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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:
-GFC 5-
Date: Mar 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Ming jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ming jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ming tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ming misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ming throws the left hand but Thompson avoids the punch easily.
Ming lands a jab to the head.
#KD2#
Ming lands a big head kick that sends Thompson tumbling to the mat! Ming takes a step backwards and waves Thompson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Thompson is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson drops his hands momentarily and Ming needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Thompson just on the top of the head. Thompson drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Thompson - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Penny Ming! Penny Ming retains his lightweight title! |
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Event:
GFC 155 TOURNAMENT FINAL ROUND
Date: Jan 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Ming throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ribeiro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ribeiro blocks a head kick by Ming.
Ming scoring well with a low kick there.
Ribeiro's coach down at Tran MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ribeiro's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A head kick from Ming lands but Ribeiro takes it in his stride. #CUT#It looks like Joanderson Ribeiro has been cut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ming. That's going to slow Ribeiro down.
Ming throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ribeiro.
Ribeiro tries to clinch up.
Ming keeps the fight on the outside.
Ribeiro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ming swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Penny Ming seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ming misses with an uppercut. Ribeiro saw that one coming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ribeiro tries to close the distance and clinch but Ming swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ribeiro misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Ming breaks the clinch.
Ribeiro throws a series of punches but Ming avoids them all with ease.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A right-left combo lands from Ribeiro.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ribeiro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ribeiro takes one to the side of the head.
#T1#
Whack! Ming lands a heavy head kick that drops Ribeiro. The ref tackles Ming to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Ribeiro was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Penny Ming!
Penny Ming is the new lightweight champion! |
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Event:
GFC 205 TOURNAMENT FINAL ROUND
Date: Jan 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Ming fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ming throws a jab when Svidrauskas was well out of range.
Svidrauskas went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ming scores with a nice head shot.#CL#
Svidrauskas forces Ming back against the cage and clinches.
Svidrauskas scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Ming escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Svidrauskas moves away from the strike by Ming.
It looked like Svidrauskas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Svidrauskas's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Svidrauskas duly obliges.
Ming lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ming uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Svidrauskas.
Ming tries to clinch but Svidrauskas moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ming lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The fighters circling - Svidrauskas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Svidrauskas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Svidrauskas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ming manages to avoid it.
Ming lands a high kick!
Ming throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Svidrauskas's head.#ROC2#Svidrauskas is rocked!
Penny Ming seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ming circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Svidrauskas to the canvas! Svidrauskas doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Ming keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Penny Ming! |
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Event:
GFC 155-205 tournament round 2
Date: Dec 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Ming lands with a kick to the temple. Stonks shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT#It looks like Mark Stonks has been cut.
Stonks tries for a takedown but Ming sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stonks takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ming tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stonks takes one to the chin there.
Stonks keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stonks misses with a few strikes there.
Ming tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stonks swivels and escapes.
A nice side step and Stonks releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ming lands a head kick. Stonks smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Ming! Stonks is out on his feet! Ming rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Stonks is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Stonks is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Penny Ming! |
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Event:
155/205 lb tournament round 1
Date: Dec 19, 2021 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Corleone.
Ming fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Corleone looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ming works the jab nicely.
Ming tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Corleone defends well and Ming ends up having to push Corleone into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ming.
Corleone falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ming counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ming cracks Corleone with a good jab.#CL2#
Ming drives through and clinches with Corleone against the cage.
#TD#
Corleone lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Corleone wants to work for an arm triangle but Ming is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ming is controlling Corleone's trapped leg to prevent Corleone from advancing to side control.
Corleone trying to control the pace. #T1#
Ming is not content to let Corleone control the position.
Ming preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Corleone stops Ming from getting back to his feet.
Corleone thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ming's head.
Corleone looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Corleone 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ming is trying to control but can't.
Corleone seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ming wants to get back to his feet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ming trying to control here.
Corleone winds up and cracks Ming with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ming pushes Corleone off looking to stand but Corleone dives back in and keeps control.
Corleone prevents Ming from improving his position.
Ming trying to control but Corleone postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A good leg kick by Ming.
Ming goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#It looks like Riccardo Corleone has been cut.
Penny Ming seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corleone on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Corleone doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A lazy left from Ming finds it's target.#T3#
Ming tries to clinch there but Corleone circles away.
Ming thuds his shin into the meat of Corleone's side.
Corleone backs away from a small jab... but Ming lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Corleone crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Ming with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Penny Ming! |
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