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Event:
VF 15: M Jones Vs. Parera
Date: Jan 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Mcmahon tries to bum rush Ross with a series of wild strikes but Ross uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mcmahon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ross throws a nice looking combination but Mcmahon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch combination from Ross misses.
Ross tries to bum rush Mcmahon with a series of wild strikes but Mcmahon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Ross gets tackled into the cage by Mcmahon. Mcmahon maintains the clinch.
Ross tries to throw a body punch but Mcmahon avoids it by throwing Ross back against the cage.
Ross is pushing Mcmahon up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mcmahon being controlled against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Ross for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#TD2#
Mcmahon ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mcmahon no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Mcmahon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ross manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Mcmahon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Mcmahon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ross works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ross keeping moving, preventing Mcmahon from controlling successfully. #SU2#
Mcmahon stands up and waves to Ross to follow him.
Nice takedown defense from Ross. No joy for Mcmahon on that attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Ross as Mcmahon shoots in.
No joy there for Ross, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A punch lands to the side of Mcmahon 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT#It looks like Alijah Mcmahon has been cut.
Isiah Ross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Ross moves into the clinch.
Ross pushes Mcmahon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ross looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mcmahon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ross fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Isiah Ross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alijah Mcmahon.
Mcmahon doesn't manage to clinch there - Ross circles away.
Mcmahon takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
Ross avoids the head kick by Mcmahon.
Mcmahon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ross's waist but Ross gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mcmahon off to one side.
Mcmahon looks winded!
Mcmahon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ross circles away.
Ross is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mcmahon is looking to clinch but Ross is avoiding it.
Ross works the jab nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ross fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A shot to the liver by Ross. Beautiful body shot.
Mcmahon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL#
Ross closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Ross.
Ross displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mcmahon up against the cage.
Ross lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ross stalling against the cage.
Ross lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T3#
Ross lands an uppercut.
Ross is stalling here.
Mcmahon is trying to force a seperation but Ross has the dominant position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ross.
Ross slows down the pace here.
Ross stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ross lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Ross scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ross lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mcmahon backwards.
Ross gets through Mcmahon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
Ross throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short left from Ross. #ROC#Mcmahon is rocked!
Ross lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Mcmahon to his knees! Ross keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isiah Ross! |
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Event:
VF 11: Ross Vs. Whyte
Date: Dec 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Mcmahon's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mcmahon duly obliges.
Jack tries to clinch up
letting Mcmahon counter with a right hand. #CL#
Mcmahon moves into range and clinches up with Jack.
Jack tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mcmahon's elbow.
Jack is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mcmahon lands an elbow that stopped Jack in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#It looks like Reed Jack has been cut.#TD#
Mcmahon pulls Jack into guard.
#SU2#
Jack gets to his feet - Mcmahon follows without any prompting.
Jack shoots in for a double leg but Mcmahon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Jack darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mcmahon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jack. #T1#
Jack controlling the action here.
Jack throwing shots but Mcmahon is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Mcmahon is pushing off trying to get to his feet. Jack has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook… has he got it?? YES! Mcmahon is tapping! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Reed Jack! |
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Event:
VF 8: Richardson Vs. Harrison
Date: Dec 08, 2023 |
Reed Jack really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 209.5, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Alijah Mcmahon was cancelled. |
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Event:
VF 5: Gilmore Vs. Tesla
Date: Nov 17, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Mcmahon dives in and scores a takedown into Chavan's guard.
Chavan pulls Mcmahon in close to prevent any damage.
Mcmahon scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mcmahon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chavan wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Mcmahon is now in half guard.
Chavan trying to hold on to Mcmahon's head to control him but Mcmahon postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcmahon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Mcmahon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chavan tries to roll over but Mcmahon keeps him under control.
Chavan wants to control but Mcmahon is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chavan desperately trying to maintain half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Chavan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Chavan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Chavan is breathing heavily.
Mcmahon trying to control but Chavan is working from the bottom.
Chavan can't keep his opponent in guard - Mcmahon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mcmahon controlling the pace. #T3#
Chavan is trying to get back to full guard.
Mcmahon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mcmahon thows a huge punch but Chavan dodges it nicely.
Chavan wants to improve his position but Mcmahon is controlling well.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chavan tries to bum rush Mcmahon with a series of wild strikes but Mcmahon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice combination there by Chavan.
Chavan throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Mcmahon closes the distance and pushes Chavan back into the cage.#TD2#
Mcmahon gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Mcmahon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
Mcmahon stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alijah Mcmahon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Mcmahon forces Chavan back against the cage and clinches.
Chavan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Our sources have told us that Chavan has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Mcmahon tries to land knees in the clinch but Chavan avoids the damage to the body.
Mcmahon wants a takedown.
Chavan wants to get back to striking at distance but Mcmahon won't allow it.
Chavan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mcmahon stalling against the cage.
Mcmahon wants a takedown.
Shubham Chavan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alijah Mcmahon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavan letting Mcmahon take a breather here.
Mcmahon working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Chavan breaks from the clinch.
Mcmahon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
A punch combination from Chavan misses.
Mcmahon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mcmahon is breathing heavily.
Chavan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mcmahon tries to clinch there but Chavan circles away.
Chavan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Chavan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chavan misses with a few strikes there.
#CL2#
Mcmahon rushes Chavan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mcmahon jumps guard but Chavan stands there with Mcmahon around his waist. Mcmahon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC#
Chavan breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Chavan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shubham Chavan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chavan just misses with a punch to the body.
Shubham Chavan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Mcmahon shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mcmahon was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mcmahon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chavan keeps working. #SU2#
Mcmahon decides to stand back up.
Mcmahon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mcmahon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Mcmahon fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Chavan to the ground. Mcmahon is now in Chavan's guard.
Chavan looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Mcmahon throws a big elbow that misses.
Mcmahon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mcmahon postures up in Chavan's guard and throws a big left but Chavan blocks it.
Mcmahon passes Chavan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mcmahon is taking a breather. Chavan 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.#SU2#
Mcmahon stands up and beckons Chavan to join him on the feet. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#CL2#
Mcmahon moves into the clinch.
Chavan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mcmahon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Chavan has had enough of the clinch but Mcmahon keeps him there for the moment.
Chavan tries to circle away but Mcmahon has him pinned against the cage.
Chavan taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Mcmahon - that landed with a thud.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Mcmahon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Chavan enables Mcmahon to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Chavan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mcmahon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alijah Mcmahon 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. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Mcmahon shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Chavan kicks Mcmahon off and gets back to his feet.
Shubham Chavan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mcmahon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chavan sprawls well. Chavan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mcmahon gets slowly back to his feet.
Chavan dodges the punch combination from Mcmahon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcmahon moves forwards but Chavan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chavan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mcmahon circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Chavan throws a right and a left that Mcmahon avoids nicely.
A low kick lands for Mcmahon.
Mcmahon misses with a double jab.
Mcmahon tries to close the distance and clinch but Chavan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Chavan gets caught flat footed, as Mcmahon shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mcmahon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SU2#
Mcmahon decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Chavan, up you get! #TD2#
Mcmahon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Chavan explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
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!#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mcmahon.
Mcmahon tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T2#
Chavan is trying to get back to half guard.#SU2#
Mcmahon stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Mcmahon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chavan as he avoids it easily.
Chavan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mcmahon circles away quickly and effectively.#T3#
Chavan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chavan sets himself, and Mcmahon steps forward looking for the clinch! Chavan avoids it this time.
Mcmahon shoots in for a double leg but Chavan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shubham Chavan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alijah Mcmahon.
Chavan tries to bum rush Mcmahon with a series of wild strikes but Mcmahon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mcmahon closes the distance and clinches up with Chavan, looking for a takedown. Mcmahon pushes Chavan against the cage but Chavan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As Mcmahon looks to move away, Chavan throws a big counter combo but Mcmahon just gets out of the way.
Shubham Chavan is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mcmahon.
Chavan is trying to control Mcmahon's posture but Mcmahon avoids it.
Mcmahon throws a strike aimed at the side of Chavan's head but Chavan avoids it well.#SUB2#
Mcmahon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4##SUB2#
Mcmahon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcmahon prevents Chavan from escaping the position.
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 Shubham Chavan.
I think Mcmahon 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alijah Mcmahon! |
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