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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Melo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Melo connects with an inside leg kick.
Tunney has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tunney there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tunney with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Melo to score with a decent uppercut.
Jab, jab by Melo - just one landing.
Melo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Melo connects with a right hand. Tunney shakes it off.
Tunney tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Melo counters with a straight right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Melo.
Melo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
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!
Melo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Melo lands with a nice body punch.
Tunney takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Melo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tunney had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Melo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tunney's sensitive parts.
Melo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Melo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Melo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A solid leg kick lands there for Melo.
Tunney throws a combination that misses
and Melo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tunney drops his hands momentarily and Melo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Melo lands with a right hand.
Melo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Melo connects with a leg kick. Tunney looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tunney takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tunney looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Melo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Melo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tunney wants to clinch.
Melo misses with a series of wild punches.
#T2#
Melo connects with a leg kick. Tunney looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Melo lands a jab.
Melo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Eddie Melo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Melo.
Tunney takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tunney is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Melo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tunney.
Melo looks to land a combination. Tunney sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tunney throws a hook but Melo avoids it easily.
Melo scores with a shot to the body.
Melo dodges the punch combination from Tunney.
#T3#
Tunney closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Melo cracks Tunney with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A chopping leg kick lands by Melo.
Tunney wants to clinch
and Melo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice sprawl there from Melo as Tunney shoots in.
Melo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tunney shoots in but Melo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roy Tunney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Melo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Melo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tunney tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Melo counters with a low kick, right behind Tunney 's knee. #T4#
Melo connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tunney shoots and misses
and Melo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Melo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Melo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tunney looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Melo throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tunney crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Melo - the referee stops the clock and Tunney gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Melo. Tunney manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Melo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tunney looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice jab there from Melo.
Melo throws a front kick that sends Tunney stumbling back into the cage.
Tunney is breathing heavily.
Tunney fails with the takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A solid body kick from Melo.
A head kick from Melo lands but Tunney takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Melo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Melo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tunney takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Tunney is predictable there
and Melo counters with a right hand to the body.
Tunney chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Melo can pounce on him.
Tunney misses with a jab to the body
and Melo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Eddie Melo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tunney tries to clinch but Melo moves away
and Melo counters with an inside leg kick.
Melo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Melo lands the left hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Melo.
Good exchange - Melo coming out on top.
Tunney takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tunney is defended easily by Melo.
Melo is looking to slow Tunney down with leg kicks. #T1#
Tunney shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Melo defends it nicely.
Melo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tunney looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Melo is fending him off so far but Tunney persists. Nope, Melo circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roy Tunney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Melo lands a front kick.
Tunney misses with a takedown attempt - Melo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Melo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Melo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Melo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
Melo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Melo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tunney drops his hands momentarily and Melo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
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!
Melo feints a jab promting Tunney to slip. Melo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tunney slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#ROC2#
Tunney is rocked!
Melo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Oh Tunney is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Melo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tunney's calf.
Tunney seems to have got his legs back now.
Melo slips a jab and a cross from Tunney.
It seemed like Melo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Melo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tunney fails with the takedown
and Melo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Melo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good work by Melo as he checks the leg kick.
Melo moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3#
Tunney throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Melo's waist but Melo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tunney off to one side.
Melo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Melo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jab from Melo.#CL#
Tunney closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Melo breaks the clinch.
Melo scores with a nice head shot.
Melo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tunney stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Melo.
Melo thuds his right hand into Tunney's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Melo connects with a body shot that sends Tunney's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tunney throws a wild hook but Melo just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Tunney gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Melo raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Melo!
Eddie Melo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Roy Tunney stepped up to the mic, saying 'He got the win, better man today, what can I say.'.
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Event:
AFC 15
Date: Aug 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Tunney throws a leg kick #TD#
and Morehead counters with a shoot takedown. Tunney fights it but they end up in guard.
Morehead working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Morehead landing with the ground and pound.
Morehead missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tunney avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Morehead will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tunney keeping moving, preventing Morehead from controlling successfully.
Morehead throws a big right hand that misses.
Morehead really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tunney is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morehead postures up in Tunney's guard and throws a big left but Tunney blocks it.
Morehead with a nice head shot there.
Tunney working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Morehead.
Morehead chips away with some ground and pound.#T1#
Morehead wants to control from the top but Tunney keeps moving.
Morehead throwing strikes from guard but Tunney blocks nicely.
Morehead in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Morehead is looking to work some ground and pound but Tunney has wrist control.
Morehead connects with a couple of short punches.
Tunney seems keen to control Morehead's posture.
Morehead trying to control but Tunney is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Tunney looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tunney avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Morehead throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Morehead is looking to work some ground and pound but Tunney has wrist control.
Morehead postures up and lands a big shot to Tunney's brow.
Morehead 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.
Morehead wants to control from the top but Tunney keeps moving.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tunney pulls Morehead in close to his closed guard and prevents Morehead from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tunney wants to sweep but no luck.
Morehead with a nice head shot there.
Morehead with a nice head shot there.
Morehead distracts Tunney with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Morehead is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tunney is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tunney has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Morehead looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Morehead had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tunney defends it easily.#T3#
Tunney slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Morehead looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tunney has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Morehead is proving hard to escape from.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Morehead is on top in guard.
#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Morehead postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Morehead landing with the ground and pound.
Morehead in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tunney wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Morehead is now in half guard.
Morehead is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Tunney looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morehead scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craven Morehead dominated that round.
That's time! Morehead's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Tunney circles away from the clinch attempt.
And Tunney responds with a good body kick, but Morehead manages to step out the way in time.
Morehead throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tunney sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tunney takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#TD#
Morehead closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tunney to the mat! Tunney manages to get full guard.
Morehead landing with the ground and pound.
Tunney not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Morehead working some strikes from top position.
Morehead lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tunney looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morehead is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morehead postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tunney has momentary wrist control but Morehead slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Morehead stopping the sweep attempt from Tunney.#SUB2#
Tunney looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Morehead throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Tunney looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Morehead wants to control from the top but Tunney keeps moving.
Morehead scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tunney wants to stand but Morehead is controlling the position.
Tunney avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Morehead stands up over Tunney, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Tunney looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tunney is breathing heavily.#T2#
Tunney has momentary wrist control but Morehead slips an elbow through the middle.
Morehead working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tunney's head.
Morehead won't allow Tunney to get back to his feet.
Morehead scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tunney has momentary wrist control but Morehead slips an elbow through the middle.
Morehead content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tunney has momentary wrist control but Morehead slips an elbow through the middle.
Morehead is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Morehead landing with the ground and pound.
Morehead preventing the sweep.
Morehead chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Morehead trying to control but Tunney is working from the bottom.
Morehead cracks Tunney with a solid left hand.
Morehead lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Morehead is in close to Tunney's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Morehead scoring with some ground and pound.
Morehead throwing strikes from guard but Tunney blocks nicely.
Morehead lands a couple of digs.
Morehead trying to control the position from guard on top but Tunney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morehead missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Morehead makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
Morehead won't allow Tunney to sweep him here.
Morehead scoring with punches to the head and body.
Morehead trying to control but Tunney is working from the bottom.
Morehead landing some decent shots from guard.
Morehead working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Morehead's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tunney throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Morehead scoring with punches to the head and body.
Morehead with a nice head shot there.
Tunney not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Morehead working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craven Morehead dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Morehead moves out of range as Tunney strikes.#TD#
Morehead feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB2#
Tunney is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Morehead is aware though and is defending well.
Morehead lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Morehead is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Morehead is working Tunney over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tunney wants to stand up but Morehead is controlling him.
Tunney lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morehead has Tunney pulled in close to control his posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Morehead is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Craven Morehead overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Tunney trying to keep a closed guard but Morehead is proving a slippery customer.
Morehead scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Morehead postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Morehead lands a couple of elbows.
Morehead works over Tunney with some ground and pound from guard.
Morehead preventing the sweep.
Tunney takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Morehead's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Morehead scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tunney avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Morehead postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Roy Tunney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Morehead is working Tunney over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Morehead is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Morehead stands up over Tunney, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Morehead lands a couple of digs.
Morehead throws a big right hand that misses.
Morehead lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Morehead distracts Tunney with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Morehead scoring with punches to the head and body.
Craven Morehead is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Morehead's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Morehead with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morehead is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Morehead slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Morehead seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tunney for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Morehead continues to stall.
Morehead slips nicely into half guard.
Morehead blocks the strikes from Tunney.
Tunney taking some punishment here, with Morehead in his half guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Morehead landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Morehead takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Morehead is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tunney missing with punches from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Morehead connects with a nice short shot to Tunney's temple.
Tunney misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Morehead tries to pass to full mount but Tunney defends it.
Morehead not doing much here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Craven Morehead showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Morehead has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:26
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craven Morehead!
After winning the bout, Craven Morehead thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Roy Tunney spoke after the fight, saying 'He got the win, better man today, what can I say.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Martin looks to clinch
and Tunney counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Martin scores with a head kick. Tunney tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tunney fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tunney slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
Tunney closes the distance and clinches.
Tunney tries to break free but Martin pushes him back against the cage.
Tunney goes for a takedown in the clinch but Martin prevents it.
Tunney gets underhooks to prevent Martin's takedown attempt.
Martin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tunney's efforts to push away.#BC#
Martin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Tunney has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Martin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Tunney scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tunney shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Martin defends it nicely.
Liam Martin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Tunney.#CL#
Martin gets a clinch. #TD#
Martin successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Martin has his foot on Tunney's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tunney works his way back into a safe position though.
Tunney stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Martin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tunney postures up and lands a big shot to Martin's brow.
Tunney passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Martin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tunney on the ground.#T2#
A control attempt from Martin but he's now mounted!
Tunney lands with some strikes.
Tunney has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Martin's face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martin in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Tunney lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tunney landing strikes from the mount and Martin is in trouble!
Tunney prevents Martin from getting the reversal.
Tunney lands a big shot there that rocks Martin but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#T3#
Tunney blocks Martin's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Tunney postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Martin looks a forlorn figure.
Tunney controlling his opponent. #SU2#
Tunney stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Martin avoids the head kick by Tunney.
#T4#
Tunney misses with an attempted mid kick.
Martin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#CL2#
Tunney rushes Martin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tunney has Martin pushed against the cage.#BC#
Martin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Martin tries to clinch there but Tunney circles away.
Martin misses with the combination.
Martin thumps Tunney with a low kick.
Martin shoots in for a takedown but Tunney shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Tunney shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tunney showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Martin has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Tunney is on him like a limpet, forcing Martin back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Tunney dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Tunney scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Martin pushes Tunney off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Tunney looking to score a takedown here. Martin is defending well but Tunney drives through and ends up in Martin's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU2#
Tunney decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Martin, up you get!
Martin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Martin leaves Tunney with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tunney has a takedown stuffed.
Tunney shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Martin pinned against the cage. Martin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Liam Martin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Tunney.
Tunney is breathing heavily.#T1#
Tunney blocks a head kick by Martin.
Tunney tries to move into range but Martin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL#
Martin gets a clinch.
Tunney tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Tunney gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Martin regains guard.
Martin trying to control the position.
Tunney with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Tunney is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Martin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Martin has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Martin showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Tunney pulls Martin in to control the position.
Tunney looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Martin looking to sit in guard and control but Tunney gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Tunney passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3#
Tunney controls the position.
Tunney tries to move to mount but Martin blocks the move with his legs.
Martin wants to control but Tunney postures up.
Martin wants to get back to his feet but Tunney drags him back down.
Roy Tunney has got the better of the ground game so far.
Martin can't do much from the bottom here.
Martin is being controlled here. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Martin takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Martin tries to buck Tunney off but Tunney is having none of it.
Martin being controlled for a moment.
Tunney scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Martin to see if he's OK.
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 Liam Martin will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Martin gets tackled into the cage by Tunney. Tunney maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Tunney escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Martin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tunney's waist but Tunney gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Martin off to one side.
Martin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tunney.
A jab lands there for Martin.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tunney looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tunney has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tunney tries for a takedown but Martin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Martin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tunney as he jumps to the side.
A countering left hand to the body from Tunney misses.
Tunney tries a head kick but it misses.
As Tunney tries to get set, Martin tries to push him back and clinch up but Tunney manages to avoid the attempt.#T1#
Martin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tunney counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
Tunney forces Martin back against the cage and clinches.
Tunney gets through Martin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tunney effectively controlling the action here.
Tunney can't break the clinch.
Tunney jumps guard but Martin stands there with Tunney around his waist. Tunney gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Liam Martin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Tunney.
Martin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tunney to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Tunney decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Martin trying to control the position from guard on top but Tunney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tunney seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Martin postures up and lands a big shot to Tunney's brow.
Tunney has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Martin preventing the sweep.
Tunney trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Tunney throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tunney takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tunney wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Martin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tunney is trying to maintain the position but Martin is very close to passing his half guard.
Tunney on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tunney wants to control but Martin is keeping busy.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tunney makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tunney.
Martin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tunney is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tunney is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A punch combination from Martin misses. #TD2#
Tunney closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Martin to the mat! Martin manages to get full guard.
Tunney looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roy Tunney comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tunney has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy Tunney!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Tunney shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mcann looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tunney blocks the strikes from Mcann.
#SU#
Tunney decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Mcann circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mcann looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD2#
Mcann scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Tunney looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tunney is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mcann's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mcann's back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mcann tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Tunney won't let Mcann get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Mcann wants to hold on but Tunney pushes him away.
Tunney trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T1#
A nice elbow there by Tunney.
Tunney won't let Mcann get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Mcann really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mcann can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mcann wants to hold on but Tunney pushes him away.
Mcann can't escape the position.
Tunney scoring with strikes but Mcann is staying in there.
Mcann is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Tunney lands a heavy elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcann tries to hold on but Tunney pushes him away.
Tunney landing punches.
Mcann is squirming around, avoiding Tunney's attempts to control the action.
Mcann is working to get back to half guard.
Mcann really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tunney. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mcann is bucking up trying to escape but Tunney cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Tunney trying to control but Mcann is having none of it.
Tunney controlling his opponent.
Tunney wants to control the pace but Mcann is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Mcann is trying desperately to improve position.
Tunney scoring with strikes but Mcann is staying in there.
Mcann flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Mcann tries to lock up and control but Tunney gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mcann is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Mcann tries to reverse the position but Tunney maintains control.
Mcann is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mcann swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Tunney is landing with some decent strikes but Mcann is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Tunney 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.#T4##SUB#
Tunney working for a guillotine from mount but Mcann is in no mood to give up.
Tunney trying to control but Mcann is having none of it.
Tunney blocks Mcann's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Tunney wants to control the pace but Mcann is squirming around nicely.
Mcann is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tunney tries to control but Mcann wriggling away.
Mcann tries to reverse the position but Tunney maintains control.
Tunney unloading with bombs!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Tunney dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Tunney drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tunney working the ground and pound from side control.
Tunney trying to control the action but Mcann is working from the bottom.
Mcann tries to control but Tunney manages to take his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcann is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Tunney.
Mcann tries to break free.
#T1#
Good control from Tunney.
Tunney scores with punches to the body.
Roy Tunney overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Tunney is persistently looking for the submission but Mcann is defending it well.
Tunney struggling to keep hold of the position.
Mcann is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Tunney lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Mcann.
Tunney controlling well, preventing Mcann from escaping the position.
Mcann trying to control the action but Tunney just sinks the hooks in.
Tunney is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mcann can do to turn this around?#T2#
Mcann tries to escape the position.
Tunney is riding his opponent, not letting Mcann buck him off. #SUB#
Tunney is looking for the choke from the back position but Mcann is controlling his hands well.
Mcann wants to control his opponent's hands but Tunney gets his hands free.
Tunney tries to keep control of the position but Mcann is staying busy.
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!#SUB#
Tunney is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Mcann is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Roy Tunney!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 21, 2016 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Torres.#TD2#
Tunney bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Torres taking punishment in the form of punches.
Tunney scoring with punches from side control.
Tunney is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Tunney is trying to get an arm triangle but Torres is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Tunney decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T1#
Tunney misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Torres counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tunney looking to hit a scissor sweep but Torres is one step ahead there.
Tunney pulls Torres in close to prevent any damage.
Tunney is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tunney is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Torres is posturing up here but Tunney has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Torres tries to roll out but it's too tight and Torres has to tap! Slick submission there by Tunney!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roy Tunney!
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