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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Byzantium 32
Date: Mar 06, 2021 |
#R1#
McGregor stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McGregor wants it to stay on the feet.
Porter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McGregor swivels and escapes.
Porter misses with the combination.
Porter throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Porter closes the distance and clinches.
The referee calls for McGregor to work.
Come on Porter - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short right from Porter on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
McGregor ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McGregor no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T1#
McGregor is pulling down on Porter's head to control his posture. #SU2#
Porter gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Porter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGregor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Porter throws a combination that misses
and McGregor counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Porter scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Porter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Porter wants to slow McGregor down by chopping away at his legs. #CL#
McGregor has Porter up against the cage in a clinch.
Porter lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T2#
Porter lands a body punch in the clinch.
Porter lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC2#
Porter breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Porter rushes McGregor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGregor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Porter walks away with a smile on his face. McGregor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jay Porter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Porter fails to land with a series of punches.
Porter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McGregor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Porter shoots in for a takedown but McGregor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Aidan McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Porter.
A good leg kick by Porter. #TD#
McGregor feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T3#
McGregor's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Porter wants to stand up but McGregor is controlling him.
Porter keeping full guard, as McGregor tries to pass.
McGregor engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Porter is pulling down on McGregor's head. It's preventing any offense from McGregor, at least for the moment.
Porter being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McGregor passes Porter's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Porter is trying to stand.
McGregor is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Porter is staying active underneath McGregor, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
McGregor drives through with a takedown into Porter's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
McGregor stays in close to Porter's body and controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Porter 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##CL2#
Porter forces McGregor back against the cage and clinches.
Porter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Porter breaks from the clinch.
McGregor walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McGregor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Porter moves into the clinch.
McGregor wants a takedown.
Porter lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Aidan McGregor has been cut.#BC2#
Porter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
McGregor rushes Porter and presses him up against the cage.
Porter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Porter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Porter leaning against his opponent.
#BC2#
Porter manages to break the clinch.
#T1##KD2#
Porter drops McGregor with a nice combination! Porter dives into McGregor's guard, looking to finish!
McGregor is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Porter wanted to stand there but McGregor had control of the position.
Porter passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Porter stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Porter throws a front kick that sends McGregor stumbling back into the cage.
Jay Porter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Porter misses with the combination.
McGregor went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T2#
A combination from Porter does no damage.
Porter thuds a left hand into McGregor's body.#CL2#
Porter instigates a clinch.
Porter lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Porter effectively controlling the action here.#BC2#
Porter breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Porter rushes McGregor and presses him up against the cage.
Porter lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Porter breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Porter moves into the clinch successfully.
Porter lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3##BC2#
Porter breaks the clinch.
McGregor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Porter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Porter feints and then cracks McGregor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McGregor down.
Porter dives in and grabs McGregor's left leg, looking for a takedown. McGregor pushes down on Porter's head and hops out.#CL2#
Porter clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Porter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aidan McGregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A chopping leg kick lands by Porter.
Porter misses with a series of wild punches.
#KD2#
Porter drops McGregor with a left and a right! Oh, McGregor is hurt - Porter dives into side control looking to finish!
#ROC2#McGregor is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU2#
Porter has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Oh McGregor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A punch combination from Porter misses. #T4#
Porter lands a leg kick that knocks McGregor off balance momentarily.
McGregor seems to have got his legs back now.#CL2#
McGregor gets tackled into the cage by Porter. Porter maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Porter breaks the clinch.
Porter falls off balance throwing a combination
and McGregor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McGregor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Porter throws a right and a left that both miss.
McGregor is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Porter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGregor circles away quickly and effectively.
McGregor scores with a punch to the head.#CL2#
Porter pushes McGregor up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Porter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGregor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Porter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aidan McGregor's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
McGregor misses with a low kick as Porter jumps back.
Good exchange - Porter coming out on top.
Porter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McGregor is defended easily by Porter.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Porter! But no joy.
Porter moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#Aidan McGregor's cut is getting worse.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Porter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGregor throws a jab when Porter was well out of range.
Porter throws a right and a left that both miss.
McGregor tries to clinch but Porter moves out of range.
Porter is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
Porter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGregor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Porter pushes McGregor up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Porter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Porter pushes McGregor up against the cage in a clinch.
Porter digs a right hand into McGregor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGregor's gas tank.
Porter crunches a lovely knee into McGregor's ribcage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Porter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGregor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Porter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Porter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Porter falls off balance throwing a combination
and Porter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Porter throws a series of punches but McGregor moves out of range. #T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Porter. #TD#
McGregor shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Porter manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Porter manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Porter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGregor shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Porter sprawls well. Porter wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McGregor gets slowly back to his feet.
McGregor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aidan McGregor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Porter wants to slow McGregor down by chopping away at his legs.
McGregor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Porter.
#T3#
McGregor goes for a double leg but Porter avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Porter continues to drive forward.
Porter lands with a short shot to the head.
Porter is pushing McGregor up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC2#
Porter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Porter gets a clinch.
McGregor drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McGregor is looking for a takedown.#T4##BC2#
Porter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Porter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Porter is fighting off a takedown attempt but McGregor is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Porter to the mat. Porter regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Porter is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McGregor is controlling him.
McGregor wants to control from the top but Porter keeps moving.
McGregor controls from within his opponent's guard.
McGregor won't allow Porter to get back to his feet.
Aidan McGregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jay Porter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Porter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Porter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Porter winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Jay Porter!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Jay Porter!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Jay Porter!
Jay Porter wins by unanimous decision!
Jay Porter decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Madness Birth of a Warrior 1
Date: Feb 27, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Young shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McShane manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
McShane pushes Young off and scrambles back to his feet.
Young tries to close the distance and clinch up but McShane swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
McShane changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Young looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
McShane looks up at the clock and then as Young takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, McShane smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
McShane moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
McShane's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Young tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here as McShane stalls from top position.#T1#
Let's hope that McShane 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.
McShane grinds an elbow into Young's temple.
McShane controlling the position from side mount.
McShane in side control lands a decent elbow. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McShane cracks Young with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Young takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
McShane takes a little break here. Young wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB2#
McShane is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Young looks calm but he's in trouble here. McShane gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Young is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! McShane lets go of the hold and Young can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lewis McShane! |
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Event:
SSSD 5
Date: Feb 20, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Haney clinches up against the cage.
Haney is trying to pull guard but Price has him pressed against the cage.
Haney crunches a lovely knee into Price's ribcage.#BC2#
Price manages to break the clinch.
Price works over Haney's head and body with a nice combination.
Price lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Haney on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Price changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Price uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#ROC2#Haney is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Price cracks Haney with a hook to the temple - Haney is on wobbly legs here! Price swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Haney falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Price wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Paul Price!
An out of breath Paul Price 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:
MMMA Kings of Madness 7( LW)
Date: Feb 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Macleod throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Harper moves into the clinch.
Harper connects with a knee to the head.
Harper throws a knee to the head but misses.
Harper connects with a knee to the head.
Macleod tries to circle away but Harper has him pinned against the cage.
Harper tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Macleod tries to circle away but Harper has him pinned against the cage.
Harper with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #BC2#
Macleod breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harper showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Macleod .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macleod misses with a double jab.
Harper is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Macleod .
Macleod keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#T1#
Harper throws a hook to the side of Macleod 's head but Macleod sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Macleod throws a series of punches but Harper moves out of range.
Harper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Macleod .
Macleod unleashes a big counter combination but Harper bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Alfie Harper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Harper forces Macleod back against the cage and clinches.
Harper misses with a knee strike.
Harper lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Harper looking to throw knees to the head but Macleod is blocking nicely.
Macleod wants to get back to striking at distance but Harper won't allow it.
Harper throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T2#
Harper with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC2#
Macleod breaks the clinch.
Harper tries to close the distance and clinch but Macleod swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Harper avoids a punch combination nicely.
Harper looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Macleod misses with a double jab.
#CL2#
Macleod has taken the fight to the clinch.
Macleod displaying some good clinch control by pressing Harper up against the cage.
Harper connects with a knee to the head.
Harper is breathing heavily.#T3#
Harper misses with a knee to the head.
Harper keeps control of Macleod as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Macleod is trying to break free.
Harper throws a knee to the head but misses.
Harper throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Macleod blocks it with crossed arms. #TD2#
Macleod manages to pull guard.
#ES2#
Macleod is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Harper presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Macleod wants to break free but Harper has control.
Harper prevents Macleod from breaking the clinch.
Macleod wants to break the clinch but can't.
Harper misses with a knee strike.
Macleod is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Harper's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Macleod working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Macleod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Macleod throws a nice looking combination but Harper bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Macleod takes the fight into the clinch.
Macleod is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Macleod looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Macleod wants to break the clinch but can't.
Macleod looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Harper with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've been informed that Macleod has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Macleod has had enough of the clinch but Harper keeps him there for the moment.
Macleod wants to break the clinch but can't.
Macleod wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD2#
Macleod ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Macleod no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#ES2#
Macleod pushes Harper off and scrambles back to his feet.
#CL2#
Macleod has closed the distance and engaged Harper in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Macleod 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#
Macleod throws a series of punches but Harper avoids them all with ease.
Macleod misses with a double jab.
Harper tries to counter by clinching up but Macleod breaks away and moves out of range.
Harper tries a low kick but Macleod avoids it.
Harper slips a jab and a cross from Macleod .
Harper finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Despite the aggression on Macleod 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macleod will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Macleod throws a series of punches but Harper moves out of range. #T1#
Macleod blocks a leg kick.
Macleod unleashes a big counter combination but Harper bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Harper misses the target.
Despite the aggression on Macleod 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Danga de danga de dang - Macleod scores with a four punch combination!
Macleod misses with a double jab.
Macleod fails to land with a series of punches.
Harper dodges the punch combination from Macleod .
#T2#
Macleod misses with a wild combination.
Harper tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Macleod manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Harper has managed to clinch.
Harper tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Harper looking to throw knees to the head but Macleod is blocking nicely.
#BC2#
Macleod 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Harper throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Nice sprawl there from Harper as Macleod shoots in.
Harper is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Macleod .
Macleod swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Harper counters by clinching up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Harper scores with a knee to the head.
Harper scores with a knee to the head.
Harper throws a knee to the head but misses.
Harper throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Macleod blocks it with crossed arms.
Macleod tries to break free but Harper pushes him back against the cage.
Harper keeps control of Macleod as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Macleod is trying to break the clinch but Harper is controlling him.
Macleod wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T4##BC2#
Macleod breaks from the clinch.
Macleod throws a right and a left that Harper avoids nicely.
Macleod looks to score with a jab to the body but Harper is just out of range.
Harper leaves Macleod with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alfie Harper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Macleod .
Harper tries to clinch up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Macleod throws a right and a left that Harper avoids nicely.
As Macleod tries to get set, Harper tries to push him back and clinch up but Macleod manages to avoid the attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Macleod 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##TD2#
Macleod feints and as Harper raises his hands in defense, Macleod changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Harper on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Harper tries to get out of the position.#SU2#
Macleod gets to his feet - Harper follows without any prompting.
Macleod has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Harper counters by clinching up.
Harper looking to throw knees to the head but Macleod is blocking nicely.
Harper using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Macleod has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Macleod manages to break the clinch.
Jay Macleod is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Macleod misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Harper tries to counter by clinching up but Macleod breaks away and moves out of range.
Harper showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Macleod .
#T1#
A slow jab from Harper misses its intended target.
Macleod misses with a combination
#CL#
and Harper counters by moving into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Harper throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Macleod blocks it with crossed arms.
Harper looking to throw knees to the head but Macleod is blocking nicely.
Harper looking to throw knees to the head but Macleod is blocking nicely.
#BC2#
Macleod breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some wild striking there from Macleod .
Harper seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
Harper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Macleod swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Macleod has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Macleod jumps guard.
Harper would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #ES2#
Macleod has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Harper is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC2#
Macleod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Macleod throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jay Macleod seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Macleod misses with a few strikes there.
Harper is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Macleod .
Macleod misses with a double jab.
Macleod throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Harper.
Harper is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Macleod .
Macleod throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Harper counters by moving into the clinch.
Harper keeps control of Macleod as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Harper tries a knee to the head but Macleod blocks it.
#BC2#
Macleod breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Macleod throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4##CL2#
Harper tries to keep at a distance but Macleod has taken the fight into the clinch.
Harper tries a knee to the head but Macleod blocks it.
Alfie Harper has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Macleod escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Macleod throws a right and a left that Harper avoids nicely.
Harper tries to counter by clinching up but Macleod breaks away and moves out of range.
Macleod swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Macleod fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Harper checks it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Macleod comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Macleod winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Macleod !
Jay Macleod was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 05, 2021 |
#R1#
McGregor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bisping.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from McGregor enables Bisping to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McGregor manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
McGregor wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
McGregor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bisping is one step ahead there.
Bisping looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McGregor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bisping manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1#
McGregor advances to half guard.
McGregor slows the pace down in half guard.
McGregor has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
McGregor seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bisping for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bisping is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if McGregor 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.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
McGregor'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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
McGregor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bisping.
A quick step to the side and McGregor tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGregor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bisping swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Bisping feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bisping sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McGregor pulls Bisping in close to prevent any damage.
Bisping must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McGregor bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bisping's guard. #REVR##T4#
McGregor controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Further stalling from McGregor.
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.
That was a close round but I would say that Aidan McGregor will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Bisping fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGregor, pushing him back against the cage.
Bisping wants to take the fight to the mat but McGregor manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
McGregor gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Bisping regains guard.
McGregor controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
McGregor looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bisping not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
McGregor is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McGregor wants to pass the guard but Bisping is keeping the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bisping can't keep his opponent in guard - McGregor advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McGregor looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bisping stuffs the takedown attempt from McGregor. McGregor gets slowly back to his feet.
McGregor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bisping throws a left and a right that both miss
and McGregor counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL2#
Bisping forces McGregor back against the cage and clinches.
McGregor blocks a body shot from Bisping.
Bisping tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McGregor just stands there and leans against the cage.#T3#
McGregor changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bisping fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McGregor shoots for a takedown but Bisping saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bisping tries to counter with a clinch but McGregor shakes him off and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aidan McGregor. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
McGregor closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McGregor lands in his opponent's guard.
Bisping not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McGregor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bisping is keeping the position for now.
McGregor showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McGregor passes Bisping's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4#
McGregor content to control rather than advance.
McGregor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bisping can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aidan McGregor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aidan McGregor dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bisping sizes up McGregor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McGregor tries to clinch up but Bisping circles away and keeps his distance.
Despite the aggression on Bisping's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McGregor moves away from the strike by Bisping.
Bisping looks for a takedown but McGregor sprawls well.
McGregor takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bisping fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McGregor avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Bisping tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Bisping fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGregor, pushing him back against the cage.
Bisping doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bisping tries to pull guard but McGregor holds him up against the cage and eventually Bisping drops back down to his feet.
Aidan McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Bisping.
Bisping is trying to pull guard but McGregor turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
McGregor tries for a takedown but Bisping manages to get underhooks.
McGregor is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bisping is defending well.
McGregor is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bisping gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T2#
Bisping lands a left hand.
#BC2#
Bisping escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
McGregor has managed to clinch.
McGregor wants a takedown.
Bisping is trying to break free.
Bisping tries to break free but McGregor pushes him back against the cage.
Bisping just leaning against McGregor, taking a breather.
Bisping is trying to maintain a safe position but McGregor gets an underhook and turns Bisping into the cage.
Bisping goes for a takedown attempt but McGregor pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Michael Bisping seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGregor scores with a nice right hand.
#T3#
McGregor will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Bisping clinches. #BC2#
Bisping breaks from the clinch.
Bisping uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGregor.#TD2#
Bisping scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
I wouldn't like to be where McGregor is right now.
Bisping working away.#T4#
I wouldn't like to be where McGregor is right now.
Bisping tries to stand but McGregor is controlling his head.
McGregor keeping his opponent close.
You can see the frustration on McGregor's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Michael Bisping has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aidan McGregor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McGregor sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Bisping comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McGregor 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Aidan McGregor!
A victorious Aidan McGregor thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Sleaze misses with a two punch combination.
McShane has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McShane there as he acknowledges the shot.
McShane fails with a takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sleaze looks to land a combination but McShane avoids it well.
McShane fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sleaze appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice takedown defense from Sleaze. No joy for McShane on that attempt.
McShane on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sleaze throws a head kick but McShane moves out of range.
McShane shoots in and drives through. Sleaze sprawls well.
Noah Sleaze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lewis McShane.
McShane fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
McShane fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sleaze sprawls well initially but McShane persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McShane prevents Sleaze from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McShane in particular looking to stall.#T1#
Sleaze wants to get back to his feet.
McShane not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sleaze is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sleaze is looking to control McShane's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sleaze avoid being mounted?
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
McShane sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#CL2#
McShane gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Sleaze lands a takedown into guard.
McShane controlling the position.
McShane looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sleaze throws a big elbow that misses.
McShane has a closed guard, preventing Sleaze from standing up.
Sleaze throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McShane utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3#
McShane working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sleaze. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
McShane shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than McShane was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
McShane is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sleaze will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
McShane throws an elbow but Sleaze slips to the side and avoids it well.
McShane lands an elbow.
Sleaze can't do much from the bottom here.
McShane controlling the position. #T4#
Sleaze is trying to buck McShane off.
McShane content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Let's hope that McShane 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.
Sleaze is trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Noah Sleaze dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Sleaze misses with a two punch combination.
#TD2#
McShane shoots in and bounces Sleaze off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
McShane working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sleaze is trying to control the position but McShane postures up.
McShane stays in close to Sleaze's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
McShane is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
McShane gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McShane is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sleaze gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McShane is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sleaze gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McShane wants a takedown but no success here.
Noah Sleaze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lewis McShane.
Sleaze is trying to break free.
McShane has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sleaze after a bit of a struggle. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McShane goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sleaze prevents it.
McShane is breathing heavily.
McShane has Sleaze pressed against the cage, preventing Sleaze from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McShane is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sleaze is keeping busy.
McShane is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McShane has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sleaze is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McShane tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sleaze just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sleaze wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD#
Sleaze gets control of McShane's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sleaze will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Sleaze working for a triangle but McShane defends it easily.
#SUB#
Sleaze has his foot on McShane's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McShane works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
McShane wants to control from the top but Sleaze keeps moving.
McShane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sleaze swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sleaze keeping moving, preventing McShane from controlling successfully.
McShane controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McShane wants to control from the top but Sleaze keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sleaze jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McShane misses with a takedown
enabling Sleaze to counter with a crisp jab.
Sleaze slaps away a takedown attempt from McShane, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sleaze lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #ROC#McShane is rocked!
Sleaze throws a low kick, looking for McShane's leg but McShane calmly moves out of range.
McShane is still on wobbly legs! Can Sleaze finish him?
Sleaze throws a perfectly timed hook that sends McShane crashing down! McShane tries to stagger back to his feet but Sleaze just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused McShane asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noah Sleaze! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 27, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
McGregor shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bisping looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
McGregor 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
McGregor works his foot free and advances to mount.
McGregor controlling his opponent.
McGregor'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.#T2#
Bisping looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
McGregor forces the positional change into back control.
Bisping is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McGregor seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bisping for as long as he can get away with.
McGregor continues to stall.
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.
Aidan McGregor dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
McGregor decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
McGregor seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Further stalling from McGregor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bisping is breathing heavily.
McGregor controlling from mount. #T1##T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McGregor moves to the back position.
McGregor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bisping can do to turn this around?
McGregor controlling from the back.#T3#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because McGregor is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
More hug and hope from McGregor.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aidan McGregor 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#
Bisping fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
McGregor scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
McGregor has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
McGregor controlling his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bisping takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Aidan McGregor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This is a sustained period of stalling by McGregor.#T3#
Bisping has given up his back here. Will McGregor look for the submission or keep pounding away?
McGregor biding his time, controlling Bisping.
McGregor continues to hold on tight.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Aidan McGregor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McGregor 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aidan McGregor!
Aidan McGregor thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
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Date: Jan 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Alexander moves in looking to clinch but Macleod pushes him off.
Some wild striking there from Macleod .
Alexander is looking to clinch but Macleod is avoiding it.
Macleod lands with a thumping leg kick.
#CL2#
Alexander closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Alexander missing with knees to the body.
#BC#
Macleod 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Macleod leaves Alexander with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It looked like Macleod was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander moves to clinch but Macleod breaks away
and Macleod counters with a stiff right hand.
A combination from Macleod does no damage.
Alexander lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Macleod takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T1##CL#
Macleod clinches up against the cage.
Alexander is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Macleod is defending well for now.
Alexander using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Macleod has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Alexander keeps control of Macleod as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Macleod is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Macleod wants to get back to striking at distance but Alexander won't allow it.
Alexander tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Macleod avoids it.
Alexander pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A knee to the head by Alexander.
#CUT2#It looks like Jay Macleod has been cut.
Alexander tries to land knees in the clinch but Macleod avoids the damage to the body.
Macleod jumps guard but Alexander stands there with Macleod around his waist. Macleod gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Macleod on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Alexander is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Macleod is defending well.
Alexander tries to land knees in the clinch but Macleod avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Macleod manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
Alexander doesn't manage to clinch there - Macleod circles away.
#CL2#
Alexander pushes Macleod up against the cage in a clinch.
Alexander crunches a lovely knee into Macleod 's ribcage.#BC#
Macleod breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Alexander gets a clinch.
Macleod can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Macleod breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Macleod tries to clinch there but Alexander circles away.
Alexander lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Macleod avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Macleod rushes Alexander and presses him up against the cage.
Alexander looking to stall.
Macleod tries to break the clinch but Alexander is controlling the position.
Alexander is struggling to control the position.#T3#
Macleod avoids the elbow strike from Alexander, against the cage.
Macleod is trying to push Alexander away but Alexander has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A frustrated look appears on Macleod 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Macleod is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Alexander throws a knee to the head but misses.
Alexander lands a hook that snaps the head of Macleod backwards.
Macleod has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Macleod wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Macleod working hard to break the clinch.
Macleod is trying to force a seperation but Alexander has the dominant position.
Alexander tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Macleod avoids it.
Macleod wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alexander has him pressed against the cage.
Alexander throws an elbow that misses.
#BC#
Macleod breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Macleod throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Macleod circles away from the clinch attempt.
Macleod went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2#
Alexander closes the distance and clinches.
Alexander connects with a knee to the head.
Macleod can't break the clinch.
Alexander is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Alexander misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Macleod .
#BC2#
Alexander manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Alexander gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alexander trying to land knees to the body.
Alexander lands a good knee to the midsection. Macleod won't want to take too many of those.
Alexander jumps guard but Macleod turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jay Macleod has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joshua Alexander.
Alexander tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua Alexander dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jay Macleod 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Macleod misses with a wild combination.
#CL2#
Alexander gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Macleod gets control of Alexander's arms and successfully pulls guard. Macleod will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Macleod wants to get back to his feet but Alexander is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Alexander is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Alexander has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macleod avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alexander sitting in guard here, content to control.
Macleod is looking to stand back up but Alexander counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Macleod . #T1#
Macleod tries to kick Alexander off but Alexander keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Macleod is looking to get back to is feet but Alexander passes into side control.
Macleod wants to get back to his feet but Alexander drags him back down.
Alexander staying calm.
Alexander in side control, throwing shots but Macleod defends. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Macleod is pushing Alexander's head away, looking to escape. Alexander manages to hold on to the position though.
Macleod is not content to let Alexander control the position. #SU2#
Alexander decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Joshua Alexander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Macleod rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alexander moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Alexander clinches.
Alexander tries to land knees in the clinch but Macleod avoids the damage to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Macleod just misses with a elbow thrown towards Alexander's brow.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Alexander obliges.
Macleod has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Macleod blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3#
Macleod is trying to push Alexander away but Alexander has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Alexander obliges.
Knees to the body from Alexander.
Alexander tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Macleod avoids it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Alexander with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Alexander lands a knee to the body.
#BC#
Macleod breaks the clinch.
Alexander tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Macleod counters with a three punch combo that has Alexander backing up. Alexander nods at Macleod to acknowledge the strikes.
Macleod misses with a series of wild punches.
#T4#
Alexander tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Macleod paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alexander tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Macleod manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alexander tries to clinch but Macleod is having none of it.
Alexander fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Macleod was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Alexander moves in looking to clinch but Macleod pushes him off.
Macleod tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Alexander manages to circle out of the way.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Macleod !
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alexander is looking to clinch but Macleod is avoiding it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alexander fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alexander tries to clinch there but Macleod circles away.
Jay Macleod is winning the standup battle so far.
Alexander fails with the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joshua Alexander will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jay Macleod 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Alexander fails in his attempt to clinch.
Macleod keeps the fight on the outside.
Macleod avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Macleod was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Macleod throws a right and a left that Alexander avoids nicely.
No luck for Alexander with that takedown attempt.
As Alexander tries to get set, Macleod tries to push him back and clinch up but Alexander manages to avoid the attempt.
Macleod shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alexander but Alexander pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Despite the aggression on Alexander's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Macleod is fending him off so far but Alexander persists. Nope, Macleod circles away and we're back to standing.
Macleod throws a big counter combination but Alexander scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Alexander wants to clinch up but Macleod keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Alexander closes the distance and clinches.
Alexander throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T1#
Alexander is looking to control Macleod 's arms but Macleod gets an underhook and turns him. Now Alexander has his back to the cage.
Alexander throws an elbow that misses.
Alexander scores with a knee to the head.
Alexander takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alexander landing knees to the body.
Macleod wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Alexander tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Macleod avoids it.#BC#
Macleod breaks from the clinch.
Macleod cracks Alexander with a right hand to the side of the head.
Alexander tries to clinch but Macleod is having none of it. #CL2#
Alexander has closed the distance and engaged Macleod in a clinch.
Macleod has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Alexander is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Macleod is defending well for now.
Alexander trying to land knees to the body.
Alexander prevents Macleod from breaking the clinch.#T2#
Alexander taking a breather.
Macleod can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Alexander pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alexander tries to clinch there but Macleod circles away.
Macleod fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alexander circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alexander shoots in but no luck this time.
Macleod went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jay Macleod has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joshua Alexander.#TD#
Macleod closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU#
Macleod stands up and beckons Alexander to his feet.
Macleod pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alexander moves in looking to clinch but Macleod pushes him off.
Macleod appears to be looking for a big counter.
Macleod feints a jab promting Alexander to slip. Macleod then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Alexander slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T3#
Alexander closes the distance looking to clinch
and Macleod counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Macleod scores with a three punch combo!
A nice combination there by Macleod .
Alexander misses with a takedown attempt
and Macleod counters with a one-two to the body.
Alexander shoots in and drives through. Macleod sprawls well.#CL#
Macleod moves into the clinch successfully.
Alexander has had enough of the clinch but Macleod keeps him there for the moment.
Alexander is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Macleod is defending well for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Macleod takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T4#
Alexander tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Macleod avoids it.
Macleod is trying to push Alexander away but Alexander has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Macleod tries to break the clinch but Alexander is controlling the position. #BC2#
Alexander breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jay Macleod is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Macleod swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Macleod fails to land with a series of punches.
As Macleod backs off Alexander throws a huge counter combo but Macleod manages to avoid it all.
Macleod cracks a nice hook into Alexander's ribs.
Alexander closes the distance looking to clinch
and Macleod counters with a one-two to the body.
Jay Macleod has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joshua Alexander is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Alexander wants to clinch.
It looked like Macleod was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Macleod showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Alexander 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joshua Alexander! |
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