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Event:
CACC 196: Krawlee vs Yeboah
Date: May 09, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Frank Andersson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Buster McDiggle!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Andersson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for McDiggle! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Andersson (4) vs (0) McDiggle
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#
Andersson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Andersson working away.#SUB#
Andersson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McDiggle wants to control but Andersson postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Andersson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McDiggle, who protects the arm well.
Andersson has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Andersson (6) vs (0) McDiggle#SUB#
Andersson working for a submission but McDiggle is keeping him at bay. #T1#
McDiggle is squirming around, avoiding Andersson's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Andersson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… McDiggle is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by McDiggle and Andersson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB#
Andersson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, McDiggle has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Andersson but great work by McDiggle. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Andersson (6) vs (4) McDiggle
My spies in Navy Street MMA inform me that McDiggle has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
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.
McDiggle working away.
McDiggle slows the pace down.
McDiggle tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T2#
Andersson tries to bench press McDiggle off him but McDiggle keeps the position.
McDiggle in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Andersson is trying to improve his position.
Andersson is working hard here to advance position.
Andersson is trying to control McDiggle's posture but McDiggle avoids it. #T3#
Andersson is looking to reverse the position.
Andersson struggling a bit here.
McDiggle trying to control the position but Andersson is working away.
Andersson is looking for a sweep.
Andersson is trying to control McDiggle's posture but McDiggle avoids it.
Andersson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Fight Club elite, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
McDiggle is looking to take a break and control but Andersson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Andersson can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Andersson regains half guard.#SUB#
Andersson actively working from the bottom here.
Andersson is looking to control McDiggle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Andersson avoid being mounted?
Andersson is looking for a sweep. McDiggle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Andersson is trying to control but can't.
#T5#
Andersson is trying to control but McDiggle passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Andersson (6) vs (7) McDiggle
Andersson struggling a bit here.
McDiggle gets to mount! Andersson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Andersson (6) vs (9) McDiggle
McDiggle wants to control the pace but Andersson is squirming around nicely.
Andersson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Andersson (6) vs (12) McDiggle
Andersson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Andersson tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T6#
Andersson tries to lock up and control but McDiggle gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McDiggle wants to control the pace but Andersson is squirming around nicely.
Andersson is in all sorts of trouble here.
McDiggle avoids the attempt from Andersson to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Andersson is desperately trying to improve his position but McDiggle has a good base and remains in mount.
Andersson wants to hold on but McDiggle pushes him away.
Andersson is working to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Andersson tries to improve his position but instead McDiggle has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Andersson (6) vs (15) McDiggle
Andersson wants to escape the position.
Andersson trying to control but not successfully.
Andersson tries to escape the position.
McDiggle avoiding Andersson 's attempts to control his hands.
McDiggle keeps control of the position as Andersson tries to break free.
#T8#
McDiggle doesn't have the hooks in and Andersson manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andersson (8) vs (15) McDiggle
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McDiggle holds on and takes a little breather.
Andersson is pushing down on McDiggle's leg trying to pass to half guard. McDiggle is fighting to maintain full guard but Andersson has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Andersson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McDiggle defends it well. #SUB#
Andersson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McDiggle sees it coming and defends easily.
Andersson is looking to take a break and control but McDiggle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Andersson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T9##SUB#
Andersson is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but McDiggle still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, McDiggle has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Andersson (8) vs (19) McDiggle
Andersson tries to improve position but can't.
Andersson struggling a bit here.
Andersson tries to bench press McDiggle off him but McDiggle keeps the position.
Andersson is trying to control McDiggle's posture but McDiggle avoids it. #T10#
Andersson is looking to reverse the position.
Andersson tries to control but McDiggle manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Andersson (8) vs (22) McDiggle
Andersson trying to control the hands but McDiggle breaks the grip.
Andersson wants to escape the position.
Andersson trying to control the position but McDiggle manages to sink in the hooks. #T11#
Andersson tries to escape the position.
Andersson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Andersson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Andersson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Andersson wants to control but McDiggle is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T12#
McDiggle seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Andersson trying to control but McDiggle postures up.
Andersson is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
McDiggle prevents Andersson from improving his position.#SUB#
Andersson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T13#
McDiggle is looking to take a break and control but Andersson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Andersson is looking to control McDiggle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Andersson avoid being mounted?
McDiggle passes into side control, despite Andersson's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Andersson (8) vs (25) McDiggle
McDiggle is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Andersson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Andersson is looking to reverse the position.
Andersson is not content to let McDiggle control the position. #T14#
Andersson tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Andersson (8) vs (27) McDiggle
Andersson is working to get back to half guard.
McDiggle avoids the attempt from Andersson to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andersson tries to reverse the position but McDiggle maintains control.
And that's the end of the fight!
McDiggle wins on points by 27 to 8.
Buster McDiggle decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CACC 186: Ribbler vs Lee
Date: Apr 04, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 8 losses; Ze Jiurgite! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Buster McDiggle!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Jiurgite takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Jiurgite has hold of one of McDiggle's legs. McDiggle is fighting the takedown attempt but Jiurgite gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jiurgite (2) vs (0) McDiggle
Jiurgite stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDiggle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jiurgite is looking to advance position but McDiggle has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jiurgite (2) vs (4) McDiggle
Jiurgite is working to get back to half guard.
Jiurgite is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
We've been hearing good reports from Jiurgite's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Jiurgite bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jiurgite (4) vs (4) McDiggle
Jiurgite trying to control the position from guard on top but McDiggle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jiurgite wants to pass the guard but McDiggle is keeping the position.#T2#
Jiurgite trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but McDiggle manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jiurgite (4) vs (6) McDiggle
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.
Jiurgite tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McDiggle trying to control but Jiurgite is working from the bottom.
Jiurgite tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jiurgite wants to improve his position but instead McDiggle has moved into half guard.
Jiurgite tries to roll over but McDiggle keeps him under control.#T3#
McDiggle wants to take a breather but Jiurgite is having none of it.
Jiurgite tries to roll over but McDiggle keeps him under control.
Jiurgite is controlling McDiggle's trapped leg to prevent McDiggle from advancing to side control.
McDiggle trying to control the pace.
Jiurgite trying to control from the bottom.
#T4##SUB#
Jiurgite is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McDiggle pulls his head out easily.
Jiurgite wants to get back to full guard.
Jiurgite is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McDiggle's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McDiggle's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jiurgite (8) vs (6) McDiggle
Jiurgite tries to get the hooks in deep but McDiggle pushed the leg off.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
McDiggle defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Jiurgite's arms. #SUB#
Jiurgite tightening his grip on McDiggle, looking for the choke. #T5#
Jiurgite trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure McDiggle doesn't escape. #SUB#
Jiurgite is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. McDiggle is defending well though. Jiurgite let's go of the attempt for now.
Jiurgite is controlling the position but McDiggle somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
#T6#
McDiggle wants to control but Jiurgite is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jiurgite is looking to take a break and control but McDiggle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Jiurgite is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed McDiggle to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Jiurgite stays in close to McDiggle's body and controls the position.
McDiggle keeping full guard, as Jiurgite tries to pass. #T7#
McDiggle seems keen to control Jiurgite's posture.
Jiurgite pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDiggle is keeping the position for now.
Jiurgite passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (11) vs (6) McDiggle
McDiggle tries to buck Jiurgite off but Jiurgite is having none of it.#T8#
Jiurgite trying to control the action but McDiggle is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Jiurgite looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jiurgite has knee on belly momentarily but McDiggle bucks him off and regains half guard.
McDiggle is staying active underneath Jiurgite, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T9#
Jiurgite has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (14) vs (6) McDiggle
Jiurgite controlling from the full mount.
McDiggle wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Jiurgite (17) vs (6) McDiggle#SUB#
Jiurgite is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T10#
Jiurgite gets his hands free as McDiggle looks to control. #SUB#
Jiurgite looking for the choke but no joy.
Jiurgite struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB#
Jiurgite is looking for a rear naked choke here but McDiggle reverses the position brilliantly into Jiurgite's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jiurgite (17) vs (8) McDiggle#T11##SUB#
Jiurgite is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McDiggle engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jiurgite looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Jiurgite looking for subs off his back but McDiggle has passed one foot through into half guard.
McDiggle is keen to just control but Jiurgite is a slippery customer.#T12#
Jiurgite is looking for a sweep. McDiggle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jiurgite is trying to maintain the position but McDiggle is very close to passing his half guard.
Jiurgite is staying active underneath McDiggle, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jiurgite is looking to improve his position.
My spies in Navy Street MMA inform me that McDiggle has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Jiurgite is not content to let McDiggle control the position.#T13#
McDiggle looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jiurgite is pressing down on McDiggle's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McDiggle must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McDiggle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jiurgite swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDiggle wants to control from the top but Jiurgite keeps moving.
Jiurgite 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.#SUB#
Jiurgite throws his legs up looking for a submission but McDiggle uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (17) vs (11) McDiggle#T14#
McDiggle working away.
Jiurgite is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jiurgite is looking for a sweep. McDiggle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jiurgite is trying to control but can't.
Jiurgite is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jiurgite is pressing down on McDiggle's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jiurgite takes the fight on points by 17 to 11.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ze Jiurgite waved his t-shirt featuring CHURCH OF ZOIDBERG - FEEBLE FIGHTWEAR's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
CEC 700.5
Date: Nov 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maybetter sizes up McDiggle with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT2#It looks like Buster McDiggle has been cut.
Maybetter moves out of range of the strikes.
McDiggle digs a good body shot into Maybetter's ribs.
Maybetter shoots in for a double leg but McDiggle sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Maybetter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McDiggle is fending him off so far but Maybetter persists. Nope, McDiggle circles away and we're back to standing.
McDiggle lands a jab to the head.
#CL2#
Maybetter closes the distance and clinches.
McDiggle has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Still in the clinch, Maybetter scores with a nice short uppercut.
McDiggle lands with a right to the head.
McDiggle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maybetter's elbow.
McDiggle lands an uppercut.
McDiggle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDiggle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McDiggle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maybetters head.
Maybetter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Maybetter lands a hook that snaps the head of McDiggle backwards.
Maybetter has a couple of punches blocked by McDiggle.
#T1#
Maybetter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maybetter blocks an uppercut.
Maybetter swings wildly with an uppercut but McDiggle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maybetter wants a takedown but no success here.
Buster McDiggle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Floyd Maybetter.
Maybetter is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McDiggle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maybetter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Maybetter throws a head punch that misses.
McDiggle misses with a punch to the body.
McDiggle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McDiggle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maybetters head.
Maybetter lands an uppercut.
McDiggle blocking some punches.
Maybetter throws a knee to the head but misses.
Maybetter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maybetter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McDiggle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McDiggle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McDiggle cracks Maybetter with a nice body shot.
Maybetter has a couple of punches blocked by McDiggle.
#T2#
Maybetter goes for a takedown attempt but McDiggle pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McDiggle throws a looping overhand right but Maybetter ducks down to avoid it.
McDiggle fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut there from McDiggle.
Maybetter throws a combination that misses #KD#
and McDiggle counters with a crisp right hand that drops Maybetter! McDiggle lets Maybetter back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Maybetter is rocked!
A combination from Maybetter does no damage.
Maybetter is still on wobbly legs! Can McDiggle finish him?
Maybetter misses with a straight left.
Maybetter seems to have recovered his senses.
McDiggle throws a head kick that misses
and Maybetter counters with a stiff right hand.
Maybetter throws an off balance right hand
#KD#
and McDiggle counters with a crisp right hand that drops Maybetter! McDiggle lets Maybetter back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
McDiggle moves out of range of the strikes.
A quick step to the side and McDiggle tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDiggle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maybetter is looking for the big counter here.#T3#
Maybetter throws a lazy uppercut
and McDiggle scores with a counter punch that sends Maybetter to the canvas! McDiggle smells blood - he's punishing Maybetter with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Maybetter has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buster McDiggle!
After winning the bout, Buster McDiggle thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CEC 697
Date: Oct 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDiggle bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nilsen's head.
Nilsen lands with a shot to the body.
Nilsen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nilsen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nilsen avoids the head kick by McDiggle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nilsen.
Nilsen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nilsen punishes McDiggle's body with a nice straight punch.
Nilsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDiggle.
McDiggle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nilsen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nilsen looks for the body kick but McDiggle saw that one coming.
McDiggle checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nilsen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McDiggle finds it's way round the side to connect with Nilsen's head.
McDiggle throws a head kick that half lands.
McDiggle steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nilsen. That one must have hurt.#T1#
Nilsen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nilsen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nilsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nilsen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT#It looks like Buster McDiggle has been cut.
Buster McDiggle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nilsen misses with a double jab.
McDiggle takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice shot by Nilsen.
The fighters circling - McDiggle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDiggle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've been informed that McDiggle has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#TD#
Nilsen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McDiggle to the ground. Nilsen is now in McDiggle's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nilsen trying to control the position from guard on top but McDiggle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nilsen with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nilsen with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2##SUB2#
McDiggle escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nilsen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nilsen postures up in McDiggle's guard and throws a big left but McDiggle blocks it. #SUB2#
Nilsen is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but McDiggle has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Nilsen is looking to defend but McDiggle has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Nilsen! McDiggle pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Nilsen taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Buster McDiggle!
A very excited looking Buster McDiggle made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
PL MMA 43
Date: Jun 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaston's corner calls for a 1-2. Gaston obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McDiggle moves out of range of the body kick from Gaston.
McDiggle cracks Gaston with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gaston checks the leg kick.
We've been informed that McDiggle has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Gaston bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McDiggle's head backwards.
McDiggle throws out a leg kick but Gaston moves out of range and McDiggle only half commits.
McDiggle scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gaston slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Gaston.#CUT#It looks like Buster McDiggle has been cut.
Gaston throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McDiggle's head.
McDiggle on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gaston takes a swing at McDiggle's ribcage but misses.
Gaston takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A head kick misses from Gaston.
Roy Gaston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Gaston.#T1#
Gaston misses with a hook
and McDiggle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gaston misses with a kick to the body
and McDiggle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick by Gaston misses
and McDiggle counters with a stiff right hand.
McDiggle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gaston.
It seemed like McDiggle was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gaston looks to throw the jab but McDiggle is out of range.
Gaston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McDiggle! But no joy.
Gaston blocks a head kick by McDiggle.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gaston!
McDiggle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gaston.
Gaston throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and McDiggle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gaston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McDiggle moves away from the strike by Gaston.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gaston moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Gaston lands a leg kick that knocks McDiggle off balance momentarily.
Gaston thuds his right hand into McDiggle's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McDiggle checks a low kick from Gaston.
Gaston misses with the body kick
and McDiggle counters with an outside leg kick.
McDiggle slips a jab from Gaston.
McDiggle is trying to counter with his kicks.
Gaston blocks a head kick by McDiggle.
Gaston gets off balance looking for a body kick
and McDiggle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McDiggle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gaston.
McDiggle avoids a kick to the body.
Gaston lands with a slapping head kick.
Gaston is looking to land body kicks.
Gaston moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMcDiggle.
McDiggle avoids a kick to the body.
Gaston comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
A shot to the liver by Gaston. Beautiful body shot.
Gaston looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A shot to the liver by Gaston. Beautiful body shot.
Gaston throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McDiggle looks to clinch
and Gaston counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gaston lunges at McDiggle with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McDiggle's hand.
McDiggle checks a low kick from Gaston.
Gaston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McDiggle looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gaston lands a jab.
Gaston on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McDiggle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gaston.#T4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gaston.
Gaston throws a sloppy head kick and McDiggle moves out of range easily.
McDiggle counters with a body kick.
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!
That kick from McDiggle tenderised Gaston's leg. Gaston is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gaston misses with a body kick.
McDiggle wants to clinch.
McDiggle takes a jab right on the kisser.
McDiggle wants to land a leg kick but Gaston is out of range.
Gaston scores with a three punch combo!
Gaston tries to score with a low kick but McDiggle moves his leg out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Gaston dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Buster McDiggle's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
McDiggle slips under a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from McDiggle misses.
McDiggle takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McDiggle on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but McDiggle might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Gaston has got the better of the exchanges.
Gaston blocks a head kick by McDiggle.
Gaston misses with a head kick.
McDiggle feints a counter leg kick.
Gaston looks to throw a body kick
and McDiggle counters with a good, hard body kick but Gaston shrugs it off.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from McDiggle in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Gaston uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDiggle.
Gaston is looking to counter punch.
Gaston moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Gaston blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDiggle blocks a head kick by Gaston.
Gaston misses the jab.
McDiggle swings for the body but Gaston moves out of range.
Gaston loads up on a big right hand but McDiggle slips the punch.
Gaston swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
McDiggle takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McDiggle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gaston swings widly with a right hand
and McDiggle counters with a nice uppercut.
Gaston swings widly with a right hand
and McDiggle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McDiggle moves out of range of the body kick from Gaston.
Gaston misses with a head kick.
Gaston throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McDiggle misses with a lunging right hand
and Gaston counters with a nice body shot.
Gaston darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gaston throws out a loose jab but McDiggle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gaston throws a jab when McDiggle was well out of range.
McDiggle looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gaston throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and McDiggle counters with an outside leg kick.
#T2#
Gaston blocks a jab.
Gaston tries a head kick but it misses.
McDiggle swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gaston misses with a straight right.
McDiggle throws a shot from downtown. Gaston moves away and avoids it.
Gaston swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gaston plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gaston misses the shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Gaston as he connects with a hook.
A head kick misses from Gaston.
Gaston backing away here, and McDiggle unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McDiggle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gaston throws out the jab.
McDiggle avoids the body shot from Gaston.
A little jabbing left from McDiggle on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gaston thuds his shin into the meat of McDiggle's side.
McDiggle lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Roy Gaston is winning the standup battle so far.
Gaston goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T3#
A head kick from Gaston lands but McDiggle takes it in his stride.
McDiggle throws a shot from downtown. Gaston moves away and avoids it.
McDiggle throws a hook but Gaston blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Gaston on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gaston throws a leg kick
and McDiggle counters with a stiff right hand.
Gaston misses with a wild body shot.
McDiggle swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gaston is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Gaston misses with a head kick.
Gaston tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McDiggle is able to avoid easily.
Gaston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McDiggle appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gaston throws a head kick that misses.
Gaston throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McDiggle gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gaston falls off balance throwing a combination
and McDiggle counters with a leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
That kick from McDiggle tenderised Gaston's leg. Gaston is trying to keep his angry face on.
McDiggle jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gaston misses with a leg kick
and McDiggle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gaston takes a swing at McDiggle's ribcage but misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Gaston as he connects with a hook.
Gaston moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gaston throws a predictable looking body shot
and McDiggle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McDiggle will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gaston takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gaston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDiggle.
A little jabbing left from McDiggle on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gaston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McDiggle lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Gaston dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Buster McDiggle's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Gaston connects with a single shot there.
McDiggle tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gaston is able to avoid easily.
Gaston digs a good body shot into McDiggle's ribs.
McDiggle misses with a leg kick.
McDiggle on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gaston. Gaston obviously looking to wear him down.
Gaston is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gaston misses with a two punch combination.
Nice shot lands for McDiggle.
Gaston tries to land a front kick but McDiggle steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McDiggle is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gaston with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Gaston misses.
McDiggle throws out a counter right but Gaston avoids it with no problem.
Nice defenses there by McDiggle.
Gaston is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDiggle can do to turn this around?
Gaston lands with a kick to the temple. McDiggle shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Gaston thows a body kick. McDiggle tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T1#
Gaston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDiggle was well out of range. Poor timing from Gaston.
Gaston misses with a left hand
letting McDiggle counter with a right hand.
McDiggle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gaston.
McDiggle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gaston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McDiggle! But no joy.
McDiggle throws a good cross that connects.
Gaston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from McDiggle on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McDiggle misses with a body shot.
Gaston throwing a counter right hand but McDiggle manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick from Gaston, right into the meat of the thigh.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gaston.
Gaston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gaston moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Buster McDiggle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A head kick misses from Gaston.
A countering left hand to the body from McDiggle misses.
Gaston tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gaston thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gaston looks to land a body kick but McDiggle moved away.
McDiggle only half commits to the counter leg kick.
McDiggle takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDiggle connects with a crisp jab.
Gaston looks to land a body kick but McDiggle moved away.
Gaston misses the jab.
McDiggle steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gaston. That one must have hurt.
Gaston looks for the body kick but McDiggle saw that one coming.
Gaston ducks under a wild hook from McDiggle.
Gaston throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Gaston misses with an uppercut.
McDiggle replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Gaston blocks it well.#T3#
McDiggle shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gaston is looking to counter punch.
Gaston misses with a lunging right hand
and McDiggle counters with a body kick that stops Gaston in his tracks momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from McDiggle misses the target. #KD2#
McDiggle lands a big head kick that sends Gaston tumbling to the mat! McDiggle takes a step backwards and waves Gaston back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Roy Gaston has been cut.
McDiggle throws a chopping leg kick but Gaston manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gaston throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Gaston scoring well with a low kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gaston bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McDiggle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by McDiggle.
Gaston bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A big right from Gaston misses.
McDiggle doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gaston is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
McDiggle avoids the head kick by Gaston.
McDiggle let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McDiggle's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gaston connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McDiggle scrambles back to his feet.
McDiggle moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McDiggle has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gaston.
McDiggle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gaston.
McDiggle looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gaston misses with a two punch combination.
Gaston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDiggle manages to avoid it.
McDiggle motions for Gaston to come forward. McDiggle throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick from Gaston misses.
Gaston fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gaston throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDiggle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from McDiggle on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McDiggle throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McDiggle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gaston misses the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roy Gaston showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gaston 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy Gaston!
Roy Gaston took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Pit Bull Development for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
PL MMA 40 Big Day!!!
Date: May 23, 2020 |
#R1#
Lambton misses with a hook
and McDiggle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like George Lambton has been cut.
Lambton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDiggle smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McDiggle tries to score with a low kick but Lambton moves his leg out of the way.
McDiggle's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lambton connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McDiggle scrambles back to his feet.#CUT#
It looks like Buster McDiggle has been cut.
Lambton connects with a looping right hand.
Lambton throws out a loose jab but McDiggle uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDiggle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lambton.
McDiggle with a hook.
Lambton misses with an uppercut
letting McDiggle counter with a right hand. #T1#
A jab from Lambton misses.
McDiggle throws a nice looking combination but Lambton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lambton on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McDiggle throws a right hand that misses
#KD#
and Lambton counters with a crisp right hand that drops McDiggle! Lambton lets McDiggle back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
McDiggle is rocked!
McDiggle blocks a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDiggle cracks Lambton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lambton throws a lazy uppercut
and McDiggle counters with a body kick that stops Lambton in his tracks momentarily.
McDiggle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lambton has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McDiggle finds it's way round the side to connect with Lambton's head.
McDiggle scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
Lambton looks to throw the jab but McDiggle is out of range.
McDiggle looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lambton swings widly with a right hand
and McDiggle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDiggle. Lambton does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDiggle scores with a jab to the head.
#CUT2#
George Lambton's cut is getting worse.
McDiggle lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lambton loads up on a big right hand but McDiggle slips the punch.
McDiggle is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lambton had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
McDiggle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lambton.
McDiggle throws out a counter right but Lambton avoids it with no problem.
Lambton is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lambton throws a jab but it's blocked by McDiggle. #T3#
McDiggle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McDiggle looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lambton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT2#
George Lambton's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Lambton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McDiggle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McDiggle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lambton throws out the jab. #CL2#
McDiggle gets a clinch.
Lambton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McDiggle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lambton misses with a punch on the inside.
Lambton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lambton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McDiggle backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Lambton fails to land.
McDiggle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lambton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lambton misses with some punches.
A short left from McDiggle. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lambton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lambton blocks an uppercut.
McDiggle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McDiggle throws a punch but it's blocked by Lambton.
McDiggle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McDiggle tries to work over Lambton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lambton tries to throw a body punch but McDiggle avoids it by throwing Lambton back against the cage.
Lambton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee calls for McDiggle to work.
McDiggle lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from McDiggle on the inside.
Lambton lands with a right to the head.
McDiggle works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lambton pushes McDiggle back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McDiggle looks winded!
McDiggle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lambton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lambton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McDiggle backwards.
McDiggle cracks Lambton with a nice body shot.
Lambton pushes McDiggle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#
That has opened up Buster McDiggle's cut even more.
Nice body punch from Lambton.
McDiggle tries to work over Lambton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McDiggle lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Buster McDiggle will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Lambton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
McDiggle moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McDiggle with a jab.
Lambton lands with an overhand left.
McDiggle misses the shot to the body.
Lambton throws a lazy uppercut
and Lambton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lambton is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
McDiggle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lambton.
A left lands for McDiggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lambton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McDiggle fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lambton lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Lambton moves out of range of the body kick from McDiggle.
It looked like Lambton was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McDiggle.
McDiggle tries to score with a low kick but Lambton moves his leg out of the way.
McDiggle is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lambton misses with an uppercut. #KD#
Lambton lands a big uppercut and McDiggle crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but McDiggle looks OK. Lambton waves McDiggle back to his feet!
McDiggle is still on wobbly legs! Can Lambton finish him?#CUT#
The cut above Buster McDiggle's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nice defenses there by McDiggle.
McDiggle appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
McDiggle staying out of range there.
McDiggle seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDiggle fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lambton drops McDiggle with a straight right hand, right on the button! Lambton follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Lambton!
An out of breath and clearly excited George Lambton thanked KOMBAT KLOTHING for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
PL MMA 33* Gusmao vs Van Gaal
Date: Apr 24, 2020 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Stefan.
McDiggle throws the kick towards the body but Stefan avoids it.
McDiggle gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stefan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT#
It looks like Buster McDiggle has been cut.
McDiggle blocks a head kick by Stefan.
McDiggle throws a big counter head kick but Stefan avoids it with no problem.
Stefan throws a series of punches but McDiggle moves out of range.
McDiggle getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stefan misses with a series of wild punches.
Stefan misses with a body punch
and McDiggle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hector Stefan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stefan throws a body shot but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Stefan finds it's way through McDiggle's defenses.
Stefan misses with a body shot
and McDiggle counters with a nice uppercut.
McDiggle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
McDiggle takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stefan throws a poor cross that misses
and McDiggle counters with a left to the body.
McDiggle throws a shot from downtown. Stefan moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Stefan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stefan throws a combination that misses
and McDiggle counters with a stiff right hand.
Stefan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDiggle.
Stefan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDiggle walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stefan scores with a head kick. McDiggle tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Stefan cracks McDiggle with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stefan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McDiggle counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDiggle scores with a kick to the body.
Stefan throws a push kick but McDiggle slaps the foot to one side. #T2#
McDiggle slips a jab and a cross from Stefan.
Stefan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDiggle moves away.
Stefan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McDiggle lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McDiggle blocks a head kick by Stefan.
Stefan throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
McDiggle throws a head kick but Stefan moves out of range.
Stefan falls off balance throwing a combination
and McDiggle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McDiggle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stefan was well out of range. Poor timing from McDiggle.
McDiggle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stefan throws out the jab.
A punch combination from Stefan misses.
Stefan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stefan falls off balance throwing a combination
and McDiggle counters with a nice body shot. #T3#
Stefan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McDiggle counters with a leg kick.
A jab lands there for Stefan.
McDiggle connects with the punch.
McDiggle avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stefan throws a head kick but McDiggle moves out of range.
McDiggle tries a head kick but it misses.
McDiggle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McDiggle throws a head kick but Stefan moves out of range.
Stefan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McDiggle looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McDiggle moves out of range as Stefan strikes.#T4#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stefan, as that shot connected.
#CUT#
That has opened up Buster McDiggle's cut even more.
Stefan throws an overhand right that lands on McDiggle's shoulder, as McDiggle tries to avoid the shot.
McDiggle just misses with a punch to the body.
Stefan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDiggle scores with the left hand. Stefan knows he should have avoided that one.
Stefan misses with a body punch
and McDiggle counters with a nice uppercut.
McDiggle slips under a jab from Stefan.
McDiggle connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stefan throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McDiggle! But no joy.
Stefan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDiggle lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stefan misses with a jab, cross combination.
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 Hector Stefan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Buster McDiggle's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Stefan takes one to the chin there.
McDiggle scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McDiggle lands with an uppercut that bounces Stefan off the cage and back into range.#ROC2#
Stefan is rocked!
McDiggle lands a nice shot to the body.
Oh Stefan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stefan misses with a two punch combination.
Stefan throws a leg kick that is checked
and McDiggle counters with a huge right that knocks Stefan out cold! McDiggle is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Buster McDiggle!
An out of breath and clearly excited Buster McDiggle thanked Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
PL MMA 24 The Crab vs Joe
Date: Mar 25, 2020 |
#R1#
McDiggle swings for the body but McCullen moves out of range.
McCullen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McCullen misses with a hook
and McDiggle counters with a nice body shot.
McCullen 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.
Nice cross by McCullen.
McCullen throws a body punch but McDiggle moves out of range.
McCullen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McDiggle checks a leg kick.
McCullen looks to score with a jab to the body but McDiggle is just out of range.
McDiggle avoids the head kick by McCullen.
McDiggle looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McCullen throws a nice looking combination but McDiggle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McDiggle was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDiggle throws out a loose jab but McCullen uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDiggle on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McDiggle has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McCullen.
McCullen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McDiggle's hands.#T1#
McCullen missing with a left hand there. McDiggle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McDiggle is looking for a counter combo.
McCullen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDiggle manages to avoid it.
Sam McCullen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDiggle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut lands for McCullen. That snapped McDiggle's head back.
A head kick from McCullen lands but McDiggle takes it in his stride.
McCullen lands with a slapping head kick.
McCullen lands a right hook to the body.
McCullen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McDiggle avoids the body shot from McCullen.
McDiggle misses with a low kick.
McCullen throws a hook to the side of McDiggle's head but McDiggle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDiggle throws a counter high kick but McCullen was just alert enough to avoid it.
McDiggle moves out of range of the leg kick from McCullen.
McDiggle was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McCullen connects with a leg kick. McDiggle looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McCullen throws a predictable looking body shot
and McDiggle counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
McDiggle closes the distance and clinches.
A right hand to the body from McCullen.
McDiggle has a couple of punches blocked by McCullen.
McDiggle taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McDiggle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McDiggle is working McCullen over against the cage.
McCullen tries to throw a body punch but McDiggle avoids it by throwing McCullen back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCullen.
McDiggle scores with a hook to the body.
McDiggle working aggressively here.
McDiggle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McDiggle swings wildly with an uppercut but McCullen uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCullen pushes McDiggle back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T3#
McCullen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McCullen blocking some punches.
McDiggle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from McDiggle.
McCullen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McDiggle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McDiggle can't find room to land a body shot as McCullen controls the action.
McDiggle blocks a body shot from McCullen.
A short right from McDiggle.
McDiggle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
McCullen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McCullen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDiggle was well out of range. Poor timing from McCullen.
McCullen digs a good hook to McDiggle's body.
McDiggle walks into a stiff left hand from McCullen.#T4#
McDiggle tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McDiggle looks to score with a jab to the body but McCullen is just out of range.
McCullen throws the kick towards the body but McDiggle avoids it.
McCullen misses with a leg kick
and McDiggle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Sam McCullen 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!
Nice cross by McCullen.
A shot to the body from McCullen misses
and McDiggle counters with a nice body kick.
McCullen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McCullen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McCullen throws a head kick but McDiggle moves out of range.
McCullen avoids the body shot from McDiggle.
McCullen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McCullen throws a nice inside leg kick.
McCullen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McDiggle avoids a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam McCullen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sam McCullen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
McCullen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McCullen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McCullen checks the leg kick nicely there.
McCullen digs a good hook to McDiggle's body.
McCullen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McDiggle's head backwards.
Nice shot lands for McCullen.
McDiggle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCullen walks into a jab.
McCullen looks to land a combination but McDiggle avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCullen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDiggle was well out of range. Poor timing from McCullen.
McCullen misses with a kick to the body.
McDiggle throwing a counter right hand but McCullen manages to avoid it.
McCullen looks to throw the jab but McDiggle is out of range.
McDiggle misses with a body kick.
Sam McCullen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDiggle checks the leg kick nicely there.
#T1#
McDiggle drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McCullen lands with a thumping leg kick.
McCullen throws a left and a right that both miss
and McDiggle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCullen throws a body shot but no joy.
McDiggle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McCullen swings away with a body shot that misses
and McDiggle counters with a nice body kick.
McDiggle connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good exchange - McCullen coming out on top.
McCullen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCullen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McDiggle looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McCullen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDiggle avoids the body shot from McCullen.
McCullen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T2#
McCullen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCullen looks to score with a jab to the body but McDiggle is just out of range.
McCullen misses with a jab to the body
and McDiggle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCullen scores with a jab to the body.
McCullen takes one to the side of the head.
McCullen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCullen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McDiggle at a distance.
McCullen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McCullen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCullen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McCullen thuds his shin into the meat of McDiggle's side.#T3#
A low kick from McDiggle is predictable there
and McCullen counters with a nice body shot.
McCullen misses with the body kick
and McDiggle counters with a nice uppercut.
McCullen misses the jab.
McCullen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDiggle.
A quick step to the side and McDiggle tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCullen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McCullen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McCullen misses with a straight left.
McDiggle looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McCullen misses with a wild body shot.
McCullen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDiggle moves out of range as McCullen throws a body kick.
McCullen swings for the body but McDiggle moves out of range.
McCullen tries to land a body kick
enabling McDiggle to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
McCullen throws a series of punches but McDiggle moves out of range.
McDiggle feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McCullen's calf.
McCullen lands with a thumping leg kick.
McDiggle tries to work over McCullen's front leg with a kick but McCullen checks it.
McCullen misses with a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCullen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McDiggle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCullen throws a lazy head kick
and McDiggle counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McCullen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McCullen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDiggle.
McDiggle jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CUT#
That has opened up Sam McCullen's cut even more.
McDiggle with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McCullen to score with a decent uppercut.
McCullen scores with a head kick. McDiggle tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam McCullen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sam McCullen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
McCullen throws a body kick that misses
and McDiggle counters with a right hand to the body.
McDiggle is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McCullen throws a body punch but McDiggle moves out of range.
McDiggle looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McDiggle ducks under a wild hook from McCullen.
McDiggle moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
McDiggle is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McCullen.
McDiggle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCullen.
McDiggle just misses with a punch to the body.
McCullen swings for the body but McDiggle moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from McCullen.
McDiggle throws a quick counter kick to the body but McCullen avoids it.
McDiggle ducks under a wild hook from McCullen.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McCullen.
Some bone on bone action there as McCullen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T1#
McDiggle chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McCullen lands with a nice body kick.
McDiggle throws out a leg kick but McCullen moves out of range and McDiggle only half commits.
A slow jab from McDiggle misses its intended target.
McCullen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McCullen misses with an uppercut.
McCullen misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling McDiggle to counter with a crisp jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McDiggle.
McDiggle tries to move into range but McCullen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McCullen scores with a shot to the body.
McCullen throws the kick towards the body but McDiggle avoids it.
A quick step to the side and McDiggle tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCullen just misses with a punch to the body.
Buster McDiggle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A big left from McDiggle misses.
McCullen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCullen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McDiggle rather than just go for the knockout.
McCullen lands a really nice looking cross but McDiggle seems unphased.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDiggle avoids the body shot from McCullen.
A cross from McCullen lands.
McCullen connects with a looping right hand.
McCullen throws a body kick that misses.
McCullen throws a sloppy body shot
and McDiggle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McDiggle connects with the punch.
McDiggle takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McDiggle takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McCullen digs a good body shot into McDiggle's ribs.#T3#
McCullen tries a head kick but it misses.
McDiggle connects with an inside leg kick.
McCullen swings for the body but McDiggle moves out of range.
McCullen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McDiggle counters with a slapping leg kick.
McCullen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McCullen misses with a shot to the body
and McDiggle makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McDiggle swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McCullen checks a leg kick.
McCullen defending well as McDiggle loads up on a big left hand.
McCullen tests McDiggle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McCullen swings away with a body shot that misses
#KD#
and McDiggle counters with a head kick that drops McCullen to the mat! McCullen scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#
McCullen is rocked!
McCullen connects with a body shot that sends McDiggle's belly button to the back.
McCullen is still on wobbly legs! Can McDiggle finish him?
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!
McCullen misses with a jab to the body
and McDiggle counters with a huge left! McCullen is in big trouble! He's backing up but McDiggle isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save McCullen from any more damage. A dominating finish by McDiggle!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buster McDiggle!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Buster McDiggle waved his t-shirt featuring Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
PL MMA 15 Bizihwaeile vs Nicka
Date: Feb 21, 2020 |
#R1#
McDiggle plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Baloni swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting McDiggle counter with a right hand.
McDiggle's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Baloni connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McDiggle scrambles back to his feet.
Baloni tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McDiggle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Baloni misses the body punch
and McDiggle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Baloni throws a sloppy body shot
and McDiggle counters with a left to the body.
Baloni misses with a looping left.
Baloni jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McDiggle looks to land a right hand but Baloni moved out of range.
Baloni steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McDiggle.#CL2#
Baloni clinches up against the cage.
A hook to the body from McDiggle.
Baloni looks winded!
McDiggle lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDiggle throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Still in the clinch, McDiggle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Baloni misses with the head strike.
Baloni swings wildly with an uppercut but McDiggle uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDiggle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from McDiggle.
McDiggle lands a body shot.
McDiggle lands a hook to the side of the head.
McDiggle is working Baloni over against the cage.
McDiggle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baloni backwards.
Baloni swings wildly with an uppercut but McDiggle uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDiggle scores with a hook to the body.
Baloni wants to break free but McDiggle has control.
Baloni misses with a hook from the clinch.
McDiggle lands with a light punch inside.
McDiggle tries a body shot but Baloni blocks it.
Baloni trying to control the position but instead, McDiggle has worked for underhooks and has pushed Baloni into the cage.
McDiggle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Balonis head.
A right hook to the body lands for McDiggle.
A short left from McDiggle.
McDiggle scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC#
Baloni is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDiggle lands a body shot in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McDiggle as Baloni tries to tie him up. #T2#
McDiggle lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McDiggle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McDiggle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Baloni is still on wobbly legs! Can McDiggle finish him?
McDiggle presses Baloni against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McDiggle lands a right hand.
McDiggle cracks Baloni with a nice body shot.
McDiggle scores with a nice hook to the head.
A hook to the body from McDiggle.
McDiggle stalling in the clinch.
McDiggle works on Baloni's body with a couple of short punches.
McDiggle pushes Baloni back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McDiggle digs a right hand underneath Baloni's ribcage. Baloni let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McDiggle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Baloni backwards.
McDiggle lands with a left to the head.
McDiggle creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Baloni's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Baloni drops to his knees and McDiggle pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buster McDiggle!
Buster McDiggle managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
PL MMA 10 Carsara vs Sight
Date: Feb 05, 2020 |
#R1#
McDiggle throws out a powerful jab.#CUT#
It looks like Julian Bashir has been cut.
Bashir looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Bashir swings widly with a right hand
and McDiggle counters with a slapping leg kick.
McDiggle lands with a good body shot.
Bashir 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.
Bashir takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McDiggle connects with a superb combination that knocks Bashir out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles McDiggle before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Bashir!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Buster McDiggle!
Buster McDiggle managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
PL MMA 6 Dadaeff vs Nova
Date: Jan 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. McDiggle darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT#
It looks like Julian Bashir has been cut.
Bashir looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
A punch lands to the side of Bashir 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McDiggle lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bashir's sensitive parts.
Bashir takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've been informed that Bashir has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
McDiggle chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bashir jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bashir misses with a body shot
and McDiggle counters with a slapping leg kick.
A head kick by McDiggle - that's a beauty! Bashir is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even McDiggle can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Buster McDiggle!
An out of breath and clearly excited Buster McDiggle thanked Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
BCS 14
Date: Jan 04, 2020 |
#R1#
Machado dives in for a single leg takedown but McDiggle sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McDiggle on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#TD#
Machado closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Machado lands in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
McDiggle scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Machado misses with a leg kick.
It seemed like McDiggle was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Machado throws a body kick that misses
and McDiggle counters with a straight right hand.
Machado fails with the takedown
letting McDiggle counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machado misses with a two punch combination.
Machado throws a hook but McDiggle avoids it easily.#T1#
McDiggle with a hook.
Machado misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McDiggle now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Machado slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Machado throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McDiggle's waist but McDiggle gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Machado off to one side.
McDiggle swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xander Machado. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Machado shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
McDiggle pulls Machado in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McDiggle is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Machado is pulling down on McDiggle's head. It's preventing any offense from McDiggle, at least for the moment.
McDiggle must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Machado keeping full guard, as McDiggle tries to pass. #T2#
McDiggle trying to control but Machado is working from the bottom.
Machado is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
McDiggle 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.
McDiggle wants to pass the guard but Machado is keeping the position.
Machado pulls McDiggle in close to prevent any damage.
McDiggle won't allow Machado to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDiggle trying to control the position from guard on top but Machado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDiggle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Machado works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Machado wants to sweep but no luck.
Machado has McDiggle pulled in close to control his posture.
Machado is trying to control the position but McDiggle postures up.
McDiggle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Machado controlling McDiggle's posture.
Machado trying to keep a closed guard but McDiggle is proving a slippery customer.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
McDiggle trying to control but Machado is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McDiggle misses with a straight right.
Machado lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Machado avoids the head kick by McDiggle.
Machado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like McDiggle was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Buster McDiggle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McDiggle misses with a body kick.#T4#
A cross from Machado lands.
McDiggle throws an overhand right that lands on Machado's shoulder, as Machado tries to avoid the shot.
Machado throws a sloppy head kick and McDiggle moves out of range easily. #TD#
Machado shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Machado was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Machado has an Americana. McDiggle didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Machado is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Machado hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Xander Machado!
A relieved looking Xander Machado 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:
BCS 11
Date: Dec 13, 2019 |
#R1#
McDiggle looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Moore has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Some wild striking there from Moore.
McDiggle looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McDiggle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moore.
McDiggle throws a jab but it's blocked by Moore.
Moore drops down looking for a counter takedown but McDiggle sprawls and moves away.
The crowd cheers as Moore lands an impressive looking overhand right. McDiggle doesn't seem phased though.
McDiggle slips under a jab from Moore.
A countering left hand to the body from McDiggle misses.
McDiggle 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.
Moore lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Moore scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McDiggle doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDiggle moves out of range of the leg kick from Moore.
McDiggle doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McDiggle misses the shot to the body.
McDiggle checks a leg kick nicely.
Moore misses with a combination
and McDiggle counters with a good low kick that Moore was not able to check. #T1#
Moore tried to score with a low kick but McDiggle checks it.
Moore throws a hook but McDiggle avoids it easily.
Moore misses with a right hand
and McDiggle counters with a nice uppercut.
Moore connects with an inside leg kick.
Moore misses with a looping right.
And McDiggle responds with a good body kick, but Moore manages to step out the way in time.
Moore loads up on a big right hand but McDiggle slips the punch.
Moore throws a looping overhand right but McDiggle ducks down to avoid it.
Moore works the jab nicely.#CL2#
McDiggle moves into range and clinches up with Moore.#BC#
Moore's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McDiggle is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T2#
Moore takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT2#
It looks like Carl Moore has been cut.
McDiggle throws a sloppy head kick and Moore moves out of range easily.
McDiggle throws a hook but Moore avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moore bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McDiggle's head backwards.
Moore uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Moore loads up on a big right hand but McDiggle slips the punch.
Moore throws a jab but it's blocked by McDiggle. #TD#
Moore feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
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.
McDiggle looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
McDiggle had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moore defends it easily.
Moore works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
Moore not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Moore is looking to take a break and control but McDiggle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McDiggle is trying to get back to full guard.
McDiggle won't allow Moore to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moore is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
McDiggle slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Moore lands strikes from half guard.
Moore moves into full mount! McDiggle won't be happy about that!
McDiggle taking shots to the head. #T4#
Moore in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Moore has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McDiggle keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Moore landing punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moore lands a big shot there that rocks McDiggle but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
McDiggle taking shots to the head.
Moore with good strikes from the mount here!
Moore with a couple of short strikes.
Moore cracks McDiggle with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Moore lands a heavy elbow. #ROC#
McDiggle is rocked!
McDiggle wants to hold on but Moore pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Moore cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
McDiggle is still in real trouble! Can Moore finish him?
Moore lands a heavy shot. That's hurt McDiggle! Moore sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless McDiggle and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Carl Moore!
After winning the bout, Carl Moore thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Madness 22 Diaz vs Donde
Date: Nov 17, 2019 |
#R1#
A jab from Keita misses. #CL#
McDiggle gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Keita drops down looking for an ankle pick but McDiggle pulls his leg out and moves away.
Keita circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
McDiggle gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McDiggle scores with a hook to the body.
McDiggle keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Keita's efforts to push away.
Keita can't break the clinch.
McDiggle content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Keita tries to break the clinch but McDiggle is controlling the position.
Keita is trying to pull guard but McDiggle has him pressed against the cage.
Keita looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDiggle tries a body shot but Keita blocks it.
#BC#
McDiggle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
McDiggle closes the distance and pushes Keita back into the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from McDiggle.
Keita tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDiggle's elbow. #T1#
McDiggle prevents the takedown attempt.
Buster McDiggle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hamza Keita.
A right hook to the body lands for McDiggle.
Keita tries to pull guard but McDiggle holds him up against the cage and eventually Keita drops back down to his feet.
McDiggle keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Keita's efforts to push away.
McDiggle scores with a shoulder strike.
McDiggle pushes Keita back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McDiggle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McDiggle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Keitas head.
Keita working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Keita breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McDiggle tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Keita manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Keita changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Keita ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDiggle moves away.
McDiggle looks to score with a jab to the body but Keita is just out of range.#CL#
McDiggle clinches.
Keita misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDiggle tries a body shot but Keita blocks it.
#T2#
McDiggle lands with a left to the head.
Keita blocks an uppercut.
McDiggle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDiggle is working Keita over against the cage.
McDiggle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McDiggle definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McDiggle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Keita fails to pull guard.
McDiggle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McDiggle taking a breather.
McDiggle pushes Keita back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McDiggle lands with a short shot to the head.
McDiggle throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Keita wants to break the clinch but can't.
McDiggle scores with a shot to the side of Keita's head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McDiggle as Keita tries to tie him up.
Come on Keita - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDiggle. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McDiggle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Keita wants to break free but McDiggle has control.
Keita tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McDiggle misses with a body punch.
McDiggle throws a punch but it's blocked by Keita.
McDiggle can't find room to land a body shot as Keita controls the action.
#BC2#
Keita breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
McDiggle moves into the clinch successfully.
Keita will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McDiggle up against the cage.
McDiggle gets through Keita's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Keita working aggressively here.
#BC#
McDiggle breaks from the clinch.
McDiggle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Keita displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Buster McDiggle has been cut.#CL#
McDiggle has Keita up against the cage in a clinch.
#T4#
McDiggle stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McDiggle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Keita backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keita misses with a punch on the inside.
Keita is trying to break the clinch but McDiggle is controlling him.
McDiggle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for McDiggle.
Keita misses with a hook to the ribs.
Keita has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McDiggle is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McDiggle misses with a punch to the body.
McDiggle lands with a left to the head.
McDiggle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McDiggle is leaning against Keita and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Keita wants to stall.
McDiggle stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Keita looks winded!
A left hand lands to the body for McDiggle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buster McDiggle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Buster McDiggle'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#
McDiggle cracks Keita with a hook to the temple - Keita is on wobbly legs here! McDiggle swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Keita falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! McDiggle wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Buster McDiggle!
Buster McDiggle managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
Madness Clown Chaos 9
Date: Oct 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Dalton goes for a double leg but McDiggle avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McDiggle continues to drive forward.#TD#
Dalton gets a takedown into half guard.
McDiggle slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McDiggle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dalton is one step ahead there.
McDiggle working a defensive guard here.
Dalton controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
McDiggle has his foot on Dalton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dalton works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dalton postures up in McDiggle's guard and throws a big left but McDiggle blocks it.
McDiggle wants to sweep but no luck.
McDiggle bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dalton's guard. #REVB#
Dalton is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
McDiggle trying to control but Dalton is working from the bottom.
McDiggle slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McDiggle trying to control but Dalton is working from the bottom.
McDiggle is stalling in the full guard.
Dalton has McDiggle pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dalton's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Dalton trying to keep a closed guard but McDiggle is proving a slippery customer.
Dalton keeping full guard, as McDiggle tries to pass. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dalton working a defensive guard here.
McDiggle slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
McDiggle looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dalton can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
McDiggle has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Dalton is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. McDiggle yanks on the arm and Dalton is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by McDiggle.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Buster McDiggle!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Buster McDiggle made sure he mentioned Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
Madness Fright Night 8
Date: Oct 06, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
McKenna closes the distance and pushes McDiggle back into the cage.
McKenna blocks an uppercut.
McDiggle scores with a shot to the side of McKenna's head. #BC2#
McKenna breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McKenna uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McDiggle has time to react.#CUT2#
It looks like Buster McDiggle has been cut.#CL2#
McKenna gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McKenna working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McDiggle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by McDiggle.
McDiggle is trying to stall.
McDiggle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McDiggle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McDiggle misses with a hook to the ribs.
McKenna scores with a shot to the side of McDiggle's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from McDiggle fails to land.
McDiggle misses with some punches.
McKenna looking to slow down the pace here.
McDiggle struggles to land a body shot inside as McKenna controls his hands.
#TD2#
McKenna turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and McKenna manages to end up in side control.
McKenna trying to control the action but McDiggle is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDiggle sneaks back into half guard.#T1#
McDiggle gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
McDiggle looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McKenna wants to control from the top but McDiggle keeps moving.
McKenna is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
McKenna won't allow McDiggle to sweep him here.
McKenna works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McKenna trying to control the action but McDiggle is working from the bottom.
McDiggle won't allow McKenna to pass to mount. #T2#
McDiggle is in trouble now - McKenna has advanced to mount! #SUB2#
McKenna looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
McDiggle is squirming around, avoiding McKenna's attempts to control the action.
McDiggle manages to regain half guard. Good work.
We've been hearing good reports from McDiggle's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
McKenna looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McKenna wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDiggle keeps working.
McKenna looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McDiggle trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
McDiggle is pressing down on McKenna's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McDiggle can't keep his opponent in guard - McKenna advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McDiggle tries to get to full guard but McKenna has control of the leg.
McDiggle is working hard here to advance position.
McKenna is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McDiggle is refusing to be controlled, as McKenna sits in half guard.
McKenna tries to pass to full mount but McDiggle defends it.
McKenna prevents McDiggle from improving his position.
McKenna is looking to take a break and control but McDiggle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McDiggle is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
McKenna wants to pass the guard but McDiggle is defending well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McKenna connects with a nice short shot to McDiggle's temple.
McDiggle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McDiggle on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McDiggle is not content to let McKenna control the position.#SUB2#
McKenna has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can McDiggle defend it? McKenna steps over the head and cranks it - McDiggle is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for McKenna!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Robert McKenna!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Robert McKenna waved his t-shirt featuring Riner Clothing Everything for 50$ only's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
Madness Insanity 4
Date: Sep 13, 2019 |
#R1#
McDiggle throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McDiggle shoots in looking for a takedown. Hitme tries to sprawl out of it but McDiggle keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hitme manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A jab from McDiggle finds it's way through Hitme's defenses.
A solid leg kick lands there for McDiggle.
Buster McDiggle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hitme takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hitme takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McDiggle scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McDiggle connects with a crisp jab.
McDiggle with a jab.
Hitme scores with the left hand. McDiggle knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
McDiggle gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McDiggle 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.#T1#
Hitme trying to move into half guard but instead McDiggle has managed to sweep!#REVB#
McDiggle working some strikes from top position.
Hitme manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McDiggle manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
McDiggle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hitme.
McDiggle thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
McDiggle bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hitme's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Hitme looking for a guillotine here but McDiggle defends easily.
McDiggle lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Hitme throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hitme doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hitme is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McDiggle is aware though and is defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from Hitme's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hitme trying to strike off his back.
Hitme tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
McDiggle lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hitme keeping full guard, as McDiggle tries to pass.
Hitme can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McDiggle controls the pace.#SUB#
Hitme had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McDiggle defends it easily.
McDiggle stopping the sweep attempt from Hitme.
McDiggle works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McDiggle trying to mount his opponent but Hitme defends it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hitme wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Hitme is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McDiggle pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
McDiggle is working for a kimura but Hitme is defending it quite comfortably.
McDiggle wants to pass to mount but Hitme is defending the position. #T3#
Hitme wants to get back to full guard.
McDiggle tries to pass to full mount but Hitme defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDiggle wants to take a breather but Hitme is having none of it.
Well, if McDiggle is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hitme tries to get to full guard but McDiggle has control of the leg.
Hitme throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and McDiggle manages to pass to side control.
McDiggle creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
McDiggle happy to just control the position for now.
McDiggle trying to control the position but Hitme is working away.
Hitme sneaks back into half guard.#T4#
Hitme is refusing to be controlled, as McDiggle sits in half guard.
Hitme is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Hitme looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Hitme is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McDiggle pulls his head out easily.
McDiggle stalling.
McDiggle moves into full mount! Hitme won't be happy about that!
McDiggle controlling from mount.
Hitme is desperately trying to improve his position but McDiggle has a good base and remains in mount.
A nice elbow there by McDiggle.
Hitme is looking to improve his position but McDiggle isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buster McDiggle dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
McDiggle cracks Hitme with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McDiggle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hitme is fending him off so far but McDiggle persists. Nope, Hitme circles away and we're back to standing.
McDiggle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hitme.
McDiggle shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hitme as he jumps to the side.
McDiggle misses with an uppercut. Hitme saw that one coming.
McDiggle throws a hook but Hitme avoids it easily.
McDiggle connects with a leg kick. Hitme looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hitme steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDiggle.
Hitme swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitme stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McDiggle throws a sloppy head kick and Hitme moves out of range easily.
McDiggle throws a looping overhand right but Hitme ducks down to avoid it.
McDiggle misses with a left hand
and Hitme counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1##TD#
Hitme darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Hitme there.
McDiggle wants to improve his position but Hitme is controlling well.
#SUB2#
McDiggle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hitme throwing shots but McDiggle is blocking nicely.
Hitme slips a nice elbow through McDiggle's hands, connecting with McDiggle's forehead.
McDiggle trying to control but Hitme postures up.
McDiggle tries to roll over but Hitme keeps him under control.
McDiggle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hitme.
McDiggle keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McDiggle slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hitme landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
McDiggle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hitme is fighting to break McDiggle's control of his arms but McDiggle is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hitme scoring with some ground and pound.
Hitme is working McDiggle over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hitme missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hitme is looking to work some ground and pound but McDiggle has wrist control.
Hitme throws a big elbow that misses.
Hitme postures up.
McDiggle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Hitme avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
McDiggle is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Hitme has his hands clasped together but McDiggle extends and breaks Hitme's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by McDiggle.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Buster McDiggle!
Buster McDiggle thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 19, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
McDiggle closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Laloosh quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
McDiggle is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Laloosh doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McDiggle.
McDiggle works his way into full mount!
McDiggle has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
McDiggle wants to take Laloosh's back but he can't do it this time.
Laloosh sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
McDiggle is trying to control. Laloosh wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDiggle frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
McDiggle with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Laloosh is bucking up trying to escape but McDiggle cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T1#
McDiggle prevents Laloosh from getting the reversal.#SUB#
McDiggle working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
McDiggle looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
McDiggle scoring with strikes but Laloosh is staying in there.
Laloosh flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Laloosh wants to hold on but McDiggle pushes him away.
Laloosh is in a horrible position here. McDiggle smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
McDiggle fails to move to back control.
McDiggle connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
McDiggle dominating with strikes here.#T2#
Laloosh is trying desperately to improve position.
McDiggle can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Laloosh is looking to escape.
Laloosh prevents McDiggle from taking his back.
Laloosh is in all sorts of trouble here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDiggle is trying to take his opponent's back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDiggle avoids the attempt from Laloosh to control.
BOOM! McDiggle connects with a massive shot to the dome!
McDiggle looking to control but Laloosh is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McDiggle unloading with bombs!
McDiggle controlling from the full mount. #T3#
McDiggle wants to take Laloosh's back but he can't do it this time.
Laloosh is desperately trying to improve his position but McDiggle has a good base and remains in mount.
McDiggle with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
McDiggle cracks Laloosh with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
McDiggle has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McDiggle pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
A nice elbow there by McDiggle.#ROC#
Laloosh is rocked!
Laloosh is squirming around, avoiding McDiggle's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
McDiggle with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Laloosh tries to hold on but McDiggle postures up.#T4#
McDiggle with good strikes from the mount here!
Laloosh tries to reverse the position but McDiggle maintains control.
Laloosh sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
McDiggle perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McDiggle is looking to take a break and control but Laloosh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Laloosh is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McDiggle pulls his head out easily.
McDiggle wants to control but Laloosh is keeping him busy.
Laloosh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Laloosh is trying is best to control the position here.
Laloosh is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Laloosh looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buster McDiggle dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
McDiggle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McDiggle misses with a body kick.
Laloosh takes a swing at McDiggle's ribcage but misses. #TD#
McDiggle scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
McDiggle wants to control but Laloosh is keeping him busy.
Buster McDiggle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Laloosh tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McDiggle wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McDiggle lands a decent elbow from side control.
McDiggle trying to control the position but Laloosh is working away.
Laloosh tries to bench press McDiggle off him but McDiggle keeps the position. #SUB#
McDiggle is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Laloosh has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here as McDiggle stalls from top position.#SUB#
McDiggle is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Laloosh has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
McDiggle trying to control the action but Laloosh is working from the bottom. #SUB#
McDiggle tries for a kimura but Laloosh is defending well.
McDiggle is looking to take a break and control but Laloosh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
McDiggle is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Laloosh has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
McDiggle tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
McDiggle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laloosh keeps working. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
McDiggle is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Laloosh is trying to escape and McDiggle transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Laloosh is forced to tap! Nice work there by McDiggle! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Buster McDiggle!
Buster McDiggle thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
NSC 42: Wolf vs Boston
Date: Jul 23, 2019 |
#R1#
McDiggle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Burns throws a body punch but McDiggle moves out of range.
McDiggle appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Burns's coach down at Pablo's Boxing Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Burns's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
McDiggle takes one to the side of the head.
Burns's jab looks to have found its range, popping McDiggle under the eye.
Burns connects with a nice looking jab.
Burns moves into range and connects with a jab.
Burns avoids the head kick by McDiggle.
Burns jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burns stuns McDiggle with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Burns misses with an uppercut
and Burns takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McDiggle scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Burns doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns throws a lazy right hand but McDiggle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from McDiggle misses its target.
Burns throws a jab when McDiggle was well out of range.#T1#
Burns slaps away a takedown attempt from McDiggle, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Burns misses with a lunging right hand
#CL#
and McDiggle moves into the clinch.
McDiggle goes for a takedown attempt but Burns pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Burns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDiggle has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym in the buildup to the fight.
McDiggle avoids the body shot from Burns.
McDiggle takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Burns lands a jab to McDiggle's midsection.
McDiggle slips a straight right by Burns.
Burns throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Burns throws a leg kick
and McDiggle counters with a two punch combo.
McDiggle defending well as Burns loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Burns lands a nice shot that snaps McDiggle's head back.
McDiggle slips under a jab from Burns.
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!
McDiggle moves out of range of the strikes.
Burns misses with a takedown attempt - McDiggle sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Burns has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#
It looks like Connor Mac Burns has been cut.
McDiggle swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Burns.
Burns dodges the punch combination from McDiggle.
Burns scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Connor Mac Burns will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Connor Mac Burns's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
McDiggle takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Buster McDiggle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burns misses with a hook. McDiggle ducked under it nicely.
McDiggle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burns.
McDiggle takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McDiggle tries to bum rush Burns with a series of wild strikes but Burns uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Burns misses with a hook. McDiggle ducked under it nicely. #TD2#
Burns gets the takedown into side control.
Burns wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDiggle keeps working.
McDiggle is trying to improve his position.
Burns trying to control the action but McDiggle is working from the bottom.
Burns wants to take a breather but McDiggle manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Burns. #T1#
McDiggle keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully. #SUB#
McDiggle escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Burns gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
McDiggle looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McDiggle wants to sweep here but Burns controlling him for the moment.
Burns stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDiggle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burns wants to control from the top but McDiggle keeps moving. #T2#
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.
Burns pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDiggle is keeping the position for now.
McDiggle throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Burns tries to free his leg and advance position but McDiggle is retaining full guard.
Burns is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McDiggle trying to control the position here.
McDiggle is trying to keep Burns in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burns pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDiggle is keeping the position for now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Mac Burns showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Connor Mac Burns's cut.
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#
Burns misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McDiggle counters with a stiff right hand.
Burns looks to throw the jab but McDiggle is out of range.
Buster McDiggle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDiggle moves out of range as Burns strikes.
McDiggle throws a big counter combination but Burns scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McDiggle checks a leg kick.
Burns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Connor Mac Burns seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDiggle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burns.
Burns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and McDiggle tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Connor Mac Burns is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Burns 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns lands with an overhand left.
Burns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDiggle was well out of range. Poor timing from Burns.
Burns fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McDiggle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice side step and Burns releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
A leg kick checked by McDiggle.
McDiggle looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Burns scores with the left hand. McDiggle knows he should have avoided that one.
Burns shoots in but McDiggle avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Burns bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#TD2#
Burns shoots in and bounces McDiggle off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Burns pushing down on McDiggle's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McDiggle gets full guard.
Burns trying to control but McDiggle is working from the bottom.
Burns has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
McDiggle throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2#
Burns trying to control but McDiggle is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Burns forces his way into half guard.
Burns wants to pass to mount but McDiggle is defending the position. #SUB2#
Burns wants to work for an arm triangle but McDiggle is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
McDiggle looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
McDiggle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Connor Mac Burns comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Burns winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight for Connor Mac Burns!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Connor Mac Burns!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Connor Mac Burns!
Connor Mac Burns wins by unanimous decision!
In his post fight interview, Connor Mac Burns started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
NSC 35: Filch vs Cha
Date: Jun 25, 2019 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
McDiggle shoots in but Reilly avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Reilly throws a counter high kick but McDiggle was just alert enough to avoid it.#CL2#
McDiggle closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
We've been informed that McDiggle has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
McDiggle struggles to land a body shot inside as Reilly controls his hands.
Reilly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDiggle's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reilly is leaning against McDiggle and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDiggle.
Reilly struggles to land a body shot inside as McDiggle controls his hands.
McDiggle blocking some punches.
Reilly prevents a body shot from McDiggle.
Reilly lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T1#
Reilly scores with a shoulder strike.
Reilly scores with a hook to the body.
Reilly lands a right hand that snaps the head of McDiggle backwards.
Reilly lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reilly.
Reilly scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McDiggle is looking for a takedown.
McDiggle looking for a takedown.
Mike Reilly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buster McDiggle.
McDiggle drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Reilly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McDiggle misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Reilly fails to land.
Reilly scores with a shoulder strike.
Reilly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reilly working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McDiggle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reilly tries a body shot but McDiggle blocks it.
Reilly's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Reilly lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reilly pushes off an throws an elbow but McDiggle leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
McDiggle is leaning against Reilly and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Reilly creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McDiggle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reilly lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McDiggle backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McDiggle.
McDiggle blocks an elbow strike.
McDiggle misses with a body punch.
McDiggle misses with a body punch.
McDiggle jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Reilly walks away with a smile on his face. McDiggle gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McDiggle lands a two punch combo.
McDiggle has his takedown stuffed
enabling Reilly to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Reilly dominated that round.
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#
McDiggle's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Reilly connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McDiggle scrambles back to his feet.
McDiggle fails to land with a series of punches.
McDiggle closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reilly circles away.
Reilly cracks McDiggle with a good jab.#CUT#
It looks like Buster McDiggle has been cut.
Mike Reilly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McDiggle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reilly tries to counter by clinching up but McDiggle breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reilly connects with the punch.
McDiggle gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Reilly to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Reilly tries to score with a low kick but McDiggle moves his leg out of the way.
McDiggle swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McDiggle tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Reilly counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Reilly misses. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McDiggle is looking to clinch but Reilly is avoiding it.
As McDiggle backs away, Reilly returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Reilly misses with a looping left.
Reilly digs a good body shot into McDiggle's ribs.#TD2#
McDiggle drives through with a takedown into Reilly's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Reilly is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McDiggle wants to pass the guard but Reilly is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Reilly dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Buster McDiggle's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
McDiggle throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Reilly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Buster McDiggle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reilly throws a chopping leg kick but McDiggle manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McDiggle misses with a kick to the body
and Reilly counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Reilly misses the target.
McDiggle throws a fast counter high kick but Reilly manages to duck under it in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reilly rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McDiggle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McDiggle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Reilly was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Reilly lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Reilly clinches up with McDiggle and pushes him back against the ropes.
A right handed body shot lands from Reilly.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reilly.
Good body shot from McDiggle.
McDiggle drops down looking for an ankle pick but Reilly pulls his leg out and moves away.
A punch combination from McDiggle misses.
Reilly dips to his left and cracks McDiggle with an uppercut!#CUT#
That has opened up Buster McDiggle's cut even more.
Mike Reilly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McDiggle takes one to the side of the head.
#T2#
McDiggle throws a sloppy head kick
and Reilly counters with an outside leg kick.
McDiggle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reilly was well out of range. Poor timing from McDiggle.
Reilly swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McDiggle takes one to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from McDiggle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reilly throws a leg kick but McDiggle sees it coming and moves out of range.
McDiggle scores with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Reilly showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Reilly, 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Mike Reilly!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Mike Reilly!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Mike Reilly!
Mike Reilly wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Mike Reilly, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
NSC 28: Hunt vs Bornholm
Date: Jun 04, 2019 |
#R1#
McDiggle ducks under a wild hook from De Sucre.
McDiggle now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McDiggle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Sucre throws a head kick that misses
and McDiggle counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from De Sucre. No joy for McDiggle on that attempt.
McDiggle slips a jab and a cross from De Sucre.
#TD2#
McDiggle closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. De Sucre quickly recovers to half guard.
De Sucre won't allow McDiggle to pass to mount.
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.
De Sucre has hold of McDiggle's hands but McDiggle slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
De Sucre tries to kick McDiggle off but McDiggle keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
De Sucre is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McDiggle scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
McDiggle is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, De Sucre has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
McDiggle looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T1#
McDiggle is looking to stall here but De Sucre recovers full guard.
McDiggle advances to half guard.
De Sucre wants to get back to his feet.
McDiggle is keen to just control but De Sucre is a slippery customer.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
De Sucre is looking to escape.
De Sucre keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McDiggle is trying to control. De Sucre wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McDiggle is just content to waste time from the top position. De Sucre takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
De Sucre avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McDiggle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Sucre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDiggle seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
McDiggle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buster McDiggle dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
McDiggle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Antonio Jose De Sucre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
De Sucre closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McDiggle's guard.#SUB2#
McDiggle is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. De Sucre is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
McDiggle looking for a guillotine here but De Sucre defends easily.
McDiggle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De Sucre trying to move into half guard but instead McDiggle has managed to sweep!#REVB#
McDiggle sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McDiggle landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDiggle trying to control the position from guard on top but De Sucre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Sucre is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McDiggle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
McDiggle throwing strikes but missing.
McDiggle distracts De Sucre with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McDiggle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McDiggle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McDiggle trying to control the position from guard on top but De Sucre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Sucre avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McDiggle looking to pass the guard.
McDiggle's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McDiggle trying to control but De Sucre is working from the bottom.
McDiggle controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
De Sucre throws a wild body kick that McDiggle sees coming a mile off.
De Sucre misses with a series of wild punches.
McDiggle feints the counter takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDiggle looks to land a combination. De Sucre sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
McDiggle throws a poor cross that misses
and De Sucre counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buster McDiggle 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##TD2#
McDiggle bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
McDiggle taking a breather here.
De Sucre tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McDiggle wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
McDiggle is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. De Sucre knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McDiggle misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDiggle wants to control but De Sucre is keeping him busy.
McDiggle in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T1##SUB2#
McDiggle goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, De Sucre has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for McDiggle but great work by De Sucre.
Antonio Jose De Sucre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
De Sucre is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McDiggle is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
De Sucre tries for a kimura but McDiggle is defending well.
McDiggle is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
De Sucre working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
McDiggle is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
De Sucre wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McDiggle, who protects the arm well.
McDiggle avoids any damage from the ground and pound of De Sucre. #SUB#
De Sucre swings around for an armbar but McDiggle sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into De Sucre's guard.
De Sucre working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McDiggle.
De Sucre working a defensive guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDiggle stands up over De Sucre, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Buster McDiggle.
Well McDiggle 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Buster McDiggle!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Buster McDiggle!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Buster McDiggle!
Buster McDiggle wins by unanimous decision!
Buster McDiggle thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
EFC Stewart vs Pichushkin 2
Date: Apr 27, 2019 |
#R1#
McDiggle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ninefingers manages to avoid it.
Ninefingers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDiggle.
Ninefingers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ninefingers finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McDiggle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McDiggle scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ninefingers in his tracks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ninefingers. That's going to slow McDiggle down.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ninefingers. McDiggle shrugs it off though.
Ninefingers tries a head kick but it misses.
Ninefingers buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#TD#
McDiggle gets a double leg takedown into Ninefingers's guard.
McDiggle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ninefingers is keeping the position for now.
McDiggle won't allow Ninefingers to sweep him here.
McDiggle wants to pass the guard but Ninefingers is keeping the position.
Ninefingers looking for a sweep. Not yet Ninefingers, not yet. #T1#
McDiggle sitting in guard here, content to control.
McDiggle cracks Ninefingers with a solid left hand.
Ninefingers is trying to control the position but McDiggle postures up.
McDiggle with a nice head shot there.
Ninefingers looking for a sweep. Not yet Ninefingers, not yet.
Ninefingers is trying to keep McDiggle in close.
Ninefingers keeping full guard, as McDiggle tries to pass.
Ninefingers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ninefingers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ninefingers can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McDiggle controls the pace.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ninefingers pulls McDiggle in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ninefingers throws a head kick that misses.
McDiggle smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ninefingers lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ninefingers lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McDiggle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ninefingers moves away.
Some wild striking there from Ninefingers.
McDiggle looks to score with a jab to the body but Ninefingers is just out of range.
And Ninefingers tries to counter it with a takedown but McDiggle pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McDiggle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ninefingers.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ninefingers.
McDiggle scores with a punch to the head.
Ninefingers looks to land a body kick but McDiggle moved away.
Ninefingers throws a series of punches but McDiggle avoids them all with ease. #T3#
McDiggle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ninefingers moves away.
McDiggle throws out a loose jab but Ninefingers uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDiggle buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McDiggle connects with a body shot.
McDiggle shoots in but no luck this time.
McDiggle throws a low kick, looking for Ninefingers's leg but Ninefingers calmly moves out of range.
McDiggle scores with a nice right hand.
Ninefingers goes for a double leg but McDiggle avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McDiggle continues to drive forward.
Ninefingers takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McDiggle jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McDiggle takes a swing at Ninefingers's ribcage but misses.
Ninefingers misses with a kick to the body.
McDiggle attempts a counter takedown but Ninefingers avoids it well and moves away.
Ninefingers takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McDiggle throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ninefingers's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDiggle misses the shot to the body.
McDiggle scores with a nice strike.#T4#
Ninefingers takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ninefingers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDiggle.
McDiggle throws a big shot that misses.
Ninefingers turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#TD2#
Ninefingers is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McDiggle's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDiggle is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ninefingers's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ninefingers's back!
McDiggle scores with strikes from the back.
#SUB#
Ninefingers showing good submission defense here.
Ninefingers tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ninefingers is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buster McDiggle dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Ninefingers misses with a kick to the body.
McDiggle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDiggle tries to work over Ninefingers's front leg with a kick but Ninefingers checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDiggle. Ninefingers does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDiggle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ninefingers misses with a straight right.
Ninefingers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ninefingers throws a nice looking combination but McDiggle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ninefingers throws a right hand that McDiggle ducks under and follows up with a left that McDiggle also avoids with ease.
McDiggle throws a body punch but Ninefingers moves out of range.
McDiggle shoots for a double leg takedown but Ninefingers sprawls well. He's pushed McDiggle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ninefingers throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McDiggle on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDiggle throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A nice leg kick lands there from McDiggle.
A telegraphed right hand from Ninefingers misses the target.
Nice shot by Ninefingers.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ninefingers throws a leg kick but McDiggle sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T1#
McDiggle blocks a jab.
Ninefingers ducks under a wild hook from McDiggle.
McDiggle fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ninefingers throws a nice head kick!
Ninefingers staying out of range there.
A jab lands there for McDiggle.
McDiggle on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McDiggle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ninefingers moves away.
Ninefingers throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McDiggle on the side of the head.
Ninefingers scores with a jab.
Ninefingers throws a right hand that McDiggle ducks under and follows up with a left that McDiggle also avoids with ease.
McDiggle half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ninefingers throws a sloppy head kick and McDiggle moves out of range easily.
McDiggle drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ninefingers sprawls and moves away.
McDiggle connects with the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ninefingers walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice defenses there by Ninefingers.
McDiggle with a hook.#T2#
Ninefingers throws a head kick but McDiggle moves out of range.
Ninefingers swings for the body but McDiggle moves out of range.
McDiggle takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ninefingers tries to land a front kick but McDiggle steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ninefingers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McDiggle.
Ninefingers is looking to clinch.
McDiggle fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ninefingers avoids it really well and circles away.
McDiggle smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McDiggle cracks Ninefingers with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Buster McDiggle is winning the standup battle so far.
A lazy left from Ninefingers finds it's target.
Ninefingers just misses with a punch to the body.
Ninefingers throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and McDiggle counters with a shoot takedown. Ninefingers fights it but they end up in guard.
Ninefingers wants to stand and escape but McDiggle is having none of it.
McDiggle has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Ninefingers looking to hit a scissor sweep but McDiggle is one step ahead there.
McDiggle wants to control from the top but Ninefingers keeps moving.
Ninefingers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McDiggle throws a big elbow that misses.
Ninefingers keeping moving, preventing McDiggle from controlling successfully.
McDiggle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ninefingers works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB2#
Ninefingers looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McDiggle is looking to advance position but Ninefingers has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB##T4#
McDiggle sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
McDiggle is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
McDiggle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ninefingers looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McDiggle tries to roll over but Ninefingers keeps him under control.
Ninefingers trying to mount his opponent but McDiggle defends it.
McDiggle trying to control from the bottom.
Ninefingers is keen to just control but McDiggle is a slippery customer.
Ninefingers uses his free foot to push down on McDiggle's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for McDiggle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Ninefingers 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ninefingers throws a combination. McDiggle tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ninefingers slips under a jab from McDiggle.
Ninefingers with a jab.
A head kick misses from Ninefingers.
McDiggle smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A shot to the liver by McDiggle. Beautiful body shot.
Ninefingers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McDiggle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ninefingers scores with a leg kick.
Ninefingers moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McDiggle connects with a body shot that sends Ninefingers's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDiggle throws an overhand right that lands on Ninefingers's shoulder, as Ninefingers tries to avoid the shot.
A combination from Ninefingers does no damage.
Ninefingers is looking to score with low kicks.
McDiggle scores with a shot to the body.
#T1#
McDiggle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDiggle lands with a hook. Ninefingers tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ninefingers tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McDiggle is able to avoid easily.
Ninefingers throws a leg kick #TD#
and McDiggle counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ninefingers won't be happy with that. #SUB#
McDiggle looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McDiggle lands a nice forearm strike.
McDiggle throwing strikes but Ninefingers manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
McDiggle is trying to improve his position.
McDiggle sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDiggle is pressing down on Ninefingers's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ninefingers wants to control from the top but McDiggle keeps moving.
Ninefingers pushes down on McDiggle's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2#
McDiggle is looking to improve his position.
Ninefingers tries to pass to full mount but McDiggle defends it.
McDiggle is looking to improve his position.
McDiggle is working hard here to advance position.
Ninefingers working over McDiggle with some ground and pound. McDiggle looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ninefingers is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for McDiggle!
Ninefingers tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ninefingers tries to control but McDiggle wriggling away.
Buster McDiggle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Ninefingers moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, McDiggle has worked his arm free - good work by McDiggle!
#T3#
McDiggle tries to improve position but can't.
Ninefingers fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Ninefingers working the head with strikes.
Ninefingers scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ninefingers working away.
McDiggle is looking to reverse the position.
Ninefingers scoring with punches from side control. #SUB2#
Ninefingers wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McDiggle, who protects the arm well.
Ninefingers misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#T4#
McDiggle can't do much from the bottom here.
McDiggle being controlled for a moment.
Ninefingers working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
McDiggle tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ninefingers wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McDiggle sneaks back into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
McDiggle has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ninefingers is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
McDiggle actively working from the bottom here.
McDiggle moves into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Logan Ninefingers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ninefingers 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Logan Ninefingers!
Logan Ninefingers took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Organic Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
EFC Reid vs Hooper
Date: Apr 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Silva stuffs the takedown attempt from McDiggle. McDiggle gets slowly back to his feet.
Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Silva throws a chopping leg kick but McDiggle manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Silva has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as McDiggle is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Silva misses the target.
A combination from Silva does no damage.
McDiggle tests Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McDiggle cracks Silva with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Silva takes one to the side of the head.
Silva lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McDiggle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
McDiggle closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Silva's guard.
Silva wants to stand up but McDiggle is controlling him.
McDiggle trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDiggle throws an elbow that misses. Silva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McDiggle's guard. Nice move by Silva!#REVB##T1#
Silva wants to stand but McDiggle has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU2#
Silva gets to his feet - McDiggle follows without any prompting.
McDiggle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silva lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McDiggle loads up on a big right hand but Silva slips the punch.
Silva tries to clinch
letting McDiggle counter with a right hand.
Cairo Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva slips a straight right by McDiggle.
A big right from Silva misses. #T2#
Silva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McDiggle feinted with a counter takedown.
Silva misses with a low kick.
Silva misses with a body shot.
McDiggle looks to throw the jab but Silva is out of range. #TD#
Silva gets caught napping as McDiggle dives in and scores a takedown. Silva manages to retain guard.
McDiggle with a flurry of punches that miss.
McDiggle postures up in Silva's guard and throws a big left but Silva blocks it.
McDiggle with a flurry of punches that miss.
McDiggle prevents Silva from getting back to his feet.
McDiggle trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T3#
Silva wants to get back to his feet but McDiggle is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Good standup being displayed there by McDiggle as he connects with a hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Silva.
McDiggle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McDiggle scoring well with a low kick there.
Silva misses with a straight left.
McDiggle misses with a body shot.
McDiggle backing away here, and Silva unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Silva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McDiggle misses with a hook.
McDiggle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McDiggle slips a jab from Silva.
Silva's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McDiggle connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Silva scrambles back to his feet.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDiggle.
#T4#
Silva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McDiggle misses with a body punch
enabling Silva to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Buster McDiggle has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva misses with a low kick as McDiggle jumps back.
McDiggle throws a head kick that Silva semi-blocks.
Silva lands with a straight right. McDiggle didn't see that one coming.
Silva throws a big shot that misses.
McDiggle misses with a lunging right hand
and Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McDiggle slips under a jab from Silva.
McDiggle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silva.#TD#
McDiggle gets a takedown into half guard.
McDiggle is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
McDiggle wants to pass the guard but Silva is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cairo Silva will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Buster McDiggle's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Silva throws a leg kick that misses.
McDiggle misses with a takedown attempt - Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Silva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cairo Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDiggle lands a nice shot to the body.
A jab from Silva misses.
Silva swings widly with a right hand
and McDiggle counters with a nice body shot.
Silva's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McDiggle connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Silva scrambles back to his feet.
Silva thuds his right hand into McDiggle's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McDiggle throws the left hand but Silva avoids the punch easily.
McDiggle misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDiggle throws a nice inside leg kick.
McDiggle lands with a shot to the body.
Silva throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McDiggle misses with a hook.
McDiggle misses with a hook.
McDiggle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silva.#T1#
McDiggle needs to keep his hands up - Silva had a free shot at his head there.
Silva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDiggle throws out the jab.
McDiggle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silva.
McDiggle shoots in for a double leg but Silva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by McDiggle. Beautiful body shot.
Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
Silva misses with a left hand
and McDiggle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDiggle.
Silva swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Silva scores with a kick to the body.
Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McDiggle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
McDiggle has Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Silva misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silva. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDiggle lands with a short shot to the head.
McDiggle lands a left hand.
Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but McDiggle avoids the damage to the body.
Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
Silva lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silva.
Silva gets through McDiggle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Silva softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Silva tries a knee to the head but McDiggle blocks it.
Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Silva.
McDiggle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McDiggle has a couple of punches blocked by Silva.
Silva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hand to the body from Silva.
McDiggle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McDiggle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cairo Silva seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3#
McDiggle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silva's elbow.
McDiggle has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buster McDiggle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDiggle.
McDiggle can't find room to land a body shot as Silva controls the action.
Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as McDiggle controls his hands.
McDiggle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silva scores with a nice hook to the head.
Silva scores with a shot to the side of McDiggle's head.
Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by McDiggle.
Silva digs a right hand into McDiggle's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McDiggle's gas tank.
A short right from Silva on the inside.
Silva looking to throw knees to the head but McDiggle is blocking nicely.
McDiggle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but McDiggle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva tries to work over McDiggle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
McDiggle scores with a nice hook to the head.
McDiggle swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDiggle lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Silva.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDiggle misses with some punches.
Silva scores with a shoulder strike.
Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
McDiggle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Silva on the inside.
Silva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Silva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McDiggles head.
Silva misses with the head strike.
McDiggle lands with a light punch inside.
Silva scores with a shoulder strike.
Silva lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cairo Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Buster McDiggle's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
McDiggle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McDiggle looks to land a right hand but Silva moved out of range.
Silva misses with an uppercut. McDiggle saw that one coming.
Silva missing with a left hand there. McDiggle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McDiggle bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Silva's head backwards.
McDiggle blocks a jab.
A head kick misses from Silva.
McDiggle changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Silva throws a right hand that misses
enabling McDiggle to counter with a crisp jab.
Silva misses with a hook.
Silva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
Silva throws a lazy right hand but McDiggle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McDiggle feinted with a counter takedown.
Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by McDiggle.
Silva misses with an uppercut
and McDiggle counters with a slapping leg kick.
Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Silva misses with a straight left. #T1#
Silva throws out a loose jab but McDiggle uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDiggle thumps Silva with a low kick.
McDiggle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McDiggle throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Silva counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Donk. Silva catches McDiggle right on the button with a cross.
McDiggle shoots in looking for a takedown but Silva manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McDiggle's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Good shot there by Silva.
McDiggle misses with a hook
and Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silva looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice defenses there by McDiggle.
Silva misses with an uppercut. McDiggle saw that one coming.
Silva takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Silva misses with a left hand
and McDiggle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDiggle lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva throws a jab when McDiggle was well out of range.#T2#
A right-left combo lands from McDiggle.
McDiggle takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cairo Silva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Silva lands a lovely overhand right.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva scores with a punch to the head.
Silva checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Silva takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Silva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDiggle throws out the jab.
Silva lands with a slapping head kick.
McDiggle takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CL#
McDiggle forces Silva back against the cage and clinches.
Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McDiggle tries to score a body lock takedown but Silva shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silva. #T3#
McDiggle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silva misses with a body punch.
McDiggle can't find room to land a body shot as Silva controls the action.
Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from McDiggle fails to land.
McDiggle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McDiggle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
McDiggle scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
McDiggle wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buster McDiggle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDiggle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
McDiggle has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McDiggle misses with a short punch on the inside.
McDiggle can't find room to land a body shot as Silva controls the action.
McDiggle is working Silva over against the cage.
McDiggle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Buster McDiggle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDiggle lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Silva.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cairo Silva.
I've got Silva winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cairo Silva!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Frame misses with a straight right.
Frame swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Frame throws a shot from downtown. McDiggle moves away and avoids it.
McDiggle misses with an uppercut
and Frame makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A jab from Frame misses.
It looked like McDiggle was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Frame.
A low kick from McDiggle is predictable there
and Frame counters with a one-two to the body.
McDiggle misses with a shot to the body
and Frame counters with a nice uppercut.
Frame throws a nice looking combination but McDiggle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDiggle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frame.
McDiggle checks a low kick from Frame.
Frame throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1#
McDiggle throws a leg kick
and Frame counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Frame misses.
McDiggle tries to counter with a takedown but Frame is quick to defend against it.
McDiggle misses with a low kick.
Frame misses with the combination.
Frame fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A combination from Frame does no damage.
Frame takes a swing at McDiggle's ribcage but misses.
Frame looks to land a right hand but McDiggle moved out of range.
Frame throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Frame misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Frame blocks a low kick nicely.
Frame swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Frame throws a leg kick #TD#
and McDiggle counters with a nice double leg into side control. Frame won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frame is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Frame wants to control but McDiggle postures up.
Check out the look on McDiggle's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Frame regains half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McDiggle connects with a nice short shot to Frame's temple.
Frame has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McDiggle is working away from the top position though.
McDiggle has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McDiggle throwing shots but Frame is blocking nicely.
McDiggle lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Frame is looking to control McDiggle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Frame avoid being mounted?#T3#
Frame keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Frame looks like he's trying to stand up.
McDiggle missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McDiggle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Frame defending well though.
Frame is looking for a sweep. McDiggle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Frame keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Frame on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
McDiggle is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McDiggle lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Frame taking some punishment here, with McDiggle in his half guard.
McDiggle is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4#
McDiggle tries to pass to full mount but Frame defends it.
McDiggle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Frame defending well though.
McDiggle working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Frame moves into full guard.
McDiggle passes Frame's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Frame controlling the position well. #SUB#
McDiggle is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Frame tries to get to full guard but McDiggle has control of the leg.
McDiggle is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andrew Frame will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Frame misses with an uppercut.
Frame misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Frame tests McDiggle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Frame throws a low kick but McDiggle avoids it.
Frame dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McDiggle seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Andrew Frame seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Frame throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McDiggle.
McDiggle tries to counter with a takedown but Frame is quick to defend against it.
Frame keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Frame has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frame lands a leg kick that knocks McDiggle off balance momentarily.
Frame pivots, looking for a leg kick but McDiggle is out of range and Frame settles back down.
McDiggle fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McDiggle attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Frame throws a poor cross that misses
and McDiggle counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McDiggle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frame attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Frame clobbers McDiggle with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McDiggle blocks a jab.
A big right from Frame misses.
Frame misses with a looping right.
McDiggle half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Andrew Frame seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDiggle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Frame throws out the jab.
McDiggle attempts a counter takedown but Frame avoids it well and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frame. McDiggle does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDiggle feinted with a counter takedown.
Frame throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
Frame takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Frame looks to land a left hand but McDiggle moved out of range nicely.
McDiggle feinted with a counter takedown.
McDiggle fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Frame misses with a right hand #TD#
and McDiggle counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frame seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
McDiggle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McDiggle wants to pass the guard but Frame is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDiggle distracts Frame with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McDiggle working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Frame's head.#T3#
McDiggle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McDiggle landing with the ground and pound.
Frame wants to stand and escape but McDiggle is having none of it.
McDiggle lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McDiggle throws a strike but Frame rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Frame content to stall in guard here.
McDiggle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Frame is one step ahead there.
Frame must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
McDiggle has his feet on Frame's thighs here. He's pushed Frame off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Frame screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Buster McDiggle!
Buster McDiggle thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
ABW 195 Goodbye Thiago - Steve
Date: Jan 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Silva works over McDiggle's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Buster McDiggle has been cut.
Silva looks to land a left hand but McDiggle moved out of range nicely.
It looked like McDiggle was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Silva.
McDiggle needs to keep his hands up - Silva had a free shot at his head there.
Good leg kick by Silva there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#KD2#
Silva lands a big head kick that sends McDiggle tumbling to the mat! Silva takes a step backwards and waves McDiggle back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
McDiggle shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than McDiggle was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
McDiggle postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Silva stops McDiggle from passing to mount.
Sloppy strikes there by McDiggle.
Silva is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDiggle throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T1#
Silva is pushing McDiggle's head away, looking to escape. McDiggle manages to hold on to the position though.
McDiggle throwing shots but missing, from side control.
McDiggle wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
Silva takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
McDiggle trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Silva is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, McDiggle asserts his dominance and retains side control.
McDiggle throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
McDiggle working the ground and pound.
McDiggle in side control, throwing shots but Silva defends. #SUB#
McDiggle goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Silva rolls with the submission and now he's on top in McDiggle's guard! Nice work there by Silva!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silva wants to stand but McDiggle is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU2#
Silva stands up from McDiggle's guard - Silva perhaps looking for a knockout.
McDiggle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3#
McDiggle has a takedown stuffed.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Silva throws out a leg kick but McDiggle moves out of range and Silva only half commits.
Silva throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McDiggle on the side of the head. #CUT2#
Buster McDiggle's cut is getting worse.
McDiggle shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Silva defends it nicely.
Silva throws a hook but McDiggle avoids it easily.#TD#
McDiggle feints and as Silva raises his hands in defense, McDiggle changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
McDiggle wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4##ES2#
Silva uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Silva keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva tries to clinch up.
Silva tries to clinch there but McDiggle circles away.
McDiggle throwing a counter right hand but Silva manages to avoid it.#KD2#
Silva lands a left and a right that send McDiggle crashing to the mat, dazed. Silva thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
McDiggle takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Silva misses with a hook.
McDiggle fires out a quick counter leg kick but Silva just manages to avoid it.
Jab by Silva.
Silva throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McDiggle blocks a jab.
It looked like McDiggle wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McDiggle with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Silva to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT2#
Buster McDiggle's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Silva connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cairo Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Buster McDiggle's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
McDiggle shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silva pinned against the cage. Silva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Silva lands a really nice looking cross but McDiggle seems unphased.
McDiggle defending well as Silva loads up on a big left hand.
A quick step to the side and McDiggle tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDiggle takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McDiggle fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDiggle with a lazy takedown attempt
and Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buster McDiggle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big left from Silva misses.
McDiggle drops down looking for a counter takedown but Silva sprawls and moves away.
Nice jab there from Silva.
Silva throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
so McDiggle counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDiggle throws an elbow that misses. Silva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McDiggle's guard. Nice move by Silva!#REVB##T1#
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from McDiggle.
McDiggle has a closed guard, preventing Silva from standing up.
Silva wants to stand and escape but instead McDiggle has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
McDiggle postures up in Silva's guard and throws a big left but Silva blocks it.
McDiggle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDiggle works over Silva with some ground and pound from guard.
McDiggle slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McDiggle trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Silva keeping full guard, as McDiggle tries to pass.
McDiggle wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McDiggle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McDiggle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDiggle trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
McDiggle with a nice head shot there.
Silva is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McDiggle is controlling him.
Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McDiggle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McDiggle shoots in but Silva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McDiggle closes the distance and clinches up with Silva, looking for a takedown. McDiggle pushes Silva against the cage but Silva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cairo Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4##TD#
McDiggle drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Silva throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva throws a hook but McDiggle blocks it.
Silva lands with a kick to the ribs.
Silva 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.
McDiggle misses with a takedown attempt
and Silva counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
Jeez, Buster McDiggle's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Silva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Silva throws a combination that misses
letting McDiggle counter with a right hand.
McDiggle darts in looking for a takedown but Silva gets double underhooks and turns McDiggle into the cage.
McDiggle shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cairo Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Buster McDiggle's cut.
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#
Silva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Silva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#TD#
McDiggle closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Silva to the mat! Silva manages to get full guard.
McDiggle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McDiggle won't allow Silva to get back to his feet.
McDiggle postures up and lands a big shot to Silva's brow.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but McDiggle is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDiggle keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Silva's head.
McDiggle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McDiggle lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Silva wants to stand up but McDiggle is controlling him.
McDiggle controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Silva wants to stand and escape but McDiggle is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McDiggle shoots in but Silva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McDiggle misses with a takedown attempt
and McDiggle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McDiggle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheers as Silva lands an impressive looking overhand right. McDiggle doesn't seem phased though.
McDiggle fails with a takedown attempt.
Cairo Silva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buster McDiggle. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDiggle.
Cairo Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McDiggle misses with a takedown
and Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silva scores with a crisp jab that stopped McDiggle in his tracks.
McDiggle shoots and misses
and McDiggle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Silva looks to throw the jab but McDiggle is out of range.
McDiggle shoots in and drives through. Silva sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McDiggle is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McDiggle shoots for a double leg takedown but Silva sprawls well. He's pushed McDiggle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDiggle with a lazy takedown attempt
and Silva counters with a leg kick. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McDiggle misses with a punch to the body.
#T3##TD#
McDiggle pulls guard.
Silva has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McDiggle is proving hard to escape from. #SU2#
Silva stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Silva scores with a nice right hand.
McDiggle will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Silva thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDiggle ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
McDiggle throwing a counter right hand but Silva manages to avoid it.
Cairo Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDiggle looks for a takedown but Silva sprawls well.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Silva!
#T4#
Silva scores with a nice strike.
McDiggle takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Silva.
McDiggle fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Silva connects with a right hand. McDiggle shakes it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva throws a hook but McDiggle avoids it easily.
McDiggle tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Silva defends well and McDiggle ends up having to push Silva into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McDiggle has his takedown stuffed
and Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
Buster McDiggle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDiggle takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cairo Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Silva winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cairo Silva!
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Event:
ABW 186 Meat Boy - Wolf II
Date: Dec 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Johns slaps away a takedown attempt from McDiggle, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
McDiggle closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Johns quickly recovers to half guard.
Johns is not content to let McDiggle control the position.
Johns trying to hold on to McDiggle's head to control him but McDiggle postures up.
McDiggle is trying to control. Johns wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johns avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McDiggle.
Johns trying to control from the bottom.
Johns is looking for a sweep. McDiggle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
McDiggle is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
McDiggle is working for a submission of some sort.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McDiggle connects with a nice short shot to Johns's temple. #SUB#
McDiggle is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Johns has managed to free his arm - good work.
McDiggle has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
McDiggle working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Johns avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McDiggle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
McDiggle lands strikes from half guard.
McDiggle throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Johns to regain full guard.
McDiggle working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McDiggle trying to move into half guard but instead Johns has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Johns throwing strikes from guard but McDiggle blocks nicely.
Johns with a nice head shot there.#CUT2#
It looks like Buster McDiggle has been cut.#SUB#
McDiggle looking for a guillotine here but Johns defends easily.
Johns postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johns landing with the ground and pound.
Johns scoring with some ground and pound.
Johns has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3##SUB#
Johns is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but McDiggle has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Johns is looking to defend but McDiggle has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Johns! McDiggle pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Johns taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Buster McDiggle!
During a confident post fight interview, Buster McDiggle thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Jackson darts in looking for a takedown but Three gets double underhooks and turns Jackson into the cage.
Three lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Three stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Jackson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Three is trying to defend but Jackson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Three keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Three does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1##SUB#
Jackson seems to be looking for submissions.
Three is holding on to half guard well.
Three wants to get back to full guard.
Jackson winds up and cracks Three with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Three is doing well to control the position and prevent Jackson from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Three is trying to get back to full guard.
Three is holding on to half guard well.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Three wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Nice strikes from Jackson there.
Three is looking to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Three can do anything to dispel that myth.
Three wants to get back to full guard but Jackson has passed into side control.
Jackson working away.
Three is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Three keeps trying to improve his position.
Three is still trying to improve position.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Three is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Jackson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Three knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Three's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Three is not content to let Jackson control the position. #SUB#
Jackson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Three is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jackson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Three is avoiding damage well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A control attempt from Three but he's now mounted!
Jackson wants to control the pace but Three is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Jackson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Three closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jackson quickly recovers to half guard.
Three is stalling here. Jackson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Three seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jackson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Three is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Three is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Three controls the position for a moment.
Jackson working the body and head with strikes. #T1#
Three is trying to work for a sweep but Jackson has mounted him!
Three can't escape the position.
Three is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jackson wants to control the pace but Three is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Jackson wants to finish this one by submission but Three is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Jackson.
Three has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Jackson's lack of action.
Three keeping control of the position. #T2#
Jackson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Three with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Three is trying is best to control the position here.
Three is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Three is positioning himself well to prevent Jackson advancing to mount.
Three tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
Three is holding on to half guard well.
Three tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Three feints and as Jackson raises his hands in defense, Three changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T4#
Three working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Three is working Jackson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Three postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Three landing some decent shots from guard.
Three is in close to Jackson's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Jackson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Three can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Three distracts Jackson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Three postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Three works over Jackson with some ground and pound from guard.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Three trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
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 Stephen Jackson 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Stephen Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Jackson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Three's half guard.
Three is trying to get back to full guard.
Three is controlling Jackson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Three really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jackson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jackson is looking to advance position but Three won't allow it.
Three is looking to get back to full guard here but Jackson has managed to pass to side control instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Three's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Three tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Jackson working away.
Three tries to bench press Jackson off him but Jackson keeps the position. #SUB#
Jackson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Three has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jackson but great work by Three.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Three laying and praying for a moment but Jackson takes advantage and regains half guard.
Jackson missing with punches from the bottom.
#T2#
Three lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Three takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Three lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Three trying to control the pace.
Stephen Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Jackson looking for submissions off his back.
Three is nestled in close to Jackson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Three is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jackson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Three working Jackson over with strikes.
Three seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Three seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ground and pound from Three.
Three trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Three working over Jackson with some ground and pound. Jackson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Three has control of the leg.
Three slips a nice elbow through Jackson's hands, connecting with Jackson's forehead.
Three slips a nice elbow through Jackson's hands, connecting with Jackson's forehead.
Jackson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Three scores with a couple of nice shots.
Three working Jackson over with strikes.
Three controlling the action here. #T4#
Three drops an elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
Three scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Three working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Three winds up and cracks Jackson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Three looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Three scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Three lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Three landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Test Three has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stephen Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Three working Jackson over with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Test Three comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jackson 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Stephen Jackson!
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