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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Caolan Maguire (ranked 6206 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quick Tourney (ranked 6391 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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180 cm
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155 lbs
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165 cm
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power |
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
Tends to cut |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Caolan Maguire! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Quick Tourney! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A punch combination from Maguire misses. Tourney shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Tourney tries to pass the half guard into mount. Maguire knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Still in half guard, Tourney seems content to control. Tourney prevents Maguire from improving his position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Maguire makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Maguire. Tourney stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maguire swivels though and keeps the full guard. Tourney controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tourney drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tourney jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Tourney is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Tourney sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Maguire's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Maguire trying to control but Tourney postures up.
Tourney controlling the action here. Tourney is trying to work for a kimura but Maguire is defending well.
Tourney wants to free his trapped foot but Maguire is holding on for dear life with his legs. Tourney perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Maguire looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tourney is working for a kimura but Maguire is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Maguire tries to kick Tourney off but Tourney keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Tourney trying to control the pace. Tourney is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tourney is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's four minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Tourney's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Tourney is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Maguire is just riding it out for now. Tourney eventually gives up the hold. Tourney wants to pass the guard but Maguire is defending well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quick Tourney dominated that round. That's time! Maguire's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Maguire moves away from the strike by Tourney. Tourney ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maguire moves away. Maguire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tourney.
Maguire tries to clinch there but Tourney circles away.
Maguire dives in and grabs Tourney's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tourney pushes down on Maguire's head and hops out. Maguire fails to land with a series of punches.
Tourney misses the jab. Tourney on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tourney throws a lazy uppercut
and Maguire counters with a left and a right that stings Tourney. Maguire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tourney swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Tourney feints and as Maguire raises his hands in defense, Tourney changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Maguire is looking to stand back up but Tourney counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Maguire.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Tourney missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Tourney trying to control the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tourney prevents Maguire from improving his position. Tourney sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Tourney is looking to advance position but Maguire won't allow it. Maguire is looking to control Tourney's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Maguire avoid being mounted? Tourney content to control rather than advance.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Caolan Maguire is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Maguire rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tourney moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Maguire slips a straight right by Tourney. Maguire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Maguire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Tourney is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. The fighters circling - Tourney throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Tourney throws the left hand but Maguire avoids the punch easily. Tourney shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Maguire manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Maguire wants to get back to his feet but Tourney passes into half guard.
Tourney keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Tourney trying to mount his opponent but Maguire defends it. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tourney in particular looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Let's hope that Tourney 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. Tourney passes to side control. Tourney remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. Maguire tries to strike but it doesn't land. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Tourney taking a breather here. Tourney advances to full mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quick Tourney showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Maguire ducks under a wild hook from Tourney. Maguire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tourney. Maguire dives in and grabs Tourney's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tourney pushes down on Maguire's head and hops out. Maguire gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Maguire keeping full guard, as Tourney tries to pass. Tourney looking to control the position here, rather than advance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tourney stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maguire swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tourney is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Tourney has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Maguire not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tourney pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maguire is keeping the position for now. Tourney looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Maguire tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tourney is able to avoid easily. A big left from Tourney misses. Maguire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tourney paws at him with a jab and circles away. Maguire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tourney. It looked like Maguire was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Maguire lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tourney throws a lazy right hand but Maguire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Maguire ducks under a wild hook from Tourney. Tourney thows a left - swing and a miss! Tourney swats away the attempt to clinch by Maguire. Maguire fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Tourney closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Maguire quickly recovers to half guard. Tourney passes the guard and advances to mount! This has been an exciting period of action! The referee warns Maguire that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Tourney controlling from the full mount. More stalling from Tourney. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Maguire wants to hold on but Tourney pushes him away. Tourney tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Tourney is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Maguire can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Tourney jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Maguire manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Maguire is looking to regain half guard here but Tourney keeps moving and retains side control. Tourney misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Tourney tries to move into full mount but can't pass Maguire's legs. Maguire gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Tourney is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Maguire to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Maguire shrugs it off. Caolan Maguire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Tourney throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight! Quick Tourney comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Tourney 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Quick Tourney! Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Quick Tourney! Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Quick Tourney!
Quick Tourney wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
31% |
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