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Event:
DFC 65: Umaga Vs Clay
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1# Shinnie misses with a body shot.
Kevin Shinnie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Shinnie misses with an uppercut. Mccreth saw that one coming. Shinnie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mccreth .
Shinnie looks to score with a jab to the body but Mccreth is just out of range. Shinnie throws a body shot but no joy. Shinnie throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Mccreth thows a left - swing and a miss! Shinnie comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Shinnie slips a jab from Mccreth . Shinnie looks to land a left hand but Mccreth moved out of range nicely. Shinnie connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. A shot to the liver by Shinnie. Beautiful body shot. Shinnie connects with a crisp jab. Shinnie scores with a hook to the body. Mccreth takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Mccreth looks winded! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Nice uppercut there from Shinnie. Shinnie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#KD# Shinnie drops Mccreth with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Mccreth looks back up at him and smiles so Shinnie waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC# Mccreth is rocked! Shinnie lands an uppercut, right on the button! Mccreth tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kevin Shinnie!
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Event:
DFC 58: Collision Course
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1# Mccreth tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes. Mccreth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Smith misses. Smith works the jab nicely. Smith swings for the body but Mccreth moves out of range.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Mccreth is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mccreth moves away. Mccreth wants to counter with a clinch but Smith pushes him away. Smith lands with a shot to the body. #KD# Oooooh!!! Smith has knocked Mccreth down with a huge combo! Smith steps away and waves a wobbly Mccreth back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC# Mccreth is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Smith throws a right and a left that Mccreth avoids nicely. Mccreth is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him? A punch combination from Smith misses. Mccreth seems to have recovered his senses. Smith throws a nice looking combination but Mccreth bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Smith misses with a wild combination.
#CL2# Smith tries to keep at a distance but Mccreth has taken the fight into the clinch. Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mccreth has him pressed against the cage.#T1# Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mccreth has him pressed against the cage. Mccreth using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but Mccreth has double underhooks. Mccreth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mccreth tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body. Smith has had enough of the clinch but Mccreth keeps him there for the moment. Mccreth leaning against his opponent.
Mccreth throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mccreth with a knee to the head.
Smith tries to break free but Mccreth pushes him back against the cage. Smith working hard to break the clinch. Smith is trying to break the clinch but Mccreth is controlling him. Smith dodges an elbow strike from Mccreth .
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mccreth looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Mccreth tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T2# Mccreth misses with a knee strike.
Mccreth working Smith over with knees to the body. Mccreth is stalling here.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Smith working hard to break the clinch. Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but Mccreth has double underhooks. Mccreth tries a knee to the head but Smith blocks it.
I was talking to Smith's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Smith can't break the clinch.
Mccreth has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Mccreth tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body. #BC# Smith breaks the clinch.
Mccreth slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Smith scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. This has been an exciting period of action! Mccreth tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.#T3# Mccreth is looking to clinch. Smith misses with a right hand #CL2# and Mccreth counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mccreth . Smith is trying to break free. Mccreth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow. Smith is trying to force a seperation but Mccreth has the dominant position. Mccreth tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mccreth misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but Mccreth has double underhooks. Mccreth has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Mccreth has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Smith is trying to break free. Mccreth lands with a short head shot on the inside. A battle for position here, against the cage. Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mccreth has him pressed against the cage. A knee to the head by Mccreth .
#BC# Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4# Mccreth moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Bubba Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing. Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Mccreth . Mccreth tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance. Smith throws a big counter combination but Mccreth scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Smith lands with a big left! Mccreth is wobbled badly! Smith comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Mccreth to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bubba Smith! Post fight, Bubba Smith took to the microphone: 'I just want to be the best in the world, I train every damn day, no one works harder than my big ass #SmithBrothers'.
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Event:
DFC 50: Penn Vs Turner 2
Date: Jun 02, 2017 |
#R1# Singh avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Singh as he connects with a hook. Mccreth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Singh. Singh avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mccreth tries to clinch up but Singh circles away and keeps his distance. Mccreth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've been informed that Mccreth has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Mccreth fails in his attempt to clinch. Singh swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Yuvraj Singh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nice sprawl there from Singh as Mccreth shoots in. Singh scores with the left hand. Mccreth knows he should have avoided that one. Singh lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mccreth at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Singh ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Singh smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Singh lands a nice shot to the body.
Singh misses the shot to the body. Mccreth wants to counter with a clinch but Singh pushes him away.#T1# Mccreth misses with a wild body shot. Nice body punch from Singh. Mccreth tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Singh paws at him with a jab and circles away. Singh is looking to wear down Mccreth with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Mccreth tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #KD# Singh drops Mccreth with a beautiful combination! Mccreth stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Singh is looking for the KO!#CUT# It looks like Arrin Mccreth has been cut. Singh looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Mccreth moves in looking to clinch but Singh pushes him off. Mccreth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#KD# Oooooh!!! Singh has knocked Mccreth down with a huge combo! Singh steps away and waves a wobbly Mccreth back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC# Mccreth 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! Singh lands a nice hook to Mccreth 's body. Mccreth takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Mccreth is still on wobbly legs! Can Singh finish him? Mccreth looks winded! Mccreth doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Singh lands a nice shot to the body.
Mccreth seems to have recovered his senses. Singh circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Mccreth to the canvas! Mccreth doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Singh keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuvraj Singh!
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Event:
DFC 42: Penn Vs Lijikiszcz
Date: May 05, 2017 |
#R1# Smith drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Smith cracks Mccreth with an open hand slap. Smith works the jab nicely. Mccreth looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Mccreth scores with a body shot.
#CL2# Mccreth clinches with his opponent.
Smith is trying to force a seperation but Mccreth has the dominant position. Smith tries to break free but Mccreth pushes him back against the cage. Mccreth tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it. Smith can't break the clinch.
Smith is trying to break free. Smith has had enough of the clinch but Mccreth keeps him there for the moment. Mccreth tries to land a knee to the head but Smith blocks with his arms.
Mccreth prevents Smith from breaking the clinch. Smith is trying to break the clinch but Mccreth is controlling him. Smith has had enough of the clinch but Mccreth keeps him there for the moment. Mccreth pushes off an throws an elbow but Smith leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Smith avoiding damage as Mccreth throws knees to the body.
Smith is trying to break free. Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but Mccreth has double underhooks. #T1# Mccreth landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Smith is breathing heavily. Mccreth working Smith over with knees to the body. Mccreth misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Mccreth utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. A hook to the body from Mccreth .
Mccreth stalling.
We've been informed that Mccreth has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Mccreth landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mccreth lands a knee to the body.
Our sources have told us that Smith has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight. Mccreth scores with an uppercut up the middle. Mccreth with a knee to the head.
#CUT2# It looks like Bubba Smith has been cut. Mccreth is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Mccreth crunches a lovely knee into Smith's ribcage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Mccreth landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mccreth .
Mccreth working Smith over with knees to the body. Mccreth crunches a lovely knee into Smith's ribcage. Mccreth lands a knee to the head.
#T2# Mccreth landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mccreth tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.#KD2# Mccreth drops Smith with a big knee straight up the middle! Smith is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2# Smith is rocked! Mccreth shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2# Mccreth has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
Mccreth landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mccreth lands a nice knee to the body. Smith seems to have got his legs back now. Knees to the body from Mccreth .
Mccreth utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#KD2# Mccreth drops Smith with a big knee straight up the middle! Smith is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #CL2# Mccreth has managed to clinch.
Mccreth prevents Smith from breaking the clinch. Mccreth looking to slow down the pace here. Smith is trying to break the clinch but Mccreth has him pressed against the cage. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mccreth obliges. Mccreth has Smith pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Smith is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Mccreth - that's hurt Smith badly! Oh, another knee lands and Smith is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Smith doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Arrin Mccreth ! The defeated Bubba Smith had this to say: 'Tough one to swallow but it's all good we take losses like a fuckin man around here, I'll be in gym tomorrow preparing to get better for my next fight. '.
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Event:
DFC 34: Penn Vs Turner
Date: Apr 07, 2017 |
#R1##CL# Mccreth gets a clinch. Wiggins has a couple of punches blocked by Mccreth .
Knees in the clinch landing for Mccreth .
Mccreth lands a good knee to the midsection. Wiggins won't want to take too many of those. Wiggins looks winded! Mccreth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Knees in the clinch landing for Mccreth .
A body shot lands from Mccreth .
Mccreth lands a knee to the head.
#CUT# It looks like Big Wiggins has been cut. Mccreth stalling against the cage.
Mccreth landing knees to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Mccreth putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wiggins in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Mccreth landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mccreth landing knees to the head.
Mccreth gets through Wiggins 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Mccreth prevents the takedown attempt.
#T1# Mccreth lands with a left to the head. #ROC# Wiggins is rocked! Mccreth crunches a lovely knee into Wiggins 's ribcage. Wiggins is still on wobbly legs! Can Mccreth finish him? Mccreth lands a big knee! That's hurt Wiggins ! Oh, he's all over the place! Mccreth lands another knee that sends Wiggins to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arrin Mccreth !
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Event:
DFC 27: Penn Vs Sanchez
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1##CL# Mccreth closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Mccreth tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Singh leaning his opponent against the cage. Singh stalling against the cage.
Mccreth definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Singh lands with a short head shot on the inside. Singh blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Singh effectively controlling the action here. Mccreth keeps control of Singh as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mccreth missing with knees to the body.
Singh blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Singh has Mccreth pressed against the cage.
Singh managing to block the knees to the body from Mccreth .
#T1# Mccreth taking a breather. Singh tries to throw a body punch but Mccreth avoids it by throwing Singh back against the cage. Singh has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mccreth seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Singh can turn it around. A short body shot lands from Singh as the two fighters clinch.
Still in the clinch, Singh scores with a nice short uppercut. Mccreth missing with knees to the body.
Mccreth tries to land a knee to the head but Singh blocks with his arms.
Mccreth lands a nice shot to the body. Mccreth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Singh on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mccreth takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Mccreth tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mccreth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mccreth misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Singh.
#T2# Mccreth scores with a knee to the head.
Singh blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Mccreth takes a shot to the head. Mccreth misses with a hook from the clinch. Singh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mccreth 's elbow. Mccreth unloads a knee to the mid-section. Singh lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Singh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Singh blocks an uppercut.
Singh is working Mccreth over against the cage. Singh's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Mccreth tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Singh avoids it. Singh has Mccreth pushed against the cage.#T3# Singh cracks Mccreth with a nice body shot. Singh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Singh misses with some punches.
Singh scores with a nice hook to the head. Mccreth tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mccreth 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Mccreth takes a shot to the head. #ROC2# Mccreth is rocked! Mccreth prevents Singh from breaking the clinch.#BC2# Singh breaks the clinch.
Singh moves out of range of the strikes. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Singh! But no joy. Mccreth tries to close the distance and clinch up but Singh swats him away and circles back towards the center. Singh pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Mccreth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Singh scores with a body shot.
#T4# Singh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Singh misses the target. Singh moves out of range of the strikes. Singh on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. 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! Singh throws a looping overhand right but Mccreth ducks down to avoid it. Nice defenses there by Singh. Mccreth misses with a low kick as Singh jumps back. Yuvraj Singh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Singh swats away the attempt to clinch by Mccreth .#CL# Mccreth closes the distance and clinches. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Singh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Mccreth tries to land knees in the clinch but Singh avoids the damage to the body. Mccreth tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Singh avoids it. Stalling in the clinch from Mccreth .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yuvraj Singh will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Singh scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mccreth in his tracks. Mccreth is looking to clinch. Singh throws a shot to the body.
Mccreth tries to clinch up. Singh steps in with a hook that catches Mccreth right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Singh follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Mccreth looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuvraj Singh!
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Event:
DFC 23: Torn Asunder
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1# A punch combination from Cezar misses. #CL# Cezar gets tackled into the cage by Mccreth . Mccreth maintains the clinch. Cezar is trying to break free. Cezar tries to circle away but Mccreth has him pinned against the cage. Mccreth using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#KD# Mccreth drops Cezar with a big knee straight up the middle! Cezar is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #CUT# It looks like Julio Cezar has been cut. Julio Cezar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cezar lands a jab to the nose.#CL# Mccreth clinches up against the cage. This has been an exciting period of action! Mccreth stalling against the cage.
Mccreth keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cezar's efforts to push away. Mccreth has Cezar pressed against the cage, preventing Cezar from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Mccreth prevents Cezar from breaking the clinch. Mccreth lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cezar. Mccreth definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Cezar tries to break the clinch but Mccreth is controlling the position. Cezar is looking to break free of the clinch but Mccreth has double underhooks. Mccreth lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees in the clinch landing for Mccreth .
Mccreth with a knee to the head.
#ROC# Cezar is rocked!#T1# Mccreth lands a big right hand that drops Cezar! The killer instinct kicks in and Mccreth finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Mccreth !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arrin Mccreth !
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Event:
DFC 17: Four Vs Newton
Date: Feb 01, 2017 |
#R1##CL# Infamous has Mccreth up against the cage in a clinch.
Infamous is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mccreth to keep the fight standing.#TD# Infamous has hold of one of Mccreth 's legs. Mccreth is fighting the takedown attempt but Infamous gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Mccreth really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Infamous. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Infamous lands a couple of digs. Mccreth tries to land a sweep but no joy. Infamous stands up over Mccreth , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Mccreth avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Infamous works over Mccreth with some ground and pound from guard. Infamous distracts Mccreth with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Mccreth wants to sweep here but Infamous controlling him for the moment. Infamous slips nicely into half guard. Mccreth 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. Infamous lands strikes from half guard. Infamous working Mccreth over with strikes. 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! Infamous slips a nice elbow through Mccreth 's hands, connecting with Mccreth 's forehead. Infamous landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC# Mccreth is rocked! Infamous scores with a big shot! Mccreth 's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Mccreth ! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paulo Infamous!
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Event:
DFC 12: Carver Vs Turner
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1# Mccreth tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Souza paws at him with a jab and circles away. Souza swinging wildly here.
Souza is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Mccreth tries to clinch there but Souza circles away.
Erick Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mccreth tries to close the distance and clinch up but Souza swats him away and circles back towards the center. Souza throws a series of punches but Mccreth avoids them all with ease. Mccreth wants to counter with a clinch but Souza pushes him away. Mccreth with a body punch. A glancing blow. Souza lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mccreth circles away quickly and effectively. Souza tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mccreth defends well and Souza ends up having to push Mccreth into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Mccreth doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Souza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mccreth moves in looking to clinch but Souza pushes him off. Souza feinted with a counter takedown. Souza smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Souza misses with a few strikes there.
Mccreth doesn't manage to clinch there - Souza circles away.
#T1##CL# Souza gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Mccreth is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Souza is defending well for now. Souza has had enough of the clinch but Mccreth keeps him there for the moment. Mccreth looking to throw knees to the head but Souza is blocking nicely.
We've been informed that Mccreth has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Mccreth tries to land a knee to the head but Souza blocks with his arms.
Mccreth scores with a knee to the head.
Souza tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mccreth avoids it. Mccreth tries to land knees in the clinch but Souza avoids the damage to the body. Souza is pushing Mccreth up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Mccreth trying to stall but Souza improves his position.
Souza blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Souza is working for takedown but Mccreth is calmly controlling the position for now. Mccreth tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Souza lands a shoulder strike. #T2# Mccreth tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Souza avoids it. Souza will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mccreth up against the cage. Souza has Mccreth pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mccreth manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erick Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him. Knees in the clinch landing for Mccreth .
Souza blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Mccreth misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Souza.
We've been hearing reports that Souza has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Souza takes a knee right on the jaw!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Mccreth putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Souza in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. A short body shot lands from Mccreth as the two fighters clinch.
Souza is breathing heavily. Souza blocks a body shot from Mccreth . Stalling in the clinch from Mccreth .
Mccreth lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2# It looks like Erick Souza has been cut. Mccreth digs a right hand underneath Souza's ribcage. Souza let out a lung full of air as it connected. Souza is trying to break free.#T3# Mccreth working some nice short punches in the clinch. Souza wants to break free but Mccreth has control.
Mccreth working Souza over with knees to the body. Knees to the body from Mccreth .
Mccreth using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Souza has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Souza is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Mccreth stops a takedown attempt from Souza.
Mccreth misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Souza.
Mccreth misses with a knee to the head. Mccreth tries a knee to the head but Souza blocks it.
Souza tries to pull guard but Mccreth forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Souza goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mccreth prevents it.
Souza blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Mccreth has a couple of punches blocked by Souza.
#T4# Mccreth scores with a knee to the head.
Souza on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Souza avoiding damage as Mccreth throws knees to the body.
Mccreth avoiding damage.
Souza taking a breather. Souza effectively controlling the action here. Souza gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#TD# Souza has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Mccreth clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Can Mccreth hold on?! Souza is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Mccreth tries to roll but Souza sticks to his back.
Souza really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Mccreth . Souza has the hooks in. Mccreth is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Arrin Mccreth will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Erick Souza's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Souza misses with a straight left. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#CL# Souza closes the distance and clinches. Souza tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mccreth smiles and moves away.
#TD# Souza looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mccreth !#SUB# Souza is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mccreth knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Mccreth wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mccreth is trying to improve his position. Mccreth really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Souza. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1# Souza controlling the position. Mccreth on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Souza lands an elbow. Souza lands an elbow. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Souza has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Mccreth ! Souza controlling from mount. Souza seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mccreth for as long as he can get away with. Erick Souza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Mccreth is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.#T2# Mccreth is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB# Souza is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Mccreth is surviving well by controlling Souza's body position as best he can. Souza 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# Souza with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB# Souza is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Mccreth is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Mccreth flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Souza anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Mccreth and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Souza slips an arm under Mccreth chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Souza has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Souza is squeezing on Mccreth like an anaconda would it's prey. Mccreth fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Erick Souza!
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Event:
DFC 7: Manuwa Vs Carver
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1# Joshua loads up on a big right hand but Mccreth slips the punch. Joshua throws a hook to the side of Mccreth 's head but Mccreth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Joshua lands with a right hand. Joshua jabs Mccreth to the body, keeping him at a distance. Mccreth stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL# Mccreth closes the distance and clinches. Mccreth tries a knee to the head but Joshua blocks it.
Joshua is struggling to control the position. Mccreth unloads a knee to the mid-section. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A nice left hand lands by Joshua.
Mccreth tries to land a knee to the head but Joshua blocks with his arms.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T1# The referee calls for Mccreth to work.
Mccreth tries a knee to the head but Joshua blocks it.
Mccreth unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mccreth landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Joshua blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. A head punch on the inside from Mccreth fails to land. Joshua wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2# Joshua breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2# Joshua checks a leg kick.#CL# Mccreth rushes Joshua and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Mccreth tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Joshua avoids it.#BC2# Joshua breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mccreth defending well as Joshua loads up on a big left hand. Mccreth throws a right hand that Joshua ducks under and follows up with a left that Joshua also avoids with ease. Mccreth tries to clinch there but Joshua circles away.
Mccreth looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Joshua swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mccreth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joshua moves away. Joshua throws a good cross that connects.
Mccreth tries to clinch but Joshua is having none of it. Joshua appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Mccreth doesn't manage to clinch there - Joshua circles away.
#CL# Mccreth gets a clinch. #T3# A knee to the head by Mccreth .
#BC2# Joshua breaks the clinch.
Mccreth misses with an uppercut
and Joshua counters with a right hand to the body. Mccreth is breathing heavily. Joshua lands a slapping body shot.
Joshua lands the left hand. Mccreth takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC2# Mccreth is rocked! Joshua connects with a body shot that sends Mccreth 's belly button to the back. Joshua throws a series of punches but Mccreth moves out of range. Arrin Mccreth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Joshua cracks Mccreth with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Mccreth falls to his knees and Joshua doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr Joshua! Mr Joshua opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Event:
Sin City 12
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
#R1# Mccreth connects with a solid leg kick. Mccreth misses with a low kick. Mccreth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tarly moves away. Tarly looks to score with a jab to the body but Mccreth is just out of range. Tarly throws a jab but it's blocked by Mccreth . Tarly throws a hook but Mccreth avoids it easily. Tarly stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Tarly throws a jab when Mccreth was well out of range. Tarly connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Tarly ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. We've been informed that Mccreth has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Mccreth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tarly. Tarly sets himself, and Mccreth steps forward looking for the clinch! Tarly avoids it this time. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mccreth shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tarly but Tarly pushes him off and we're back to square one. Mccreth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tarly. Mccreth tries to close the distance and clinch but Tarly swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Tarly throws a body punch but Mccreth moves out of range. #T1# Mccreth tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tarly swats him away and circles back towards the center. Tarly looks to land a combination but Mccreth avoids it well. Tarly misses with a body punch
#CL2# and Mccreth moves into the clinch. I was talking to Tarly's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Tarly misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2# Mccreth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Tarly swats away the attempt to clinch by Mccreth . Tarly throwing a counter right hand but Mccreth manages to avoid it. Mccreth looks to score with a jab to the body but Tarly is just out of range. A little feinted left hand from Tarly on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Mccreth fails in his attempt to clinch. A little feinted left hand from Tarly on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Mccreth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Tarly looks to score with a jab to the body but Mccreth is just out of range. Mccreth throws a counter combo. The fight stays on the outside here - Mccreth looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Mccreth shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tarly sprawls well. Tarly wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mccreth gets slowly back to his feet.#T2# Tarly throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mccreth . #CL2# Mccreth moves into the clinch. Mccreth misses with a body punch.
#BC2# Mccreth manages to break the clinch.
Mccreth shoots in for a takedown but Tarly shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Tarly is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Samwell Tarly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arrin Mccreth . Mccreth fails with a takedown attempt. Mccreth tries to clinch but Tarly is having none of it. Tarly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arrin Mccreth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mccreth misses with a double jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Mccreth looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Tarly moves out of range of the leg kick from Mccreth . A counter left hand to the body from Tarly misses its target.#T3# Mccreth throws a shot from downtown. Tarly moves away and avoids it. Tarly appears to be looking for a big counter. Tarly misses the shot to the body. Tarly just misses with a punch to the body.
Tarly swats away the attempt to clinch by Mccreth . Mccreth tries to clinch up but Tarly circles away and keeps his distance. Mccreth tries to clinch up. A big right from Tarly misses. Some bone on bone action there as Tarly checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Mccreth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tarly. Tarly works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Tarly fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#KD# Tarly cracks Mccreth with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Tarly has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Mccreth to stand back up!#ROC# Mccreth is rocked!#T4# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Tarly throws a jab when Mccreth was well out of range. Mccreth steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tarly. Mccreth is still on wobbly legs! Can Tarly finish him? Mccreth misses with a body shot.
Tarly throws a shot from downtown. Mccreth moves away and avoids it. Tarly misses with a two punch combination.
Mccreth seems to have recovered his senses. Tarly looks to score with a jab to the body but Mccreth is just out of range. Mccreth tries to counter with a clinch but Tarly shakes him off and moves away. Tarly scores with a jab to the head.
Tarly misses with a body shot.
Mccreth slips under a jab from Tarly. Mccreth throws a leg kick but Tarly sees it coming and checks it nicely. #KD# Tarly drops Mccreth with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Mccreth looks back up at him and smiles so Tarly waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Tarly avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tarly blocks a low kick nicely. A quick step to the side and Tarly tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. A shot to the liver by Mccreth . Beautiful body shot. Tarly looks to land a right hand but Mccreth moved out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samwell Tarly 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# Mccreth slips a straight right by Tarly. Tarly stuns Mccreth with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Tarly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mccreth looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Tarly throws a lazy right hand but Mccreth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Mccreth tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tarly manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Samwell Tarly is winning the standup battle so far. Mccreth swings for the body but Tarly moves out of range.
Mccreth moves out of range of the strikes. Mccreth is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tarly rather than just go for the knockout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mccreth misses the jab. Tarly is looking to counter punch. Mccreth misses with a hook. Mccreth is looking to clinch. Mccreth throws a series of punches but Tarly avoids them all with ease. Tarly misses with a hook.#T1# Mccreth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mccreth moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Mccreth slips a straight right by Tarly. Mccreth fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Tarly lands a slapping body shot.
Mccreth misses with a two punch combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Tarly misses the target. Mccreth throws a nice looking combination but Tarly bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Tarly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mccreth can do to turn this around? Mccreth misses with a takedown attempt - Tarly sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Tarly connects with a nice looking jab.
Tarly lands a nice hook to Mccreth 's body. Mccreth takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Tarly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2# Tarly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mccreth manages to avoid it. Tarly lands with a right hand. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A telegraphed right hand from Tarly misses the target. Tarly throws the left hand but Mccreth avoids the punch easily. Mccreth is looking to clinch. Tarly swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Mccreth tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Tarly counters with a stiff right hand. Tarly misses with a wild body shot. Tarly connects with the punch. A looping hook to the body misses from Mccreth . Tarly does a little dance to reset his feet. Tarly drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Mccreth 's head, knocking him out cold! Tarly is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Samwell Tarly! Samwell Tarly decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
TUF Round 7
Date: Sep 14, 2016 |
#R1# Mccreth takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. A jab from Cheryshev misses. Cheryshev throws a shot to the body.
Mccreth is breathing heavily.#KD2# Cheryshev lands a big uppercut and Mccreth crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Mccreth looks OK. Cheryshev waves Mccreth back to his feet!#ROC2# Mccreth is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Arrin Mccreth has been cut. Cheryshev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mccreth looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Oh Mccreth is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Mccreth circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Cheryshev. Mccreth falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Cheryshev!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yuri Cheryshev!
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Event:
Mayhem 8 Klein vs Lahey
Date: Sep 02, 2016 |
#R1# Myres blocks a jab. Myres dips to his left and cracks Mccreth with an uppercut!#CL2# Mccreth forces Myres back against the cage and clinches. Myres tries to break the clinch but Mccreth is controlling the position. Myres is trying to break the clinch but Mccreth is controlling him. Mccreth lands a nice elbow. #BC# Myres breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Myres uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mccreth .
Myres pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2# Mccreth gets a clinch. Mccreth looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Mccreth leaning his opponent against the cage. Mccreth prevents Myres from breaking the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mccreth with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC2# Mccreth breaks the clinch.
Mccreth rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Myres moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Myres throws a right hand that misses
#CL2# and Mccreth moves into the clinch.#T1# Myres wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Myres wants to get back to striking at distance but Mccreth won't allow it.
Myres is trying to push Mccreth away but Mccreth has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2# Mccreth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Mccreth rushes Myres and presses him up against the cage. Mccreth scores with a knee to the head.
Myres working hard to break the clinch. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Myres is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Mccreth connects with a knee to the head.
Mccreth with a knee to the head.
Myres tries to circle away but Mccreth has him pinned against the cage. Mccreth lands an uppercut. Myres is looking to break free of the clinch but Mccreth has double underhooks. Mccreth lands a nice knee to the body. Nice body punch from Mccreth - that landed with a thud.
Myres wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T2# Mccreth is struggling to control the position.#BC2# Mccreth manages to break the clinch.
Myres has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Grindhouse in the buildup to the fight. Mccreth slips a jab and a cross from Myres.
Mccreth wants to counter with a clinch but Myres pushes him away. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Myres takes a swing at Mccreth 's ribcage but misses. Mccreth throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mccreth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Myres. Mccreth throws an overhand right that lands on Myres's shoulder, as Myres tries to avoid the shot. Myres lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mccreth at a distance.
Myres throws out a powerful jab. Good shot there by Myres. Mccreth doesn't manage to clinch there - Myres circles away.
Mccreth doesn't manage to clinch there - Myres circles away.
Mccreth wants to clinch up but Myres keeps it at a distance.#T3# Myres uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mccreth has time to react. Myres is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Myres shoots in but Mccreth avoids the takedown attempt easily. Mccreth is looking to score with low kicks. Mccreth is looking to clinch. Myres scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#ROC# Mccreth is rocked! Myres rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL2# and Mccreth counters by moving into the clinch. Mccreth using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Myres has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Myres working hard to break the clinch. Myres has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Mccreth misses with a punch on the inside.
Myres wants to break free but Mccreth has control.
Mccreth utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. A frustrated look appears on Myres's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T4# Mccreth prevents Myres from breaking the clinch.#BC2# Mccreth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Mccreth tried to score with a low kick but Myres checks it. Mccreth tries to clinch there but Myres circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Myres misses the target. Mccreth fails with an attempt to clinch.
#KD# Myres lands a big right hand that sends Mccreth crashing to the mat! Myres stays standing though and waves Mccreth back to his feet! Mccreth is still on wobbly legs! Can Myres finish him? This has been an exciting period of action! Mccreth is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Mccreth seems to have recovered his senses. Mccreth throws a low kick but Myres moves out of range easily. As Mccreth looks to move away, Myres throws a big counter combo but Mccreth just gets out of the way. Mccreth throws a body kick, spinning off balance#KD# and Myres counters with a crisp one two that drops Mccreth ! Myres thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Mccreth to his feet! Mccreth is in big trouble!#CL2# Mccreth closes the distance and clinches. Mccreth landing knees to the body.
Mccreth landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mccreth scores with an uppercut up the middle. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arrin Mccreth dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2##CL2# Mccreth instigates a clinch. Arrin Mccreth seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Myres is trying to push Mccreth away but Mccreth has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Knees in the clinch landing for Mccreth .
Mccreth lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Mccreth lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Myres.#BC2# Mccreth 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Mccreth tries to close the distance and clinch up but Myres swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2# Mccreth takes the fight into the clinch. Myres is trying to break free. Myres is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mccreth landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mccreth keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Myres's efforts to push away. Mccreth unloads a knee to the mid-section. Myres lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Mccreth landing knees to the body.
Mccreth lands an elbow just above Myres 's eye. #CUT2# It looks like James Myres has been cut.#T1# Mccreth crunches a lovely knee into Myres's ribcage. Mccreth landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#BC2# Mccreth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Mccreth rushes Myres and presses him up against the cage. Mccreth has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Mccreth lands a shoulder strike. A knee to the head by Mccreth .
Mccreth prevents Myres from breaking the clinch. Mccreth lands a damaging elbow. Myres tries to circle away but Mccreth has him pinned against the cage. Myres wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2# Mccreth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mccreth is looking to clinch. It looked like Myres wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Myres uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mccreth .
Myres loads up on a big right hand but Mccreth slips the punch. Mccreth tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2##CL2# Mccreth forces Myres back against the cage and clinches. Mccreth stalls. #BC2# Mccreth 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2# Mccreth moves into range and clinches up with Myres. Myres working hard to break the clinch. Myres wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mccreth lands a knee to the head.
Myres being controlled against the cage. Mccreth lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Mccreth unloads a knee to the mid-section. Myres lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Mccreth working Myres over with knees to the body. Myres wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mccreth has him pressed against the cage.#BC2# Mccreth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arrin Mccreth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3# Mccreth wants to clinch. Mccreth tries to clinch but Myres is having none of it. Myres blocks a leg kick. Mccreth just misses with a punch to the body.
Myres is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. A nice inside leg kick there by Mccreth . That's going to slow Myres down. Myres swinging wildly here.
#CL2# Mccreth gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Myres wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T4# Mccreth unloads a knee to the mid-section. Myres lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Mccreth prevents Myres from breaking the clinch. Mccreth keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Myres's efforts to push away. Myres wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mccreth lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Mccreth lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Myres is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Mccreth lands a knee to the body.
Mccreth lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#BC2# Mccreth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Mccreth fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Myres, pushing him back against the cage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Knees in the clinch landing for Mccreth .
#BC2# Mccreth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arrin Mccreth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on James Myres's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Mccreth fails with the takedown. Myres avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Myres throws a combination. Mccreth tries to block but a couple of punches get through. A low kick from Mccreth misses and Myres counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Mccreth throws a body shot but no joy. Myres swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Mccreth fails in his attempt to clinch. Mccreth tries to close the distance and clinch but Myres swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Myres went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. James Myres is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2# Mccreth closes the distance and pushes Myres back into the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Myres wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mccreth has him pressed against the cage. Mccreth struggles to land a body shot inside as Myres controls his hands.
Mccreth using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2# Mccreth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1# Myres throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL2# Mccreth moves into the clinch successfully.
Myres wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mccreth landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Myres is trying to break free. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mccreth just misses with a elbow thrown towards Myres's brow. Myres wants to get back to striking at distance but Mccreth won't allow it.
Mccreth lands a knee to the body.
Mccreth with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Mccreth is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#BC2# Mccreth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mccreth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Myres throwing a counter right hand but Mccreth manages to avoid it. Arrin Mccreth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2# Mccreth forces Myres back against the cage and clinches.#T2# Myres can't break the clinch.
#BC2# Mccreth breaks from the clinch.
Mccreth moves in looking to clinch but Myres pushes him off.#CL2# Mccreth moves into the clinch. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Mccreth putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Myres in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Mccreth scores a nice knee to the body.
Mccreth landing knees to the body.
Myres tries to break the clinch but Mccreth is controlling the position. Myres looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Myres blocks a body shot from Mccreth . Mccreth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Myres's elbow. Mccreth holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Myres is trying to break the clinch but Mccreth has him pressed against the cage. A knee to the head by Mccreth .
#T3# Mccreth misses with a knee to the head. Mccreth utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Mccreth lands a good knee to the midsection. Myres won't want to take too many of those. Myres can't break the clinch.
Mccreth lands a knee to the head.
Mccreth landing knees to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Myres's face as he tries to break the clinch. Mccreth looking to throw knees to the head but Myres is blocking nicely.
Myres has had enough of the clinch but Mccreth keeps him there for the moment. Myres is trying to break the clinch but Mccreth has him pressed against the cage. Mccreth with a knee to the head.
Mccreth creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Knees to the body from Mccreth .
Myres working hard to break the clinch.#T4# Mccreth tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Myres avoids it. Myres tries to circle away but Mccreth has him pinned against the cage. A frustrated look appears on Myres's face as he tries to break the clinch. Myres can't break the clinch.
Mccreth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Mccreth connects with a nasty looking knee right to Myres's face.
Myres wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mccreth has him pressed against the cage. Nice body punch from Mccreth . We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Mccreth gets through Myres's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Myres tries to break the clinch but Mccreth is controlling the position. Mccreth connects with a knee to the head.
Mccreth keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Myres's efforts to push away. Myres is trying to push Mccreth away but Mccreth has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Myres can't break the clinch.
James Myres has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Arrin Mccreth is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Mccreth lands a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight! Arrin Mccreth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Mccreth 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30 Judge George Francis scores the fight 26:30 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arrin Mccreth ! In defeat, James Myres stepped up to the mic, saying 'When you play punch face sometimes you get knocked out. Hope you liked the fight'.
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Event:
DFC Sin City 3
Date: Aug 06, 2016 |
#R1# Mccreth looks to score with a jab to the body but Klein is just out of range.#CL# Mccreth forces Klein back against the cage and clinches. Mccreth trying to land knees to the body.
Klein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mccreth obliges. A knee to the head by Mccreth .
#CUT# It looks like Boris Klein has been cut. Klein tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mccreth smiles and moves away.
Klein fails with the takedown.#CL# Mccreth has closed the distance and engaged Klein in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2# Klein breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A punch combination from Klein misses. #CL2# Klein gets a clinch. Mccreth manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mccreth tries to land knees in the clinch but Klein avoids the damage to the body. #T1# Mccreth unloads a knee to the mid-section.#TD2# Klein pulls Mccreth into guard.
Klein wants to stand but Mccreth is controlling the position. Klein wants to sweep here but Mccreth controlling him for the moment. Mccreth slips nicely into half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Mccreth is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Mccreth works his way into side control. #T2# Mccreth prevents Klein from escaping the position. Mccreth tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB# Mccreth tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mccreth has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! A lull in the action here as Mccreth stalls from top position. Klein tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mccreth wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3# You can see the frustration on Klein's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Klein is trying to buck Mccreth off. Mccreth slows the pace down. Mccreth landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Klein 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. Klein tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Mccreth presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Klein really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Mccreth sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Mccreth landing strikes, looking to finish! Klein takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Klein can do anything to dispel that myth. Klein working to try and regain half guard.
Mccreth with good strikes from the mount here! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Klein is trying to escape the mount.
Klein is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arrin Mccreth dominated that round. The cut man is working on Boris Klein's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Mccreth is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Klein tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Klein is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Klein swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mccreth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2# Klein gets in close and instigates a clinch. Mccreth content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Klein managing to block the knees to the body from Mccreth .
Mccreth throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Klein blocks it with crossed arms. Mccreth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Klein can do to turn this around? Klein is trying to break free. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Klein jumps guard but Mccreth stands there with Klein around his waist. Klein gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Klein is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mccreth is defending well for now. Klein tries a body shot but Mccreth blocks it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T1# Klein lands a nice shot to the body. Klein wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mccreth has him pressed against the cage. A bit of stalling here from Mccreth .
Klein wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Klein tries to pull guard but Mccreth won't allow it.
Mccreth leaning his opponent against the cage. Klein is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mccreth pulls him back up using the underhooks. Arrin Mccreth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Klein. Mccreth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mccreth looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Mccreth missing with knees to the body.
Mccreth prevents Klein from breaking the clinch. Klein working aggressively here.
Klein manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Klein on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T2# Mccreth tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Klein avoids it. Klein wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Mccreth looking to throw knees to the head but Klein is blocking nicely.
Klein has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC# Mccreth breaks from the clinch.
Klein rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL# and Mccreth counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mccreth . Klein wants to break free but Mccreth has control.
#TD2# Klein jumps guard.
Klein looking to control.
Mccreth won't allow Klein to get back to his feet. Klein working a defensive guard here.
Klein wants to stand and escape but Mccreth is having none of it. #T3# Klein wants to control the position but Mccreth says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. Klein wants to control but Mccreth passes into side.
Mccreth is putting a hurting on Klein here, landing some big shots from side control. Mccreth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Klein keeps working. Klein struggling a bit here. Mccreth working the ground and pound from side control. Mccreth trying to control the action but Klein is working from the bottom. #T4# Klein tries to escape but Mccreth is in control. Mccreth working the ground and pound. Mccreth trying to control the action but Klein is working from the bottom. Mccreth landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Klein tries to bench press Mccreth off him but Mccreth keeps the position. Mccreth wants to control but Klein is keeping him busy. Mccreth 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. Klein is not in a great position here, taking some shots. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arrin Mccreth dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Boris Klein'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. #R3# Mccreth moves in looking to clinch but Klein pushes him off.#CL# Mccreth gets in close and instigates a clinch. Klein wants to get back to striking at distance but Mccreth won't allow it.
Mccreth tries a knee to the head but Klein blocks it.
Klein tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mccreth just stands there and leans against the cage. Klein lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mccreth backwards. Klein stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Klein has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Mccreth letting Klein take a breather here. Mccreth lands a nice knee to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mccreth is trying to stall.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Klein as Mccreth tries to tie him up. Klein lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1# Mccreth blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Mccreth tries a body shot but Klein blocks it.
Mccreth tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Klein avoiding damage as Mccreth throws knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Mccreth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Klein wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Mccreth lands a knee to the body.
Klein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Mccreth tries to land knees in the clinch but Klein avoids the damage to the body. Klein has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mccreth after a bit of a struggle. #T2# Klein tries to circle away but Mccreth has him pinned against the cage.#BC# Mccreth manages to break the clinch.
Klein shoots in for a takedown but Mccreth shows good takedown defense. Arrin Mccreth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Klein. Mccreth just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL# Mccreth moves into the clinch. Klein looking to slow down the pace here. Klein misses with a knee to the head. Klein lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Mccreth tries to pull guard but Klein forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Klein is leaning against Mccreth and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC# Mccreth manages to break the clinch.
Mccreth tries to close the distance and clinch up but Klein swats him away and circles back towards the center. Klein tries to clinch up but Mccreth circles away and keeps his distance.#T3# Klein misses with a wild combination.
Mccreth throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Mccreth throws an off balance right hand
#KD2# and Klein counters with a crisp one two that drops Mccreth ! Klein thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Mccreth to his feet! Mccreth is in big trouble! Mccreth moves out of range as Klein throws a body kick.
Klein fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2# Klein clinches up against the cage. Mccreth connects with a nasty looking knee right to Klein's face.
Mccreth tries to land knees in the clinch but Klein avoids the damage to the body. Mccreth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mccreth misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Klein.
Klein managing to block the knees to the body from Mccreth .
#T4# Klein wants to get back to striking at distance but Mccreth won't allow it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Klein looks to throw an elbow but misses. Mccreth blocks a body shot from Klein. Klein pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Klein is trying to push Mccreth away but Mccreth has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. A shot in the inside from Klein. Arrin Mccreth has scored more points in the clinch so far. Klein is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Mccreth with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Klein is trying to break the clinch but Mccreth is controlling him. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Mccreth tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Klein avoids it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Boris Klein just about did enough to take it. The cut man is working on Boris Klein's cut. That's time! Mccreth 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R4# Mccreth tries to clinch there but Klein circles away.
Klein tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mccreth defends well and Klein ends up having to push Mccreth into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Klein wants to clinch. Klein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Klein avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Klein will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Klein fails in his attempt to clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Klein blocks a leg kick. Mccreth fails with an attempt to clinch.
Klein wants to counter with a clinch but Mccreth pushes him away. Mccreth shoots in looking for a takedown but Klein manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mccreth 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2# Klein clinches up with Mccreth and pushes him back against the cage.#T1# Klein drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mccreth pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mccreth tries to close the distance and clinch up but Klein swats him away and circles back towards the center. Mccreth fails in his attempt to clinch. Mccreth throws a leg kick but Klein moved away. Boris Klein seems to be getting the better of the standup. Mccreth fails with an attempt to clinch.
Klein throws a series of punches but Mccreth avoids them all with ease. Mccreth is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Klein. Arrin Mccreth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Mccreth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Klein moves away. Klein tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mccreth swats him away and circles back towards the center. As Klein looks to move away, Mccreth throws a big counter combo but Klein just gets out of the way.#CL2# Klein closes the distance and pushes Mccreth back into the cage. Mccreth tries a knee to the head but Klein blocks it.
Mccreth lands a knee to the head.
Come on Klein - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mccreth displaying some good clinch control by pressing Klein up against the cage.#T2# Mccreth wants to stall.
Klein looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Mccreth with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Mccreth tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Klein avoids it. Klein stalling against the cage.
Klein wants to break the clinch but can't.
Klein lands with a light punch inside. Klein is trying to force a seperation but Mccreth has the dominant position.#BC# Mccreth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Klein tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mccreth paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3# Klein is looking to clinch but Mccreth is avoiding it.
Klein fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Mccreth was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Mccreth shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Klein sprawls well. Klein wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mccreth gets slowly back to his feet. Klein misses with a wild combination.
#CL2# Klein takes the fight into the clinch. Mccreth tries to land a knee to the head but Klein blocks with his arms.
Mccreth throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Klein blocks it with crossed arms. Mccreth trying to land knees to the body.
#T4##BC2# Klein breaks from the clinch.
Mccreth moves away from the strike by Klein. Klein moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Klein dives in for a single leg takedown but Mccreth sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Arrin Mccreth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Klein. Mccreth goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Klein scores with a hook to the body. It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over. Klein is looking to break free of the clinch but Mccreth has double underhooks. Mccreth trying to land knees to the body.
Klein is looking to break free of the clinch but Mccreth has double underhooks. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Klein on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mccreth taking a breather. Mccreth with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Klein dominated that fourth round. The cut man is working on Boris Klein's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R5# Mccreth stuffs the takedown attempt from Klein. Klein gets slowly back to his feet. Klein on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Klein circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2# Klein gets in close and instigates a clinch. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Mccreth using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Klein has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mccreth misses with a knee to the head. Klein has had enough of the clinch but Mccreth keeps him there for the moment. Mccreth tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Klein managing to block the knees to the body from Mccreth .
#T1# Klein wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Klein manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#TD2# Klein turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Mccreth is trying to improve his position. Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#SU2# Klein stands up and beckons Mccreth to his feet. #CL2# Klein pushes Mccreth up against the cage in a clinch. Klein swings wildly with an uppercut but Mccreth uses good head movement to avoid it. The referee calls for Klein to work.
#T2# Mccreth displaying some good clinch control by pressing Klein up against the cage. Mccreth landing knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Klein. Klein blocks an elbow strike from Mccreth .
Klein has had enough of the clinch but Mccreth keeps him there for the moment. Mccreth is trying to maintain a safe position but Klein gets an underhook and turns Mccreth into the cage. Mccreth tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Klein is trying to break the clinch but Mccreth has him pressed against the cage. Klein avoiding damage as Mccreth throws knees to the body.
Mccreth prevents Klein from breaking the clinch. Mccreth can't break the clinch.
#T3# Klein lands a hook that snaps the head of Mccreth backwards. Mccreth tries to land a knee to the head but Klein blocks with his arms.
Klein looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Klein jumps guard but Mccreth turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Mccreth tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Klein stalling the fight.
Klein is trying to break the clinch but Mccreth has him pressed against the cage. Klein takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mccreth tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Klein avoids it. Klein on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mccreth tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Klein avoids it.#BC2# Klein breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Klein moves into the clinch. Mccreth keeps control of Klein as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T4# Klein blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Mccreth using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Klein has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Klein lands with a left to the head. Klein wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mccreth has him pressed against the cage. Klein wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Mccreth misses with an elbow over the top. Klein content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Klein is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mccreth to keep the fight standing. Arrin Mccreth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Klein. Mccreth with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Klein tries a knee to the head but Mccreth blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Mccreth throws a knee to the head but misses.
Klein wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mccreth wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Klein has him pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Boris Klein. I think Klein 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 47:48 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 47:48 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris Klein! Boris Klein is the new heavyweight champion! A very excited looking Boris Klein rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
DFC Mayhem 1
Date: Jul 15, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Mccreth clinches with his opponent.
Mccreth landing knees to the body.
Camarillo tries to score a body lock takedown but Mccreth shows good agility there to stay on his feet. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Camarillo. Mccreth utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Mccreth utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Camarillo is breathing heavily. Mccreth content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mccreth has Camarillo pushed against the cage. Mccreth with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mccreth connects with a nasty looking knee right to Camarillo's face.
#CUT2# It looks like Marc Camarillo has been cut. We've been informed that Mccreth has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Camarillo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mccreth just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2# Mccreth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1# Mccreth clobbers Camarillo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2# Mccreth drives through and clinches with Camarillo against the cage.
Mccreth holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mccreth unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mccreth has Camarillo pressed against the cage.
Camarillo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Camarillo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Camarillo is looking for a takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Camarillo. That's going to take a lot out of him. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Mccreth connects with a knee to the head.
Mccreth putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Camarillo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T2# Mccreth connects with a nasty looking knee right to Camarillo's face.
Nice body punch from Mccreth . Mccreth stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mccreth slows down the pace here.
Mccreth utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Mccreth lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mccreth lands a shot to the body. I was talking to Camarillo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Mccreth connects with a nasty looking knee right to Camarillo's face.
#KD2# Mccreth drops Camarillo with a big knee straight up the middle! Camarillo is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2# Camarillo is rocked!#CUT2# Marc Camarillo's cut is getting worse.#T3# Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mccreth , right into the meat.
Oh Camarillo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2# Mccreth closes the distance and pushes Camarillo back into the cage. Mccreth has Camarillo pushed against the cage. Camarillo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Camarillo seems to have got his legs back now.#BC2# Mccreth breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Mccreth moves into the clinch. Mccreth stalling against the cage.
Camarillo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mccreth pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2# Mccreth closes the distance and clinches. #T4# Mccreth has Camarillo pressed against the cage, preventing Camarillo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#KD2# Mccreth drops Camarillo with a big knee straight up the middle! Camarillo is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! 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! Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mccreth , right into the meat.
Mccreth throws a push kick but Camarillo slaps the foot to one side. Left hook, right uppercut from Mccreth . #CUT2# Marc Camarillo's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Arrin Mccreth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Mccreth has closed the distance and engaged Camarillo in a clinch.
Come on Mccreth - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Mccreth content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Camarillo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Camarillo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mccreth just stands there and leans against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arrin Mccreth dominated that round. The cut man is working on Marc Camarillo's cut. That's time! Camarillo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Mccreth is looking to land body kicks. Mccreth pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. It looked like Camarillo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Camarillo fails to land the takedown. Camarillo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mccreth circles away. Mccreth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Camarillo.
Mccreth looks for the body kick but Camarillo saw that one coming. Mccreth has been the more effective fighter overall so far. No luck with that takedown attempt from Camarillo. Camarillo sets himself, and Mccreth steps forward looking for the clinch! Camarillo avoids it this time. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Camarillo. That's going to take a lot out of him. Mccreth shoots in for a takedown but Camarillo shows good takedown defense. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Camarillo shoots in looking for a takedown but Mccreth manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Camarillo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Mccreth throws a low kick, looking for Camarillo's leg but Camarillo calmly moves out of range. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2# Mccreth gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Mccreth connects with a nasty looking knee right to Camarillo's face.
#T1# Camarillo being controlled against the cage. Mccreth landing knees to the body.
Mccreth taking a breather. Mccreth is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mccreth manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Camarillo takes a knee right on the jaw!
#T2# Mccreth landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#BC2# Mccreth breaks the clinch.
Mccreth throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Camarillo avoids a kick to the body.
Marc Camarillo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2# Mccreth closes the distance and clinches. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mccreth obliges. Mccreth controlling the action here for a moment.
Camarillo being controlled against the cage.#BC2# Mccreth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3# Camarillo fails with a takedown attempt from distance. As Camarillo backs off Mccreth throws a huge counter combo but Camarillo manages to avoid it all.#CL2# Mccreth has Camarillo up against the cage in a clinch.
Mccreth connects with a nasty looking knee right to Camarillo's face.
Mccreth content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Camarillo can't get the takedown.
Mccreth lands a knee to the head.
Mccreth with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2# Jeez, Marc Camarillo's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. Mccreth connects with a knee to the head.
Mccreth connects with a nasty looking knee right to Camarillo's face.
Mccreth stops a takedown attempt from Camarillo.
#T4# Mccreth putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Camarillo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Mccreth lands a good knee to the midsection. Camarillo won't want to take too many of those. A knee to the head by Mccreth .
Mccreth using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mccreth connects with a knee to the head.
Mccreth lands a good knee to the midsection. Camarillo won't want to take too many of those. Mccreth stalling against the cage.
Camarillo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Camarillo tries to break free but Mccreth pushes him back against the cage. Mccreth will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Camarillo up against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arrin Mccreth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Marc Camarillo's cut. That's time! Camarillo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Camarillo is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Good leg kick by Mccreth there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Camarillo tries for a takedown but Mccreth circles away easily#CL2# and Mccreth counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Mccreth with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Mccreth using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mccreth is pushing Camarillo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mccreth landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Mccreth pressing his opponent against the cage. #T1# Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mccreth obliges. Mccreth lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Mccreth is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mccreth unloads a knee to the mid-section. Camarillo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Mccreth crunches a lovely knee into Camarillo's ribcage. Camarillo tries to pull guard but Mccreth holds him up against the cage and eventually Camarillo drops back down to his feet.
Mccreth landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#T2# Mccreth has Camarillo pushed against the cage. Camarillo wants to stall.
Mccreth working Camarillo over with knees to the body. Mccreth utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Mccreth landing knees to the body.
Mccreth scores with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A knee to the head by Mccreth .
Camarillo blocks a body shot from Mccreth . Mccreth tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T3# Mccreth tries to throw a body punch but Camarillo avoids it by throwing Mccreth back against the cage. A frustrated look appears on Camarillo's face as he tries to break the clinch. Camarillo misses with a short punch on the inside. Mccreth prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Camarillo. That's going to take a lot out of him. Mccreth lands an elbow that stopped Camarillo in his tracks for a moment. Mccreth lands a knee to the body.
Camarillo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2# Mccreth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mccreth misses with a kick to the body.
Mccreth throws out a powerful jab.#CL2# Mccreth clinches up with Camarillo and pushes him back against the cage. Mccreth slowing the pace effectively.#T4##TD# Camarillo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mccreth uses from the top position. #SUB# Camarillo working for a triangle but Mccreth defends it easily.
#SU2# Mccreth decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Camarillo, up you get! Mccreth misses with a two punch combination.
Camarillo attempts a counter takedown but Mccreth avoids it well and moves away. Camarillo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Camarillo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mccreth tries to avoid it but Camarillo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mccreth to the ground. Mccreth escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Marc Camarillo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Arrin Mccreth is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2# Mccreth moves into the clinch successfully.
And that's the end of the fight! Arrin Mccreth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Mccreth 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 24:30 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 24:30 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arrin Mccreth !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 14, 2016 |
#R1##CL# Mccreth moves into the clinch. A right hand to the body from Mccreth .
Mccreth landing knees to the head.
#CUT# It looks like Julio Cezar has been cut. A frustrated look appears on Cezar's face as he tries to break the clinch. Cezar wants to break free but Mccreth has control.
Cezar is looking to control Mccreth 's arms but Mccreth gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cezar has his back to the cage. Mccreth unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cezar swings wildly with an uppercut but Mccreth uses good head movement to avoid it. Cezar tries to break free but Mccreth pushes him back against the cage. Mccreth stalling against the cage.
Mccreth crunches a lovely knee into Cezar's ribcage. Cezar looks winded! Cezar wants to get back to striking at distance but Mccreth won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cezar prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cezar has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Cezar takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mccreth holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T1# A frustrated look appears on Cezar's face as he tries to break the clinch. Mccreth putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cezar in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Mccreth landing knees to the body.
Mccreth lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Mccreth lands a big knee! That's hurt Cezar! Oh, he's all over the place! Mccreth lands another knee that sends Cezar to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arrin Mccreth !
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Event:
TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D4): Rio de Janeiro Q - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2016 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kevin Sanders and Arrin Mccreth . There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kevin Sanders! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Arrin Mccreth ! The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. Mccreth gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Mccreth ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mccreth no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Sanders trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Sanders drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mccreth looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mccreth looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mccreth ! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sanders (0) vs (4) Mccreth Mccreth wants to control but Sanders is keeping him busy. Sanders is looking for a sweep. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sanders manages to get back to half guard. Sanders has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mccreth is working away from the top position though. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Mccreth is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sanders keeping control of the position. Sanders trying to control but Mccreth postures up.
Mccreth is trying to control. Sanders wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Sanders trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sanders keeping control of the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Mccreth works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sanders (0) vs (7) Mccreth Sanders is looking to get to half guard. Sanders is working hard here to advance position. Mccreth takes Sanders's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Sanders is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Sanders (0) vs (10) Mccreth
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mccreth has the hooks in. Sanders is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. Sanders trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Mccreth trying to control momentarily.
Sanders defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Mccreth 's arms. Mccreth looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sanders trying to control the action but Mccreth just sinks the hooks in. Sanders tries to escape but Mccreth has the hooks in and won't let him break free. Mccreth struggling to keep hold of the position.
Sanders is in bad spot here.
Mccreth avoiding Sanders 's attempts to control his hands. Mccreth is trying to stick to Sanders's back but Sanders is turning into Mccreth . He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Mccreth 's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sanders. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanders (2) vs (10) Mccreth
That's five minutes gone in the round. Sanders trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Mccreth working for submissions but it's allowed Sanders to get to half guard.
Sanders trying to control from half guard but Mccreth is working away. Sanders prevents Mccreth from improving his position. Sanders is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Sanders is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mccreth is not content to let Sanders control the position. Sanders is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mccreth has managed to free his arm - good work. Sanders 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. Mccreth tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Sanders!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kevin Sanders! |
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