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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 01, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Gonzalez clinches up with McGinn and pushes him back against the cage.
Gonzalez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McGinn is trying to drag Gonzalez to the mat but Gonzalez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McGinn wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGinn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gonzalez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Miguel Gonzalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernard McGinn.#TD#
Gonzalez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. McGinn tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gonzalez is in McGinn's guard.#T1##SUB2#
McGinn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gonzalez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
McGinn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gonzalez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McGinn has a closed guard, preventing Gonzalez from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
McGinn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gonzalez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gonzalez sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
McGinn tries to keep at a distance but Gonzalez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gonzalez.
#BC#
Gonzalez manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T3##SUB2#
McGinn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gonzalez defends it easily.
Gonzalez wants to stand but McGinn has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gonzalez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gonzalez trying to stand up but can't free himself from McGinn's guard.#SUB2#
Gonzalez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gonzalez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Miguel Gonzalez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonzalez connects with a body shot.
McGinn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gonzalez defends it nicely.
McGinn takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McGinn looks winded!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Gonzalez darts in and clinches McGinn up against the cage.#TD#
Gonzalez gets a trip takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Gonzalez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Gonzalez lands with a good body shot.#TD#
Gonzalez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for McGinn!
McGinn is trying to get back to half guard.
Gonzalez tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
McGinn is trying to escape the position but Gonzalez is controlling the position. #SU#
Gonzalez stands up and beckons McGinn to his feet. #CL#
Gonzalez clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGinn tries to score a body lock takedown but Gonzalez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Gonzalez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1##TD#
McGinn gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gonzalez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gonzalez sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
McGinn has his foot on Gonzalez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gonzalez works his way back into a safe position though.
Gonzalez wants to stand but McGinn is controlling his posture from full guard.
Gonzalez is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Gonzalez is looking to stand up but McGinn won't let him.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gonzalez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gonzalez shoots in and drives through. McGinn sprawls well.
Gonzalez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McGinn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGinn shoots in looking for a takedown but Gonzalez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McGinn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gonzalez thuds a left hand into McGinn's body.
McGinn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gonzalez lands with a hook. McGinn tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheers as Gonzalez lands an impressive looking overhand right. McGinn doesn't seem phased though.
Bernard McGinn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3##CL#
Gonzalez darts in and clinches McGinn up against the cage.#TD#
Gonzalez ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gonzalez no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
McGinn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gonzalez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
McGinn is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gonzalez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gonzalez has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonzalez wants to stand but McGinn has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T4#
Gonzalez's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
McGinn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
McGinn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gonzalez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McGinn is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
McGinn is looking for a triangle but Gonzalez pushes his legs off easily.
Gonzalez would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gonzalez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGinn can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
McGinn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gonzalez wanted to stand there but McGinn had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Gonzalez dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Gonzalez works McGinn's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Gonzalez moves into the clinch.#TD#
Gonzalez has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but McGinn regains guard immediately.
Gonzalez tries to stand but McGinn is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
McGinn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gonzalez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gonzalez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
McGinn working for a triangle but Gonzalez defends it easily.
McGinn being controlled here, momentarily. #T1##SUB2#
McGinn working for a triangle but Gonzalez defends it easily.
Miguel Gonzalez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McGinn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGinn can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gonzalez controls the pace.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SU#
Gonzalez decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Gonzalez with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McGinn is defended easily by Gonzalez.#CL#
Gonzalez rushes McGinn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McGinn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gonzalez prevents it.
#TD#
Gonzalez gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, McGinn regains guard.
Gonzalez wants to get up but he can't break McGinn's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T3##SUB2#
McGinn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gonzalez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gonzalez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gonzalez wanted to stand there but McGinn had control of the position. #SUB2#
McGinn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gonzalez tries to stand but McGinn is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bernard McGinn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McGinn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gonzalez.#CL#
Gonzalez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McGinn tries for a takedown but Gonzalez manages to get underhooks.
Miguel Gonzalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernard McGinn.
McGinn is looking for a takedown.
McGinn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gonzalez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gonzalez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gonzalez landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Gonzalez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gonzalez 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:24
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:24
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Gonzalez!
An intense looking Miguel Gonzalez took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Thanks for the Opportunity. '.
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Event:
LFC 21
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice cross by Carr.
McGinn slips a jab from Carr.
Carr throws a hook but McGinn avoids it easily.
McGinn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Carr circles away.
McGinn darts in looking for a takedown but Carr gets double underhooks and turns McGinn into the cage.
A countering left hand to the body from Carr misses.
Carr fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGinn attempts a counter takedown but Carr avoids it well and moves away.
McGinn fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernard McGinn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGinn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGinn changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Carr misses with a straight right.
McGinn looks for a takedown but Carr sprawls well.#T1#
Carr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Carr throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Carr misses.
Carr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Carr lands a nice shot that snaps McGinn's head back.
Carr has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Carr throws a hook to the side of McGinn's head but McGinn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Carr clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
McGinn tightens his grip and picks Carr up, before dumping him to the ground. Carr manages to land in guard. #ES2#
Carr has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes McGinn off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGinn moves away.
McGinn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#TD#
McGinn closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Carr quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
McGinn is working for a submission of some sort.
Carr is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Carr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Carr looking for submissions off his back.
Carr is doing well to control the position and prevent McGinn from advancing to side control.#T3#
Carr gets full guard.#SUB2#
Carr working for a triangle but McGinn defends it easily.
Carr has his hands on McGinn's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
McGinn is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Carr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McGinn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McGinn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Carr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Carr 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.#T4#
McGinn with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Carr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McGinn defends well.#SUB2#
Carr looking for a guillotine here but McGinn defends easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Carr keeping full guard, as McGinn tries to pass. #SUB#
McGinn drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Carr manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McGinn has Carr in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
McGinn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Carr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Carr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Carr dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
McGinn drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
McGinn is trying to get an arm triangle but Carr is defending well.
Carr is trying to control McGinn's posture but McGinn avoids it.
Carr is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
McGinn is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Carr has escaped the position, nice work there.
Carr is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Carr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Carr is looking to work his way out of this bad position but McGinn is controlling him well.
Carr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Carr can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
McGinn is trying to get an arm triangle but Carr is defending well. #SUB#
McGinn tries for a kimura but Carr is defending well.
Carr is looking for a sweep.
Carr can't do much from the bottom here.
Joe Carr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Carr is trying to get back to half guard.#T2##SUB#
McGinn goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Carr rolls with the submission and now he's on top in McGinn's guard! Nice work there by Carr! #SUB#
McGinn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Carr defends it easily.
Carr throws a big elbow that misses.
Carr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McGinn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McGinn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Carr is looking to work some ground and pound but McGinn has wrist control.
Carr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Carr trying to control but McGinn is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
McGinn looking for a guillotine here but Carr defends easily.
#SUB#
McGinn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Carr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McGinn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Carr trying to control the position from guard on top but McGinn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Carr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Carr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Carr throws a big elbow that misses. #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.
McGinn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Carr postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McGinn is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Carr, into his guard. #REVR#
Carr has McGinn pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Carr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McGinn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McGinn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Carr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McGinn defends it easily.#SUB#
McGinn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McGinn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Carr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McGinn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
McGinn drops back looking for a leg! Carr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Carr manages to kick McGinn off! McGinn jumps back into Carr's guard.
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 Bernard McGinn will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Carr lands the left hand.
Joe Carr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carr stuffs the takedown attempt from McGinn. McGinn gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Carr. That snapped McGinn's head back.
Carr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGinn sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
A cross from Carr lands.
Carr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Carr has taken the fight to the clinch.
Carr content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Carr just leaning against McGinn, taking a breather.
Carr continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
McGinn blocking some punches.
Carr lands a body shot in the clinch.
Carr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carr misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGinn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head punch on the inside from Carr fails to land. #T2#
Carr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Carr leaning his opponent against the cage.
Carr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Carr.
Carr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Carr lands a nice shot to the body.
Carr misses with a body punch.
#T3#
Carr can't find room to land a body shot as McGinn controls the action.
Carr tries a body shot but McGinn blocks it.
Carr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carr throws a punch but it's blocked by McGinn.
Carr lands an uppercut.
McGinn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Carr.
McGinn blocks an uppercut.
Carr lands a hook that snaps the head of McGinn backwards.
Carr struggles to land a body shot inside as McGinn controls his hands.
#T4#
Carr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGinn's elbow.
Carr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Carr.
Carr works on McGinn's body with a couple of short punches.
Joe Carr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Carr lands a nice shot to the body.
Carr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carr stalling against the cage.
Carr misses with a punch on the inside.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carr misses with a short punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Carr takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Carr misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Carr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Carr has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Carr!
Joe Carr 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:
LFC 18
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Texas misses with a two punch combination.
McGinn's coach down at Kalashnikov MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on McGinn's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Texas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Texas slips a jab and a cross from McGinn.
Good standup being displayed there by Texas as he connects with a hook.
McGinn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McGinn there as he acknowledges the shot.
Texas tries a head kick but it misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Texas as he connects with a hook.
Texas just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Texas keeps McGinn at a distance using the push kick.
Texas jabs at McGinn's body.
Texas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGinn ducks under a wild hook from Texas.
McGinn tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Texas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Texas lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McGinn avoids a kick to the body.
McGinn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGinn drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Texas defends it well.
Texas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGinn changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Texas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McGinn doesn't seem bothered though.
Texas misses with a head kick.
McGinn takes a kick to the side of the head.
Texas throws a front kick aimed at McGinn's knee but McGinn avoids it well.
McGinn blocks a head kick by Texas.
McGinn feints the counter takedown.
Texas connects with an inside leg kick.
McGinn avoids the head kick by Texas.
#T2#
McGinn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Texas is fending him off so far but McGinn persists. Nope, Texas circles away and we're back to standing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Texas.
Texas connects with a solid leg kick.
Texas lands a nice hook to McGinn's body. McGinn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Texas lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McGinn has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McGinn and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McGinn.
McGinn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Texas.
McGinn shoots in but no luck this time.
Johnny Texas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernard McGinn.
McGinn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T3#
Texas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Texas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Texas tries to score with a low kick but McGinn moves his leg out of the way.
Texas throws the kick towards the body but McGinn avoids it.
McGinn slips a jab and a cross from Texas.
Texas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McGinn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Texas pinned against the cage. Texas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Texas throws a hook but McGinn blocks it.
Texas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McGinn at a distance.
#T4#
Texas digs a good body shot into McGinn's ribs.
Texas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McGinn on the side of the head.
McGinn moves out of range as Texas throws a body kick.
That kick from Texas tenderised McGinn's leg. McGinn is trying to keep his angry face on.
Texas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McGinn changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McGinn looks for a takedown but Texas sprawls well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No luck for McGinn with that takedown attempt.
Texas lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Texas dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Texas. That's going to slow McGinn down.
Texas wants to slow McGinn down by chopping away at his legs.
Texas tries a head kick but it misses.
McGinn changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Texas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGinn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McGinn changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Texas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bernard McGinn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Texas cracks the inside of McGinn's front leg.
McGinn shoots in looking for a takedown. Texas tries to sprawl out of it but McGinn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Texas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGinn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T1#
McGinn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Texas tries to avoid it but McGinn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Texas to the ground. Texas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McGinn shoots in but no luck this time.
Johnny Texas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernard McGinn.
Texas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGinn was well out of range. Poor timing from Texas.
Texas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGinn can do to turn this around?
McGinn shoots in but no luck this time.
Texas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McGinn checks a leg kick.
McGinn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Johnny Texas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Texas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Texas throws a low kick but it's checked well by McGinn.
And McGinn tries to counter it with a takedown but Texas pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A solid leg kick lands there for Texas.
#T2#
Texas lands a front kick.#TD2#
McGinn drives through with a takedown into guard.
McGinn postures up in Texas's guard and throws a big left but Texas blocks it.
McGinn connects with a couple of short punches.
Texas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McGinn postures up in Texas's guard and throws a big left but Texas blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
McGinn has gone for a leg lock! Texas slips out almost immediately though and dives into McGinn's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
McGinn is looking for a triangle but Texas pushes his legs off easily.
Texas wants to stand but McGinn is controlling his posture from full guard. #T3##SUB2#
McGinn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Texas would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Texas stopping the sweep attempt from McGinn.
McGinn has a closed guard, preventing Texas from standing up. #SUB2#
McGinn looking for a guillotine here but Texas defends easily.
#SUB2#
McGinn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Texas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Texas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
McGinn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Texas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Texas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McGinn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McGinn keeping moving, preventing Texas from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
McGinn has an active guard here but Texas has managed to pass into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
McGinn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Texas pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Texas dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
McGinn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Texas does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Texas connects with an inside leg kick.
McGinn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Texas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McGinn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Texas avoids it really well and circles away.
Texas is looking to wear down McGinn with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGinn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Texas throws a head kick but McGinn moves out of range.
#T1#
Good work by McGinn as he checks the leg kick.
McGinn avoids the body shot from Texas.
Texas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Texas throws a hook but McGinn blocks it.
Texas throws out a leg kick but McGinn moves out of range and Texas only half commits.
McGinn feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
McGinn bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Texas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Texas takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SUB2#
McGinn working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
McGinn tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McGinn has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
McGinn throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The strikes coming from McGinn are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Bernard McGinn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Texas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McGinn wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
McGinn is trying to get an arm triangle but Texas is defending well. #SUB2#
McGinn looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Texas is looking for a sweep.#T3##SUB2#
McGinn goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Texas has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for McGinn but great work by Texas.
McGinn gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
McGinn is looking for a sweep. Texas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johnny Texas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
McGinn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Texas seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGinn is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Texas's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Texas's back!
Bernard McGinn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Texas is really stuck here.
Texas wants to control his opponent's hands but McGinn gets his hands free.
Texas avoids the strikes from McGinn. #SUB2#
Texas fending off the submission attempt from McGinn. #SUB2#
McGinn has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Texas has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Texas can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Texas showing good submission defense here.
Texas trying to control the hands but McGinn won't let him.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bernard McGinn.
I think Texas 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Texas!
A very excited looking Johnny Texas 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:
LFC 12
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Divnich ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McGinn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McGinn walks into a left hand.
Divnich misses with a combination
#TD#
and McGinn counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
McGinn not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Divnich wants to get back to his feet.
McGinn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McGinn has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
McGinn seems to be working for a kimura but Divnich defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
McGinn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
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!
McGinn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGinn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Divnich is trying to stand back up but McGinn is controlling him
McGinn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Divnich is trying to stand back up but McGinn is controlling him
McGinn with the ground and pound but Divnich uses the opportunity to regain guard.
McGinn passes Divnich's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Divnich taking some punishment here, with McGinn in his half guard. #CUT#
It looks like Maxim Divnich has been cut.
Divnich trying to control from the bottom.
Divnich pushes McGinn off looking to stand but McGinn dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB#
McGinn is working for a kimura here but Divnich manages to reverse the position and he's now in McGinn's guard.
#SUB#
Divnich is posturing up here but McGinn has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Divnich tries to roll out but it's too tight and Divnich has to tap! Slick submission there by McGinn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bernard McGinn!
An out of breath Bernard McGinn thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
LFC 8
Date: Nov 23, 2016 |
#R1#
A punch combination from McGinn misses.
McGinn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McDonald is looking to counter punch.
McDonald pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McGinn back to the cage. McDonald follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CL2#
McGinn has closed the distance and engaged McDonald in a clinch.
#TD2#
McGinn has clasped his hands together around McDonald's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SUB2#
McGinn is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McDonald knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McDonald is looking to regain half guard here but McGinn keeps moving and retains side control.
McDonald prevents McGinn from improving position. #SUB2#
McGinn wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McDonald, who protects the arm well.
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!
McDonald is looking for a sweep.#T1##SUB2#
McGinn is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McDonald is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McDonald is holding McGinn down, trying to stall.
McGinn controls the position.
McDonald is looking for a sweep.
McGinn moves into full mount! #SUB2#
McGinn has control of McDonald's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and McDonald regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB2#
McGinn is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but McDonald is surviving well by controlling McGinn's body position as best he can. #T2#
McGinn tries to control but McDonald wriggling away.
McDonald really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McDonald is trying desperately to improve position.
McGinn wants to control the pace but McDonald is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McDonald tries to reverse the position but McGinn maintains control.
McGinn lands a big elbow.
McGinn wants to control the pace but McDonald is squirming around nicely. #T3##SUB2#
McGinn is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but McDonald is surviving well by controlling McGinn's body position as best he can.
McGinn is landing with some decent strikes but McDonald is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
McDonald is looking to improve his position but McGinn isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
McGinn is working for a guillotine from mount but McDonald frees his head quite easily.
#SUB2#
McGinn has control of McDonald's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and McDonald regains control of the situation pretty easily.
McGinn lands a heavy elbow. #T4#
McDonald tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
McGinn goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now McDonald is on top in guard.
McDonald throws a big right hand that misses.
McDonald wants to control from the top but McGinn keeps moving.
McGinn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGinn has his hands on McDonald's head, controlling the position.
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but McGinn is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernard McGinn dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
McGinn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McDonald.
McGinn misses with a straight left.
The fight stays on the outside here - McDonald looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McGinn drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McDonald defends it well.
McDonald wants to clinch up but McGinn keeps it at a distance.
McGinn shoots in for a takedown but McDonald shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
McGinn clinches with his opponent.
McGinn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McDonald has a couple of punches blocked by McGinn.
McGinn is working for takedown but McDonald is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McGinn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McDonald lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGinn.
McDonald is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McGinn is keeping busy.
McGinn tries for a takedown. No joy.
Brodie McDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernard McGinn.#T1##BC#
McDonald manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
McGinn clinches up with McDonald and pushes him back against the cage.
McGinn looking for a takedown. #BC#
McDonald breaks from the clinch.
McGinn shoots in for a double leg but McDonald sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
McGinn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McDonald is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McDonald taking a breather.
McDonald tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGinn avoids it.#BC#
McDonald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
McDonald goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice takedown defense from McDonald. No joy for McGinn on that attempt.
McGinn tries for a takedown but McDonald sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McGinn is breathing heavily.
McGinn with a poor takedown
and McDonald counters with a head kick.
McGinn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses.
McDonald misses with a head kick.
McGinn takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Brodie McDonald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
McDonald tries to sprawl but McGinn drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
McGinn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McGinn prevents McDonald from improving his position.#SUB2#
McGinn is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McDonald has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
McDonald holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
McGinn trying to pass the guard but McDonald defending well.
McDonald trying to control but McGinn postures up.
McDonald is looking to improve his position.
McDonald won't allow McGinn to pass to mount.
McDonald tries to get to full guard but McGinn has control of the leg.
McGinn is looking to advance position but McDonald won't allow it.
Bernard McGinn has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McGinn prevents McDonald from improving his position.
McGinn tries to pass to full mount but McDonald defends it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
McGinn postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for McDonald to stand up.
McDonald rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGinn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice takedown defense from McDonald. No joy for McGinn on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brodie McDonald dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice takedown defense from McDonald. No joy for McGinn on that attempt.
McGinn dives in for a single leg takedown but McDonald sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McDonald misses with a double jab.
McGinn has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
McGinn throws a wild body kick that McDonald sees coming a mile off.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
McDonald scores with a crisp jab that stopped McGinn in his tracks.
McDonald goes for a double leg but McGinn avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McGinn continues to drive forward.
McDonald ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGinn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McDonald but McDonald pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Brodie McDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernard McGinn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
McDonald gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McDonald keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McGinn's efforts to push away.#T1#
McDonald unloads a knee to the mid-section. McGinn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McDonald landing knees to the head.
McGinn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McDonald misses with a knee strike.
#TD2#
McGinn turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and McGinn manages to end up in side control.
McDonald wants to get back to his feet but McGinn is dominant here and he's now got McDonald's back!
McDonald covers up after that shot from McGinn.
#SUB2#
McDonald preventing the rear naked choke attempt from McGinn.
McGinn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McDonald breaks McGinn's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
McDonald got a little sloppy there for a moment and McGinn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McDonald has managed to get both his arms back between McGinn's legs - danger averted.
McDonald throws an elbow that misses. McGinn uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McDonald's guard. Nice move by McGinn!#REVB#
McDonald keeping moving, preventing McGinn from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGinn looking to pass the guard.
McDonald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McGinn scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McGinn slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T3#
McDonald manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
McDonald is defending against the submission attempts here by McGinn.
McDonald is trying to stand.
McDonald misses with some strikes from the bottom.
McDonald trying to control here.
McGinn trying to pass the guard but McDonald defending well.
McDonald tries to roll over but McGinn keeps him under control.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McDonald slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McGinn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McGinn is still trying to improve position.
McDonald trying to keep a closed guard but McGinn is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
McGinn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES#
McDonald kicks McGinn off and gets to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Brodie McDonald.
I think McDonald 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brodie McDonald!
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Event:
HFC 14 Mccarthy vs. Behpour
Date: Oct 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Nikolaevich or perhaps it was just good defense by McGinn, which made it look bad.
Some bone on bone action there as McGinn checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL#
McGinn has Nikolaevich up against the ropes in a clinch.
McGinn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nikolaevich blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD2#
Nikolaevich ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Nikolaevich no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SU#
McGinn gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Nikolaevich has managed to clinch.
McGinn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC2#
Nikolaevich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Nikolaevich changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McGinn tries to avoid it but Nikolaevich manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McGinn to the ground. McGinn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nikolaevich lands with an uppercut that bounces McGinn off the ropes and back into range.#CL#
McGinn has closed the distance and engaged Nikolaevich in a clinch.
Nikolaevich tries to pull guard but McGinn holds him up against the ropes and eventually Nikolaevich drops back down to his feet.
Bernard McGinn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladlen Nikolaevich.
McGinn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nikolaevich's efforts to push away.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nikolaevich.#BC#
McGinn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGinn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nikolaevich misses with a head kick.
#T2##CL#
McGinn rushes Nikolaevich and presses him up against the ropes.
McGinn prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nikolaevich wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nikolaevich looking for a takedown.
McGinn lands an elbow that stopped Nikolaevich in his tracks for a moment.
Nikolaevich fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2#
Nikolaevich works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGinn is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T3#
Nikolaevich trying to control the position from guard on top but McGinn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGinn keeping full guard, as Nikolaevich tries to pass.
Nikolaevich sitting in guard here, content to control. #ES#
McGinn wriggles free and stands up. #T4#
McGinn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nikolaevich replies with a solid counter kick to the body but McGinn blocks it well.
Bernard McGinn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGinn falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Nikolaevich decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McGinn's guard.
Nikolaevich trying to control but McGinn is working from the bottom. #ES#
McGinn manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the ropes.
Nikolaevich looks winded!
Nikolaevich misses with a body punch.
Nikolaevich can't break the clinch.
Nikolaevich changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McGinn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernard McGinn dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
McGinn swinging wildly here.
Nikolaevich tries to clinch there but McGinn circles away.
McGinn sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
McGinn lands the left hand.#CL#
Nikolaevich tries to keep at a distance but McGinn has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
McGinn is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Nikolaevich can't fight it off and eventually McGinn manages to take the fight to the floor. Nikolaevich looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nikolaevich is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McGinn is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikolaevich trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Nikolaevich 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#
Nikolaevich is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGinn is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
McGinn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nikolaevich has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McGinn has managed to get both his arms back between Nikolaevich's legs - danger averted.
Nikolaevich manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McGinn manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
McGinn is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nikolaevich is controlling him. #T2#
Nikolaevich trying to control the position from guard on top but McGinn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGinn wants to stand up but Nikolaevich is controlling him.
McGinn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nikolaevich can do to turn this around?#ES#
The fighters are working up against the ropes. McGinn manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the ropes.
Nikolaevich creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McGinn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
McGinn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Nikolaevich shoots in looking for a takedown but McGinn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nikolaevich's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
McGinn gets a double leg takedown into Nikolaevich's guard.
Nikolaevich is breathing heavily.
Nikolaevich wants to stand up but McGinn is controlling him.
Nikolaevich is pulling down on McGinn's head to control his posture.
McGinn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nikolaevich on the ground.
McGinn working some strikes from top position.#T4#
Nikolaevich looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Nikolaevich looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McGinn is looking to stand up but Nikolaevich won't let him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
McGinn clinches up with Nikolaevich and pushes him back against the ropes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stalling in the clinch from McGinn.
McGinn prevents the takedown attempt.
McGinn has a couple of punches blocked by Nikolaevich.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernard McGinn dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
McGinn throws a right and a left that Nikolaevich avoids nicely.
McGinn tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Nikolaevich manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nikolaevich defending well as McGinn loads up on a big left hand.
Nikolaevich goes for a double leg but McGinn avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as McGinn continues to drive forward.#CL#
McGinn clinches up with Nikolaevich and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Nikolaevich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGinn misses with a two punch combination.
Bernard McGinn is winning the standup battle so far.
Nikolaevich avoids the head kick by McGinn.
Nikolaevich avoids the body shot from McGinn.
Nikolaevich is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikolaevich looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McGinn is fending him off so far but Nikolaevich persists. Nope, McGinn circles away and we're back to standing.
Nikolaevich tries for a takedown but McGinn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bernard McGinn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladlen Nikolaevich.#TD2#
Nikolaevich closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Nikolaevich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nikolaevich prevents McGinn from escaping the position.#T1#
McGinn gets back to half guard.
Nikolaevich wants to pass to mount but McGinn is defending the position.
McGinn tries to kick Nikolaevich off but Nikolaevich keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nikolaevich in particular looking to stall.
Nikolaevich missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nikolaevich content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McGinn stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Nikolaevich gets caught flat footed, as McGinn shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McGinn prevents Nikolaevich from getting back to his feet.
McGinn preventing the sweep.
Nikolaevich keeping moving, preventing McGinn from controlling successfully. #SU#
McGinn gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL#
McGinn rushes Nikolaevich and presses him up against the ropes.
Nikolaevich is looking to control McGinn's arms but McGinn gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nikolaevich has his back to the ropes. #T3#
Nikolaevich stops a takedown attempt from McGinn.
Nikolaevich is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGinn is defending well for now.
Nikolaevich tries for a takedown but McGinn manages to get underhooks.
#BC#
McGinn breaks the clinch.
No luck for McGinn with that takedown attempt.
McGinn moves in looking to clinch but Nikolaevich pushes him off.
Bernard McGinn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGinn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nikolaevich circles away quickly and effectively.
Nikolaevich doesn't manage to clinch there - McGinn circles away.
Nikolaevich tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGinn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGinn misses with a double jab.
Nikolaevich with the counter takedown but McGinn avoids it easily.#T4#
A left and a right from McGinn both land. Nice combination.
McGinn misses with a few strikes there.
McGinn tries to clinch but Nikolaevich is having none of it.
Bernard McGinn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD2#
Nikolaevich shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nikolaevich trying to control but McGinn is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Nikolaevich gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGinn circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGinn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Nikolaevich paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vladlen Nikolaevich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGinn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bernard McGinn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McGinn 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bernard McGinn!
An out of breath Bernard McGinn thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
HFC 11 Faber vs. Powell
Date: Oct 05, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Conlon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGinn, pushing him back against the ropes.#BC2#
McGinn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
McGinn closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Conlon to the mat! Conlon manages to get full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Conlon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McGinn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McGinn trying to control but Conlon is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Conlon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McGinn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Conlon is tightening it up a little... McGinn has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! McGinn reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! McGinn taps out! Nice BJJ there by Conlon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Brendan Conlon!
Brendan Conlon is the new lightweight champion!
Brendan Conlon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
HFC 8 McCarthy vs. Foster
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Stallone shoots in and drives through. McGinn sprawls well.
Johnny Stallone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stallone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGinn half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A head kick by Stallone misses #TD#
and McGinn counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stallone won't be happy with that. #SUB#
McGinn has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Stallone is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. McGinn yanks on the arm and Stallone is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by McGinn.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bernard McGinn!
Bernard McGinn thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Johnny Stallone was interviewed post fight and said 'Head's up. Let's go for the next one.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 06, 2016 |
#R1#
McGinn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Silva appears to be looking for a big counter.
McGinn has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Silva moves into the clinch.
McGinn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Silva fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Alex Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernard McGinn.
McGinn shoots in but Silva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Silva swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McGinn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Silva's waist but Silva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McGinn off to one side.
McGinn keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Silva has McGinn up against the cage in a clinch.
McGinn wants a takedown but no success here.
Silva will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McGinn up against the cage.
Silva fails to pull guard.
#T1##BC#
Silva manages to break the clinch.
Silva misses with a head kick.
#TD2#
McGinn looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
Silva has his feet on McGinn's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Silva tries to clinch up but McGinn circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Silva drives through and clinches with McGinn against the cage.
Silva tries to pull guard but McGinn won't allow it.
McGinn has Silva pressed against the cage, preventing Silva from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McGinn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McGinn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Silva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Silva gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McGinn to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Silva has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
Silva keeping full guard, as McGinn tries to pass.
McGinn trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGinn might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Silva haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T3#
McGinn won't allow Silva to get back to his feet.
McGinn trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but McGinn is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
McGinn looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Silva!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by McGinn.
Silva is not content to let McGinn control the position. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McGinn scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Silva to see if he's OK.
Silva is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McGinn working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
An elbow from McGinn crashes against the mat.
#SUB2#
McGinn thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McGinn in side control, throwing shots but Silva defends.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Alex Silva will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Silva wants to clinch.
A combination from Silva does no damage.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown but McGinn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Silva's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Silva throws a shot to the body.
#TD2#
McGinn bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Check out the look on McGinn's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Silva looks to move to half guard but instead McGinn has passed into mount! Damn!
McGinn fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
McGinn in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#ROC2#
Silva is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGinn tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Oh Silva is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Silva wants to control but McGinn is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGinn connects with a bit shot that sees Silva covering up! More strikes from McGinn and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! McGinn is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bernard McGinn!
An out of breath Bernard McGinn thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Alex Silva had this to say: 'I'll keep training and I want the revenge.'.
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