses with a wild body shot.
Kamara looks to land a left hand but McCarthy moved out of range nicely.
McCarthy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kamara with a nice calf kick.
Kamara misses with a hook. McCarthy ducked under it nicely.
McCarthy with a poor takedown
and Kamara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kamara has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Kamara is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McCarthy had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
McCarthy scores with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Kamara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCarthy just misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
McCarthy throws out a powerful jab.
McCarthy misses with the combination.
Kamara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCarthy.
McCarthy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kamara.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCarthy. Kamara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kamara looks to score with a jab to the body but McCarthy is just out of range.
A quick step to the side and McCarthy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCarthy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCarthy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McCarthy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kamara.
Kamara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kamara ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kamara needs to keep his hands up - McCarthy had a free shot at his head there.
McCarthy just misses with a punch to the body.
Kamara throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like McCarthy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
McCarthy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCarthy misses with a hook. Kamara ducked under it nicely.
McCarthy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCarthy is looking to wear down Kamara with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kamara slips a jab from McCarthy.
Nice uppercut lands for Kamara. That snapped McCarthy's head back.
McCarthy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kamara sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McCarthy somewhat.
McCarthy connects with a nice looking jab.
Kamara lands the left hand.
Kamara lands with a straight right. McCarthy didn't see that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kamara ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McCarthy throws a body punch but Kamara moves out of range.
Kamara now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kamara getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McCarthy misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tagnarach Kamara dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
McCarthy throws the left hand but Kamara avoids the punch easily.
Kamara bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McCarthy's head.
Kamara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kamara cracks McCarthy with an open hand slap.
Kamara thows a left - swing and a miss!
McCarthy misses with a wild body shot.
Kamara getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McCarthy misses with a body shot.
Tagnarach Kamara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCarthy swings for the body but Kamara moves out of range.
Kamara jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kamara moves into range and connects with a jab.
McCarthy ducks right into an uppercut from Kamara.
Kamara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCarthy.
McCarthy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McCarthy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCarthy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kamara was well out of range. Poor timing from McCarthy.
Kamara cracks McCarthy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Kamara scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD#
McCarthy drives through with a takedown into Kamara's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kamara keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully.
McCarthy postures up in Kamara's guard and throws a big left but Kamara blocks it.
Kamara is trying to control the position but McCarthy postures up.
Kamara has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCarthy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kamara works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kamara controlling McCarthy's posture.
McCarthy advances to half guard.
McCarthy controlling the pace.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kamara can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kamara is trying to maintain the position but McCarthy is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Kamara is in trouble now - McCarthy has advanced to mount!
Kamara blocking the ground and pound.
McCarthy throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
McCarthy throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
McCarthy 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.
McCarthy throwing strikes here but Kamara is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Kamara is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kamara wants to hold on but McCarthy pushes him away.
McCarthy connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
McCarthy lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#T3#
McCarthy controlling from the full mount.
McCarthy unloading with bombs!
Kamara keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McCarthy scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kamara?
Kamara really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McCarthy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McCarthy sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
McCarthy putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kamara is squirming around, avoiding McCarthy's attempts to control the action.
McCarthy landing strikes, looking to finish!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCarthy lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCarthy is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kamara can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCarthy content just to control the position here.
Cormac McCarthy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kamara holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as McCarthy tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
McCarthy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McCarthy lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
McCarthy looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kamara takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
McCarthy in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
McCarthy looking to finish with strikes here!
McCarthy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kamara is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac McCarthy dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
McCarthy misses with a wild body shot.
Kamara takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kamara takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McCarthy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McCarthy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McCarthy shoots for a takedown but Kamara saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McCarthy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kamara.
McCarthy moves out of range as Kamara throws a body kick.
McCarthy swings for the body but Kamara moves out of range.
McCarthy throws a body punch but Kamara moves out of range.
Kamara throws an overhand right that lands on McCarthy's shoulder, as McCarthy tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy misses the shot to the body.
Kamara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Kamara misses.
McCarthy swings for the body but Kamara moves out of range.
Kamara scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Kamara misses with a body shot.
Kamara scores with a body shot.
McCarthy throws a body punch but Kamara moves out of range.
McCarthy throws a right hand that Kamara ducks under and follows up with a left that Kamara also avoids with ease.
Nice defenses there by Kamara.
McCarthy with a hook.
Kamara on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kamara fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McCarthy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kamara.
Kamara slips a jab and a cross from McCarthy.
Kamara swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kamara staying out of range there.
Kamara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kamara takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kamara throws a body shot but no joy.
McCarthy misses with a looping left.
McCarthy looks to score with a jab to the body but Kamara is just out of range.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCarthy swings for the body but Kamara moves out of range.
Kamara lands a slapping body shot.
Kamara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCarthy takes a swing at Kamara's ribcage but misses.
McCarthy slips under a jab from Kamara.
McCarthy throws a hook to the side of Kamara's head but Kamara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kamara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCarthy.
McCarthy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kamara scores with a shot to the body.
McCarthy throws a lazy uppercut
and McCarthy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McCarthy misses with a body punch
and Kamara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McCarthy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kamara was well out of range. Poor timing from McCarthy.
Kamara slips a straight right by McCarthy.
McCarthy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamara manages to avoid it.
Kamara let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice uppercut lands for Kamara. That snapped McCarthy's head back.
#T3#
No joy there for McCarthy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McCarthy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kamara.
Kamara throws a leg kick but McCarthy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kamara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kamara slaps away a takedown attempt from McCarthy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kamara looks for the body kick but McCarthy saw that one coming.
Kamara throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kamara thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like McCarthy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kamara.
Kamara misses with a head kick.
A quick step to the side and McCarthy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCarthy staying out of range there.
McCarthy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kamara swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cormac McCarthy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCarthy misses with a series of wild punches.
Kamara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCarthy moves away.
McCarthy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kamara!
#T4#
McCarthy shoots for a double leg takedown but Kamara sprawls well. He's pushed McCarthy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McCarthy moves out of range as Kamara throws a body kick.
McCarthy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McCarthy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kamara.
McCarthy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kamara loads up on a big right hand but McCarthy slips the punch.
McCarthy slips under a jab from Kamara.
Kamara loads up on a big right hand but McCarthy slips the punch.
McCarthy misses with a double jab.
McCarthy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamara lands a nice looking body kick.
McCarthy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kamara was well out of range. Poor timing from McCarthy.
McCarthy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A head kick misses from Kamara.
Kamara thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McCarthy if he has to take too many more of those.
McCarthy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tagnarach Kamara really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
McCarthy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McCarthy shoots for a double leg takedown but Kamara sprawls well. He's pushed McCarthy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McCarthy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCarthy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kamara throws a right hand that McCarthy ducks under and follows up with a left that McCarthy also avoids with ease.
McCarthy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kamara.
Kamara wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McCarthy misses with a body shot.
Kamara swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McCarthy moves out of range of the strikes.
McCarthy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kamara avoids the body shot from McCarthy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from McCarthy lands.
Kamara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCarthy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kamara.
No luck for McCarthy with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Kamara looks to land a right hand but McCarthy moved out of range.
McCarthy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McCarthy throws a shot from downtown. Kamara moves away and avoids it.
Jab from Kamara.
McCarthy throws an overhand right that lands on Kamara's shoulder, as Kamara tries to avoid the shot.
Kamara throws a jab when McCarthy was well out of range.
Kamara lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McCarthy at a distance.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kamara as he avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kamara! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cormac McCarthy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCarthy misses with a wild body shot.
Kamara blocks a jab.
Kamara sizes up McCarthy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #TD#
Kamara gets caught napping as McCarthy dives in and scores a takedown. Kamara manages to retain guard.
McCarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kamara has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
McCarthy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kamara controlling the position.
McCarthy works over Kamara with some ground and pound from guard.
McCarthy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McCarthy slips nicely into half guard.#T3#
McCarthy not doing much here.
McCarthy wants to pass the guard but Kamara is defending well.
McCarthy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McCarthy winds up and cracks Kamara with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kamara wants to improve his position but McCarthy is controlling well.
McCarthy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McCarthy prevents Kamara from improving his position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kamara taking some punishment here, with McCarthy in his half guard.
McCarthy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McCarthy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kamara gets full guard.
McCarthy landing with the ground and pound.
McCarthy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kamara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCarthy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McCarthy wants to pass the guard but Kamara is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac McCarthy had his way with Tagnarach Kamara in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Kamara throws a right hand that McCarthy ducks under and follows up with a left that McCarthy also avoids with ease.
McCarthy throws a poor cross that misses
and Kamara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kamara throws a half hearted mid kick.
McCarthy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kamara avoids the body shot from McCarthy.
Kamara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCarthy throws a lazy right hand but Kamara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kamara misses with a head kick.
Kamara throws a hook but McCarthy avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and McCarthy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCarthy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kamara throws an overhand right that lands on McCarthy's shoulder, as McCarthy tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kamara counters with a left to the body.
McCarthy connects with a single shot there.
Kamara dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McCarthy. That did some damage!
A looping hook to the body misses from McCarthy. Kamara does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Kamara lands a nice looking body shot.
Kamara throws a lazy right hand but McCarthy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCarthy ducks under a wild hook from Kamara.
Kamara looks to score with a jab to the body but McCarthy is just out of range.
Kamara jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kamara lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kamara.
Kamara stuffs the takedown.
McCarthy looks to score with a jab to the body but Kamara is just out of range.
Kamara scores with a nice body kick.
Kamara throws an overhand right that lands on McCarthy's shoulder, as McCarthy tries to avoid the shot.
Kamara's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McCarthy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kamara scrambles back to his feet.
Kamara lands an overhand right.
Kamara lands a jab to the nose.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCarthy throws a right and a left that Kamara avoids nicely. #T2#
McCarthy lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McCarthy fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cormac McCarthy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A lazy left from McCarthy finds it's target.
McCarthy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kamara.
McCarthy lands a lovely overhand right.
McCarthy takes one to the chin there.
Kamara scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McCarthy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kamara stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McCarthy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCarthy misses the jab.
Kamara scores with a decent looking hook.#T3#
McCarthy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kamara avoids it really well and circles away.
McCarthy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kamara.
Kamara dips to his left and cracks McCarthy with an uppercut!
Kamara cracks McCarthy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kamara catches McCarthy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kamara lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A big right from Kamara misses.
McCarthy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kamara was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kamara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCarthy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCarthy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kamara moves away.
McCarthy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kamara. McCarthy does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
McCarthy defending well as Kamara loads up on a big left hand.
Kamara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCarthy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A big right from Kamara misses.
McCarthy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kamara throws a looping overhand right but McCarthy ducks down to avoid it.
Kamara throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kamara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Kamara misses.
McCarthy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kamara.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamara swings for the body but McCarthy moves out of range.
McCarthy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kamara throws a wild body kick that McCarthy sees coming a mile off.
McCarthy looks to score with a jab to the body but Kamara is just out of range.
A punch combination from Kamara misses.
McCarthy just misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tagnarach Kamara comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kamara 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Glass scores the fight 47:48
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tagnarach Kamara!
Tagnarach Kamara is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, Tagnarach Kamara thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Cormac McCarthy was interviewed post fight and said '“There is no God and we are his prophets.”
― Cormac McCarthy, The Road'. |
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Syn 1067 Ryo vs Orestes
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
#R1#
McCarthy swats away the attempt to clinch by Ginger.
A left and a right from McCarthy both land. Nice combination.
We've been hearing reports that McCarthy has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ginger misses with a looping right.
McCarthy jabs at Ginger's body.
McCarthy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ginger lands a lovely overhand right.
McCarthy cracks Ginger with an open hand slap.
Ginger ducks right into an uppercut from McCarthy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ginger has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ginger there as he acknowledges the shot.
McCarthy connects with a right hand. Ginger shakes it off.
Ginger tries to work over McCarthy's front leg with a kick but McCarthy checks it.
Ginger is looking to clinch but McCarthy is avoiding it.
Nice body punch from McCarthy.
Ginger lands a jab to McCarthy's midsection.
McCarthy scores with a nice strike.
McCarthy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ginger throws out a loose jab but McCarthy uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCarthy attempts a counter takedown but Ginger avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Ginger misses the jab.
McCarthy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ginger looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McCarthy throws a combination. Ginger tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McCarthy throws a big shot that misses.#TD#
McCarthy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ginger manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
McCarthy lands a couple of elbows.
McCarthy throws a big right hand that misses.
McCarthy passes Ginger's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McCarthy lands with a punch from half guard.
McCarthy sitting and controlling from the half guard.
McCarthy is looking to pass Ginger's guard but actually Ginger recovers to full guard. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCarthy throws an elbow that misses. Ginger uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McCarthy's guard. Nice move by Ginger!#REVB#
McCarthy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ginger is one step ahead there.
Ginger engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
McCarthy looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Ginger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McCarthy wants to sweep here but Ginger controlling him for the moment.
McCarthy has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ginger has passed into side control.
McCarthy is trying to work for a sweep but Ginger has mounted him!
Ginger wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
McCarthy is trying desperately to improve position.
McCarthy manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T4#
McCarthy has his hands clasped together around Ginger's back. He's all about the action.
The fighters are battling for position here. McCarthy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McCarthy wants to control the position but Ginger says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Ginger trying to control the pace.
McCarthy is looking to improve his position.
McCarthy is looking to control Ginger's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McCarthy avoid being mounted?
McCarthy wants to improve his position but Ginger is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac McCarthy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ginger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McCarthy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McCarthy swinging wildly here.
#CL2#
Ginger moves into the clinch successfully.
Ginger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McCarthys head.
McCarthy can't find room to land a body shot as Ginger controls the action.
McCarthy fails to pull guard.
McCarthy slows down the pace here.
A short right from Ginger on the inside.
Ginger gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McCarthy.
Ginger blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ginger tries a body shot but McCarthy blocks it.
Ginger misses with some punches.
Ginger misses with a punch on the inside.
McCarthy is trying to maintain a safe position but Ginger gets an underhook and turns McCarthy into the cage.#BC2#
Ginger breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Ginger thows a leg kick but McCarthy checks it #TD#
and McCarthy counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McCarthy.
Ginger is trying to keep McCarthy in close.
McCarthy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ginger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCarthy landing some decent shots from guard.
McCarthy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ginger can do to turn this around?
McCarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Ginger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ginger pulls McCarthy in close to prevent any damage.
McCarthy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
McCarthy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
McCarthy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ginger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCarthy wants to control from the top but Ginger keeps moving.
Ginger looking to control.
McCarthy throws an elbow that misses. Ginger uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McCarthy's guard. Nice move by Ginger!#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCarthy is looking to sweep but instead, Ginger has passed into half guard.
McCarthy is trying to maintain the position but Ginger is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
McCarthy tries to get to full guard but Ginger has control of the leg.
Ginger is taking a breather. McCarthy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
McCarthy wants to get back to full guard.
McCarthy is doing well to control the position and prevent Ginger from advancing to side control.
McCarthy gets back to full guard.
McCarthy is controlling Ginger's posture.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McCarthy 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.
McCarthy is working hard here to advance position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Cormac McCarthy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McCarthy is looking to sweep but instead, Ginger has passed into half guard.
Ginger trying to control the pace.
McCarthy is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ginger looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Haitian Ginger will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Ginger misses with a low kick.
McCarthy looks to score with a jab to the body but Ginger is just out of range.
McCarthy's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McCarthy duly obliges.
Ginger throws the left hand but McCarthy avoids the punch easily.
Ginger throws a head kick that misses.
Ginger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCarthy.#TD#
Ginger tries to sprawl but McCarthy drives through with a takedown into half guard.
McCarthy wants to control but Ginger is keeping him busy.
McCarthy is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
McCarthy stands up over Ginger, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McCarthy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McCarthy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McCarthy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Ginger wants to sweep here but McCarthy controlling him for the moment.
McCarthy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ginger keeping full guard, as McCarthy tries to pass.
McCarthy trying to control but Ginger is working from the bottom.
McCarthy wants to pass the guard but Ginger is keeping the position.
Ginger is pulling down on McCarthy's head to control his posture. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McCarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Ginger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ginger tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McCarthy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ginger ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jab from Ginger.
McCarthy misses with a series of wild punches.
A big right from Ginger misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ginger looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ginger misses with a wild body shot.
McCarthy moves out of range as Ginger strikes.
Ginger cracks a nice hook into McCarthy's ribs.
Ginger throws a poor cross that misses
and McCarthy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McCarthy scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3#
Ginger connects with a solid leg kick.
Ginger lands a nice shot that snaps McCarthy's head back.
#TD#
McCarthy throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ginger tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. McCarthy is in Ginger's guard.
Ginger has control of McCarthy's left arm, preventing McCarthy from doing any damage.
Ginger keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully.
Ginger controlling McCarthy's posture.
McCarthy wants to control from the top but Ginger keeps moving. #T4#
McCarthy looking to sit in guard and control but Ginger gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Ginger stopping the sweep attempt from McCarthy.
McCarthy trying to keep a closed guard but Ginger is proving a slippery customer.
McCarthy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
McCarthy landing with the ground and pound.
McCarthy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac McCarthy clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Ginger scores with a jab to the body.
Ginger dips to his left and cracks McCarthy with an uppercut!
Ginger takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McCarthy checks a leg kick.
Ginger misses with a hook.
Ginger throws a right hand that misses
and Ginger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ginger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ginger missing with a left hand there. McCarthy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice uppercut lands for Ginger. That snapped McCarthy's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McCarthy.#TD#
McCarthy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ginger to the mat! Ginger manages to get full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCarthy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McCarthy looking to pass the guard. #T1#
McCarthy is in close to Ginger's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McCarthy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McCarthy postures up in Ginger's guard and throws a big left but Ginger blocks it.
McCarthy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McCarthy wants to control from the top but Ginger keeps moving.
McCarthy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McCarthy looking to pass the guard.
McCarthy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ginger can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McCarthy controls the pace.
McCarthy wants to control from the top but Ginger keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
McCarthy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ginger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCarthy throws out the jab.
McCarthy throws a right hand that Ginger ducks under and follows up with a left that Ginger also avoids with ease.
Ginger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ginger fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McCarthy.
McCarthy swats away the attempt to clinch by Ginger.
Ginger slips under a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ginger.#T3##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by McCarthy.
McCarthy tries to score with some ground and pound. Ginger controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
McCarthy tries to advance position but instead Ginger slips a leg back in to half guard.
Ginger taking some punishment here, with McCarthy in his half guard.
McCarthy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ginger avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McCarthy.
McCarthy is looking to take a break and control but Ginger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
McCarthy looks to land a strike but Ginger avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
McCarthy wants to control from the top but Ginger keeps moving. #SUB2#
Ginger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McCarthy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McCarthy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ginger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McCarthy trying to control but Ginger is working from the bottom.
McCarthy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ginger seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac McCarthy had his way with Haitian Ginger in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
McCarthy fails to land with a series of punches.
Cormac McCarthy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McCarthy misses the shot to the body.
McCarthy misses with a hook.
Ginger throws out a counter right but McCarthy avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Ginger gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ginger struggles to land a body shot inside as McCarthy controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ginger.
Ginger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ginger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ginger misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ginger tries to throw a body punch but McCarthy avoids it by throwing Ginger back against the cage.
Ginger misses with some punches.
McCarthy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Ginger fails to land. #T1#
Ginger misses with a punch to the body.
Ginger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from McCarthy.
McCarthy tries to pull guard but Ginger forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McCarthy prevents a body shot from Ginger.
McCarthy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ginger.
Ginger effectively controlling the action here.
Ginger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ginger struggles to land a body shot inside as McCarthy controls his hands.
Haitian Ginger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##BC#
McCarthy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ginger tries to move into range but McCarthy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A right-left combo lands from McCarthy.
McCarthy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ginger has time to react.
McCarthy tests Ginger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ginger throws a low kick but McCarthy moves out of range easily.
McCarthy misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
McCarthy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ginger's half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCarthy stalling. #T3#
McCarthy is trying to control the action in half guard but Ginger is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ginger controlling the position well.
McCarthy is trying to control the action in half guard but Ginger is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ginger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McCarthy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCarthy works Ginger's body with a nice hook.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD#
McCarthy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ginger!
Ginger is not content to let McCarthy control the position.
McCarthy happy to just control the position for now.
McCarthy trying to control the action but Ginger is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ginger controls the position for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cormac McCarthy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McCarthy 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cormac McCarthy!
Cormac McCarthy retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Cormac McCarthy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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SYN 1064 Diggs vs McCarthy
Date: Mar 29, 2024 |
#R1#
McCarthy cracks Diggs with a good jab.
McCarthy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diggs.
McCarthy misses with a double jab
and Diggs counters with a right hand to the body.
Diggs misses the jab.
Diggs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCarthy.
Diggs is looking to counter with a body kick.
Diggs misses with a jab to the body
and McCarthy counters with a left to the body.
McCarthy walks into a jab.
McCarthy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diggs misses with an uppercut.
McCarthy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Diggs.
Jab, jab by Diggs - just one landing.
Diggs loads up on a big right hand but McCarthy slips the punch.
Diggs throws a hook but McCarthy avoids it easily.
Diggs looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
McCarthy misses the body punch
and Diggs counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McCarthy thinking.
Diggs has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McCarthy finds it's way round the side to connect with Diggs's head.
Diggs works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McCarthy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diggs.
Diggs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And McCarthy tries to counter it with a takedown but Diggs pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Diggs lands with a cross.
McCarthy moves out of range as Diggs throws a body kick.
And McCarthy tries to counter it with a takedown but Diggs pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Diggs lands with a straight right. McCarthy didn't see that one coming.
Diggs throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McCarthy defending well as Diggs loads up on a big left hand.
McCarthy throws a jab when Diggs was well out of range.
Diggs lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from McCarthy misses.
Diggs scores with a jab to the body.
Diggs scores with a push kick.
Diggs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCarthy swings for the body but Diggs moves out of range.
McCarthy tries to bum rush Diggs with a series of wild strikes but Diggs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diggs works the jab nicely.
Diggs is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Diggs throws out a loose jab but McCarthy uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCarthy swings for the body but Diggs moves out of range.
Diggs was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Diggs throws a lazy right hand but McCarthy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And McCarthy tries to counter it with a takedown but Diggs pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McCarthy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T3#
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown but Diggs shows good takedown defense.
Diggs avoids the body shot from McCarthy.
Diggs is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Willie Diggs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCarthy stuns Diggs with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Diggs drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice body punch from Diggs.
Diggs gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McCarthy.
McCarthy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diggs manages to avoid it.
Diggs was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McCarthy just misses with a punch to the body.
McCarthy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McCarthy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McCarthy misses with a lunging right hand
and Diggs counters with a body kick. #T4#
A decent looking cross lands there for Diggs.
Diggs throws a body punch but McCarthy moves out of range.
McCarthy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diggs ducks right into an uppercut from McCarthy.
McCarthy with a poor takedown
enabling Diggs to counter with a crisp jab.
Willie Diggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cormac McCarthy.
Diggs throws a lazy right hand but McCarthy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCarthy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diggs throws out the jab.
Willie Diggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCarthy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Diggs finds it's way round the side to connect with McCarthy's head.
Diggs throws a hook to the side of McCarthy's head but McCarthy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diggs keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Diggs scores with a shot to the body.
Diggs lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Willie Diggs dominated that round.
That's time! Diggs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Diggs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but McCarthy might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Diggs has got the better of the exchanges.
Diggs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCarthy works Diggs's body with a nice hook.
Diggs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCarthy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diggs staying out of range there.
McCarthy staying out of range there.
Diggs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCarthy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Diggs rather than just go for the knockout.
McCarthy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A slow jab from Diggs misses its intended target.
Diggs cracks McCarthy with an open hand slap.
Diggs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCarthy can do to turn this around?
Diggs misses with a body shot.
#T1#
McCarthy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diggs moves away.
McCarthy misses with a wild body shot.
McCarthy throws a sloppy body shot
and Diggs counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Diggs throws out a loose jab but McCarthy uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCarthy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Diggs counters with a solid body kick.
McCarthy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A shot to the body from McCarthy misses
and Diggs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McCarthy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diggs.
McCarthy with the counter takedown but Diggs avoids it easily.
Diggs moves into range and connects with a jab.
Willie Diggs is winning the standup battle so far.
Diggs scores with a body shot.
McCarthy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
McCarthy throws a lazy right hand but Diggs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diggs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diggs misses with a hook.
McCarthy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McCarthy tries for a takedown but Diggs circles away easily
and Diggs counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diggs misses with a wild body shot.
Diggs misses with a lunging right hand
and McCarthy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCarthy takes a swing at Diggs's ribcage but misses.
McCarthy has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
McCarthy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diggs.
Diggs misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and McCarthy counters with a nice double leg into guard.
McCarthy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Diggs preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Diggs on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Diggs tries to get out of the position.#T3#
McCarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Diggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCarthy throws a big right hand that misses.
McCarthy throwing strikes from guard but Diggs blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCarthy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diggs is keeping the position for now.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
McCarthy throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McCarthy looking to pass the guard.
McCarthy trying to control but Diggs is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Diggs throws a body shot but no joy.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Diggs but Diggs pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Diggs misses the shot to the body.
McCarthy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A swing and a miss from Diggs.
McCarthy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McCarthy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCarthy ducks under a wild hook from Diggs.
Diggs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Willie Diggs dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Diggs tries to bum rush McCarthy with a series of wild strikes but McCarthy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McCarthy with the counter takedown but Diggs avoids it easily.
McCarthy misses with a body shot
and Diggs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diggs looks to score with a jab to the body but McCarthy is just out of range.
Diggs has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McCarthy finds it's way round the side to connect with Diggs's head.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Diggs as he avoids it easily.
Diggs takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A slow jab from Diggs misses its intended target.
McCarthy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A shot to the body from McCarthy misses
and Diggs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy swinging wildly here.
Diggs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diggs jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
McCarthy looks to land a combination but Diggs avoids it well. #T1#
McCarthy throws a big shot that misses.
McCarthy misses with a hook
letting Diggs counter with a right hand.
Diggs throws a half hearted mid kick.
McCarthy throws a body shot but no joy.
McCarthy misses with a wild combination.
A slow jab from Diggs misses its intended target.
McCarthy misses with a body shot
letting Diggs counter with a right hand.
Diggs misses with the body kick#TD2#
so McCarthy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
McCarthy wants to pass the guard but Diggs is keeping the position.
McCarthy wants to control from the top but Diggs keeps moving. #T2#
McCarthy controls from within his opponent's guard.
McCarthy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diggs works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Diggs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Diggs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Diggs keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
McCarthy misses with a left hand
and Diggs counters with a left to the body.
McCarthy misses with a wild body shot.
Diggs appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McCarthy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Diggs throws out a loose jab but McCarthy uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCarthy throws a lazy right hand but Diggs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCarthy throws a body punch but Diggs moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Diggs.
A combination from Diggs does no damage.
McCarthy misses with a double jab.
Diggs misses the shot to the body. #T4#
McCarthy cracks a nice hook into Diggs's ribs.
Diggs throws a looping overhand right but McCarthy ducks down to avoid it.
McCarthy with the counter takedown but Diggs avoids it easily.
McCarthy misses with a looping left.
Diggs lands the left hand.
Diggs lands a head shot.
McCarthy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diggs was well out of range. Poor timing from McCarthy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diggs throws an overhand right that lands on McCarthy's shoulder, as McCarthy tries to avoid the shot.
McCarthy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Diggs counters with a straight right hand.
McCarthy throws a poor cross that misses
and Diggs counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Diggs.
McCarthy ducks under a wild hook from Diggs.
A nice side step and McCarthy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Willie Diggs clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Diggs scores with a kick to the midsection.
McCarthy avoids the body shot from Diggs.
And McCarthy tries to counter it with a takedown but Diggs pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McCarthy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McCarthy throws a body shot but no joy.
Diggs throws a body punch but McCarthy moves out of range.
McCarthy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Diggs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diggs scores with a jab to the jaw.
Diggs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCarthy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCarthy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Diggs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCarthy.
McCarthy with the counter takedown but Diggs avoids it easily.#T1#
Diggs lands with a hook. McCarthy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McCarthy falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Diggs counter with a right hand.
McCarthy looks to score with a jab to the body but Diggs is just out of range.
Diggs swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McCarthy throws a right and a left that Diggs avoids nicely.
A quick step to the side and Diggs tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCarthy darts in looking for a takedown but Diggs gets double underhooks and turns McCarthy into the cage.
Diggs defending well as McCarthy loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCarthy. Diggs does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Diggs wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McCarthy misses with a double jab.
Diggs misses with a body kick.
McCarthy misses with the combination.
#T2#
Diggs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Some wild striking there from McCarthy.
McCarthy moves out of range of the body kick.
McCarthy scores with a jab to the head.
Diggs throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Diggs thows a left - swing and a miss!
McCarthy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Diggs throws a poor cross that misses
and McCarthy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCarthy shoots for a double leg takedown but Diggs sprawls well. He's pushed McCarthy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And Diggs counters with a quick kick to the body but McCarthy blocks it.#T3#
McCarthy walks into a straight right hand from Diggs.
Diggs scores with a punch to the head.
Diggs cracks a nice hook into McCarthy's ribs.
Diggs throws a half hearted mid kick.
Diggs misses with the body kick#TD2#
and McCarthy counters with a single leg into guard. Diggs didn't expect that.
McCarthy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McCarthy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McCarthy throwing strikes but missing.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Diggs keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully.
McCarthy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diggs is keeping the position for now. #T4#
McCarthy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
McCarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Diggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
McCarthy misses with a looping left.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diggs bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McCarthy's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. McCarthy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Willie Diggs will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Diggs throws the left hand but McCarthy avoids the punch easily.
Cormac McCarthy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diggs swings widly with a right hand
and McCarthy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Diggs thinking.
McCarthy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diggs looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McCarthy has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Diggs.
Diggs misses with an uppercut.
Diggs loads up on a big right hand but McCarthy slips the punch.
McCarthy moves away from the strike by Diggs.
Diggs looks to score with a jab to the body but McCarthy is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy misses with a wild body shot.
Diggs swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McCarthy walks into a left hand.
McCarthy shoots and misses
and Diggs counters with a body kick.
McCarthy lands the left hand.#T1#
Diggs scores with a jab to the body.
McCarthy throws a jab but it's blocked by Diggs.
McCarthy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Diggs fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McCarthy on the side of the head.
Diggs scores with a jab to the head.
Diggs misses with a shot to the body
and McCarthy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McCarthy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McCarthy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McCarthy scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCarthy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T2#
McCarthy misses with a lunging right hand
and McCarthy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McCarthy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Diggs is fending him off so far but McCarthy persists. Nope, Diggs circles away and we're back to standing.
McCarthy is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
McCarthy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCarthy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McCarthy misses the shot to the body.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Diggs sprawls well. Diggs wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McCarthy gets slowly back to his feet.
Willie Diggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cormac McCarthy.
Sloppy strikes from McCarthy. Those never looked like landing.
Diggs takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Diggs lands a jab.#T3#
McCarthy takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nice body punch from McCarthy.
McCarthy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diggs misses with a right hand
and McCarthy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Diggs thinking.
Diggs scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Diggs throws the left hand but McCarthy avoids the punch easily.
McCarthy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McCarthy goes for a double leg but Diggs avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Diggs continues to drive forward.
Diggs is looking to counter punch.
Diggs connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Diggs looks to land a right hand but McCarthy moved out of range.
McCarthy with the counter takedown but Diggs avoids it easily.
Diggs throws a good cross that connects.
McCarthy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McCarthy scores with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCarthy throws a right hand that misses
and Diggs counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McCarthy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Diggs misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Diggs.
McCarthy throws a sloppy body shot
and Diggs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Diggs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Willie Diggs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Diggs, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 50:45
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willie Diggs!
Willie Diggs retains his middleweight title!
Willie Diggs decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Cormac McCarthy spoke after the fight, saying '“There is no God and we are his prophets.”
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SYN 1061 Diggs vs Ilmarinen
Date: Mar 08, 2024 |
#R1#
McCarthy throws a body shot but no joy.
Tepes lV was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McCarthy moves out of range of the body kick from Tepes lV.
McCarthy throws the left hand but Tepes lV avoids the punch easily.
McCarthy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tepes lV appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McCarthy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A clash of legs there as McCarthy blocks the low kick.
Tepes lV misses with a looping left.
McCarthy slips a jab from Tepes lV.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tepes lV as he avoids it easily.
McCarthy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tepes lV.
Tepes lV loads up on a big right hand but McCarthy slips the punch.
Tepes lV avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes lV fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McCarthy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A big right from Tepes lV misses.
Tepes lV connects with a leg kick. #T1#
Tepes lV wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tepes lV is looking to slow McCarthy down with leg kicks.
McCarthy throws a series of punches but Tepes lV moves out of range.
McCarthy scores with a three punch combo!
An inside leg kick lands from Tepes lV.
Tepes lV throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCarthy cracks Tepes lV with a good jab.
McCarthy cracks Tepes lV with an open hand slap.
Tepes lV keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tepes lV tries a low kick but McCarthy avoids it.
McCarthy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tepes lV momentarily.
Cormac McCarthy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCarthy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tepes lV.
McCarthy shoots in for a double leg but Tepes lV sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vlad Tepes lV is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCarthy tries for a takedown but Tepes lV sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vlad Tepes lV has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cormac McCarthy.
McCarthy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McCarthy connects with a jab.#T2#
Tepes lV misses the shot to the body.
McCarthy cracks Tepes lV with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McCarthy throws a series of punches but Tepes lV avoids them all with ease.
Tepes lV lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McCarthy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McCarthy moves forwards but Tepes lV connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McCarthy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tepes lV lands a nice looking kick to the body. McCarthy takes a step back to recover.
McCarthy misses with a body shot.
Tepes lV throwing a counter right hand but McCarthy manages to avoid it.
McCarthy has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tepes lV misses with a wild body shot.
McCarthy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tepes lV throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCarthy misses with a jab to the body
and Tepes lV counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McCarthy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tepes lV stuns McCarthy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3#
Some wild striking there from McCarthy.
McCarthy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tepes lV.
Tepes lV takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McCarthy throws a series of strikes that have Tepes lV backpedaling.
McCarthy just misses with a punch to the body.
Tepes lV lands with a good body shot.
McCarthy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tepes lV to score with a decent uppercut.
McCarthy just misses with a punch to the body.
Tepes lV tries to counter by clinching up but McCarthy breaks away and moves out of range.
McCarthy looks to score with a jab to the body but Tepes lV is just out of range.
Tepes lV swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCarthy walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tepes lV.
Tepes lV lands a head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCarthy connects with a right hand. Tepes lV shakes it off.
McCarthy misses with a right hand
and Tepes lV counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Tepes lV takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McCarthy slips a straight right by Tepes lV.
A telegraphed right hand from McCarthy misses the target.
McCarthy ducks under a wild hook from Tepes lV.
McCarthy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McCarthy just misses with a punch to the body.
Tepes lV thows a body kick. McCarthy tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tepes lV throws a body shot but no joy.
McCarthy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McCarthy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tepes lV.
Tepes lV tries to work over McCarthy's front leg with a kick but McCarthy checks it.
Tepes lV looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCarthy tests Tepes lV's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tepes lV takes a swing at McCarthy's ribcage but misses.
Tepes lV thumps McCarthy with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Vlad Tepes lV will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
McCarthy throws a body shot but no joy.
Tepes lV slips a jab from McCarthy.
Tepes lV throws a leg kick but McCarthy moved away.
McCarthy just misses with a punch to the body.
Tepes lV half committed to a counter leg kick.
McCarthy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tepes lV was well out of range. Poor timing from McCarthy.
McCarthy looks to score with a jab to the body but Tepes lV is just out of range.
Vlad Tepes lV is winning the standup battle so far.
McCarthy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tepes lV sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tepes lV throws the kick towards the body but McCarthy avoids it.
Tepes lV connects with a nice looking jab.
McCarthy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tepes lV.
Tepes lV connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy moves out of range of the strikes.
McCarthy connects with a body shot that sends Tepes lV's belly button to the back.
McCarthy misses with a body shot.
Tepes lV swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McCarthy. #T1#
McCarthy throws the left hand but Tepes lV avoids the punch easily.
McCarthy misses with a body shot.
McCarthy misses with a body shot.
Tepes lV blocks a jab.
Tepes lV takes a swing at McCarthy's ribcage but misses.
McCarthy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tepes lV clobbers McCarthy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McCarthy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tepes lV stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McCarthy misses with a few strikes there.
Tepes lV misses the shot to the body.
McCarthy takes a swing at Tepes lV's ribcage but misses.
McCarthy just misses with a punch to the body.
Tepes lV looks to score with a jab to the body but McCarthy is just out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tepes lV darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Tepes lV. McCarthy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tepes lV throws a right hand that misses
and McCarthy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McCarthy stuns Tepes lV with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCarthy on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tepes lV avoids the body shot from McCarthy.
McCarthy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tepes lV finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
McCarthy fails to land with a series of punches.
McCarthy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tepes lV rather than just go for the knockout.
Tepes lV tries to clinch there but McCarthy circles away.
Despite the aggression on McCarthy's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tepes lV scores with a kick to the midsection.
McCarthy lands with a good body shot.
Tepes lV gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McCarthy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tepes lV. McCarthy does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCarthy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tepes lV manages to avoid it.
Tepes lV waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCarthy.
McCarthy walks into a left hand. #T3#
Tepes lV connects with the punch.
Tepes lV throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A countering left hand to the body from McCarthy misses.
McCarthy misses with a lunging right hand
and Tepes lV counters with a nice low kick that buckles McCarthy's knee momentarily.
McCarthy thows a left - swing and a miss!
McCarthy misses with a wild body shot.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tepes lV but Tepes lV pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tepes lV swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tepes lV throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tepes lV moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McCarthy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tepes lV slips a jab from McCarthy.
Tepes lV appears to be looking for a big counter.
It looks like Tepes lV has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Tepes lV looks to score with a jab to the body but McCarthy is just out of range.
McCarthy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The fighters circling - Tepes lV throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Tepes lV swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tepes lV misses with a straight right.
McCarthy lands with a cross.
Tepes lV throws a shot from downtown. McCarthy moves away and avoids it.
McCarthy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tepes lV stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCarthy just misses with a punch to the body.
McCarthy throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tepes lV moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tepes lV avoids the body shot from McCarthy.
McCarthy lands with a right hand.
Tepes lV jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McCarthy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tepes lV counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McCarthy takes a swing at Tepes lV's ribcage but misses.
McCarthy misses with a two punch combination.
Tepes lV connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Vlad Tepes lV will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Crunch! Tepes lV slams his shin into McCarthy's torso.
A punch combination from McCarthy misses.
Tepes lV slips a jab and a cross from McCarthy.
McCarthy blocks the body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tepes lV.
Tepes lV ducks under a wild hook from McCarthy.
Tepes lV half committed to a counter leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Tepes lV misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by McCarthy or perhaps it was just good defense by Tepes lV, which made it look bad.
McCarthy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tepes lV throws a head kick but McCarthy moves out of range.
Tepes lV just misses with a punch to the body.
McCarthy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Tepes lV misses with a head kick.
McCarthy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McCarthy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tepes lV manages to avoid it.
Tepes lV throws a body punch but McCarthy moves out of range.
McCarthy lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McCarthy lands a lovely overhand right.
Tepes lV showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCarthy.
McCarthy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McCarthy takes a swing at Tepes lV's ribcage but misses.
McCarthy has his takedown stuffed
enabling Tepes lV to counter with a crisp jab.
McCarthy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Tepes lV misses the target.
Tepes lV lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McCarthy at a distance.
Tepes lV chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McCarthy throws a lazy right hand but Tepes lV sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCarthy has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tepes lV.
McCarthy throws a body shot but no joy.
It appears Tepes lV was looking to counter with a kick there.#T2#
Tepes lV scores with a body shot.
McCarthy looks to score with a jab to the body but Tepes lV is just out of range.
Tepes lV throws a head kick but McCarthy moves out of range.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vlad Tepes lV has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cormac McCarthy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick from Tepes lV lands but McCarthy takes it in his stride.
Tepes lV steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCarthy.
McCarthy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tepes lV. Tepes lV obviously looking to wear him down.
Tepes lV with a jab.
McCarthy swings for the body but Tepes lV moves out of range.
McCarthy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tepes lV manages to avoid it.
Tepes lV takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tepes lV throws a body punch but McCarthy moves out of range.
McCarthy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tepes lV uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McCarthy has time to react.
Tepes lV stuns McCarthy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3#
McCarthy defending well as Tepes lV loads up on a big left hand.
McCarthy throws a body punch but Tepes lV moves out of range.
Tepes lV slips a jab and a cross from McCarthy.
Tepes lV thumps McCarthy with a low kick.
Tepes lV lands a lovely overhand right.
Tepes lV sizes up McCarthy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A shot to the liver by Tepes lV. Beautiful body shot.
McCarthy throws a body punch but Tepes lV moves out of range.
A shot to the body from McCarthy misses
and Tepes lV counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tepes lV misses with a looping left.
McCarthy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCarthy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McCarthy misses with an uppercut. Tepes lV saw that one coming.
Tepes lV throwing a counter right hand but McCarthy manages to avoid it.
Tepes lV misses with a left hand
and McCarthy counters with a left and a right that stings Tepes lV. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tepes lV throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McCarthy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A left lands for Tepes lV.
McCarthy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McCarthy fails to land with a series of punches.
Tepes lV jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
McCarthy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tepes lV gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McCarthy just misses with a punch to the body.
Tepes lV thumps McCarthy with a low kick.
Tepes lV looks to score with a jab to the body but McCarthy is just out of range.
McCarthy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McCarthy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tepes lV looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tepes lV connects with an inside leg kick.
McCarthy moves out of range as Tepes lV throws a body kick.
McCarthy misses with a wild combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Tepes lV clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
McCarthy swings for the body but Tepes lV moves out of range.
McCarthy ducks under a wild hook from Tepes lV.
McCarthy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tepes lV.
McCarthy throws out a powerful jab.
Tepes lV doesn't manage to clinch there - McCarthy circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tepes lV. McCarthy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tepes lV misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCarthy.
#TD2#
McCarthy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McCarthy showed some decent athleticism there.
McCarthy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes lV wants to get back to full guard but McCarthy has mounted him!#T1#
Tepes lV tries to hold on but McCarthy postures up.
McCarthy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tepes lV is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCarthy raining down hammerfists from mount.
Tepes lV holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as McCarthy tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
McCarthy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tepes lV is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
McCarthy lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
McCarthy postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Tepes lV looks a forlorn figure.
McCarthy working Tepes lV over with strikes here.
McCarthy looking to ground and pound but Tepes lV is blocking nicely.
McCarthy thowing shots but they're missing.
Tepes lV is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McCarthy sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Tepes lV wants to control but McCarthy is having none of it.#T3#
Tepes lV is bucking up trying to escape but McCarthy cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
McCarthy landing shots from mount.
McCarthy lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Tepes lV hang on?
McCarthy lands a heavy elbow.
Tepes lV tries to reverse the position but McCarthy maintains control.
McCarthy dominating with strikes here.#ROC2#Tepes lV is rocked!
Tepes lV wants to control but McCarthy is having none of it.
Tepes lV blocking the ground and pound.
Tepes lV manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Cormac McCarthy has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Tepes lV is looking to get back to full guard here but McCarthy has managed to pass to side control instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCarthy tries to advance position but instead Tepes lV slips a leg back in to half guard.
McCarthy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tepes lV's head.
McCarthy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tepes lV makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tepes lV.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCarthy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tepes lV's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac McCarthy dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
McCarthy misses with a lunging right hand
and Tepes lV counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cormac McCarthy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vlad Tepes lV is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McCarthy scores with a hook to the body. Tepes lV takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tepes lV turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tepes lV misses with a low kick.
Tepes lV lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McCarthy looks to score with a jab to the body but Tepes lV is just out of range.
McCarthy connects with a body shot that sends Tepes lV's belly button to the back.#TD2#
Tepes lV tries to sprawl but McCarthy drives through with a takedown into half guard.
McCarthy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tepes lV defending well though.
McCarthy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McCarthy lands strikes from half guard.
McCarthy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tepes lV defending well though.
McCarthy throwing shots but Tepes lV is blocking nicely. #T1#
McCarthy is thwarting Tepes lV's attempts to control the position.
McCarthy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McCarthy is looking to advance position but Tepes lV won't allow it.
McCarthy passes to side control.
Tepes lV manages to get back to half guard.
Tepes lV wants to improve his position but McCarthy is controlling well.
McCarthy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #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.
McCarthy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tepes lV knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McCarthy has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tepes lV is bucking up trying to escape but McCarthy cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
McCarthy looking to finish Tepes lV with some ground and pound. This is bad for Tepes lV!
McCarthy with shots to the head and body - Tepes lV looks very uncomfortable down there.
Tepes lV holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as McCarthy tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
McCarthy working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T3#
McCarthy in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
McCarthy wants to control but instead Tepes lV manages to regain half guard.
Tepes lV wants to get back to full guard.
Tepes lV trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but McCarthy manages to pass to mount!
McCarthy raining down hammerfists from mount.
McCarthy scoring with strikes but Tepes lV is staying in there.
Oh Tepes lV is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McCarthy dominating with strikes here.
McCarthy drops a big elbow. That's hurt Tepes lV! More shots from McCarthy and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cormac McCarthy!
Cormac McCarthy is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Cormac McCarthy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SYN 1055 Cruz vs Farman
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
McCarthy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pizziconi is trying to control the position but McCarthy postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pizziconi being controlled here, momentarily.
Pizziconi is trying to keep McCarthy in close.
McCarthy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pizziconi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McCarthy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McCarthy wants to pass the guard but Pizziconi is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Pizziconi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McCarthy is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Pizziconi trying to control the position.
Pizziconi keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
McCarthy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McCarthy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A shot to the body from McCarthy misses #TD2#
and Pizziconi counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T2#
Pizziconi wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCarthy keeps working.
Pizziconi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McCarthy defending well though.
McCarthy is refusing to be controlled, as Pizziconi sits in half guard.
McCarthy tries to get to full guard but Pizziconi has control of the leg.
McCarthy is trying to control but can't.
McCarthy is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
McCarthy works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pizziconi works over McCarthy with some ground and pound from guard.
Pizziconi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pizziconi lands a couple of elbows.
McCarthy pulls Pizziconi in close to prevent any damage.
Pizziconi stopping the sweep attempt from McCarthy.#T3#
McCarthy trying to control the position.
McCarthy 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.
Pizziconi wants to control from the top but McCarthy keeps moving.
Pizziconi works over McCarthy with some ground and pound from guard.
Pizziconi being controlled here momentarily.
Pizziconi controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#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.
McCarthy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
McCarthy pushes down on Pizziconi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pizziconi controlling the position well.
McCarthy is just content to waste time from the top position. Pizziconi takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCarthy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McCarthy won't allow Pizziconi to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Cormac McCarthy will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Pizziconi misses with a takedown attempt
enabling McCarthy to counter with a crisp jab.
Pizziconi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #TD2#
Pizziconi gets a double leg takedown into McCarthy's guard.
McCarthy being controlled here, momentarily.
McCarthy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pizziconi's guard. #REVR#
McCarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Pizziconi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCarthy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McCarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Pizziconi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCarthy postures up.
#T1#
McCarthy wants to control from the top but Pizziconi keeps moving.
McCarthy is looking to work some ground and pound but Pizziconi has wrist control.
McCarthy is stalling in the full guard.
McCarthy seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pizziconi for as long as he can get away with.
Pizziconi pulls McCarthy in close to his closed guard and prevents McCarthy from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pizziconi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McCarthy lands a really nice looking cross but Pizziconi seems unphased.
Osmany Pizziconi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pizziconi avoids the body shot from McCarthy.
McCarthy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pizziconi has time to react.#CL2#
Pizziconi moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McCarthy.#BC#
McCarthy manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Pizziconi pushes McCarthy up against the cage in a clinch.
Pizziconi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McCarthy's efforts to push away.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pizziconi is trying to drag McCarthy to the mat but McCarthy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T3#
McCarthy stalling against the cage.
McCarthy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pizziconi backwards.
Pizziconi wants to take the fight to the mat but McCarthy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cormac McCarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osmany Pizziconi.#TD2#
Pizziconi has clasped his hands together around McCarthy's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
McCarthy struggling a bit here.
McCarthy is looking for a sweep.
Pizziconi working the head with strikes.
Pizziconi throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Pizziconi fails to land a wild elbow strike.
McCarthy is looking for a sweep.
McCarthy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pizziconi's best efforts.#T4#
Pizziconi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Pizziconi seems to be working for a kimura but McCarthy defends the submission attempt.
McCarthy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pizziconi wants to control but McCarthy is keeping him busy.
McCarthy tries to get to full guard but Pizziconi has control of the leg.
Pizziconi thows a huge punch but McCarthy dodges it nicely.
Pizziconi prevents McCarthy from improving his position.
Osmany Pizziconi has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCarthy keeping hold of Pizziconi's head, controlling as best he can.
Pizziconi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McCarthy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Cormac McCarthy will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Pizziconi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McCarthy as he jumps to the side.
It looked like McCarthy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The fighters circling - McCarthy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCarthy stuffs the takedown attempt from Pizziconi. Pizziconi gets slowly back to his feet.
Jab from McCarthy.
Pizziconi shoots in looking for a takedown. McCarthy tries to sprawl out of it but Pizziconi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McCarthy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cormac McCarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osmany Pizziconi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pizziconi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pizziconi dives in and grabs McCarthy's left leg, looking for a takedown. McCarthy pushes down on Pizziconi's head and hops out.
McCarthy throws a jab when Pizziconi was well out of range.#T1#
Pizziconi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McCarthy stuffs the takedown.
Pizziconi slips a straight right by McCarthy.
Pizziconi tries to clinch but McCarthy is having none of it.
McCarthy leaves Pizziconi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pizziconi tries to clinch but McCarthy moves out of range.
McCarthy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
No luck for Pizziconi with that takedown attempt.
Pizziconi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McCarthy defends well and Pizziconi ends up having to push McCarthy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pizziconi slips a jab and a cross from McCarthy.
McCarthy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pizziconi can do to turn this around?
Pizziconi fails with a takedown attempt.
Cormac McCarthy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
McCarthy stuffs the takedown.
McCarthy stuffs the takedown attempt from Pizziconi. Pizziconi gets slowly back to his feet.
McCarthy connects with a jab.
McCarthy scores with a nice right hand.
Pizziconi misses with a takedown attempt - McCarthy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McCarthy throwing a counter right hand but Pizziconi manages to avoid it.
Pizziconi throws a series of punches but McCarthy avoids them all with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pizziconi on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T3##TD#
McCarthy manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pizziconi on his heels. He'll look to pass Pizziconi's guard now, I'm sure.
Pizziconi wants to sweep but no luck.
Pizziconi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McCarthy content to stall in guard here.
Pizziconi is trying to control the position but McCarthy postures up.
McCarthy sitting in guard here, content to control.
McCarthy trying to control but Pizziconi is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Osmany Pizziconi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Pizziconi fails in his attempt to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pizziconi.
Pizziconi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pizziconi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McCarthy is fending him off so far but Pizziconi persists. Nope, McCarthy circles away and we're back to standing.
Pizziconi shoots in for a takedown but McCarthy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pizziconi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McCarthy misses with a straight left.
McCarthy misses with a wild body shot.
Pizziconi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pizziconi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pizziconi has his takedown stuffed
and McCarthy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cormac McCarthy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McCarthy, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Cormac McCarthy!
Our winner, Cormac McCarthy, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SYN 1051 McCarthy vs Kamara
Date: Jan 28, 2024 |
#R1#
McCarthy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kamara looks to throw the jab but McCarthy is out of range.
Kamara smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McCarthy misses with a left hand
and Kamara counters with a straight right hand.
Kamara swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McCarthy.
Kamara with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kamara scores with a kick to the midsection.
McCarthy slips under a jab from Kamara.
Kamara bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McCarthy's head.
Kamara throws out a loose jab but McCarthy uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like McCarthy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kamara.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kamara.
Kamara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kamara throws a body punch but McCarthy moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good shot there by Kamara.
Kamara digs a good hook to McCarthy's body.
#T1#
McCarthy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamara manages to avoid it.
Kamara throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like McCarthy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kamara tries to clinch there but McCarthy circles away.
McCarthy avoids the body shot from Kamara.
Kamara scores with a decent looking hook.
Kamara misses with an uppercut
and McCarthy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McCarthy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kamara moves away.
Kamara throws out a counter right but McCarthy avoids it with no problem.
McCarthy slips a jab from Kamara.
McCarthy misses with a lunging right hand
and Kamara counters with a nice uppercut.
McCarthy lands with a shot to the body.
Kamara pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kamara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCarthy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tagnarach Kamara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamara scores with a kick to the body.
#T2#
A shot to the body from McCarthy misses
enabling Kamara to counter with a crisp jab.
McCarthy takes a swing at Kamara's ribcage but misses.
Kamara follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCarthy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McCarthy there as he acknowledges the shot.
McCarthy on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McCarthy misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Kamara on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McCarthy throws the left hand but Kamara avoids the punch easily.
Kamara appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McCarthy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kamara.
Kamara swings for the body but McCarthy moves out of range.
Kamara connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kamara is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McCarthy had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
McCarthy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kamara.
Kamara jabs McCarthy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tagnarach Kamara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kamara throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McCarthy.
McCarthy attempts a counter takedown but Kamara avoids it well and moves away.
Kamara misses with a body shot.
#T3#
Kamara bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McCarthy's head backwards.
McCarthy walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kamara.
Kamara lands with a right hand.
McCarthy is looking to wear down Kamara with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kamara scores with a punch to the head.
McCarthy moves out of range of the strikes.
Kamara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCarthy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like McCarthy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kamara.
McCarthy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kamara.
McCarthy throwing a counter right hand but Kamara manages to avoid it.
McCarthy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kamara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A punch lands to the side of McCarthy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McCarthy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kamara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCarthy.
McCarthy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kamara cracks McCarthy with a good jab.#T4#
McCarthy throws an off balance right hand
and Kamara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamara throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McCarthy looks to score with a jab to the body but Kamara is just out of range.
McCarthy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McCarthy goes for a double leg but Kamara avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kamara continues to drive forward.
McCarthy is trying to break free.
McCarthy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kamara lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kamara misses with some punches.
Kamara is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McCarthy is defending well for now.
Kamara misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McCarthy.
#BC#
McCarthy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kamara lands a nice shot that snaps McCarthy's head back.
McCarthy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kamara counters with a left to the body.
McCarthy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kamara.
McCarthy shoots in looking for a takedown but Kamara manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McCarthy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tagnarach Kamara dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kamara looks to land a left hand but McCarthy moved out of range nicely.
McCarthy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice cross by Kamara.
Kamara lands with a shot to the body.
Kamara looks to score with a jab to the body but McCarthy is just out of range.
McCarthy is looking to counter punch.
McCarthy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from McCarthy misses its target.
Kamara has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kamara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kamara with a nice cross.
A slow jab from Kamara misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy loads up on a big right hand but Kamara slips the punch.
McCarthy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McCarthy slips a straight right by Kamara.
McCarthy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCarthy walks into a jab.#T1#
Kamara displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McCarthy.
Kamara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from Kamara.
Kamara fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McCarthy dives in for a single leg takedown but Kamara sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McCarthy misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kamara.
Kamara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McCarthy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McCarthy avoiding damage as Kamara throws knees to the body.
Kamara is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McCarthy is defending well for now.
McCarthy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kamara is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McCarthy is defending well for now.#BC#
McCarthy breaks the clinch.
McCarthy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McCarthy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kamara.
It looked like McCarthy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kamara.#T2#
A left and a right from Kamara both land. Nice combination.
Kamara takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCarthy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tagnarach Kamara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kamara fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McCarthy on the side of the head.
Kamara misses with a jab, cross combination.
McCarthy tries to counter with a takedown but Kamara is quick to defend against it.
Kamara misses with a two punch combination.
Kamara moves away from the strike by McCarthy.
Kamara lands a slapping body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Kamara.
Kamara lands with a nice body punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kamara.
Kamara has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Kamara throws a hook but McCarthy avoids it easily.#T3#
Kamara takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McCarthy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kamara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCarthy moves away.
McCarthy throws a lazy uppercut
and Kamara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kamara throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and McCarthy counters with a shoot takedown. Kamara fights it but they end up in guard.
Kamara has his hands on McCarthy's head, controlling the position.
Kamara controls McCarthy momentarily but McCarthy frees himself.
McCarthy lands a couple of digs.
McCarthy lands a couple of elbows.#T4#
McCarthy is stalling in the full guard.
McCarthy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kamara keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully.
McCarthy 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.
McCarthy trying to control but Kamara is working from the bottom.
Kamara looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tagnarach Kamara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Kamara throws a lazy uppercut
and McCarthy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kamara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCarthy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kamara throws out the jab.
McCarthy swings for the body but Kamara moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Kamara as he connects with a hook.
McCarthy shoots in for a double leg but Kamara sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McCarthy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McCarthy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kamara was well out of range. Poor timing from McCarthy.
Kamara comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamara staying out of range there.
McCarthy slips a straight right by Kamara.
Kamara pushes McCarthy away with a front kick.
Kamara looks to land a body kick but McCarthy moved away.#T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from McCarthy.
Kamara doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Decent striking displayed by Kamara there.
McCarthy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamara scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kamara misses with a left hand
and McCarthy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kamara misses with a series of wild punches.
Good exchange - Kamara coming out on top.
McCarthy ducks right into an uppercut from Kamara. #T2#
Kamara just misses with a punch to the body.
McCarthy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kamara swivels and escapes.
Kamara now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cormac McCarthy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCarthy shoots in for a double leg but Kamara sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kamara! But no joy.
McCarthy defending well as Kamara loads up on a big left hand.
Kamara throws a hook but McCarthy avoids it easily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kamara. McCarthy shrugs it off though.
McCarthy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamara ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kamara misses with a wild body shot.
Kamara listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McCarthy lands with a straight right. Kamara didn't see that one coming.#CUT#It looks like Tagnarach Kamara has been cut.#T3#
Kamara fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McCarthy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kamara takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kamara lands a right hook to the body.
Kamara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kamara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kamara connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McCarthy loads up on a big right hand but Kamara slips the punch.
Kamara scores with a jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kamara.
McCarthy fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
McCarthy takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
McCarthy walks into a straight right hand from Kamara.
Kamara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCarthy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kamara.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kamara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCarthy manages to avoid it.
A jab from Kamara finds it's way through McCarthy's defenses.
Kamara slips under a jab from McCarthy.
Kamara swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kamara, as that shot connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tagnarach Kamara really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tagnarach Kamara's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Kamara jabs McCarthy right on the nose. McCarthy blinks but takes it well.
McCarthy avoids the body shot from Kamara.
A telegraphed right hand from Kamara misses the target.
McCarthy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kamara.
McCarthy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kamara rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McCarthy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kamara connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Good shot there by Kamara.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy with a jab.
McCarthy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kamara connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kamara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
Kamara scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kamara comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#TD#
McCarthy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kamara to the mat! Kamara manages to get full guard.
McCarthy 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.
McCarthy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kamara really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McCarthy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McCarthy throwing strikes from guard but Kamara blocks nicely.
McCarthy is looking to work some ground and pound but Kamara has wrist control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kamara can do anything to dispel that myth.
McCarthy stands up over Kamara, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McCarthy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McCarthy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
McCarthy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kamara keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully.
McCarthy looking to pass the guard.
Kamara has McCarthy pulled in close to control his posture.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
McCarthy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McCarthy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kamara avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McCarthy. #T3#
McCarthy is keen to just control but Kamara is a slippery customer.
McCarthy is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kamara!
Kamara tries to hold on but McCarthy pushes him away.
McCarthy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McCarthy throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
McCarthy misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Kamara in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
McCarthy lands a nice shot to the head.
McCarthy looking to control but Kamara is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Kamara is in a horrible position here. McCarthy smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kamara is desperately trying to improve his position but McCarthy has a good base and remains in mount.
McCarthy scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kamara is bucking up trying to escape but McCarthy cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
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!
McCarthy is landing with some decent strikes but Kamara is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
McCarthy raining down hammerfists from mount.
Cormac McCarthy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McCarthy is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kamara can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
McCarthy postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kamara looks a forlorn figure.
McCarthy looking to finish Kamara with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kamara!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac McCarthy had his way with Tagnarach Kamara in that round.
The cut man is working on Tagnarach Kamara's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
McCarthy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McCarthy just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Kamara misses.
Kamara moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McCarthy will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kamara digs a good hook to McCarthy's body.
Kamara works the jab nicely.
McCarthy slips under a jab from Kamara.
Kamara misses with a straight left.
McCarthy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamara walks into a left hand. #TD#
McCarthy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCarthy lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kamara down.
McCarthy in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T1#
McCarthy in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kamara avoids any damage from the ground and pound of McCarthy.
Kamara avoids any damage from the ground and pound of McCarthy.
McCarthy misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kamara is trying to get back to half guard.
Kamara is still trying to improve position.
McCarthy working the body and head with strikes.
Cormac McCarthy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kamara takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
McCarthy sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kamara is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
McCarthy working the ground and pound from side control.
Kamara can't do much from the bottom here.
McCarthy in side control, throwing shots but Kamara defends.
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McCarthy working the ground and pound but Kamara is defending the strikes. #T3#
Kamara takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kamara tries to control but McCarthy manages to take his back.
McCarthy is punishing Kamara with strikes - can he finish him?!
Will McCarthy go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
McCarthy throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Kamara trying to control the hands but McCarthy breaks the grip.
McCarthy throwing sloppy strikes.
McCarthy loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Kamara hold on?
#T4#
McCarthy lands with a hammerfist to the side of Kamara's head.
McCarthy is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Kamara up.
McCarthy missing with punches from the back.
Kamara covering up well under a barage of strikes.
McCarthy missing with strikes.
McCarthy scores with punches and elbows.
Kamara covering up well under a series of strikes from McCarthy.
Kamara is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get McCarthy off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
McCarthy looking for the RNC.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cormac McCarthy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kamara 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tagnarach Kamara!
Tagnarach Kamara is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Tagnarach Kamara thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Cormac McCarthy stepped up to the mic, saying '“There is no God and we are his prophets.”
― Cormac McCarthy, The Road'. |
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Event:
SYN 1044 Danger vs Williams
Date: Dec 23, 2023 |
#R1#
A jab from Rolf does it's job there.
Rolf scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McCarthy walks into a straight right hand from Rolf.
Rolf misses with a hook
and McCarthy counters with a nice body shot.
McCarthy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've been hearing reports that Rolf has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rolf. McCarthy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rolf throws a series of punches but McCarthy avoids them all with ease.
Rolf misses with a hook.
McCarthy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT2#It looks like Jakob Rolf has been cut.
Rolf tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCarthy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rolf shoots in but no luck this time.
Rolf tests McCarthy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rolf with a hook.
McCarthy jabs at Rolf's body.
McCarthy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rolf on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McCarthy throws a lazy uppercut
and Rolf counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from McCarthy misses. #T1#
McCarthy throws a hook but Rolf avoids it easily.
McCarthy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCarthy throws a good cross that connects.
McCarthy moves into range and connects with a jab. #ROC2#Rolf is rocked!
McCarthy fakes the body blow, causing Rolf to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Rolf goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cormac McCarthy!
Cormac McCarthy is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Cormac McCarthy made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Jakob Rolf spoke after the fight, saying 'ASS!!! (https://youtu.be/c2ia8T4E2Mc)'. |
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Event:
SYN 1039 Kamara vs McCarthy
Date: Dec 09, 2023 |
#R1#
McCarthy misses with an uppercut. Kamara saw that one coming.
McCarthy cracks a nice hook into Kamara's ribs.
McCarthy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kamara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCarthy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kamara wants to slow McCarthy down by chopping away at his legs.
A little jabbing left from McCarthy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kamara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McCarthy misses the jab.
McCarthy misses with a body shot.
McCarthy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kamara feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that McCarthy has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kamara misses with a body shot.
A jab from Kamara misses.
A little jabbing left from McCarthy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McCarthy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
McCarthy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McCarthy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kamara moves away.
Kamara takes one on the button.
Kamara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tagnarach Kamara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCarthy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McCarthy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kamara rather than just go for the knockout.
Kamara misses the shot to the body.
Kamara misses with a wild combination.
Kamara will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McCarthy throws a counter combo.
Kamara takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kamara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCarthy.#T2#
Kamara throws a right hand that misses
and McCarthy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McCarthy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kamara defends well and McCarthy ends up having to push Kamara into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McCarthy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamara.
McCarthy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCarthy throws a body punch but Kamara moves out of range.
Kamara throws a lazy uppercut
and McCarthy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCarthy just misses with a punch to the body.
Kamara throws out a loose jab but McCarthy uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCarthy throws a combination that misses
and Kamara makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. McCarthy really felt that one!
Kamara looks to land a body kick but McCarthy moved away.
McCarthy misses the shot to the body. #T3#
McCarthy blocks the body kick.
McCarthy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kamara.
McCarthy misses with a lunging right hand
and Kamara counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McCarthy misses with a body shot
and Kamara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown but Kamara shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tagnarach Kamara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cormac McCarthy.
Kamara tries to land a front kick but McCarthy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McCarthy unleashes a big counter combination but Kamara bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kamara scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kamara slips under a jab from McCarthy.
McCarthy avoids a kick to the body.
McCarthy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McCarthy!
#CUT2#It looks like Tagnarach Kamara has been cut.
McCarthy throws out a powerful jab.#T4#
McCarthy avoids the body shot from Kamara.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamara misses with a body kick.
Kamara gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kamara scores with a jab to the body.
McCarthy misses with a straight left.
McCarthy throws a hook but Kamara blocks it.
Kamara was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McCarthy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCarthy moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kamara thows a left - swing and a miss!
McCarthy shoots and misses
enabling Kamara to counter with a crisp jab.
Kamara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCarthy.
McCarthy misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Kamara on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cormac McCarthy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tagnarach Kamara's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
McCarthy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McCarthy misses with an uppercut
and Kamara counters with a straight right hand.
McCarthy swings for the body but Kamara moves out of range.
Kamara takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McCarthy misses with a jab to the body
and Kamara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kamara scores with a jab to the head.
A jab from Kamara misses.
Kamara throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and McCarthy counters with a nice double leg into guard.
McCarthy tries to free his leg and advance position but Kamara is retaining full guard.
Kamara wants to control but McCarthy passes easily into half guard.
McCarthy content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Kamara wants to improve his position but McCarthy is controlling well.
McCarthy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kamara blocking the ground and pound attempt from McCarthy.
Kamara on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kamara tries to get out of the position.
Kamara is trying to control but can't.
McCarthy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCarthy stalling away here and it's allowed Kamara to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
McCarthy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McCarthy throws a big right hand that misses.
McCarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCarthy wants to pass the guard but Kamara is keeping the position.#T2#
Kamara pulls McCarthy in to control the position.
McCarthy is looking to work some ground and pound but Kamara has wrist control.
McCarthy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kamara's guard.
McCarthy thows a huge punch but Kamara dodges it nicely.
McCarthy is trying to control. Kamara wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McCarthy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McCarthy lands a nice short elbow.
Kamara taking some punishment here, with McCarthy in his half guard.
Kamara has hold of McCarthy's hands but McCarthy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McCarthy works his foot free and advances to mount.
McCarthy lands a nice shot to the head. #T3#
Kamara taking shots to the head.
McCarthy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McCarthy in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
McCarthy punching from mount but Kamara doing a good job of avoiding damage.
McCarthy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCarthy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McCarthy punishing his opponent with strikes.
McCarthy working the ground and pound effectively.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
McCarthy landing strikes from the mount.
Cormac McCarthy has got the better of the ground game so far.
McCarthy scores with a couple of good head shots there.
McCarthy unloads with some shots from mount but Kamara bucks and avoids them well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCarthy thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
McCarthy has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kamara's face.
McCarthy thowing shots but they're missing.
McCarthy raining down hammerfists from mount.
McCarthy landing punches.
McCarthy looking to control but Kamara is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kamara can't escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac McCarthy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tagnarach Kamara's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Kamara keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tagnarach Kamara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCarthy misses with a double jab
enabling Kamara to counter with a crisp jab.
McCarthy dodges the punch combination from Kamara.
McCarthy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kamara doesn't seem bothered though.
McCarthy walks into a left hand.
Kamara misses the shot to the body.
Kamara throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Kamara keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McCarthy avoids the head kick by Kamara.
Kamara throws a lazy right hand but McCarthy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCarthy fails with a takedown attempt.
Tagnarach Kamara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cormac McCarthy.
McCarthy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters circling - Kamara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Kamara misses.
McCarthy feints the counter takedown.
McCarthy throws a shot to the body.
McCarthy slips a jab from Kamara.
Nice defenses there by McCarthy.#T2#
Good exchange - Kamara coming out on top.
McCarthy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kamara under the eye.
Kamara missing with a left hand there. McCarthy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCarthy connects with a body shot.
Kamara throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice side step and McCarthy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McCarthy misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Kamara wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McCarthy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kamara.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCarthy works over Kamara's head and body with a nice combination.
Kamara misses with a looping right.
Kamara takes one to the side of the head.
McCarthy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kamara.
#T3#
McCarthy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kamara misses with a straight right.
McCarthy tries to bum rush Kamara with a series of wild strikes but Kamara uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kamara swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McCarthy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cormac McCarthy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kamara throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McCarthy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kamara throws a right hand that misses
and McCarthy counters with a straight right hand.
Kamara avoids the body shot from McCarthy.
McCarthy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kamara looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kamara takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McCarthy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kamara moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McCarthy misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Kamara thows a leg kick but McCarthy checks it
and McCarthy counters with a right hand to the body.
McCarthy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kamara throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kamara. McCarthy does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kamara misses with a two punch combination.
Kamara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCarthy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kamara.
McCarthy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cormac McCarthy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McCarthy scores with the left hand. Kamara knows he should have avoided that one.
McCarthy lands an overhand right.
Kamara on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McCarthy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kamara circles away.
Jab, jab by McCarthy - just one landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cormac McCarthy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McCarthy 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cormac McCarthy!
Cormac McCarthy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SYN 1033 Obama vs Washington
Date: Nov 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Rauta takes a swing at McCarthy's ribcage but misses.
McCarthy avoids the head kick by Rauta.
Rauta takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McCarthy connects with a body shot that sends Rauta's belly button to the back.
McCarthy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rauta sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That kick from Rauta tenderised McCarthy's leg. McCarthy is trying to keep his angry face on.
McCarthy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rauta thuds a left hand into McCarthy's body.
McCarthy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCarthy jabs Rauta to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rauta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCarthy.
Rauta throws the left hand but McCarthy avoids the punch easily.
A nice leg kick from Rauta, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rauta misses with an uppercut. McCarthy saw that one coming.
McCarthy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCarthy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
McCarthy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McCarthy lands in his opponent's guard.
McCarthy throws a strike but Rauta rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T1#
McCarthy 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.
McCarthy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Rauta is trying to get back to full guard.
McCarthy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rauta defending well though.
McCarthy trying to control the action but Rauta is working from the bottom.
Rauta keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McCarthy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McCarthy working over Rauta with some ground and pound. Rauta looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rauta wants to improve his position but McCarthy is controlling well.
#T2#
Nice strikes from McCarthy there.
McCarthy wants to control but Rauta is keeping him busy.
McCarthy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rauta is trying to control but can't.
McCarthy 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.
Rauta has hold of McCarthy's hands but McCarthy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McCarthy thows a huge punch but Rauta dodges it nicely.
McCarthy wants to pass to mount but Rauta is defending the position.
Rauta is trying to maintain the position but McCarthy is very close to passing his half guard.
McCarthy slips a nice elbow through Rauta's hands, connecting with Rauta's forehead.
McCarthy working Rauta over with strikes.
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!
McCarthy drops an elbow to the side of Rauta's head.
McCarthy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
McCarthy lands with a punch from half guard.
McCarthy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McCarthy is looking to take a break and control but Rauta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rauta manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McCarthy scoring with punches to the head and body.
McCarthy wants to pass the guard but Rauta is keeping the position.
McCarthy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
McCarthy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
McCarthy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McCarthy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McCarthy throwing strikes but missing.
Rauta bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McCarthy's guard. #REVB##T4#
Rauta wants to stand but McCarthy has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
McCarthy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
McCarthy slips a nice elbow through Rauta's hands, connecting with Rauta's forehead.
Rauta keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCarthy slips a nice elbow through Rauta's hands, connecting with Rauta's forehead.
McCarthy controlling the pace.
McCarthy working Rauta over with strikes.
Rauta trying to hold on to McCarthy's head to control him but McCarthy postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCarthy passes to side control.
McCarthy tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac McCarthy dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Decent striking displayed by Rauta there.
McCarthy scores with a body shot.
McCarthy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rauta manages to avoid it.
Rauta takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fighters circling - McCarthy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCarthy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rauta can do to turn this around?
Rauta misses with a wild body shot.
McCarthy cracks Rauta with a good jab.
Nyrkki Rauta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCarthy misses with an uppercut
and Rauta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cormac McCarthy is winning the standup battle so far.
McCarthy throws out a powerful jab.
McCarthy is looking to wear down Rauta with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McCarthy lands a nice hook to Rauta's body. Rauta takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rauta misses with a hook. McCarthy ducked under it nicely.
McCarthy ducks under a wild hook from Rauta.
McCarthy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
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!
Rauta tries a head kick but it misses.
McCarthy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McCarthy throws an overhand right that lands on Rauta's shoulder, as Rauta tries to avoid the shot.
McCarthy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A slow jab from Rauta misses its intended target.
McCarthy attempts a counter takedown but Rauta avoids it well and moves away.
Rauta stuns McCarthy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McCarthy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Rauta buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rauta misses with a leg kick.
McCarthy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rauta sprawls and moves away.
Rauta jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rauta takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McCarthy shoots in but no luck this time.
Rauta throws a chopping leg kick but McCarthy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rauta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCarthy.
McCarthy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rauta lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McCarthy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rauta.
McCarthy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McCarthy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rauta. Rauta obviously looking to wear him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCarthy. Rauta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rauta misses with a wild body shot.
Rauta looks to land a right hand but McCarthy moved out of range.
McCarthy goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT#It looks like Nyrkki Rauta has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCarthy looks to score with a jab to the body but Rauta is just out of range.#T2#
Rauta throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and McCarthy counters with a left to the body.
Rauta scores with the left hand. McCarthy knows he should have avoided that one. #TD#
McCarthy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rauta quickly recovers to half guard.
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. McCarthy connects with a nice short shot to Rauta's temple.
Rauta avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McCarthy.
McCarthy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rauta is trying to get back to full guard.
McCarthy trying to pass the guard but Rauta defending well.
McCarthy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McCarthy scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Rauta avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McCarthy.
Nice strikes from McCarthy there.
McCarthy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rauta is trying to maintain the position but McCarthy is very close to passing his half guard.
McCarthy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rauta does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McCarthy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rauta with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McCarthy controlling the action here.
Rauta is holding on to half guard well.
Rauta is looking to control McCarthy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rauta avoid being mounted?
McCarthy trying to control the action but Rauta is working from the bottom. #T4#
Nice strikes from McCarthy there.
McCarthy working over Rauta with some ground and pound. Rauta looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rauta trying to control from the bottom.
Rauta is not content to let McCarthy control the position.
McCarthy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McCarthy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rauta keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rauta gets back to full guard.
McCarthy wants to control from the top but Rauta keeps moving.
McCarthy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac McCarthy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nyrkki Rauta's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Rauta lands with a thumping leg kick.
McCarthy tries to move into range but Rauta moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rauta displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McCarthy.
Rauta takes a swing at McCarthy's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from McCarthy misses its target.
Rauta throws out a loose jab but McCarthy uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left lands for Rauta.#TD#
McCarthy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rauta was covering up waiting for the punch and McCarthy finishes the takedown easily into guard.
McCarthy stands up over Rauta, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McCarthy wants to pass the guard but Rauta is keeping the position.
Rauta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
McCarthy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rauta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rauta looking for a sweep. Not yet Rauta, not yet.
McCarthy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rauta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McCarthy wants to control from the top but Rauta keeps moving.
McCarthy connects with a couple of short punches.
McCarthy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rauta looking to hit a scissor sweep but McCarthy is one step ahead there.
Rauta really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McCarthy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rauta working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
McCarthy cracks Rauta with a solid left hand.
McCarthy advances position into side control!
McCarthy throws an elbow but Rauta slips to the side and avoids it well.
Cormac McCarthy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McCarthy is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Rauta's shoulder. That is not cool.
Rauta manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
McCarthy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McCarthy has his hands on Rauta's head, controlling the position.
McCarthy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rauta manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T3#
Rauta keeping full guard, as McCarthy tries to pass.
McCarthy postures up in Rauta's guard and throws a big left but Rauta blocks it.
McCarthy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rauta has momentary wrist control but McCarthy slips an elbow through the middle.
McCarthy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Rauta looking for a sweep. Not yet Rauta, not yet.
McCarthy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McCarthy looking to pass the guard.
Rauta keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully. #T4#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McCarthy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McCarthy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McCarthy postures up in Rauta's guard and throws a big left but Rauta blocks it.
McCarthy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nyrkki Rauta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCarthy wants to pass the guard but Rauta is keeping the position.
Rauta is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cormac McCarthy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McCarthy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cormac McCarthy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McCarthy, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cormac McCarthy!
After winning the bout, Cormac McCarthy thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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SYN 1030 Ryoto vs Rod III
Date: Nov 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Rolf shoots in looking for a takedown but McCarthy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rolf's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rolf has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD2#
Rolf shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rolf was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCarthy is not content to let Rolf control the position. #SUB2#
Rolf wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McCarthy, who protects the arm well.
McCarthy sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Rolf is working for a kimura but McCarthy is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy is positioning himself well to prevent Rolf advancing to mount.
Rolf has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T1#
Rolf wants to take McCarthy's back but he can't do it this time.
McCarthy working to try and regain half guard.
Rolf trying to control but McCarthy is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCarthy is looking to improve his position but Rolf isn't that keen on the idea.
Rolf with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
McCarthy tries to reverse the position but Rolf maintains control.
Rolf can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McCarthy is looking to escape. #T2#
Rolf avoids the attempt from McCarthy to control.
McCarthy is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Rolf wants to take his opponent's back but McCarthy doesn't allow it. #SUB2#
Rolf working for a submission but McCarthy is keeping him at bay.
McCarthy is squirming around, avoiding Rolf's attempts to control the action.
McCarthy prevents Rolf from taking his back.
McCarthy tries to hold on but Rolf pushes him away.
McCarthy working to try and regain half guard.
McCarthy stops Rolf from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T3##SUB2#
Rolf is working for a guillotine from mount but McCarthy frees his head quite easily.
McCarthy manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rolf is trying to control the action in half guard but McCarthy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McCarthy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Rolf is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Rolf is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McCarthy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rolf.
McCarthy trying to hold on to Rolf's head to control him but Rolf postures up.
#T4#
McCarthy is controlling Rolf's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB2#
Rolf is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McCarthy has managed to free his arm - good work.
McCarthy is trying to get back to full guard.
Rolf trying to control from half guard but McCarthy is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rolf is pressing down on McCarthy's thigh, looking to free his foot. McCarthy is holding on for now.
McCarthy is looking to control Rolf's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McCarthy avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Rolf is working for a submission of some sort.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jakob Rolf dominated that round.
That's time! McCarthy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rolf misses with a straight right.
Rolf tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McCarthy defends well and Rolf ends up having to push McCarthy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rolf misses with a left hand
and McCarthy counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Jakob Rolf has been cut.
Rolf stuns McCarthy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rolf cracks McCarthy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rolf tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling McCarthy to counter with a crisp jab.
Rolf throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCarthy blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolf misses the shot to the body.
McCarthy is looking to counter punch.
Rolf throws a poor cross that misses
and Rolf takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rolf throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McCarthy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rolf lunges at McCarthy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McCarthy's hand. #T1#
Rolf scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McCarthy doesn't seem bothered though.
McCarthy misses with an uppercut.
McCarthy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rolf.
Rolf has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCarthy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rolf listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rolf goes for a double leg but McCarthy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McCarthy continues to drive forward.
Rolf misses with a body punch
and McCarthy counters with a straight right hand.
Rolf misses the jab.
McCarthy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rolf misses the shot to the body.
McCarthy misses with a hook
letting Rolf counter with a right hand.
Rolf fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McCarthy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
Rolf darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #TD2#
Rolf feints and as McCarthy raises his hands in defense, Rolf changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rolf wants to pass the guard but McCarthy is keeping the position.
Rolf works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rolf prevents McCarthy from improving his position.
McCarthy wants to control but Rolf is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McCarthy gets full guard.
Rolf tries to free his leg and advance position but McCarthy is retaining full guard.
McCarthy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Rolf bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McCarthy's guard. #REVB#
McCarthy pulls Rolf in close to his closed guard and prevents Rolf from doing any damage or advancing position.
McCarthy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T3#
Rolf wants to improve his position but McCarthy is controlling well.
McCarthy is taking a breather. Rolf says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
McCarthy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rolf does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McCarthy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
McCarthy wants to control but Rolf is keeping him busy.
McCarthy trying to pass the guard but Rolf defending well.
Rolf is not content to let McCarthy control the position.
Rolf is looking for a sweep. McCarthy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McCarthy working over Rolf with some ground and pound. Rolf looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rolf gets back to full guard.
Rolf is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Rolf is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McCarthy defends well.#SUB2#
Rolf escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McCarthy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Rolf throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McCarthy controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jakob Rolf showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jakob Rolf's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Rolf throws a poor cross that misses
and McCarthy counters with a straight right hand.
Rolf gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McCarthy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McCarthy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McCarthy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCarthy is looking to counter punch.
McCarthy staying out of range there.
Rolf comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Rolf is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McCarthy's half guard.
Rolf tries to pass the half guard into mount. McCarthy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McCarthy is not content to let Rolf control the position.#T1#
Rolf wants to free his trapped foot but McCarthy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rolf is taking a breather. McCarthy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rolf trying to pass the guard but McCarthy defending well. #SUB2#
Rolf seems to be looking for submissions.
McCarthy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McCarthy.
McCarthy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rolf trying to control the position from guard on top but McCarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCarthy keeping full guard, as Rolf tries to pass. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McCarthy seems keen to control Rolf's posture.
Rolf won't allow McCarthy to sweep him here.
Rolf wants to control from the top but McCarthy keeps moving.
McCarthy managing to control the position.
Rolf won't allow McCarthy to sweep him here.
McCarthy looking to control.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rolf connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McCarthy momentarily.
McCarthy ducks right into an uppercut from Rolf. #T3#
Rolf thuds his right hand into McCarthy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rolf scores with a jab to the body.
It looks like McCarthy has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Rolf looks to score with a jab to the body but McCarthy is just out of range.
Rolf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCarthy throws out the jab.
McCarthy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rolf shoots in and drives through. McCarthy sprawls well.
McCarthy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cormac McCarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakob Rolf.#TD2#
Rolf drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rolf pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCarthy is keeping the position for now.
McCarthy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rolf won't allow McCarthy to sweep him here.
McCarthy keeping full guard, as Rolf tries to pass. #T4#
McCarthy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rolf is one step ahead there.
McCarthy controls Rolf momentarily but Rolf frees himself.
McCarthy looking for a sweep. Not yet McCarthy, not yet.
Rolf trying to control the position from guard on top but McCarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rolf tries to free his leg and advance position but McCarthy is retaining full guard.
Jakob Rolf has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rolf wants to control from the top but McCarthy keeps moving.
McCarthy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rolf preventing the sweep.
Rolf trying to control the position from guard on top but McCarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jakob Rolf really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jakob Rolf's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Rolf throws a shot to the body.
Rolf shoots and misses
and McCarthy counters with a stiff right hand.
Rolf with a jab.
McCarthy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rolf jabs McCarthy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McCarthy misses with a hook. Rolf ducked under it nicely.
McCarthy avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolf throws the left hand but McCarthy avoids the punch easily.
McCarthy is looking to counter punch.
Rolf takes a swing at McCarthy's ribcage but misses. #T1#
McCarthy throws a jab but it's blocked by Rolf.
Rolf fails with the takedown.
It looked like McCarthy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rolf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCarthy throws out the jab.
McCarthy punishes Rolf's body with a nice straight punch.
Rolf punishes McCarthy's body with a nice straight punch.
Rolf fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cormac McCarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakob Rolf.
Rolf throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rolf lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McCarthy at a distance.
McCarthy avoids the body shot from Rolf.
#T2#
McCarthy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCarthy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rolf lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McCarthy at a distance.
Rolf throws a right hand that misses
and McCarthy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCarthy ducks under a wild hook from Rolf.
Rolf misses with an uppercut
and McCarthy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rolf misses with a few strikes there.
A little feinted left hand from McCarthy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice defenses there by McCarthy.
It looked like McCarthy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD2#
Rolf fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McCarthy to the ground. Rolf is now in McCarthy's guard.
Rolf is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
McCarthy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Rolf stopping the sweep attempt from McCarthy.
McCarthy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rolf's guard. #REVR#
Rolf wants to sweep but no luck.
Rolf bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McCarthy's guard. #REVB#
McCarthy controlling Rolf's posture.
McCarthy wants to sweep here but Rolf controlling him for the moment.
Rolf stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCarthy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCarthy pulls Rolf in close to prevent any damage.
McCarthy wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
McCarthy is adopting a defensive guard.
McCarthy keeping moving, preventing Rolf from controlling successfully.
Rolf pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCarthy is keeping the position for now.
McCarthy wants to sweep here but Rolf controlling him for the moment.
McCarthy keeping moving, preventing Rolf from controlling successfully.
McCarthy has his hands on Rolf's head, controlling the position.
Rolf trying to control the position from guard on top but McCarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCarthy wants to sweep here but Rolf controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jakob Rolf dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Jakob Rolf's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Rolf throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rolf lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rolf lands a jab to the nose.
Rolf is looking to clinch.
Rolf looks to land a right hand but McCarthy moved out of range.
Jakob Rolf seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rolf takes a swing at McCarthy's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolf misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling McCarthy to counter with a crisp jab.
Rolf shoots and misses
and McCarthy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rolf connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rolf misses with a right hand
and McCarthy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Rolf ducks under a wild hook from McCarthy.
Rolf looks to land a left hand but McCarthy moved out of range nicely.
McCarthy is looking to counter punch.
Rolf lands a right hook to the body.
Rolf tries to close the distance and clinch but McCarthy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rolf shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McCarthy pinned against the cage. McCarthy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jakob Rolf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rolf misses with a hook
enabling McCarthy to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#That has opened up Jakob Rolf's cut even more.
Rolf works the jab nicely.
Rolf jabs McCarthy right on the nose. McCarthy blinks but takes it well.
Cormac McCarthy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
McCarthy moves forwards but Rolf connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rolf misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McCarthy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCarthy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rolf misses with a straight right.
McCarthy moves away from the strike by Rolf.
An attempted straight right counter from McCarthy misses the target.
Nice uppercut there from Rolf.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rolf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCarthy was well out of range. Poor timing from Rolf.
McCarthy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rolf throws a combination. McCarthy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rolf moves in looking to clinch but McCarthy pushes him off.
McCarthy ducks under a wild hook from Rolf.
An attempted straight right counter from McCarthy misses the target.#T3#
McCarthy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD2#
Rolf shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rolf showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Rolf is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Rolf is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McCarthy regains full guard. Nicely done.
McCarthy seems keen to control Rolf's posture.
McCarthy looking for a sweep. Not yet McCarthy, not yet. #T4##SUB#
McCarthy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rolf defends it easily.
Rolf wants to control from the top but McCarthy keeps moving.
Rolf pushes down on McCarthy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rolf has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jakob Rolf is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rolf wants to control the pace but McCarthy is squirming around nicely.
McCarthy is desperately trying to improve his position but Rolf has a good base and remains in mount.
Rolf content just to control the position here.
McCarthy sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jakob Rolf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rolf 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jakob Rolf!
Jakob Rolf is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Jakob Rolf, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SYN 1024 Todd vs Diggs
Date: Oct 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Cressbeckler misses with a wild body shot.
Cressbeckler throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and McCarthy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cressbeckler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McCarthy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cressbeckler defending well though.
Cressbeckler keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
McCarthy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McCarthy wants to pass to mount but Cressbeckler is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McCarthy prevents Cressbeckler from improving his position.
Cressbeckler is concentrating on defense, preventing McCarthy from advancing position. #T1#
McCarthy stalling.
McCarthy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cressbeckler's head.
McCarthy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cressbeckler's head.
McCarthy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McCarthy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McCarthy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McCarthy working the head and body with strikes.
McCarthy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McCarthy working over Cressbeckler with some ground and pound. Cressbeckler looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McCarthy trying to control the pace.
McCarthy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McCarthy wants to pass to mount but Cressbeckler is defending the position. #T2#
McCarthy controlling the action here.
McCarthy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
McCarthy moves nicely into side control.
Cressbeckler being controlled for a moment.
Cressbeckler stops McCarthy from passing to mount. #T3#
Cressbeckler is not content to let McCarthy control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cressbeckler is trying to control McCarthy's posture but McCarthy avoids it.
Cressbeckler parries the strikes from McCarthy easily there. McCarthy is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Cressbeckler to escape.
McCarthy throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#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.
McCarthy staying calm.
McCarthy is trying to ground and pound but Cressbeckler uses the momentary lack of control by McCarthy to regain half guard.
Cressbeckler makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler controls McCarthy momentarily but McCarthy frees himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McCarthy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCarthy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McCarthy wants to control from the top but Cressbeckler keeps moving.
Cressbeckler looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac McCarthy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A swing and a miss from Cressbeckler.
Joad Cressbeckler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by McCarthy.
McCarthy misses the shot to the body.
McCarthy misses with a double jab
and Cressbeckler counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
McCarthy moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cressbeckler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCarthy moves away.
McCarthy walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cressbeckler.#T1#
Cressbeckler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCarthy was well out of range. Poor timing from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler throws a body punch but McCarthy moves out of range.
McCarthy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cressbeckler defends it well.
Cressbeckler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCarthy.
Cressbeckler misses with a hook to the body
letting McCarthy counter with a right hand.
McCarthy lands with an uppercut that bounces Cressbeckler off the cage and back into range.
McCarthy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McCarthy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler throwing a counter right hand but McCarthy manages to avoid it.#T2#
McCarthy avoids the body shot from Cressbeckler.
McCarthy tests Cressbeckler's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#It looks like Joad Cressbeckler has been cut.
The fighters circle momentarily. McCarthy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cormac McCarthy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cressbeckler misses the jab.
McCarthy dives in for a single leg takedown but Cressbeckler sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McCarthy has his takedown stuffed
and Cressbeckler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
McCarthy misses with a looping right.
It looked like Cressbeckler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cressbeckler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McCarthy throws a jab but it's blocked by Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler is looking to slow McCarthy down with leg kicks.
Cressbeckler looks to score with a jab to the body but McCarthy is just out of range.
Cressbeckler throws a lazy right hand but McCarthy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCarthy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That kick from Cressbeckler tenderised McCarthy's leg. McCarthy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cressbeckler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCarthy. #T4#
Cressbeckler misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Cressbeckler misses its intended target.
McCarthy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cressbeckler throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cressbeckler keeps McCarthy at a distance using the push kick.
McCarthy lands a nice hook to Cressbeckler's body. Cressbeckler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joad Cressbeckler dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joad Cressbeckler's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Cressbeckler slips a jab and a cross from McCarthy.
Cressbeckler is looking to counter punch.
McCarthy moves out of range as Cressbeckler throws a body kick.
Cressbeckler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McCarthy looks to throw the jab but Cressbeckler is out of range.
McCarthy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cressbeckler moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy ducks under a wild hook from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler lands with a hook. McCarthy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cressbeckler lands with an overhand left.#T1#
Cressbeckler moves out of range of the strikes.
A good leg kick by Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler throws a shot from downtown. McCarthy moves away and avoids it.
McCarthy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McCarthy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cressbeckler has time to react.
Cressbeckler throws a lazy uppercut
enabling McCarthy to counter with a crisp jab.
McCarthy just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Cressbeckler misses with a wild combination.
Cressbeckler lands a really nice looking cross but McCarthy seems unphased.
A swing and a miss from McCarthy.
Cressbeckler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCarthy.
A countering left hand to the body from McCarthy misses.
Cressbeckler turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3#
Cressbeckler lands a jab to McCarthy's midsection.
Cressbeckler misses with a right hand #TD2#
so McCarthy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
McCarthy controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cressbeckler 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.
Cressbeckler being controlled here, momentarily.
McCarthy throws an elbow that misses. Cressbeckler uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McCarthy's guard. Nice move by Cressbeckler!#REVR#
Cressbeckler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Cressbeckler preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McCarthy is on top in guard.
#REVB#
McCarthy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McCarthy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McCarthy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cressbeckler knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McCarthy on the ground.
McCarthy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cressbeckler is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McCarthy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCarthy passes into half guard.
McCarthy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Cormac McCarthy just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Joad Cressbeckler's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Cressbeckler lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cressbeckler doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cressbeckler throws an off balance right hand
and McCarthy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cressbeckler looks to land a combination but McCarthy avoids it well.
McCarthy with the counter takedown but Cressbeckler avoids it easily.
McCarthy has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Cressbeckler throws a low kick but McCarthy moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cressbeckler misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McCarthy counters with a nice body shot.
Cressbeckler dips to his left and cracks McCarthy with an uppercut!#T1#
Cressbeckler shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McCarthy with the counter takedown but Cressbeckler avoids it easily.
McCarthy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cressbeckler scoring well with a low kick there.
McCarthy throws a lazy uppercut
and Cressbeckler counters with a leg kick.
Cressbeckler misses with a hook to the body
and McCarthy counters with a nice uppercut.
Cressbeckler tries to score with a low kick but McCarthy moves his leg out of the way.
Cressbeckler misses with a lunging right hand
and McCarthy counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Cressbeckler misses with a series of wild punches.
McCarthy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cressbeckler misses with a left hand
and McCarthy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McCarthy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cressbeckler.
And McCarthy tries to counter it with a takedown but Cressbeckler pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McCarthy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cressbeckler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cressbeckler throws a right hand that misses
and McCarthy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McCarthy misses the body punch
and Cressbeckler makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T3#
McCarthy moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCarthy. Cressbeckler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cressbeckler slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A jab from McCarthy does it's job there.
McCarthy moves away from the strike by Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T4#
Cressbeckler throws a jab when McCarthy was well out of range.
Cressbeckler throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and McCarthy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
McCarthy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McCarthy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cressbeckler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cressbeckler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCarthy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cressbeckler keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Cormac McCarthy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Joad Cressbeckler's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Cressbeckler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCarthy.
Cressbeckler is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cressbeckler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McCarthy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cressbeckler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cressbeckler connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Cressbeckler.
McCarthy takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Jab from McCarthy.
McCarthy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McCarthy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McCarthy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McCarthy misses with a body shot.
McCarthy connects with a body shot that sends Cressbeckler's belly button to the back.
Cressbeckler misses with a wild body shot.
McCarthy avoids the body shot from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler misses with a left hand
and McCarthy counters with a nice uppercut.
Joad Cressbeckler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
McCarthy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT2#Joad Cressbeckler's cut is getting worse.
McCarthy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cressbeckler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCarthy staying out of range there.
McCarthy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cressbeckler.
McCarthy moves away from the strike by Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler throws a body punch but McCarthy moves out of range.
McCarthy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cressbeckler walks into a stiff left hand from McCarthy.#T3#
McCarthy slips under a jab from Cressbeckler.
McCarthy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cressbeckler counters with a thumping low kick.
Cressbeckler lands a jab to the nose.
Cressbeckler misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McCarthy counters with a straight right hand.
Cressbeckler walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cressbeckler comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cressbeckler thows a leg kick but McCarthy checks it
and McCarthy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4#
McCarthy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cressbeckler manages to avoid it.
Cressbeckler tried to counter with a leg kick but McCarthy avoided it.
Cressbeckler misses with a right hand
and McCarthy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McCarthy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cormac McCarthy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Joad Cressbeckler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cressbeckler throws an overhand right that lands on McCarthy's shoulder, as McCarthy tries to avoid the shot.
McCarthy misses with a left hand
and Cressbeckler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joad Cressbeckler.
I think McCarthy 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 47:48
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cormac McCarthy!
Cormac McCarthy is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Cormac McCarthy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SYN 1021 Choke vs Randleman
Date: Sep 29, 2023 |
#R1#
McCarthy moves away from the strike by Kamara.
And McCarthy tries to counter it with a takedown but Kamara pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McCarthy works over Kamara's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#It looks like Tagnarach Kamara has been cut.
Kamara is looking to slow McCarthy down with leg kicks.
McCarthy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kamara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCarthy manages to avoid it.
McCarthy throws a looping overhand right but Kamara ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamara throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and McCarthy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kamara's guard.
McCarthy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McCarthy wants to control from the top but Kamara keeps moving.
McCarthy tries to free his leg and advance position but Kamara is retaining full guard. #T1#
Kamara avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McCarthy throws a big elbow that misses.
McCarthy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McCarthy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McCarthy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kamara works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McCarthy looking to pass the guard.
McCarthy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kamara being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kamara knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McCarthy on the ground.
Kamara working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McCarthy. #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.
McCarthy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kamara throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and McCarthy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kamara won't be happy with that.
Sloppy strikes there by McCarthy.
McCarthy controls the position.
McCarthy is looking to take a break and control but Kamara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kamara on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kamara tries to get out of the position.
McCarthy postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kamara trying to remain calm as McCarthy controls from the top position.
McCarthy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kamara keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCarthy happy to just control the position for now.
McCarthy is looking to take a break and control but Kamara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
McCarthy trying to control the action but Kamara is working from the bottom.
Kamara is trying to get back to half guard.
McCarthy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The ground and pound from McCarthy seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
McCarthy trying to control the action but Kamara is working from the bottom.
Kamara is looking for a sweep.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kamara can't do much from the bottom here.
Kamara parries the strikes from McCarthy easily there. McCarthy is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kamara to escape.
McCarthy throws an elbow but Kamara slips to the side and avoids it well.
McCarthy postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
McCarthy tries to score with some ground and pound. Kamara controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
McCarthy taking a breather here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kamara regains half guard there - taking advantage of McCarthy's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
McCarthy trying to control the action but Kamara is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac McCarthy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tagnarach Kamara's cut.
That's time! Kamara's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Kamara. That's going to slow McCarthy down.
McCarthy lands a nice hook to Kamara's body. Kamara takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kamara misses with a wild body shot.
And McCarthy tries to counter it with a takedown but Kamara pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kamara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kamara tries to land a body kick#TD2#
so McCarthy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamara keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully.
McCarthy with a flurry of punches that miss.
McCarthy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McCarthy tries to free his leg and advance position but Kamara is retaining full guard. #T1#
McCarthy postures up in Kamara's guard and throws a big left but Kamara blocks it.
McCarthy 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.
McCarthy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCarthy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McCarthy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kamara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCarthy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kamara preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McCarthy looking to pass the guard.
Kamara preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McCarthy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McCarthy tries to free his leg and advance position but Kamara is retaining full guard.
McCarthy keeps trying to improve his position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McCarthy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McCarthy moves away from the strike by Kamara.
McCarthy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McCarthy misses with an uppercut. Kamara saw that one coming.
McCarthy slips a jab from Kamara.
McCarthy connects with a body shot that sends Kamara's belly button to the back.#T3#
McCarthy shoots in but no luck this time.
Kamara throws a body punch but McCarthy moves out of range.
Tagnarach Kamara is winning the standup battle so far.
Kamara misses with a right hand #TD2#
so McCarthy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kamara avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McCarthy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kamara avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McCarthy throwing strikes from guard but Kamara blocks nicely.
McCarthy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kamara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCarthy wants to control from the top but Kamara keeps moving. #T4#
McCarthy postures up in Kamara's guard and throws a big left but Kamara blocks it.
McCarthy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kamara is adopting a defensive guard.
McCarthy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kamara looks for the body kick but McCarthy saw that one coming.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kamara misses with a right hand #TD2#
and McCarthy counters with a shoot takedown. Kamara fights it but they end up in guard.
Kamara looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McCarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac McCarthy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tagnarach Kamara's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
McCarthy avoids the head kick by Kamara.
Tagnarach Kamara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kamara scores with a nice body kick.
McCarthy works Kamara's body with a nice hook.
Kamara goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown but Kamara shows good takedown defense.
Kamara thows a leg kick but McCarthy checks it #TD2#
and McCarthy counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamara pulls McCarthy in close to prevent any damage.
McCarthy wants to control from the top but Kamara keeps moving. #T1#
Kamara avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McCarthy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kamara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCarthy throwing strikes but missing.
Kamara keeping full guard, as McCarthy tries to pass.
McCarthy is still trying to improve position.
Kamara pulls McCarthy in to control the position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McCarthy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McCarthy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kamara throws out the jab.
McCarthy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kamara is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kamara looks to land a right hand but McCarthy moved out of range.
A slow jab from McCarthy misses its intended target.
Kamara throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#TD2#
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
McCarthy 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.
McCarthy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
McCarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCarthy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kamara works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McCarthy throwing strikes but missing.
McCarthy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
McCarthy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McCarthy shoots in but no luck this time.
An attempted straight right counter from Kamara misses the target.
McCarthy throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McCarthy misses with a few strikes there.
McCarthy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kamara slips under a jab.
Cormac McCarthy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kamara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kamara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kamara misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD2#
and McCarthy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kamara not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McCarthy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cormac McCarthy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McCarthy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cormac McCarthy!
An out of breath Cormac McCarthy thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SYN 1015 Todd vs Exotic IV
Date: Sep 07, 2023 |
#R1#
McCarthy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pizziconis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pizziconi moves in looking to clinch but McCarthy pushes him off.
McCarthy throws a hook to the side of Pizziconi's head but Pizziconi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pizziconi shoots in and drives through. McCarthy sprawls well.#CL2#
McCarthy clinches.
Pizziconi can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Pizziconi gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, McCarthy regains guard.
Pizziconi wants to pass the guard but McCarthy is keeping the position.
McCarthy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pizziconi.
Pizziconi trying to control the position from guard on top but McCarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McCarthy is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Pizziconi pulls McCarthy in to control the position. #T1#
McCarthy is working Pizziconi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pizziconi keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCarthy chips away with some ground and pound.
Pizziconi is looking to stand up but McCarthy isn't so interested in that idea.
McCarthy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
McCarthy trying to control but Pizziconi is working from the bottom.
McCarthy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McCarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Pizziconi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing good reports from Pizziconi's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pizziconi trying to control the position.
McCarthy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pizziconi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McCarthy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Osmany Pizziconi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCarthy cracks Pizziconi with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD#
Pizziconi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
McCarthy tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Pizziconi easily slips into full mount!
Pizziconi has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of McCarthy's face.
McCarthy is squirming around, avoiding Pizziconi's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Pizziconi has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of McCarthy's face.
Pizziconi thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
McCarthy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McCarthy keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McCarthy is squirming around, avoiding Pizziconi's attempts to control the action.
Pizziconi landing strikes, looking to finish!
McCarthy is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pizziconi trying to control but McCarthy is having none of it.
McCarthy tries to hold on but Pizziconi pushes him away. #T4#
Pizziconi looking to finish with strikes here!
Pizziconi trying to control but McCarthy is having none of it.
McCarthy is working to get back to half guard.
McCarthy swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
McCarthy takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Pizziconi throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Pizziconi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Osmany Pizziconi 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#
Pizziconi moves out of range as McCarthy strikes.
McCarthy takes a swing at Pizziconi's ribcage but misses.
Pizziconi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pizziconi or perhaps it was just good defense by McCarthy, which made it look bad.
McCarthy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McCarthy wants to clinch up but Pizziconi keeps it at a distance.
McCarthy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pizziconi.
Pizziconi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McCarthy works Pizziconi's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pizziconi blocks a jab.
Pizziconi blocks a jab.
Pizziconi tries to counter with a takedown but McCarthy is quick to defend against it.
Pizziconi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McCarthy defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Osmany Pizziconi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Pizziconi fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
McCarthy clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
McCarthy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pizziconi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McCarthy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pizziconi has a takedown stuffed.
A lazy left from McCarthy finds it's target.#T2#
Pizziconi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McCarthy's waist but McCarthy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pizziconi off to one side.
McCarthy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pizziconi.
Pizziconi slips under a jab from McCarthy.
McCarthy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pizziconi shoots in looking for a takedown. McCarthy tries to sprawl out of it but Pizziconi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McCarthy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McCarthy! But no joy.
McCarthy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pizziconi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McCarthy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3#
McCarthy lands the left hand.
McCarthy slaps away a takedown attempt from Pizziconi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McCarthy misses with an uppercut. Pizziconi saw that one coming.
Pizziconi is looking to clinch but McCarthy is avoiding it.
Pizziconi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McCarthy swivels and escapes.
Pizziconi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McCarthy pinned against the cage. McCarthy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pizziconi is looking to clinch.
McCarthy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cormac McCarthy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pizziconi with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling McCarthy to counter with a crisp jab. #KD2#
McCarthy lands a big uppercut and Pizziconi crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Pizziconi looks OK. McCarthy waves Pizziconi back to his feet!#ROC2#Pizziconi is rocked!
Osmany Pizziconi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pizziconi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McCarthy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pizziconi thinking.
Oh Pizziconi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McCarthy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pizziconi.
McCarthy cracks Pizziconi with a hook to the temple - Pizziconi is on wobbly legs here! McCarthy swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Pizziconi falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! McCarthy wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Cormac McCarthy!
A victorious Cormac McCarthy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SYN 1007 Puno vs Washington II
Date: Jul 31, 2023 |
#R1#
Tai Kung takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tai Kung will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tai Kung tries to work over McCarthy's front leg with a kick but McCarthy checks it.
Tai Kung takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tai Kung throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and McCarthy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tai Kung's guard.
Tai Kung working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McCarthy.
Tai Kung bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McCarthy's guard. #REVB#
Tai Kung stopping the sweep attempt from McCarthy.
Tai Kung looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tai Kung must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McCarthy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McCarthy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
McCarthy keeping moving, preventing Tai Kung from controlling successfully.
Tai Kung trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCarthy keeping moving, preventing Tai Kung from controlling successfully.
Tai Kung showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tai Kung being controlled here momentarily.
McCarthy throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tai Kung is fighting to break McCarthy's control of his arms but McCarthy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
McCarthy misses with a takedown attempt
and Tai Kung counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McCarthy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tai Kung lands with a straight right. McCarthy didn't see that one coming.
We've been hearing reports that McCarthy has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Tai Kung waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCarthy.
Sloppy strikes from Tai Kung. Those never looked like landing.
Tai Kung throws a looping overhand right but McCarthy ducks down to avoid it.
McCarthy is looking to counter punch.
Tai Kung misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tai Kung. McCarthy does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like McCarthy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tai Kung swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tai Kung throws a head kick that misses.
Tai Kung will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tai Kung displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCarthy throws out the jab.
McCarthy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
A big left from McCarthy misses.
McCarthy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tai Kung throws the left hand but McCarthy avoids the punch easily.
Tai Kung works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tai Kung looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McCarthy blocks a head kick by Tai Kung.
McCarthy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tai Kung.
Tai Kung throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tai Kung throws a leg kick #TD#
and McCarthy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McCarthy wants to take a breather but Tai Kung is having none of it.
McCarthy passes the guard and advances to mount!
Tai Kung avoids a strike by McCarthy and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in McCarthy's guard! Fantastic escape!
#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCarthy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tai Kung manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
McCarthy throws a big elbow that misses.
Tai Kung pulls McCarthy in close to prevent any damage.
Tai Kung avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McCarthy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McCarthy throws a big elbow that misses.
McCarthy postures up in Tai Kung's guard and throws a big left but Tai Kung blocks it.
McCarthy advances position into side control!
McCarthy throwing shots but missing, from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Cormac McCarthy will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
McCarthy slips under a jab.
McCarthy lands a lovely overhand right.
McCarthy takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
McCarthy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tai Kung sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tai Kung tries to land a front kick but McCarthy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A little feinted left hand from McCarthy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tai Kung fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCarthy manages to avoid it.
Tai Kung just misses with a punch to the body.
McCarthy jabs Tai Kung to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tai Kung throws an overhand right that lands on McCarthy's shoulder, as McCarthy tries to avoid the shot.
Tai Kung throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tai Kung throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Manolito Tai Kung seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tai Kung takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A leg kick checked by McCarthy.
It looked like McCarthy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McCarthy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good standup being displayed there by McCarthy as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Nice jab there from Tai Kung.
McCarthy fails with the takedown.
Tai Kung throws out a counter right but McCarthy avoids it with no problem.
McCarthy misses with a lunging right hand
and Tai Kung counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tai Kung misses with a low kick. #TD#
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tai Kung napping and manages to drive through into side control!
McCarthy trying to control the position but Tai Kung is working away.
McCarthy tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
McCarthy misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
McCarthy wants to take a breather but Tai Kung manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for McCarthy. #T2#
McCarthy passes Tai Kung's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
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. McCarthy connects with a nice short shot to Tai Kung's temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCarthy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tai Kung trying to control from the bottom.
McCarthy working Tai Kung over with strikes.
McCarthy 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.
McCarthy thows a huge punch but Tai Kung dodges it nicely.
McCarthy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tai Kung with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McCarthy trying to control the action but Tai Kung is working from the bottom.
Cormac McCarthy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tai Kung is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McCarthy scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3#
Tai Kung wants to get back to full guard.
Tai Kung trying to control from the bottom.
McCarthy with the ground and pound but Tai Kung uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Tai Kung avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McCarthy wants to control from the top but Tai Kung keeps moving.
McCarthy throws a strike but Tai Kung rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
McCarthy is trying to keep Tai Kung in close.
McCarthy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McCarthy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
McCarthy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McCarthy tries to free his leg and advance position but Tai Kung is retaining full guard.
McCarthy passes Tai Kung's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McCarthy throwing shots but Tai Kung is blocking nicely.
McCarthy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McCarthy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tai Kung defending well though.
Tai Kung wants to control but McCarthy is keeping busy.
Tai Kung is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McCarthy scores with a couple of nice shots.
McCarthy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McCarthy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tai Kung defending well though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac McCarthy dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Tai Kung jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCarthy throws a jab when Tai Kung was well out of range.
Tai Kung connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McCarthy lands a jab to the head.
McCarthy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tai Kung.
Tai Kung scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McCarthy doesn't seem bothered though.
McCarthy tests Tai Kung's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tai Kung connects with a body shot.
Tai Kung bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McCarthy's head backwards.
Tai Kung takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tai Kung slips a straight right by McCarthy.
Tai Kung moves out of range as McCarthy strikes.
McCarthy walks into a left hand. #T1#
McCarthy misses with a straight left.
McCarthy stuns Tai Kung with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tai Kung waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCarthy.
Tai Kung swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and McCarthy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McCarthy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McCarthy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tai Kung keeping full guard, as McCarthy tries to pass.
McCarthy postures up and lands a big shot to Tai Kung's brow.
McCarthy scoring with some ground and pound.
Tai Kung keeping full guard, as McCarthy tries to pass.
McCarthy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Tai Kung keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully.
McCarthy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McCarthy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McCarthy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tai Kung swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Manolito Tai Kung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCarthy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tai Kung works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McCarthy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tai Kung keeping full guard, as McCarthy tries to pass.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
McCarthy is pushing down on Tai Kung's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tai Kung is fighting to maintain full guard but McCarthy has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
McCarthy works his way into full mount!
Tai Kung can't escape the position.
McCarthy postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Tai Kung looks a forlorn figure.
Tai Kung bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
McCarthy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McCarthy is on top in guard.
#REVR#
McCarthy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McCarthy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McCarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Tai Kung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCarthy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tai Kung can do to turn this around?
Tai Kung preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cormac McCarthy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McCarthy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McCarthy seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tai Kung for as long as he can get away with.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cormac McCarthy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McCarthy, 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cormac McCarthy!
During a confident post fight interview, Cormac McCarthy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SYN 997 Randleman vs Wolf
Date: Jun 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Benedetti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCarthy fails with the takedown
and Benedetti counters with a straight right hand.
Benedetti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that McCarthy has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Benedetti with a jab.
Benedetti throws a jab when McCarthy was well out of range.
McCarthy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McCarthy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCarthy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benedetti.
McCarthy takes a swing at Benedetti's ribcage but misses.
Mario Benedetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benedetti lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A punch combination from McCarthy misses.
McCarthy lands a jab to the nose.
Benedetti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCarthy.
Benedetti connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benedetti throws a shot from downtown. McCarthy moves away and avoids it.
And McCarthy tries to counter it with a takedown but Benedetti pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Benedetti slips a jab from McCarthy.
A big right from Benedetti misses.
Benedetti throws a body shot but no joy.
Benedetti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
A slow jab from McCarthy misses its intended target.
Benedetti displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McCarthy.
Benedetti fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McCarthy.
McCarthy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Benedetti throws a good cross that connects.
Benedetti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Benedetti throws out a loose jab but McCarthy uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Benedetti misses.
A jab from Benedetti misses.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Benedetti as he avoids it easily.
Mario Benedetti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cormac McCarthy.
McCarthy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Benedetti takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Benedetti connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McCarthy's hands.
Benedetti looks to land a left hand but McCarthy moved out of range nicely.
Benedetti looks to land a left hand but McCarthy moved out of range nicely.
McCarthy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
Benedetti throws out a powerful jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCarthy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A slow jab from McCarthy misses its intended target.
Benedetti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCarthy.
Benedetti misses with a hook.
Benedetti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCarthy.
A jab from Benedetti misses.
Decent striking displayed by McCarthy there.
Benedetti cracks McCarthy with a good jab.
Benedetti lands a lovely overhand right.
Benedetti scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McCarthy doesn't seem bothered though.
McCarthy moves out of range of the strikes.
Benedetti connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McCarthy misses the shot to the body.
Benedetti fires out a quick counter leg kick but McCarthy just manages to avoid it.
McCarthy looks to throw the jab but Benedetti is out of range.
McCarthy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little feinted left hand from Benedetti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McCarthy cracks Benedetti with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
Nice body punch from Benedetti.
McCarthy moves away from the strike by Benedetti.
Benedetti misses with a looping left.
McCarthy fails with the takedown.
Benedetti looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Benedetti misses with a hook. McCarthy ducked under it nicely.
Benedetti leaves McCarthy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McCarthy misses with a body shot.
Benedetti jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mario Benedetti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benedetti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCarthy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Benedetti throws a lazy right hand but McCarthy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCarthy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Benedetti ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
Benedetti just misses with a punch to the body.
McCarthy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benedetti was well out of range. Poor timing from McCarthy.
McCarthy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benedetti misses with a straight right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benedetti throws a solid leg kick but McCarthy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Benedetti.
And McCarthy tries to counter it with a takedown but Benedetti pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Benedetti misses with a looping right.
Benedetti throws a nice outside leg kick.
McCarthy takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A telegraphed right hand from Benedetti misses the target.
McCarthy moves out of range as Benedetti strikes.
McCarthy with the counter takedown but Benedetti avoids it easily.
McCarthy slips a jab from Benedetti.
Benedetti tests McCarthy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Benedetti misses with a looping right.
Benedetti misses the jab.
And McCarthy tries to counter it with a takedown but Benedetti pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Benedetti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCarthy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCarthy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benedetti.
McCarthy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Benedetti defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Benedetti dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Benedetti throws a shot from downtown. McCarthy moves away and avoids it.
McCarthy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A jab from Benedetti misses.
Benedetti misses with an uppercut.
McCarthy misses with a takedown attempt - Benedetti sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Benedetti throws a chopping leg kick but McCarthy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Benedetti connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Benedetti throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McCarthy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McCarthy dives in and grabs Benedetti's left leg, looking for a takedown. Benedetti pushes down on McCarthy's head and hops out.
Benedetti takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Benedetti misses with a straight left.
McCarthy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Benedetti defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy misses with a hook.
Benedetti misses with a looping right.
Benedetti loads up on a big right hand but McCarthy slips the punch.
McCarthy avoids the body shot from Benedetti.
McCarthy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benedetti.
Benedetti throws a hook to the side of McCarthy's head but McCarthy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McCarthy feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Benedetti throws a body punch but McCarthy moves out of range.
McCarthy connects with a right hand. Benedetti shakes it off.
McCarthy blocks a jab.
McCarthy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Benedetti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Benedetti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCarthy.
McCarthy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Benedetti throws a lazy right hand but McCarthy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Benedetti takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McCarthy moves out of range of the strikes.
Benedetti throws out a powerful jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but McCarthy might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Benedetti has got the better of the exchanges.
Benedetti misses with a looping left.
Benedetti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCarthy can do to turn this around?
McCarthy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benedetti.
Benedetti throws the left hand but McCarthy avoids the punch easily.
McCarthy with the counter takedown but Benedetti avoids it easily.
Benedetti looks to throw the jab but McCarthy is out of range.
McCarthy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McCarthy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benedetti throws out the jab.
McCarthy checks a leg kick nicely.
Benedetti slips under a jab from McCarthy.#T2#
Benedetti slips a jab from McCarthy.
Benedetti moves out of range as McCarthy strikes.
Benedetti throws the left hand but McCarthy avoids the punch easily.
And McCarthy tries to counter it with a takedown but Benedetti pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Benedetti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCarthy was well out of range. Poor timing from Benedetti.
Benedetti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Benedetti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Benedetti misses with a leg kick.
McCarthy feints the counter takedown.
McCarthy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benedetti throws out the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benedetti misses with a hook. McCarthy ducked under it nicely.
Benedetti looks to land a right hand but McCarthy moved out of range.
Benedetti tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mario Benedetti is winning the standup battle so far.
Benedetti connects with a body shot that sends McCarthy's belly button to the back.
Benedetti lands a nice shot to the body.
McCarthy just misses with a punch to the body.
Benedetti thows a body kick. McCarthy tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Benedetti loads up on a big right hand but McCarthy slips the punch.
And McCarthy tries to counter it with a takedown but Benedetti pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McCarthy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benedetti throws out the jab.
Benedetti misses the jab.#T3#
Benedetti takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Benedetti throws an overhand right that lands on McCarthy's shoulder, as McCarthy tries to avoid the shot.
Benedetti moves forwards but McCarthy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by McCarthy or perhaps it was just good defense by Benedetti, which made it look bad.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mario Benedetti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cormac McCarthy.
McCarthy lands a jab.
McCarthy ducks under a wild hook from Benedetti.
Benedetti misses with a hook.
McCarthy defending well as Benedetti loads up on a big left hand.
McCarthy staying out of range there.
McCarthy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Benedetti avoids the body shot from McCarthy.
Benedetti blocks a jab.
Benedetti fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Benedetti throws the left hand but McCarthy avoids the punch easily.
Benedetti takes a swing at McCarthy's ribcage but misses.
Benedetti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCarthy. #T4#
McCarthy moves out of range as Benedetti strikes.
Benedetti cracks McCarthy with an open hand slap.
Benedetti walks into a stiff left hand from McCarthy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benedetti throws a low kick but McCarthy moves out of range easily.
Benedetti feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McCarthys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Benedetti missing with a left hand there. McCarthy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benedetti looks to land a left hand but McCarthy moved out of range nicely.
McCarthy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Benedetti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCarthy.
McCarthy checks a leg kick.
Benedetti throws a hook to the side of McCarthy's head but McCarthy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McCarthy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McCarthy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benedetti.
McCarthy blocks the body kick.
Nice jab there from McCarthy.
McCarthy throws a good cross that connects.
Benedetti feints and then cracks McCarthy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McCarthy down.
Benedetti misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Benedetti dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from McCarthy. Benedetti does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Benedetti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Benedetti throws a hook to the side of McCarthy's head but McCarthy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McCarthy throws a jab but it's blocked by Benedetti.
A big left from Benedetti misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCarthy. Benedetti does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCarthy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benedetti.
McCarthy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Benedetti loads up on a big right hand but McCarthy slips the punch.
McCarthy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benedetti.
McCarthy throws an overhand right that lands on Benedetti's shoulder, as Benedetti tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Benedetti misses the target.
Nice defenses there by McCarthy.
McCarthy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Benedetti, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy throws a body punch but Benedetti moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Benedetti.
Benedetti takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Benedetti throws a front kick aimed at McCarthy's knee but McCarthy avoids it well.
McCarthy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benedetti throws out the jab. #T1#
Benedetti chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McCarthy moves out of range as Benedetti strikes.
McCarthy moves out of range as Benedetti strikes.
McCarthy moves away from the strike by Benedetti.
Benedetti slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Benedetti takes a jab right on the kisser.
Benedetti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCarthy ducks under a wild hook from Benedetti.
McCarthy with the counter takedown but Benedetti avoids it easily.
Benedetti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And McCarthy tries to counter it with a takedown but Benedetti pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McCarthy throws a good cross that connects.
Benedetti loads up on a big right hand but McCarthy slips the punch.
McCarthy throws a body shot but no joy.
Benedetti moves away from the strike by McCarthy.
Benedetti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McCarthy looks to land a right hand but Benedetti moved out of range.
Benedetti throws a hook but McCarthy avoids it easily.
McCarthy feints the counter takedown.
Cormac McCarthy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Benedetti throws out a loose jab but McCarthy uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCarthy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McCarthy throws a body shot but no joy.
Benedetti wants to slow McCarthy down by chopping away at his legs.
McCarthy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McCarthy slips under a jab from Benedetti.
Benedetti lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCarthy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Benedetti slips under a jab.
Benedetti takes one to the chin there.
Benedetti just misses with a punch to the body.
McCarthy feints the counter takedown.
Benedetti bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McCarthy's head backwards.
McCarthy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Benedetti throws a lazy right hand but McCarthy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Benedetti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCarthy misses with a body shot.
Benedetti scores with a nice right hand.
McCarthy slips a jab from Benedetti.#T3#
No luck for McCarthy with that takedown attempt.
A big left from Benedetti misses.
McCarthy misses with a wild body shot.
McCarthy lands a nice shot that snaps Benedetti's head back.
Benedetti jabs McCarthy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Benedetti misses with a straight left.
McCarthy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benedetti.
No luck for McCarthy with that takedown attempt.
McCarthy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benedetti.
Benedetti throws a hook but McCarthy blocks it.
Benedetti lands a head shot.
McCarthy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Good standup being displayed there by Benedetti as he connects with a hook.
Benedetti connects with a solid leg kick.
Benedetti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Benedetti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McCarthy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Good leg kick by Benedetti.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benedetti looks to throw the jab but McCarthy is out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Benedetti lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McCarthy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McCarthy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Benedetti slips a jab from McCarthy.
McCarthy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Benedetti catches McCarthy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Benedetti bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McCarthy's head backwards.
Benedetti tests McCarthy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McCarthy misses with a looping left.
Benedetti connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McCarthy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benedetti.
Benedetti misses with a body shot.
McCarthy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McCarthy scores with the left hand. Benedetti knows he should have avoided that one.
McCarthy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mario Benedetti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Benedetti lands with a good body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Benedetti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Benedetti 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Benedetti!
Mario Benedetti thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SYN 991 Olsen vs Seigel
Date: Jun 08, 2023 |
#R1#
McCarthy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Hansen counter with a right hand.
McCarthy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT2#It looks like Marcus Hansen has been cut.
McCarthy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hansen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cormac McCarthy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hansen ducks under a wild hook from McCarthy.
A jab from McCarthy does it's job there.
McCarthy misses with a double jab
and Hansen counters with a stiff right hand.
Hansen clobbers McCarthy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hansen misses the jab.
Hansen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCarthy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A big left from Hansen misses.
We've been hearing reports that Hansen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
McCarthy thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Hansen lands a jab to McCarthy's midsection.
Hansen misses with a looping left.
McCarthy misses with a lunging right hand
and Hansen counters with a stiff right hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that McCarthy has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hansen. McCarthy does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCarthy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McCarthy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hansen avoids it really well and circles away.
Hansen scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
Hansen misses the jab.
McCarthy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hansen throws a body punch but McCarthy moves out of range.
Hansen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McCarthy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McCarthy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hansen lands a head shot.
Marcus Hansen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hansen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCarthy.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hansen enables McCarthy to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hansen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hansen wants to sweep but no luck.
McCarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Hansen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hansen trying to strike off his back.
McCarthy advances position into side control!
Hansen taking punishment in the form of punches.
#T3#
McCarthy is looking to take a break and control but Hansen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McCarthy tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hansen's legs.
Hansen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McCarthy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCarthy is looking to take a break and control but Hansen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hansen struggling a bit here.
McCarthy working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hansen tries to improve position but can't.
Hansen takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hansen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McCarthy off and has taken his back!
McCarthy turns into Hansen and is now in his guard.
McCarthy looking to sit in guard and control but Hansen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
McCarthy pulls Hansen in close to prevent any damage.
Hansen throwing strikes but missing.
McCarthy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hansen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Marcus Hansen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marcus Hansen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hansen works McCarthy's body with a nice hook.
McCarthy misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Hansen counters with a takedown into side control.
Hansen wants to control but McCarthy is keeping him busy.
Hansen scores with a couple of short elbows.
McCarthy on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
McCarthy struggling a bit here.
McCarthy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hansen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hansen working the ground and pound.
The ground and pound from Hansen seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Hansen misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
You can see the frustration on McCarthy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hansen in side control lands a decent elbow. #T1#
McCarthy manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
McCarthy is looking to take a break and control but Hansen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hansen is pressing down on McCarthy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McCarthy throws a big elbow that misses.
McCarthy scoring with punches to the head and body.
McCarthy lands a couple of digs.
Hansen looking for a sweep. Not yet Hansen, not yet.
McCarthy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McCarthy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McCarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Hansen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
McCarthy pushing down on Hansen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McCarthy moves nicely into side control.
McCarthy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McCarthy trying to control the action but Hansen is working from the bottom.
Hansen is trying to control McCarthy's posture but McCarthy avoids it.
McCarthy scores with punches from side control.
McCarthy staying calm.
Hansen wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.#T3#
McCarthy landing strikes.
Hansen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McCarthy off and has taken his back!
McCarthy trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
McCarthy turns into Hansen and is now in his guard.
McCarthy wants to control from the top but Hansen keeps moving.
McCarthy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McCarthy passes into half guard.
McCarthy trying to mount his opponent but Hansen defends it. #T4#
Hansen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McCarthy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hansen misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Hansen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hansen looking for a sweep. Not yet Hansen, not yet.
Hansen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McCarthy controls from within his opponent's guard.
McCarthy passes Hansen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Marcus Hansen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marcus Hansen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
McCarthy shoots and misses
and Hansen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hansen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hansen just misses with a punch to the body.
McCarthy ducks under a wild hook from Hansen.
McCarthy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hansen moves into range and connects with a jab.
McCarthy throws a big shot that misses.
Hansen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hansen misses the jab.#TD2#
McCarthy dives in and scores a takedown into Hansen's guard.
Hansen trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Hansen wants to get back to his feet but McCarthy is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
McCarthy stands and throws Hansen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hansen is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Hansen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McCarthy working the head and body with strikes.
Hansen tries to improve position but can't.
McCarthy is working Hansen over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hansen tries to bench press McCarthy off him but McCarthy keeps the position.
Cormac McCarthy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
McCarthy scoring with punches and elbows. #SUB2#
McCarthy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hansen taking a bit of punishment here - McCarthy scoring with strikes. #ROC2#Hansen is rocked!
McCarthy lands a strong strike to the head of Hansen. That's dazed him! McCarthy looking to finish here. Hansen is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - McCarthy lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cormac McCarthy!
After winning the bout, Cormac McCarthy thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SYN 985 Jurgensen vs. Tosen
Date: May 17, 2023 |
#R1#
McCarthy lands a lovely overhand right.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that McCarthy has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#CL2#
McCarthy forces Pizziconi back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from McCarthy fails to land.
McCarthy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pizziconi after a bit of a struggle.
McCarthy struggles to land a body shot inside as Pizziconi controls his hands.
McCarthy misses with a punch to the body.
Pizziconi wants a takedown but no success here.
Pizziconi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pizziconi blocking some punches.
Pizziconi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McCarthy walks away with a smile on his face. Pizziconi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McCarthy scores with a nice right hand.
Pizziconi shoots in for a double leg but McCarthy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Osmany Pizziconi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - McCarthy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pizziconi is looking to clinch but McCarthy is avoiding it.
McCarthy throws a jab when Pizziconi was well out of range.
Pizziconi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCarthy.
Cormac McCarthy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
A lazy left from McCarthy finds it's target.
Pizziconi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
McCarthy has managed to clinch.
McCarthy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pizziconi blocking some punches.
Pizziconi is looking for a takedown.
McCarthy tries to score a body lock takedown but Pizziconi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pizziconi wants a takedown.
McCarthy struggles to land a body shot inside as Pizziconi controls his hands.
#TD#
Pizziconi has picked McCarthy up - he's going for a ride! Pizziconi dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Pizziconi trying to control the action but McCarthy is working from the bottom.
McCarthy is trying to maintain the position but Pizziconi is very close to passing his half guard.
McCarthy regains full guard. Nicely done.
McCarthy 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.#T2#
Pizziconi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McCarthy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McCarthy has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Pizziconi looking to sit in guard and control but McCarthy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCarthy trying to control but Pizziconi is working from the bottom.
McCarthy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
McCarthy is stalling in the full guard.
Pizziconi trying to control the position.
McCarthy wants to control from the top but Pizziconi keeps moving.
Pizziconi has his hands on McCarthy's head, controlling the position.
Pizziconi is trying to keep McCarthy in close.
McCarthy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pizziconi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McCarthy controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Pizziconi shoots in and bounces McCarthy off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Pizziconi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
McCarthy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pizziconi 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.
Pizziconi wants to control from the top but McCarthy keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac McCarthy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
McCarthy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pizziconi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McCarthy cracks Pizziconi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pizziconi closes the distance and clinches up with McCarthy, looking for a takedown. Pizziconi pushes McCarthy against the cage but McCarthy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pizziconi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McCarthy tries to avoid it but Pizziconi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McCarthy to the ground. McCarthy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A lazy left from McCarthy finds it's target.#ROC2#Pizziconi is rocked!
McCarthy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCarthy ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Pizziconi out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cormac McCarthy!
A victorious Cormac McCarthy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TD19
Date: Mar 10, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
McCarthy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Vovchanchyn's guard.
McCarthy wants to control from the top but Vovchanchyn keeps moving.
Vovchanchyn controlling McCarthy's posture.
McCarthy is looking to work some ground and pound but Vovchanchyn has wrist control.
McCarthy tries to free his leg and advance position but Vovchanchyn is retaining full guard.
McCarthy preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vovchanchyn keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully.
Vovchanchyn managing to control the position.
Vovchanchyn wants to sweep here but McCarthy controlling him for the moment. #T1#
McCarthy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McCarthy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vovchanchyn keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
McCarthy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McCarthy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McCarthy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McCarthy looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McCarthy swings for the body but Vovchanchyn moves out of range.
McCarthy throws a sloppy body shot
and McCarthy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Vovchanchyn throws a sloppy head kick
and McCarthy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vovchanchyn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCarthy.
Vovchanchyn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McCarthy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McCarthy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cormac McCarthy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vovchanchyn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McCarthy misses with a left hand
and Vovchanchyn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vovchanchyn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCarthy.
McCarthy shoots in for a double leg but Vovchanchyn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCarthy. Vovchanchyn does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCarthy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vovchanchyn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
McCarthy shoots in and gets a takedown into Vovchanchyn's guard.#T3#
McCarthy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vovchanchyn holds on and takes a little breather.
McCarthy stands and throws Vovchanchyn's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Vovchanchyn is looking to regain half guard here but McCarthy keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Vovchanchyn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vovchanchyn defending against the ground and pound.
Vovchanchyn is not content to let McCarthy control the position.
McCarthy tries to score with some ground and pound. Vovchanchyn controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T4#
Vovchanchyn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McCarthy 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.
McCarthy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vovchanchyn keeps working.
McCarthy is working Vovchanchyn over with some ground and pound from side control.
McCarthy fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The strikes coming from McCarthy are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCarthy trying to control the action but Vovchanchyn is working from the bottom.
Vovchanchyn managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by McCarthy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac McCarthy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Vovchanchyn throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and McCarthy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vovchanchyn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McCarthy controlling from the top position.
Vovchanchyn is pulling down on McCarthy's head. It's preventing any offense from McCarthy, at least for the moment.
McCarthy throwing strikes from guard but Vovchanchyn blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy sitting in guard here, content to control.
McCarthy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
McCarthy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vovchanchyn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vovchanchyn has McCarthy pulled in close to control his posture.
McCarthy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McCarthy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McCarthy looking to pass the guard.
McCarthy looking to sit in guard and control but Vovchanchyn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Vovchanchyn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McCarthy 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.#T2#
McCarthy looking to control.
McCarthy looking for a sweep. Not yet McCarthy, not yet.
McCarthy is trying to control the position but Vovchanchyn postures up.
McCarthy throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
McCarthy moves out of range as Vovchanchyn throws a body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from McCarthy misses its target.
McCarthy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McCarthy swings for the body but Vovchanchyn moves out of range.
McCarthy throws a body punch but Vovchanchyn moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by McCarthy.
Vovchanchyn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McCarthy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3#
McCarthy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McCarthy misses with a body shot.
McCarthy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vovchanchyn lands an overhand right.
Vovchanchyn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCarthy.
McCarthy jabs Vovchanchyn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McCarthy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vovchanchyn throws a shot from downtown. McCarthy moves away and avoids it.
Nice body punch from McCarthy. #T4#
McCarthy cracks a nice hook into Vovchanchyn's ribs.
McCarthy closes the distance but Vovchanchyn moves to the side
and Vovchanchyn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Vovchanchyn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McCarthy.
Vovchanchyn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McCarthy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vovchanchyn moves away.
Vovchanchyn throws a fast counter high kick but McCarthy manages to duck under it in time.
Vovchanchyn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McCarthy throws a body punch but Vovchanchyn moves out of range.
Vovchanchyn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McCarthy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fedor Vovchanchyn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice uppercut lands for Vovchanchyn. That snapped McCarthy's head back.
Vovchanchyn misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from McCarthy misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Cormac McCarthy will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
McCarthy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The strikes coming from McCarthy are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
McCarthy tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
McCarthy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vovchanchyn can do to turn this around?
McCarthy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vovchanchyn keeps working.
McCarthy working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Vovchanchyn felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Vovchanchyn is trying to control McCarthy's posture but McCarthy avoids it.
McCarthy throwing strikes but Vovchanchyn manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
McCarthy gets full guard.
Vovchanchyn stopping the sweep attempt from McCarthy.#T1#
McCarthy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vovchanchyn stopping the sweep attempt from McCarthy.
Vovchanchyn trying to control the position from guard on top but McCarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCarthy looking for a sweep. Not yet McCarthy, not yet.
Cormac McCarthy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vovchanchyn postures up in McCarthy's guard and throws a big left but McCarthy blocks it.
McCarthy tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Vovchanchyn swings for the body but McCarthy moves out of range.
Vovchanchyn moves away from the strike by McCarthy.
Fedor Vovchanchyn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vovchanchyn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McCarthy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McCarthy lands a jab to Vovchanchyn's midsection.
Vovchanchyn takes one to the side of the head.
Vovchanchyn wants to land a leg kick but McCarthy is out of range.
McCarthy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCarthy manages to avoid it.
Vovchanchyn misses with a straight left.
Fedor Vovchanchyn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3##CL#
McCarthy darts in and clinches Vovchanchyn up against the cage.
McCarthy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vovchanchyn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vovchanchyn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McCarthy tries for a takedown but Vovchanchyn manages to get underhooks.
McCarthy tries a body shot but Vovchanchyn blocks it.
McCarthy can't find room to land a body shot as Vovchanchyn controls the action.
McCarthy goes for a takedown attempt but Vovchanchyn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD#
McCarthy gets a takedown into half guard.
McCarthy tries to pass to full mount but Vovchanchyn defends it. #T4#
Vovchanchyn is looking to improve his position.
McCarthy wants to control but Vovchanchyn is keeping him busy.
Vovchanchyn has hold of McCarthy's hands but McCarthy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McCarthy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Cormac McCarthy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vovchanchyn is in trouble now - McCarthy has advanced to mount!
McCarthy controlling his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vovchanchyn tries to reverse the position but McCarthy maintains control.
McCarthy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cormac McCarthy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McCarthy, 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cormac McCarthy!
A victorious Cormac McCarthy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 152
Date: Feb 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Decent striking displayed by McCarthy there.
Hardy moves out of range of the strikes.
McCarthy takes a swing at Hardy's ribcage but misses.
Hardy misses with a right hand
and McCarthy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McCarthy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McCarthy scores with a hook to the body. Hardy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McCarthy connects with a crisp jab.
Hardy slips under a jab.
McCarthy looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardy is just out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that McCarthy has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
No joy there for McCarthy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hardy misses with a wild body shot.
McCarthy misses with an uppercut.
Hardy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nero Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCarthy.
McCarthy throws a poor cross that misses
and Hardy counters with a straight right hand.
Hardy looks to land a left hand but McCarthy moved out of range nicely.
McCarthy cracks Hardy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Hardy drives through and clinches with McCarthy against the cage.
Hardy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
McCarthy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hardy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2#
McCarthy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A swing and a miss from McCarthy.
McCarthy blocks a jab.
Hardy throws a right hand that misses
and McCarthy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Hardy throws a hook but McCarthy avoids it easily.
McCarthy looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardy is just out of range.
McCarthy tests Hardy's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Hardy rushes McCarthy and presses him up against the cage.
McCarthy tries to circle away but Hardy has him pinned against the cage.
McCarthy has Hardy pressed against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on McCarthy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McCarthy receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
McCarthy scores with a nice hook to the head.
McCarthy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hardy letting McCarthy take a breather here.#T3#
Hardy is working McCarthy over against the cage.
McCarthy tries a body shot but Hardy blocks it.
McCarthy is stalling here.
McCarthy has Hardy pressed against the cage.
McCarthy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Cormac McCarthy.
Hardy throws a poor cross that misses
and McCarthy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than McCarthy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
McCarthy lands an elbow.
McCarthy laying and praying for a moment but Hardy takes advantage and regains half guard. #T4#
McCarthy is taking a breather. Hardy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Hardy has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, McCarthy escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by McCarthy!
McCarthy staying calm.
McCarthy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McCarthy working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac McCarthy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A swing and a miss from McCarthy.
Nice defenses there by Hardy.
Hardy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McCarthy.
Hardy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McCarthy pinned against the cage. McCarthy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hardy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD#
Hardy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hardy lands in his opponent's guard.
Hardy 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy looking to control.
#T1#
Hardy trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but McCarthy manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
McCarthy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hardy's head.
Hardy is trying to hold McCarthy in close to prevent damage but McCarthy has managed to pass into half guard.
McCarthy is thwarting Hardy's attempts to control the position.
McCarthy is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Hardy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
McCarthy passes into side control, despite Hardy's attempt to control the position.
You can see the frustration on Hardy's face as McCarthy controls the position.
Cormac McCarthy has got the better of the ground game so far.
McCarthy gets to mount! Hardy was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Hardy is working to get back to half guard.
McCarthy looking to control but Hardy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hardy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hardy slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T3#
McCarthy wants to take a breather but Hardy is having none of it.
McCarthy wants to pass the guard but Hardy is defending well. #SUB#
Hardy is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! McCarthy is tapping! Great win for Hardy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nero Hardy!
Nero Hardy really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Paddy's Enhancing Drugs (160Q) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 147
Date: Jan 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Materlak drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A jab from McCarthy finds it's way through Materlak's defenses.
McCarthy throws a right and a left that Materlak avoids nicely.
We've been hearing reports that McCarthy has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
McCarthy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Materlak counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McCarthy sizes up Materlak with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
An inside leg kick lands from Materlak.
Materlak throws out a loose jab but McCarthy uses good head movement to avoid it.
No joy there for McCarthy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McCarthy swings for the body but Materlak moves out of range.
Materlak swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Materlak lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCarthy swings widly with a right hand
and Materlak counters with a thumping low kick.
McCarthy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McCarthy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McCarthy with a nice cross.
Materlak ducks under a wild hook from McCarthy.
Materlak tests McCarthy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Materlak pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from McCarthy misses its intended target.
Materlak thumps McCarthy with a low kick.
McCarthy avoids a kick to the body.
#T1#
Materlak throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCarthy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Materlak throws a quick inside leg kick.
Materlak tries to land a body kick#TD#
and McCarthy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Materlak trying to hold on to McCarthy's head to control him but McCarthy postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Materlak is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McCarthy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McCarthy's back!#SUB2#
Materlak is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. McCarthy knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften McCarthy for a finish.
McCarthy tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Materlak controlling the positon.#SUB2#
McCarthy 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 Materlak gets his way!
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCarthy staying busy and making it hard for Materlak to control. #SUB2#
Materlak is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but McCarthy has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
McCarthy wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Materlak looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Materlak looking for the choke from the back.
I really don't envy McCarthy right now.
#SUB2#
McCarthy is having to fend off submission attempts from Materlak, who is looking to sink in the choke. Materlak doesn't have the hooks in though and McCarthy manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
McCarthy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
McCarthy wants to control from the top but Materlak keeps moving.
McCarthy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
McCarthy looking to sit in guard and control but Materlak gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
McCarthy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McCarthy is working hard here to advance position.
McCarthy trying to keep a closed guard but Materlak is proving a slippery customer.
Materlak preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Materlak drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McCarthy manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Materlak has McCarthy in his guard.#REVR##T4#
McCarthy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Materlak 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.
McCarthy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Materlak looking to control.
Materlak wants to stand up but McCarthy is controlling him.
McCarthy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Materlak keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully.
McCarthy prevents Materlak from getting back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michal Materlak will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
McCarthy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Materlak has time to react.
McCarthy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Materlak paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Materlak moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McCarthy scores with a sloppy right hand. Materlak should have avoided that one.
Materlak throws the kick towards the body but McCarthy avoids it.
Materlak is looking to slow McCarthy down with leg kicks.
McCarthy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Materlak throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McCarthy.
Materlak is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McCarthy throwing a counter right hand but Materlak manages to avoid it.
McCarthy misses with a jab to the body
and Materlak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCarthy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCarthy misses with a body punch
and Materlak counters with a two punch combo.
McCarthy misses the shot to the body.
Materlak thows a body kick. McCarthy tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Materlak looks to throw the jab but McCarthy is out of range.
McCarthy throws an off balance right hand
and McCarthy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Materlak defending well as McCarthy loads up on a big left hand.
McCarthy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Materlak moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McCarthy looks to land a right hand but Materlak moved out of range.
Materlak digs a good hook to McCarthy's body.
McCarthy thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circle momentarily. Materlak darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McCarthy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#TD#
McCarthy dives in and scores a takedown into Materlak's guard.
McCarthy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McCarthy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Materlak is keeping the position for now.
McCarthy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Materlak holds on and takes a little breather.
Materlak tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McCarthy wants to control from the top but Materlak keeps moving. #T2#
Materlak is looking to stand up but McCarthy isn't so interested in that idea.
McCarthy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cormac McCarthy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McCarthy is working Materlak over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McCarthy looking to pass the guard.
Materlak controls McCarthy momentarily but McCarthy frees himself.
Materlak pulls McCarthy in to control the position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McCarthy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Materlak keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully.
McCarthy slips nicely into half guard.#T3#
McCarthy winds up and cracks Materlak with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McCarthy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Materlak with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Materlak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McCarthy trying to control the pace.
Materlak is not content to let McCarthy control the position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Materlak is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McCarthy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Materlak has hold of McCarthy's hands but McCarthy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McCarthy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McCarthy thows a huge punch but Materlak dodges it nicely.
Materlak makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Materlak.
McCarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Materlak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Materlak avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McCarthy landing some decent shots from guard.
McCarthy tries to free his leg and advance position but Materlak is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Michal Materlak will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Materlak steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCarthy.
Materlak staying out of range there.
A shot to the liver by McCarthy. Beautiful body shot.
Materlak lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#TD#
McCarthy gets a takedown into half guard.
Materlak trying to control but McCarthy postures up.
McCarthy is trying to control the action in half guard but Materlak is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McCarthy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McCarthy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McCarthy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Materlak is staying active underneath McCarthy, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
McCarthy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Materlak tries to get to full guard but McCarthy has control of the leg.
McCarthy is trying to control the action in half guard but Materlak is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McCarthy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Materlak is not content to let McCarthy control the position.
McCarthy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Materlak defending well though.
McCarthy is trying to control the action in half guard but Materlak is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cormac McCarthy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michal Materlak is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#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.
McCarthy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McCarthy content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McCarthy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McCarthy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Materlak stuffs the takedown.
Materlak flicks out a counter leg kick but McCarthy steps away.
Materlak connects with a single shot there.
McCarthy looks to throw the jab but Materlak is out of range.
Michal Materlak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCarthy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McCarthy closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A punch lands to the side of Materlak 's head but he takes it in his stride.#TD#
McCarthy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Materlak manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. McCarthy keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
McCarthy is working for takedown but Materlak is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cormac McCarthy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
McCarthy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McCarthy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Materlak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Materlak prevents a takedown attempt there.
McCarthy stalling against the cage.
McCarthy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Materlak pulls his leg out and moves away.
Materlak scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T4#
Materlak needs to keep his hands up - McCarthy had a free shot at his head there.#TD#
Materlak gets caught flat footed, as McCarthy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McCarthy chips away with some ground and pound.
Materlak trying to control the position here.
McCarthy prevents Materlak from getting back to his feet.
McCarthy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Materlak swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCarthy throws a strike but Materlak rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
McCarthy wants to sweep but no luck.
McCarthy throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Materlak is stalling in the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Cormac McCarthy.
I think Materlak 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Michal Materlak!
A very excited looking Michal Materlak made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 140
Date: Dec 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Armando misses the shot to the body.
Armando displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCarthy throws out the jab.
McCarthy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Armando has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Armando just misses with a punch to the body.
Armando throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nice shot by Armando.
Armando attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McCarthy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Armando keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCarthy moves into range and connects with a jab.
McCarthy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that McCarthy has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Armando slips under a jab from McCarthy.
Armando misses with the body kick#TD2#
and McCarthy counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCarthy landing strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCarthy fails to land a wild elbow strike.
McCarthy throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCarthy laying and praying for a moment but Armando takes advantage and regains half guard.
McCarthy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
McCarthy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McCarthy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McCarthy wants to pass the guard but Armando is defending well.
McCarthy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Armando tries to roll over but McCarthy keeps him under control.
McCarthy working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Armando's thigh. Armando counters though and makes it back to full guard.
McCarthy wants to control from the top but Armando keeps moving.
McCarthy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
McCarthy wants to control from the top but Armando keeps moving.
McCarthy looking to pass the guard.
McCarthy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
McCarthy looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Armando is avoiding damage well.
Armando tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McCarthy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Armando avoids any damage from the ground and pound of McCarthy.
Armando defending against the ground and pound.
McCarthy is trying to move to mount but Armando reverses beautifully and ends up in McCarthy's guard.
McCarthy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Armando manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T3#
McCarthy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McCarthy trying to control but Armando is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Armando wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
McCarthy scoring with punches to the head and body.
McCarthy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McCarthy wants to pass the guard but Armando is keeping the position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Armando looking to control.
McCarthy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McCarthy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McCarthy is looking to work some ground and pound but Armando has wrist control.
McCarthy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Armando is keeping the position for now.
Armando managing to control the position.
McCarthy throwing strikes from guard but Armando blocks nicely.
McCarthy throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac McCarthy dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
McCarthy looks to land a right hand but Armando moved out of range.
Armando tries to score with a low kick but McCarthy moves his leg out of the way.
McCarthy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Armando.
McCarthy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice jab there from Armando.
Armando is looking to slow McCarthy down with leg kicks. #TD2#
McCarthy drives through with a takedown into Armando's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
McCarthy slips nicely into half guard.
Nice strikes from McCarthy there.
Armando is trying to control but McCarthy manages to pass to mount!
McCarthy connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
McCarthy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCarthy can't control as he wanted to and Armando manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
McCarthy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Armando controlling the position well.
McCarthy looks to land a strike but Armando avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
McCarthy tries to free his leg and advance position but Armando is retaining full guard.
McCarthy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Armando works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McCarthy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Armando works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Armando managing to control the position.
McCarthy wants to control from the top but Armando keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McCarthy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McCarthy trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Armando manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Armando stopping the sweep attempt from McCarthy.
McCarthy has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Armando has passed into side control.
McCarthy tries to buck Armando off but Armando is having none of it.
McCarthy throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
McCarthy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Armando wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McCarthy struggling a bit here.
McCarthy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Armando wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
McCarthy is still trying to improve position.
Armando moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
McCarthy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cormac McCarthy has got the better of the ground game so far.
McCarthy manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
McCarthy is trying to get back to full guard.
McCarthy missing with punches from the bottom.
#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.
McCarthy is trying to control but Armando manages to pass to mount!
McCarthy is looking to improve his position but Armando isn't that keen on the idea.
Armando tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McCarthy slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Armando prevents McCarthy from improving his position.
McCarthy moves into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac McCarthy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
McCarthy misses with a two punch combination.
McCarthy throws the left hand but Armando avoids the punch easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Armando.
McCarthy checks a low kick from Armando.
Armando loads up on a big right hand but McCarthy slips the punch.
McCarthy blocks a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Armando.
McCarthy misses with an uppercut. Armando saw that one coming.
Diego Armando seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Armando gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McCarthy shoots in but no luck this time.
Armando throws a jab when McCarthy was well out of range.
Armando throws the left hand but McCarthy avoids the punch easily.
McCarthy misses with a hook. Armando ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armando sizes up McCarthy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McCarthy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Armando moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Armando throws a lazy right hand but McCarthy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCarthy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Armando.
Armando avoids the body shot from McCarthy.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Armando with a nice calf kick.#T1#
McCarthy throws a body punch but Armando moves out of range.
Armando ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCarthy moves away.
McCarthy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Armando bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Armando throws out a loose jab but McCarthy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from McCarthy. Those never looked like landing.
Armando throws a nice outside leg kick.
Diego Armando is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCarthy connects with a crisp jab.
Armando walks into a left hand.
McCarthy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Armando moves away.
Armando lands with an uppercut that bounces McCarthy off the cage and back into range.#TD2#
McCarthy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McCarthy lands in his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCarthy tries to free his leg and advance position but Armando is retaining full guard.
Armando keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully.
McCarthy advances position into side control!
Diego Armando has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
McCarthy trying to control the action but Armando is working from the bottom.
Armando takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
McCarthy with the ground and pound but Armando regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Armando is trying to get back to full guard.
McCarthy working Armando over with strikes.
Armando wants to control but McCarthy is keeping busy.
#T3#
Armando keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McCarthy is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
McCarthy looking to finish Armando with some ground and pound. This is bad for Armando!
The referee warns Armando that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Cormac McCarthy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McCarthy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Armando tries to hold on but McCarthy pushes him away.
McCarthy looking to control but Armando is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McCarthy controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Let's hope that McCarthy has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Armando is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McCarthy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McCarthy is continuing to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cormac McCarthy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McCarthy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cormac McCarthy!
Cormac McCarthy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 132 SPOOKTACULAR
Date: Oct 30, 2022 |
#R1#
McCarthy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Colamarino is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCarthy. #TD2#
McCarthy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Colamarino is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McCarthy off and has taken his back!
McCarthy is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCarthy keeps trying to improve his position.
McCarthy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Colamarino has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of McCarthy's body.
McCarthy tries to escape but Colamarino has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Colamarino is not going to allow McCarthy to sit and survive in this position. #T1#
McCarthy tries to escape but Colamarino has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
McCarthy defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Colamarino's arms.
McCarthy tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
McCarthy is just holding on here. Colamarino manages to take his back.
Colamarino controls the action.
McCarthy wants to control his opponent's hands but Colamarino gets his hands free. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McCarthy is really stuck here.
McCarthy trying to control but not successfully.
McCarthy is really stuck here.
Colamarino really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for McCarthy.
McCarthy rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are battling for position here. McCarthy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McCarthy looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Colamarino puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Colamarino in particular looking to stall.#T3#
McCarthy wants to improve his position but Colamarino is controlling well.
McCarthy is doing well to control the position and prevent Colamarino from advancing to side control.
McCarthy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. McCarthy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Colamarino is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Colamarino is fighting to break McCarthy's control of his arms but McCarthy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
McCarthy is trying to keep Colamarino in close.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Colamarino seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Colamarino stuns McCarthy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Colamarino takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Colamarino connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McCarthy scores with a jab.
Kentrail Colamarino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCarthy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Colamarino circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCarthy. Colamarino does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
McCarthy changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Colamarino looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Colamarino is trying to control McCarthy's posture but McCarthy avoids it.
McCarthy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Colamarino keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cormac McCarthy will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
McCarthy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCarthy throws a jab but it's blocked by Colamarino.
Colamarino scores with a leg kick.
McCarthy swings widly with a right hand
and Colamarino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
McCarthy dives in and scores a takedown into Colamarino's guard.
McCarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Colamarino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCarthy is looking to work some ground and pound but Colamarino has wrist control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw McCarthy working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
McCarthy throwing strikes from guard but Colamarino blocks nicely.
McCarthy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy wants to control from the top but Colamarino keeps moving.
Cormac McCarthy has got the better of the ground game so far.
McCarthy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Colamarino is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Colamarino is controlling McCarthy's posture.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McCarthy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McCarthy just misses with a punch to the body.
Colamarino misses with an uppercut. McCarthy saw that one coming.
McCarthy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD2#
McCarthy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Colamarino was covering up waiting for the punch and McCarthy finishes the takedown easily into guard.
McCarthy throws a strike but Colamarino rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Colamarino wants to control from the top but McCarthy keeps moving.
McCarthy pulls Colamarino in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
McCarthy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Colamarino is one step ahead there.
Colamarino looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McCarthy looking for a sweep. Not yet McCarthy, not yet. #T3#
McCarthy pulls Colamarino in close to his closed guard and prevents Colamarino from doing any damage or advancing position.
McCarthy wants to sweep but no luck.
McCarthy is looking to sweep but instead, Colamarino has passed into half guard.
Colamarino prevents McCarthy from improving his position.
McCarthy gets back to full guard.
McCarthy working a defensive guard here.
Colamarino wants to pass the guard but McCarthy is keeping the position.#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.
Colamarino advances to half guard.
McCarthy is concentrating on defense, preventing Colamarino from advancing position.
Colamarino stalling.
McCarthy is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCarthy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McCarthy.
Colamarino tries to free his leg and advance position but McCarthy is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac McCarthy 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Colamarino pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCarthy connects with a nice looking jab.
Jab by McCarthy.
Colamarino slips under a jab.
McCarthy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Colamarino momentarily.
Colamarino looks to score with a jab to the body but McCarthy is just out of range.
McCarthy swings for the body but Colamarino moves out of range.
McCarthy throws a hook to the side of Colamarino's head but Colamarino sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Colamarino lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McCarthy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Colamarino.
A quick step to the side and Colamarino tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCarthy scores with the left hand. Colamarino knows he should have avoided that one.
McCarthy throws a good cross that connects.
Colamarino ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCarthy misses with a looping left.
McCarthy stuns Colamarino with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McCarthy throws a right hand that misses
and Colamarino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Colamarino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCarthy looks to land a left hand but Colamarino moved out of range nicely.
Colamarino is looking to counter punch.
A punch lands to the side of Colamarino 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Colamarino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Colamarino counters with a quick kick to the body but McCarthy blocks it.
Colamarino misses with a looping left.
Colamarino pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A shot to the body from McCarthy misses
and Colamarino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Colamarino digs a good hook to McCarthy's body.
Colamarino throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from McCarthy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Colamarino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cormac McCarthy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Colamarino lands a head kick!
McCarthy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Colamarino looks to throw the jab but McCarthy is out of range.
McCarthy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Colamarino lands with a shot to the body.
McCarthy misses the shot to the body. #T2#
McCarthy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Colamarino lunges at McCarthy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McCarthy's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCarthy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Colamarino moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice defenses there by McCarthy.
Colamarino misses with a wild body shot.
McCarthy throws a body punch but Colamarino moves out of range.
Cormac McCarthy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCarthy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Colamarino.
Colamarino misses with a straight left.
McCarthy misses with a right hand
and Colamarino counters with a nice uppercut.
McCarthy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Colamarino.
Colamarino swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McCarthy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Colamarino steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCarthy.
McCarthy slips under a jab.
Colamarino takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T3#
McCarthy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Colamarino tries to move into range but McCarthy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Colamarino lands with a straight right. McCarthy didn't see that one coming.
McCarthy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kentrail Colamarino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCarthy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Colamarino scores with a head kick.
A slow jab from McCarthy misses its intended target.
McCarthy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Colamarino.
Cormac McCarthy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McCarthy swings widly with a right hand
and Colamarino counters with a left to the body.
A big right from McCarthy misses.
Colamarino moves out of range of the strikes.
McCarthy staying out of range there.#TD2#
McCarthy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCarthy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
Colamarino wants to improve his position but McCarthy is controlling well.
McCarthy trying to pass the guard but Colamarino defending well.
McCarthy is looking to take a break and control but Colamarino is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McCarthy trying to control from Colamarino's half guard. Colamarino has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Colamarino seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
McCarthy trying to control but Colamarino is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kentrail Colamarino.
I think McCarthy 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cormac McCarthy!
After winning the bout, Cormac McCarthy thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 130
Date: Oct 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Hardman throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and McCarthy counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hardman!
A lull in the action here as McCarthy stalls from top position.
McCarthy looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hardman is avoiding damage well.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw McCarthy working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
McCarthy working the ground and pound from side control.
Hardman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy in side control, throwing shots but Hardman defends.
McCarthy fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hardman parries the strikes from McCarthy easily there. McCarthy is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hardman to escape.
#T1#
You can see the frustration on Hardman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hardman's coaches at have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Hardman looking for a sweep but McCarthy has passed into full mount! Oh no!
McCarthy thowing shots but they're missing.
McCarthy throws some wild stikes that Hardman manages to avoid easily.
Hardman manages to regain half guard. Good work.
McCarthy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
McCarthy wants to pass the guard but Hardman is defending well. #T2#
Hardman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McCarthy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hardman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McCarthy.
McCarthy trying to pass the guard but Hardman defending well.
McCarthy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McCarthy tries to pass to full mount but Hardman defends it.
McCarthy sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hardman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McCarthy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
McCarthy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hardman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McCarthy.
McCarthy tries to pass to full mount but Hardman defends it.
Hardman is trying to maintain the position but McCarthy is very close to passing his half guard.
Hardman regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from McCarthy.
McCarthy pushing down on Hardman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McCarthy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McCarthy throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hardman to regain full guard. #T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McCarthy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hardman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCarthy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McCarthy postures up and lands a big shot to Hardman's brow.
McCarthy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hardman trying to control the position.
McCarthy looking to sit in guard and control but Hardman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCarthy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McCarthy has his hands on Hardman's head, controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac McCarthy 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#
Hardman throws out a loose jab but McCarthy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCarthy was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardman.
McCarthy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hardman as he jumps to the side.
Hardman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hardman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCarthy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hardman misses the shot to the body.
McCarthy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL2#
McCarthy rushes Hardman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McCarthy leaning his opponent against the cage.
McCarthy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hardman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardman lands a right hand that snaps the head of McCarthy backwards.
McCarthy has Hardman pressed against the cage.
#T1#
Hardman throws a punch but it's blocked by McCarthy.
Hardman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
McCarthy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
McCarthy manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hardman on his heels. He'll look to pass Hardman's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCarthy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hardman's head.
McCarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cormac McCarthy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hardman looking to hit a scissor sweep but McCarthy is one step ahead there. #T2#
Hardman is pulling down on McCarthy's head. It's preventing any offense from McCarthy, at least for the moment.
McCarthy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hardman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hardman is on top in guard.
#REVR#
McCarthy working a defensive guard here.
Hardman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
McCarthy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hardman's guard. #REVB#
McCarthy controlling from the top position.
McCarthy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hardman holds on and takes a little breather.
McCarthy distracts Hardman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McCarthy throwing strikes from guard but Hardman blocks nicely.
McCarthy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Hardman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
McCarthy wants to sweep here but Hardman controlling him for the moment.
McCarthy trying to keep a closed guard but Hardman is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hardman trying to control but McCarthy is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cormac McCarthy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice cross by McCarthy.
Hardman tries to move into range but McCarthy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hardman is looking to score with low kicks.
Hardman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCarthy manages to avoid it.
Hardman avoids a punch combination nicely.
McCarthy just misses with a punch to the body.
McCarthy slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Hardman throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Hardman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hardman scores with a shoulder strike.
Hardman throws a knee to the head but misses.
McCarthy misses with a knee strike.
#T1#
Hardman throws a head punch that misses.
Hardman tries a body shot but McCarthy blocks it.
#BC#
Hardman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hardman just misses with a punch to the body.
Hardman throws a body shot but no joy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McCarthy, as that shot connected.
McCarthy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McCarthy blocks a leg kick.
Dillon Hardman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McCarthy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hardman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hardman throws a body punch but McCarthy moves out of range.
McCarthy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hardman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCarthy manages to avoid it.
McCarthy tries to move into range but Hardman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dillon Hardman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
McCarthy avoids the body shot from Hardman.
Hardman swings for the body but McCarthy moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Hardman. That snapped McCarthy's head back.
Hardman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCarthy was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardman.
McCarthy lands the left hand.
Hardman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCarthy moves away.
A little jabbing left from McCarthy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
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!
Hardman throws a hook but McCarthy blocks it.
McCarthy lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McCarthy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Good standup being displayed there by McCarthy as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
McCarthy clinches up with Hardman and pushes him back against the cage.
McCarthy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC2#
McCarthy manages to break the clinch.
Hardman lands a right hook to the body.
#T3#
McCarthy connects with a jab.
McCarthy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McCarthy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Good exchange - Hardman coming out on top.
Hardman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hardman scores with a hook to the body. McCarthy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cormac McCarthy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hardman misses with a hook.
Hardman misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and McCarthy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
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!
McCarthy performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hardman keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T4#
McCarthy wants to pass to mount but Hardman is defending the position.
McCarthy content to control rather than advance.
McCarthy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dillon Hardman.
I think McCarthy 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 Kavanagh scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cormac McCarthy!
Cormac McCarthy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (155lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Cormac McCarthy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Taromaru Momoji!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and James Ackerman.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Momoji shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McCarthy (0) vs (2) Momoji
Momoji controlling from the top position.
McCarthy is trying to control the position but Momoji postures up.
Momoji's corner is telling him to maintain position.
It looks like Momoji might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Momoji slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: McCarthy (0) vs (5) Momoji
Momoji is staying tight to McCarthy's torso, preventing him from escaping.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Momoji is continuing to stall.
The adventures of Momoji the control monster continue. Boring.#T1#
Momoji wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCarthy keeps working.
Momoji in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Momoji tries to move into full mount but can't pass McCarthy's legs.
McCarthy seems a little lost for a moment, as Momoji dominates the positioning.
McCarthy is not content to let Momoji control the position.
Momoji works to advance to full mount. McCarthy defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: McCarthy (0) vs (7) Momoji#T2#
McCarthy is trying desperately to improve position.
Momoji controlling from the full mount.
McCarthy tries to hold on but Momoji pushes him away. #T3#
Momoji takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McCarthy is wriggling around trying to escape.
Momoji controlling from mount.
McCarthy wants to control but Momoji is having none of it.
Momoji wants to control the pace but McCarthy is squirming around nicely.
Momoji controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
McCarthy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCarthy has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Momoji's lack of action.
Momoji is looking to advance position but McCarthy won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Momoji seems content to control.#T5##SUB#
McCarthy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Momoji pulls his head out easily.
Momoji controlling the action here.
Momoji wants to pass to mount but McCarthy is defending the position.
Momoji wants to take a breather but McCarthy is having none of it. #T6##SUB2#
Momoji is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Momoji is thwarting McCarthy's attempts to control the position.
McCarthy tries to get to full guard but Momoji has control of the leg.
Momoji is controlling the pace.
Momoji is just content to waste time from the top position. McCarthy takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Momoji is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T7#
McCarthy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Momoji is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Momoji's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Momoji wants to control from the top but McCarthy keeps moving. #T8#
Momoji trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McCarthy holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Momoji pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCarthy is keeping the position for now.
Momoji not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McCarthy keeping full guard, as Momoji tries to pass.
Momoji is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T9#
Momoji sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Momoji wants to pass the guard but McCarthy is keeping the position.
McCarthy can't keep his opponent in guard - Momoji advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Momoji in particular looking to stall.
McCarthy wants to improve his position but Momoji is controlling well.
#T10#
Momoji is controlling the pace.
McCarthy holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Momoji is pressing down on McCarthy's thigh, looking to free his foot. McCarthy is holding on for now.
Momoji wants to control but McCarthy is keeping him busy.
McCarthy is trying to control but can't.
Momoji tries to pass to full mount but McCarthy defends it. #T11#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Let's hope that Momoji has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Momoji is pressing down on McCarthy's thigh, looking to free his foot. McCarthy is holding on for now.
Momoji content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T12#
McCarthy wants to improve his position but Momoji is controlling well.
McCarthy wants to control but Momoji is keeping busy.
Momoji wants to free his trapped foot but McCarthy is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T13#
McCarthy wants to improve his position but Momoji is controlling well.
Well,McCarthy is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Momoji seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Momoji looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Momoji seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCarthy is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Momoji wins on points by 7 to 0. |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (155lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 19, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Juodasis Vaiduoklis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Cormac McCarthy!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Vaiduoklis closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Vaiduoklis drags the fight down to the ground.
McCarthy trying to control but Vaiduoklis is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Vaiduoklis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Vaiduoklis has his foot on McCarthy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McCarthy works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Vaiduoklis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McCarthy defends it easily.#T1##SUB#
Vaiduoklis is looking for a triangle here but McCarthy uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vaiduoklis (0) vs (3) McCarthy
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw McCarthy working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
McCarthy takes a little break here. Vaiduoklis wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Vaiduoklis is trying to control McCarthy's posture but McCarthy avoids it. #T2#
A control attempt from Vaiduoklis but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Vaiduoklis (0) vs (5) McCarthy
Vaiduoklis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McCarthy controlling from mount.
McCarthy wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Vaiduoklis is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
Vaiduoklis has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Vaiduoklis (0) vs (8) McCarthy
McCarthy trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Vaiduoklis turns into McCarthy and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vaiduoklis (2) vs (8) McCarthy
McCarthy managing to control the position.
Vaiduoklis trying to control the position from guard on top but McCarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Vaiduoklis looking to pass the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McCarthy holds on and takes a little breather. #T5#
Vaiduoklis trying to control but McCarthy is working from the bottom.
McCarthy is pulling down on Vaiduoklis's head to control his posture.
Vaiduoklis trying to control the position from guard on top but McCarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Vaiduoklis drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McCarthy manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Vaiduoklis has McCarthy in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vaiduoklis (2) vs (10) McCarthy#T6#
Vaiduoklis has McCarthy pulled in close to control his posture.
Vaiduoklis keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully.
McCarthy wants to pass the guard but Vaiduoklis is keeping the position.#T7#
McCarthy is pushing down on Vaiduoklis's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vaiduoklis is fighting to maintain full guard but McCarthy has managed to sneak the leg through.
McCarthy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Vaiduoklis trying to control here.
McCarthy is taking a breather. Vaiduoklis says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Vaiduoklis wants to get back to full guard but McCarthy has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vaiduoklis (2) vs (13) McCarthy#T8#
You can see the frustration on Vaiduoklis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McCarthy has control of an arm but Vaiduoklis manages to advance to McCarthy's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vaiduoklis (6) vs (13) McCarthy
Vaiduoklis has the hooks in. McCarthy is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Vaiduoklis not allowing McCarthy to control his hands.
Vaiduoklis struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB#
McCarthy is in a bad position with Vaiduoklis working for a choke. McCarthy manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vaiduoklis (6) vs (15) McCarthy#T9##SUB#
Vaiduoklis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McCarthy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McCarthy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Vaiduoklis working for submissions but it's allowed McCarthy to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T10##SUB#
Vaiduoklis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Vaiduoklis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Vaiduoklis looking for submissions off his back.#T11#
Vaiduoklis is refusing to be controlled, as McCarthy sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCarthy trying to control the pace. #T12#
Vaiduoklis trying to hold on to McCarthy's head to control him but McCarthy postures up.
Vaiduoklis controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Vaiduoklis won't allow McCarthy to pass to mount. #T13#
Vaiduoklis trying to control here.
McCarthy controlling the action here.
Vaiduoklis is doing well to control the position and prevent McCarthy from advancing to side control.
Vaiduoklis trying to control here.
#T14#
McCarthy wants to advance to full mount but Vaiduoklis doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #SUB#
Vaiduoklis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McCarthy is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Vaiduoklis is looking for a triangle but McCarthy pushes his legs off easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vaiduoklis is trying to control the position but McCarthy postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
McCarthy wins on points by 15 to 6.
Cormac McCarthy thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 113
Date: Jul 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Sitsongrit with the inside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by McCarthy.
McCarthy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit takes one to the side of the head.
McCarthy ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
McCarthy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sitsongrit counters with a body kick that stops McCarthy in his tracks momentarily.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
McCarthy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McCarthy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
McCarthy misses with a hook to the body
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McCarthy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McCarthy misses with a hook.
McCarthy moves forwards but Sitsongrit connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McCarthy shoots in for a double leg but Sitsongrit sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat of the thigh.
McCarthy shoots in looking for a takedown. Sitsongrit tries to sprawl out of it but McCarthy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sitsongrit manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cormac McCarthy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
McCarthy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McCarthy looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
McCarthy throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sitsongrit explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
McCarthy ducks right into an uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Jab, jab by Sitsongrit - just one landing.
McCarthy lands a really nice looking cross but Sitsongrit seems unphased.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCarthy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCarthy misses the body punch
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Sitsongrit drives through and clinches with McCarthy against the cage.
#TD#
Sitsongrit is fighting off a takedown attempt but McCarthy is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sitsongrit to the mat. Sitsongrit regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Sitsongrit manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T2#
Sitsongrit lands a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sitsongrit tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Still in the clinch, Sitsongrit scores with a nice short uppercut.
McCarthy tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing McCarthy back against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McCarthy backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
McCarthy avoiding damage as Sitsongrit throws knees to the body.
#BC#
McCarthy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sitsongrit tries a low kick but McCarthy avoids it.
McCarthy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from McCarthy.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
McCarthy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
Madkhao Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
McCarthy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sitsongrit at a distance.
#T3#
Sitsongrit connects with the punch.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCarthy moves away.#TD#
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than McCarthy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sitsongrit is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, McCarthy asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Sitsongrit struggling a bit here.
McCarthy trying to control the action but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
McCarthy misses with the ground and pound.
Sitsongrit tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
McCarthy trying to control the action but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
Sitsongrit is working to avoid the ground and pound but McCarthy connects with a decent elbow.
Sitsongrit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McCarthy working the head with strikes.
McCarthy tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
McCarthy trying to control the position but Sitsongrit is working away.
Sitsongrit is looking to regain half guard here but McCarthy keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sloppy strikes there by McCarthy.
McCarthy 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.
McCarthy postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Madkhao Sitsongrit dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McCarthy.
Sitsongrit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McCarthy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sitsongrit has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of McCarthy's head but McCarthy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McCarthy feinted with a counter takedown.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but McCarthy moves out of range.
McCarthy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit connects with a right hand. McCarthy shakes it off.
McCarthy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McCarthy feinted with a counter takedown.
McCarthy shoots in looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McCarthy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McCarthy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Sitsongrit throws out a counter right but McCarthy avoids it with no problem.
A jab lands there for Sitsongrit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - McCarthy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCarthy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from McCarthy.
Sitsongrit drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McCarthy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McCarthy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit needs to keep his hands up - McCarthy had a free shot at his head there.
Sitsongrit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
McCarthy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from McCarthy.
Sitsongrit takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McCarthy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sitsongrit defends well and McCarthy ends up having to push Sitsongrit into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sitsongrit was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
McCarthy can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
McCarthy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sitsongrit.
McCarthy takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sitsongrit using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sitsongrit obliges.
McCarthy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McCarthy working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head.
Sitsongrit putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McCarthy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sitsongrit unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T2#
Sitsongrit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knees to the body from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside.
Sitsongrit landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McCarthy backwards.
Sitsongrit landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sitsongrit with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sitsongrit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McCarthy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right hook to the body lands for Sitsongrit.
McCarthy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sitsongrit crunches a lovely knee into McCarthy's ribcage.
A short body shot lands from Sitsongrit as the two fighters clinch.
Sitsongrit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McCarthy working aggressively here.
Madkhao Sitsongrit seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sitsongrit tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McCarthy avoids it.
McCarthy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cormac McCarthy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Sitsongrit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McCarthy backwards.
Sitsongrit is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sitsongrit misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McCarthy.
Sitsongrit lands a knee to the body.
Sitsongrit gets through McCarthy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand that snaps the head of McCarthy backwards.
Sitsongrit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sitsongrit putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McCarthy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sitsongrit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit - that landed with a thud.
Sitsongrit unloads a knee to the mid-section. McCarthy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sitsongrit using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Sitsongrit.
McCarthy takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees to the body from Sitsongrit.
#T4#
Sitsongrit landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McCarthy tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McCarthy is defending well for now.
Sitsongrit working McCarthy over with knees to the body.#BC2#
Sitsongrit breaks from the clinch.
McCarthy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a hook. McCarthy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sitsongrit connects with a single shot there.#ROC2#McCarthy is rocked!
Sitsongrit throws a monster overhand right that drops McCarthy! Sitsongrit follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Madkhao Sitsongrit! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 102
Date: May 22, 2022 |
#R1#
McCarthy slips under a jab from Ming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McCarthy! But no joy.
Ming seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ming throws a lazy uppercut
and McCarthy counters with a stiff right hand.
A punch combination from Ming misses.
Ming on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McCarthy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A low kick from Ming is predictable there
and McCarthy counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the liver by McCarthy. Beautiful body shot.
McCarthy lands a right hook to the body.
Ming uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McCarthy has time to react.
A low kick from Ming is predictable there
letting McCarthy counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Ming misses the target.
McCarthy lands a nice hook to Ming's body. Ming takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ming throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McCarthy.
It seemed like McCarthy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ming pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD2#
Ming tries to sprawl but McCarthy drives through with a takedown into half guard.
McCarthy is taking a breather. Ming says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McCarthy lands a nice short elbow.#T1#
Ming taking some punishment here, with McCarthy in his half guard.
McCarthy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McCarthy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McCarthy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ming's head.
Ming is looking to escape.
McCarthy working over Ming with some ground and pound. Ming looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ming knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McCarthy on the ground.
Ming moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McCarthy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McCarthy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ming wants to stand but McCarthy is controlling the position.
Ming not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McCarthy throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Ming keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully.
McCarthy prevents Ming from getting back to his feet.
McCarthy is stalling in the full guard.
McCarthy postures up and lands a big shot to Ming's brow.
McCarthy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McCarthy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McCarthy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McCarthy is in close to Ming's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McCarthy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ming's head.
McCarthy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Ming working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McCarthy.
Ming wants to stand and escape but McCarthy is having none of it.
McCarthy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ming is keeping the position for now.
McCarthy cracks Ming with a solid left hand.
McCarthy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McCarthy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McCarthy is in close to Ming's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ming doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
McCarthy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McCarthy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McCarthy landing with the ground and pound.
McCarthy's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
McCarthy stands up over Ming, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ming is looking to stand back up but McCarthy counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Ming.
McCarthy working the head and body with strikes.
McCarthy prevents Ming from standing back up.
Ming is staying active underneath McCarthy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McCarthy lands with a punch from half guard.
McCarthy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ming pushes McCarthy off looking to stand but McCarthy dives back in and keeps control.
McCarthy is looking to take a break and control but Ming is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McCarthy slips a nice elbow through Ming's hands, connecting with Ming's forehead.
McCarthy passes to full mount!
BOOM! McCarthy connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac McCarthy dominated that round.
That's time! Ming's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ming misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCarthy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McCarthy works the jab nicely.
Ming changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McCarthy tries to avoid it but Ming manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McCarthy to the ground. McCarthy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McCarthy blocks a head kick by Ming.
Ming pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McCarthy avoids the head kick by Ming.
Ming throws a hook to the side of McCarthy's head but McCarthy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ming slaps away a takedown attempt from McCarthy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cormac McCarthy seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2#
McCarthy closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ming did well to prevent McCarthy getting side control.
McCarthy prevents Ming from standing back up.
Nice strikes from McCarthy there.
McCarthy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McCarthy is controlling the pace.
McCarthy winds up and cracks Ming with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T1#
McCarthy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ming does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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. McCarthy connects with a nice short shot to Ming's temple.
Cormac McCarthy has got the better of the ground game so far.
McCarthy is nestled in close to Ming, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ming on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McCarthy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ming with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ming is looking to improve his position.
McCarthy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ming is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McCarthy is nestled in close to Ming, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ming taking some punishment here, with McCarthy in his half guard. #T2#
McCarthy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
McCarthy working over Ming with some ground and pound. Ming looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ming taking some punishment here, with McCarthy in his half guard.
McCarthy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
McCarthy working Ming over with strikes.
McCarthy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ming tries to roll over but McCarthy keeps him under control.
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. McCarthy connects with a nice short shot to Ming's temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ming is trying to stand back up but McCarthy is controlling him
McCarthy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McCarthy lands with a punch from half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Ground and pound from McCarthy. #T3#
McCarthy is nestled in close to Ming, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ming is looking to escape.
McCarthy working the head and body with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McCarthy lands a nice short elbow.#ROC2#Ming is rocked!
McCarthy is nestled in close to Ming, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Oh Ming is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ming has hold of McCarthy's hands but McCarthy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ming is trying to stand.
McCarthy drops an elbow to the side of Ming's head.
McCarthy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McCarthy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ming wants to control but McCarthy is keeping busy.
McCarthy is looking to take a break and control but Ming is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ground and pound from McCarthy.
McCarthy is nestled in close to Ming, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ming trying to control here.
#T4#
Nice strikes from McCarthy there.
McCarthy lands a big elbow - Ming is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for McCarthy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cormac McCarthy!
After winning the bout, Cormac McCarthy thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 92
Date: Apr 10, 2022 |
#R1#
McCarthy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dufren seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jab from McCarthy.#TD2#
McCarthy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dufren is trying is best to control the position here.
Dufren might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McCarthy prevents Dufren from improving his position.
Dufren makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dufren.
Dufren working a defensive guard here.
McCarthy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McCarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Dufren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy controls from within his opponent's guard.
McCarthy trying to control but Dufren is working from the bottom. #T1#
McCarthy looking to sit in guard and control but Dufren gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
McCarthy keeping full guard, as Dufren tries to pass.
Dufren passes easily into side control. Nice work.
McCarthy has one of Dufren's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Dufren advances nicely into full mount. #T2#
McCarthy tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Dufren is working for a guillotine from mount but McCarthy frees his head quite easily.
#SUB#
Dufren looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
McCarthy tries to hold on but Dufren postures up.#SUB#
Dufren is working for a guillotine from mount but McCarthy frees his head quite easily.
#T3#
McCarthy holds on to Dufren as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Dufren trying to control but McCarthy is having none of it.
McCarthy holds on to Dufren as tight as he can, avoiding damage.#SUB#
Dufren has hold of McCarthy's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and McCarthy manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Dufren looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McCarthy wants to control but Dufren is having none of it.#SUB#
Dufren jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… McCarthy is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by McCarthy and Dufren has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
McCarthy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dufren. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Dufren is trying to get an arm triangle but McCarthy is defending well. #SUB#
Dufren goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McCarthy rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dufren's guard! Nice work there by McCarthy!
We've been hearing good reports from Dufren's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dufren being controlled here, momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jovi Dufren will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A punch combination from McCarthy misses. #TD2#
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than McCarthy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dufren managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by McCarthy.
McCarthy looks up at the clock and then as Dufren takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, McCarthy smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
McCarthy lands a few punches from side control.
McCarthy scoring with punches from side control.
McCarthy wants to control for a moment but Dufren uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Dufren has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McCarthy is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McCarthy content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Dufren tries to roll over but McCarthy keeps him under control.
Dufren trying to control from the bottom.
McCarthy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCarthy stalling.
McCarthy lands with a punch from half guard.
McCarthy is looking to take a break and control but Dufren is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dufren wants to improve his position but McCarthy is controlling well.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McCarthy stalling.
Nice strikes from McCarthy there.
McCarthy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dufren knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dufren moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McCarthy stands up over Dufren, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Dufren is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dufren wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Dufren working a defensive guard here.
McCarthy stands up over Dufren, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McCarthy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dufren is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCarthy postures up in Dufren's guard and throws a big left but Dufren blocks it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
McCarthy controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Dufren throws his legs up looking for a submission but McCarthy uses it to pass to side control.
Dufren can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dufren is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McCarthy is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dufren tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McCarthy wants to control but Dufren is keeping him busy.
Dufren manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
McCarthy prevents Dufren from improving his position.
Dufren won't allow McCarthy to pass to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCarthy wants to control but Dufren is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac McCarthy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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#
McCarthy slips a straight right by Dufren.
Dufren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from McCarthy.
McCarthy pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dufren back to the cage. McCarthy follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dufren throws a body punch but McCarthy moves out of range.
Dufren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCarthy feints the counter takedown.
The fighters circling - McCarthy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCarthy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Dufren gets caught flat footed, as McCarthy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dufren not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McCarthy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McCarthy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dufren keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB#
Dufren working for a triangle but McCarthy defends it easily.
McCarthy tries to free his leg and advance position but Dufren is retaining full guard.
McCarthy trying to control but Dufren is working from the bottom.
McCarthy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McCarthy preventing the sweep. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dufren working a defensive guard here.
McCarthy stays in close to Dufren's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McCarthy swinging wildly here.
Dufren misses with a jab to the body
and McCarthy counters with a left and a right that stings Dufren.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dufren. #TD2#
McCarthy looking to score a takedown here. Dufren is defending well but McCarthy drives through and ends up in Dufren's guard.
Dufren keeping full guard, as McCarthy tries to pass. #SUB#
Dufren is looking for a triangle but McCarthy pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Dufren is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McCarthy defends well.#T3#
McCarthy is in close to Dufren's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McCarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Dufren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCarthy 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.
McCarthy won't allow Dufren to sweep him here.
McCarthy trying to control but Dufren is working from the bottom.
McCarthy being controlled here momentarily. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McCarthy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dufren swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCarthy is still trying to improve position.
Dufren utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Dufren looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dufren being controlled here, momentarily.
McCarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Dufren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cormac McCarthy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McCarthy 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cormac McCarthy!
During a confident post fight interview, Cormac McCarthy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 79
Date: Feb 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Chandler looks to land a left hand but McCarthy moved out of range nicely.
Chandler on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT2#It looks like Joey Chandler has been cut.#CL2#
Chandler gets tackled into the cage by McCarthy. McCarthy maintains the clinch.
McCarthy looking to stall.
Chandler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McCarthy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from McCarthy.
Chandler changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McCarthy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Chandler looks to land a left hand but McCarthy moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from McCarthy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McCarthy throws the left hand but Chandler avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McCarthy is defended easily by Chandler.
We've been hearing reports that Chandler has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Chandler just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
McCarthy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chandler.
McCarthy scores with a body shot.
McCarthy throws a body shot but no joy.
McCarthy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chandler.#TD2#
McCarthy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
McCarthy with the ground and pound but Chandler uses the opportunity to regain guard.
McCarthy is looking to work some ground and pound but Chandler has wrist control.
Chandler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McCarthy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Chandler keeping full guard, as McCarthy tries to pass.
McCarthy is looking to pass into half guard but Chandler pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Chandler is in guard.#REVR##T2#
Chandler working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McCarthy's head.
McCarthy keeping full guard, as Chandler tries to pass.
Chandler 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.
McCarthy keeping moving, preventing Chandler from controlling successfully.
Chandler content to stall in guard here.
Chandler throwing strikes from guard but McCarthy blocks nicely.
Chandler working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Chandler throwing strikes from guard but McCarthy blocks nicely.
Chandler trying to control but McCarthy is working from the bottom.
McCarthy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McCarthy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Chandler stopping the sweep attempt from McCarthy.
McCarthy keeps trying to improve his position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Chandler stays in close to McCarthy's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chandler misses with a wild body shot.
Joey Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chandler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chandler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McCarthy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McCarthy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chandler was well out of range. Poor timing from McCarthy.
Chandler avoids the body shot from McCarthy.
It looked like Chandler was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McCarthy.
McCarthy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chandler.
Chandler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCarthy.
It looked like Chandler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chandler tests McCarthy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chandler bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCarthy just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cormac McCarthy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joey Chandler's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
McCarthy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chandler was well out of range. Poor timing from McCarthy.
Chandler has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Chandler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chandler moves into range and connects with a jab.
McCarthy slips a straight right by Chandler.#CL2#
McCarthy rushes Chandler and presses him up against the cage.
McCarthy just leaning against Chandler, taking a breather.
McCarthy tries a body shot but Chandler blocks it.
Chandler struggles to land a body shot inside as McCarthy controls his hands.
McCarthy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chandler backwards.
McCarthy is struggling to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chandler tries to break the clinch but McCarthy is controlling the position.
Chandler tries to throw a body punch but McCarthy avoids it by throwing Chandler back against the cage. #BC#
Chandler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chandler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Chandler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCarthy.
Chandler is looking to counter punch.
McCarthy slips under a jab.
Chandler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCarthy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCarthy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chandler moves away.
Chandler avoids the body shot from McCarthy.
The fight stays on the outside here - McCarthy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chandler throws a good cross that connects.
McCarthy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chandler rather than just go for the knockout.
McCarthy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McCarthy tries to move into range but Chandler moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2#
McCarthy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chandler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chandler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCarthy throws a jab but it's blocked by Chandler.
Chandler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joey Chandler is winning the standup battle so far.
Chandler getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McCarthy tries to close the distance and clinch but Chandler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McCarthy moves out of range of the strikes.
McCarthy misses with a straight left.
McCarthy throws a body punch but Chandler moves out of range. #T3#
McCarthy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chandler moves away.
Chandler misses with a left hand
and McCarthy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chandler throws a hook to the side of McCarthy's head but McCarthy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McCarthy! But no joy.
McCarthy moves out of range as Chandler strikes.
McCarthy is looking for the big counter here.
Chandler with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McCarthy to score with a decent uppercut.
McCarthy tries to close the distance and clinch but Chandler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Chandler.
Chandler throws a hook to the side of McCarthy's head but McCarthy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chandler looks to land a left hand but McCarthy moved out of range nicely.
Chandler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCarthy moves away.
Chandler looks to land a left hand but McCarthy moved out of range nicely.#T4#
McCarthy throws a body punch but Chandler moves out of range.
McCarthy moves out of range of the strikes.#TD2#
McCarthy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Chandler tries to get to full guard but McCarthy has control of the leg.
Chandler has hold of McCarthy's hands but McCarthy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCarthy lands with a punch from half guard.
McCarthy throws a strike but Chandler avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Chandler keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully.
Chandler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cormac McCarthy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Joey Chandler's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
McCarthy tries to clinch but Chandler moves out of range.
Chandler misses with a straight right.
Chandler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCarthy dives in for a single leg takedown but Chandler sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McCarthy lands a jab-cross combination.
Chandler slips under a jab.
McCarthy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chandler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from McCarthy misses.
Chandler connects with a body shot that sends McCarthy's belly button to the back.
Chandler catches McCarthy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chandler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCarthy throws out the jab. #T1##CL2#
McCarthy has managed to clinch.
McCarthy looking to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chandler.
Chandler lands with a left to the head.
McCarthy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Chandler.
McCarthy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, McCarthy scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Chandler.
Chandler wants a takedown but no success here.
McCarthy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chandler can't find room to land a body shot as McCarthy controls the action.
#TD#
Chandler turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Chandler is looking to take a break and control but McCarthy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chandler landing a few strikes.
Joey Chandler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
McCarthy is holding Chandler down, trying to stall.
Chandler wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCarthy keeps working.
McCarthy can't do much from the bottom here.
McCarthy manages to get back to half guard.
McCarthy is trying to maintain the position but Chandler is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Chandler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chandler prevents McCarthy from improving his position.
Chandler missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chandler perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Chandler scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chandler throwing shots but McCarthy is blocking nicely.
Chandler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Joey Chandler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McCarthy wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
McCarthy is trying to control but Chandler manages to pass to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chandler cracks McCarthy with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Chandler landing strikes from the mount and McCarthy is in trouble!
Cormac McCarthy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McCarthy tries to reverse the position but Chandler maintains control.#SUB#
Chandler has hold of McCarthy's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and McCarthy manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Chandler with shots to the head and body - McCarthy looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Chandler showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McCarthy 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cormac McCarthy!
An out of breath Cormac McCarthy thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 69
Date: Jan 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Norberg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McCarthy connects with a looping right hand.
Norberg misses with a shot to the body
enabling McCarthy to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Buster Norberg has been cut.
Nice uppercut lands for McCarthy. That snapped Norberg's head back.
Norberg tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McCarthy counters with a nice uppercut.
Norberg throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and McCarthy counters with a single leg into guard. Norberg didn't expect that.
Norberg has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. McCarthy is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Norberg lands with a left to the head.
McCarthy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McCarthy.
Norberg lands a nice shot to the body.
Norberg scores with a nice hook to the head.
Norberg lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McCarthy.
McCarthy effectively controlling the action here.
A right hand to the body from Norberg.
A right hand to the body from McCarthy.
#T1#
McCarthy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Norberg as the two fighters clinch.
Norberg works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Norberg throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#TD2#
McCarthy gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Norberg manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McCarthy manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Norberg wants to control from the top but McCarthy keeps moving.
McCarthy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Norberg is one step ahead there. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McCarthy is on top in guard.
#REVB#
McCarthy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Norberg looking to control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw McCarthy working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
McCarthy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McCarthy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Norberg keeping full guard, as McCarthy tries to pass.
Norberg knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McCarthy on the ground.
McCarthy postures up and lands a big shot to Norberg's brow.
Norberg might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Norberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Norberg, not yet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCarthy scoring with punches to the head and body.
McCarthy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Norberg on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Norberg tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Norberg has McCarthy pulled in close to control his posture.
McCarthy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McCarthy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McCarthy controlling from the top position.
McCarthy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McCarthy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McCarthy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Norberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Norberg, not yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Norberg swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McCarthy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Norberg.
Norberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCarthy was well out of range. Poor timing from Norberg.
McCarthy is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Norberg misses with a jab to the body
and McCarthy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
McCarthy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Norberg closes the distance but McCarthy moves to the side
and McCarthy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Norberg moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McCarthy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#ROC2#Norberg is rocked!
McCarthy throws a monster overhand right that drops Norberg! McCarthy follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cormac McCarthy!
Cormac McCarthy thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 59
Date: Dec 05, 2021 |
#R1#
John paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McCarthy throws an overhand right that lands on John's shoulder, as John tries to avoid the shot.
McCarthy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McCarthy with a poor takedown
and John counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCarthy swings for the body but John moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from John! But no joy.
McCarthy throws a lazy right hand but John sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCarthy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cormac McCarthy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
John lands a head shot.#T1#
John takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McCarthy has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
John misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCarthy.
McCarthy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
John fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McCarthy on the side of the head.
John connects with a body shot that sends McCarthy's belly button to the back.
McCarthy misses with an uppercut
and John counters with a nice uppercut.
McCarthy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. John defends it nicely.
Jihadi John is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCarthy throws a right hand that misses
and John counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
McCarthy throws a right hand that misses
and John connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
John connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McCarthy throws the left hand but John avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like John was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCarthy darts in looking for a takedown but John gets double underhooks and turns McCarthy into the cage.
McCarthy blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
McCarthy breaks from the clinch.
McCarthy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
John lands a body shot.
McCarthy moves out of range as John strikes.
McCarthy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from John.#T3#
A left and a right from McCarthy both land. Nice combination.
McCarthy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by John.
John swings for the body but McCarthy moves out of range.
John defending well as McCarthy loads up on a big left hand.
John looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
John ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCarthy moves away.
It looked like McCarthy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
John fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McCarthy lands a jab to the nose.
McCarthy throws a poor cross that misses
and John cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCarthy misses with a straight left.
John throws out a counter right but McCarthy avoids it with no problem.
John has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T4#
John keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from McCarthy misses.
McCarthy shoots in looking for a takedown. John tries to sprawl out of it but McCarthy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. John manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
John misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCarthy.
John slips under a jab from McCarthy.
Cormac McCarthy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice cross by McCarthy.
McCarthy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by John.
A counter left hand to the body from McCarthy misses its target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jihadi John dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown but John shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
John throws out a counter right but McCarthy avoids it with no problem.
John looks to throw the jab but McCarthy is out of range.
John misses the shot to the body.
John scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McCarthy dives in and grabs John's left leg, looking for a takedown. John pushes down on McCarthy's head and hops out.
A jab from McCarthy misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCarthy was well out of range. Poor timing from John.
John throws out a loose jab but McCarthy uses good head movement to avoid it.
John throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
McCarthy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from John.
Jihadi John seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
McCarthy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for John!
McCarthy is putting a hurting on John here, landing some big shots from side control.
McCarthy misses with the ground and pound.
The referee asks McCarthy politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. McCarthy prefers to stall for the moment though.
McCarthy advances to full mount.
McCarthy wants to control the pace but John is squirming around nicely.
McCarthy is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T2#
John is desperately trying to improve his position but McCarthy has a good base and remains in mount.
McCarthy is landing with some decent strikes but John is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
McCarthy with a couple of short strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCarthy working the ground and pound effectively.
John wants to hold on but McCarthy pushes him away.
McCarthy controlling from mount.
McCarthy lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
McCarthy working away from the top, dropping strikes.
McCarthy cracks John with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#T3#
McCarthy is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. John can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
McCarthy landing strikes from the mount and John is in trouble!
McCarthy raining down shots from the mount!
John is squirming around, avoiding McCarthy's attempts to control the action.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, McCarthy cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
McCarthy punishing his opponent with strikes.
McCarthy 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.
McCarthy postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. John looks a forlorn figure.
Cormac McCarthy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
John taking shots to the head.
John tries to hold on but McCarthy postures up.#T4#
McCarthy lands a heavy elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
John wants to try and get back to his feet.
McCarthy controlling his opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if John can do anything to dispel that myth.
McCarthy has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of John's face.
John wants to hold on but McCarthy pushes him away.
McCarthy controlling the pace for now.
McCarthy raining down hammerfists from mount.
John is in a horrible position here. McCarthy smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac McCarthy dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Nice body punch from McCarthy.
McCarthy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by John.
The fighters circling - McCarthy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCarthy lands a nice shot that snaps John's head back.
McCarthy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy shoots for a takedown but John saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
John takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McCarthy missing with a left hand there. John was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
John uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCarthy.
John let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McCarthy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that John can do to turn this around?
McCarthy has his takedown stuffed
and John counters with a nice uppercut.
McCarthy ducks under a wild hook from John.
McCarthy throws a poor cross that misses
and John counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McCarthy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. John sees it coming and avoids it easily.
John tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCarthy was well out of range. Poor timing from John.
McCarthy is trying hard to land a takedown here. John sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cormac McCarthy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
John keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCarthy.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts John as he jumps to the side.
John throws a body shot but no joy.
John displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCarthy throws out the jab.
McCarthy lands a head shot.
John lands with a straight right. McCarthy didn't see that one coming.
McCarthy moves out of range as John strikes.
McCarthy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
John misses the body punch
and McCarthy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps John thinking.
John loads up on a big right hand but McCarthy slips the punch.
McCarthy throws an overhand right that lands on John's shoulder, as John tries to avoid the shot.
John appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
John sizes up McCarthy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
John takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McCarthy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCarthy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McCarthy throws a looping overhand right but John ducks down to avoid it.
John looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
John throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCarthy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCarthy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from John.
John ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCarthy moves away.
McCarthy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Good exchange - John coming out on top.
McCarthy throws a hook but John avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCarthy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and John counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
John stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Good exchange - McCarthy coming out on top.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jihadi John.
I think John 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jihadi John!
A very excited looking Jihadi John made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 51
Date: Oct 24, 2021 |
#R1#
McCarthy throws an overhand right that lands on Gilmore's shoulder, as Gilmore tries to avoid the shot. #TD#
McCarthy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gilmore wants to improve his position but McCarthy is controlling well.
McCarthy lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gilmore has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McCarthy is working away from the top position though.
McCarthy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McCarthy controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gilmore has hold of McCarthy's hands but McCarthy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gilmore is in trouble now - McCarthy has advanced to mount!
McCarthy scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Gilmore?
#T1#
BOOM! McCarthy connects with a massive shot to the dome!
McCarthy looking to finish Gilmore with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gilmore!#ROC#Gilmore is rocked!
McCarthy with shots to the head and body - Gilmore looks very uncomfortable down there.
Gilmore is still in real trouble! Can McCarthy finish him?
McCarthy has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
McCarthy controlling from the full mount.
McCarthy lands a big elbow - Gilmore is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Gilmore is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Cormac McCarthy!
After winning the bout, Cormac McCarthy thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 23, 2021 |
#R1#
McCarthy throws a hook but Claes avoids it easily.
McCarthy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Claes tries to counter with a clinch but McCarthy shakes him off and moves away.
McCarthy on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McCarthy connects with the punch.
Claes shoots in looking for a takedown. McCarthy tries to sprawl out of it but Claes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McCarthy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Claes is trying hard to land a takedown here. McCarthy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Claes instigates a clinch.
McCarthy's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Claes is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Claes.
Claes dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Claes blocking some punches.
McCarthy misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Claes breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
McCarthy pushes Claes up against the cage in a clinch.
Claes's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Claes scores with a nice hook to the head.
McCarthy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McCarthy swings wildly with an uppercut but Claes uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2##BC2#
Claes breaks the clinch.
McCarthy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cormac McCarthy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCarthy tries to clinch but Claes moves out of range.
Claes tries for a takedown but McCarthy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McCarthy throws a one two combo.
McCarthy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCarthy shoots in but no luck this time.
Claes throws a looping overhand right but McCarthy ducks down to avoid it.
McCarthy looks to land a combination but Claes avoids it well.
Claes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T3#
Claes misses with an uppercut. McCarthy saw that one coming.
McCarthy stuffs the takedown.
Claes with a poor takedown
and McCarthy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Claes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McCarthy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McCarthy jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
McCarthy takes the fight into the clinch.
McCarthy lands with a light punch inside.
Claes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Claes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McCarthy misses with a body punch.
McCarthy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
McCarthy misses with a hook to the ribs.
McCarthy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McCarthy prevents the takedown attempt.
McCarthy gets underhooks to prevent Claes's takedown attempt.
McCarthy is looking to control Claes's arms but Claes gets an underhook and turns him. Now McCarthy has his back to the cage.
McCarthy wants a takedown.
Claes tries for a takedown. No joy.
McCarthy misses with the head strike.
Claes blocks a body shot from McCarthy.
McCarthy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Claes is trying to pull guard but McCarthy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
McCarthy is working Claes over against the cage.
Claes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCarthy misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac McCarthy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
McCarthy throws a big shot that misses.
McCarthy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Claes shoots in looking for a takedown but McCarthy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Claes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McCarthy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
McCarthy looks to throw the jab but Claes is out of range.
Claes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. McCarthy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Claes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McCarthy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McCarthy misses with a jab, cross combination.
McCarthy misses the shot to the body.
Claes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Claes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McCarthy's head backwards.
McCarthy looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
McCarthy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Claes.
McCarthy jabs at Claes's body.
Cormac McCarthy is winning the standup battle so far.
McCarthy lands with a right hand.
Claes misses with a takedown attempt
and McCarthy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cormac McCarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Claes.
McCarthy lands a really nice looking cross but Claes seems unphased.
Claes is looking to land body kicks.
McCarthy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Claes throws a head kick that half lands.
Claes is breathing heavily.
Claes fails to land with a series of punches.
Horrible takedown attempt by McCarthy or perhaps it was just good defense by Claes, which made it look bad. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Claes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McCarthy as he avoids it easily.
McCarthy takes a swing at Claes's ribcage but misses.
McCarthy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Claes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McCarthy looks to land a combination but Claes avoids it well.
A jab from McCarthy does it's job there.
Claes throws a right hand that misses
and McCarthy counters with a right hand to the body.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown but Claes shows good takedown defense.
A shot to the liver by McCarthy. Beautiful body shot.#T3#
McCarthy misses the shot to the body.
Claes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD#
McCarthy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Claes tries to bench press McCarthy off him but McCarthy keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCarthy is putting a hurting on Claes here, landing some big shots from side control.
McCarthy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Claes keeps working.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McCarthy grinds an elbow into Claes's temple.
Claes can't do much from the bottom here.
Claes manages to work his way to half guard, despite McCarthy's best efforts.#T4##SUB2#
Claes actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from McCarthy there.
McCarthy wants to take a breather but Claes is having none of it.
Claes is positioning himself well to prevent McCarthy advancing to mount.
Claes wants to control but McCarthy passes into side.
Claes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McCarthy off and has taken his back!
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!
You can see the frustration on McCarthy's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac McCarthy dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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#
The fighters circling - McCarthy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Claes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Claes throws a series of punches but McCarthy avoids them all with ease.
McCarthy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Claes.
Victor Claes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Claes tries for a takedown but McCarthy circles away easily
and McCarthy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Claes thinking.
Claes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McCarthy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McCarthy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Claes moves away.
McCarthy misses with a takedown attempt - Claes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Claes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for McCarthy.
Claes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
McCarthy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McCarthy stuffs the takedown attempt from Claes. Claes gets slowly back to his feet.
Cormac McCarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Claes.
Claes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
McCarthy forces Claes back against the cage and clinches.
McCarthy looking to stall.
McCarthy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Claes's elbow.
McCarthy has Claes pressed against the cage.
Claes is trying to pull guard but McCarthy has him pressed against the cage.
McCarthy throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
McCarthy is trying to stall.
The referee calls for McCarthy to work.
Claes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Claes jumps guard but McCarthy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Claes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McCarthy smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Claes forces McCarthy back against the cage and clinches.
Cormac McCarthy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McCarthy has a couple of punches blocked by Claes.
McCarthy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McCarthy is looking to control Claes's arms but Claes gets an underhook and turns him. Now McCarthy has his back to the cage. #T3#
McCarthy is stalling here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Cormac McCarthy.
Jab, jab by McCarthy - just one landing.
McCarthy misses the shot to the body.
Claes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Claes avoids the body shot from McCarthy.
Claes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A little feinted left hand from McCarthy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McCarthy swings widly with a right hand
and Claes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McCarthy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Claes's hands.
McCarthy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Claes tries to score a power double leg takedown but McCarthy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Claes somewhat.#T4#
McCarthy misses with a hook. Claes ducked under it nicely.
Claes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McCarthy.
McCarthy tries to clinch but Claes moves out of range.
Claes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCarthy throws a jab when Claes was well out of range.
A big left from McCarthy misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCarthy fails in his attempt to clinch.
McCarthy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Victor Claes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cormac McCarthy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Claes throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McCarthy's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cormac McCarthy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McCarthy 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cormac McCarthy!
Cormac McCarthy seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 29, 2021 |
#R1#
McCarthy lands with a nice body punch.
McCarthy jabs at Jun's body.
Jun uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCarthy.
Jun takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL#
McCarthy forces Jun back against the cage and clinches.
McCarthy scores with a shot to the side of Jun's head.
Jun is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jun tries to pull guard but McCarthy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McCarthy stalls.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McCarthy scores with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jun has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McCarthy after a bit of a struggle.
Jun is trying to break free.
Jun wants to stall.
McCarthy lands a left hand.
#T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McCarthy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McCarthy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Juns head.
A right handed body shot lands from McCarthy.
McCarthy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jun backwards.
A right hand to the body from McCarthy.
McCarthy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jun backwards.
McCarthy has Jun pressed against the cage.
Jun jumps guard but McCarthy stands there with Jun around his waist. Jun gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cormac McCarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Han Jun.
McCarthy lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from McCarthy.
McCarthy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
McCarthy lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
The referee calls for McCarthy to work.
McCarthy is leaning against Jun and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McCarthy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McCarthy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCarthy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jun backwards.
McCarthy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jun up against the cage.
A short left from McCarthy.
McCarthy lands an uppercut.
McCarthy slowing the pace effectively.
McCarthy working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
McCarthy lands a nice uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A bit of stalling here from McCarthy.
McCarthy scores with a shoulder strike.
McCarthy dodges an elbow strike from Jun.
Still in the clinch, McCarthy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jun has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McCarthy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McCarthy is stalling here.
Come on McCarthy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McCarthy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T4#
Jun has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McCarthy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McCarthy taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from McCarthy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McCarthy.
Jun is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jun tries to circle away but McCarthy has him pinned against the cage.
McCarthy lands with a left to the head.
McCarthy stalling against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McCarthy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McCarthy lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCarthy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McCarthy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac McCarthy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Jun doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
McCarthy closes the distance and pushes Jun back into the cage.
Jun changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McCarthy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
McCarthy instigates a clinch.
McCarthy lands a right hand.
McCarthy has Jun pushed against the cage.
Jun is trying to break the clinch but McCarthy is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McCarthy lands with a short shot to the head.
McCarthy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jun is looking to break free of the clinch but McCarthy has double underhooks. #T1#
McCarthy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jun up against the cage.
McCarthy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McCarthy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
McCarthy stalls.
Jun throws a knee to the head but misses.
McCarthy digs a right hand into Jun's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jun's gas tank.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McCarthy is leaning against Jun and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#TD2#
Jun pulls McCarthy into guard.
Jun tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jun keeping full guard, as McCarthy tries to pass. #T2#
Jun has momentary wrist control but McCarthy slips an elbow through the middle.
McCarthy with a nice head shot there.
McCarthy looking to pass the guard.
McCarthy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McCarthy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
McCarthy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jun 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.
Jun is breathing heavily.#T3#
McCarthy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jun trying to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
McCarthy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
McCarthy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jun was covering up waiting for the punch and McCarthy finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCarthy works over Jun with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
McCarthy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McCarthy tries to free his leg and advance position but Jun is retaining full guard.
McCarthy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McCarthy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McCarthy is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCarthy trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jun manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac McCarthy dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
McCarthy avoids the body shot from Jun.
Jun tries to clinch there but McCarthy circles away.
McCarthy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McCarthy is looking to wear down Jun with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jun misses with an uppercut.
McCarthy is looking for a counter combo.
Jun takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jun looks for a takedown but McCarthy sprawls well.
McCarthy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jun manages to avoid it.
Han Jun is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
McCarthy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jun's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jun controls McCarthy momentarily but McCarthy frees himself. #SUB2#
Jun looking for a guillotine here but McCarthy defends easily.
Jun takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Jun can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McCarthy controls the pace.
McCarthy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jun is trying to control the position but McCarthy postures up.
McCarthy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McCarthy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jun is keeping the position for now.
Jun controls McCarthy momentarily but McCarthy frees himself. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McCarthy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Jun escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McCarthy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jun shoots and misses
and McCarthy counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
McCarthy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
McCarthy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jun is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McCarthy scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3#
McCarthy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McCarthy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McCarthy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cormac McCarthy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McCarthy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jun with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McCarthy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McCarthy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jun on the ground.
McCarthy wants to free his trapped foot but Jun is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCarthy is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Jun reverses the position - he's now on top in McCarthy's guard.
Han Jun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cormac McCarthy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McCarthy pulls Jun in to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cormac McCarthy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McCarthy 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:26
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cormac McCarthy!
A very excited looking Cormac McCarthy made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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