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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2023 |
#R1#
McDavid with a lazy takedown attempt
and Contra counters with a right hand to the body.
McDavid misses with an uppercut. Contra saw that one coming.
McDavid moves out of range of the strikes.
Contra connects with a jab.
McDavid gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Contra cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Contra misses with a series of wild punches.
McDavid scores with a jab to the jaw.
McDavid doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
Contra clinches up with McDavid and pushes him back against the cage.
Contra tries a body shot but McDavid blocks it.
Contra lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McDavid wants a takedown.
Quail Contra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor McDavid.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Contra struggles to land a body shot inside as McDavid controls his hands.
Contra digs a right hand underneath McDavid's ribcage. McDavid let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T1#
Contra lands a left hand that snaps the head of McDavid backwards.
A short uppercut from Contra.
Contra scores with a shot to the side of McDavid's head.
Contra tries a body shot but McDavid blocks it.
McDavid drops down looking for an ankle pick but Contra pulls his leg out and moves away.
Good shot there by Contra.
McDavid is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McDavid dives in for a single leg takedown but Contra sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Contra fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McDavid, pushing him back against the cage.
McDavid goes for a takedown attempt but Contra pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Contra smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
McDavid walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McDavid takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Contra connects with a nice looking jab.
#CL#
Contra takes the fight into the clinch.
Contra cracks McDavid with a nice body shot.
Contra lands a hook that snaps the head of McDavid backwards.
Contra doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Contra lands an uppercut.
McDavid has Contra pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Contra manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nice body punch from Contra - that landed with a thud.
Contra stops a takedown attempt from McDavid.
McDavid looks winded!
Contra lands a right hand. #ROC#McDavid is rocked!
Contra lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McDavid is still on wobbly legs! Can Contra finish him?
Contra lands a body punch. #T3#
Contra lands a right hand that snaps the head of McDavid backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Contra.
Contra digs a right hand underneath McDavid's ribcage. McDavid let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Contra lands a shoulder strike.
Contra lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops McDavid to his knees! Contra keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quail Contra! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 25, 2023 |
#R1#
McDavid wants to clinch.
McDavid fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
McDavid tries to keep at a distance but Davis has taken the fight into the clinch.
McDavid drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC#
Davis breaks from the clinch.
Davis tries to clinch there but McDavid circles away.
McDavid drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Davis defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McDavid defends well and Davis ends up having to push McDavid into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McDavid has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Davis wants to break free but McDavid has control.
McDavid blocks an elbow strike from Davis.
#TD#
Davis pulls guard effortlessly. #T1#
Davis trying to control the position.
Davis looking for a sweep. Not yet Davis, not yet.
McDavid stays in close to Davis's body and controls the position.
McDavid trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Davis 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##SU#
Davis decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #TD2#
McDavid shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than McDavid was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T2#
Davis gets back to half guard.
Davis wants to control but McDavid is keeping busy.
Davis is pressing down on McDavid's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McDavid showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Davis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McDavid looking to pass the guard.
McDavid really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Davis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McDavid controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
McDavid's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Davis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McDavid defends it easily.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
McDavid sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Davis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#TD2#
McDavid shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Davis napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDavid just content to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davis sneaks back into half 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 Don Davis will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Davis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
McDavid drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Davis working a defensive guard here.
Davis wants to stand and escape but McDavid is having none of it.
McDavid slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Don Davis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
McDavid bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
McDavid 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 Davis's shoulder. That is not cool.
You can see the frustration on Davis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McDavid just content to control the position.
Davis tries to improve position but can't.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
McDavid taking a breather here.
More stalling from McDavid.#T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Don Davis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Davis tries to clinch but McDavid is having none of it.
A combination from Davis does no damage. #TD2#
Davis tries to sprawl but McDavid drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Davis is trying to maintain the position but McDavid is very close to passing his half guard.
Well, if McDavid 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.
Let's hope that McDavid 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.#T4#
Davis wants to control but McDavid is keeping busy.
McDavid content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Davis shoots in for a double leg but McDavid sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Connor McDavid 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! This is the final round!#R3#
Davis shoots in for a takedown but McDavid shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
McDavid bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
McDavid throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The referee asks McDavid politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. McDavid prefers to stall for the moment though.
McDavid fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Davis being controlled for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDavid with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Davis is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, McDavid asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Davis misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
A lull in the action here as McDavid stalls from top position.
Davis is trying to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here.
Davis is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McDavid slows the pace down. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McDavid has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL2#
McDavid fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Davis, pushing him back against the cage.
Davis is trying to stall.
McDavid tries for a takedown. No joy.
Davis gets underhooks to prevent McDavid's takedown attempt.
McDavid is trying to drag Davis to the mat but Davis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Don Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor McDavid.
Davis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Davis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McDavid.
Davis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T3#
McDavid has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Davis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Davis stops a takedown attempt from McDavid.
Davis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Davis prevents a takedown attempt there.
Davis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McDavid gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Davis is pressed up against the cage. McDavid has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Davis down to the mat. Davis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Davis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McDavid. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
McDavid closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Davis did well to prevent McDavid getting side control.
McDavid is taking a breather. Davis 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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from McDavid.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Davis tries to roll over but McDavid keeps him under control.
McDavid slows the pace down in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Connor McDavid comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McDavid 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor McDavid! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Galarza shoots in looking for a takedown. McDavid tries to sprawl out of it but Galarza keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McDavid manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
McDavid dives in and scores a takedown into Galarza's guard.
McDavid connects with a couple of short punches.
Galarza throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#SUB#
Galarza is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McDavid controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Galarza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Galarza is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! McDavid rolls with it to try and escape but Galarza cranks on the arm and McDavid is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daniel Galarza! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Koch fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Koch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
McDavid has Koch up against the cage in a clinch.
Koch wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Koch tries for a takedown but McDavid manages to get underhooks.
Koch lands a nice uppercut.
Koch can't break the clinch.
McDavid drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Koch gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Koch is trying to drag McDavid to the mat but McDavid just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jovin Koch. 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.
Koch changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McDavid fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD2#
Koch gets caught flat footed, as McDavid shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Koch pushes McDavid off and gets back to his feet.
#T1##TD2#
McDavid throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Koch was covering up waiting for the punch and McDavid finishes the takedown easily into guard.
McDavid is stalling in the full guard.
Koch wants to stand up but McDavid is controlling him.
Koch throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Koch 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.#T2#
Koch being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Koch has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McDavid can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McDavid is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
McDavid shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T3#
McDavid with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Koch wants to control but McDavid is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McDavid sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Koch wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Well, if McDavid 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.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
McDavid scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
A lull in the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Connor McDavid will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
McDavid darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Koch wants to improve his position but McDavid is controlling well.
Koch wants to control but McDavid is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koch looks like he's trying to stand up.
Koch slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McDavid sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1##SUB#
Koch is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Koch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McDavid is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McDavid tries to clinch there but Koch circles away.
#TD2#
McDavid looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Koch!#T2#
McDavid working away.
McDavid controlling the position.
Koch wants to control but McDavid postures up.
McDavid staying calm.
Koch is trying to improve his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McDavid tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
McDavid is staying tight to Koch's torso, preventing him from escaping.
McDavid's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
McDavid scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
McDavid controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
More stalling from McDavid.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Connor McDavid 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
McDavid tries to close the distance and clinch up but Koch swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
McDavid scores with a takedown into Koch's guard.
McDavid has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Koch is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McDavid defends well.
McDavid is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McDavid with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that McDavid 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.#T1##SUB#
McDavid avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Koch trying to keep a closed guard but McDavid is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jovin Koch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Koch tries to clinch but McDavid is having none of it.
Koch is looking to clinch but McDavid is avoiding it.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McDavid tries to clinch there but Koch circles away.
#TD2#
McDavid closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
McDavid controlling the position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from McDavid.#T3#
McDavid really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Koch. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Connor McDavid is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McDavid is continuing to stall.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Koch tries to buck McDavid off but McDavid is having none of it.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Koch seems a little lost for a moment, as McDavid dominates the positioning.
Koch manages to get back to half guard.
McDavid takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Koch closes the distance and clinches up with McDavid, looking for a takedown. Koch pushes McDavid against the cage but McDavid circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Koch drops his hands momentarily and McDavid takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Koch throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and McDavid counters with a takedown into side control.
McDavid just content to control the position.
Jovin Koch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The adventures of McDavid the control monster continue. Boring.
And that's the end of the fight!
Connor McDavid comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McDavid 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor McDavid! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
#R1#
McDavid moves in looking to clinch but Zapata pushes him off.#TD#
McDavid shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McDavid showed some decent athleticism there.
McDavid knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zapata on the ground.
Zapata is looking to improve his position.
McDavid seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDavid scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zapata is trying to get back to full guard.
Zapata keeps trying to improve his position.
McDavid is taking a breather. Zapata 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.#T1#
Zapata wants to control but McDavid is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McDavid is taking a breather. Zapata 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.
Zapata trying to control from the bottom.
McDavid trying to control the pace.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zapata circles away from the clinch attempt.
As McDavid backs off Zapata throws a huge counter combo but McDavid manages to avoid it all.
Zapata connects with a good right hand that stumbles McDavid. McDavid circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McDavid connects with a jab.
McDavid avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD#
McDavid closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Zapata to the mat! Zapata manages to get full guard.
McDavid is pushing down on Zapata's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zapata is fighting to maintain full guard but McDavid has managed to sneak the leg through.
McDavid looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McDavid is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Zapata looks winded!#T3#
McDavid's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
McDavid has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McDavid seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Zapata for as long as he can get away with.
McDavid is looking to advance position but Zapata won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDavid is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McDavid is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Connor McDavid dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD#
McDavid fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Zapata to the ground. McDavid is now in Zapata's guard.
Connor McDavid overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McDavid stopping the sweep attempt from Zapata.
McDavid looking to pass the guard.
McDavid is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
This is a sustained period of stalling by McDavid.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDavid trying to move into half guard but instead Zapata has managed to sweep!#REVB##T1#
McDavid wants to sweep here but Zapata controlling him for the moment.
McDavid preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McDavid looking for a sweep. Not yet McDavid, not yet.
Zapata won't allow McDavid to get back to his feet.
Zapata postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zapata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Zapata is breathing heavily.
Zapata stopping the sweep attempt from McDavid.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
No joy there for Zapata, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD#
McDavid throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Zapata was covering up waiting for the punch and McDavid finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Zapata keeping full guard, as McDavid tries to pass.
McDavid is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Further stalling from McDavid.#T3#
McDavid continues to hold on tight.
McDavid continues to stall.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD#
McDavid feints and as Zapata raises his hands in defense, McDavid changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
McDavid missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McDavid is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
McDavid sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McDavid passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Zapata trying to remain calm as McDavid controls from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Connor McDavid dominated that second round.
That's time! McDavid's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD#
McDavid scores with a takedown into Zapata's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McDavid accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McDavid showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McDavid trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDavid's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Zapata takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
McDavid has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
McDavid shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Zapata manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
McDavid is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McDavid stands up over Zapata, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Zapata keeping full guard, as McDavid tries to pass. #T2#
McDavid 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.
McDavid sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Zapata's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDavid not doing much here.
McDavid scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McDavid controlling the pace. #T3#
McDavid throwing shots but Zapata is blocking nicely.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Connor McDavid is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD#
McDavid gets a double leg takedown into Zapata's guard.
McDavid controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
McDavid is pushing down on Zapata's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zapata is fighting to maintain full guard but McDavid has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Well, if McDavid 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.
McDavid wants to free his trapped foot but Zapata is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Connor McDavid showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McDavid, 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor McDavid! |
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