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Event:
Survivor Individual Round 1
Date: Sep 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Enlow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCann.
Enlow changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've been told by McCann's head coaches at Unicorn Powered Fighting that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Enlow moves out of range as McCann strikes.
Enlow keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCann.
Enlow is looking to clinch but McCann is avoiding it.
McCann is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Enlow closes the distance but McCann moves to the side
and McCann counters with a nice uppercut.
McCann jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Enlow walks into a straight right hand from McCann.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Enlow tries to clinch up but McCann circles away and keeps his distance.
A counter left hand to the body from McCann misses its target.
Enlow fails in his attempt to clinch.
Enlow staying out of range there.
Enlow on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Enlow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An attempted straight right counter from McCann misses the target.
Dale McCann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Enlow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And Enlow tries to counter it with a takedown but McCann pushes his down on his head and steps out.#KD#
McCann lands a left and a right that send Enlow crashing to the mat, dazed. McCann thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#
It looks like Ken Enlow has been cut.
Enlow closes the distance looking to clinch #KD#
and McCann counters with a crisp right hand that drops Enlow! McCann lets Enlow back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Enlow is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCann tests Enlow's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McCann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#KD#
McCann lands a big uppercut and Enlow crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Enlow looks OK. McCann waves Enlow back to his feet!
Enlow is still on wobbly legs! Can McCann finish him?#CL2#
Enlow fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McCann, pushing him back against the cage.
Enlow seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Enlow jumps guard but McCann stands there with Enlow around his waist. Enlow gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Enlow jumps guard.
Enlow controls McCann momentarily but McCann frees himself.
Enlow should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Enlow trying to control the position here.
Enlow is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Enlow has his hands on McCann's head, controlling the position.
McCann knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Enlow on the ground.
Enlow keeping moving, preventing McCann from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB2#
Enlow looking for a triangle here. McCann is fighting it but it looks tight! Enlow pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, McCann is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ken Enlow!
Dale McCann was interviewed post fight and said 'you sausage'.
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Event:
Survivor Tribal Stage Round 1a
Date: Jul 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Shackleton misses with a left hand
letting McCann counter with a right hand.
Shackleton walks into a stiff left hand from McCann.
Shackleton moves forwards but McCann connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McCann lands a body shot.
Shackleton cracks McCann with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McCann jabs at Shackleton's body.
Shackleton takes one to the side of the head.
#CL#
McCann clinches with his opponent.
McCann misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shackleton.
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!
McCann misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from McCann.
McCann lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCann.
Shackleton avoiding damage as McCann throws knees to the body.
McCann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
McCann tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McCann lands an elbow inside that Shackleton shrugs off.
McCann throws an elbow but it misses.
McCann creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Shackleton throws a head punch that misses.
McCann lands a nice shot to the body.
McCann working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shackleton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shackleton lands a right hand.
Shackleton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shackleton tries to throw a body punch but McCann avoids it by throwing Shackleton back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, McCann throws an elbow but misses.
McCann definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shackleton is trying to push McCann away but McCann has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Shackleton working hard to break the clinch.
McCann throws a knee to the head but misses.
McCann tries a knee to the head but Shackleton blocks it.
Shackleton tries to work over McCann's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McCann scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, McCann throws an elbow but misses. #T2#
Shackleton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shackleton misses with a body punch.
McCann prevents Shackleton from breaking the clinch.
McCann swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McCann struggles to land a body shot inside as Shackleton controls his hands.
McCann misses with a body punch.
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!
McCann's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McCann creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McCann swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Shackleton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shackleton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McCann lands with an overhand left.
McCann scores with a jab to the jaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McCann.
McCann slips under a jab from Shackleton.
Shackleton lands a nice looking body shot.
#T3#
Shackleton takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McCann lands with a right hand.
McCann lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McCann scores with a jab to the head.
McCann lands a jab to the nose.
McCann connects with a right hand. Shackleton shakes it off.
McCann on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McCann connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shackleton's hands.
McCann comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCann tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shackleton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shackleton misses with a hook.
McCann is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A punch lands to the side of McCann 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T4#
McCann cracks Shackleton with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McCann dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCann bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shackleton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCann manages to avoid it.
McCann is looking to clinch.
Shackleton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McCann scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL#
McCann clinches up with Shackleton and pushes him back against the cage.
McCann throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCann lands a right hand.
Shackleton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McCann throws an elbow but it misses.
Shackleton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McCann digs a right hand into Shackleton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shackleton's gas tank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dale McCann dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
McCann takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shackleton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCann was well out of range. Poor timing from Shackleton.
Dale McCann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from McCann misses.
Shackleton with a hook.
Shackleton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCann.
Shackleton swings away with a body shot that misses
and McCann counters with a nice body shot.
Shackleton moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McCann lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shackleton scores with a nice right hand.
Shackleton just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice uppercut there from McCann.
Shackleton looks to score with a jab to the body but McCann is just out of range.
Shackleton has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
McCann throws a shot to the body.
Shackleton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McCann ducks under a wild hook from Shackleton.
Shackleton walks into a stiff left hand from McCann.
McCann avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McCann scores with a nice head shot.
Some wild striking there from Shackleton.
McCann is looking to counter punch.
McCann lands a lovely overhand right.
Shackleton connects with a body shot.
McCann takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2#
McCann scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shackleton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McCann fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McCann moves away from the strike by Shackleton.
Shackleton looks to throw the jab but McCann is out of range.
McCann works Shackleton's body with a nice hook.
Shackleton needs to keep his hands up - McCann had a free shot at his head there.
McCann takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Good exchange - McCann coming out on top.
McCann cracks Shackleton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shackleton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McCann comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Shackleton in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#T3#
McCann throws a looping overhand right but Shackleton ducks down to avoid it.
Shackleton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shackleton throws an overhand right that lands on McCann's shoulder, as McCann tries to avoid the shot.
McCann lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McCann cracks a nice hook into Shackleton's ribs.
McCann rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shackleton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shackleton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shackleton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCann.
McCann connects with the punch.
McCann lands with an overhand left.
McCann uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McCann lands with a good body shot.
Shackleton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCann throws a hook but Shackleton blocks it.
Shackleton blocks a jab.
McCann uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McCann looks to land a combination but Shackleton avoids it well.
Shackleton misses with a body shot
and McCann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shackleton misses with a shot to the body
and McCann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shackleton can do to turn this around?
McCann ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McCann cracks Shackleton with an open hand slap.
McCann connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shackleton momentarily.
McCann bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shackleton's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCann lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dale McCann dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Shackleton throws a shot from downtown. McCann moves away and avoids it.
McCann scores with a hook to the body. Shackleton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shackleton on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McCann throws a jab when Shackleton was well out of range.
Shackleton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCann.
McCann tries to clinch there but Shackleton circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shackleton! But no joy.
McCann has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shackleton finds it's way round the side to connect with McCann's head.
Shackleton works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCann scores with a jab to the head.
Shackleton slips a straight right by McCann.
Shackleton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters circle momentarily. McCann darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McCann is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
McCann dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
McCann throws a hook to the side of Shackleton's head but Shackleton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shackleton throws a jab when McCann was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from McCann on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McCann slips under a jab from Shackleton.
Shackleton walks into a straight right hand from McCann.
McCann lands a jab to the nose.
McCann misses with a right hand
enabling Shackleton to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice straight punches there by McCann. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McCann.
The fight stays on the outside here - McCann looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McCann misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from McCann.
Shackleton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ernest Shackleton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
McCann avoids the body shot from Shackleton.
Shackleton lands a jab to the head.
McCann works Shackleton's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCann takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shackleton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McCann connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shackleton's hands.
McCann lands a glancing blow to the side of Shackleton's head.
Shackleton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McCann!
McCann throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - McCann looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shackleton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McCann doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McCann lands the left hand.
McCann scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McCann takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shackleton lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shackleton staying out of range there.
McCann darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T4#
McCann thows a left - swing and a miss!
Danga de danga de dang - McCann scores with a four punch combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCann wants to clinch but Shackleton slips to the side#KD2#
and Shackleton counters with a left and a right that hurts McCann! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Shackleton jumps into full mount! #ROC2#
McCann is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shackleton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Shackleton looking to secure an arm triangle but McCann defends it well.
Shackleton controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dale McCann showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McCann, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dale McCann!
Dale McCann seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Tribal Testing
Date: Jun 16, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
McCan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
McCan prevents McCann from improving his position.
McCan tries to pass to full mount but McCann defends it.
McCann wants to improve his position but McCan is controlling well.
#ES2#
McCann makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD2#
McCan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McCann to score an easy takedown into full guard.
McCann stopping the sweep attempt from McCan.
McCann sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
McCan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McCann's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McCann won't allow McCan to sweep him here.
McCann looking to pass the guard.
McCann trying to control the position from guard on top but McCan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
McCann seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
McCann scores with a takedown into McCan's guard.
McCan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McCan tries to get out of the position.
McCann is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
McCann pushing down on McCan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCann scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McCan trying to control from the bottom.
McCann prevents McCan from improving his position.
McCann keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dale McCann comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McCann has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 9:10
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 9:10
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dale McCann!
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