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Event:
HFC 43
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Taylor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taylor throws out a leg kick but Macleod moves out of range and Taylor only half commits.
Taylor fails with a takedown attempt.
Macleod scores with a head kick.
#CUT#
It looks like Jason Taylor has been cut.
Macleod connects with a high kick.
Macleod throws a push kick but Taylor slaps the foot to one side.
Macleod has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FIERCE in the buildup to the fight.
Taylor avoids the head kick by Macleod.
Taylor goes for a double leg but Macleod avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Macleod continues to drive forward.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown but Macleod shows good takedown defense.
Duncan Macleod has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Taylor.
Taylor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Macleod.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor looks to land a combination but Macleod avoids it well.
As Taylor tries to get set, Macleod tries to push him back and clinch up but Taylor manages to avoid the attempt.
Taylor 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.
Taylor dives in and grabs Macleod's left leg, looking for a takedown. Macleod pushes down on Taylor's head and hops out.
Taylor blocks a head kick by Macleod.
Taylor throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Macleod looks to land a combination. Taylor sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taylor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T1#
Taylor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Macleod sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Macleod throws a sloppy head kick and Taylor moves out of range easily.
Taylor darts in looking for a takedown but Macleod gets double underhooks and turns Taylor into the cage.
Taylor shoots in looking for a takedown but Macleod manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Taylor's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Macleod scores with a nice body kick.
Taylor shoots in but Macleod avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Macleod buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#TD2#
Taylor fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Macleod sprawls well initially but Taylor persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Macleod is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Taylor's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Taylor's back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taylor is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Macleod keeps control of the position easily here as Taylor tries to buck him off.
Taylor trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T2#
Macleod controlling well, preventing Taylor from escaping the position.
Macleod controls the action.
Taylor is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Macleod wants to control but Taylor is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Macleod just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Taylor rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T3#
Taylor keeping hold of Macleod's head, controlling as best he can.
Macleod trying to mount his opponent but Taylor defends it.
Taylor works his way to full guard. Good work.
Taylor throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Macleod is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Macleod wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving.
Taylor is trying to control the position but Macleod postures up. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Macleod wants to pass the guard but Taylor is keeping the position.
Taylor is trying to keep Macleod in close.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Taylor throws the kick towards the body but Macleod avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Macleod. #TD2#
Taylor looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Taylor is keen to just control but Macleod is a slippery customer.
Taylor thows a huge punch but Macleod dodges it nicely.
Taylor takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Taylor missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duncan Macleod dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Taylor's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Taylor darts in looking for a takedown but Macleod gets double underhooks and turns Taylor into the cage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Macleod misses with a double jab.
Macleod throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Taylor checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Taylor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Macleod seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Macleod displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Taylor.
Macleod will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Macleod misses with a two punch combination.
Macleod throws a wild body kick that Taylor sees coming a mile off.
Taylor replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Macleod blocks it well.
Duncan Macleod is winning the standup battle so far.
Taylor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Macleod has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Taylor throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Duncan Macleod has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Taylor.
Macleod is looking to slow Taylor down with leg kicks.
Macleod lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Macleod blocks a head kick by Taylor.
#T1#
Taylor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Macleod.
Taylor moves out of range of the body kick.
Taylor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Macleod circles away.
Taylor has a takedown stuffed.
Macleod tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Taylor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Macleod misses with a two punch combination.
Macleod throws a half hearted mid kick.
Taylor pushes Macleod away with a front kick.
Macleod turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Macleod throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Taylor counters with a takedown into side control.
Taylor landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taylor in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Taylor working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#T2#
Macleod takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Taylor wants to take a breather but Macleod manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Taylor.
Taylor sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Taylor with a nice head shot there.
Macleod wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Macleod controls Taylor momentarily but Taylor frees himself.
Taylor not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Macleod is pulling down on Taylor's head to control his posture.
Macleod is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taylor can do to turn this around?
Taylor trying to control but Macleod is working from the bottom.
Taylor throws a big elbow that misses. #ES#
Macleod manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC2#
Taylor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Taylor tried to score with a low kick but Macleod checks it.
Macleod misses with a head kick.
Macleod connects with an inside leg kick.
Taylor will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Macleod rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taylor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Taylor is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Taylor on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Taylor throws a head kick but Macleod moves out of range.
It looked like Macleod was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Taylor takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Macleod tries to land a leg kick but Taylor saw it coming and moves away.
Taylor blocks a head kick by Macleod.
Macleod looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
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!
Taylor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Macleod as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Taylor shoots in and gets a takedown into Macleod's guard.
Taylor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duncan Macleod dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jason Taylor's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Macleod 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.
Taylor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Taylor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Macleod sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Macleod avoids the head kick by Taylor.
Taylor explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Macleod goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A punch combination from Macleod misses.
Macleod misses with a two punch combination.
Macleod throws a nice looking combination but Taylor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Macleod throws a push kick but Taylor slaps the foot to one side.
As Macleod backs off Taylor throws a huge counter combo but Macleod manages to avoid it all.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Taylor.
Taylor moves out of range as Macleod strikes.
Macleod throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macleod misses with a body kick.
Taylor wants to counter with a clinch but Macleod pushes him away.
Macleod pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - Macleod scores with a four punch combination!
Macleod throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Macleod shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1#
Taylor finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Taylor throws a push kick but Macleod slaps the foot to one side.
Macleod seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Taylor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Macleod pinned against the cage. Macleod gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Macleod tries to counter by clinching up but Taylor breaks away and moves out of range.#TD2#
Macleod gets caught flat footed, as Taylor shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Taylor stands up over Macleod, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Taylor looking to sit in guard and control but Macleod gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Taylor is trying to control the position but Macleod postures up.
Macleod stopping the sweep attempt from Taylor.
Taylor keeps trying to improve his position.#T2#
Taylor working a defensive guard here.
Macleod trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taylor is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Jason Taylor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Taylor throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Taylor throwing shots but Macleod is blocking nicely.
Taylor scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Taylor trying to control the action but Macleod is working from the bottom. #T3#
Taylor throwing shots but Macleod is blocking nicely. #ES#
Macleod manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Taylor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Macleod sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Duncan Macleod has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Taylor.
Macleod misses with a two punch combination.
Taylor darts in looking for a takedown but Macleod gets double underhooks and turns Taylor into the cage.
Duncan Macleod is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Macleod throws a head kick that misses.
Macleod throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Taylor counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Taylor scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor trying to control but Macleod is working from the bottom.
Taylor throws a big elbow that misses.
Duncan Macleod is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Taylor scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Taylor lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Macleod is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Taylor landing with the ground and pound.
Taylor stays in close to Macleod's body and controls the position.
Jason Taylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taylor postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
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 Duncan Macleod.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Macleod, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duncan Macleod!
During a confident post fight interview, Duncan Macleod thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
HFC 38
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Taylor throws a sloppy head kick and Macleod moves out of range easily.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Macleod sprawls well. Macleod wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Taylor gets slowly back to his feet.
Macleod seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Taylor is looking to chop away at Macleod's legs.
Taylor misses with a kick to the body.
Macleod bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Taylor shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Macleod wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Taylor trying to move into half guard but instead Macleod has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Taylor looking for a sweep. Not yet Taylor, not yet.
Taylor striking off his back but it's not causing Macleod any problems.
Taylor has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at English Top Team - THE Hybrid Gym (11 ELITE ). Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Taylor keeping full guard, as Macleod tries to pass.
Macleod has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SU#
Macleod decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Taylor, up you get! #T1#
Taylor misses with a head kick.
Macleod has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FIERCE in the buildup to the fight.
Macleod throws a wild body kick that Taylor sees coming a mile off.
Macleod slaps away a takedown attempt from Taylor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Macleod throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Macleod misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Macleod feints a jab promting Taylor to slip. Macleod then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Taylor slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#TD2#
Taylor dives in and scores a takedown into Macleod's guard.
Taylor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Taylor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Macleod is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taylor stops Macleod from standing up.
Taylor is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
Macleod wants to sweep but no luck.
Macleod utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Taylor postures up and lands a big shot to Macleod's brow.
Macleod keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taylor showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Macleod has momentary wrist control but Taylor slips an elbow through the middle.
Taylor with a flurry of punches that miss.
Taylor trying to control but Macleod is working from the bottom.
Taylor might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Macleod haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T3#
Taylor postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Taylor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Taylor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Macleod had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Taylor defends it easily.
Taylor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Macleod manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Taylor manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Taylor controls Macleod momentarily but Macleod frees himself. #T4#
Macleod tries to stand but Taylor is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor controls Macleod momentarily but Macleod frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Taylor is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Taylor looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
It looks like Taylor might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Macleod working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taylor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jason Taylor will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Macleod is looking to slow Taylor down with leg kicks.
Macleod looks for the body kick but Taylor saw that one coming.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Macleod.
Macleod throws a series of punches but Taylor avoids them all with ease.
Taylor shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Macleod wants to slow Taylor down by chopping away at his legs.
Macleod throws a wild body kick that Taylor sees coming a mile off.#TD2#
Taylor throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Macleod tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Taylor is in Macleod's guard.
Taylor lands a couple of elbows.
Taylor showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Macleod is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor distracts Macleod with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1##ES#
Macleod scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Macleod takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#TD2#
Taylor throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Macleod tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Taylor is in Macleod's guard.
Taylor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Taylor throws a strike but Macleod rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Macleod postures up.
Macleod trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Taylor lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Jason Taylor has got the better of the ground game so far.
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!
Macleod looking for a sweep. Not yet Macleod, not yet.
Taylor trying to control but Macleod is working from the bottom.
Taylor passes Macleod's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
Taylor is looking to advance position but Macleod won't allow it.
Macleod keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Macleod is trying to stand back up but Taylor is controlling him
Taylor controlling the action here.
Taylor is nestled in close to Macleod, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Taylor wants to free his trapped foot but Macleod is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Taylor sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Macleod defending well though. #T3#
Macleod taking some punishment here, with Taylor in his half guard.
Taylor working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Macleod's thigh. Macleod counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Taylor trying to control but Macleod is working from the bottom.
Taylor lands a couple of digs.
Taylor lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Macleod utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Taylor preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Macleod keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Taylor is in close to Macleod's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Taylor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Taylor lands a couple of elbows.
Taylor lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Taylor controlling from the top position.
Taylor postures up in Macleod's guard and throws a big left but Macleod blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Taylor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Taylor misses with a head kick.
Macleod throws a head kick but Taylor moves out of range.
Macleod lands with a slapping head kick.
Taylor misses with a few strikes there.
Macleod throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Macleod looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Macleod misses with a head kick.
Taylor wants to counter with a clinch but Macleod pushes him away.
Macleod displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Taylor.
Taylor tries to land a leg kick but Macleod saw it coming and moves away.
Taylor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taylor throws a shot to the body.
Macleod misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Taylor.
A nice inside leg kick there by Macleod. That's going to slow Taylor down.
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!
Taylor scores with a nice body kick.
Duncan Macleod is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Macleod looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Macleod fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Macleod takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#TD2#
Taylor shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Taylor is trying to control the action in half guard but Macleod is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Taylor working over Macleod with some ground and pound. Macleod looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Taylor drops an elbow to the side of Macleod's head.
Taylor winds up and cracks Macleod with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Taylor winds up and cracks Macleod with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Taylor is trying to control. Macleod wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Taylor tries to pass to full mount but Macleod defends it.
Taylor throwing shots but Macleod is blocking nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taylor has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Taylor working the ground and pound effectively.
The referee warns Macleod that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Taylor breaks from Macleod's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Taylor with good strikes from the mount here!#T3#
Taylor working away from the top, dropping strikes.#ROC2#
Macleod is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Taylor! Macleod is hurt baaadly! Taylor is firing away with more strikes - Macleod is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Taylor!
An out of breath Jason Taylor 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 34
Date: Jan 14, 2017 |
#R1#
A head kick by Macleod misses
and DePalma counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A jab lands there for DePalma.
DePalma blocks the body kick.
Macleod pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little jabbing left from DePalma on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A combination from Macleod does no damage.
DePalma blocks a head kick by Macleod.
Macleod tries to land a body kick
and DePalma makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Macleod really felt that one!
Macleod misses with a kick to the body.
Macleod throws a leg kick that is checked
and DePalma counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Macleod misses the shot to the body.
DePalma connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Macleod throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and DePalma counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Macleod thinking.
Macleod is breathing heavily.
Macleod throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#KD2#
and DePalma counters with a crisp right hand that drops Macleod! DePalma lets Macleod back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Macleod is rocked!
A shot to the body from Macleod misses
and DePalma counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Louie DePalma!
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Event:
SP ICON 2.0: ROTR - 205 rd 1
Date: Dec 18, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Macleod gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mill to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mill looking to pass the guard.
Mill won't allow Macleod to sweep him here.
Mill stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Macleod swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Macleod looking for a sweep. Not yet Macleod, not yet.
Mill stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Macleod swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Macleod wants to stand but Mill is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Macleod definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mill forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Mill tries to pass to full mount but Macleod defends it.
Macleod is staying active underneath Mill, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mill is looking to advance position but Macleod won't allow it.
Mill moves into full mount! Macleod won't be happy about that!
Mill trying to control but Macleod is having none of it. #SUB2#
Mill swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Macleod is now in Mill's guard. A big mistake from Mill there, giving up the dominant position!
Macleod trying to control the position from guard on top but Mill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Macleod wants to pass the guard but Mill is keeping the position.
Mill looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Macleod trying to control the position from guard on top but Mill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mill tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Macleod content to stall in guard here.
Mill thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Mill wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Macleod trying to control the position from guard on top but Mill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mill is looking to sweep but instead, Macleod has passed into half guard.
Macleod trying to control from half guard but Mill is working away.
Mill is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Macleod lands a nice short elbow.
Mill wants to get back to full guard.
Mill keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Macleod is controlling the pace.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SU#
Macleod postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Mill to stand up.
Duncan Macleod is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mill will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Macleod appears to be looking for a big counter.
Macleod feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mill's calf.
Macleod scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Macleod throws a series of punches but Mill avoids them all with ease.
Macleod lands with a slapping head kick.
Mill takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#TD2#
Mill shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Macleod manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Macleod keeping full guard, as Mill tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mill preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duncan Macleod dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Mill throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Macleod was covering up waiting for the punch and Mill finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mill content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Mill is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Macleod is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Macleod has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Mill tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mill manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Macleod manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Macleod keeping moving, preventing Mill from controlling successfully. #T1#
Mill prevents Macleod from getting back to his feet.
Mill passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Macleod wants to control but Mill postures up.#SUB2#
Mill goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Macleod has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mill but great work by Macleod.
Mill sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mill is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SU#
Macleod stands up and beckons Mill to join him on the feet.
Mill takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Macleod lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Macleod throws a nice head kick!
Macleod throws a head kick that half lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Macleod looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mill looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Macleod is fending him off so far but Mill persists. Nope, Macleod circles away and we're back to standing.
Mill dives in and grabs Macleod's left leg, looking for a takedown. Macleod pushes down on Mill's head and hops out.
Macleod lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mill's sensitive parts.
Macleod lands a head kick!
Kyle Mill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mill takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mill is breathing heavily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Macleod. Mill shrugs it off though. #TD2#
Mill shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Macleod is trying to defend but Mill finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Macleod makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T3##KD#
Macleod lands a big head kick that sends Mill tumbling to the mat! Macleod takes a step backwards and waves Mill back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Mill is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Kyle Mill has been cut.
Macleod is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mill can do to turn this around?#KD#
Macleod lands a big head kick that sends Mill tumbling to the mat! Macleod takes a step backwards and waves Mill back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Mill is still on wobbly legs! Can Macleod finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Macleod feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Mill collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Duncan Macleod!
A relieved looking Duncan Macleod thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
SP ICON 2.0: Strike Three
Date: Nov 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Harley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Macleod sprawls well. Macleod wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Harley gets slowly back to his feet.
Macleod fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Harley has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Harley tries to clinch there but Macleod circles away.
Harley could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Macleod tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Harley blocks a head kick by Macleod.
Harley changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Harley wants to clinch.
Harley shoots in but no luck this time.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Macleod.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harley fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Macleod avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Topper Harley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Macleod does no damage.
Harley takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT2#
It looks like Topper Harley has been cut.
Harley misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T1#
Harley throws a one two combo.
Harley looks to score with a jab to the body but Macleod is just out of range.
Macleod throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Harley throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A left lands for Harley.
Harley is breathing heavily.
Harley avoids the head kick by Macleod.
Harley goes for a double leg but Macleod avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Macleod continues to drive forward.
Harley throws a looping overhand right but Macleod ducks down to avoid it.
Harley throws an off balance right hand
#CL2#
and Macleod counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
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!#BC2#
Macleod's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Macleod throws a series of punches but Harley moves out of range.
Macleod plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Duncan Macleod is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harley tries to clinch up but Macleod circles away and keeps his distance.
Macleod pushes Harley away with a front kick.
Macleod throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Harley's head.#KD2#
Macleod lands a big head kick that sends Harley tumbling to the mat! Macleod takes a step backwards and waves Harley back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Harley is rocked!
Harley dodges the punch combination from Macleod.
Oh Harley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Macleod thows a body kick. Harley tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Harley seems to have got his legs back now.
A thudding body kick lands there by Macleod!
Harley takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Some wild striking there from Macleod.
Macleod scores with a head kick.
Harley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Macleod moves out of range of the strikes.
Macleod dodges the punch combination from Harley.
Macleod avoids a punch combination nicely.
Macleod throws a right and a left that both miss.#T3#
A slapping body kick lands there for Macleod.
Macleod plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Macleod misses with a jab, cross combination.
Harley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Macleod tries to bum rush Harley with a series of wild strikes but Harley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Harley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Macleod moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Macleod escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Macleod throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Macleod scores with a head kick. Harley tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A solid body kick from Macleod.
Macleod misses with a few strikes there.
We've been informed that Macleod has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Macleod throws a nice outside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Harley misses the target.
Jab by Macleod.#T4#
Macleod throws a head kick that Harley semi-blocks.
Macleod throws a right and a left that Harley avoids nicely.
Macleod moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Macleod goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Some wild striking there from Macleod.
Macleod scores with a kick to the midsection.
Harley misses with a wild combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Macleod lands with a nice body kick.
Macleod throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Macleod connects with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duncan Macleod dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Topper Harley's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Macleod fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Macleod misses with a head kick.
Harley pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Macleod back to the cage. Harley follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Macleod throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Macleod slips a jab and a cross from Harley.
Macleod pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Harley back to the cage. Macleod follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Macleod circles away from the clinch attempt.
Macleod is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Macleod connects with a high kick.
Harley misses with a jab, cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Macleod misses.
Macleod bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Macleod looks to land a combination but Harley avoids it well.
Harley loads up on a big right hand but Macleod slips the punch.
Macleod connects with a high kick.
Macleod throws a nice head kick!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Macleod fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Harley has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#KD2#
Macleod connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Harley to the floor! Macleod dives in looking for the finish!#T1#
Macleod looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Macleod has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Harley is looking to get to half guard.
Macleod lands a couple of good shots and Harley has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Macleod controls the position.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Harley's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Macleod is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Let's hope that Macleod has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Harley trying to control the hands but Macleod won't let him. #T3#
Harley is trying to stand back up.
Harley might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Macleod really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Harley.#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.
Macleod is continuing to stall.
The adventures of Macleod the control monster continue. Boring.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duncan Macleod showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Topper Harley's cut.
That's time! Harley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Macleod lands with a kick to the temple. Harley shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Macleod throws a head kick but Harley moves out of range.
Macleod lands a head kick!
Harley will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Macleod misses with a hook to the body
and Harley counters with a one-two to the body.
Harley wants to clinch.
Macleod misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Harley blocks a head kick by Macleod.
Harley has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Macleod.
Harley tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Topper Harley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harley takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
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!
Harley cracks Macleod with an open hand slap.
Macleod has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Macleod thumps Harley with a low kick.
Harley throws a wild body kick that Macleod sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Harley cracks Macleod with a good jab.
Macleod throws a head kick but Harley moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Harley cracks Macleod with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Macleod lands with a nice body kick. #KD2#
Macleod lands a big head kick that sends Harley tumbling to the mat! Macleod takes a step backwards and waves Harley back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Macleod! Harley is out on his feet! Macleod rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Harley is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Harley is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Duncan Macleod!
Duncan Macleod 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:
SP ICON 2.0: Reinvention
Date: Nov 06, 2016 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Karate.
An inside leg kick lands from Karate.
Macleod throws a half hearted mid kick.
Macleod misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Joey Karate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karate tries a head kick but it misses.
A good leg kick by Karate.
Macleod pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Macleod has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA London in the buildup to the fight.
Macleod fails to land with a series of punches.
Macleod tries a head kick but it misses.
Karate lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2#
Karate gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Karate makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Karate.
A short right from Karate.
Macleod can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Macleod manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karate lands with a kick to the temple. Macleod shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#
It looks like Duncan Macleod has been cut.
Macleod tries a low kick but Karate avoids it.
Macleod plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Karate misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
Macleod lands with a kick to the temple. Karate shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Karate goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Karate chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Macleod can pounce on him.
Macleod misses with a few strikes there.
Karate throws a powerful right kick. Macleod tried to block low but the kick was high! Macleod was taken right off of his feet! Karate jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Joey Karate!
An out of breath Joey Karate 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:
SP ICON 2.0: Earth 2
Date: Oct 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Macleod blocks a leg kick.
Tyson looks to land a right hand but Macleod moved out of range.
Tyson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tyson connects with a body shot that sends Macleod's belly button to the back.
Macleod pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A slapping leg kick lands for Macleod.
Jab from Tyson.
Macleod misses the jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tyson.
Macleod tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #KD#
Macleod lands a big head kick that sends Tyson tumbling to the mat! Macleod takes a step backwards and waves Tyson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Leroy Tyson has been cut.
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!
Macleod lands a big head kick that sends Tyson to the canvas! Macleod follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Duncan Macleod!
Duncan Macleod thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
SP ICON 2.0: Ground Zero
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Macleod swivels and escapes.
Macleod throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Macleod pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Macleod throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Macleod throws a nice head kick!
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Macleod circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Macleod as Johnson shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Macleod goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Macleod cracks the inside of Johnson's front leg.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Macleod chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Macleod sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Macleod.
Macleod throws a head kick that misses.
Macleod misses with the body kick#TD#
so Johnson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2#
Macleod is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Johnson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Macleod pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Macleod pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Johnson back to the cage. Macleod follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T1#
Macleod feints a jab promting Johnson to slip. Macleod then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Johnson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Macleod thows a leg kick but Johnson checks it #TD#
and Johnson counters with a shoot takedown. Macleod fights it but they end up in guard. #ES2#
Macleod has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Johnson is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Johnson jumps guard but Macleod turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Macleod to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Macleod breaks from the clinch.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Macleod defends it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Macleod misses the shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
Duncan Macleod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Johnson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Johnson lands in his opponent's guard.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Macleod keeps moving. #T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macleod has Johnson pulled in close to control his posture.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Macleod swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Macleod is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Macleod's guard.
Johnson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Macleod! #SUB#
Johnson working for a guillotine from mount but Macleod is in no mood to give up. #T3#
Macleod working to try and regain half guard.
Macleod wants to try and get back to his feet.
Johnson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Macleod is looking to escape.
Johnson controlling the position easily from mount.
Johnson pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Macleod is desperately trying to improve his position but Johnson has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Johnson working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Macleod turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Johnson off and cradles Macleod's limp body as Johnson celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Anthony Johnson!
Anthony Johnson 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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