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Event:
OFC: Blood Night LIX
Date: Jan 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Marfaker throws a shot to the body.
MacLeod 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.
Marfaker misses with a body shot
and MacLeod counters with a one-two to the body.
MacLeod slips under a jab from Marfaker.#TD#
MacLeod looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Marfaker is trying is best to control the position here.
MacLeod throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
MacLeod thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marfaker's head.
MacLeod is controlling the pace.
Marfaker is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Marfaker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
MacLeod is controlling the pace.
MacLeod throwing shots but Marfaker is blocking nicely. #SUB#
MacLeod trying to work for an americana but Marfaker has managed to regain full guard.
MacLeod wants to control from the top but Marfaker keeps moving.
Marfaker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacLeod working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
MacLeod lands a couple of elbows.
MacLeod is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
MacLeod wants to control from the top but Marfaker keeps moving.
MacLeod sitting in guard, not really doing much.
MacLeod wants to pass the guard but Marfaker is keeping the position.
MacLeod looking to sit in guard and control but Marfaker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
MacLeod has an active guard here but Marfaker has managed to pass into half guard.
#T3#
MacLeod wants to get back to full guard.
Marfaker not doing much here.
Let's hope that Marfaker 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.
MacLeod gets full guard.#SUB#
MacLeod is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Marfaker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
MacLeod throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
MacLeod escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Marfaker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
MacLeod pulls Marfaker in close to prevent any damage.
MacLeod might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
MacLeod trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
MacLeod has his foot on Marfaker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marfaker works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor MacLeod dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Marfaker. MacLeod does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marfaker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Marfaker scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice body kick from Marfaker.
MacLeod fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
MacLeod fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Marfaker throws a big shot that misses.
MacLeod shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marfaker as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor MacLeod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacLeod tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Marfaker defends well and MacLeod ends up having to push Marfaker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
MacLeod looks to throw the jab but Marfaker is out of range.
MacLeod misses with a takedown attempt - Marfaker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Marfaker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MacLeod drops down looking for a counter takedown but Marfaker sprawls and moves away.
Marfaker throws a body punch but MacLeod moves out of range. #TD#
MacLeod drives through with a takedown into Marfaker's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marfaker is pulling down on MacLeod's head. It's preventing any offense from MacLeod, at least for the moment.
Marfaker keeping moving, preventing MacLeod from controlling successfully. #T1#
MacLeod looking to pass the guard.
MacLeod missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
MacLeod stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marfaker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacLeod working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
MacLeod works over Marfaker with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
MacLeod wants to control from the top but Marfaker keeps moving.
Marfaker is pulling down on MacLeod's head. It's preventing any offense from MacLeod, at least for the moment.
MacLeod loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
MacLeod throwing strikes from guard but Marfaker blocks nicely.
Marfaker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in MacLeod's guard. #REVB#
Marfaker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacLeod swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacLeod is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3##SUB#
MacLeod looking for subs off his back but Marfaker has passed one foot through into half guard.
MacLeod is trying to control but can't.
Marfaker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but MacLeod does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
MacLeod trying to hold on to Marfaker's head to control him but Marfaker postures up.
Marfaker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
MacLeod actively working from the bottom here.
MacLeod has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marfaker is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
MacLeod dives in and grabs Marfaker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Marfaker pushes down on MacLeod's head and hops out.
Marfaker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Marfaker jabs MacLeod to the body, keeping him at a distance.
MacLeod fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marfaker lands a jab to MacLeod's midsection.
Marfaker misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
MacLeod closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Marfaker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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.
#R3#
Marfaker throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Marfaker throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
MacLeod scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
MacLeod tries to score with some ground and pound. Marfaker controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
MacLeod in side control, throwing shots but Marfaker defends.
MacLeod is putting a hurting on Marfaker here, landing some big shots from side control.
MacLeod landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
MacLeod looks up at the clock and then as Marfaker takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, MacLeod smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#CUT#
It looks like Juan Marfaker has been cut.
Marfaker holding on.
MacLeod postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Marfaker gets back to half guard.#T1#
Marfaker is not content to let MacLeod control the position.
MacLeod is thwarting Marfaker's attempts to control the position.
MacLeod is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
MacLeod trying to control but Marfaker is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells MacLeod's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
MacLeod 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.
Marfaker looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacLeod is one step ahead there. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
MacLeod throws a big right hand that misses.
MacLeod being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacLeod stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marfaker swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
MacLeod drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and MacLeod jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
MacLeod in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Marfaker keeping moving, preventing MacLeod from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
MacLeod shoots in for a takedown but Marfaker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Marfaker digs a good body shot into MacLeod's ribs.
Marfaker throws a hook but MacLeod blocks it.
Juan Marfaker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Marfaker, as that shot connected.
Marfaker is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Marfaker - that will leave a mark!
Marfaker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
MacLeod shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Marfaker sprawls well. Marfaker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. MacLeod gets slowly back to his feet.
A nice side step and Marfaker releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Marfaker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacLeod was well out of range. Poor timing from Marfaker.
MacLeod fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor MacLeod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marfaker throws a head kick but MacLeod moves out of range.
A lazy left from Marfaker finds it's target.
MacLeod will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Marfaker looks to land a right hand but MacLeod moved out of range.#T4#
Marfaker throws a shot to the body.
Marfaker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marfaker keeps MacLeod at a distance using the push kick.
MacLeod is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Marfaker.
Marfaker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
MacLeod misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from MacLeod.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
MacLeod on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marfaker. Marfaker obviously looking to wear him down.
Marfaker misses with a lunging right hand
and MacLeod counters with a lovely straight right hand!
MacLeod ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Marfaker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
MacLeod uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marfaker.
MacLeod has a takedown stuffed.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Marfaker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Marfaker 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Marfaker!
Juan Marfaker gave a mention to FORCEE in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
OFC 398: Genesis
Date: Jan 09, 2019 |
#R1#
MacLeod takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Skovgaard connects with a solid leg kick.
MacLeod will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
MacLeod shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Skovgaard defends it nicely.
Skovgaard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
MacLeod bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
MacLeod feinted with a counter takedown.
Skovgaard misses the jab.
Skovgaard slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Skovgaard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for MacLeod with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor MacLeod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skovgaard loads up on a big right hand but MacLeod slips the punch.
Skovgaard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Skovgaard lands with a nice body punch.
MacLeod looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Skovgaard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
MacLeod takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Skovgaard throws an overhand right that lands on MacLeod's shoulder, as MacLeod tries to avoid the shot.
MacLeod feinted with a counter takedown.
MacLeod misses with a takedown
and Skovgaard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Skovgaard.
MacLeod moves out of range as Skovgaard strikes.
Skovgaard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
MacLeod fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Skovgaard gets caught flat footed, as MacLeod shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
MacLeod content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
MacLeod throws a big right hand that misses.
MacLeod wants to control from the top but Skovgaard keeps moving.
MacLeod working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacLeod missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skovgaard is pulling down on MacLeod's head to control his posture.
Skovgaard is trying to control the position but MacLeod postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacLeod throws an elbow that misses. Skovgaard uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in MacLeod's guard. Nice move by Skovgaard!#REVB#
MacLeod wants to sweep here but Skovgaard controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
MacLeod is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Skovgaard is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
MacLeod escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Skovgaard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
MacLeod is pulling down on Skovgaard's head to control his posture.
MacLeod is trying to control the position but Skovgaard postures up.
MacLeod 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.#SUB#
MacLeod looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
MacLeod is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
MacLeod is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Skovgaard defends well.#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#
Skovgaard got a little sloppy there for a moment and MacLeod has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Skovgaard has managed to get both his arms back between MacLeod's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
MacLeod is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Skovgaard showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Skovgaard must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacLeod trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Skovgaard dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A jab from Skovgaard misses.
MacLeod dives in for a single leg takedown but Skovgaard sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
MacLeod fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skovgaard manages to avoid it.
MacLeod fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
MacLeod staying out of range there.
Valentin Skovgaard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
MacLeod avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
MacLeod decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Skovgaard is pressing down on MacLeod's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
MacLeod trying to control the position from guard on top but Skovgaard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacLeod missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as MacLeod accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Skovgaard keeping full guard, as MacLeod tries to pass. #T1#
MacLeod chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
MacLeod drops back, looking for a kneebar! Skovgaard looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Skovgaard looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Skovgaard! #REVB#
MacLeod is looking for a sweep.
Skovgaard moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
MacLeod struggling a bit here.#T2#
MacLeod tries to buck Skovgaard off but Skovgaard is having none of it.
MacLeod is working hard here to advance position.
Skovgaard moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
MacLeod is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on MacLeod's face as Skovgaard controls the position. #T3#
MacLeod is looking for a sweep.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Skovgaard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Skovgaard lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Skovgaard throws a head kick but MacLeod moves out of range.
MacLeod fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor MacLeod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacLeod fails to land the takedown.
MacLeod shoots in but Skovgaard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Skovgaard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T4##TD#
MacLeod scores with a takedown into Skovgaard's guard.
Connor MacLeod overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
MacLeod throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Skovgaard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Skovgaard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
MacLeod throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Skovgaard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Skovgaard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
MacLeod throws an elbow that misses. Skovgaard uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in MacLeod's guard. Nice move by Skovgaard!#REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacLeod trying to keep a closed guard but Skovgaard is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Skovgaard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Skovgaard slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Skovgaard 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
MacLeod shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Skovgaard as he jumps to the side.
Skovgaard throws a big counter head kick but MacLeod avoids it with no problem.#TD#
Skovgaard gets caught napping as MacLeod dives in and scores a takedown. Skovgaard manages to retain guard.
Skovgaard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Skovgaard seems keen to control MacLeod's posture.#SUB#
MacLeod is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Skovgaard is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Skovgaard has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
MacLeod has his foot on Skovgaard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Skovgaard works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
MacLeod has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Skovgaard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
MacLeod controls Skovgaard momentarily but Skovgaard frees himself. #SUB#
Skovgaard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Skovgaard advances position into side control!
Skovgaard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
MacLeod tries to bench press Skovgaard off him but Skovgaard keeps the position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
You can see the frustration on MacLeod's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
MacLeod tries to buck Skovgaard off but Skovgaard is having none of it.
MacLeod is trying to control Skovgaard's posture but Skovgaard avoids it.
MacLeod is letting Skovgaard control him for a moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A slow jab from Skovgaard misses its intended target.
Skovgaard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacLeod.
MacLeod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skovgaard.
Skovgaard fakes a jab and throws a low kick but MacLeod checks it well.
MacLeod feinted with a counter takedown.
MacLeod moves out of range as Skovgaard strikes.
Connor MacLeod has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Valentin Skovgaard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
MacLeod fails with the takedown
and Skovgaard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Skovgaard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Valentin Skovgaard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horrible takedown attempt by MacLeod or perhaps it was just good defense by Skovgaard, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor MacLeod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skovgaard stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
MacLeod takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
MacLeod gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Skovgaard.#T4#
MacLeod fails with the takedown.
Skovgaard lands a head kick!
Skovgaard throws a head kick but MacLeod moves out of range.
A lazy left from Skovgaard finds it's target.
MacLeod misses with a hook to the body
and Skovgaard counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skovgaard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent MacLeod stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Skovgaard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Skovgaard lands a leg kick that knocks MacLeod off balance momentarily.
Skovgaard scores with a punch to the head.
Skovgaard connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacLeod fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Skovgaard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
MacLeod fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Skovgaard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Skovgaard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Valentin Skovgaard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Skovgaard winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valentin Skovgaard!
Valentin Skovgaard very nearly forgot to thank FORCEE amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
CEFC Fight Night 144
Date: Dec 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Burgundy throws a jab when MacLeod was well out of range.#TD2#
MacLeod shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Burgundy is trying to defend but MacLeod finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Burgundy tries to kick MacLeod off but MacLeod keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Burgundy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from MacLeod. #ES#
Burgundy has one foot on MacLeod's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
MacLeod has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#
It looks like Connor MacLeod has been cut.#TD2#
MacLeod closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Burgundy to the mat! Burgundy 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!
MacLeod tries to free his leg and advance position but Burgundy is retaining full guard.
Burgundy is looking to stand up but MacLeod isn't so interested in that idea.
Burgundy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Burgundy keeping moving, preventing MacLeod from controlling successfully.
MacLeod won't allow Burgundy to get back to his feet. #T1#
MacLeod looking to sit in guard and control but Burgundy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Burgundy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Burgundy wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of MacLeod's closed guard. He's half up but MacLeod has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! MacLeod pivots and extends the arm, Burgundy falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by MacLeod! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Connor MacLeod!
A relieved looking Connor MacLeod thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
CEFC Fight Night 142
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Smith's jab looks to have found its range, popping MacLeod under the eye.
MacLeod shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
MacLeod throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing MacLeod off to one side.
MacLeod shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mike Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor MacLeod.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by MacLeod.
MacLeod will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
MacLeod swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2#
MacLeod closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Smith's guard.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
MacLeod controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from MacLeod.
MacLeod landing some decent shots from guard.
MacLeod controls from within his opponent's guard.
MacLeod distracts Smith with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Smith is trying to keep MacLeod in close.
MacLeod working some strikes from top position.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
MacLeod stands up over Smith, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
MacLeod throws a big right hand that misses.
MacLeod throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
MacLeod postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
MacLeod missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
MacLeod scoring with some ground and pound.
MacLeod controls from within his opponent's guard.
MacLeod is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.#T2#
MacLeod throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Smith keeping moving, preventing MacLeod from controlling successfully.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
MacLeod trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
MacLeod trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
MacLeod is looking to advance position but Smith has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
MacLeod is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.#T3#
MacLeod really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Smith scores with a couple of good head shots there.
MacLeod tries to lock up and control but Smith gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
MacLeod can't escape the position.
MacLeod tries to hold on but Smith pushes him away.
MacLeod is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Smith is staying active.
MacLeod working to try and regain half guard.
Smith avoids the attempt from MacLeod to control.
MacLeod sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Smith content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4##SUB2#
MacLeod looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
MacLeod is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
MacLeod is trying to maintain the position but Smith is very close to passing his half guard.
MacLeod regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacLeod not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
MacLeod looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smith showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Connor MacLeod will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
MacLeod ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
MacLeod goes for a double leg but Smith avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Smith continues to drive forward.
MacLeod changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but MacLeod manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
MacLeod blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith lands a jab.
Connor MacLeod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacLeod shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mike Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor MacLeod.
Smith misses with a straight right.
MacLeod fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
MacLeod changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but MacLeod manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. MacLeod moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacLeod shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
MacLeod shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
MacLeod is looking to pass Smith's guard but actually Smith recovers to full guard. #T1#
MacLeod looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
MacLeod connects with a couple of short punches.
MacLeod pushing down on Smith's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
MacLeod missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
MacLeod thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smith's head.
MacLeod seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
MacLeod trying to control the pace.
MacLeod throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
MacLeod lands with a punch from half guard.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from MacLeod.
MacLeod not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
MacLeod sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
Nice strikes from MacLeod there.
Smith slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Smith holds on and takes a little breather.
MacLeod postures up and lands a big shot to Smith's brow.
MacLeod with a nice head shot there.
MacLeod works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.
MacLeod working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
MacLeod has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
MacLeod content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
MacLeod content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #ROC2#
Smith is rocked!
MacLeod working some strikes from top position.
Oh Smith is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
MacLeod postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Smith covers up, he's hurt! MacLeod keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from MacLeod and the ref steps in to end the fight! MacLeod can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Connor MacLeod!
After winning the bout, Connor MacLeod thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
CEFC Fight Night 241
Date: Nov 28, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
MacLeod tries to sprawl but West drives through with a takedown into half guard.
MacLeod is trying to maintain the position but West is very close to passing his half guard.
West drops an elbow to the side of MacLeod's head.
MacLeod is looking to get back to full guard here but West has managed to pass to side control instead.
MacLeod tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but West wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
West wants to control but MacLeod is keeping him busy.
MacLeod manages to work his way to half guard, despite West's best efforts.
MacLeod trying to get back to full guard but West takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
MacLeod tries to get back to half guard but can't.
MacLeod is working hard here to advance position.
West unloading with bombs!
MacLeod wants to hold on but West pushes him away.
MacLeod takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacLeod is looking to improve his position but West isn't that keen on the idea.#T1#
A nice elbow there by West.
MacLeod is desperately trying to improve his position but West has a good base and remains in mount.
West avoids the attempt from MacLeod to control.
West lands a nice shot to the head.
MacLeod working to try and regain half guard.
West landing strikes, looking to finish!
MacLeod is working to get back to half guard.
West scoring with strikes but MacLeod is staying in there.
MacLeod tries to reverse the position but West maintains control.
MacLeod 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.
MacLeod is in a horrible position here. West smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
West trying to control but he's not successful this time.
West lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#ROC2#
MacLeod is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Connor MacLeod has been cut.#T2#
West postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks MacLeod out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! West goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Billy West!
Billy West thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
CEFC 316
Date: Nov 03, 2018 |
#R1#
MacLeod takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thrym swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacLeod appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Thrym checks a low kick from MacLeod.
Thrym lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CUT2#
It looks like Connor MacLeod has been cut.
MacLeod uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thrym.
Rung Thrym seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacLeod steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thrym.
MacLeod lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thrym missing with a left hand there. MacLeod was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
MacLeod throws a big counter combination but Thrym scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Thrym throws a hook to the side of MacLeod's head but MacLeod sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
MacLeod wants to slow Thrym down by chopping away at his legs.
MacLeod lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrym throws a right hand that misses
and MacLeod counters with an outside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Thrym.
Thrym stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from MacLeod.
Thrym checks a low kick from MacLeod.#T1#
Thrym throws a body punch but MacLeod moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Thrym.
A clash of legs there as Thrym blocks the low kick.
MacLeod tests Thrym's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD#
MacLeod bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Thrym throws MacLeod to one side and escapes!
MacLeod moves out of range of the strikes.#TD#
Thrym gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows MacLeod to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thrym utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
MacLeod trying to control but Thrym is working from the bottom.
MacLeod scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
MacLeod trying to control but Thrym is working from the bottom.
MacLeod stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thrym swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've been hearing that MacLeod has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
MacLeod postures up in Thrym's guard and throws a big left but Thrym blocks it.
Thrym wants to get back to his feet but MacLeod is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
MacLeod looking to sit in guard and control but Thrym gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacLeod is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
MacLeod escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thrym gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thrym postures up.
#T3##SU2#
Thrym stands and steps away. MacLeod gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Thrym throws a jab when MacLeod was well out of range.
MacLeod feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thrym's calf.
MacLeod walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Thrym checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
MacLeod walks forward, straight into a front kick from Thrym.
MacLeod uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thrym.
MacLeod fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thrym.
A solid leg kick lands there for MacLeod.
Thrym throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thrym throws a solid leg kick but MacLeod takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Thrym.
MacLeod moves away from the strike by Thrym. #T4#
Thrym misses with a straight left.
Thrym bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of MacLeod's head.
MacLeod is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice shot lands for Thrym.
Thrym throws out a loose jab but MacLeod uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacLeod turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice inside leg kick there by MacLeod. That's going to slow Thrym down.
Thrym dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thrym jabbing away but nothing is landing.
MacLeod tries to counter with a takedown but Thrym is quick to defend against it.
Thrym's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
MacLeod is looking to score with low kicks.
Thrym checks a leg kick.
Thrym is clearly trying to counter these attacks from MacLeod with a body shot.
MacLeod moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
MacLeod throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
MacLeod's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thrym connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! MacLeod scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rung Thrym will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Connor MacLeod's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
MacLeod gets a double leg takedown into Thrym's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thrym utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
MacLeod 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.#ES2#
Thrym wriggles free and stands up.
Thrym checks a low kick from MacLeod.
Thrym misses with a hook.
Thrym throws a right and a left that MacLeod avoids nicely.
MacLeod takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rung Thrym seems to be getting the better of the standup.
MacLeod swats away the attempt to clinch by Thrym.
Thrym scores with a leg kick.
Thrym scores with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thrym throws a hook to the side of MacLeod's head but MacLeod sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A bone on bone clash there as Thrym blocks the leg kick.
#T1#
Thrym stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from MacLeod.
MacLeod throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A punch lands to the side of MacLeod 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rung Thrym is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thrym throws a leg kick #TD#
and MacLeod counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
MacLeod not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
MacLeod is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Thrym sees it coming and defends easily.
MacLeod missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
MacLeod wants to pass to mount but Thrym is defending the position. #SUB#
MacLeod is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thrym defends it well.
Thrym blocking the ground and pound attempt from MacLeod. #T2#
MacLeod wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thrym keeps working.
MacLeod uses his free foot to push down on Thrym's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Thrym. #SUB#
MacLeod swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Thrym is now in MacLeod's guard. A big mistake from MacLeod there, giving up the dominant position!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
MacLeod working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Thrym has passed into half guard!
Thrym uses his free foot to push down on MacLeod's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for MacLeod.
Thrym takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
MacLeod is looking to improve his position but Thrym isn't that keen on the idea.
MacLeod looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
MacLeod staying busy and making it hard for Thrym to control.
Thrym biding his time, looking for the opening.
MacLeod trying to control the hands but Thrym breaks the grip.
I would not like to be MacLeod right now.
#T4#
Thrym has the hooks in. MacLeod is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Thrym not allowing MacLeod to control his hands.
Good control from Thrym.
MacLeod is trying to break free.
MacLeod trying to control the hands but Thrym breaks the grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rung Thrym showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Connor MacLeod's cut.
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. 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#
MacLeod finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
MacLeod keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thrym.
Thrym throws the left hand but MacLeod avoids the punch easily.
Thrym slips a jab from MacLeod.
Thrym lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thrym has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
MacLeod looks to land a left hand but Thrym moved out of range nicely.
Thrym thows a left - swing and a miss!
MacLeod chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thrym can pounce on him.
Thrym checks a low kick from MacLeod.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for MacLeod with that takedown attempt.
MacLeod throws a leg kick but Thrym sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by MacLeod.
#T1#
MacLeod attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Thrym misses the shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thrym. That's going to slow MacLeod down.
MacLeod slips a jab from Thrym.
MacLeod throws a leg kick
and Thrym counters with an outside leg kick.
Thrym throws a hook but MacLeod blocks it.
Thrym misses with a body shot.
A big left from Thrym misses.
MacLeod drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thrym sprawls and moves away.
MacLeod lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
MacLeod moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for MacLeod.
Thrym slips a jab from MacLeod.
Thrym throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
MacLeod feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thrym's calf.#TD#
MacLeod closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Thrym to the mat! Thrym manages to get full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacLeod stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thrym swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thrym tries to land a sweep but no joy.
MacLeod trying to control but Thrym is working from the bottom.
Thrym avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
MacLeod drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Thrym dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Thrym stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacLeod swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Connor MacLeod has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
MacLeod is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Thrym avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
MacLeod had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thrym defends it easily.
Rung Thrym is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
MacLeod is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thrym is aware though and is defending well.
Thrym is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
MacLeod is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #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.
Thrym controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
MacLeod looking for subs off his back but Thrym has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
MacLeod looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacLeod is pressing down on Thrym's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
MacLeod being controlled here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rung Thrym.
Well Thrym 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Rung Thrym!
Rung Thrym took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sportivité for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
CEFC 311
Date: Oct 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Burgundy looks to land a left hand but MacLeod moved out of range nicely.
MacLeod scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Burgundy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
MacLeod fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
MacLeod has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Burgundy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ron Burgundy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacLeod throws a nice inside leg kick.
Burgundy throws a poor cross that misses
and MacLeod counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burgundy misses with an uppercut. MacLeod saw that one coming.
That kick from MacLeod tenderised Burgundy's leg. Burgundy is trying to keep his angry face on.
MacLeod ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
MacLeod avoids the body shot from Burgundy.
MacLeod clobbers Burgundy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
MacLeod feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Burgundy's calf.
MacLeod blocks a jab.
MacLeod with the counter takedown but Burgundy avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burgundy misses the shot to the body.
MacLeod connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Burgundy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but MacLeod circles away quickly and effectively.
MacLeod throws a nice outside leg kick.
MacLeod shoots in looking for a takedown but Burgundy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing MacLeod's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Burgundy with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Connor MacLeod has been cut.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Burgundy misses the target.
Burgundy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
MacLeod pivots, looking for a leg kick but Burgundy is out of range and MacLeod settles back down.
MacLeod moves out of range as Burgundy strikes.
MacLeod cracks the inside of Burgundy's front leg.
Burgundy misses with an uppercut. MacLeod saw that one coming.
MacLeod changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
MacLeod feints and then cracks Burgundy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Burgundy down.
MacLeod tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Burgundy is able to avoid easily.
It looked like Burgundy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
MacLeod defending well as Burgundy loads up on a big left hand.
Good leg kick by MacLeod there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Burgundy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacLeod.
MacLeod bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
MacLeod takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
MacLeod fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A jab from Burgundy misses.
A slow jab from Burgundy misses its intended target.
Burgundy misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and MacLeod counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
MacLeod is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
MacLeod not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Burgundy pushes MacLeod off looking to stand but MacLeod dives back in and keeps control.
MacLeod trying to control the action but Burgundy is working from the bottom.
MacLeod controlling the action here.
MacLeod wants to advance to full mount but Burgundy doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
MacLeod trying to control but Burgundy is working from the bottom.
MacLeod trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
MacLeod 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.
MacLeod scoring with some ground and pound.
Burgundy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacLeod trying to control the position from guard on top but Burgundy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacLeod tries to free his leg and advance position but Burgundy is retaining full guard.
MacLeod not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
MacLeod prevents Burgundy from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Burgundy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Burgundy misses with a two punch combination.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Burgundy throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and MacLeod counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES#
Burgundy scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Burgundy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by MacLeod.
MacLeod throws a leg kick that misses.
MacLeod fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
MacLeod displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burgundy throws out the jab.
MacLeod feints the counter takedown.
Burgundy checks the leg kick.
Ron Burgundy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burgundy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD2#
MacLeod gets a double leg takedown into Burgundy's guard.
MacLeod throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Burgundy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
MacLeod stands up over Burgundy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
MacLeod has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
MacLeod controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
MacLeod postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
MacLeod stops Burgundy from standing up.
MacLeod scoring with some ground and pound.
MacLeod tries to free his leg and advance position but Burgundy is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor MacLeod dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Connor MacLeod's cut.
That's time! Burgundy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
MacLeod shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A solid leg kick lands there for MacLeod.
Connor MacLeod seems to be getting the better of the standup.
MacLeod shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
MacLeod throws a leg kick which misses Burgundy's front leg but catches the back leg as Burgundy tries to avoid it.
Burgundy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Burgundy, as that shot connected.
Burgundy throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and MacLeod decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Burgundy's guard.
MacLeod looking to pass the guard.
MacLeod trying to move into half guard but instead Burgundy has managed to sweep!#REVR#
MacLeod tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU#
Burgundy decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Burgundy checks the leg kick.
MacLeod fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Burgundy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Burgundy.
MacLeod ducks under a wild hook from Burgundy.
MacLeod throws a leg kick
and Burgundy counters with a flying knee that drops MacLeod! Burgundy dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ron Burgundy!
Ron Burgundy very nearly forgot to thank Spartan Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
CEFC 308
Date: Sep 29, 2018 |
#R1#
MacLeod is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lillard lands a nice looking body kick.
MacLeod throws a leg kick but Lillard moved away.
Lillard misses with an uppercut.
MacLeod takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
MacLeod on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lillard staying out of range there.
Lillard connects with a looping right hand.
#CUT#
It looks like Connor MacLeod has been cut.
MacLeod throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lillard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lillard throws a quick inside leg kick.
MacLeod swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lillard quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A cross from Lillard lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacLeod connects with a body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that MacLeod 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.
Lillard throws a lazy right hand but MacLeod sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
MacLeod changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lillard throws the kick towards the body but MacLeod avoids it.
Lillard connects with a nice looking jab.
MacLeod walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lillard throws a wild body kick that MacLeod sees coming a mile off.#T1#
MacLeod misses with a straight right.
A good leg kick by Lillard.
Lillard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lillard blocks a low kick nicely.
A clash of legs there as MacLeod blocks the low kick.
And MacLeod tries to counter it with a takedown but Lillard pushes his down on his head and steps out.
MacLeod throws a leg kick but Lillard checks it.
MacLeod with a body punch. A glancing blow.
MacLeod misses with a low kick.
MacLeod shoots for a takedown but Lillard saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
MacLeod looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lillard is fending him off so far but MacLeod persists. Nope, Lillard circles away and we're back to standing.
Lillard avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
MacLeod throws a leg kick
enabling Lillard to counter with a crisp jab.
Some wild striking there from Lillard.
Lillard throws a leg kick #TD2#
so MacLeod counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lillard working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
MacLeod trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacLeod throws a strike but Lillard rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Lillard controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
MacLeod pulls Lillard in close to his closed guard and prevents Lillard from doing any damage or advancing position.
MacLeod 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.#T3#
Lillard 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.
Lillard is fighting to break MacLeod's control of his arms but MacLeod is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lillard trying to control but MacLeod is working from the bottom. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
MacLeod wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lillard controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lillard looks to land a body kick but MacLeod moved away.
Lillard tries to land a leg kick but MacLeod saw it coming and moves away.
Leeland Lillard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacLeod throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lillard fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A low kick from MacLeod misses
and Lillard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lillard sizes up MacLeod with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lillard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice cross by Lillard.
MacLeod misses with a takedown attempt
and Lillard counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leeland Lillard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Connor MacLeod's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
MacLeod tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lillard swivels and escapes.
A telegraphed right hand from Lillard misses the target.
MacLeod feints the counter takedown.
MacLeod lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lillard checks the leg kick.
Lillard misses with a looping right.
Lillard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacLeod was well out of range. Poor timing from Lillard.
A clash of legs there as Lillard blocks the low kick.
MacLeod wants to land a leg kick but Lillard is out of range.
Lillard lands with a hook. MacLeod tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lillard wants to land a leg kick but MacLeod is out of range.
MacLeod just misses with a punch to the body.
Lillard thinks about countering with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacLeod throws a low kick but Lillard avoids it.
MacLeod gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
MacLeod takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
MacLeod shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lillard as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Lillard scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lillard moves out of range of the leg kick from MacLeod.
Lillard lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lillard bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps MacLeod's head backwards.#ROC#
MacLeod is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Connor MacLeod's cut even more.
MacLeod buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lillard turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
MacLeod lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
MacLeod throws a low kick but Lillard moves out of range easily.
MacLeod tries to land a leg kick but Lillard saw it coming and moves away.
Lillard on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by MacLeod. MacLeod obviously looking to wear him down.
A solid leg kick lands there for MacLeod.
Lillard pushes MacLeod away with a front kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacLeod throws out a leg kick but Lillard moves out of range and MacLeod only half commits.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lillard. #T2#
MacLeod throws a leg kick but Lillard checks it.
A counter left hand to the body from Lillard misses its target.
Lillard checks a leg kick.
Lillard misses with a hook. MacLeod ducked under it nicely.
Lillard looks to land a left hand but MacLeod moved out of range nicely.
MacLeod scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
MacLeod is looking to chop away at Lillard's legs.
Lillard attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from MacLeod misses its intended target.
Lillard throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lillard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Lillard misses the target.
MacLeod with the counter takedown but Lillard avoids it easily.
Lillard misses with a wild body shot.
MacLeod feints a counter leg kick.
MacLeod throws a leg kick but Lillard sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lillard lands with a nice body kick.
MacLeod shoots in but no luck this time.
Leeland Lillard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor MacLeod.#T3#
Lillard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacLeod turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lillard throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lillard throws a hook but MacLeod blocks it.
MacLeod changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lillard explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lillard misses with a wild body shot.
MacLeod keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lillard.
Nice defenses there by MacLeod.
Lillard throws a body shot but no joy.
Lillard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MacLeod can do to turn this around?
MacLeod steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lillard. That one must have hurt.
A leg kick checked by Lillard.
MacLeod is looking to score with low kicks.
Lillard scores with a hook.
MacLeod tried to score with a low kick but Lillard checks it.
Lillard misses with a low kick as MacLeod jumps back.#T4#
Lillard has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from MacLeod finds it's way round the side to connect with Lillard's head.
Lillard turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
MacLeod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lillard.
And MacLeod tries to counter it with a takedown but Lillard pushes his down on his head and steps out.
MacLeod blocks the body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacLeod scores with a leg kick.
MacLeod wants to land a leg kick but Lillard is out of range.
Lillard takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
No joy there for Lillard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lillard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from MacLeod.#TD2#
MacLeod scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
MacLeod is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
MacLeod seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leeland Lillard dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Connor MacLeod's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Lillard scores with a jab. MacLeod acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL#
Lillard darts in and clinches MacLeod up against the cage.
Lillard misses with a punch to the body.
Lillard lands a hook to the side of the head.
MacLeod tries to pull guard but Lillard holds him up against the cage and eventually MacLeod drops back down to his feet.
Lillard is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
MacLeod blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lillard misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Lillard fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lillard struggles to land a body shot inside as MacLeod controls his hands.
Lillard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MacLeod fails to pull guard.
MacLeod is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lillard is defending well.
Leeland Lillard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor MacLeod.#T1#
MacLeod tries to pull guard but Lillard won't allow it.
Lillard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of MacLeod backwards.
A short uppercut from Lillard.
Lillard lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt MacLeod or not.
Lillard misses with a punch on the inside.
MacLeod is looking to take this one to the mat.
A right handed body shot lands from Lillard.
MacLeod takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lillard lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down MacLeod.
A short right from Lillard.
A short right from Lillard.
MacLeod tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lillard just stands there and leans against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Lillard.
Lillard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
MacLeod blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
Lillard lands with a left to the head.
MacLeod is still on wobbly legs! Can Lillard finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacLeod tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lillard just stands there and leans against the cage.
MacLeod seems to have recovered his senses.
Lillard scores with a nice hook to the head.
MacLeod blocking some punches.
Lillard misses with a punch to the body.
Leeland Lillard has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lillard lands a nice uppercut.
MacLeod tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lillard just stands there and leans against the cage.
MacLeod is trying to pull guard but Lillard has him pressed against the cage.
Lillard can't find room to land a body shot as MacLeod controls the action.
Lillard lands with a right to the head.
Lillard lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops MacLeod to his knees! Lillard keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leeland Lillard!
Leeland Lillard retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Leeland Lillard, 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:
CEFC 306
Date: Sep 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Xll waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract MacLeod.
MacLeod motions for Xll to come forward. MacLeod throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Xll was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Xll missing with a left hand there. MacLeod was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Xll misses with a hook to the body
#TD2#
and MacLeod counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Xll wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and MacLeod manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Xll wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Xll looking for a kimura from the bottom but MacLeod passes into side control!
Xll is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
MacLeod working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Xll misses with an elbow from the bottom.#T1##SUB2#
MacLeod tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no MacLeod has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Xll is not content to let MacLeod control the position.
My spies in Damage Inc. inform me that MacLeod has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
MacLeod remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Xll is trying to work for a sweep but MacLeod has mounted him!
Xll is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xll tries to improve his position but instead MacLeod has taken his back! #T2#
Xll tries to escape but MacLeod has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Xll prevents MacLeod from getting a body triangle.
Xll tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Xll preventing the rear naked choke attempt from MacLeod.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Xll is keeping busy.
MacLeod is trying to stick to Xll's back but Xll is turning into MacLeod. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in MacLeod's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Xll.#SUB2#
MacLeod looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Xll wants to get up but he can't break MacLeod's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T3#
Xll pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacLeod is keeping the position for now.
Xll showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
MacLeod working a defensive guard here.
MacLeod keeping moving, preventing Xll from controlling successfully.
MacLeod seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Xll stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacLeod swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Xll trying to control but MacLeod is working from the bottom.
Xll missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
MacLeod has a closed guard, preventing Xll from standing up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacLeod scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Xll wants to land a leg kick but MacLeod is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor MacLeod 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#
Xll throws a hook but MacLeod avoids it easily.
MacLeod throws out a counter right but Xll avoids it with no problem.
MacLeod lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Xll looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Xll, as that shot connected.
#CUT#
It looks like Connor MacLeod has been cut.
MacLeod darts in looking for a takedown but Xll gets double underhooks and turns MacLeod into the cage.
Xll appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Xll lands a glancing blow to the side of MacLeod's head.
MacLeod swats away the attempt to clinch by Xll.
MacLeod drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Xll defends it well.
MacLeod looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xll fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
MacLeod drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Xll bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T1#
An inside leg kick from Xll misses.
Xll lands a high kick!
Xll tries to land a front kick but MacLeod steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An inside leg kick lands from MacLeod.
MacLeod misses with a low kick.
Xll throws a body shot but no joy.
Xll turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL#
MacLeod tries to keep at a distance but Xll has taken the fight into the clinch.
MacLeod has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Xll avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Xll pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Xll tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacLeod's elbow.
Xll goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
MacLeod tries to pull guard but Xll forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ramses Xll has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor MacLeod.
Xll wants to stall.
#T2#
Xll is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Xll has a couple of punches blocked by MacLeod.
MacLeod jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Xll walks away with a smile on his face. MacLeod gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xll fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
MacLeod swats away the attempt to clinch by Xll.
MacLeod is looking to slow Xll down with leg kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Xll.
Ramses Xll is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Xll on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
MacLeod fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Xll throws a body shot but no joy.
MacLeod wants to land a leg kick but Xll is out of range.
Xll throwing a counter right hand but MacLeod manages to avoid it.
Xll digs a good hook to MacLeod's body.
#T3#
Xll swings away with a body shot that misses
and MacLeod counters with a thumping low kick.
MacLeod tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Xll is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
MacLeod throws a hook to the side of Xll's head but Xll sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
MacLeod avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Xll blocks a leg kick.
Xll is looking to counter punch.
MacLeod wants to land a leg kick but Xll is out of range.
Xll checks a low kick from MacLeod.
Xll swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by MacLeod.
Xll connects with a body shot.
Ramses Xll is winning the standup battle so far.
Xll throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and MacLeod counters with a leg kick.
Good work by Xll as he checks the leg kick.
MacLeod lands a leg kick that knocks Xll off balance momentarily.
MacLeod moves out of range of the leg kick from Xll.
MacLeod throws a low kick but it's checked well by Xll.
Xll takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Xll. MacLeod does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacLeod blocks a jab.#CL#
Xll gets a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacLeod is looking for a takedown.
Xll throws an elbow but it's blocked.
MacLeod wants a takedown but no success here.
Xll is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Xll lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Xll.
MacLeod is breathing heavily.
Xll doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MacLeod fails to pull guard.
Xll lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Xll gets through MacLeod's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Xll gets through MacLeod's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Xll fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramses Xll dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Connor MacLeod's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
MacLeod walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Xll 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.
MacLeod with the counter takedown but Xll avoids it easily.
Connor MacLeod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xll misses with a body shot.
MacLeod walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Xll checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
MacLeod waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xll.
Xll attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
MacLeod throws a solid leg kick but Xll takes the impact on his shin and smiles at MacLeod.
Xll misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
MacLeod gets a double leg takedown into Xll's guard.#SUB#
Xll had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. MacLeod defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacLeod trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Xll is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MacLeod defends well.
Xll wants to stand and escape but MacLeod is having none of it. #T1#
Xll tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Xll working for submissions but it's allowed MacLeod to get to half guard.
MacLeod not landing any meaningful shots this time.
MacLeod perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Xll is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
MacLeod is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Xll tries to roll over but MacLeod keeps him under control.#SUB2#
MacLeod seems to be working for a kimura but Xll defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Xll actively working from the bottom here.
MacLeod works his foot free and advances to mount.
MacLeod with the ground and pound from mount. #T3#
MacLeod trying to control but Xll is having none of it.
Xll is desperately trying to improve his position but MacLeod has a good base and remains in mount.
MacLeod wants to control the pace but Xll is squirming around nicely.
MacLeod avoids the attempt from Xll to control.
Xll is working to get back to half guard.
Xll wants to control but MacLeod is having none of it.
Xll is looking to improve his position but MacLeod isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
MacLeod lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Xll hang on?
Xll is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, MacLeod cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Xll tries to improve his position but instead MacLeod has taken his back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacLeod is hanging on to Xll's back as he tries to escape.
Xll just trying to survive but MacLeod is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
MacLeod looking for the choke but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Connor MacLeod comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think MacLeod 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor MacLeod!
Connor MacLeod seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
CEFC Sunday Night Fights 3
Date: Aug 26, 2018 |
#R1#
MacLeod is looking to score with low kicks.
A big right from Burgundy misses.
A big left from MacLeod misses.
Ron Burgundy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice combination there by Burgundy.
Burgundy throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and MacLeod decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Burgundy's guard.
MacLeod pushing down on Burgundy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw MacLeod working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
MacLeod is keen to just control but Burgundy is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
MacLeod is working for an americana but Burgundy has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst MacLeod was thinking about the submission.
MacLeod trying to control but Burgundy is working from the bottom.
MacLeod throwing strikes from guard but Burgundy blocks nicely.
MacLeod wants to pass the guard but Burgundy is keeping the position.
Burgundy wants to sweep here but MacLeod controlling him for the moment. #T1#
MacLeod stays in close to Burgundy's body and controls the position.
Burgundy looking to control.
MacLeod is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
MacLeod trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacLeod looking to sit in guard and control but Burgundy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
MacLeod is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
MacLeod is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
MacLeod seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Burgundy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2##SUB2#
MacLeod has his foot on Burgundy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Burgundy works his way back into a safe position though.
MacLeod manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Burgundy manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
MacLeod passes Burgundy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Burgundy tries to get to full guard but MacLeod has control of the leg.
Burgundy moves into full guard.
MacLeod pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burgundy is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Burgundy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but MacLeod can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Burgundy keeping moving, preventing MacLeod from controlling successfully. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Burgundy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. MacLeod doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. MacLeod manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Burgundy is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
MacLeod drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Burgundy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC#
Burgundy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ron Burgundy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
MacLeod misses with a jab, cross combination.
Burgundy motions for MacLeod to come forward. Burgundy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
MacLeod works over Burgundy's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Ron Burgundy has been cut.
Burgundy tries to close the distance and clinch up but MacLeod swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Burgundy throws out a loose jab but MacLeod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burgundy moves away from the strike by MacLeod.
Burgundy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Burgundy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burgundy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A slow jab from MacLeod misses its intended target.
MacLeod avoids the head kick by Burgundy.
MacLeod drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Burgundy defends it well.
Burgundy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacLeod moves away.
Burgundy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Burgundy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Burgundy swings widly with a right hand
and MacLeod makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
MacLeod lands a jab to Burgundy's midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor MacLeod dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ron Burgundy's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Burgundy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
MacLeod lands a slapping body shot.
Burgundy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
MacLeod has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
MacLeod lands a right hook to the body.
Connor MacLeod seems to be getting the better of the standup.
MacLeod swings for the body but Burgundy moves out of range.
MacLeod uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burgundy. MacLeod does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacLeod takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Donk. MacLeod catches Burgundy right on the button with a cross.#ROC2#
Burgundy is rocked!
Burgundy walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! MacLeod swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Connor MacLeod!
A relieved looking Connor MacLeod thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
CEFC 301
Date: Aug 11, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
MacLeod fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Smith to the ground. MacLeod is now in Smith's guard.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but MacLeod passes into half guard.
#REVB##SUB#
MacLeod is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
MacLeod missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
MacLeod is looking for submissions but instead, Smith has regained full guard.
MacLeod forces his way into half guard.
MacLeod trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacLeod wants to pass the guard but Smith is defending well.
MacLeod takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1##SUB#
MacLeod is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smith defends it well.
MacLeod trying to control from half guard but Smith is working away.
MacLeod is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Smith is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
MacLeod is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
MacLeod wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it. #SUB#
MacLeod has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Smith defend it? MacLeod steps over the head and cranks it - Smith is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for MacLeod!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Connor MacLeod!
Our winner, Connor MacLeod, 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:
CEFC Live 59
Date: Jul 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Dog misses with a body shot.
#TD2#
MacLeod shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
MacLeod is working for a kimura but Dog is defending it quite comfortably.
Still in half guard, MacLeod seems content to control.#SUB#
Dog is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but MacLeod pulls his head out easily.
MacLeod wants to pass to mount but Dog is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacLeod is still trying to improve position.
Dog slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1##SUB#
Dog had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. MacLeod defends it easily.
MacLeod is stalling in the full guard.
MacLeod trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacLeod passes easily into side control. Nice work.
MacLeod wants to control but Dog is keeping him busy.
Dog trying to remain calm as MacLeod controls from the top position.#SUB2#
MacLeod is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dog has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
Dog is trying to control MacLeod's posture but MacLeod avoids it.
MacLeod slows the pace down. #SUB2#
MacLeod tries for a kimura but Dog is defending well.
MacLeod working away.
MacLeod trying to control the position but Dog is working away.
Dog is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Dog wants to control but MacLeod postures up.
Dog is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
MacLeod wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dog, who protects the arm well.
Dog is looking for a sweep.
MacLeod is looking to take a break and control but Dog is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
MacLeod tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
MacLeod wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dog keeps working. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
MacLeod is trying to get an arm triangle but Dog is defending well.
MacLeod is looking to take a break and control but Dog is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
MacLeod is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dog is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
MacLeod tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no MacLeod has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dog is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor MacLeod 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#
A punch lands to the side of Dog 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dog looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
MacLeod walks into a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Connor MacLeod has been cut.
MacLeod throws a low kick but Dog avoids it.
Dog moves forwards but MacLeod connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dog dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Dog drops MacLeod with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but MacLeod looks back up at him and smiles so Dog waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
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!
MacLeod rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dog moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dog was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
MacLeod misses with a double jab
#KD#
and Dog counters with a nice right hand that sends MacLeod toppling to the canvas! MacLeod scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Dog finish him?!#ROC#
MacLeod is rocked!#T1##CL#
Dog pushes MacLeod up against the cage in a clinch.
MacLeod is trying to pull guard but Dog turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dog lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dog tries to work over MacLeod's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dog tries to work over MacLeod's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dog lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down MacLeod.
MacLeod is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dog to keep the fight standing.
A hook to the body from Dog.
MacLeod is breathing heavily.
Dog scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT#
That has opened up Connor MacLeod's cut even more.
Still in the clinch, Dog scores with a nice short uppercut.
MacLeod is still on wobbly legs! Can Dog finish him?
MacLeod blocks an uppercut.
MacLeod seems to have recovered his senses.
A right hook to the body lands for Dog.
Dog lands with a right to the head.
Dog lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops MacLeod to his knees! Dog keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Three Dog!
Three Dog retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Three Dog thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
CEFC 296
Date: Jul 07, 2018 |
#R1#
MacLeod with a hook.
MacLeod misses with a wild combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
MacLeod throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head.
MacLeod connects with a body shot that sends Smith's belly button to the back.
MacLeod is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT#
It looks like Mike Smith has been cut.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as MacLeod throws out the jab.
MacLeod ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
MacLeod moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smith wants to clinch.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but MacLeod moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
MacLeod tries to counter with a takedown but Smith is quick to defend against it.
MacLeod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Smith.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacLeod jabs Smith to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
MacLeod dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on MacLeod's head and hops out.
Smith checks a leg kick.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by MacLeod.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. MacLeod sees it coming and avoids it easily.
MacLeod scores with a nice head shot.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from MacLeod.
Smith scores with a head kick.
#CUT2#
It looks like Connor MacLeod has been cut.
MacLeod connects with a jab.
MacLeod cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#ROC#
Smith is rocked!
MacLeod is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from MacLeod shuts the power down on Smith. Lights out, game over! MacLeod is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Connor MacLeod!
During a confident post fight interview, Connor MacLeod thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
CEFC Fight Night 227
Date: Jun 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Baratheon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Baratheon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from MacLeod.
MacLeod misses with a few strikes there.
MacLeod moves forwards but Baratheon connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT#
It looks like Connor MacLeod has been cut.
Baratheon scores with a crisp jab that stopped MacLeod in his tracks.
MacLeod slips a jab and a cross from Baratheon.
MacLeod shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Baratheon as he avoids it easily.
MacLeod throws an overhand right that lands on Baratheon's shoulder, as Baratheon tries to avoid the shot.
Baratheon cracks MacLeod with a good jab.
MacLeod shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Baratheon but Baratheon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stannis Baratheon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor MacLeod.
Baratheon lands with a good body shot.
MacLeod scoring well with a low kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baratheon throws a right hand that MacLeod ducks under and follows up with a left that MacLeod also avoids with ease.
A big right from MacLeod misses.
MacLeod fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Baratheon is out of range.
Baratheon appears to be looking for a big counter.
A solid leg kick lands there for MacLeod.
#T1#
Baratheon throws a body shot but no joy.
Baratheon misses with a two punch combination.
MacLeod cracks Baratheon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
MacLeod has a takedown stuffed.
MacLeod misses with a low kick.
Baratheon ducks right into an uppercut from MacLeod.
MacLeod lunges at Baratheon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Baratheon's hand.
MacLeod misses with a body punch
and Baratheon counters with a right hand to the body.
MacLeod throws a lazy uppercut
letting Baratheon counter with a right hand.
Baratheon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacLeod.
Baratheon throws a right hand that MacLeod ducks under and follows up with a left that MacLeod also avoids with ease.
MacLeod fails to land with a series of punches.
MacLeod misses with an uppercut. Baratheon saw that one coming.
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!
No joy there for Baratheon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Baratheon slips under a jab.#T2#
MacLeod tries a low kick but Baratheon avoids it.
Stannis Baratheon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baratheon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacLeod.
Baratheon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Baratheon misses with a looping right.
MacLeod slips a jab and a cross from Baratheon.
#TD2#
MacLeod drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baratheon controls MacLeod momentarily but MacLeod frees himself.
Baratheon has MacLeod pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Baratheon is looking for a triangle but MacLeod pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Baratheon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
MacLeod trying to control the position from guard on top but Baratheon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacLeod tries to free his leg and advance position but Baratheon is retaining full guard. #T3#
MacLeod trying to control but Baratheon is working from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw MacLeod working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB#
Baratheon is looking for a triangle but MacLeod pushes his legs off easily.
Baratheon wants to sweep but no luck.
MacLeod looking to sit in guard and control but Baratheon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
MacLeod 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.
MacLeod working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
MacLeod is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Baratheon frees his head nicely. Oh but MacLeod has switched to an armbar! Baratheon is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Connor MacLeod!
A victorious Connor MacLeod 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:
OFC 355: Jones vs Puno
Date: May 26, 2018 |
#R1#
MacLeod tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
De Sucre pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Sucre staying out of range there.
De Sucre slips under a jab.
De Sucre throws a push kick but MacLeod slaps the foot to one side.
De Sucre cracks MacLeod with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from De Sucre.
MacLeod half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
MacLeod blocks a head kick by De Sucre.
De Sucre misses with a head kick.
De Sucre misses with a hook.
De Sucre throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
De Sucre cracks MacLeod with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
De Sucre throws a head kick that misses.
De Sucre throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and MacLeod counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Sucre misses with a hook. MacLeod ducked under it nicely.
MacLeod changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
MacLeod scores with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Sucre throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and MacLeod counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by MacLeod.
MacLeod trying to control but De Sucre is working from the bottom.
MacLeod looking to pass the guard. #T1#
MacLeod trying to control the position from guard on top but De Sucre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacLeod looking to pass the guard.
MacLeod trying to control but De Sucre is working from the bottom.
MacLeod trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacLeod is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
MacLeod stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Sucre swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
MacLeod wants to control from the top but De Sucre keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A good leg kick by De Sucre.
De Sucre throws a right hand that MacLeod ducks under and follows up with a left that MacLeod also avoids with ease.
De Sucre throws a right and a left that MacLeod avoids nicely.
MacLeod's hands are dropping dangerously low here and De Sucre connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! MacLeod scrambles back to his feet.
De Sucre missing with a left hand there. MacLeod was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Sucre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Sucre throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice defenses there by De Sucre.
De Sucre swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
De Sucre bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
De Sucre throws a hook but MacLeod avoids it easily.
De Sucre gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and MacLeod counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
MacLeod seems to be working for a kimura but De Sucre defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
MacLeod is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3#
MacLeod is looking to pass De Sucre's guard but actually De Sucre recovers to full guard.
De Sucre 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.
We've been hearing good reports from MacLeod'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.
MacLeod advances to half guard. #SUB#
MacLeod has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can De Sucre defend it? MacLeod steps over the head and cranks it - De Sucre is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for MacLeod!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Connor MacLeod!
During a confident post fight interview, Connor MacLeod thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Antonio Jose De Sucre stepped up to the mic, saying 'My Father is yelling from the Heavens! I will not disappoint him again!'.
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Event:
OFC 353: Venum vs Tonon
Date: May 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Venczel throws a low kick but it's checked well by MacLeod.
Despite the aggression on MacLeod's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A solid leg kick lands there for MacLeod.
#CL#
Venczel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A body shot lands from MacLeod.
#BC#
Venczel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Venczel thows a left - swing and a miss!
MacLeod uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Venczel.
Venczel misses with a series of wild punches.
MacLeod only half commits to the counter leg kick.
MacLeod checks the leg kick nicely there.
Venczel connects with a single shot there.
MacLeod looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacLeod throws a series of punches but Venczel moves out of range.
MacLeod takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zsiga Venczel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacLeod keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Venczel.
MacLeod walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacLeod takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Venczel misses with a wild body shot.
MacLeod stuns Venczel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Venczel swings for the body but MacLeod moves out of range.
MacLeod cracks a nice hook into Venczel's ribs.
Venczel misses with a takedown
and MacLeod counters with a nice low kick that buckles Venczel's knee momentarily.
Venczel tests MacLeod's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Venczel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
MacLeod with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jab, jab by Venczel - just one landing.
Venczel is looking to clinch.
Nice cross by MacLeod.#CUT2#
It looks like Zsiga Venczel has been cut.
MacLeod throws a leg kick but Venczel sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Venczel looks to score with a jab to the body but MacLeod is just out of range.#T2#
MacLeod looks to score with a jab to the body but Venczel is just out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacLeod lands a right hook to the body.
Venczel throws a body punch but MacLeod moves out of range.
MacLeod on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A looping hook to the body misses from Venczel. MacLeod does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacLeod checks the leg kick nicely there.
MacLeod lands an overhand right.
MacLeod swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Venczel misses the target.
Venczel tries to clinch up.
Venczel fails in his attempt to clinch.
MacLeod looks to land a combination but Venczel avoids it well.
Venczel misses with a combination
and MacLeod counters with a nice uppercut.
MacLeod throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Venczel.
Venczel is looking to clinch.
Venczel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice sprawl there from MacLeod as Venczel shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zsiga Venczel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Venczel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
It looks like Venczel has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
MacLeod checks a leg kick.
Venczel shoots in but no luck this time.
Venczel motions for MacLeod to come forward. Venczel throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from MacLeod! But no joy.
MacLeod misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
MacLeod ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice combination there by Venczel.
Nice body punch from MacLeod.
Venczel misses with a head kick.
Venczel misses with a jab, cross combination.
MacLeod appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Venczel misses.
MacLeod tries to bum rush Venczel with a series of wild strikes but Venczel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Venczel throws a poor cross that misses
and MacLeod connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
MacLeod moves away from the strike by Venczel.
Venczel misses with the combination.
MacLeod fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Venczel wants to clinch
and MacLeod counters with a nice low kick that buckles Venczel's knee momentarily.
MacLeod circles away from the clinch attempt.
Venczel is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Venczel throws out a leg kick but MacLeod moves out of range and Venczel only half commits.
MacLeod wants to land a leg kick but Venczel is out of range.
Venczel tries to clinch but MacLeod is having none of it.
Venczel misses with a series of wild punches.
Venczel throws a low kick, looking for MacLeod's leg but MacLeod calmly moves out of range.
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 Zsiga Venczel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zsiga Venczel's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Venczel throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting MacLeod counter with a right hand.
Venczel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Venczel digs a good body shot into MacLeod's ribs.
MacLeod is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Venczel rather than just go for the knockout.
Venczel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Venczel throws a poor cross that misses
and MacLeod makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
MacLeod checks a leg kick nicely.#CL#
Venczel moves into the clinch.
Venczel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
MacLeod avoiding damage.
Venczel stalls.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for MacLeod.
MacLeod scores with a shot to the side of Venczel's head.
Venczel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Venczel lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Venczel misses with a knee strike.
Venczel swings wildly with an uppercut but MacLeod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Venczel missing with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from MacLeod.
MacLeod is trying to maintain a safe position but Venczel gets an underhook and turns MacLeod into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Venczel's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from MacLeod.
#BC2#
MacLeod breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
MacLeod has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Venczel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Venczel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling MacLeod to score with a decent uppercut.#CL#
Venczel moves into the clinch.
Venczel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MacLeod avoiding damage.
MacLeod stalling.
#T2#
Venczel lands a body punch in the clinch.
MacLeod letting Venczel take a breather here.
Venczel working aggressively here.
MacLeod blocks a body shot from Venczel.
MacLeod tries to work over Venczel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Venczel manages to break the clinch.
MacLeod looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Venczel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent MacLeod stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Venczel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Venczel looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
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!#CL#
MacLeod tries to keep at a distance but Venczel has taken the fight into the clinch.
MacLeod blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MacLeod tries to break the clinch but Venczel is controlling the position. #T3#
Venczel throws a punch but it's blocked by MacLeod.
Venczel stalling against the cage.
Venczel stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Venczel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and MacLeod avoids it.
Venczel throws a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Venczel.
Venczel swings wildly with an uppercut but MacLeod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Venczel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Venczel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Venczel being controlled against the cage.#TD#
Venczel has picked MacLeod up - he's going for a ride! Venczel dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#T4#
Venczel stalling.
Venczel wants to control but MacLeod is keeping him busy.
MacLeod trying to control here.
Venczel is looking to advance position but MacLeod won't allow it.
Venczel trying to control the action but MacLeod is working from the bottom.
Venczel misses with a head shot. MacLeod uses the momentum to regain guard.
Venczel throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zsiga Venczel dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zsiga Venczel's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Venczel misses with a looping left.
Venczel tries to land a leg kick but MacLeod saw it coming and moves away.
MacLeod swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Venczel scores with a hook to the body. MacLeod takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Good work by MacLeod as he checks the leg kick.
MacLeod feints a counter leg kick.
Venczel has his takedown stuffed
and MacLeod counters with a left to the body.
MacLeod checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Venczel throws a leg kick
and MacLeod makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A jab from MacLeod does it's job there.
MacLeod dodges the punch combination from Venczel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venczel fails in his attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from MacLeod! But no joy.
Connor MacLeod seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Venczel feints and then cracks MacLeod's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow MacLeod down.
Venczel throws a chopping leg kick but MacLeod manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T1#
Venczel misses with an uppercut. MacLeod saw that one coming.
Venczel throws a hook to the side of MacLeod's head but MacLeod sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Venczel has MacLeod up against the cage in a clinch.
MacLeod managing to block the knees to the body from Venczel.
Venczel drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
MacLeod stalling in the clinch but Venczel improves position.
Venczel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MacLeod.
Venczel connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Connor MacLeod has been cut.
Venczel throws a head punch that misses.
MacLeod holding his opponent close, against the cage.
MacLeod wants to get back to striking at distance but Venczel won't allow it.
#T2#
MacLeod wants to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Venczel fails to land. #BC2#
MacLeod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Venczel digs a good body shot into MacLeod's ribs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Venczel. That's going to slow MacLeod down.
Venczel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
MacLeod ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Venczel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacLeod.
Venczel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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!
Venczel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Venczel misses the target.
Venczel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and MacLeod counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #KD2#
MacLeod waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Venczel. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Venczel to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Connor MacLeod has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ROC2#
Venczel is rocked!#T3#
Venczel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Oh Venczel is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
MacLeod wants to control from the top but Venczel keeps moving.
Venczel seems to have got his legs back now.
MacLeod tries to free his leg and advance position but Venczel is retaining full guard.
Venczel keeping moving, preventing MacLeod from controlling successfully.
MacLeod working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Venczel's head.
Venczel looking to control.
MacLeod pushing down on Venczel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
MacLeod seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Venczel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
MacLeod not doing much here.
Zsiga Venczel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Venczel trying to control here.
MacLeod wants to take a breather but Venczel is having none of it.
Venczel trying to control but MacLeod postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Venczel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck MacLeod on the side of the head.
MacLeod circles away from the clinch attempt.
MacLeod throws a body shot but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Connor MacLeod comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Venczel 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Zsiga Venczel!
Zsiga Venczel took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Event:
OFC: Blood Night L
Date: Apr 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Newton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but MacLeod circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab lands there for Newton.#CUT#
It looks like Connor MacLeod has been cut.
Newton throws a one two combo.
A big right from Newton misses.
MacLeod drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Newton defends it well.
A swing and a miss from Newton.#KD#
Newton drops MacLeod with a beautiful combination! MacLeod stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Newton is looking for the KO!#ROC#
MacLeod is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from Newton.
Newton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Newton misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
Newton looks to land a right hand but MacLeod moved out of range.
Newton just misses with a punch to the body.
MacLeod with the counter takedown but Newton avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Newton lands an impressive looking overhand right. MacLeod doesn't seem phased though.
Newton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and MacLeod counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Newton is defending against the submission attempts here by MacLeod.
Newton is looking to escape.#SUB2#
MacLeod is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Newton is trying to stand.
#T2#
MacLeod looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Newton wants to get back to his feet.
#ES#
Newton kicks MacLeod off and gets back to his feet.
MacLeod takes one to the side of the head.
#CUT#
That has opened up Connor MacLeod's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacLeod uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Newton.
A telegraphed right hand from Newton misses the target.
Newton looks to land a combination but MacLeod avoids it well.
Newton connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Newton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but MacLeod circles away quickly and effectively.
MacLeod misses with a low kick.
Newton missing with a left hand there. MacLeod was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Newton misses with a hook. MacLeod ducked under it nicely.
Newton swings away with a body shot that misses
#TD2#
and MacLeod counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Newton! #SUB2#
MacLeod is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Newton knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Newton wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB2#
MacLeod wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Newton, who protects the arm well.
Newton tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#SUB2#
Newton is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if MacLeod gets his way!
#SUB2#
MacLeod is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Newton has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Newton preventing the rear naked choke attempt from MacLeod.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cam Newton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Connor MacLeod's cut.
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#
Newton connects with a looping right hand.
The fighters circling - Newton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MacLeod throws a leg kick
and MacLeod takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Newton missing with a left hand there. MacLeod was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Newton scores with a hook to the body. MacLeod takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Newton smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT#
The cut above Connor MacLeod's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
MacLeod has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacLeod slips under a jab from Newton.
MacLeod is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Newton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MacLeod can do to turn this around?
Newton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
MacLeod drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Newton defends it well.
Newton seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T1#
Newton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and MacLeod counters with a shoot takedown. Newton fights it but they end up in guard.
Newton can't keep his opponent in guard - MacLeod advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Newton is trying to stand up here but MacLeod is controlling him well. #SUB2#
MacLeod is working for a submission of some sort.
Newton won't allow MacLeod to pass to mount.
Newton is trying to stand back up but MacLeod is controlling him
#T2##SUB2#
MacLeod is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Newton tries to kick MacLeod off but MacLeod keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
MacLeod is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Newton sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacLeod trying to mount his opponent but Newton defends it.
Newton is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
MacLeod seems to be working for a kimura but Newton defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
MacLeod is looking for a kimura but Newton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for MacLeod to get the leverage. #T3##SUB2#
MacLeod is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
MacLeod is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Newton is looking to escape.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cam Newton is winning the standup battle so far.
Newton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Newton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cam Newton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Newton misses with a straight right. #T4#
Newton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by MacLeod.
MacLeod is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Newton.
MacLeod moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Newton is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Newton misses with a body punch
#TD2#
and MacLeod counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by MacLeod. #ES#
Newton is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right handed body shot lands from MacLeod.
#BC#
Newton manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Newton misses the target.
MacLeod misses with a takedown
and MacLeod takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cam Newton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Connor MacLeod's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Newton throws a series of punches but MacLeod moves out of range.
MacLeod with the counter takedown but Newton avoids it easily.
Newton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but MacLeod moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And MacLeod tries to counter it with a takedown but Newton pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A chopping leg kick lands by MacLeod.
Newton looks to land a combination but MacLeod avoids it well.
MacLeod drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Newton defends it well.
MacLeod lands a nice leg kick that just misses Newton's sensitive parts.
Newton lands with a shot to the body.
MacLeod blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacLeod shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Newton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
MacLeod throws a leg kick
and Newton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Newton misses with a looping left.#T1#
MacLeod changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Newton tries to avoid it but MacLeod manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Newton to the ground. Newton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It looked like Newton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
MacLeod ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Newton scores with a decent looking hook.
Cam Newton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Newton throws out a loose jab but MacLeod uses good head movement to avoid it. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Newton has knocked MacLeod down with a huge combo! Newton steps away and waves a wobbly MacLeod back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
MacLeod is still on wobbly legs! Can Newton finish him?
Newton misses with a jab, cross combination.
MacLeod is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Newton fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops MacLeod to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! MacLeod looks to clinch but Newton throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! MacLeod taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Cam Newton!
During a confident post fight interview, Cam Newton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
OFC: Blood Night XLVIII
Date: Feb 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Domingo scores with a nice strike.#CUT2#
It looks like Connor MacLeod has been cut.
MacLeod steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Domingo.
Some wild striking there from Domingo.
MacLeod fails with a takedown attempt.
Domingo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacLeod.
Domingo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
MacLeod takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The fighters circling - Domingo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MacLeod walks into a straight right hand from Domingo.#KD2#
Domingo lands a big shot that drops MacLeod! Can he finish him?
#ROC2#
MacLeod is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacLeod 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#
Oh MacLeod is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB#
MacLeod 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
MacLeod is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Domingo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time MacLeod.
MacLeod seems to have got his legs back now.#T1##SUB#
MacLeod is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Domingo is defending against the submission attempts here by MacLeod.
Domingo is trying to stand back up but MacLeod is controlling him
Domingo is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
MacLeod 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#
MacLeod is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Domingo is just riding it out for now. MacLeod eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
MacLeod prevents Domingo from standing back up.
#ES2#
Domingo makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
No joy there for MacLeod, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
MacLeod drops his hands momentarily and Domingo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT2#
Connor MacLeod's cut is getting worse.
Domingo slips a jab from MacLeod.
MacLeod ducks under a wild hook from Domingo.
MacLeod with a poor takedown
letting Domingo counter with a right hand.
Domingo throws a looping overhand right but MacLeod ducks down to avoid it.
Domingo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
MacLeod with a poor takedown
letting Domingo counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor MacLeod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Domingo misses.
Domingo throws an overhand right that lands on MacLeod's shoulder, as MacLeod tries to avoid the shot.
Domingo thumps MacLeod with a low kick.#T3#
Domingo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from MacLeod.
Domingo only half commits to the counter leg kick.#TD#
MacLeod shoots in and bounces Domingo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Domingo has his feet on MacLeod's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
MacLeod avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
MacLeod avoids the body shot from Domingo.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
MacLeod feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Domingo's calf.
MacLeod shoots in and drives through. Domingo sprawls well.
Domingo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! MacLeod had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
MacLeod takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT2#
Connor MacLeod's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from MacLeod does no damage.
MacLeod displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Domingo throws out the jab.
MacLeod blocks a jab.
Jorge Domingo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Domingo looks to land a left hand but MacLeod moved out of range nicely.
MacLeod missing with a left hand there. Domingo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4##TD#
MacLeod is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Domingo's half guard.#ES2#
Domingo pushes MacLeod off and gets back to his feet.
Domingo might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
MacLeod shoots in but no luck this time.
It seemed like Domingo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
MacLeod throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Domingo.
Domingo misses with a hook. MacLeod ducked under it nicely.
MacLeod feinted with a counter takedown.
Domingo misses with a head kick.
A slow jab from Domingo misses its intended target.
Domingo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Domingo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Domingo misses with a looping right.
MacLeod shoots in for a takedown but Domingo shows good takedown defense.
A little jabbing left from Domingo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Domingo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacLeod moves away.
MacLeod looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Domingo is fending him off so far but MacLeod persists. Nope, Domingo circles away and we're back to standing.
Domingo avoids the body shot from MacLeod.
MacLeod takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Domingo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Connor MacLeod's cut.
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#
MacLeod throws a body punch but Domingo moves out of range.
MacLeod ducks under a wild hook from Domingo.#TD#
Domingo gets caught napping as MacLeod dives in and scores a takedown. Domingo manages to retain guard.#ES2#
Domingo pushes MacLeod off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
A big right from Domingo misses.
Domingo lands a two punch combo.
Domingo scores with a hook to the body. MacLeod takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Domingo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from MacLeod.
Domingo throws a lazy right hand but MacLeod sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Domingo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Domingo missing with a left hand there. MacLeod was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Domingo looks to land a right hand but MacLeod moved out of range.
MacLeod shoots in for a double leg but Domingo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
MacLeod throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Domingo jabs at MacLeod's body.
Domingo misses with a straight right.
MacLeod keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Domingo.
The fighters circling - Domingo throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
MacLeod fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor MacLeod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Domingo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. MacLeod sees it coming and avoids it easily.
MacLeod half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
MacLeod throws a sloppy body shot
and Domingo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
Jeez, Connor MacLeod's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Connor MacLeod's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jorge Domingo!
A relieved looking Jorge Domingo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
OFC: Blood Night XLVII
Date: Jan 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Fo fails with a takedown attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Fo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Fo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that MacLeod 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.
MacLeod will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
MacLeod stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and MacLeod wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tung Fo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacLeod misses with the combination.
Fo misses with a takedown attempt - MacLeod sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
MacLeod changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fo tries to close the distance and clinch up but MacLeod swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fo fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fo darts in looking for a takedown but MacLeod gets double underhooks and turns Fo into the cage.
MacLeod connects with the punch.#CUT2#
It looks like Tung Fo has been cut.#TD2#
MacLeod changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
MacLeod tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no MacLeod has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
MacLeod wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fo, who protects the arm well. #T1##SUB2#
MacLeod is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fo regains half guard.#SUB2#
MacLeod wants to work for an arm triangle but Fo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fo gets back to full guard.
Fo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
MacLeod trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Fo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
MacLeod sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fo's guard. #SUB2#
MacLeod wants to work for an arm triangle but Fo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
MacLeod tries to pass to full mount but Fo defends it. #SUB2#
MacLeod is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2#
Fo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
MacLeod is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fo defends it well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fo regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Fo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. MacLeod gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
MacLeod drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and MacLeod jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
MacLeod stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
MacLeod drops back looking for a leg! Fo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fo manages to kick MacLeod off! MacLeod jumps back into Fo's guard. #SUB#
Fo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. MacLeod gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Fo keeping full guard, as MacLeod tries to pass.
Fo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
MacLeod is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Fo got a little sloppy there for a moment and MacLeod has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fo has managed to get both his arms back between MacLeod's legs - danger averted.
Fo postures up.
Fo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
MacLeod is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Fo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Fo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4##SUB#
Fo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
MacLeod is trying to control Fo's posture but Fo avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Fo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, MacLeod rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Fo's guard! Nice work there by MacLeod!
MacLeod tries to free his leg and advance position but Fo is retaining full guard.
MacLeod passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
MacLeod tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no MacLeod has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor MacLeod dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tung Fo's cut.
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#
Fo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from MacLeod.
Fo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#TD2#
MacLeod fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fo sprawls well initially but MacLeod persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
MacLeod has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fo tries to get to full guard but MacLeod has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
MacLeod is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
MacLeod is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fo has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Fo is defending against the submission attempts here by MacLeod.
#T1#
Fo regains full guard. Nicely done.
MacLeod looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
MacLeod is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
MacLeod tries to free his leg and advance position but Fo is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Fo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
MacLeod drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and MacLeod jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
MacLeod wants to sweep but no luck. #T2##SUB#
Fo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but MacLeod manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fo has MacLeod in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Fo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. MacLeod is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
MacLeod is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fo is on top in guard.
#REVR#
MacLeod is trying to keep Fo in close.
MacLeod tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Fo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
MacLeod pulls Fo in to control the position.
MacLeod controls Fo momentarily but Fo frees himself. #SUB#
Fo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! MacLeod is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! MacLeod has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T3#
Fo wants to sweep here but MacLeod controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Fo pushes a forearm under MacLeod's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, MacLeod is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tung Fo!
After winning the bout, Tung Fo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
OFC: Blood Night XLVI
Date: Dec 06, 2017 |
#R1#
No joy there for Grishin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Left hook, right uppercut from MacLeod.
MacLeod scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
MacLeod misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Grishin to counter with a crisp jab.
Grishin stuffs the takedown.
MacLeod lands an overhand right.#ROC#
Grishin is rocked!#TD#
MacLeod closes the distance looking for a takedown. MacLeod picks Grishin up and slams him brutally to the floor. Grishin is out! He's out cold! Wow, you don't see a finish like that every day!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Connor MacLeod!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Connor MacLeod waved his t-shirt featuring Sportivité's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
OFC 318: Barca vs Camacho II
Date: Oct 18, 2017 |
#R1#
MacLeod darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
High lands with a nice body punch.
High thows a leg kick but MacLeod checks it #TD2#
and MacLeod counters with a shoot takedown. High fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB2#
MacLeod drops back looking for a leg! High is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and High manages to kick MacLeod off! MacLeod jumps back into High's guard.
MacLeod wants to pass the guard but High is keeping the position.
MacLeod slips nicely into half guard.
High wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacLeod moves nicely into side control.
MacLeod tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
MacLeod tries for a kimura but High is defending well.
High manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T1#
MacLeod wants to improve his position but High is controlling well.
High not doing much here.
High prevents MacLeod from improving his position.
MacLeod told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
High wants to stand but MacLeod has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
MacLeod wants to get back to full guard.
MacLeod is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacLeod is looking for a sweep. High is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacLeod trying to control but High postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. MacLeod manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
MacLeod working a defensive guard here.
High is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at LOD: Legion's PIT Fight Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
MacLeod keeping moving, preventing High from controlling successfully.
MacLeod can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as High controls the pace.#SUB2#
High avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
MacLeod is trying to control the position from the bottom.
High controlling from the top position.
High wants to control from the top but MacLeod keeps moving.
MacLeod bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in High's guard. #REVB##T3#
High is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
MacLeod drops back looking for a leg! High is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and High manages to kick MacLeod off! MacLeod jumps back into High's guard.
MacLeod stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. High swivels though and keeps the full guard.
High has his hands on MacLeod's head, controlling the position.
MacLeod advances position into side control!
MacLeod tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
MacLeod is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, High has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on High's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
MacLeod is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but High is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
High is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
MacLeod wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by High, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
MacLeod thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
MacLeod tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
MacLeod goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, High has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for MacLeod but great work by High.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacLeod is looking to regain half guard here but High keeps moving and retains side control.
MacLeod is not content to let High control the position.
Sloppy strikes there by High.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor MacLeod dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
High tries a head kick but it misses.
MacLeod fails with the takedown.
High is looking to counter punch.
MacLeod fails with the takedown
enabling High to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Connor MacLeod has been cut.
High lands a jab.#KD#
High lands a big shot that drops MacLeod! Can he finish him?
#ROC#
MacLeod is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
High sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
MacLeod looking for a guillotine here but High defends easily.
High working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
High controls from within his opponent's guard.
High is pushing down on MacLeod's leg trying to pass to half guard. MacLeod is fighting to maintain full guard but High has managed to sneak the leg through.
MacLeod tries to roll over but High keeps him under control.
MacLeod makes his way to full guard. A much better position for MacLeod.
High wants to get up but he can't break MacLeod's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
MacLeod trying to control the position.
MacLeod has his hands on High's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
High avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
High stopping the sweep attempt from MacLeod.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
MacLeod is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
MacLeod controls High momentarily but High frees himself.
High won't allow MacLeod to sweep him here.
High has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of MacLeod is proving hard to escape from.
High controls from within his opponent's guard.
MacLeod looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
High postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
High stuffs the takedown attempt from MacLeod. MacLeod gets slowly back to his feet.
Phil High has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor MacLeod.#T3#
MacLeod fails with the takedown
and High counters with a low kick, right behind MacLeod 's knee.
MacLeod is breathing heavily.
High stuffs the takedown attempt from MacLeod. MacLeod gets slowly back to his feet.
High thinks about countering with a head kick.
High dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
High thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on MacLeod if he has to take too many more of those.
High lands a lovely overhand right.
MacLeod tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from MacLeod.
MacLeod takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A slapping body kick lands there for High.
High fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. MacLeod looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#KD#
High sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks MacLeod to the ground! High dives into full mount looking to finish!#CUT#
That has opened up Connor MacLeod's cut even more.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
High controlling his opponent.
MacLeod really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
High cracks MacLeod with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
High wants to control the pace but MacLeod is squirming around nicely.
High takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil High dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Connor MacLeod's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
MacLeod tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
High was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
High throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by MacLeod. That's going to slow High down.
High scores with a nice strike.#CUT#
The cut above Connor MacLeod's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
High ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacLeod moves away.
MacLeod dives in and grabs High's left leg, looking for a takedown. High pushes down on MacLeod's head and hops out.#TD2#
High gets caught napping as MacLeod dives in and scores a takedown. High manages to retain guard.
High has MacLeod pulled in close to control his posture. #ES#
High has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. MacLeod has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
High gets underhooks to prevent MacLeod's takedown attempt.
MacLeod throws a punch but it's blocked by High.
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!
MacLeod looking for a takedown.
Phil High has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor MacLeod.
MacLeod dodges an elbow strike from High.
MacLeod takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
MacLeod tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
A right hook to the body lands for High.
A short right hand to the side of the head by High.
High cracks MacLeod with a nice body shot.
High lands with a short punch from the clinch.
High lands with a right to the head.
High tries a body shot but MacLeod blocks it.
High lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down MacLeod.
High landing knees to the body.
High with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
MacLeod has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. High avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
High lands a right hand that snaps the head of MacLeod backwards.
High lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
Connor MacLeod's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
High stops a takedown attempt from MacLeod.
A nice left hand lands by High.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
High lands with a short shot to the head.
MacLeod is still on wobbly legs! Can High finish him?
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Connor MacLeod's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Phil High!
A very excited looking Phil High made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
OFC 313: Shankoli vs Denis
Date: Sep 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Tanahashi throws a leg kick but MacLeod sees it coming and moves out of range.
A low kick from Tanahashi misses #TD2#
and MacLeod counters with a nice double leg into guard.
MacLeod trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Tanahashi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
MacLeod trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Tanahashi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
MacLeod pushes down on Tanahashi's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
MacLeod 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.
#SUB2#
MacLeod is trying to work for a kimura but Tanahashi is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
MacLeod is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Tanahashi is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Connor MacLeod!
Connor MacLeod really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Aspire Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Satoshi Tanahashi spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you for opportunity'.
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Event:
Aspire 70: McGee v Podolski
Date: Aug 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Guschin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
MacLeod uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Guschin.
MacLeod feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Guschin's calf.
Guschin misses with an uppercut. MacLeod saw that one coming.#CL#
Guschin rushes MacLeod and presses him up against the cage.
I was talking to Guschin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
MacLeod can't get the takedown.
MacLeod lands a hook that snaps the head of Guschin backwards.
Guschin scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Connor MacLeod has been cut.
Guschin cracks MacLeod with a nice body shot.
Guschin is pressed up against the cage. MacLeod has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Guschin down to the mat. Guschin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
MacLeod misses with a low kick.
A cross from Guschin lands.
Guschin misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and MacLeod counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
MacLeod is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Guschin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Guschin is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Guschin is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
MacLeod tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
MacLeod goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Guschin has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for MacLeod but great work by Guschin.
Guschin lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Guschin landing strikes.
Guschin sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but MacLeod is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Guschin is working MacLeod over with some ground and pound from side control. #ROC#
MacLeod is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Connor MacLeod's cut even more.
Guschin in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and MacLeod looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Guschin turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stanislav Guschin!
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Event:
Aspire 62: Gracie vs Warror
Date: Jul 23, 2017 |
#R1#
MacLeod moves out of range as Teebs throws a body kick.
MacLeod blocks the body kick.
Teebs stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Teebs wants it to stay on the feet.
Teebs looks to score with a jab to the body but MacLeod is just out of range.
Teebs feints and then cracks MacLeod's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow MacLeod down.
Teebs throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
MacLeod fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
MacLeod throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Teebs swinging wildly here.
MacLeod half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teebs looks to land a right hand but MacLeod moved out of range.
Teebs takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
MacLeod ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
MacLeod avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've been hearing reports that MacLeod has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T1#
Nice takedown defense from Teebs. No joy for MacLeod on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor MacLeod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacLeod shoots in but Teebs avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A head kick misses from MacLeod.
Bo Teebs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Teebs throws a head kick that half lands.
#CUT2#
It looks like Connor MacLeod has been cut.
Teebs moves out of range of the body kick.
It seemed like Teebs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Teebs scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from MacLeod.
Teebs takes a swing at MacLeod's ribcage but misses.
Teebs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Teebs just misses with a punch to the body.
Teebs scores with a crisp jab that stopped MacLeod in his tracks. #T2#
MacLeod misses with a few strikes there.
#KD2#
Teebs drops MacLeod with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but MacLeod looks back up at him and smiles so Teebs waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#
MacLeod is rocked!
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!
MacLeod lands a slapping body shot.
Oh MacLeod is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
MacLeod cracks Teebs with an open hand slap.
MacLeod seems to have got his legs back now.
MacLeod shoots in looking for a takedown but Teebs manages to keep the fight standing, pushing MacLeod's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Teebs is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Teebs shuts the power down on MacLeod. Lights out, game over! Teebs is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bo Teebs!
A relieved looking Bo Teebs thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 43
Date: Jun 03, 2017 |
#R1#
MacLeod shoots in but no luck this time.
MacLeod looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
MacLeod walks into a stiff left hand from De.
De throws out a loose jab but MacLeod uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacLeod lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
MacLeod stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from De.
Nice sprawl there from De as MacLeod shoots in.
MacLeod backing away here, and De unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#TD#
MacLeod scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
MacLeod is pressing down on De's thigh, looking to free his foot. De is holding on for now. #SUB#
MacLeod is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. De doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time MacLeod. #SUB#
MacLeod is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so De is just riding it out for now. MacLeod eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
De is trying to maintain the position but MacLeod is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
MacLeod is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
MacLeod is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
MacLeod is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
MacLeod is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. De doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time MacLeod. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
MacLeod is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from De as he works his way to full guard.
De keeping full guard, as MacLeod tries to pass.
MacLeod being controlled here momentarily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now De is on top in guard.
#REVB##T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
MacLeod manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. De manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
MacLeod is pushing down on De's leg trying to pass to half guard. De is fighting to maintain full guard but MacLeod has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
MacLeod is working for a submission of some sort.
MacLeod wants to pass the guard but De is defending well. #SUB#
MacLeod is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
De keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T4##SUB#
MacLeod maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! De could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but MacLeod has cracked it and De is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by MacLeod!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Connor MacLeod!
Connor MacLeod gave a mention to Aspire Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
In defeat, Donsone De stepped up to the mic, saying 'Savor the Win, You'll know why I let you have the W, because somebody is going to get cucked by his girl with me soon. *smirks*'.
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Event:
Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 38
Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1#
MacLeod is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stefanov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
MacLeod shoots in for a double leg but Stefanov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As MacLeod tries to get set, Stefanov tries to push him back and clinch up but MacLeod manages to avoid the attempt.
Stefanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD2#
Stefanov tries to sprawl but MacLeod drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
MacLeod is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
MacLeod seems to be working for a kimura but Stefanov defends the submission attempt.
Stefanov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at ~KT-MMA~, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Stefanov is trying is best to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
MacLeod seems to be working for a kimura but Stefanov defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
MacLeod is working for a kimura but Stefanov is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1##SUB2#
MacLeod is trying to work for a kimura but Stefanov is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacLeod looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Stefanov is defending against the submission attempts here by MacLeod.
#SUB2#
Stefanov is defending against the submission attempts here by MacLeod.
Stefanov is looking to control MacLeod's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stefanov avoid being mounted?#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
MacLeod is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
MacLeod is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
MacLeod is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
MacLeod is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stefanov is looking to control MacLeod's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stefanov avoid being mounted?#T3##SUB2#
MacLeod 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.
MacLeod wants to pass to mount but Stefanov is defending the position. #SUB2#
MacLeod is looking for submissions but instead, Stefanov has regained full guard.
MacLeod stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stefanov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stefanov controls MacLeod momentarily but MacLeod frees himself. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
MacLeod wants to pass the guard but Stefanov is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
MacLeod drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stefanov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now MacLeod has Stefanov in his guard.#REVR#
MacLeod manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stefanov manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
MacLeod drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stefanov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now MacLeod has Stefanov in his guard.#REVR#
MacLeod tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor MacLeod 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#
Stefanov blocks the body kick.
Stefanov tries to counter by clinching up but MacLeod breaks away and moves out of range.
Stefanov misses with an uppercut. MacLeod saw that one coming.
MacLeod shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stefanov sprawls well. Stefanov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. MacLeod gets slowly back to his feet.
MacLeod shoots in but Stefanov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
MacLeod ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stefanov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stefanov wants it to stay on the feet.
Stefanov tries to counter by clinching up but MacLeod breaks away and moves out of range.
Nasko Stefanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor MacLeod.
MacLeod fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
MacLeod closes the distance and clinches up with Stefanov, looking for a takedown. MacLeod pushes Stefanov against the cage but Stefanov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by MacLeod or perhaps it was just good defense by Stefanov, which made it look bad.
Stefanov stuffs the takedown attempt from MacLeod. MacLeod gets slowly back to his feet.
MacLeod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stefanov.
MacLeod looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stefanov is fending him off so far but MacLeod persists. Nope, Stefanov circles away and we're back to standing.
Stefanov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
MacLeod fails with the takedown#CL#
and Stefanov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
MacLeod is trying to drag Stefanov to the mat but Stefanov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stefanov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
Stefanov prevents the takedown attempt.
A right hook to the body lands for Stefanov.
MacLeod is looking to take this one to the mat.
A short left from Stefanov.
MacLeod drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stefanov pulls his leg out and moves away.
MacLeod fails with the takedown#CL#
and Stefanov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
MacLeod is breathing heavily.
MacLeod is looking for a takedown.
MacLeod drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stefanov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Stefanov tries a body shot but MacLeod blocks it.
Stefanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stefanov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stefanov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stefanov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stefanov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of MacLeod backwards. #CUT#
It looks like Connor MacLeod has been cut.
Stefanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stefanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MacLeod can do to turn this around?
MacLeod blocks a body shot from Stefanov.
A short right from Stefanov on the inside.
Stefanov digs a right hand into MacLeod's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on MacLeod's gas tank.
Stefanov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Stefanov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from MacLeod.
MacLeod wants a takedown but no success here.
#T4#
Stefanov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nasko Stefanov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stefanov lands a nice uppercut.
Stefanov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stefanov lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Stefanov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stefanov.
Stefanov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Stefanov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite MacLeod's efforts to push away.
Stefanov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A short uppercut from Stefanov.
Stefanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stefanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MacLeod has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stefanov after a bit of a struggle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nasko Stefanov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Connor MacLeod's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Stefanov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from MacLeod is defended easily by Stefanov.
Stefanov throws a series of punches but MacLeod moves out of range.
MacLeod moves forwards but Stefanov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stefanov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stefanov wants it to stay on the feet.
Nasko Stefanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor MacLeod.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Stefanov misses #TD2#
and MacLeod counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
MacLeod is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stefanov sees it coming and defends easily.
Stefanov regains full guard. Nicely done.
MacLeod takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stefanov wants to sweep here but MacLeod controlling him for the moment.
Stefanov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stefanov tries to get out of the position.#T1#
MacLeod trying to move into half guard but instead Stefanov has managed to sweep!#REVR##SUB2#
Stefanov got a little sloppy there for a moment and MacLeod has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stefanov has managed to get both his arms back between MacLeod's legs - danger averted.
Stefanov trying to control but MacLeod is working from the bottom.
MacLeod pulls Stefanov in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
MacLeod is looking for a triangle here but Stefanov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
MacLeod is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
MacLeod tries to bench press Stefanov off him but Stefanov keeps the position.
Stefanov in the domination position with MacLeod hanging on.#T3#
You can see the frustration on MacLeod's face as Stefanov controls the position.
MacLeod wants to control but Stefanov postures up.
MacLeod is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Stefanov is staying active.
MacLeod is trying to improve his position.
MacLeod is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
MacLeod is looking to control Stefanov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can MacLeod avoid being mounted?#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
MacLeod wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
MacLeod takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nasko Stefanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stefanov slips a jab and a cross from MacLeod.
MacLeod moves out of range as Stefanov strikes.
Stefanov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping MacLeod at a distance.
MacLeod will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
MacLeod shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stefanov as he avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stefanov lands with a nice body punch.
Stefanov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nasko Stefanov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stefanov 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nasko Stefanov!
Nasko Stefanov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #48
Date: Feb 19, 2017 |
#R1#
MacLeod shoots for a takedown but Skovgaard saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
MacLeod keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacLeod shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Skovgaard counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
MacLeod fails with a takedown attempt.
Valentin Skovgaard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor MacLeod.
Skovgaard dips to his left and cracks MacLeod with an uppercut!#CUT#
It looks like Connor MacLeod has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skovgaard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacLeod. #TD2#
MacLeod drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T1#
MacLeod working away.
Skovgaard is looking to regain half guard here but MacLeod keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skovgaard keeps MacLeod under control for a moment.#SUB2#
MacLeod tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Skovgaard can't do much from the bottom here.
MacLeod is trying to move to mount but Skovgaard reverses beautifully and ends up in MacLeod's guard.
Skovgaard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacLeod swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
MacLeod wants to sweep but no luck.
MacLeod pulls Skovgaard in close to his closed guard and prevents Skovgaard from doing any damage or advancing position.
Skovgaard postures up.
MacLeod wants to sweep here but Skovgaard controlling him for the moment.
Skovgaard sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
MacLeod looking to hit a scissor sweep but Skovgaard is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
MacLeod is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Skovgaard is aware though and is defending well.
Skovgaard looking to pass the guard.
Skovgaard engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as MacLeod holds on and takes a little breather.
Skovgaard controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#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.
Skovgaard blocks a head kick by MacLeod.
Horrible takedown attempt by MacLeod or perhaps it was just good defense by Skovgaard, which made it look bad.
MacLeod bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
MacLeod drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Skovgaard defends it well.
MacLeod throws a series of punches but Skovgaard avoids them all with ease.
MacLeod misses with a takedown attempt
and Skovgaard counters with a nice uppercut.
MacLeod fails with the takedown
and Skovgaard counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from MacLeod is defended easily by Skovgaard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Skovgaard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Connor MacLeod's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Skovgaard staying out of range there.
MacLeod misses with a hook
and Skovgaard counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
MacLeod shoots in for a takedown but Skovgaard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
MacLeod shoots in but Skovgaard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Skovgaard is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
MacLeod gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Skovgaard counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! MacLeod has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Valentin Skovgaard!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Valentin Skovgaard made sure he mentioned Vandal & Laundry, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #43
Date: Jan 14, 2017 |
#R1#
MacLeod circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murphy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Murphy tries to clinch but MacLeod moves out of range.
Murphy tries to clinch up.
Murphy has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as MacLeod is landing a low percentage of strikes.
MacLeod changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Murphy tries to avoid it but MacLeod manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Murphy to the ground. Murphy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Murphy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but MacLeod avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage.
MacLeod prevents a body shot from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
MacLeod lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Good body shot from Murphy.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as MacLeod controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacLeod blocking some punches.
MacLeod drops down looking for an ankle pick but Murphy pulls his leg out and moves away.
MacLeod fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor MacLeod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy tries to clinch there but MacLeod circles away.
No joy there for Murphy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T1#
MacLeod scores with a jab to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Murphy.
MacLeod changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
MacLeod connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Murphy momentarily.
MacLeod swats away the attempt to clinch by Murphy.
MacLeod dives in for a single leg takedown but Murphy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A left and a right from MacLeod both land. Nice combination. #CUT#
It looks like Merf Murphy has been cut.
Murphy slaps away a takedown attempt from MacLeod, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Murphy enables MacLeod to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Murphy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Murphy manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
MacLeod breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
MacLeod takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#
It looks like Connor MacLeod has been cut.
Nice uppercut lands for Murphy. That snapped MacLeod's head back.
MacLeod closes this distance looking for a takedown but Murphy circles away.#T2#
Murphy tries to clinch up#TD#
and MacLeod counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Murphy is trying to stand back up but MacLeod is controlling him
Murphy connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Murphy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with MacLeod. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Murphy misses with some strikes from the bottom.
MacLeod passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Murphy! #SUB#
MacLeod is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by MacLeod!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Connor MacLeod!
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #38
Date: Dec 11, 2016 |
#R1#
MacLeod avoids the head kick by Koal.
Koal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Koal misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and MacLeod counters with a single leg into guard. Koal didn't expect that.
Koal on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Koal tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
MacLeod thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
MacLeod thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
MacLeod is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Koal knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for MacLeod on the ground.
MacLeod pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Koal is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koal 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.
MacLeod passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Koal gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T1##SUB2#
MacLeod is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Koal to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Koal shrugs it off. #SUB2#
MacLeod is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Koal is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Connor MacLeod!
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #36
Date: Nov 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Reaper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
MacLeod changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Reaper shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
MacLeod is adopting a defensive guard.
MacLeod continues to stall.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now MacLeod is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB#
MacLeod is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
MacLeod is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
MacLeod is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
MacLeod is pushing down on Reaper's leg trying to pass to half guard. Reaper is fighting to maintain full guard but MacLeod has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1##SUB#
MacLeod is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
MacLeod is trying to work for a kimura but Reaper is defending well.
MacLeod 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.#SUB#
MacLeod is working for a kimura but Reaper is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
MacLeod seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
MacLeod is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
MacLeod is trying to work for a kimura but Reaper is defending well.
#SUB#
MacLeod seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Reaper is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Connor MacLeod!
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #33
Date: Nov 06, 2016 |
#R1#
MacLeod with a lazy takedown attempt
and Skovgaard counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD2#
MacLeod closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Skovgaard quickly recovers to half guard.
MacLeod tries to pass the half guard into mount. Skovgaard knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
MacLeod is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
MacLeod wants to pass the guard but Skovgaard is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skovgaard wants to sweep here but MacLeod controlling him for the moment.
Skovgaard is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
MacLeod stopping the sweep attempt from Skovgaard.
MacLeod pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Skovgaard is keeping the position for now.
MacLeod is looking to advance position but Skovgaard has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Skovgaard tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
MacLeod tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Skovgaard avoids the attempt from MacLeod to control.
MacLeod is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T2#
MacLeod tries to hold on but Skovgaard postures up.
MacLeod is working to get back to half guard.
MacLeod regains half guard.
Skovgaard is controlling the pace.
MacLeod is looking for a sweep. Skovgaard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
MacLeod controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
MacLeod is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skovgaard passes into side control, despite MacLeod's attempt to control the position.
MacLeod is trying to work for a sweep but Skovgaard has mounted him!
Skovgaard prevents MacLeod from getting the reversal.
Skovgaard tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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 Valentin Skovgaard will probably get the nod.
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#
MacLeod shoots in looking for a takedown. Skovgaard tries to sprawl out of it but MacLeod keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Skovgaard manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Skovgaard throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and MacLeod counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
MacLeod seems to be looking for submissions.
MacLeod working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Skovgaard's thigh. Skovgaard counters though and makes it back to full guard.
MacLeod slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Skovgaard is defending against the submission attempts here by MacLeod.
#SUB2#
MacLeod is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1##SUB2#
MacLeod is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Skovgaard still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Skovgaard has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
MacLeod sneaks back into half guard.
Well, if Skovgaard is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Skovgaard has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
MacLeod tries to roll over but Skovgaard keeps him under control.
MacLeod is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Skovgaard jumps into side control!
MacLeod tries to bench press Skovgaard off him but Skovgaard keeps the position.
Skovgaard controlling the position.
MacLeod manages to work his way to half guard, despite Skovgaard's best efforts.
MacLeod trying to control but Skovgaard postures up.
#T3#
Skovgaard is looking to pass MacLeod's guard but actually MacLeod recovers to full guard.
MacLeod is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Valentin Skovgaard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
MacLeod is pulling down on Skovgaard's head to control his posture.
Skovgaard won't allow MacLeod to sweep him here.
MacLeod is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Skovgaard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#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.
MacLeod is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Valentin Skovgaard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacLeod fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Skovgaard looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
MacLeod shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Valentin Skovgaard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor MacLeod.
Skovgaard is looking to score with low kicks.
MacLeod avoids the head kick by Skovgaard.
Skovgaard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD2#
MacLeod scores with a takedown into Skovgaard's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
MacLeod drops back, looking for a kneebar! Skovgaard looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Skovgaard looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Skovgaard! #REVR#
MacLeod is trying to work for a sweep but Skovgaard has mounted him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Valentin Skovgaard will probably get the nod.
That's time! Skovgaard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from MacLeod misses the target.
Skovgaard takes a swing at MacLeod's ribcage but misses.
MacLeod with the counter takedown but Skovgaard avoids it easily.
MacLeod connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Skovgaard stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Skovgaard wants it to stay on the feet.
A quick step to the side and Skovgaard tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by MacLeod.
MacLeod dives in for a single leg takedown but Skovgaard sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Skovgaard seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#KD#
Skovgaard cracks MacLeod with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Skovgaard has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning MacLeod to stand back up!#CUT#
It looks like Connor MacLeod has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skovgaard misses with a looping left.
MacLeod displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Skovgaard throws out the jab.
Skovgaard connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
MacLeod gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Skovgaard to counter with a crisp jab.
Valentin Skovgaard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor MacLeod.#T1##KD#
Skovgaard sends MacLeod crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Skovgaard is motioning to the referee to let MacLeod up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
MacLeod is rocked!
MacLeod fails with a takedown attempt.
MacLeod is still on wobbly legs! Can Skovgaard finish him?
MacLeod throws a body shot but no joy.
MacLeod seems to have recovered his senses.
No joy there for Skovgaard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Skovgaard lands a body shot.
MacLeod lands a really nice looking cross but Skovgaard seems unphased.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacLeod will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
MacLeod takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
MacLeod gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Skovgaard gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! MacLeod is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valentin Skovgaard!
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #32
Date: Oct 30, 2016 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from MacLeod is defended easily by Larsson.
MacLeod jabs Larsson right on the nose. Larsson blinks but takes it well.
MacLeod displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Larsson throws out the jab.
Larsson misses the shot to the body.
Connor MacLeod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacLeod shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Larsson as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of MacLeod 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT#
It looks like Connor MacLeod has been cut.
Larsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MacLeod doesn't succeed with the takedown
and MacLeod takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Peter Larsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor MacLeod.#T1#
Larsson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. MacLeod doesn't seem bothered though.
MacLeod tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Larsson defends well and MacLeod ends up having to push Larsson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've been told by Larsson's head coaches at The Fallen Warriors Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
MacLeod throws a body shot but no joy.
MacLeod is trying hard to land a takedown here. Larsson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Larsson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Larsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Larsson misses with a left hand #TD2#
and MacLeod counters with a single leg into guard. Larsson didn't expect that.
Larsson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst MacLeod is controlling him.
MacLeod has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at ~T~ Troid - Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
MacLeod slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
MacLeod is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Larsson is trying to escape and MacLeod transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Larsson is forced to tap! Nice work there by MacLeod! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Connor MacLeod!
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #25
Date: Sep 11, 2016 |
#R1#
MacLeod shoots in looking for a takedown. Ithome tries to sprawl out of it but MacLeod keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ithome manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
MacLeod takes a swing at Ithome's ribcage but misses. #TD#
MacLeod scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ithome is looking to work his way out of this bad position but MacLeod is controlling him well.
Ithome felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
MacLeod working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
MacLeod is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ithome has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
MacLeod tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no MacLeod has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
MacLeod tries for a kimura but Ithome is defending well.
MacLeod prevents Ithome from escaping the position.#T1##ES2#
Ithome throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Ithome looks to land a combination but MacLeod avoids it well. #TD#
Ithome gets caught napping as MacLeod dives in and scores a takedown. Ithome manages to retain guard.#SUB#
MacLeod drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and MacLeod jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
MacLeod drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and MacLeod jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
MacLeod tries to free his leg and advance position but Ithome is retaining full guard. #SUB#
MacLeod drops back looking for a leg! Ithome is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ithome manages to kick MacLeod off! MacLeod jumps back into Ithome's guard.
MacLeod prevents Ithome from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
MacLeod is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
MacLeod is pushing down on Ithome's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ithome is fighting to maintain full guard but MacLeod has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
MacLeod is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ithome is just riding it out for now. MacLeod eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
MacLeod is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ithome defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Ithome is trying to stand back up but MacLeod is controlling him
#SUB#
MacLeod is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
MacLeod is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ithome has managed to free his arm - good work. #ES2#
Ithome pushes MacLeod off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
MacLeod shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ithome manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
MacLeod drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ithome looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ithome looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ithome! #REVB##SU2#
Ithome decides to stand back up. #T3#
Ithome misses with a jab, cross combination.
MacLeod checks the leg kick nicely there.
MacLeod has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
MacLeod looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
MacLeod looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
MacLeod drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and MacLeod jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
MacLeod has gone for a leg lock! Ithome slips out almost immediately though and dives into MacLeod's guard.#REVB#
MacLeod has a closed guard, preventing Ithome from standing up. #SU2#
Ithome decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T4#
Ithome's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ithome duly obliges. #CUT2#
It looks like Connor MacLeod has been cut.
MacLeod looks to throw the jab but Ithome is out of range.
MacLeod shoots for a takedown but Ithome saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor MacLeod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ithome swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and MacLeod counters with a shoot takedown. Ithome fights it but they end up in guard. #ES2#
Ithome has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes MacLeod off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacLeod swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
MacLeod looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ithome ducks under a wild hook from MacLeod.
A combination from Ithome does no damage.
Ithome cracks MacLeod with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ithome will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ithome throws a body shot but no joy. #KD2#
Ithome drops MacLeod with a beautiful combination! MacLeod stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ithome is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
MacLeod is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bring Ithome dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Connor MacLeod's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
MacLeod shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ithome is trying to defend but MacLeod finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES2#
Ithome kicks off MacLeod and gets to his feet.
Ithome rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but MacLeod moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ithome avoids the body shot from MacLeod.
#TD#
MacLeod is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ithome's half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
MacLeod 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#
MacLeod is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ithome sees it coming and defends easily.
MacLeod passes the guard and advances to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
MacLeod with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T1#
Ithome is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Ithome defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from MacLeod. #SUB#
MacLeod is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ithome to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ithome shrugs it off. #SUB#
MacLeod looking to secure an arm triangle but Ithome defends it well.
Ithome wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
MacLeod is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ithome is surviving well by controlling MacLeod's body position as best he can. #SUB#
MacLeod is working for a guillotine from mount but Ithome frees his head quite easily.
#SUB#
MacLeod has hold of Ithome's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ithome manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T2#
Ithome is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Ithome has given up his back. Will we see MacLeod going for some submissions?
#SUB#
MacLeod is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
MacLeod tightening his grip on Ithome, looking for the choke.
Ithome trying to get back to his feet but MacLeod is in full control for now. #ES2#
Ithome manages to stand up with MacLeod still on his back. Eventually MacLeod drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Ithome misses with a body shot.
#T3#
MacLeod fails with a takedown attempt.
MacLeod looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ithome is fending him off so far but MacLeod persists. Nope, Ithome circles away and we're back to standing.
Ithome misses with a wild combination.
MacLeod scores with a body shot.
#TD#
Ithome gets caught napping as MacLeod dives in and scores a takedown. Ithome manages to retain guard.#ES2#
Ithome pushes MacLeod off and scrambles back to his feet.
Bring Ithome is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
MacLeod gets the takedown into side control. #ES2#
Ithome throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from Ithome.
Ithome swinging wildly here.
#T4#
Ithome looks to land a combination but MacLeod avoids it well.
MacLeod feinted with a counter takedown.
MacLeod dives in and grabs Ithome's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ithome pushes down on MacLeod's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor MacLeod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ithome lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ithome.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from MacLeod is defended easily by Ithome.
Bring Ithome seems to be getting the better of the standup.
MacLeod tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ithome sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten MacLeod somewhat.
MacLeod avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ithome throws a series of punches but MacLeod moves out of range. #TD#
MacLeod closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2#
Ithome kicks off MacLeod and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bring Ithome showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Connor MacLeod's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Ithome misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A left lands for MacLeod.#TD#
MacLeod closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ithome quickly recovers to half guard.#ES2#
Ithome makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacLeod avoids the head kick by Ithome.
Ithome scoring well with a low kick there.
MacLeod shoots for a takedown but Ithome saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A punch combination from Ithome misses.
MacLeod fails with the takedown
and Ithome counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ithome slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT2#
Connor MacLeod's cut is getting worse.
MacLeod pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
MacLeod with a lazy takedown attempt #KD2#
and Ithome counters with a crisp one two that drops MacLeod! Ithome thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves MacLeod to his feet! MacLeod is in big trouble!
Oh MacLeod is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor MacLeod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ithome tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
MacLeod seems to have got his legs back now.
Ithome throws a right hand that MacLeod ducks under and follows up with a left that MacLeod also avoids with ease.#T1#
A punch lands to the side of Ithome 's head but he takes it in his stride.
MacLeod takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bring Ithome seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacLeod shoots and misses
and MacLeod takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
Connor MacLeod's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
MacLeod lands with a right hand.
Ithome throws a right and a left that MacLeod avoids nicely.
Ithome gets in close and tags MacLeod with a short punch that almost sends MacLeod to the mat! Oh MacLeod is in big trouble! He turns his back on Ithome, trying to create some distance but Ithome rushes him, striking wildly and MacLeod goes down! The referee tackles Ithome into the cage to end the fight! Ithome is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bring Ithome!
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #21
Date: Aug 14, 2016 |
#R1#
MacLeod shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ithome but Ithome pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ithome lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ithome chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#TD#
MacLeod feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
MacLeod wants to pass the guard but Ithome is keeping the position.#SUB#
MacLeod drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and MacLeod jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
MacLeod trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacLeod passes into half guard.
Ithome wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
MacLeod is looking for a kimura here.
#ES2#
Ithome has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but MacLeod is on him like a limpet, forcing Ithome back against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Ithome breaks the clinch.
Ithome drops his hands momentarily and MacLeod takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
MacLeod scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ithome in his tracks.
Good exchange - Ithome coming out on top.
MacLeod looks for a takedown but Ithome sprawls well.
Ithome lands a straight punch to the body, keeping MacLeod at a distance.
MacLeod avoids a punch combination nicely.
MacLeod fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor MacLeod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ithome stuffs the takedown attempt from MacLeod. MacLeod gets slowly back to his feet.
Bring Ithome seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Ithome showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from MacLeod.
A combination from MacLeod does no damage.
Good standup being displayed there by Ithome as he connects with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Connor MacLeod has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacLeod dodges the punch combination from Ithome.
Ithome lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but MacLeod circles away quickly and effectively.
MacLeod drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ithome sprawls and moves away.
MacLeod changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ithome tries to avoid it but MacLeod manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ithome to the ground. Ithome escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #KD2#
Ithome drops MacLeod with a beautiful combination! MacLeod stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ithome is looking for the KO!
Ithome tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
MacLeod lands a really nice looking cross but Ithome seems unphased.
Ithome rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but MacLeod moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
MacLeod fails with the takedown.
Ithome unleashes a big counter combination but MacLeod bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T3#
MacLeod gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bring Ithome is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacLeod will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ithome rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but MacLeod moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
MacLeod keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Ithome does it's job there.#TD#
MacLeod shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES2#
Ithome pushes MacLeod off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ithome waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract MacLeod.
MacLeod tries to counter with a takedown but Ithome is quick to defend against it.
No joy there for Ithome, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A punch combination from Ithome misses.
Ithome swings for the body but MacLeod moves out of range.
#TD#
MacLeod shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ithome napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
MacLeod tries for a kimura but Ithome is defending well. #T4##SUB#
MacLeod is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ithome knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
MacLeod tries for a kimura but Ithome is defending well.
Ithome felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Ithome wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
MacLeod is trying to get an arm triangle but Ithome is defending well. #SUB#
MacLeod tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#ES2#
Ithome throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bring Ithome dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Connor MacLeod's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ithome will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
MacLeod appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ithome misses with a head kick.
Ithome has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
MacLeod avoids a punch combination nicely.
Connor MacLeod is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#KD2#
Ithome drops MacLeod with a beautiful combination! MacLeod stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ithome is looking for the KO!
Bring Ithome seems to be getting the better of the standup.
MacLeod scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
MacLeod shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
MacLeod works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
MacLeod seems to be working for a kimura but Ithome defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
MacLeod is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
MacLeod is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ithome is just riding it out for now. MacLeod eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
MacLeod stops Ithome from getting back to his feet.
#SUB#
MacLeod is working for a kimura but Ithome is defending it quite comfortably.
MacLeod prevents Ithome from standing back up.
#ES2#
Ithome kicks MacLeod off and gets back to his feet.
Ithome will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ithome stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ithome wants it to stay on the feet.
Ithome throws a right hand that MacLeod ducks under and follows up with a left that MacLeod also avoids with ease.#T2#
MacLeod showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ithome.
#TD#
Ithome tries to sprawl but MacLeod drives through with a takedown into half guard.
MacLeod stops Ithome from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
MacLeod 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. Ithome tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from MacLeod!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Connor MacLeod!
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #17
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Gorman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by MacLeod.
MacLeod takes a swing at Gorman's ribcage but misses.
MacLeod has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gorman is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Gorman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Gorman clinches with his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MacLeod.
Gorman lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Connor MacLeod has been cut.
MacLeod wants a takedown.
MacLeod is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gorman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
MacLeod has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gorman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bartley Gorman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor MacLeod.
Gorman stalls.
Gorman stops a takedown attempt from MacLeod.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gorman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gorman.
MacLeod tries for a takedown but Gorman manages to get underhooks.
MacLeod blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
MacLeod is looking to take this one to the mat.
MacLeod letting Gorman take a breather here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gorman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Gorman fails to land.
MacLeod is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gorman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gorman misses with a punch to the body.
Gorman lands a knee to the head.
MacLeod is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gorman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
MacLeod drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gorman pulls his leg out and moves away.
MacLeod keeps the fight on the outside.
Gorman wants to clinch up but MacLeod keeps it at a distance.
Bartley Gorman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#KD#
Gorman drops MacLeod with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but MacLeod looks back up at him and smiles so Gorman waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gorman tries to clinch up.
MacLeod throws a nice looking combination but Gorman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gorman misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Gorman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from MacLeod.
Gorman doesn't manage to clinch there - MacLeod circles away.
Gorman drops MacLeod with a big left hand! MacLeod is injured, injured bad! Gorman jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bartley Gorman!
In his post fight interview, Bartley Gorman started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #15
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1#
God ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
God scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#
It looks like Connor MacLeod has been cut.
God scores with a nice strike.
God cracks a nice hook into MacLeod's ribs.#TD2#
MacLeod looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for God!#ES#
God throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacLeod takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
God lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#TD2#
God gets caught flat footed, as MacLeod shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
God wriggles free and stands up.
A good leg kick by God.
God lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
MacLeod fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for God.
God scores with a leg kick.
God looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
God throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
God throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
God misses with a body kick.
God misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacLeod.
God throws a sloppy head kick and MacLeod moves out of range easily.
MacLeod drops down looking to force a counter takedown but God defends it well.
God seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
MacLeod walks into a straight right hand from God.
God throws a hook but MacLeod avoids it easily.
God chopping away at his opponent's legs.
God is looking to land body kicks.
God pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T2#
God lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
God fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt MacLeod.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacLeod staying out of range there.#TD2#
MacLeod darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
MacLeod maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! God could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but MacLeod has cracked it and God is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by MacLeod!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Connor MacLeod!
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