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Event:
gc153
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
McCringe shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ciz moves into full guard.
McCringe won't allow Ciz to sweep him here.
McCringe wants to pass the guard but Ciz is keeping the position.
Ciz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McCringe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ciz 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#
Ciz wants to free his trapped foot but McCringe is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
McCringe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ciz thows a huge punch but McCringe dodges it nicely.
Ciz wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCringe keeps working.
McCringe is trying to control but can't.
Ciz 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.
McCringe holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
McCringe is not content to let Ciz control the position.
Ciz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McCringe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McCringe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ciz.
Ciz stalling. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ciz stalling away here and it's allowed McCringe to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ciz is fighting to break McCringe's control of his arms but McCringe is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ciz trying to control the position from guard on top but McCringe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ciz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McCringe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ciz stopping the sweep attempt from McCringe.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McCringe misses the jab.
Crose McCringe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCringe goes for a double leg but Ciz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ciz continues to drive forward.
McCringe shoots in and drives through. Ciz sprawls well.#T3##TD2#
Ciz gets caught napping as McCringe dives in and scores a takedown. Ciz manages to retain guard.
McCringe trying to control the position from guard on top but Ciz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ciz looking to control.
McCringe is looking to work some ground and pound but Ciz has wrist control.
Ciz thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB#
Ciz looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! McCringe has picked Ciz up and slammed him! Ciz can't keep hold of the triangle and McCringe manages to pass to side control!#SUB2#
McCringe tries for a kimura but Ciz is defending well.
Ciz tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Ciz is working hard here to advance position.
Ciz is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ciz manages to work his way to half guard, despite McCringe's best efforts.
McCringe thows a huge punch but Ciz dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
McCringe 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.
McCringe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Crose McCringe will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ciz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ciz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ciz tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD#
Ciz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
McCringe tries to improve position but can't.
Ciz is looking to take a break and control but McCringe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on McCringe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ciz moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCringe has one of Ciz's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.#T1#
McCringe regains half guard.
McCringe preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ciz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McCringe defending well though.
Ciz prevents McCringe from improving his position.
Ciz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McCringe's head.
McCringe tries to get to full guard but Ciz has control of the leg.
Ciz tries to pass to full mount but McCringe defends it.
Ciz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McCringe tries to get to full guard but Ciz has control of the leg. #SUB#
Ciz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McCringe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ciz.
Ciz wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCringe keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ciz trying to advance position but McCringe counters by regaining guard.
Ciz connects with a couple of short punches.
Ciz throwing strikes from guard but McCringe blocks nicely. #T3#
Ciz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McCringe's head.
Ciz trying to control the position from guard on top but McCringe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ciz postures up.
Ciz working some strikes from top position.
McCringe working a defensive guard here.
Ciz trying to control the position from guard on top but McCringe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
McCringe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ciz trying to control the position from guard on top but McCringe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McCringe pulls Ciz in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
McCringe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ciz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
George Ciz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McCringe wants to control the position but Ciz says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
McCringe is refusing to be controlled, as Ciz sits in half guard.
McCringe works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCringe keeping full guard, as Ciz tries to pass.
Ciz throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Ciz dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
McCringe gets a double leg takedown into Ciz's guard.
McCringe trying to control the position from guard on top but Ciz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCringe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ciz looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but McCringe puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2#
McCringe is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ciz has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
McCringe is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Ciz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McCringe is working away from the top position though.
Ciz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McCringe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McCringe being controlled here momentarily.
McCringe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McCringe trying to control the position from guard on top but Ciz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ciz trying to control the position here.
McCringe lands a couple of digs.
McCringe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Ciz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McCringe wants to control from the top but Ciz keeps moving.
McCringe preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McCringe blocks a low kick nicely.#T3#
Ciz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McCringe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ciz circles away.
McCringe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Ciz counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for McCringe!
Ciz moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Ciz working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
McCringe is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ciz works to advance to full mount. McCringe defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
McCringe tries to reverse the position but Ciz maintains control.
Ciz controlling from the full mount.
McCringe is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
McCringe in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ciz avoids the attempt from McCringe to control.
McCringe wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
McCringe trying to control the action but Ciz just sinks the hooks in.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCringe tries to escape but Ciz has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
McCringe is trying to remain composed but Ciz is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCringe trying to control the action but Ciz just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Ciz tightening his grip on McCringe, looking for the choke.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Ciz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ciz 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Ciz!
Our winner, George Ciz, 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.
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Event:
gc151
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Pinaglabanan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McCringe to the mat! McCringe manages to get full guard.
Pinaglabanan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pinaglabanan connects with a couple of short punches.
Pinaglabanan connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pinaglabanan throws a big elbow that misses.
McCringe looking for a sweep. Not yet McCringe, not yet.
Pinaglabanan working some strikes from top position.
Pinaglabanan postures up and lands a big shot to McCringe's brow.
McCringe looking for a sweep. Not yet McCringe, not yet.
Pinaglabanan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pinaglabanan content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pinaglabanan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McCringe trying to control the position here. #T1#
McCringe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McCringe really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pinaglabanan stopping the sweep attempt from McCringe.
McCringe is working hard here to advance position.
McCringe working a defensive guard but Pinaglabanan manages to pass into side control anyway.
Pinaglabanan lands a decent elbow from side control.
Pinaglabanan lands a nice forearm strike.
McCringe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McCringe is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Pinaglabanan landing a few strikes.
Pinaglabanan working away.#T2#
Pinaglabanan creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Pinaglabanan lands an elbow.
McCringe takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Pinaglabanan controls the position from side control.
Pinaglabanan scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at McCringe to see if he's OK.
McCringe tries to improve position but can't.
McCringe is not content to let Pinaglabanan control the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pinaglabanan content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Pinaglabanan working the head with strikes. #T3#
McCringe is working to avoid the ground and pound but Pinaglabanan connects with a decent elbow.
Pinaglabanan grinds an elbow into McCringe's temple.
Pinaglabanan fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Pinaglabanan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCringe is looking to regain half guard here but Pinaglabanan keeps moving and retains side control.
Pinaglabanan lands an elbow.
McCringe wants to control but Pinaglabanan postures up.
Pinaglabanan controlling from side mount.
McCringe is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Pinaglabanan tries to advance to mount but can't.
McCringe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McCringe takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
McCringe is looking to reverse the position.
Pinaglabanan working the ground and pound.
Pinaglabanan working away.
Pinaglabanan lands a few punches from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCringe regains half guard.
Pinaglabanan wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCringe keeps working.
Pinaglabanan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Pinaglabanan dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
McCringe throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
Pinaglabanan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for McCringe!
You can see the frustration on McCringe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pinaglabanan wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCringe keeps working.
Pinaglabanan scores with punches from side control.
McCringe is looking to reverse the position.
Pinaglabanan wants to control but McCringe is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinaglabanan taking a breather here.
Pinaglabanan scoring with punches and elbows. #T1#
McCringe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pinaglabanan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pinaglabanan is working McCringe over with some ground and pound from side control.
Pinaglabanan lands an elbow.
McCringe manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
McCringe trying to control from the bottom.
Pinaglabanan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Let's hope that Pinaglabanan has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
McCringe tries to get to full guard but Pinaglabanan has control of the leg.
McCringe wants to control but Pinaglabanan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pinaglabanan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pinaglabanan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Pinaglabanan wants to take a breather but McCringe is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Pinaglabanan feints and as McCringe raises his hands in defense, Pinaglabanan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
McCringe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pinaglabanan trying to control but McCringe is working from the bottom. #SUB#
McCringe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pinaglabanan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McCringe is wriggling around but Pinaglabanan manages to pass to half guard.
#T3#
McCringe is trying to control but can't.
Pinaglabanan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pinaglabanan lands with a punch from half guard.
McCringe wants to get back to full guard.
McCringe on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pinaglabanan working the head and body with strikes.
McCringe is looking for a sweep. Pinaglabanan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Pinaglabanan.
Nice strikes from Pinaglabanan there. #T4#
McCringe won't allow Pinaglabanan to pass to mount.
Pinaglabanan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pinaglabanan working the head and body with strikes.
McCringe is doing well to control the position and prevent Pinaglabanan from advancing to side control.
McCringe wants to get back to full guard.
McCringe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan wants to control but McCringe is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pinaglabanan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pinaglabanan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McCringe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McCringe wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Pinaglabanan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
McCringe looks for a takedown but Pinaglabanan sprawls well.#TD#
McCringe closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
McCringe is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McCringe is looking to take a break and control but Pinaglabanan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pinaglabanan is holding on to half guard well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
McCringe is trying to work for a kimura but Pinaglabanan is defending well.
#SUB#
McCringe is working for a kimura but Pinaglabanan is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1#
Pinaglabanan preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
McCringe trying to control the action but Pinaglabanan is working from the bottom.
Pinaglabanan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB#
McCringe postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Pinaglabanan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of McCringe, into his guard. #REVB#
McCringe being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
McCringe is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pinaglabanan is controlling him.
Pinaglabanan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pinaglabanan postures up.
Pinaglabanan trying to control the position from guard on top but McCringe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCringe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
McCringe decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Pinaglabanan is concentrating on defense, preventing McCringe from advancing position.
Pinaglabanan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Pinaglabanan is looking to control McCringe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pinaglabanan avoid being mounted?
Pinaglabanan holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
McCringe is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pinaglabanan is doing well to control the position and prevent McCringe from advancing to side control.
Crose McCringe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pinaglabanan wants to control but McCringe is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Crose McCringe showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pinaglabanan 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Pinaglabanan!
In his post fight interview, John Pinaglabanan started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
USFC 153
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
McCringe looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Day is holding on to half guard well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCringe passes the guard and advances to mount!
Day on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Day tries to get out of the position.
Day is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
McCringe is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
McCringe has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Day is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Crose McCringe!
Crose McCringe bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
USFC 146
Date: Mar 31, 2017 |
#R1#
McCringe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
McCringe shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Shui's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shui looking to control.
Shui keeping moving, preventing McCringe from controlling successfully.
McCringe postures up in Shui's guard and throws a big left but Shui blocks it. #SUB#
Shui had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McCringe defends it easily.
Shui 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#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCringe wants to get back to full guard.
McCringe wants to control but Shui is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Shui has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can McCringe defend it? Shui steps over the head and cranks it - McCringe is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Shui!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lin Shui!
In his post fight interview, Lin Shui started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
USFC 140
Date: Feb 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Jay tries to score with a low kick but McCringe moves his leg out of the way.
Jay lands a nice looking body kick.
Jay lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A swing and a miss from McCringe.#TD#
McCringe looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
McCringe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jay is just riding it out for now. McCringe eventually gives up the hold.
McCringe really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jay is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCringe prevents Jay from improving his position.
McCringe trying to control the action but Jay is working from the bottom. #T1#
McCringe is really struggling to control Jay but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Jay is looking for a sweep. McCringe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#ES2#
Jay manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Jay misses with an uppercut.
McCringe misses with a takedown attempt - Jay sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jay defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McCringe.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jay utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McCringe changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jay fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Crose McCringe. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Nice defenses there by McCringe.#CL2#
Jay clinches.
A right hand to the body from Jay.
McCringe has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jay after a bit of a struggle.
McCringe is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jay is defending well.#BC2#
Jay breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Jay has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCringe goes for a takedown attempt but Jay pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jay looks to land a right hand but McCringe moved out of range.
Jay stuffs the takedown.
Jay defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McCringe.#TD#
Jay gets caught napping as McCringe dives in and scores a takedown. Jay manages to retain guard.#ES2#
Jay is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. McCringe presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Jay gets underhooks to prevent McCringe's takedown attempt.
#T3##BC2#
Jay breaks from the clinch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jay!
Jay swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD2#
Jay looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jay works his way into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCringe is trying to escape the position but Jay is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Jay is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. McCringe looks calm but he's in trouble here. Jay gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. McCringe is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Jay lets go of the hold and McCringe can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bee Jay!
A determined Bee Jay didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Event:
USFC 135
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Day lands a nice shot that snaps McCringe's head back.
McCringe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Day's waist but Day gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McCringe off to one side.
Day swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Day misses with a hook.#TD2#
McCringe shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
McCringe wants to work for an arm triangle but Day is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Day keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB2#
McCringe is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCringe trying to advance position but Day counters by regaining guard.
Day keeping moving, preventing McCringe from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB#
Day throws his legs up looking for a submission but McCringe uses it to pass to side control.
#SUB2#
McCringe tries for a kimura but Day is defending well.
Day is looking to reverse the position.
McCringe landing strikes.
McCringe passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Day!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Day is working to get back to half guard.
Day's coaches at The Factory have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
McCringe swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Day is now in McCringe's guard. A big mistake from McCringe there, giving up the dominant position!
Day postures up.
#T2#
Day pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCringe is keeping the position for now.
Day forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Day seems to be working for a kimura but McCringe defends the submission attempt.
Day tries to pass the half guard into mount. McCringe knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McCringe trying to control from the bottom.
McCringe manages to get to full guard.
McCringe pulls Day in to control the position. #T3#
McCringe trying to keep a closed guard but Day is proving a slippery customer.
McCringe wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
McCringe is trying to keep Day in close.
Day wants to pass the guard but McCringe is keeping the position.
McCringe is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#ES2#
McCringe is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Day presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC#
Day manages to break the clinch.
McCringe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McCringe with a lazy takedown attempt
and Day counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lucky Day has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crose McCringe.
McCringe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McCringe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Day keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCringe throws a right and a left that Day avoids nicely.
Day throws a shot to the body.
No luck for McCringe with that takedown attempt.
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 Lucky Day will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Day as McCringe shoots in.
Day catches McCringe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McCringe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Day defends it nicely.
Day connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McCringe momentarily.
McCringe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lucky Day has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crose McCringe.
Day lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lucky Day is winning the standup battle so far.
McCringe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A quick step to the side and Day tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCringe tries for a takedown but Day circles away easily
and Day counters with a nice uppercut.
Crose McCringe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCringe dives in for a single leg takedown but Day sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McCringe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Day.
McCringe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Day as he jumps to the side.
Day swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
McCringe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McCringe misses with a takedown
and Day counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCringe with a lazy takedown attempt
and Day cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Day misses with a looping right.
Day is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCringe can do to turn this around?
McCringe shoots in for a takedown but Day shows good takedown defense.
McCringe slips a jab and a cross from Day.
Day pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Horrible takedown attempt by McCringe or perhaps it was just good defense by Day, which made it look bad.
A little feinted left hand from Day on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Day throws the left hand but McCringe avoids the punch easily.
McCringe misses with a takedown attempt - Day sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Day is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Day throws the left hand but McCringe avoids the punch easily.
McCringe changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McCringe shoots in but no luck this time. #T2#
McCringe tries for a takedown but Day circles away easily
and Day counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice shot by Day.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Day is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCringe.
McCringe moves out of range of the strikes.
Day connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Day misses with an uppercut. McCringe saw that one coming.
McCringe feints the counter takedown.
Day is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#TD2#
McCringe shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Day's guard.#SUB#
Day has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McCringe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McCringe wants to pass the guard but Day is keeping the position.
Day not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Day had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McCringe defends it easily.#T3#
McCringe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Day working for a triangle but McCringe defends it easily.
#SUB#
Day looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Day looking to control.
McCringe throws a big right hand that misses.
McCringe wants to pass the guard but Day is keeping the position.
McCringe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
McCringe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McCringe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McCringe is looking to work some ground and pound but Day has wrist control.
McCringe trying to control the position from guard on top but Day is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Day is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McCringe defends well.
McCringe stands and throws Day's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Day is looking to regain half guard here but McCringe keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
McCringe working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucky Day dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Day throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McCringe on the side of the head.
Day misses the jab.
McCringe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Day as he jumps to the side.
McCringe goes for a double leg but Day avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Day continues to drive forward.
McCringe fails with a takedown attempt.
Lucky Day has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crose McCringe.
McCringe fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
McCringe looking to score a takedown here. Day is defending well but McCringe drives through and ends up in Day's guard.#T1##SUB#
McCringe is posturing up here but Day has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! McCringe tries to roll out but it's too tight and McCringe has to tap! Slick submission there by Day!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lucky Day!
An out of breath Lucky Day thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
USFC 129
Date: Dec 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Freire works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Freire.
McCringe fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Freire avoids it really well and circles away.
Freire comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McCringe fails with a takedown attempt.
Freire lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCringe misses with a takedown attempt
and Freire counters with a stiff right hand.
Patricio Freire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crose McCringe.
McCringe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Freire.
McCringe tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Freire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCringe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
McCringe tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Freire defends well and McCringe ends up having to push Freire into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Freire is looking to counter punch.
McCringe takes one on the button.#TD2#
McCringe closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
McCringe tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McCringe has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Freire is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Freire is trying to get back to full guard.
Freire gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Freire is looking for a triangle but McCringe pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
McCringe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Freire throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! McCringe escapes and throws Freire's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T2#
Freire is looking to regain half guard here but McCringe keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
McCringe is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Freire has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
McCringe tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Freire tries to buck McCringe off but McCringe is having none of it.#T3#
Freire prevents McCringe from moving into mount.
Freire gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
McCringe is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCringe passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Freire!
Freire taking shots to the head.
Freire sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Freire looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Freire looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Freire makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Freire.
Freire working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McCringe. #SUB#
Freire working for a triangle but McCringe defends it easily.
McCringe postures up and lands a big shot to Freire's brow.
McCringe sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Freire's guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Freire manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patricio Freire 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#
Freire throws a jab but it's blocked by McCringe.
Freire looks to throw the jab but McCringe is out of range.
McCringe darts in looking for a takedown but Freire gets double underhooks and turns McCringe into the cage.
Freire missing with a left hand there. McCringe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD2#
McCringe bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Freire manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
McCringe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McCringe wants to control but Freire is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McCringe is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Freire's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Freire's back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Freire is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
McCringe is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Freire knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Freire for a finish. #T1##SUB2#
Freire fending off the submission attempt from McCringe. #SUB2#
McCringe is persistently looking for the submission but Freire is defending it well.
McCringe has the hooks in. Freire is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Freire is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
McCringe is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Freire is in bad spot here.
#T2#
Freire rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB2#
McCringe is looking for a kimura here.
McCringe thows a huge punch but Freire dodges it nicely.
McCringe trying to mount his opponent but Freire defends it.
Freire avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McCringe. #T3##SUB2#
McCringe is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Freire is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McCringe pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Freire is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McCringe pulls his head out easily.
McCringe prevents Freire from improving his position.#SUB2#
McCringe is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Freire is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McCringe pulls his head out easily. #T4#
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.#SUB#
Freire looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McCringe works his foot free and advances to mount.
Freire is trying to escape the mount.
McCringe connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCringe working the ground and pound effectively.
Freire working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crose McCringe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
McCringe blocks a jab.
Patricio Freire is winning the standup battle so far.
Freire loads up on a big right hand but McCringe slips the punch.
Freire looks to land a right hand but McCringe moved out of range.
Crose McCringe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCringe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McCringe shoots in but Freire avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McCringe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McCringe shoots in for a takedown but Freire shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Patricio Freire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crose McCringe.
Freire throws a jab when McCringe was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCringe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Freire.
Freire throws a jab but it's blocked by McCringe.
Crose McCringe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCringe avoids the body shot from Freire.
McCringe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Freire throws a body shot but no joy.
McCringe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Freire circles away.
Freire jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McCringe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Freire scores with a decent looking hook.
McCringe shoots in but Freire avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McCringe takes a jab right on the kisser.
Freire throws a hook to the side of McCringe's head but McCringe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Freire.
McCringe shoots in and drives through. Freire sprawls well.
McCringe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Freire's waist but Freire gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McCringe off to one side.
Freire takes a swing at McCringe's ribcage but misses. #T2#
McCringe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Freire sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McCringe somewhat.
McCringe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McCringe fails with a takedown attempt.
Freire cracks McCringe with a right hand 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!
Freire throws a lazy right hand but McCringe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Freire misses with an uppercut. McCringe saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Freire. McCringe does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCringe looks for a takedown but Freire sprawls well.
It looked like Freire wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Freire misses with a series of wild punches.
#T3#
McCringe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice defenses there by McCringe.
McCringe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Freire counters with a nice uppercut.
Freire just misses with a punch to the body.
Freire uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Good exchange - Freire coming out on top.
Freire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCringe can do to turn this around?
McCringe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Freire moves away.
McCringe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Freire but Freire pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Freire cracks McCringe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McCringe misses with a takedown attempt
and Freire counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by McCringe. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Freire is looking to reverse the position.
Freire manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
McCringe is looking for a sweep. Freire is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McCringe keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Freire 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.
#SUB#
McCringe is defending against the submission attempts here by Freire.
And that's the end of the fight!
Patricio Freire showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Freire has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patricio Freire!
After the fight, Patricio Freire was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
USFC 124
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Griffin stuffs the takedown attempt from McCringe. McCringe gets slowly back to his feet.
Griffin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Griffin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McCringe's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCringe pulls Griffin in close to prevent any damage.
Griffin stays in close to McCringe's body and controls the position.
McCringe trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
McCringe 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#
Griffin trying to control but McCringe postures up.
Griffin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Griffin can't keep his opponent in guard - McCringe advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
McCringe is working for a kimura but Griffin is defending it quite comfortably.
Griffin is looking for a sweep. McCringe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2##SUB#
McCringe is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Griffin is controlling McCringe's trapped leg to prevent McCringe from advancing to side control.#SUB#
McCringe wants to work for an arm triangle but Griffin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Griffin is trying to get back to full guard.
Griffin is refusing to be controlled, as McCringe sits in half guard. #SUB#
McCringe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Griffin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McCringe. #T3#
Griffin is controlling McCringe's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB#
McCringe is trying to work for a kimura but Griffin is defending well.
Griffin is looking for a sweep. McCringe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McCringe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
McCringe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Griffin is just riding it out for now. McCringe eventually gives up the hold.
Griffin wants to control but McCringe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Griffin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McCringe looking to pass the guard.
Griffin pulls McCringe in close to prevent any damage.
Griffin is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McCringe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Griffin at a distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Griffin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McCringe did well to prevent Griffin getting side control.
Griffin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Griffin working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
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 Crose McCringe will probably get the nod.
That's time! McCringe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Griffin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McCringe defends well and Griffin ends up having to push McCringe into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
McCringe gets caught flat footed, as Griffin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Chris Griffin has got the better of the ground game so far.
McCringe can't keep his opponent in guard - Griffin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McCringe tries to roll over but Griffin keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Griffin winds up and cracks McCringe with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCringe tries to roll over but Griffin keeps him under control.
McCringe trying to hold on to Griffin's head to control him but Griffin postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Griffin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
McCringe wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Griffin seems content to control.
Griffin trying to pass the guard but McCringe defending well.
McCringe wants to improve his position but Griffin is controlling well.
Griffin controlling the action here.
McCringe wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Still in half guard, Griffin seems content to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
McCringe is trying to get back to full guard.
Griffin works his way into side control.
Griffin tries to advance to mount but McCringe denies him.
McCringe seems a little lost for a moment, as Griffin dominates the positioning.
McCringe is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
McCringe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Griffin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Griffin controls the position from side control.#T3##SUB2#
Griffin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McCringe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Griffin tries to advance to mount but can't.
McCringe is looking for a sweep.
Griffin happy to just control the position for now.
McCringe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Griffin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
McCringe is trying to control Griffin's posture but Griffin avoids it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McCringe blocks a head kick by Griffin.
#CL2#
Griffin moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Griffin has McCringe pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Griffin pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending McCringe tumbling to the mat - Griffin dives into McCringe's guard.#ES#
McCringe scrambles and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Griffin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
McCringe gets tackled into the cage by Griffin. Griffin maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Griffin breaks from the clinch.
Griffin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Crose McCringe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Griffin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McCringe's guard.
Griffin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Griffin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McCringe working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCringe is pulling down on Griffin's head. It's preventing any offense from Griffin, at least for the moment.
McCringe keeping moving, preventing Griffin from controlling successfully. #T1#
Griffin content to stall in guard here.
McCringe is controlling Griffin's posture.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McCringe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Griffin defends it nicely.#TD2#
McCringe gets caught napping as Griffin dives in and scores a takedown. McCringe manages to retain guard.#T2#
Griffin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McCringe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Griffin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McCringe is trying to control the position but Griffin postures up.
McCringe keeping moving, preventing Griffin from controlling successfully.
McCringe is trying to keep Griffin in close.
Griffin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Griffin trying to control but McCringe is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
McCringe bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Griffin tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but McCringe presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Griffin is looking to get to half guard.
Griffin holds on, trying desperately to control.
Griffin working to try and regain half guard.
A nice elbow there by McCringe.#T4##SUB#
McCringe working for a guillotine from mount but Griffin is in no mood to give up.
Griffin bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Griffin wants to pass the guard but McCringe is keeping the position.
McCringe 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.
Griffin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCringe controls Griffin momentarily but Griffin frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chris Griffin.
Well Griffin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Crose McCringe!
Crose McCringe bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
PF 18 - Darrow vs Wasa 2
Date: Oct 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Tipton scoring well with a low kick there.
McCringe looks for a takedown but Tipton sprawls well.
McCringe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tipton's waist but Tipton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McCringe off to one side.
Tipton stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Crose McCringe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tipton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McCringe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tipton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCringe.
Tipton steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McCringe.
Tipton misses with a hook.
Tipton chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McCringe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tipton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Tipton bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
McCringe dodges the ground and pound from Tipton.
Tipton moves into full mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tipton looking to control but McCringe is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McCringe avoids a strike by Tipton and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Tipton's guard! Fantastic escape!
#T1#
Tipton wants to sweep here but McCringe controlling him for the moment.
McCringe cracks Tipton with a solid left hand.
Tipton 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.#SUB2#
Tipton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McCringe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tipton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tipton keeping moving, preventing McCringe from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Tipton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McCringe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
McCringe trying to control the position from guard on top but Tipton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tipton is trying to control the position but McCringe postures up.
McCringe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tipton is keeping the position for now.
McCringe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tipton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McCringe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McCringe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Tipton looking for a guillotine here but McCringe defends easily.
#SUB2#
Tipton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McCringe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
McCringe trying to control but Tipton is working from the bottom.
McCringe stays in close to Tipton's body and controls the position.
McCringe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Tipton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
McCringe is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tipton is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tipton has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Tipton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Tipton pushes down on McCringe's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tipton keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McCringe is looking to improve his position.
McCringe is looking to control Tipton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McCringe avoid being mounted?
McCringe is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCringe trying to hold on to Tipton's head to control him but Tipton postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Byron Tipton dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Tipton throws a low kick but McCringe moves out of range easily.
McCringe dives in for a single leg takedown but Tipton sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A shot to the liver by Tipton. Beautiful body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McCringe is defended easily by Tipton.
Tipton wants to counter the offense by McCringe and move into the clinch position.
Horrible takedown attempt by McCringe or perhaps it was just good defense by Tipton, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Crose McCringe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCringe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tipton.
Tipton tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McCringe is able to avoid easily.
McCringe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tipton sprawls well. Tipton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McCringe gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Tipton closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tipton lands in his opponent's guard.
Tipton trying to control the position from guard on top but McCringe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Tipton connects with a couple of short punches.
McCringe wants to sweep but no luck.
Tipton passes easily into side control. Nice work.
McCringe sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
McCringe wants to get back to full guard.
Tipton is looking to advance position but McCringe won't allow it.
Tipton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McCringe is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Tipton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tipton slows the pace down in half guard.
McCringe trying to control from the bottom.
Tipton trying to pass the guard but McCringe defending well.
Tipton throwing shots but McCringe is blocking nicely. #T3#
McCringe controlling the position well.
McCringe is trying to get back to full guard.
McCringe is working hard here to advance position.
Tipton lands with a punch from half guard.
Tipton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McCringe with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tipton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tipton not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
Tipton slips a nice elbow through McCringe's hands, connecting with McCringe's forehead.#SUB2#
Tipton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McCringe moves into full guard.
McCringe wants to sweep but no luck.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Tipton working his ground and pound in the gym.
Tipton wants to pass the guard but McCringe is keeping the position.
McCringe is trying to control the position but Tipton postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tipton looking to pass the guard.
Tipton wants to control from the top but McCringe keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Byron Tipton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Tipton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McCringe, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Tipton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCringe dives in for a single leg takedown but Tipton sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McCringe.
McCringe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tipton swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Crose McCringe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tipton feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McCringe's calf.
McCringe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tipton but Tipton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tipton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McCringe shoots in and drives through. Tipton sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCringe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tipton's waist but Tipton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McCringe off to one side.
Tipton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Tipton clinches. #BC2#
Tipton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Tipton throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. McCringe tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tipton is in McCringe's guard.#ES#
McCringe pushes Tipton off and gets back to his feet.
#T1#
Crose McCringe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tipton.
#TD2#
Tipton shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tipton showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
McCringe kicks off Tipton and gets to his feet.
McCringe shoots in looking for a takedown but Tipton manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McCringe's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McCringe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCringe dives in for a single leg takedown but Tipton sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tipton is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McCringe.
Tipton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD#
McCringe shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tipton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McCringe manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Byron Tipton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Tipton passes McCringe's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCringe tries to get to full guard but Tipton has control of the leg.
Tipton working McCringe over with strikes.
McCringe is looking for a sweep. Tipton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McCringe trying to hold on to Tipton's head to control him but Tipton postures up.
Byron Tipton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tipton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tipton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McCringe trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
McCringe is staying active underneath Tipton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McCringe trying to control but Tipton postures up.
McCringe wants to improve his position but Tipton is controlling well.
McCringe wants to control but Tipton is keeping busy.
Tipton slows the pace down in half guard.
McCringe is trying to stand up here but Tipton is controlling him well. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Still in half guard, Tipton seems content to control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tipton throws a leg kick but McCringe checks it.
McCringe shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tipton pinned against the cage. Tipton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Tipton scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
McCringe is not content to let Tipton control the position.
The referee asks Tipton politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tipton prefers to stall for the moment though.
Crose McCringe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Byron Tipton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tipton has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Byron Tipton!
Byron Tipton was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
PF 16 - Stewart vs Terror
Date: Oct 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Darrow cracks the inside of McCringe's front leg.
Darrow throws a series of punches but McCringe moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Darrow.
Darrow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Darrow scores with a hook to the body. McCringe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Darrow lands with a right hand.
Darrow lands an overhand right.#TD#
Darrow drives through with a takedown into guard.
Darrow postures up.
Darrow throwing strikes from guard but McCringe blocks nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCringe controls Darrow momentarily but Darrow frees himself.
McCringe keeping full guard, as Darrow tries to pass. #T1#
Darrow trying to control the position from guard on top but McCringe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCringe seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Darrow controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Darrow throws a shot to the body.
Darrow looks to throw the jab but McCringe is out of range.
McCringe dives in for a single leg takedown but Darrow sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Darrow keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McCringe.
Balfour Darrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crose McCringe.
McCringe walks into a jab.#T2##TD2#
McCringe closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Darrow did well to prevent McCringe getting side control.
Darrow has his hands clasped together around McCringe's back. He's all about the action.
Darrow is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McCringe's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McCringe's back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Darrow is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at McCringe. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Darrow avoiding McCringe 's attempts to control his hands.
Darrow is looking to control McCringe but McCringe is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Darrow gets his hands free as McCringe looks to control. #T3#
McCringe is really stuck here.
#SUB#
McCringe showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
McCringe defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
McCringe just trying to survive but Darrow is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
McCringe tries to roll but Darrow sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Darrow working for a choke but McCringe is defending well. #SUB#
Darrow is cranking McCringe's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for McCringe! He's tightened the choke and McCringe is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Balfour Darrow!
Balfour Darrow retains his bantamweight title!
A victorious Balfour Darrow thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
PF 10 - Hardy vs Gonzalez
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1#
McCringe takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
McCringe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Edgar as he avoids it easily.
Edgar lands a nice looking body kick.
McCringe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Edgar is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Edgar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McCringe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#TD2#
McCringe scores with a takedown into Edgar's guard.
Edgar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McCringe trying to control the position from guard on top but Edgar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCringe preventing the sweep.
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.
McCringe is looking to work some ground and pound but Edgar has wrist control.#T1#
Edgar controlling the position.
McCringe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Edgar is keeping the position for now.
Edgar looking to hit a scissor sweep but McCringe is one step ahead there.
McCringe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McCringe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McCringe postures up.
McCringe throws a big elbow that misses.
Edgar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McCringe landing with the ground and pound.
McCringe is fighting to break Edgar's control of his arms but Edgar is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
McCringe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Edgar keeping moving, preventing McCringe from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
McCringe slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
McCringe is trying to work for a kimura but Edgar is defending well.
#SUB2#
McCringe is looking for a kimura here.
Edgar is looking to control McCringe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Edgar avoid being mounted?
We've been hearing good reports from Edgar's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
McCringe is trying to control. Edgar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Edgar wants to improve his position but McCringe is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Edgar is defending against the submission attempts here by McCringe.
Edgar looks like he's trying to stand up.
McCringe trying to control the action but Edgar is working from the bottom.
McCringe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Edgar on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Edgar tries to get out of the position.
McCringe perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McCringe prevents Edgar from standing back up.
#SUB2#
McCringe is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Edgar defends it well.
Edgar looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T4#
Edgar is trying to maintain the position but McCringe is very close to passing his half guard.
Edgar tries to get to full guard but McCringe has control of the leg. #SUB2#
McCringe wants to work for an arm triangle but Edgar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McCringe is looking to take a break and control but Edgar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Edgar is trying to stand back up but McCringe is controlling him
#SUB2#
McCringe is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Edgar has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
McCringe is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T5#
McCringe wants to take a breather but Edgar is having none of it. #SUB2#
McCringe is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
McCringe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Edgar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McCringe. #SUB2#
McCringe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Edgar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McCringe.
McCringe prevents Edgar from improving his position.#T6#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McCringe trying to pass the guard but Edgar defending well.
Edgar wants to get back to his feet.
Edgar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McCringe is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
McCringe wants to work for an arm triangle but Edgar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Edgar won't allow McCringe to pass to mount.
Edgar trying to hold on to McCringe's head to control him but McCringe postures up.
Edgar on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T7##SUB2#
McCringe seems to be working for a kimura but Edgar defends the submission attempt.
McCringe is trying to control the action in half guard but Edgar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
McCringe is looking for a kimura but Edgar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McCringe to get the leverage.
Edgar is looking to improve his position.
McCringe trying to pass the guard but Edgar defending well.
Edgar is looking for a sweep. McCringe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Edgar is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
McCringe is trying to work for a kimura but Edgar is defending well.
Edgar trying to control here.
#T8#
McCringe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've been informed that McCringe has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
McCringe thows a huge punch but Edgar dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
McCringe is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
McCringe is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
McCringe is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
McCringe is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T9##SUB2#
McCringe is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
McCringe is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
McCringe in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Edgar tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from McCringe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Crose McCringe!
Crose McCringe tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
PF 7 - Stewart vs Hardy 2
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Gamboa scores with a nice strike.
Gamboa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL#
Gamboa closes the distance and clinches.
Gamboa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McCringe backwards.
McCringe drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short right from Gamboa.
A nice left hand lands by Gamboa.
Gamboa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gamboa with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McCringe is looking for a takedown.
A short uppercut from Gamboa.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Gamboa fails to land.
A short right from Gamboa.
McCringe wants to take the fight to the mat but Gamboa manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dermis Gamboa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crose McCringe.
Gamboa scores a nice knee to the body.
Gamboa lands with a right to the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that McCringe has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Gamboa scores with a knee to the head.
McCringe is looking to take this one to the mat.
McCringe fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McCringe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T1#
A shot in the inside from Gamboa.
A nice left hand lands by Gamboa.
Gamboa presses McCringe against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gamboa lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Gamboa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gamboa.
McCringe goes for a takedown attempt but Gamboa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McCringe staying out of range there.
McCringe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gamboa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McCringe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've been told by Gamboa's head coaches at Beast Cartel that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gamboa lands with a right hand.
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!
McCringe ducks under a wild hook from Gamboa.
McCringe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gamboa defends it nicely.
Gamboa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McCringe manages to circle out of the way.
McCringe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Gamboa lands a slapping body shot.
Gamboa throws an off balance right hand
and McCringe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McCringe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gamboa connects with a knee to the head.
Gamboa lands a nice uppercut.
Gamboa is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short right from Gamboa on the inside.
Gamboa lands an uppercut.
Knees to the body from Gamboa.
Gamboa crunches a lovely knee into McCringe's ribcage.
McCringe looks winded!
Gamboa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gamboa is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gamboa scores with a shoulder strike.
McCringe tries to pull guard but Gamboa holds him up against the ropes and eventually McCringe drops back down to his feet.
#T3#
McCringe is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gamboa lands a left hand.
Gamboa misses with a punch to the body.
McCringe tries to pull guard but Gamboa won't allow it.
Gamboa gets through McCringe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gamboa scores with a knee to the head.
Gamboa landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gamboa lands with a light punch inside.
Gamboa landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gamboa connects with a knee to the head.
Gamboa works on McCringe's body with a couple of short punches.
Knees to the body from Gamboa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gamboa lands with a light punch inside.
Gamboa lands a right hand.
Gamboa scores with a knee to the head.
Gamboa connects with a nasty looking knee right to McCringe's face.
A knee to the head by Gamboa.
McCringe changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gamboa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T4#
Gamboa scores with a shot to the body.
Gamboa misses with a wild body shot.
McCringe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gamboa scores with a jab to the head.
#CL2#
McCringe instigates a clinch.
Gamboa stops a takedown attempt from McCringe.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Gamboa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gamboa.
McCringe jumps guard but Gamboa stands there with McCringe around his waist. McCringe gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gamboa scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Gamboa. #T5#
McCringe tries to pull guard but Gamboa holds him up against the ropes and eventually McCringe drops back down to his feet.
McCringe has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gamboa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gamboa pushes McCringe back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gamboa.
McCringe wants a takedown.
McCringe is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Gamboa to keep the fight standing.
McCringe is looking to take this one to the mat.
Knees to the body from Gamboa.
Gamboa with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gamboa lands with a light punch inside.
Gamboa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gamboa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gamboa is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gamboa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McCringe backwards.
Gamboa working McCringe over with knees to the body.
Gamboa lands an uppercut.
Gamboa lands a right hand.
McCringe tries to score a body lock takedown but Gamboa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T6#
Knees in the clinch landing for Gamboa.
Gamboa lands a knee to the body.
Gamboa lands a right hand that snaps the head of McCringe backwards.
Gamboa lands an uppercut.
Gamboa stops a takedown attempt from McCringe.
Gamboa lands with a light punch inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gamboa.
Still in the clinch, Gamboa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gamboa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gamboa obliges.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gamboa.
Gamboa lands a knee to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gamboa.
Gamboa putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McCringe in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gamboa gets through McCringe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gamboa.
Gamboa lands a hook to the side of the head.
McCringe takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gamboa lands with a light punch inside. #T7#
Gamboa lands a knee to the head.
Gamboa putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McCringe in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gamboa lands a knee to the body.
Gamboa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gamboa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#
McCringe is rocked!
Gamboa lands a knee to the body.
Gamboa landing knees to the head.
McCringe is still on wobbly legs! Can Gamboa finish him?
Gamboa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gamboa scores with a shoulder strike.
Gamboa lands a nice shot to the body.
Gamboa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gamboa lands a hook that snaps the head of McCringe backwards.
Gamboa lands a good knee to the midsection. McCringe won't want to take too many of those.
Gamboa lands a good knee to the midsection. McCringe won't want to take too many of those.
McCringe seems to have recovered his senses.
Gamboa scores a nice knee to the body.
#T8#
Gamboa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gamboa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gamboa.
McCringe wants a takedown.
Gamboa with a knee to the head.
McCringe is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gamboa is defending well.
Gamboa crunches a lovely knee into McCringe's ribcage.
Gamboa lands with a right to the head.
Gamboa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McCringes head.
A hook to the body from Gamboa.
A shot in the inside from Gamboa.
Gamboa putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McCringe in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gamboa scores a nice knee to the body.
Gamboa lands a hook to the side of the head.
McCringe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McCringe takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gamboa landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#T9#
Gamboa lands a body punch.
Gamboa putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McCringe in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gamboa landing knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Gamboa.
Gamboa lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Gamboa.
Gamboa is leaning against McCringe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gamboa scores with a knee to the head.
Gamboa lands a good knee to the midsection. McCringe won't want to take too many of those.
Gamboa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gamboa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McCringe is trying to pull guard but Gamboa turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Gamboa lands a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gamboa putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McCringe in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gamboa using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gamboa lands a nice knee to the body.
Gamboa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McCringe backwards.
McCringe is trying to pull guard but Gamboa has him pressed against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dermis Gamboa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R2#
Gamboa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McCringe doesn't seem bothered though.
Gamboa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gamboa misses with a low kick.
Gamboa scores with a crisp jab that stopped McCringe in his tracks.
Gamboa scores with a crisp jab that stopped McCringe in his tracks. #CL#
Gamboa clinches up against the ropes.
Gamboa lands a nice knee to the body.
Gamboa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gamboa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gamboa lands a knee to the body.
Gamboa scores with a knee to the head.
McCringe is breathing heavily.
McCringe fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McCringe jumps guard but Gamboa turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gamboa putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McCringe in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gamboa lands with a light punch inside.
Gamboa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCringe can do to turn this around?
McCringe is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gamboa pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dermis Gamboa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crose McCringe.#T1#
Gamboa lands a nice knee to the body.
A shot in the inside from Gamboa.
A right hand to the body from Gamboa.
Gamboa scores with a shoulder strike.
Gamboa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gamboa.
Gamboa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gamboa unloads a knee to the mid-section. McCringe lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gamboa.
Dermis Gamboa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gamboa gets through McCringe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Gamboa.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gamboa obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gamboa with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gamboa scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Gamboa.
Gamboa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gamboa lands an uppercut.#T2#
Gamboa jerks McCringe's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! McCringe drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Gamboa goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Gamboa because McCringe was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Dermis Gamboa!
An out of breath Dermis Gamboa thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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