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Event:
TWGC 14 (170lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 22, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mack Mythos and Cory Deegan. Deegan has chosen Land of Confusion as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Cory Deegan enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Mack Mythos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Cory Deegan!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Deegan gets a double leg takedown into Mythos's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mythos (0) vs (2) Deegan
Deegan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mythos holds on and takes a little breather.
Mythos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Deegan trying to control the position from guard on top but Mythos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deegan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mythos is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Deegan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mythos is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deegan trying to control the position from guard on top but Mythos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mythos keeping full guard, as Deegan tries to pass.
Mythos is pulling down on Deegan's head. It's preventing any offense from Deegan, at least for the moment.
Mythos keeping moving, preventing Deegan from controlling successfully.
Mythos keeping full guard, as Deegan tries to pass.
Deegan trying to control the position from guard on top but Mythos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deegan looking to pass the guard.
Mythos has control of Deegan's left arm, preventing Deegan from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deegan looking to pass the guard.
Mythos keeping moving, preventing Deegan from controlling successfully.
Mythos is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mythos is working hard here to advance position.
Mythos looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Deegan trying to control but Mythos is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deegan wants to pass the guard but Mythos is keeping the position.
Mythos managing to control the position.
Deegan trying to control the position from guard on top but Mythos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deegan 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.
Deegan wants to pass the guard but Mythos is keeping the position.
Deegan passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Mythos (0) vs (5) Deegan
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deegan has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Mythos! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mythos (0) vs (7) Deegan
Mythos is working to get back to half guard.
Deegan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mythos is looking to escape.
Deegan is trying to control here but Mythos has managed to regain half guard.
Mythos gets full guard.
Mythos managing to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Deegan trying to control the position from guard on top but Mythos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deegan tries to free his leg and advance position but Mythos is retaining full guard.
Deegan trying to control but Mythos is working from the bottom.
Deegan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mythos is keeping the position for now.
Deegan keeps trying to improve his position.
Deegan wants to control from the top but Mythos keeps moving.
Deegan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mythos is keeping the position for now.
Mythos keeping moving, preventing Deegan from controlling successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Deegan looking to sit in guard and control but Mythos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mythos (2) vs (7) Deegan
Deegan trying to control the position here.
Deegan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Deegan wants to control the position but Mythos says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Deegan manages to get to full guard.
Mythos looking to pass the guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mythos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mythos is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mythos has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Deegan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mythos stands and throws Deegan's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mythos (5) vs (7) Deegan
Deegan is trying to control Mythos's posture but Mythos avoids it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mythos controlling from side mount.
Mythos in the domination position with Deegan hanging on.
Deegan has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mythos working away.
Deegan tries to improve position but can't.
Mythos working away.
Deegan is looking to regain half guard here but Mythos keeps moving and retains side control.
Mythos slows the pace down.
Deegan is looking to regain half guard here but Mythos keeps moving and retains side control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mythos controlling the position.
Mythos tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mythos has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Deegan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Deegan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Deegan.
Deegan controls Mythos momentarily but Mythos frees himself.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mythos slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Deegan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Deegan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mythos is aware though and is defending well.
Mythos is pushing down on Deegan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Deegan is fighting to maintain full guard but Mythos has managed to sneak the leg through.
Deegan is trying to control but Mythos passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mythos (8) vs (7) Deegan
Deegan struggling a bit here.
Mythos taking a breather here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mythos working away.
Deegan is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Mythos is staying active.
Deegan is not content to let Mythos control the position.
Mythos taking a breather here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Deegan is looking to reverse the position.
Mythos is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Deegan's shoulder. That is not cool.
Deegan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Deegan being controlled for a moment.
Deegan is trying to control Mythos's posture but Mythos avoids it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mythos trying to control the action but Deegan is working from the bottom.
Deegan tries to bench press Mythos off him but Mythos keeps the position.
Mythos controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Deegan struggling a bit here.
Deegan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mythos takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
Mack Mythos decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Cory Deegan spoke after the fight, saying 'My Heart...My Heartttt! Someone get me an ambulance. '. |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (170lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Cory Deegan and Damiao Marcos. Deegan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Land of Confusion. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Cory Deegan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Damiao Marcos!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Deegan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Deegan (2) vs (0) Marcos
Deegan is pressing down on Marcos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Marcos is holding on for now.
Marcos wants to control but Deegan is keeping busy.
Marcos actively working from the bottom here.
Deegan prevents Marcos from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deegan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marcos keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcos is trying to control but can't.
Deegan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Marcos is just riding it out for now. Deegan eventually gives up the hold.
Marcos is pressing down on Deegan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcos looking for a sweep. Not yet Marcos, not yet.
Deegan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marcos is keeping the position for now.
Marcos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Deegan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deegan (2) vs (2) Marcos
Marcos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Deegan can't keep his opponent in guard - Marcos advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Marcos looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Marcos prevents Deegan from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Deegan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Deegan is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rabid Dog that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Marcos trying to control the action but Deegan is working from the bottom.
Marcos is trying to work for a kimura but Deegan is defending well.
Marcos is working for a submission of some sort.
Marcos is thwarting Deegan's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deegan moves into full guard.
Marcos is fighting to break Deegan's control of his arms but Deegan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Deegan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Marcos trying to control the position from guard on top but Deegan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marcos looking to pass the guard.
Marcos passes Deegan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcos trying to control from half guard but Deegan is working away.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Marcos in particular looking to stall.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Marcos working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Deegan trying to control but Marcos postures up.
Deegan gets full guard.
Deegan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Marcos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Deegan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Deegan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Deegan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Deegan wants to sweep here but Marcos controlling him for the moment.
Marcos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Marcos tries to free his leg and advance position but Deegan is retaining full guard.
Marcos keeps trying to improve his position.
Deegan is trying to control the position but Marcos postures up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Marcos won't allow Deegan to sweep him here.
Marcos wants to pass the guard but Deegan is keeping the position.
Marcos stands and throws Deegan's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Deegan (2) vs (5) Marcos
Marcos goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Deegan rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Marcos's guard! Nice work there by Deegan! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deegan (4) vs (5) Marcos
Marcos keeping full guard, as Deegan tries to pass.
Marcos pulls Deegan in to control the position.
Deegan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Deegan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marcos is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deegan (4) vs (7) Marcos
Marcos is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Deegan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Deegan has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deegan (6) vs (7) Marcos
Deegan trying to control but Marcos is working from the bottom.
Marcos is trying to keep Deegan in close.
Deegan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Deegan wants to control from the top but Marcos keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deegan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Deegan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marcos is pulling down on Deegan's head. It's preventing any offense from Deegan, at least for the moment.
Deegan wants to pass the guard but Marcos is keeping the position.
Marcos is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Deegan trying to control the position from guard on top but Marcos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deegan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marcos can't keep his opponent in guard - Deegan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Marcos is trying to maintain the position but Deegan is very close to passing his half guard.
Deegan trying to mount his opponent but Marcos defends it.
Marcos trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Deegan in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are battling for position here. Marcos manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Marcos is adopting a defensive guard.
Deegan stopping the sweep attempt from Marcos.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Deegan passes Marcos's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Marcos trying to control from the bottom.
Deegan is trying to control. Marcos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Deegan is controlling the pace.
Marcos is looking to control Deegan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Marcos avoid being mounted?
Deegan wants to pass the guard but Marcos is defending well.
Well, if Deegan 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.
Deegan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marcos keeps working.
Deegan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Deegan (9) vs (7) Marcos
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Marcos is squirming around, avoiding Deegan's attempts to control the action.
Deegan fails to move to back control.
Deegan looking to control but Marcos is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Deegan is working for a guillotine from mount but Marcos frees his head quite easily.
Marcos is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Deegan has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Deegan (12) vs (7) Marcos
Marcos is trying to break free.
Deegan struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Marcos right now.
Deegan doesn't have the hooks in and Marcos manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deegan (12) vs (9) Marcos
Deegan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Deegan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Deegan working a defensive guard here.
Marcos wants to control from the top but Deegan keeps moving.
Marcos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Deegan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marcos wants to control from the top but Deegan keeps moving.
Deegan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Marcos defends it easily.
Deegan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Deegan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Marcos is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Deegan can't keep his opponent in guard - Marcos advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Marcos is keen to just control but Deegan is a slippery customer.
Marcos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Deegan is trying to get back to full guard.
Marcos slows the pace down in half guard.
Marcos is looking to take a break and control but Deegan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marcos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Deegan takes the fight on points by 12 to 9.
Cory Deegan managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sin City Allstars, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Death Squad 360:Gordon v John
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Deegan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cory Deegan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
La Plegua closes the distance and pushes Deegan back into the ropes.
La Plegua lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Deegan tries to throw a body punch but La Plegua avoids it by throwing Deegan back against the ropes.
La Plegua is pressed up against the ropes. Deegan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag La Plegua down to the mat. La Plegua avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
La Plegua throws a hook to the side of Deegan's head but Deegan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
La Plegua has managed to clinch.
Still in the clinch, Deegan scores with a nice short uppercut.
La Plegua lands a body shot in the clinch.
Deegan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
La Plegua prevents a body shot from Deegan. #BC#
La Plegua breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That kick from La Plegua tenderised Deegan's leg. Deegan is trying to keep his angry face on.
La Plegua slips under a jab.
Deegan tries to clinch there but La Plegua circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
La Plegua defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Deegan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
La Plegua changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
La Plegua moves into the clinch.
La Plegua lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Deegan struggles to land a body shot inside as La Plegua controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from La Plegua.
A short right from La Plegua.
A shot in the inside from La Plegua. #T1#
La Plegua lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
La Plegua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
La Plegua misses with some punches.
Deegan is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Andy La Plegua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cory Deegan.
La Plegua swings wildly with an uppercut but Deegan uses good head movement to avoid it.
La Plegua is working Deegan over against the ropes.
Deegan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
La Plegua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
La Plegua misses with a hook to the ribs.
Deegan is trying to stall.
La Plegua can't find room to land a body shot as Deegan controls the action.
La Plegua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
La Plegua misses with some punches.
Deegan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
La Plegua working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Deegan.
Deegan tries a body shot but La Plegua blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Deegan.
#T2#
La Plegua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
La Plegua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from La Plegua fails to land.
La Plegua tries a body shot but Deegan blocks it.
La Plegua lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Deegan manages to break the clinch.
La Plegua closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
La Plegua looks to score with a jab to the body but Deegan is just out of range.
Deegan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
La Plegua comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Deegan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Deegan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Deegan throws a hook to the side of La Plegua's head but La Plegua sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
No joy there for Deegan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
La Plegua misses the shot to the body.
La Plegua drops his hands momentarily and Deegan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL#
La Plegua has managed to clinch.
Deegan tries to throw a body punch but La Plegua avoids it by throwing Deegan back against the ropes.
Deegan tries a body shot but La Plegua blocks it.
#T3#
Deegan prevents a body shot from La Plegua.
Deegan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
La Plegua misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for La Plegua.
Deegan can't find room to land a body shot as La Plegua controls the action.
La Plegua tries to work over Deegan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Deegan tries to work over La Plegua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Deegan lands with a left to the head.
Deegan wants to stall.
Deegan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Deegan tries to throw a body punch but La Plegua avoids it by throwing Deegan back against the ropes.
Deegan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with La Plegua's elbow.
A short right from La Plegua on the inside.
Deegan gets through La Plegua's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
La Plegua tries a body shot but Deegan blocks it.
La Plegua lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Deegan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
La Plegua misses with a shot to the body
and La Plegua takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
La Plegua rushes Deegan and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#T4#
La Plegua working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Deegan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right handed body shot lands from Deegan.
La Plegua misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from La Plegua.
Deegan throws a punch but it's blocked by La Plegua.
A right handed body shot lands from La Plegua.
Deegan lands with a left to the head.
La Plegua lands with a right to the head.
Deegan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
La Plegua misses with a body punch.
La Plegua lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
La Plegua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
La Plegua blocks a body shot from Deegan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Deegan tries a body shot but La Plegua blocks it.
Deegan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Deegan tries to work over La Plegua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Deegan scores with a hook to the body.
La Plegua misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy La Plegua dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Deegan throws a low kick but it's checked well by La Plegua.
La Plegua dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Deegan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and La Plegua cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
La Plegua throws out a leg kick but Deegan moves out of range and La Plegua only half commits.
La Plegua takes a swing at Deegan's ribcage but misses.
A combination from Deegan does no damage.
La Plegua is looking to wear down Deegan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL#
Deegan gets tackled into the ropes by La Plegua. La Plegua maintains the clinch.
Deegan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Deegan misses with a punch on the inside.
Deegan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Deegan.
La Plegua is working Deegan over against the ropes.
Deegan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Plegua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andy La Plegua has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Deegan struggles to land a body shot inside as La Plegua controls his hands.
La Plegua lands with a left to the head.
La Plegua lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deegan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Deegan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch on the inside from La Plegua fails to land. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by Deegan.
A head punch blocked on the inside by La Plegua.
La Plegua works on Deegan's body with a couple of short punches.
A short body shot lands from La Plegua as the two fighters clinch.
Deegan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
La Plegua breaks the clinch.
La Plegua misses with a body shot.
#CL#
La Plegua instigates a clinch.
La Plegua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
La Plegua works on Deegan's body with a couple of short punches.
La Plegua lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
La Plegua misses with a punch to the body.
La Plegua tries to work over Deegan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
La Plegua misses with a punch to the body.
Deegan misses with a punch to the body.
La Plegua misses with a punch to the body.
La Plegua can't find room to land a body shot as Deegan controls the action.
La Plegua is working Deegan over against the ropes.
La Plegua lands a right hand. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Deegan fails to land.
La Plegua lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
La Plegua lands an uppercut.
La Plegua lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Deegan is breathing heavily.
La Plegua throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
La Plegua lands a body punch in the clinch.
La Plegua lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Deegan tries to throw a body punch but La Plegua avoids it by throwing Deegan back against the ropes.
La Plegua lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#
Deegan is rocked!
A left hand lands to the body for La Plegua.
Deegan is still on wobbly legs! Can La Plegua finish him?
A short left from La Plegua.
La Plegua lands with a short shot to the head.
La Plegua lands a shot to the body.#BC#
La Plegua breaks from the clinch.
La Plegua dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
La Plegua throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
La Plegua walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Deegan drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! La Plegua swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Deegan's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andy La Plegua!
A very excited looking Andy La Plegua made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Cory Deegan stepped up to the mic, saying 'My Heart...My Heartttt! Someone get me an ambulance. '.
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Event:
Death Squad 351:Sionis v Pablo
Date: Oct 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Deegan tries to clinch up.
Deegan tries for a takedown but Davis circles away easily
and Davis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jab by Davis.#TD2#
Davis gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Deegan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Davis is keeping the position for now.
Deegan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Deegan trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom.
Deegan postures up in Davis's guard and throws a big left but Davis blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deegan looking to pass the guard.
Davis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Deegan trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deegan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Davis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Deegan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Davis keeping full guard, as Deegan tries to pass.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Deegan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Deegan with a nice head shot there.
Deegan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Davis is keeping the position for now.
Davis trying to control the position.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Davis has control of Deegan's left arm, preventing Deegan from doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cory Deegan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Deegan forces Davis back against the cage and clinches.
Deegan is trying to drag Davis to the mat but Davis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Deegan being controlled against the cage.
Deegan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Davis.
Davis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Davis - that landed with a thud.
Davis lands a right hand.
Davis lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Davis.
I was talking to Davis's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Davis lands an uppercut.#T3##BC2#
Deegan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Davis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A punch combination from Davis misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Davis. Deegan does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Davis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Davis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Deegan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Davis in his tracks.
Deegan moves out of range of the leg kick from Davis.
Davis throws a low kick but it's checked well by Deegan.#TD2#
Deegan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Deegan showed some decent athleticism there.
Davis wants to control but Deegan is keeping busy.
Deegan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Deegan is working for a kimura but Davis is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4#
Deegan prevents Davis from improving his position.
Davis regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Deegan.
Davis keeping full guard, as Deegan tries to pass.
Davis pulls Deegan in to control the position.
Deegan passes Davis's left leg - he's now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Deegan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cory Deegan will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Deegan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Davis throws a big shot that misses.
Davis blocks a head kick by Deegan.
Deegan scores with a decent looking hook.
Davis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Deegan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Deegan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Davis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Davis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Davis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Deegan.
Deegan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Davis.
Deegan throws the left hand but Davis avoids the punch easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Deegan. That's going to slow Davis down.
Deegan lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deegan is looking to clinch.
Corey Davis is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Deegan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Deegan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Davis misses with a straight left.
Davis keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#T1#
Deegan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Davis lands a leg kick that knocks Deegan off balance momentarily.
Davis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Corey Davis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Deegan misses.
Davis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Davis takes one to the side of the head.
Deegan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Davis slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Deegan scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD2#
Deegan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Davis's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deegan trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deegan is looking to work some ground and pound but Davis has wrist control.
Deegan working some strikes from top position.
Deegan being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
Deegan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Deegan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Davis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Deegan advances to half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Deegan working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Deegan is trying to control. Davis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Deegan controlling the pace.
Deegan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Davis is not content to let Deegan control the position.#SUB2#
Deegan is looking for a kimura here.
#T3##SUB2#
Deegan is working for a submission of some sort.
Deegan throws a strike but Davis avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Deegan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Deegan trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom.
Deegan throws a strike but Davis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T4##SUB2#
Deegan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Davis is aware though and is defending well.
Deegan wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Deegan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Davis is aware though and is defending well.
Davis wants to pass the guard but Deegan is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Deegan is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Deegan wants to control from the top but Davis keeps moving.
Davis is pulling down on Deegan's head. It's preventing any offense from Deegan, at least for the moment.
Davis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Deegan is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cory Deegan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Davis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Deegan scores with a body shot.
Deegan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Deegan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Deegan throws a series of punches but Davis avoids them all with ease.
Davis throws a quick counter kick to the body but Deegan avoids it.
Davis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Deegan shoots in but no luck this time.
Davis tries to land a front kick but Deegan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Deegan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Davis scores with a sloppy right hand. Deegan should have avoided that one.
Nice takedown defense from Davis. No joy for Deegan on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis lands a right hook to the body.
#CL2#
Deegan takes the fight into the clinch.
Davis lands a left hand.
Deegan throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deegan with a knee to the head.
#T1##BC#
Davis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Davis throws a nice looking combination but Deegan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Deegan throws a sloppy head kick
and Davis counters with a solid body kick.
Deegan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Davis pivots, looking for a leg kick but Deegan is out of range and Davis settles back down.
Davis slips a straight right by Deegan.
Davis tried to counter with a leg kick but Deegan avoided it.
Nice body punch from Davis.
Deegan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Deegan moves in looking to clinch but Davis pushes him off.
Davis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Davis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Davis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Davis wants it to stay on the feet.
Corey Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cory Deegan.
Donk. Davis catches Deegan right on the button with a cross.
Deegan throws the left hand but Davis avoids the punch easily.
Deegan throws a poor cross that misses
and Davis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deegan moves out of range of the body kick from Davis.
Corey Davis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Davis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Deegan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Davis manages to avoid it.
Deegan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Davis defends it nicely.
Davis tries a head kick but it misses.
Davis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Deegan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Deegan throws a head kick but Davis moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Davis.
Deegan loads up on a big right hand but Davis slips the punch.
Deegan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Davis has knocked Deegan down with a huge combo! Davis steps away and waves a wobbly Deegan back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Deegan is rocked!
Davis connects with a body shot that sends Deegan's belly button to the back.
Deegan is still on wobbly legs! Can Davis finish him?
Deegan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Davis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Deegan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Davis can pounce on him.
#T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Davis. That's going to slow Deegan down.
Deegan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Davis lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Deegan falls backwards - clearly groggy! Davis dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corey Davis!
During a confident post fight interview, Corey Davis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Cory Deegan was interviewed post fight and said 'My Heart...My Heartttt! Someone get me an ambulance. '.
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Event:
Death Squad 347:Papu v Snuka
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
#R1#
A big left from Deegan misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Richards! But no joy.
Deegan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Richards fails to land with a series of punches.
Deegan throwing a counter right hand but Richards manages to avoid it.
Deegan tries to clinch but Richards is having none of it.
A slow jab from Deegan misses its intended target.
Cory Deegan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richards takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Richards steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Deegan.
Richards swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Richards has taken the fight to the clinch.
Deegan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Richards avoids it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Deegan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Richards lands an elbow that stopped Deegan in his tracks for a moment.
Richards pushes Deegan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Deegan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Richards lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Deegan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Deegan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deegan is trying to drag Richards to the mat but Richards just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Richards lands an elbow inside. #T1##BC#
Deegan breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Deegan rushes Richards and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Deegan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Deegan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Richards to keep the fight standing.
Richards lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Deegan backwards.
Richards goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Richards.
Richards tries to work over Deegan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Richards - that landed with a thud.
#BC#
Deegan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Deegan with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Richards counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cory Deegan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice left hand lands by Richards.
We've been informed that Richards has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Richards stalling in the clinch but Deegan improves position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Richards with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T2#
Richards gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Deegan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Richards just stands there and leans against the cage.
Deegan blocks a body shot from Richards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Richards lands an elbow that stopped Deegan in his tracks for a moment.
Richards is trying to maintain a safe position but Deegan gets an underhook and turns Richards into the cage.
Richards stalling against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Richards.
Richards prevents the takedown attempt.
Richards tries to stall but Deegan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Deegan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Richards has Deegan pressed against the cage.
Richards misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Richards is trying to maintain a safe position but Deegan gets an underhook and turns Richards into the cage.
Deegan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Deegan lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
Richards makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Deegan missing with knees to the body.
Richards displaying some good clinch control by pressing Deegan up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Richards.
Nice elbow from Richards.
Deegan crunches a lovely knee into Richards's ribcage.#BC#
Deegan breaks the clinch.
Deegan misses with a looping left.
Deegan shoots and misses #CL2#
and Richards counters by moving into the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Richards.
Richards scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Deegan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Richards looking to stall.
Richards lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deegan takes a knee to the side of the body.
A short right from Richards on the inside.
Richards blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Deegan throws a punch but it's blocked by Richards.
Richards tries to stall but Deegan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Deegan. #TD#
Deegan has picked Richards up - he's going for a ride! Deegan dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Deegan is keen to just control but Richards is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Richards looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Deegan is keen to just control but Richards is a slippery customer.
Richards gets back to full guard.
Richards is pulling down on Deegan's head. It's preventing any offense from Deegan, at least for the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Deegan throwing strikes from guard but Richards blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Richards dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Deegan misses with a body shot
and Richards counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Deegan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Richards on the side of the head.
Richards displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Deegan throws out the jab.
Deegan avoids the body shot from Richards.
Deegan is looking to clinch but Richards is avoiding it.
Richards throws a big counter head kick but Deegan avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Richards has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Deegan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Deegan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Richards napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on Richards's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU#
Deegan decides to stand up, so the ref orders Richards to his feet.
Deegan misses with a straight left.
Deegan connects with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deegan scores with a hook to the body. Richards takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Deegan throws a hook but Richards avoids it easily.
Richards is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T1#
Richards scores with a jab.
Deegan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Richards to counter with a crisp jab.
Richards swinging wildly here.
Deegan tries to clinch but Richards moves out of range.
Richards is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Richards has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Deegan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Deegan scores with a punch to the head.
Deegan misses with a hook
and Richards counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Deegan tries to clinch up but Richards circles away and keeps his distance.
Richards is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Deegan lands a nice hook to Richards's body. Richards takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Deegan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T2##CL#
Deegan moves into the clinch successfully.
Richards lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Deegan manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Deegan has his takedown stuffed
and Richards cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Deegan connects with a looping right hand.
Richards scores with a leg kick.
#CL2#
Richards clinches up against the cage.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Richards. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Deegan throws a head punch that misses.
Richards swings wildly with an uppercut but Deegan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Deegan is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cory Deegan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deegan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Richards is defending well for now.
Richards struggles to land a body shot inside as Deegan controls his hands.
Deegan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Richards avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Richards unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Deegan misses with some punches.
Richards just leaning against Deegan, taking a breather.
Richards throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Deegan blocks it with crossed arms.
Richards scores with a shot to the side of Deegan's head.
Richards lands a right hand that snaps the head of Deegan backwards.
Deegan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Richards is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Deegan as Richards tries to tie him up.
Richards is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Richards prevents Deegan from breaking the clinch.#KD2#
Richards drops Deegan with a big knee straight up the middle! Deegan is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#
Deegan is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Cory Deegan has been cut.
Richards lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Oh Deegan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Richards drops Deegan with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Deegan! Richards dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean Richards!
Sean Richards decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Cory Deegan was interviewed post fight and said 'My Heart...My Heartttt! Someone get me an ambulance. '.
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Event:
Death Squad 340:Karol v Alex
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Douglas tries to land a leg kick but Deegan saw it coming and moves away.
#TD#
Deegan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Douglas!
Douglas tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Deegan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Douglas has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Deegan but great work by Douglas.
Douglas creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Douglas working the ground and pound.
Douglas cracks Deegan with a big right hand but Deegan just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deegan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Douglas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Douglas is looking to take a break and control but Deegan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Douglas is working Deegan over with some ground and pound from side control.
Deegan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Deegan is not content to let Douglas control the position. #T1#
Check out the look on Douglas's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Deegan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Douglas's best efforts.
Deegan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Douglas scores with a couple of nice shots.
Deegan wants to improve his position but Douglas is controlling well.
Deegan is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Douglas is keen to just control but Deegan is a slippery customer.
Deegan trying to get back to full guard but Douglas takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
My spies in ~T~ Troid - Gym inform me that Douglas has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Deegan is desperately trying to improve his position but Douglas has a good base and remains in mount.
Deegan sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Deegan taking some punishment here, with Douglas in his half guard.
Deegan has hold of Douglas's hands but Douglas slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ROC2#
Deegan is rocked!#T2#
Douglas is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Deegan!
Douglas controlling from the full mount.
Deegan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Douglas tries to control but Deegan wriggling away.
Douglas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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!
Deegan is looking to get to half guard.
Deegan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Douglas tries to control but Deegan wriggling away.
Deegan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Deegan is trying to escape the mount.
#T3#
Deegan is squirming around, avoiding Douglas's attempts to control the action.
Deegan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
BOOM! Douglas connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Douglas landing strikes from the mount and Deegan is in trouble!
Oh Deegan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Deegan wants to control but Douglas is having none of it.
Douglas trying to control but Deegan is having none of it.
Deegan seems to have got his legs back now.
Douglas softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Deegan is out cold! Douglas jumps to his feet and celebrates on the ropes with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Douglas!
Jack Douglas made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I am the greatest tactician. I am the greatest submission master. I am the greatest knock out artist. Behold, The War Master and all of my greatness.'.
In defeat, Cory Deegan stepped up to the mic, saying 'My Heart...My Heartttt! Someone get me an ambulance. '.
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Event:
Death Squad 333:Pablo v Chris
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Deegan.
Hayes throws out a loose jab but Deegan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Deegan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hayes misses with a looping left.
Deegan misses with a hook
and Hayes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Deegan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hayes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Deegan.
Deegan lands a really nice looking cross but Hayes seems unphased.
Hayes moves away from the strike by Deegan.
Hayes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Deegan.
Deegan steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hayes.
Hayes lands a body shot.
Deegan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Deegan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hayes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Casino in the buildup to the fight.
Hayes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Deegan to score with a decent uppercut.
Deegan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hayes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Deegan goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Deegan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cory Deegan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deegan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Deegan shoots in and drives through. Hayes sprawls well.
Deegan throws a combination. Hayes tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T1#
Deegan looks to score with a jab to the body but Hayes is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Hayes misses the target.
Deegan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Deegan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Deegan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Deegan tries for a takedown but Hayes circles away easily
and Hayes counters with a nice uppercut.
Michael Hayes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cory Deegan.
Deegan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Deegan lands a slapping body shot.
Hayes misses with a hook.
Hayes misses with a body shot.
Deegan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hayes circles away.
Deegan throws an overhand right that lands on Hayes's shoulder, as Hayes tries to avoid the shot.
Hayes is looking to counter punch.
Deegan lands a jab to Hayes's midsection.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hayes working aggressively here.
Hayes lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hayes. #BC2#
Deegan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Deegan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hayes's head backwards.#T2#
Deegan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hayes.
Deegan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Deegan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Deegan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hayes defends well and Deegan ends up having to push Hayes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hayes looks to land a left hand but Deegan moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Deegan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Deegan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hayes trying to land knees to the body.
Deegan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hayes to keep the fight standing.
Deegan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hayes.
Hayes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Deegan is trying to force a seperation but Hayes has the dominant position.
Deegan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Deegan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hayes prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T3#
Deegan blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Deegan.
#BC2#
Deegan breaks the clinch.
Deegan has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Deegan throws a body kick that misses.
Hayes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hayes misses with a hook.#CL2#
Deegan drives through and clinches with Hayes against the cage.
Deegan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Deegan wants to get back to striking at distance but Hayes won't allow it.
Hayes throws a punch but it's blocked by Deegan.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hayes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hayes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Deegan.
Hayes lands a nice uppercut.
Deegan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Deegan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hayes after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Hayes breaks the clinch.
Hayes throws a hook to the side of Deegan's head but Deegan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Deegan moves into the clinch.#T4#
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!
Deegan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Hayes scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Hayes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Deegan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hayes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hayes manages to get to full guard.
Hayes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Hayes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Deegan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Hayes is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Deegan trying to hold on to Hayes's head to control him but Hayes postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Michael Hayes will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Deegan missing with a left hand there. Hayes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hayes throwing a counter right hand but Deegan manages to avoid it.
Deegan lands with a straight right. Hayes didn't see that one coming.
Nice takedown defense from Hayes. No joy for Deegan on that attempt.
Deegan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hayes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Deegan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hayes was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Deegan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Deegan throws an overhand right that lands on Hayes's shoulder, as Hayes tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hayes. Deegan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Deegan misses with the combination.
The fighters circling - Deegan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Deegan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Deegan defending well as Hayes loads up on a big left hand.
Hayes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Deegan.
A counter left hand to the body from Hayes misses its target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hayes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Deegan was well out of range. Poor timing from Hayes.
Deegan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hayes misses with a hook.
Deegan connects with a right hand. Hayes shakes it off.#T1#
Deegan throws a hook but Hayes blocks it.
Deegan tries to clinch but Hayes is having none of it.
Deegan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hayes counters with a stiff right hand.
Deegan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Deegan looks to land a combination but Hayes avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Hayes misses the target.
Deegan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hayes avoids it really well and circles away.
Hayes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Deegan moves away.
Hayes slips a straight right by Deegan.
Deegan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hayes looks to land a right hand but Deegan moved out of range.
Hayes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Deegan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Deegan blocks a jab.
Hayes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Deegan.#T2#
Hayes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL2#
Hayes tries to keep at a distance but Deegan has taken the fight into the clinch.
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!
Hayes missing with knees to the body.
Hayes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC#
Hayes manages to break the clinch.
Deegan shoots in and drives through. Hayes sprawls well.
A quick step to the side and Hayes tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Michael Hayes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cory Deegan.
Deegan shoots for a takedown but Hayes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Hayes misses the target.
Deegan swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Hayes counter with a right hand.
Hayes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Deegan.
Hayes throws a body punch but Deegan moves out of range.
Hayes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Deegan.
Deegan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hayes throws out the jab.
Hayes throws a looping overhand right but Deegan ducks down to avoid it. #TD2#
Deegan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hayes did well to prevent Deegan getting side control.
Hayes moves into full guard.
Hayes trying to control the position.
#T3#
Hayes looking for a sweep. Not yet Hayes, not yet.
Deegan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hayes is keeping the position for now.
Deegan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Hayes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Deegan throwing strikes from guard but Hayes blocks nicely.
Deegan throws a strike but Hayes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Hayes trying to control but Deegan is working from the bottom.
Hayes postures up.
Hayes wants to control from the top but Deegan keeps moving.
Deegan wants to control but Hayes passes easily into half guard.
#T4#
Deegan is looking for a sweep. Hayes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Deegan is refusing to be controlled, as Hayes sits in half guard.
Hayes prevents Deegan from improving his position.
Deegan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hayes is working away from the top position though.
Hayes working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hayes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Deegan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hayes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Deegan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hayes is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Michael Hayes will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Deegan throws out a loose jab but Hayes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hayes misses with the combination.
#CL2#
Deegan darts in and clinches Hayes up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Hayes.
Hayes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hayes putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Deegan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Deegan tries a knee to the head but Hayes blocks it.
Hayes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Deegan.
Hayes lands a good knee to the midsection. Deegan won't want to take too many of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hayes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Deegan's face.
#CUT#
It looks like Cory Deegan has been cut.
Deegan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Deegan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hayes lands a shot to the body.
Deegan managing to block the knees to the body from Hayes.
#T1#
Deegan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hayes lands a body punch.
Hayes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Deegan backwards. #ROC#
Deegan is rocked!
Nice body punch from Hayes - that landed with a thud.
Deegan is still on wobbly legs! Can Hayes finish him?
Hayes lands a left hand.
Deegan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hayes.
Hayes lands with a light punch inside.
Hayes lands a knee to the body.
Hayes lands a left hand.
Deegan working aggressively here.
Deegan misses with a punch on the inside.
Deegan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A short uppercut from Hayes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Hayes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hayes lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Deegan falls backwards - clearly groggy! Hayes dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Hayes!
A relieved looking Michael Hayes thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Cory Deegan spoke after the fight, saying 'My Heart...My Heartttt! Someone get me an ambulance. '.
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Event:
Destiny Tuesday 54
Date: Aug 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Greenthumb throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Deegan on the side of the head.
Greenthumb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Deegan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD#
Deegan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Greenthumb wants to control but Deegan postures up.
Greenthumb is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Greenthumb takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Greenthumb is trying to work for a sweep but Deegan has mounted him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deegan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Greenthumb is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deegan working Greenthumb over with strikes here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deegan with shots to the head and body - Greenthumb looks very uncomfortable down there.
Deegan has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Greenthumb's face.
Deegan landing strikes from the mount.#T1#
Greenthumb slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Greenthumb wants to improve his position but Deegan is controlling well.
Deegan tries to pass to full mount but Greenthumb defends it.
Greenthumb is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Deegan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Deegan prevents Greenthumb from improving his position.
Greenthumb is pressing down on Deegan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
Deegan won't allow Greenthumb to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Greenthumb has his foot on Deegan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Deegan works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Greenthumb is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Deegan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Greenthumb has his foot on Deegan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Deegan works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Greenthumb is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Deegan is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Greenthumb looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Deegan trying to control the position from guard on top but Greenthumb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deegan pushing down on Greenthumb's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Deegan is trying to control the action in half guard but Greenthumb is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Greenthumb is looking to control Deegan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Greenthumb avoid being mounted?
Deegan working Greenthumb over with strikes. #T3#
Deegan lands strikes from half guard.
Greenthumb tries to get to full guard but Deegan has control of the leg.
Greenthumb taking some punishment here, with Deegan in his half guard. #SUB#
Deegan seems to be working for a kimura but Greenthumb defends the submission attempt.
Deegan throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Greenthumb to regain full guard.
Deegan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Deegan trying to control but Greenthumb is working from the bottom.
Greenthumb looking to hit a scissor sweep but Deegan is one step ahead there.
Deegan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Greenthumb has Deegan pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
Deegan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Greenthumb is keeping the position for now.
Greenthumb is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Greenthumb is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Deegan is aware though and is defending well.
Deegan stands and throws Greenthumb's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Greenthumb takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Greenthumb is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Greenthumb wants to control but Deegan postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cory Deegan dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Deegan has Greenthumb up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Greenthumb's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Greenthumb avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#TD#
Deegan gets a double leg takedown into Greenthumb's guard.#SUB2#
Greenthumb has his foot on Deegan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Deegan works his way back into a safe position though.
Deegan won't allow Greenthumb to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Greenthumb escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Deegan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Deegan lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deegan tries to free his leg and advance position but Greenthumb is retaining full guard.
Deegan throws a big right hand that misses.
Deegan throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Greenthumb has his foot on Deegan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Deegan works his way back into a safe position though.
Greenthumb keeping moving, preventing Deegan from controlling successfully. #T1#
Deegan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Greenthumb has Deegan pulled in close to control his posture. #SU#
Deegan stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Deegan stuns Greenthumb with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Greenthumb shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Deegan as he avoids it easily.
Deegan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Greenthumb misses with a body shot.
Deegan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Greenthumb takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL#
Deegan closes the distance and pushes Greenthumb back into the cage.
Deegan landing knees to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Doctor Greenthumb has been cut.
Deegan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Deegan prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Deegan. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Greenthumb breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Deegan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Greenthumb was covering up waiting for the punch and Deegan finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cory Deegan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Greenthumb utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Deegan wants to control from the top but Greenthumb keeps moving.
Our spies down at at Prestige MMA Acadamy inform us that Greenthumb has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Deegan preventing the sweep.
Greenthumb is trying to control the position but Deegan postures up.
Deegan cracks Greenthumb with a solid left hand.
Deegan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Deegan with a nice head shot there.
Deegan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Deegan is looking to advance position but Greenthumb won't allow it.
Greenthumb moves into full guard.
#T3##SUB2#
Deegan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Greenthumb has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Deegan has managed to get both his arms back between Greenthumb's legs - danger averted.
Greenthumb keeping full guard, as Deegan tries to pass.
Greenthumb is trying to keep Deegan in close.
#SUB2#
Greenthumb has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Deegan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Greenthumb manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Deegan manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Greenthumb scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
Greenthumb is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Deegan striking off his back but it's not causing Greenthumb any problems.
Deegan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Greenthumb looking to sit in guard and control but Deegan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Deegan advances position into side control!
Greenthumb is trying to get back to half guard.
Deegan misses with the ground and pound.
Deegan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Greenthumb can do to turn this around?
Deegan misses with the ground and pound.
Deegan is working Greenthumb over with some ground and pound from side control.
Greenthumb tries to improve position but can't.
Deegan working the body and head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cory Deegan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Doctor Greenthumb's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Deegan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Deegan passes Greenthumb's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Greenthumb manages to get to full guard.
Deegan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Deegan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Deegan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Greenthumb slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Greenthumb has momentary wrist control but Deegan slips an elbow through the middle.
Deegan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Deegan is thwarting Greenthumb's attempts to control the position.
Greenthumb on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Deegan passes the guard and advances to mount!
Greenthumb in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Greenthumb tries to hold on but Deegan pushes him away.
Deegan with a couple of short strikes.
Greenthumb is working to get back to half guard.
Doctor Greenthumb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Deegan wants to control the pace but Greenthumb is squirming around nicely.
BOOM! Deegan connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Greenthumb is in a horrible position here. Deegan smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Deegan raining down shots from the mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Greenthumb tries to reverse the position but Deegan maintains control.
Deegan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Greenthumb is looking to escape.
Greenthumb is bucking up trying to escape but Deegan cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Deegan trying to control but Greenthumb is having none of it. #T3#
Deegan lands a big shot there that rocks Greenthumb but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#SUB#
Deegan goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Greenthumb is on top in guard.
Greenthumb chips away with some ground and pound.
Greenthumb throws a big elbow that misses.
Deegan looking for a sweep. Not yet Deegan, not yet. #SU2#
Greenthumb stands and steps away. Deegan gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Deegan scores with a sloppy right hand. Greenthumb should have avoided that one.
Greenthumb misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Deegan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Deegan wants it to stay on the feet.
Greenthumb takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4##TD#
Deegan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Deegan connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Greenthumb some visible discomfort.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deegan landing strikes.
Greenthumb is not content to let Deegan control the position.
Greenthumb is working to avoid the ground and pound but Deegan connects with a decent elbow.
Cory Deegan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Deegan postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Greenthumb gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Deegan controlling the position easily from mount.
Deegan lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cory Deegan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Deegan 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cory Deegan!
During a confident post fight interview, Cory Deegan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Doctor Greenthumb spoke after the fight, saying 'Day by day, I get better and better. So I cant be beat. I wont be beat. '.
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Event:
Destiny 160: Consecration
Date: Jul 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Deegan throws a hook but Lopez blocks it.
Deegan blocks a low kick nicely.
Deegan lands a right hook to the body.
Deegan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lopez as he jumps to the side.
Lopez throws a push kick but Deegan slaps the foot to one side.
Deegan throws a head kick that misses.
Lopez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Deegan throws a good cross that connects.
Lopez throws a head kick but Deegan moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Deegan.
Deegan misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Deegan misses with a straight left. #CL#
Deegan moves into the clinch.
Deegan has Lopez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lopez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cory Deegan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Deegan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Deegan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lopez.#CL#
Lopez tries to keep at a distance but Deegan has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Deegan breaks from the clinch.
Deegan throws a series of punches but Lopez moves out of range.
Lopez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Deegan to score with a decent uppercut.#TD#
Deegan drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lopez is adopting a defensive guard.#SU#
Deegan stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Deegan misses with a lunging right hand
and Lopez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Deegan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lopez's head backwards.
Deegan lands with a nice body punch.
Cory Deegan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Deegan tries to clinch there but Lopez circles away.
Lopez is looking for the big counter here.
Lopez looks to land a right hand but Deegan moved out of range.
Deegan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Deegan has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T2#
Deegan wants a takedown.
#BC#
Deegan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Deegan checks the leg kick.
Deegan misses with a looping left.
Lopez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lopez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Deegan.
Lopez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Deegan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Deegan connects with a body shot that sends Lopez's belly button to the back.
Lopez misses with the combination.
Deegan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice uppercut there from Deegan.
Deegan just misses with a punch to the body.
Deegan shoots in looking for a takedown but Lopez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Deegan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Deegan misses with a looping right.#T3#
Lopez misses with a kick to the body.
#TD#
Deegan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Deegan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Deegan landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Lopez is looking to regain half guard here but Deegan keeps moving and retains side control.
Lopez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Deegan off and has taken his back!
Deegan can't escape the position.
Deegan is working hard here to advance position.
Lopez controls the action.
Deegan breaks Lopez's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lopez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Deegan is controlling him. #SUB2#
Deegan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lopez is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Deegan wants to sweep here but Lopez controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lopez postures up.
Lopez is stalling in the full guard. #SU2#
Lopez gets to his feet - Deegan follows without any prompting.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cory Deegan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Deegan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lopez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#TD#
Deegan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lopez is trying to defend but Deegan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES2#
Lopez kicks Deegan off and gets back to his feet.
Lopez misses with a low kick.
Lopez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Deegan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lopez scrambles back to his feet.
Deegan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lopez.
Lopez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Deegan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lopez on the side of the head.
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!
Lopez slips a jab and a cross from Deegan.
Deegan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lopez as he avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Deegan is defended easily by Lopez.
Lopez moves out of range of the strikes.
Cory Deegan is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
A jab from Deegan finds it's way through Lopez's defenses.
Deegan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lopez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Deegan misses with a two punch combination.
Deegan throws an overhand right that lands on Lopez's shoulder, as Lopez tries to avoid the shot.
Miguel Lopez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Deegan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lopez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Deegan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Deegan tries to clinch but Lopez is having none of it.
Lopez is looking for the big counter here.
Deegan moves out of range of the body kick from Lopez.
Deegan throws a lazy right hand but Lopez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lopez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Deegan is able to avoid easily.
Lopez lands with an overhand left.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Deegan is defended easily by Lopez.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cory Deegan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deegan misses with a hook.#T2#
Deegan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lopez counters with a straight right hand.
Lopez lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Deegan throws a body shot but no joy.
Lopez throws a leg kick but Deegan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Deegan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lopez throws a right hand that Deegan ducks under and follows up with a left that Deegan also avoids with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Deegan clinches.
Lopez landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#BC2#
Lopez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lopez throws a sloppy head kick and Deegan moves out of range easily.
Deegan looks to land a right hand but Lopez moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Lopez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Deegan misses with a straight left.
Deegan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lopez swivels and escapes.
Sloppy strikes from Lopez. Those never looked like landing.
Lopez ducks under a wild hook from Deegan.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lopez.
Miguel Lopez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Deegan misses with an uppercut
and Lopez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3##TD#
Deegan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lopez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Deegan is in Lopez's guard.
Deegan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Miguel Lopez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Deegan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Deegan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lopez is keeping the position for now.
Lopez wants to get back to his feet but Deegan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Deegan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Deegan lands a couple of digs.
Deegan trying to control but Lopez is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lopez looking for a guillotine here but Deegan defends easily.
Deegan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
Lopez wants to sweep here but Deegan controlling him for the moment.
Deegan wants to control from the top but Lopez keeps moving.
Deegan looking to pass the guard.
Deegan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Deegan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lopez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lopez controlling Deegan's posture. #SUB2#
Lopez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Miguel Lopez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Some wild striking there from Lopez.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lopez.
Deegan throws a jab but it's blocked by Lopez.
Lopez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lopez slips a jab from Deegan.
A countering left hand to the body from Lopez misses.
No luck for Deegan with that takedown attempt.
Deegan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lopez's head backwards.
Deegan misses with a body kick. #CL#
Deegan clinches up with Lopez and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Deegan manages to break the clinch.
Deegan thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Deegan misses its intended target.
Lopez moves out of range as Deegan strikes.
Deegan tries to clinch but Lopez moves out of range. #T1#
Deegan moves forwards but Lopez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Deegan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lopez.
Deegan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lopez defends it nicely.#CL#
Deegan rushes Lopez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Deegan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lopez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lopez blocking some punches.
Deegan has Lopez pressed against the cage, preventing Lopez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Deegan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Deegan misses with a series of wild punches.
Lopez with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Deegan swings for the body but Lopez moves out of range.
Lopez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No joy there for Deegan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It seemed like Lopez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lopez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lopez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Deegan.
Despite the aggression on Lopez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Deegan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Deegan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lopez misses with a wild body shot.
Lopez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lopez misses with a kick to the body.
Deegan throws out a loose jab but Lopez uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice side step and Lopez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lopez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lopez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Deegan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lopez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Deegan just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Deegan darts in and clinches Lopez up against the cage.#T3##BC2#
Lopez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lopez throws a series of strikes that have Deegan backpedaling.
Deegan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lopez but Lopez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cory Deegan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lopez looks to land a left hand but Deegan moved out of range nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Lopez. Those never looked like landing.
A jab from Deegan misses.
Deegan throws a lazy uppercut
and Lopez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Deegan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Deegan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Deegan shoots in for a takedown but Lopez shows good takedown defense.
Deegan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lopez. Lopez obviously looking to wear him down.
Lopez has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Lopez lands with a kick to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deegan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lopez.
Lopez misses with a low kick.
Deegan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Deegan avoids the head kick by Lopez.
Deegan misses with a wild combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Lopez misses.
Deegan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lopez.
Deegan fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lopez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Deegan catches Lopez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lopez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Deegan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Lopez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Miguel Lopez.
I think Lopez 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Lopez!
Our winner, Miguel Lopez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Cory Deegan had this to say: 'My Heart...My Heartttt! Someone get me an ambulance. '.
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Event:
Destiny Tuesday 51
Date: Jun 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Wilson throws a head kick but Deegan moves out of range.
Wilson connects with a leg kick. Deegan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wilson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Deegan blocks a head kick by Wilson.
Deegan feints and then cracks Wilson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wilson down.
Deegan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wilson pinned against the cage. Wilson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wilson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cory Deegan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilson. Deegan does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Deegan misses.
Wilson misses the shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Deegan.
Wilson keeps Deegan at a distance using the push kick.
Wilson takes one to the side of the head.
Wilson throws an overhand right that lands on Deegan's shoulder, as Deegan tries to avoid the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Deegan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wilson.#TD#
Deegan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wilson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Wilson is looking to improve his position.
Wilson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Deegan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wilson tries to roll over but Deegan keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson trying to hold on to Deegan's head to control him but Deegan postures up.
Deegan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wilson wants to control but Deegan is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson wants to get back to full guard.
Deegan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Deegan works his way into side control. #T2#
Deegan advances to full mount.
Deegan is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Wilson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Deegan cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Deegan cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Deegan breaks from Wilson's wrist control and lands an elbow. #ROC#
Wilson is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deegan has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Wilson's face.
Wilson is still in real trouble! Can Deegan finish him?
Deegan lands a big elbow - Wilson is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Wilson is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Cory Deegan!
Cory Deegan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Destiny 153: Jitsu vs. Nelson
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Deegan misses its intended target.
Nice straight punches there by Deegan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Deegan.
Deegan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Machado sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Deegan somewhat.
Deegan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Machado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Deegan.
A counter left hand to the body from Deegan misses its target.
Deegan throws a looping overhand right but Machado ducks down to avoid it.
Machado is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Deegan with a body shot.
Machado displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Machado scoring well with a low kick there.
Deegan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Machado misses with a looping right.#CL#
Deegan has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Deegan pulls guard effortlessly.
Deegan wants to get back to his feet but Machado is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Deegan controlling the position.#T1##SUB#
Deegan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Machado defends well.
Deegan is pulling down on Machado's head to control his posture.
Deegan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Machado trying to control the position.
Deegan stands up over Machado, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Machado wants to sweep but no luck.
Deegan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Deegan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Machado is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Deegan preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Deegan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Machado manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Deegan has Machado in his guard.#REVB#
Deegan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Deegan throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#T3#
Machado is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Deegan wants to sweep here but Machado controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Machado prevents Deegan from getting back to his feet.
Machado advances position into side control!
Machado controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deegan looks to move to half guard but instead Machado has passed into mount! Damn!
Machado trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Deegan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Machado controlling from mount. #T4#
Deegan tries to reverse the position but Machado maintains control.
Machado trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Deegan regains half guard.
Machado content to control rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Deegan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Manny Machado will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Machado throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Deegan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Deegan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Deegan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Machado on the side of the head.#CL#
Deegan clinches with his opponent.
Machado working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Deegan lands a shoulder strike.
Deegan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Deegan prevents a body shot from Machado. #TD#
Deegan successfully pulls guard.
Machado preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Machado drops back looking for a leg! Deegan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Deegan manages to kick Machado off! Machado jumps back into Deegan's guard.
Deegan is trying to keep Machado in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado preventing the sweep. #T1#
Machado is fighting to break Deegan's control of his arms but Deegan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Machado stopping the sweep attempt from Deegan.
Deegan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Machado.
Deegan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Machado is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
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.
Machado lands with a right hand.
Manny Machado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Machado swats away the attempt to clinch by Deegan.
Machado will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Machado connects with a solid leg kick.
Deegan fails with the takedown
and Machado counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Machado.
Deegan walks into a stiff left hand from Machado.
Deegan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Machado lands with a straight right. Deegan didn't see that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Machado.
Deegan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Deegan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Machado as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Machado rushes Deegan and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
Machado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Deegan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Machado blocks it with crossed arms.
Machado makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Machado has a couple of punches blocked by Deegan.
Knees to the body from Deegan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machado.
Deegan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Machado.
#TD#
Deegan turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Deegan manages to end up in side control.
Deegan laying and praying for a moment but Machado takes advantage and regains half guard.
Machado slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cory Deegan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Machado is looking for a triangle but Deegan pushes his legs off easily.
Deegan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4#
Machado looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Machado keeping full guard, as Deegan tries to pass.
Deegan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Machado keeping full guard, as Deegan tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Manny Machado will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
That kick from Deegan tenderised Machado's leg. Machado is trying to keep his angry face on.
A slow jab from Deegan misses its intended target.
Machado slips a straight right by Deegan.
No luck for Deegan with that takedown attempt.
Deegan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Machado throws a big shot that misses.
Machado throws a body punch but Deegan moves out of range.
Deegan connects with a jab.
Machado is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice defenses there by Deegan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Deegan. Those never looked like landing.
It seemed like Machado was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Machado lands with an uppercut that bounces Deegan off the cage and back into range.
Machado changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Machado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Deegan throws a shot to the body.
#CL2#
Machado drives through and clinches with Deegan against the cage.
#T1#
Machado struggles to land a body shot inside as Deegan controls his hands.
Machado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Machado tries a body shot but Deegan blocks it.
Deegan is trying to push Machado away but Machado has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Our sources have told us that Deegan has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Deegan blocks a body shot from Machado.
Machado lands a right hand.
Machado struggles to land a body shot inside as Deegan controls his hands.
Deegan looking for a takedown.
Machado misses with a punch on the inside.
Machado gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Deegan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cory Deegan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deegan lands a nice uppercut.
Machado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Deegan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Machado wants to slow Deegan down by chopping away at his legs.
Machado scores with a jab to the body.
Cory Deegan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##CL2#
Machado pushes Deegan up against the cage in a clinch.
Machado scores with a nice hook to the head.
Machado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Deegan tries for a takedown but Machado manages to get underhooks.
Deegan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Machado is defending well.#TD#
Deegan lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deegan with the ground and pound but Machado uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Machado wants to get back to his feet but Deegan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Deegan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Machado is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Deegan wants to get back to full guard but Machado has mounted him!
Deegan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Machado trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deegan wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Machado.
Machado prevents Deegan from getting the reversal.
Machado working the ground and pound effectively.
Deegan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Machado looking to control and managing it successfully.
Deegan sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T4#
Machado stalling.
Manny Machado is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Deegan tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Machado has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Deegan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Deegan tries to hold on but Machado postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Machado comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Machado 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Machado!
During a confident post fight interview, Manny Machado thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Cory Deegan was interviewed post fight and said 'My Heart...My Heartttt! Someone get me an ambulance. '.
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Event:
Destiny 148: Hermano vs. Suri
Date: Apr 16, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Deegan looking to score a takedown here. Lee is defending well but Deegan drives through and ends up in Lee's guard.
Lee keeping full guard, as Deegan tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Deegan lands a couple of digs.
Lee controls Deegan momentarily but Deegan frees himself.
Deegan is looking to advance position but Lee has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Lee stands up from mount. Strange move.
Lee tries to move into range but Deegan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Deegan lands a nice shot that snaps Lee's head back.
Deegan slips under a jab from Lee.
Deegan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Lee lands a leg kick that knocks Deegan off balance momentarily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lee, as that shot connected.
Deegan blocks a jab.
Deegan checks a leg kick nicely.
Lee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Deegan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lee misses with the combination.
Nice uppercut there from Deegan.
Deegan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Deegan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL#
Deegan gets a clinch.
Lee lands a shoulder strike.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Deegan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Lee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Deegan blocks a head kick by Lee.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Deegan misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.
Deegan takes one on the button.#T2#
Deegan throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee lands with an overhand left.#CL#
Deegan clinches up against the cage.
Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
Deegan is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Lee breaks from the clinch.
Lee throws a nice looking combination but Deegan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lee slips a straight right by Deegan.
Deegan dives in for a single leg takedown but Lee sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lee defending well as Deegan loads up on a big left hand.
Lee throws out a counter right but Deegan avoids it with no problem.
Deegan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Lee was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Deegan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Lewis Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Deegan moves away from the strike by Lee.
Lee lands a nice leg kick that just misses Deegan's sensitive parts.
Deegan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Deegan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lee looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Lee.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lee lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Deegan shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cory Deegan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch lands to the side of Lee 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lee takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Deegan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lee throws a hook but Deegan blocks it.
Deegan tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
Deegan misses the jab.
Deegan throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Deegan.
Cory Deegan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deegan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lee checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lee tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Deegan throws a right hand that Lee ducks under and follows up with a left that Lee also avoids with ease.
Lee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Deegan moves into the clinch.#TD#
Deegan pulls guard effortlessly. #T4#
Lee not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Deegan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Deegan has his hands on Lee's head, controlling the position.
Lee looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lewis Lee dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Deegan throws a poor cross that misses
and Lee counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Deegan thinking.
Deegan goes for a double leg but Lee avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lee continues to drive forward.
Deegan tries for a takedown but Lee sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Deegan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lee lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Deegan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lee's waist but Lee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Deegan off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cory Deegan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Deegan.
Lee connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Deegan's hands.
Deegan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lee lands a two punch combo.
A leg kick checked by Deegan.
Deegan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lee manages to circle out of the way.
Deegan staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Deegan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lee misses with a head kick.
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!
Lee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Deegan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lewis Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lee fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Deegan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lewis Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Deegan misses with a left hand
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Deegan moves away from the strike by Lee.
Lee misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T1#
Deegan throws a sloppy head kick and Lee moves out of range easily.
Deegan missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lee drops his hands momentarily and Deegan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Deegan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Deegan moves away from the strike by Lee.
Deegan connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Deegan gets tackled into the cage by Lee. Lee maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Lee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lee works the jab nicely.
Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Deegan.
Deegan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lee tries to bum rush Deegan with a series of wild strikes but Deegan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Deegan blocks a jab.
Deegan lands a really nice looking cross but Lee seems unphased.
A jab from Lee finds it's way through Deegan's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deegan fails with an attempt to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Lee misses.
Deegan misses the jab.#T2#
Deegan misses with a head kick.
Deegan tries to clinch but Lee moves out of range.
Lee drops his hands momentarily and Deegan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Deegan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lee misses with a two punch combination.
Deegan throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Deegan throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Deegan blocks a head kick by Lee.
Deegan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Deegan is just out of range.
Lee lands a two punch combo.
#TD#
Deegan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lee is trying to defend but Deegan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deegan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lee slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Lee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Deegan chips away with some ground and pound.
Deegan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Deegan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lee is trying to control Deegan's posture but Deegan avoids it.
Lee tries to buck Deegan off but Deegan is having none of it.
Deegan wants to stand but Lee has his arm trapped.
Lee is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Deegan lands with a punch from half guard. #T4##SUB#
Deegan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lee trying to control but Deegan postures up.
Deegan wants to take a breather but Lee is having none of it.
Lee gets full guard.#SUB2#
Deegan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Deegan trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lewis Lee will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Deegan cracks Lee with an open hand slap.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Deegan tries for a takedown but Lee circles away easily
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Deegan misses with an uppercut.
Lee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Deegan.
Lee misses with a straight left.
Lee fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Deegan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lee slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Deegan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deegan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lee finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#CL#
Deegan instigates a clinch.
Lee is trying to break the clinch but Deegan has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Lee manages to break the clinch.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Deegan is just out of range.#T1#
Lee scores with a leg kick.
Deegan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lee defends it nicely.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Deegan moves away.
Lee misses with a looping left.
Lee misses with a straight right.
Deegan misses with a looping left.#CL#
Deegan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Deegan scores a nice knee to the body.
Deegan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Deegan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lee on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lee prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cory Deegan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee managing to block the knees to the body from Deegan.
Cory Deegan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##BC2#
Lee breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Deegan.
Deegan tries to clinch there but Lee circles away.
It seemed like Lee was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Deegan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lee.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deegan blocks a head kick by Lee.
#TD#
Deegan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lee wants to control but Deegan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Deegan drops an elbow to the side of Lee's head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lee manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Deegan is in close to Lee's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Deegan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Deegan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Lee is trying to keep Deegan in close.
Deegan trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deegan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lee looking to control.
Deegan scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Deegan trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deegan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Deegan is pushing down on Lee's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lee is fighting to maintain full guard but Deegan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Deegan wants to pass the guard but Lee is defending well.
Lee keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Deegan wants to take a breather but Lee is having none of it.
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.
Deegan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.
Deegan is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cory Deegan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lee 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lewis Lee!
A victorious Lewis Lee thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Cory Deegan stepped up to the mic, saying 'My Heart...My Heartttt! Someone get me an ambulance. '.
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Event:
Destiny 146: Fakiiri vs Powers
Date: Apr 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Deegan misses with a shot to the body
and Lopez counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Deegan does it's job there.
Deegan throws a right hand that misses
and Lopez counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Deegan tries to clinch there but Lopez circles away.
Deegan tries to clinch but Lopez is having none of it.
Lopez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lopez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Deegan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lopez counters with a head kick. That will keep Deegan thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A head kick misses from Lopez.
Deegan tries to close the distance and clinch but Lopez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Deegan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lopez is looking to counter with a body kick.
Lopez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Deegan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lopez.
Decent striking displayed by Deegan there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deegan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Lopez. Those never looked like landing.
Lopez moves away from the strike by Deegan.
Lopez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lopez throws a right and a left that Deegan avoids nicely.
Lopez moves forwards but Deegan connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
A head kick misses from Lopez.
Deegan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lopez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lopez misses with a few strikes there.
Lopez connects with a body shot.
Deegan throws a sloppy head kick and Lopez moves out of range easily.
Lopez with a hook.
Deegan closes the distance but Lopez moves to the side
and Lopez counters with a right hand to the body.
Lopez misses the shot to the body.
Deegan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Deegan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CL2#
Deegan moves into range and clinches up with Lopez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deegan has a couple of punches blocked by Lopez.
Deegan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lopez avoids it.
Deegan lands a left hand.
Deegan throws a punch but it's blocked by Lopez. #BC#
Lopez manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
Lopez cracks Deegan with a good jab.
Lopez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Deegan.
Deegan tries to clinch but Lopez moves out of range. #CL2#
Deegan closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Lopez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Deegan throws an off balance right hand
and Deegan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Deegan is looking to clinch but Lopez is avoiding it.
Lopez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lopez scores with a leg kick.
Deegan misses with a shot to the body
and Lopez counters with an inside leg kick.
Cory Deegan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopez ducks right into an uppercut from Deegan. #CL2#
Deegan closes the distance and pushes Lopez back into the cage.
Deegan throws a punch but it's blocked by Lopez. #BC#
Lopez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Deegan misses.
Lopez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL2#
Deegan instigates a clinch.
Deegan misses with some punches.
Lopez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3##BC#
Lopez breaks the clinch.
Lopez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Deegan throws an off balance right hand
and Lopez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Deegan misses with an uppercut
and Lopez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Deegan tries to close the distance and clinch but Lopez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Deegan wants to clinch.
Jab, jab by Deegan - just one landing.
Deegan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Deegan wants to clinch up but Lopez keeps it at a distance.
Lopez tried to counter with a leg kick but Deegan avoided it.
Deegan tries a low kick but Lopez avoids it.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Deegan has knocked Lopez down with a huge combo! Deegan steps away and waves a wobbly Lopez back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Lopez is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Miguel Lopez has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lopez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Oh Lopez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Lopez throws a wild hook but Deegan just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Lopez gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Deegan raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cory Deegan!
After the big win, Cory Deegan made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Spartan Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
In defeat, Miguel Lopez stepped up to the mic, saying 'no plan to retire! gonna clean up this division '.
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