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Event:
MFN 334: jak sie masz
Date: Jul 31, 2016 |
#R1#
OvGod fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McCoy looks for a takedown but OvGod sprawls well.
OvGod takes a swing at McCoy's ribcage but misses.
McCoy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
McCoy has been working on his balance at Canadian Top Team, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by OvGod.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McCoy checks a leg kick. #CL2#
OvGod gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McCoy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. OvGod is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McCoy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but OvGod gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cage McCoy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
OvGod lands a knee to the head.
#BC2#
OvGod breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
McCoy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in OvGod's guard.
OvGod trying to control the position.
McCoy trying to control but OvGod is working from the bottom. #SU#
McCoy stands and steps away. OvGod gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T1#
OvGod lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A chopping leg kick lands by OvGod.
OvGod swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McCoy.#TD#
McCoy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. OvGod sprawls well initially but McCoy persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
OvGod kicks McCoy off and gets back to his feet.#TD#
OvGod gets caught flat footed, as McCoy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OvGod trying to keep a closed guard but McCoy is proving a slippery customer.
McCoy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU#
McCoy stands up from OvGod's guard - McCoy perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2#
OvGod clinches up with McCoy and pushes him back against the cage.#T2##BC2#
OvGod manages to break the clinch.
OvGod goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
OvGod defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McCoy.
OvGod lands with a nice body punch.
McCoy fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
OvGod rushes McCoy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McCoy jumps guard but OvGod turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
OvGod escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
OvGod misses with a double jab
#CL#
and McCoy moves into the clinch.
OvGod crunches a lovely knee into McCoy's ribcage.#BC2#
OvGod manages to break the clinch.
OvGod connects with a solid leg kick.
OvGod scores with a push kick.#T3#
McCoy walks into a jab.
OvGod stuffs the takedown attempt from McCoy. McCoy gets slowly back to his feet.
McCoy is breathing heavily.#CL2#
OvGod clinches up against the cage.
McCoy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but OvGod is defending well.
McCoy wants to get back to striking at distance but OvGod won't allow it.
McCoy looking for a takedown.
McCoy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. OvGod gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
McCoy jumps guard and drags OvGod to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
OvGod advances position into side control!
OvGod is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
McCoy is trying to improve his position.#T4#
McCoy wants to control but OvGod postures up.
OvGod looks up at the clock and then as McCoy takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, OvGod smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
McCoy is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on McCoy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
OvGod trying to control the position but McCoy is working away.
OvGod throws a strike aimed at the side of McCoy's head but McCoy avoids it well.
McCoy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
OvGod is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McCoy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Laam OvGod dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
OvGod lands a high kick!
OvGod works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
OvGod tries to clinch but McCoy moves out of range.
McCoy throws a big counter combination but OvGod scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McCoy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A combination from OvGod does no damage.
McCoy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
OvGod wants to land a leg kick but McCoy is out of range.
OvGod looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
OvGod throws a series of strikes that have McCoy backpedaling.
OvGod lands with a hook. McCoy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice takedown defense from OvGod. No joy for McCoy on that attempt.
OvGod throws a series of strikes that have McCoy backpedaling.
Cage McCoy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCoy blocks a head kick by OvGod.
Nice body punch from OvGod.
OvGod throws the kick towards the body but McCoy avoids it.
Laam OvGod is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
McCoy shoots in for a double leg but OvGod sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McCoy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McCoy tries to counter with a takedown but OvGod is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
OvGod forces McCoy back against the cage and clinches.
McCoy jumps guard but OvGod turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cage McCoy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
OvGod's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters circling - OvGod throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
OvGod misses with a low kick.
McCoy attempts a counter takedown but OvGod avoids it well and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from OvGod. No joy for McCoy on that attempt.
OvGod throws a head kick but McCoy moves out of range.
OvGod has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice combination there by OvGod.
McCoy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
OvGod lands a head kick. McCoy smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
OvGod tries to clinch but McCoy moves out of range.
McCoy tries to score a power double leg takedown but OvGod sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McCoy somewhat.#T2#
OvGod scores with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OvGod chopping away at his opponent's legs.
OvGod throws a sloppy head kick and McCoy moves out of range easily.
McCoy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but OvGod paws at him with a jab and circles away.
OvGod stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and OvGod wants it to stay on the feet.
OvGod lands a slapping body shot.
OvGod misses with a jab, cross combination.
OvGod swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McCoy.
OvGod lands a nice shot to the body.
OvGod misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
OvGod lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T3##CL2#
OvGod forces McCoy back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
OvGod breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McCoy goes for a double leg but OvGod avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as OvGod continues to drive forward.
OvGod is looking to slow McCoy down with leg kicks.
OvGod throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
OvGod takes a swing at McCoy's ribcage but misses.
OvGod lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McCoy swats away the attempt to clinch by OvGod.
McCoy shoots in for a takedown but OvGod shows good takedown defense.
OvGod takes a swing at McCoy's ribcage but misses. #TD#
McCoy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OvGod is looking for a sweep.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if OvGod can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T4#
McCoy throws an elbow but OvGod slips to the side and avoids it well.#SU#
McCoy decides to stand back up.
McCoy closes the distance and clinches up with OvGod, looking for a takedown. McCoy pushes OvGod against the cage but OvGod circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
OvGod uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McCoy has time to react.
A kick lands to the mid section there for OvGod.
OvGod tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
OvGod throws a head kick that misses.
OvGod scores with a spinning back kick!
OvGod scores with a jab to the jaw.
OvGod keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
OvGod clinches up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OvGod lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Laam OvGod showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
OvGod scores with a head kick.
Laam OvGod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCoy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
OvGod gets in close and tags McCoy with a short punch that almost sends McCoy to the mat! Oh McCoy is in big trouble! He turns his back on OvGod, trying to create some distance but OvGod rushes him, striking wildly and McCoy goes down! The referee tackles OvGod into the cage to end the fight! OvGod is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Laam OvGod!
A relieved looking Laam OvGod thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Cage McCoy had this to say: 'It's how you bounce back! I'll be back!!'.
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Event:
MFN 329
Date: Jul 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McCoy.
Redding misses with a straight left.
McCoy avoids a kick to the body.
McCoy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Redding as he avoids it easily.
McCoy takes one to the side of the head.
#TD#
Redding decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
McCoy kicks off Redding and gets to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCoy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Redding sprawls well. Redding wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McCoy gets slowly back to his feet.
Redding throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A punch lands to the side of McCoy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Redding is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCoy. #TD2#
Redding tries to sprawl but McCoy drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Redding is looking for a sweep. McCoy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McCoy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Redding defending well though. #T1#
McCoy wants to get back to his feet.
Redding definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
McCoy is working for a kimura here but Redding manages to reverse the position and he's now in McCoy's guard.
#SUB2#
McCoy has his foot on Redding's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Redding works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
McCoy is looking for a triangle but Redding pushes his legs off easily.
Redding distracts McCoy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Redding working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McCoy wants to stand and escape but Redding is having none of it.
Redding postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Redding working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McCoy's head.
Redding landing some decent shots from guard.
McCoy working a defensive guard here.
Redding throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Redding wants to control from the top but McCoy keeps moving.
McCoy is trying to keep Redding in close.
#SUB2#
McCoy is looking for a triangle here but Redding uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
McCoy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Redding lands a nice forearm strike.
You can see the frustration on McCoy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McCoy taking punishment in the form of punches.
McCoy can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Redding thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on McCoy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Redding is looking to take a break and control but McCoy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McCoy is pushing Redding's head away, looking to escape. Redding manages to hold on to the position though.
McCoy holding on.
McCoy tries to improve position but can't.
McCoy keeps trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on McCoy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McCoy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McCoy wants to control but Redding postures up.
Redding landing a few strikes.
McCoy is looking for a sweep.
McCoy can't do much from the bottom here.
McCoy takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
McCoy defending against the ground and pound.
McCoy struggling a bit here.
McCoy tries to bench press Redding off him but Redding keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua Redding dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Redding throws a big shot that misses.
Redding throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCoy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
McCoy has managed to clinch.
Redding lands a hook to the side of the head.
Redding misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Redding lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Redding goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Redding lands a shot to the body.
Redding can't get the takedown.
Redding misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Redding tries to pull guard but McCoy won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCoy is looking to take this one to the mat.
Redding tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McCoy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Redding.
McCoy is looking to take this one to the mat.
Joshua Redding has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cage McCoy.
McCoy takes an elbow to the temple.
Redding is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCoy can do to turn this around?#T1#
Redding misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Redding struggles to land a body shot inside as McCoy controls his hands.
Redding trying to land knees to the body.
#BC#
Redding breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Redding throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McCoy on the side of the head.
McCoy tries to clinch there but Redding circles away.
Redding throws a hook but McCoy avoids it easily.
McCoy tries to counter with a clinch but Redding shakes him off and moves away.
A jab from Redding does it's job there.
McCoy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Redding's sensitive parts.
Redding throws a poor cross that misses
and McCoy counters with a body kick.
Redding throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Redding throws a body kick that misses.
Joshua Redding seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
McCoy moves into the clinch successfully.
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!
McCoy tries for a takedown. No joy.
McCoy dodges an elbow strike from Redding.
Redding misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
McCoy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Redding smiles and moves away.
Redding throws an overhand right that lands on McCoy's shoulder, as McCoy tries to avoid the shot.
Redding swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Redding throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McCoy on the side of the head. #TD2#
Redding gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McCoy to score an easy takedown into full guard.
McCoy throws a big right hand that misses.
McCoy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Redding keeping moving, preventing McCoy from controlling successfully.
McCoy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T3#
McCoy stopping the sweep attempt from Redding.
Redding avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McCoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Redding is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
McCoy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Redding swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Redding goes for a double leg but McCoy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McCoy continues to drive forward.#CL2#
McCoy instigates a clinch.
Redding throws a head punch that misses.
McCoy blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Redding.
A shot in the inside from Redding. #T4#
Redding lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Redding scores with a shoulder strike.
Redding lands a left hand.
McCoy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McCoy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Redding pulls his leg out and moves away.
McCoy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cage McCoy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Redding throws a big shot that misses.
McCoy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Redding throws out the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redding throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Redding, as that shot connected.
#ROC#
McCoy is rocked!
Redding cracks McCoy on the jaw with a powerful right hand and McCoy falls backwards against the cage. Redding follows up with more strikes that drop McCoy to his knees. Redding keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save McCoy! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joshua Redding!
Joshua Redding decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Cage McCoy was interviewed post fight and said 'It's how you bounce back! I'll be back!!'.
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Event:
MFN 325: Mamba vs. Linhares II
Date: Jun 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Blade tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCoy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blade scores with a jab. McCoy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Blade. That snapped McCoy's head back.
Good leg kick by McCoy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Blade lands a leg kick that knocks McCoy off balance momentarily.
Nice sprawl there from Blade as McCoy shoots in.
Blade scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Blade smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A solid leg kick lands there for Blade.
Blade fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As Blade backs away, McCoy returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCoy tries to score with a low kick but Blade moves his leg out of the way.
A little jabbing left from Blade on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McCoy fails with a takedown attempt.
Jake Blade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Blade lands a nice looking body shot.
Blade displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McCoy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cage McCoy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blade scores with a kick to the body.
Blade cracks the inside of McCoy's front leg.
Blade throws a series of strikes that have McCoy backpedaling.
Blade cracks a nice hook into McCoy's ribs.
Blade scores with a jab to the body.
Blade connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T2##CL2#
Blade moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCoy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Blade walks away with a smile on his face. McCoy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Blade connects with the punch.
Blade throws a good cross that connects.
Decent striking displayed by Blade there.
Blade moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McCoy shoots in but Blade avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Blade looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Blade has taken the fight to the clinch.
Blade throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Blade effectively controlling the action here.#T3#
Blade is pressed up against the cage. McCoy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Blade down to the mat. Blade avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Blade lunges at McCoy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McCoy's hand.
Blade lands with a right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Blade. That snapped McCoy's head back.
McCoy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Blade connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Blade connects with a leg kick. McCoy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Blade looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from McCoy.
Blade paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Blade stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Blade wants it to stay on the feet.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCoy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
Blade drives through and clinches with McCoy against the cage.
McCoy fails to pull guard.
Blade lands a body punch in the clinch.
Our sources have told us that McCoy has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Blade lands a right hand.
Blade lands an uppercut.
Blade cracks McCoy with a nice body shot.
Blade lands a hook to the side of the head.
McCoy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Blade to keep the fight standing.
Blade throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McCoys head. #ROC2#
McCoy is rocked!
Blade has McCoy pressed against the cage. He pushes McCoy back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Blade throws a beautiful elbow that sends McCoy crashing to the floor! Blade piles on the pressure with more strikes! McCoy is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Blade!
Jake Blade seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Cage McCoy was interviewed post fight and said 'It's how you bounce back! I'll be back!!'.
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Event:
UVT 370: Happy Birthday
Date: May 29, 2016 |
#R1#
O Neil misses with a double jab
and McCoy counters with a slapping leg kick.
O Neil lands a two punch combo.
McCoy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McCoy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
O Neil scores with a crisp jab that stopped McCoy in his tracks.
O Neil getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
O Neil throws a looping overhand right but McCoy ducks down to avoid it.
A low kick from McCoy is predictable there
and O Neil counters with a lovely straight right hand!
O Neil cracks McCoy with an open hand slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Neil works McCoy's body with a nice hook.
McCoy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as O Neil sprawls well. O Neil wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McCoy gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
McCoy closes the distance and clinches up with O Neil, looking for a takedown. McCoy pushes O Neil against the cage but O Neil circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
O Neil was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
O Neil connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McCoy momentarily.
McCoy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
O Neil throws a series of punches but McCoy avoids them all with ease.
McCoy is looking for the big counter here.
O Neil jabs McCoy right on the nose. McCoy blinks but takes it well.
McCoy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
O Neil looks for the body kick but McCoy saw that one coming.
McCoy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
O Neil throws a jab when McCoy was well out of range.
McCoy was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jab, jab by O Neil - just one landing.
O Neil misses with a looping right.
O Neil is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
O Neil scores with a body shot.
O Neil throws a big shot that misses.
McCoy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
O Neil has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O Neil swings for the body but McCoy moves out of range.
O Neil throws a left and a right that both miss
and McCoy counters with a nice leg kick.
O Neil throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McCoy shoots in looking for a takedown but O Neil manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McCoy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mickey O Neil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cage McCoy.
O Neil misses with a looping right.
O Neil lands with a shot to the body.
McCoy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
O Neil throws a right hand that McCoy ducks under and follows up with a left that McCoy also avoids with ease.
O Neil throws the left hand but McCoy avoids the punch easily.
McCoy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and O Neil is able to avoid easily.
O Neil throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McCoy.
McCoy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from O Neil with a body shot.
Mickey O Neil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCoy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A nice inside leg kick there by McCoy. That's going to slow O Neil down. #T3#
McCoy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
O Neil scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McCoy shoots in for a takedown but O Neil shows good takedown defense.
McCoy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McCoy staying out of range there.
McCoy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and O Neil counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
O Neil stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and O Neil wants it to stay on the feet.
McCoy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
O Neil misses with a hook.
O Neil goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
O Neil loads up on a big right hand but McCoy slips the punch.
O Neil throws a jab but it's blocked by McCoy. #T4#
O Neil takes a swing at McCoy's ribcage but misses.
O Neil misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Neil digs a good hook to McCoy's body.
McCoy has a takedown stuffed.
O Neil swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCoy lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
O Neil smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
O Neil throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCoy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
O Neil tries a head kick but it misses.
McCoy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
O Neil lands with a right hand.
O Neil throws an off balance right hand
and McCoy counters with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey O Neil dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
O Neil throws a hook but McCoy avoids it easily.
O Neil pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from O Neil. McCoy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but McCoy might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, O Neil has got the better of the exchanges.
O Neil darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A big left from O Neil misses.
McCoy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McCoy ducks under a wild hook from O Neil.
McCoy shoots in and drives through. O Neil sprawls well.
As McCoy looks to move away, O Neil throws a big counter combo but McCoy just gets out of the way.
O Neil fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McCoy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
O Neil is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCoy can do to turn this around?
O Neil misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting O Neil here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Neil wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
O Neil scores with a crisp jab that stopped McCoy in his tracks.
O Neil misses the shot to the body.
McCoy only half commits to the counter leg kick.
O Neil tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McCoy flicks out a counter leg kick but O Neil steps away.#T1#
McCoy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McCoy there as he acknowledges the shot.
McCoy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but O Neil defends well and McCoy ends up having to push O Neil into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McCoy walks into a straight right hand from O Neil.
Cage McCoy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCoy checks a low kick from O Neil.
O Neil throws a jab when McCoy was well out of range.
McCoy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McCoy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from O Neil.
McCoy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A left lands for O Neil.
Nice takedown defense from O Neil. No joy for McCoy on that attempt.
Mickey O Neil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cage McCoy.
O Neil looks to land a combination but McCoy avoids it well. #T2#
O Neil lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McCoy at a distance.
McCoy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as O Neil throws out the jab.
McCoy with a poor takedown
and O Neil counters with a stiff right hand.
Mickey O Neil is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice body kick there by McCoy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right-left combo lands from O Neil.
A nice combination there by O Neil.
O Neil cracks McCoy with an open hand slap.
O Neil misses with a low kick.
McCoy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCoy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O Neil manages to avoid it.
O Neil misses with a wild body shot.
McCoy is trying desperately to land a takedown but O Neil is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for McCoy.
McCoy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from O Neil.
As O Neil backs off McCoy throws a huge counter combo but O Neil manages to avoid it all.#T3#
O Neil scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McCoy doesn't seem bothered though.
O Neil tries to bum rush McCoy with a series of wild strikes but McCoy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McCoy throws a counter combo.
O Neil throws a right and a left that both miss.
O Neil will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
O Neil throws a right hand that misses
and McCoy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McCoy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Neil.
O Neil clobbers McCoy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
O Neil looks to land a left hand but McCoy moved out of range nicely.
O Neil missing with a left hand there. McCoy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab, jab by O Neil - just one landing. #T4#
McCoy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Neil.
McCoy is trying to counter with his kicks.
McCoy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCoy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from O Neil.
McCoy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#TD2#
McCoy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming O Neil to the mat! O Neil manages to get full guard.
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!
McCoy tries to free his leg and advance position but O Neil is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCoy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
O Neil trying to control the position here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McCoy postures up in O Neil's guard and throws a big left but O Neil blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey O Neil dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
O Neil throws a series of punches but McCoy moves out of range.
O Neil is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCoy.
McCoy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD2#
McCoy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than McCoy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES#
O Neil throws McCoy to one side and escapes!
A lazy left from O Neil finds it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Neil moves into range and connects with a jab.
O Neil scores with a nice strike.
McCoy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
O Neil swings for the body but McCoy moves out of range.
McCoy tries to move into range but O Neil moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McCoy misses with a body kick.#T1#
O Neil will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2#
McCoy clinches up against the cage.
O Neil tries to break free but McCoy pushes him back against the cage.
O Neil has a couple of punches blocked by McCoy.
O Neil looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2#
McCoy has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics O Neil uses from the top position.
McCoy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
McCoy is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! O Neil rolls with it to try and escape but McCoy cranks on the arm and O Neil is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cage McCoy!
During a confident post fight interview, Cage McCoy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
UVT 367: Grey vs Bourque
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Arenas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Arenas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McCoy throws a head kick but Arenas moves out of range.
Arenas scores with a jab.
Arenas lands the left hand.
Arenas lands a lovely overhand right.
Arenas throws a quick inside leg kick.
McCoy ducks right into an uppercut from Arenas.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Arenas, right into the meat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arenas lands a nice shot to the body.
Arenas works the jab nicely.
We've been informed that Arenas has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
McCoy just misses with a punch to the body.
Arenas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McCoy throws a body punch but Arenas moves out of range.
Arenas does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McCoy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T1#
Arenas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McCoy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McCoy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arenas.
We've been told by McCoy's head coaches at The Warehouse that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McCoy on the wrong end of a nice hook.#ROC2#
McCoy is rocked!
Nicolas Arenas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arenas is stalking McCoy. McCoy circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Arenas, and it's lights out! McCoy really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nicolas Arenas!
Nicolas Arenas 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.
In defeat, Cage McCoy stepped up to the mic, saying 'It's how you bounce back! I'll be back!!'.
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