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Event:
QFC Tournament 632 Round 2
Date: May 27, 2016 |
#R1#
MacGruffyd scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL2#
McKeller pushes MacGruffyd up against the cage in a clinch.
MacGruffyd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MacGruffyd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MacGruffyd is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McKeller gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McKeller looking to throw knees to the head but MacGruffyd is blocking nicely.
#TD#
MacGruffyd has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McKeller uses from the top position. #ES#
MacGruffyd has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. McKeller is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
McKeller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knees in the clinch landing for MacGruffyd.
McKeller throws a punch but it's blocked by MacGruffyd.
McKeller tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
MacGruffyd pulls guard. #T1#
McKeller is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McKeller works over MacGruffyd with some ground and pound from guard.
McKeller must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
MacGruffyd utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #ES#
MacGruffyd manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - McKeller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
MacGruffyd closes the distance and clinches.
McKeller tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. MacGruffyd just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
MacGruffyd has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McKeller uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McKeller throwing strikes from guard but MacGruffyd blocks nicely.
McKeller throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
McKeller trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGruffyd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGruffyd manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McKeller manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
MacGruffyd sitting in guard here, content to control.
McKeller looking for a sweep. Not yet McKeller, not yet.
MacGruffyd with a flurry of punches that miss.
MacGruffyd distracts McKeller with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McKeller really doesn't want to stay on the ground with MacGruffyd. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
MacGruffyd trying to control the position from guard on top but McKeller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGruffyd distracts McKeller with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
McKeller striking off his back but it's not causing MacGruffyd any problems.
McKeller wants to sweep but no luck.
MacGruffyd throws a big elbow that misses.
McKeller is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU#
MacGruffyd decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on McKeller, up you get!
MacGruffyd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McKeller fails with an attempt to clinch.
MacGruffyd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McKeller looks winded!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McKeller has had enough of the clinch but MacGruffyd keeps him there for the moment.#T4##TD#
MacGruffyd manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
McKeller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #ES#
MacGruffyd kicks McKeller off and gets to his feet. #CL#
MacGruffyd rushes McKeller and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
MacGruffyd pulls guard effortlessly.
MacGruffyd working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McKeller. #ES#
MacGruffyd pushes McKeller off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McKeller takes a shot to the body in his stride.
MacGruffyd cracks a nice hook into McKeller's ribs.#CL#
MacGruffyd moves into the clinch.#TD#
MacGruffyd manages to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cameron MacGruffyd dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
McKeller tries to clinch but fails miserably
and MacGruffyd counters with a good low kick that McKeller was not able to check.
MacGruffyd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McKeller can do to turn this around?#CL#
MacGruffyd takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
McKeller lands a takedown into guard.
#ES#
MacGruffyd scrambles and gets back to his feet.
MacGruffyd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
MacGruffyd tries to keep at a distance but McKeller has taken the fight into the clinch.
McKeller tries to pull guard but MacGruffyd won't allow it.
McKeller working aggressively here.
McKeller fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
MacGruffyd breaks the clinch.
#T1##CL#
MacGruffyd moves into the clinch.
McKeller gets underhooks to prevent MacGruffyd's takedown attempt.
#BC2#
McKeller breaks from the clinch.
MacGruffyd misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and McKeller counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McKeller is breathing heavily.#TD#
MacGruffyd has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McKeller uses from the top position.
McKeller won't allow MacGruffyd to sweep him here.
McKeller wants to control from the top but MacGruffyd keeps moving.
McKeller is fighting to break MacGruffyd's control of his arms but MacGruffyd is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
MacGruffyd throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #ES#
MacGruffyd pushes McKeller off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
MacGruffyd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
MacGruffyd fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cameron MacGruffyd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacGruffyd cracks McKeller with an open hand slap.
Duncan McKeller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from McKeller.
McKeller connects with a high kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
McKeller gets tackled into the cage by MacGruffyd. MacGruffyd maintains the clinch.
MacGruffyd has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McKeller after a bit of a struggle.
MacGruffyd jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McKeller walks away with a smile on his face. MacGruffyd gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cameron MacGruffyd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
McKeller gets tackled into the cage by MacGruffyd. MacGruffyd maintains the clinch.
McKeller lands a body punch. #T3#
MacGruffyd is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McKeller pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
McKeller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
MacGruffyd gets a clinch.
Cameron MacGruffyd has scored more points in the clinch so far.
MacGruffyd drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McKeller struggles to land a body shot inside as MacGruffyd controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McKeller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
McKeller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McKeller stops a takedown attempt from MacGruffyd.
MacGruffyd works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McKeller stalling in the clinch but MacGruffyd improves position.
McKeller is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McKeller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McKeller lands a hook to the side of the head.
McKeller is leaning against MacGruffyd and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
MacGruffyd tries to break the clinch but McKeller is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Cameron MacGruffyd will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
MacGruffyd swats away the attempt to clinch by McKeller.
McKeller lands a nice looking body kick.
MacGruffyd throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McKeller's waist but McKeller gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing MacGruffyd off to one side.
MacGruffyd keeps the fight on the outside.
McKeller fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
MacGruffyd has closed the distance and engaged McKeller in a clinch.
McKeller fails to pull guard.
McKeller lands a left hand that snaps the head of MacGruffyd backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKeller can't find room to land a body shot as MacGruffyd controls the action.
MacGruffyd jumps guard but McKeller stands there with MacGruffyd around his waist. MacGruffyd gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McKeller is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables MacGruffyd to keep the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
MacGruffyd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MacGruffyd being controlled against the cage.
McKeller gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from MacGruffyd.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cameron MacGruffyd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacGruffyd can't get the takedown.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
MacGruffyd looking for a takedown.
McKeller lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD#
MacGruffyd pulls guard.
McKeller wants to control from the top but MacGruffyd keeps moving.
McKeller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as MacGruffyd works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McKeller with a nice head shot there.
McKeller lands a couple of elbows.
MacGruffyd utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McKeller being controlled here momentarily.
McKeller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
MacGruffyd looking to control.
MacGruffyd has momentary wrist control but McKeller slips an elbow through the middle.
McKeller trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGruffyd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McKeller not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
MacGruffyd has control of McKeller's left arm, preventing McKeller from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McKeller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
MacGruffyd tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cameron MacGruffyd is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#CL2#
McKeller moves into the clinch successfully.
McKeller stops a takedown attempt from MacGruffyd.
#TD#
MacGruffyd pulls guard effortlessly.
MacGruffyd working a defensive guard here.
McKeller postures up in MacGruffyd's guard and throws a big left but MacGruffyd blocks it.
Cameron MacGruffyd overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
MacGruffyd managing to control the position.
McKeller throws a big elbow that misses.
Duncan McKeller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cameron MacGruffyd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McKeller throws a big elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Duncan McKeller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think MacGruffyd has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Cameron MacGruffyd!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Cameron MacGruffyd!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Cameron MacGruffyd!
Cameron MacGruffyd wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 632 Round 1
Date: May 26, 2016 |
#R1#
McKeller swinging wildly here.
McKeller chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bailey can pounce on him.
Bailey lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Duncan McKeller has been cut.#CL#
McKeller moves into the clinch.
Bailey is looking to break free of the clinch but McKeller has double underhooks.
Bailey is trying to break free.
Bailey tries to circle away but McKeller has him pinned against the cage.
Bailey is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bailey jumps guard but McKeller stands there with Bailey around his waist. Bailey gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKeller softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McKeller prevents Bailey from breaking the clinch.
Bailey misses with the head strike.
#T1#
McKeller tries a body shot but Bailey blocks it.
Bailey tries to break the clinch but McKeller is controlling the position.
Nice body punch from McKeller - that landed with a thud.
#TD#
McKeller jumps into guard, dragging Bailey to the mat.
Bailey wants to stand but McKeller is controlling his posture from full guard.
McKeller tries to strike from the bottom.
#ES#
McKeller has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bailey off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
McKeller moves out of range of the body kick.
Bailey scores with a kick to the body.
Bailey misses with a two punch combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for McKeller.
McKeller moves out of range as Bailey throws a body kick.
#CL#
McKeller instigates a clinch.
McKeller has Bailey pressed against the cage, preventing Bailey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
Bailey is trying to break the clinch but McKeller is controlling him.#TD#
McKeller pulls guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bailey wants to stand and escape but instead McKeller has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
McKeller controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
McKeller cracks Bailey with a solid left hand.
McKeller with a nice head shot there.
McKeller distracts Bailey with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McKeller is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bailey wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and McKeller manages to pass to side control.
McKeller drops an elbow to the side of Bailey's head.
Bailey is trying to stand.
#T3#
McKeller working Bailey over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McKeller looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bailey really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McKeller. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
McKeller is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McKeller lands strikes from half guard.
Bailey scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but McKeller manages to mount him!
McKeller pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
McKeller working the ground and pound effectively.
McKeller cracks Bailey with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bailey looks winded!
McKeller landing strikes from the mount.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McKeller fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McKeller breaks from Bailey's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Bailey takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
McKeller putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
McKeller lands a big shot there that rocks Bailey but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bailey is bucking up trying to escape but McKeller cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
McKeller breaks from Bailey's wrist control and lands an elbow.
McKeller punishing his opponent with strikes.
McKeller will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McKeller scores with a couple of good head shots there.
McKeller working the ground and pound effectively.
McKeller landing strikes, looking to finish!
Bailey takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
McKeller looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
McKeller landing strikes from the mount and Bailey is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duncan McKeller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Duncan McKeller's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
McKeller clinches up with Bailey and pushes him back against the cage.
McKeller is looking for a takedown.
McKeller has Bailey pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bailey manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McKeller has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bailey after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Duncan McKeller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McKeller swings wildly with an uppercut but Bailey uses good head movement to avoid it.
McKeller lands a right hand.
Bailey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from McKeller.
McKeller has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bailey is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
McKeller manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
McKeller throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#T1#
McKeller looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #ES#
McKeller manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC#
McKeller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
McKeller fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bailey, pushing him back against the cage.
McKeller lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McKeller has Bailey pressed against the cage, preventing Bailey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bailey wants to break free but McKeller has control.
Bailey is trying to break free.#TD#
McKeller has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bailey regains guard immediately.
McKeller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bailey can do to turn this around?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McKeller content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bailey wants to stand up but McKeller is controlling him.
McKeller with a nice head shot there.#T2#
McKeller works over Bailey with some ground and pound from guard.
McKeller scoring with some ground and pound.
McKeller works over Bailey with some ground and pound from guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bailey is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McKeller is controlling him. #ES2#
Bailey kicks McKeller off and gets to his feet.
Bailey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
McKeller darts in and clinches Bailey up against the cage.
Good body shot from McKeller.
Bailey misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
McKeller gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Bailey tries to push off, looking to stand up, but McKeller manages to move to mount!
#T3#
McKeller lands a couple of good shots and Bailey has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB#
McKeller has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Bailey is defending well but eventually McKeller manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Bailey has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Duncan McKeller!
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