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Event:
EMPIRE 7: Polo vs Dangerfield
Date: Jul 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Geits attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mcgee stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mcgee wants it to stay on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Geits.
Despite the aggression on Mcgee's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mcgee fails to land the takedown.
Geits changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mcgee tries to avoid it but Geits manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mcgee to the ground. Mcgee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pasha Geits. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice combination there by Geits.
Geits will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Mcgee instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Mcgee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mcgee stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mcgee wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Geits with that takedown attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Geits blocks the leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Geits blocks the low kick.
Geits uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mcgee.
Geits shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T1#
Geits throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL2#
Mcgee gets a clinch.
Mcgee throws a head punch that misses.
Geits can't break the clinch.
Geits tries to break the clinch but Mcgee is controlling the position.
Geits working hard to break the clinch.#TD2#
Mcgee has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Geits clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Geits trying to control the hands but Mcgee breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Mcgee is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Geits knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Geits for a finish.
Geits has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Mcgee.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2#
Mcgee working for the choke.
Geits trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Geits is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Mcgee is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Geits trying to control the hands but Mcgee won't let him.
Geits is in bad spot here.
Good control from Mcgee.
Geits rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T3#
Geits trying to control here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Geits looking for submissions off his back.
Well, if Mcgee is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mcgee is thwarting Geits's attempts to control the position.
Mcgee is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Geits reverses the position - he's now on top in Mcgee's guard. #SUB2#
Mcgee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Geits gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Geits landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Geits postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trip Mcgee dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Mcgee goes for a double leg but Geits avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Geits continues to drive forward.
Mcgee throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Geits's waist but Geits gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mcgee off to one side.
A telegraphed right hand from Geits misses the target.
Geits has a takedown stuffed.
Geits rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mcgee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Geits throws a series of punches but Mcgee moves out of range.
Geits moves in looking to clinch but Mcgee pushes him off.#CL2#
Mcgee pushes Geits up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Mcgee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mcgee avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geits tries to clinch there but Mcgee circles away.
Mcgee is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice sprawl there from Mcgee as Geits shoots in.#CL2#
Mcgee forces Geits back against the cage and clinches.
Geits wants to take the fight to the mat but Mcgee manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pasha Geits. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee calls for Mcgee to work.
#T1##BC2#
Mcgee breaks from the clinch.
Mcgee changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Geits tries to avoid it but Mcgee manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Geits to the ground. Geits escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Geits shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Geits shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mcgee as he jumps to the side.
Mcgee lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Geits closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Pasha Geits is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Geits pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mcgee back to the cage. Geits follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A punch combination from Geits misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Geits looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mcgee looks for a takedown but Geits sprawls well.
Geits tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mcgee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mcgee is looking for a takedown.
Geits is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Mcgee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Geits is defended easily by Mcgee.
Mcgee shoots in and drives through. Geits sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Geits.
Mcgee swats away the attempt to clinch by Geits.
Geits shoots in looking for a takedown but Mcgee manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Geits's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T3#
Geits tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mcgee is able to avoid easily.
Geits misses with a double jab.
Geits shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mcgee swats away the attempt to clinch by Geits.
Mcgee shoots for a double leg takedown but Geits sprawls well. He's pushed Mcgee's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Geits defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mcgee.
Mcgee takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mcgee shoots for a double leg takedown but Geits sprawls well. He's pushed Mcgee's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Geits throws a big counter combination but Mcgee scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Geits misses with a jab, cross combination.
Geits shoots in looking for a takedown. Mcgee tries to sprawl out of it but Geits keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mcgee manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
Geits shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mcgee sprawls well. Mcgee wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Geits gets slowly back to his feet.
Pasha Geits seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Geits fails with an attempt to clinch.
Geits misses with a wild combination.
#CL2#
Mcgee gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mcgee throws a knee to the head but misses.
Geits wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Geits is trying to pull guard but Mcgee has him pressed against the cage.
Geits looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Mcgee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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 Pasha Geits 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. 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#
Mcgee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mcgee tries to counter by closing the distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Geits or perhaps it was just good defense by Mcgee, which made it look bad.
Mcgee throws a big counter head kick but Geits avoids it with no problem.
Left hook, right uppercut from Geits.
Geits gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Mcgee moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Mcgee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mcgee tries to score a power double leg takedown but Geits sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mcgee somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Mcgee drives through and clinches with Geits against the cage.
#BC2#
Mcgee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Geits shoots in looking for a takedown but Mcgee manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Geits's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pasha Geits. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Geits fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mcgee dives in for a single leg takedown but Geits sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mcgee dives in for a single leg takedown but Geits sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Geits lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mcgee's sensitive parts. #TD2#
Mcgee bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Geits is trying to control Mcgee's posture but Mcgee avoids it.
Trip Mcgee has got the better of the ground game so far.
You can see the frustration on Geits's face as Mcgee controls the position.
Mcgee fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Geits gets back to half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Mcgee is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Geits trying to hold on to Mcgee's head to control him but Mcgee postures up.
Mcgee throwing shots but Geits is blocking nicely.
Geits gets back to full guard.
Geits is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mcgee is controlling him.
Geits looking to control.
#T3##SUB#
Geits working for a triangle but Mcgee defends it easily.
Geits working a defensive guard here.
Geits wants to stand but Mcgee is controlling the position.
Geits not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
Mcgee is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#ES#
Geits is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Mcgee presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Geits wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Mcgee breaks from the clinch.
Geits shoots in and drives through. Mcgee sprawls well.
Geits scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Geits uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mcgee.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Geits tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mcgee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Geits tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mcgee shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Geits as he avoids it easily.
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 Pasha Geits.
I think Geits has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pasha Geits!
A relieved looking Pasha Geits thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
EMPIRE FN1
Date: Jun 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Dias blocks a low kick nicely.#TD2#
Mcgee changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dias looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dias can't do much from the bottom here.
Dias manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Dias looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mcgee pushes Dias off looking to stand but Dias dives back in and keeps control.
Dias is keen to just control but Mcgee is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Mcgee looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Dias works his foot free and advances to mount.
Dias pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Dias controlling the position easily from mount.
Mcgee is trying to escape the mount.
Dias tries to control but Mcgee wriggling away.
Dias content just to control the position here. #T2##SUB#
Dias working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Dias throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Dias wants to control the pace but Mcgee is squirming around nicely.
Mcgee is trying desperately to improve position.
Mcgee is squirming around, avoiding Dias's attempts to control the action.
Mcgee has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Mcgee trying to control the action but Dias just sinks the hooks in.
Dias missing with strikes. #T3##SUB#
Dias sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Mcgee taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vinny Dias! |
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Event:
EMPIRE 2
Date: May 07, 2022 |
#R1#
Bianchi throws a hook to the side of Mcgee's head but Mcgee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD#
Bianchi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bianchi is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Bianchi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Mcgee is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bianchi distracts Mcgee with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bianchi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bianchi postures up.
Bianchi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mcgee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bianchi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bianchi stops Mcgee from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcgee working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bianchi.
Bianchi looking to pass the guard.
Bianchi is looking to work some ground and pound but Mcgee has wrist control.#T1#
Bianchi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mcgee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mcgee utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bianchi cracks Mcgee with a solid left hand.
Mcgee looking to control.
Bianchi is pushing down on Mcgee's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mcgee is fighting to maintain full guard but Bianchi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mcgee has hold of Bianchi's hands but Bianchi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mcgee tries to get to full guard but Bianchi has control of the leg.
Nice strikes from Bianchi there.
Mcgee is holding on to half guard well.
Mcgee tries to roll over but Bianchi keeps him under control.
Mcgee is staying active underneath Bianchi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bianchi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mcgee taking some punishment here, with Bianchi in his half guard. #T2#
Bianchi drops an elbow to the side of Mcgee's head.
Bianchi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bianchi trying to control from half guard but Mcgee is working away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bianchi is thwarting Mcgee's attempts to control the position.
Bianchi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mcgee with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mcgee tries to roll over but Bianchi keeps him under control.
Mcgee has hold of Bianchi's hands but Bianchi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bianchi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bianchi working Mcgee over with strikes.
Bianchi is looking to take a break and control but Mcgee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Mcgee tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Bianchi slips a nice elbow through Mcgee's hands, connecting with Mcgee's forehead.
Mcgee taking some punishment here, with Bianchi in his half guard.
Bianchi working Mcgee over with strikes.
Bianchi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bianchi working the head and body with strikes.
Bianchi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
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. Bianchi connects with a nice short shot to Mcgee's temple.
Bianchi trying to pass the guard but Mcgee defending well.
Bianchi wants to take a breather but Mcgee is having none of it.
Bianchi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bianchi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bianchi is nestled in close to Mcgee, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mcgee wants to control but Bianchi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mcgee looks winded!#T4#
Bianchi working over Mcgee with some ground and pound. Mcgee looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mcgee has hold of Bianchi's hands but Bianchi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bianchi trying to control the action but Mcgee is working from the bottom.
Mcgee on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mcgee is staying active underneath Bianchi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mcgee can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bianchi 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.
Mcgee taking some punishment here, with Bianchi in his half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bianchi lands strikes from half guard.
Mcgee holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Ground and pound from Bianchi.
Bianchi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bianchi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mcgee has hold of Bianchi's hands but Bianchi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bianchi working Mcgee over with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jovani Bianchi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Mcgee slips under a jab from Bianchi.
Mcgee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bianchi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mcgee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bianchi throws a lazy right hand but Mcgee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mcgee feints the counter takedown.
Mcgee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD#
Bianchi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bianchi works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Bianchi connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mcgee some visible discomfort.
Bianchi grinds an elbow into Mcgee's temple.
Jovani Bianchi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bianchi trying to control the position but Mcgee is working away.
Bianchi tries to score with some ground and pound. Mcgee controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Mcgee sneaks back into half guard.
Ground and pound from Bianchi.
Mcgee is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bianchi scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Bianchi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mcgee!
Bianchi 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.
Bianchi lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bianchi is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bianchi lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Bianchi breaks from Mcgee's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Mcgee is looking to improve his position but Bianchi isn't that keen on the idea.
Bianchi tries to control but Mcgee wriggling away.
Bianchi lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mcgee hang on?
Bianchi lands a big shot there that rocks Mcgee but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bianchi looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mcgee is in a horrible position here. Bianchi smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bianchi lands with some strikes.
Bianchi with a couple of short strikes.
Mcgee throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. #T2#
Bianchi lands a couple of good shots and Mcgee has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Mcgee is breathing heavily.
Bianchi has Mcgee flattened out and is raining down punches.
Bianchi is hanging on to Mcgee's back as he tries to escape.
Mcgee wants to control his opponent's hands but Bianchi gets his hands free.
Bianchi loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Mcgee hold on?
Bianchi is punishing Mcgee with some ground and pound.
Bianchi loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Mcgee hold on?
Bianchi loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Mcgee hold on?
Bianchi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mcgee can do to turn this around?
Bianchi gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Bianchi lands shots from the back.
Bianchi scores with strikes from the back.
Bianchi lands punches and elbows.
Bianchi lands punches and elbows.
Bianchi throwing damaging strikes from the back! Mcgee could be in trouble here!
#T3#
Bianchi softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Bianchi. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Mcgee covers up after that shot from Bianchi.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bianchi gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Bianchi throwing damaging strikes from the back! Mcgee could be in trouble here!
Mcgee grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Bianchi is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Bianchi gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Bianchi gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Bianchi apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Decent striking displayed by Bianchi there.
Bianchi takes a swing at Mcgee's ribcage but misses.
Bianchi jabs Mcgee right on the nose. Mcgee blinks but takes it well.#TD#
Bianchi gets a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bianchi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bianchi drops an elbow to the side of Mcgee's head. #T4#
Bianchi working Mcgee over with strikes.
Mcgee on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bianchi is trying to control the action in half guard but Mcgee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bianchi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bianchi lands a nice short elbow.
Bianchi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bianchi lands a nice short elbow.
Bianchi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mcgee is looking to escape.
Bianchi working over Mcgee with some ground and pound. Mcgee looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bianchi slips a nice elbow through Mcgee's hands, connecting with Mcgee's forehead.
Ground and pound from Bianchi.
Ground and pound from Bianchi.
Bianchi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jovani Bianchi dominated that second 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!#R3#
Bianchi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bianchi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mcgee avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Bianchi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bianchi showed some decent athleticism there.
Bianchi thows a huge punch but Mcgee dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bianchi is trying to control the action in half guard but Mcgee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mcgee tries to roll over but Bianchi keeps him under control.
Bianchi working Mcgee over with strikes.
Bianchi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T1#
Nice strikes from Bianchi there.
Bianchi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bianchi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mcgee gets full guard.
Mcgee is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mcgee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bianchi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bianchi stands up over Mcgee, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bianchi landing with the ground and pound.
Mcgee is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bianchi is controlling him.
Bianchi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bianchi works over Mcgee with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
Bianchi connects with a couple of short punches.
Bianchi stays in close to Mcgee's body and controls the position.
Bianchi postures up in Mcgee's guard and throws a big left but Mcgee blocks it.
Mcgee keeping moving, preventing Bianchi from controlling successfully.
Bianchi landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Mcgee is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mcgee looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bianchi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mcgee wants to get back to his feet but Bianchi is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3#
Bianchi landing with the ground and pound.
Bianchi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bianchi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bianchi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mcgee's head.
Bianchi with a nice head shot there.
Bianchi postures up and lands a big shot to Mcgee's brow.
Bianchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcgee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bianchi cracks Mcgee with a solid left hand.
Bianchi with a nice head shot there.
Mcgee is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Mcgee prevents Bianchi from standing back up.
#T4#
Mcgee performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bianchi wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcgee seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bianchi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Trip Mcgee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jovani Bianchi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bianchi is trying to stand.
Bianchi trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jovani Bianchi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bianchi 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:26
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jovani Bianchi!
An out of breath Jovani Bianchi 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:
EMPIRE 1
Date: Apr 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Mcgee misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Trapperson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Trapperson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trapperson working away.
Mcgee knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Trapperson on the ground.#SUB2#
Trapperson is trying to get an arm triangle but Mcgee is defending well.
Mcgee wants to control but Trapperson postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgee is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mcgee is trying to control Trapperson's posture but Trapperson avoids it. #T1##SUB2#
Trapperson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Trapperson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mcgee is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mcgee tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Trapperson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Trapperson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Trapperson working away.#T2#
Mcgee is looking for a sweep.
Mcgee on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mcgee tries to get out of the position.
Trapperson trying to control the action but Mcgee is working from the bottom.
Mcgee is looking to regain half guard here but Trapperson keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Trapperson is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Mcgee looks calm but he's in trouble here. Trapperson gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Mcgee is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Trapperson lets go of the hold and Mcgee can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Trappy Trapperson! |
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