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Event:
ABW 168 Brahms - Matonen
Date: Oct 18, 2018 |
#R1#
McCarthy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bamalog works the jab nicely.
McCarthy blocks the body kick.
Bamalog throws a poor cross that misses
letting McCarthy counter with a right hand.
Bamalog throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bamalog. McCarthy does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for McCarthy.
Bamalog getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT2#
It looks like Cormac McCarthy has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bamalog on the side of the head.
Bamalog walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McCarthy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McCarthy 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.
Bamalog dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McCarthy. That did some damage!#T1#
Bamalog with a hook.
McCarthy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bamalog jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCarthy lands a jab.#CL2#
Bamalog rushes McCarthy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McCarthy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McCarthy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCarthy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bamalog digs a right hand into McCarthy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McCarthy's gas tank.
McCarthy swings wildly with an uppercut but Bamalog uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Bamalog breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Bamalog lets loose with a powerful body kick. McCarthy will feel that in the morning.
Good work by McCarthy as he checks the leg kick.
McCarthy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bamalog throws a counter combo.
McCarthy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bamalog swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big left from McCarthy misses.
McCarthy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bamalog.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bamalog lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McCarthy looks to land a combination. Bamalog sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bamalog has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McCarthy finds it's way round the side to connect with Bamalog's head.
Bamalog walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bamalog.
#T3#
McCarthy loads up on a big right hand but Bamalog slips the punch.
McCarthy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCarthy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bamalog misses with an uppercut
and McCarthy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McCarthy misses with a jab, cross combination.
McCarthy walks into a straight right hand from Bamalog.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bamalog. McCarthy shrugs it off though.
McCarthy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A nice side step and Bamalog releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McCarthy tries to land a front kick but Bamalog steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
and Bamalog counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts McCarthy! He's just covering up as Bamalog starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Teke Bamalog!
An out of breath Teke Bamalog thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Cormac McCarthy had this to say: 'I think it is time to retire.'.
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Event:
EFA 82 Trucks vs De Silva
Date: Jul 07, 2018 |
#R1#
McCarthy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nagata looks to throw the jab but McCarthy is out of range.
McCarthy throws a one two combo.
#CUT2#
It looks like Yuji Nagata has been cut.
McCarthy misses the jab.
McCarthy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nagata has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Just Scrap MMA and BJJ in the buildup to the fight.
Nagata misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCarthy.
Nagata lunges at McCarthy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McCarthy's hand.
McCarthy scores with a nice strike.
McCarthy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagata dodges the punch combination from McCarthy.
#CL#
Nagata moves into range and clinches up with McCarthy.#T1#
Nagata pressing his opponent against the cage.
McCarthy is trying to stall.
Nagata is looking to control McCarthy's arms but McCarthy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nagata has his back to the cage.
Nagata pushes off an throws an elbow but McCarthy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McCarthy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nagata blocking some punches.
Nagata is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McCarthy misses with a hook from the clinch.
McCarthy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McCarthy misses with some punches.
McCarthy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nagata is keeping busy.#T2#
Nagata misses with a hook from the clinch.
McCarthy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nagata manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nagata will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McCarthy up against the cage.
Nagata seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nagata just misses with a elbow thrown towards McCarthy's brow.
Nagata dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC2#
McCarthy breaks from the clinch.
McCarthy throws a hook but Nagata blocks it.
Nagata swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCarthy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nagata counters with a straight right hand.
McCarthy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nagata counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Nagata throws a hook to the side of McCarthy's head but McCarthy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McCarthy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McCarthy.
McCarthy scores with a jab.
McCarthy misses with an uppercut. Nagata saw that one coming.
Nagata throws a right hand that misses
and McCarthy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McCarthy moves into range and connects with a jab.
McCarthy throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Nagata to counter with a crisp jab.
Nagata walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McCarthy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nagata .#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nagata misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCarthy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A nice leg kick lands there from McCarthy.
Nagata misses the jab.
Nagata takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McCarthy lands a really nice looking cross but Nagata seems unphased.
Nagata swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCarthy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nagata throws a poor cross that misses
enabling McCarthy to counter with a crisp jab.
Nagata misses with a hook. McCarthy ducked under it nicely.
McCarthy connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac McCarthy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yuji Nagata 's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nagata walks into a jab.
Nagata slips under a jab.
Nagata appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McCarthy misses with a wild body shot.
Nagata misses with a straight left.
Nagata connects with a leg kick. McCarthy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nagata walks into a stiff left hand from McCarthy.
McCarthy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCarthy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nagata .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Nagata .
Nagata throws a jab when McCarthy was well out of range.
Nagata misses with a hook
and McCarthy counters with a nice leg kick.
McCarthy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Nagata on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McCarthy. McCarthy obviously looking to wear him down.
Nagata misses with a hook. McCarthy ducked under it nicely.
McCarthy appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
McCarthy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McCarthy lands a right hook to the body.
McCarthy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McCarthy throws a hook but Nagata blocks it.
Nagata throws out a loose jab but McCarthy uses good head movement to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from McCarthy misses.
McCarthy scores with a jab.
A jab from McCarthy misses.
Nagata throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2#
Nagata throws a sloppy head kick
and McCarthy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCarthy lands with a good body shot.
McCarthy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jab from Nagata .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCarthy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCarthy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nagata keeps McCarthy at a distance using the push kick.
Nagata misses with a lunging right hand
and McCarthy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCarthy takes one on the button.
McCarthy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T3#
McCarthy misses with a body shot.
Nagata is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCarthy.
McCarthy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC2#
Nagata is rocked!
McCarthy feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Nagata collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cormac McCarthy!
Our winner, Cormac McCarthy, 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:
EFA 70 Kingi vs The Human
Date: Jun 02, 2018 |
#R1#
A left lands for McCarthy.
Cooke throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A punch lands to the side of Cooke 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cooke fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McCarthy on the side of the head.
McCarthy blocks a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from McCarthy misses.
McCarthy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good exchange - Cooke coming out on top.
McCarthy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McCarthy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cooke to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Cormac McCarthy has been cut.
McCarthy moves out of range of the body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cooke connects with a body shot.
McCarthy misses with an uppercut. Cooke saw that one coming.
McCarthy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cooke works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A low kick from McCarthy is predictable there
and Cooke counters with a low kick, right behind McCarthy 's knee.
An inside leg kick lands from McCarthy.
McCarthy walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cooke.#T1#
McCarthy misses with a jab to the body
and Cooke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cooke is looking to clinch.
Cooke thumps McCarthy with a low kick.
Cooke scores with a jab to the jaw.#ROC#
McCarthy is rocked!
Cooke lands with a right and another and another! McCarthy is in big trouble! Cooke lands again and this time it's lights out for McCarthy! A quality knockout there for Cooke.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Samuel Cooke!
Samuel Cooke was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
EFA 60 Garcia vs Urani
Date: May 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Singha looks to land a left hand but McCarthy moved out of range nicely.
McCarthy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Singha motions for McCarthy to come forward. Singha throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Singha lunges at McCarthy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McCarthy's hand.
A lazy body kick from Singha
and McCarthy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A low kick from Singha misses
and McCarthy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Singha thinking.
Buakaw Singha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Singha lands with a shot to the body.
McCarthy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCarthy connects with a body shot that sends Singha's belly button to the back.
McCarthy 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Singha. McCarthy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Singha misses with an uppercut.
Danga de danga de dang - McCarthy scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Singha misses with a lunging right hand
enabling McCarthy to counter with a crisp jab.
McCarthy moves out of range as Singha strikes.
Singha scores with a crisp jab that stopped McCarthy in his tracks.
McCarthy ducks under a wild hook from Singha.#T1#
Singha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Singha checks a leg kick.
Singha misses with an uppercut. McCarthy saw that one coming.
A countering left hand to the body from McCarthy misses.
A low kick from Singha is predictable there
and McCarthy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by McCarthy.
Singha scores with a head kick. McCarthy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT#
It looks like Cormac McCarthy has been cut.
Singha tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McCarthy lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Singha lands a really nice looking cross but McCarthy seems unphased.
McCarthy defending well as Singha loads up on a big left hand.
McCarthy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McCarthy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Singha walks into a left hand.
Singha is looking to score with low kicks.
Singha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Singha throws a wild body kick that McCarthy sees coming a mile off.
Singha fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops McCarthy to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! McCarthy looks to clinch but Singha throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! McCarthy taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Buakaw Singha!
During a confident post fight interview, Buakaw Singha thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
EFA 47 Nixon vs Trucks
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Franco takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Franco closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Franco goes for a takedown attempt but McCarthy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Franco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McCarthy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Franco punishes McCarthy's body with a nice straight punch.
Both fighters circling a little - McCarthy finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
McCarthy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Franco. That did some damage!
McCarthy 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.
Franco fails to land with a series of punches.
McCarthy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Franco walks into a stiff left hand from McCarthy.
Franco throws a nice looking combination but McCarthy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McCarthy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Franco tries to clinch but McCarthy moves out of range.
Franco closes the distance but McCarthy moves to the side
and McCarthy counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Franco tries to clinch up.
Franco shoots in looking for a takedown. McCarthy tries to sprawl out of it but Franco keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McCarthy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Franco closes the distance but McCarthy moves to the side
and McCarthy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Franco shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McCarthy counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC#
Franco is rocked!
Cormac McCarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiago Franco.
McCarthy scores with a leg kick.
Franco fails with the takedown
and McCarthy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Franco looks winded!
McCarthy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Franco swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McCarthy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Franco is still on wobbly legs! Can McCarthy finish him?
Franco takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McCarthy fakes the body blow, causing Franco to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Franco goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cormac McCarthy!
Cormac McCarthy thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
EFA 36 Farmery vs Raske
Date: Mar 11, 2018 |
#R1#
McCarthy misses with a two punch combination.
A nice combination there by McCarthy.
McCarthy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stephenson closes the distance but McCarthy moves to the side
and McCarthy counters with a straight right hand.
Stephenson is looking to clinch but McCarthy is avoiding it.
McCarthy misses with a body shot.
Stephenson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McCarthy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephenson looks for a takedown but McCarthy sprawls well.
A counter left hand to the body from McCarthy misses its target.
A punch lands to the side of Stephenson 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
Stephenson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McCarthy cracks a nice hook into Stephenson's ribs.
Stephenson tries to clinch up
and McCarthy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McCarthy scoring well with a low kick there.
McCarthy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stephenson's sensitive parts.
Stephenson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McCarthy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stephenson moves away.
McCarthy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Stephenson is looking to clinch.
McCarthy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stephenson.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McCarthy, right into the meat.
McCarthy throws a hook but Stephenson avoids it easily.
Stephenson wants to clinch up but McCarthy keeps it at a distance.
Stephenson moves away from the strike by McCarthy.
It seemed like Stephenson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McCarthy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Stephenson instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCarthy digs a right hand into Stephenson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stephenson's gas tank. #TD2#
Stephenson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Stephenson manages to end up in side control.
You can see the frustration on McCarthy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McCarthy is trying to get back to half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Stephenson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, McCarthy has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Stephenson but great work by McCarthy.
McCarthy taking a breather here.
Stephenson tries to buck McCarthy off but McCarthy is having none of it.
Stephenson can't do much from the bottom here. #SU#
McCarthy decides to stand back up.
McCarthy just misses with a punch to the body.
McCarthy is looking to wear down Stephenson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Stephenson tries to clinch but McCarthy moves out of range.
McCarthy tests Stephenson's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Stephenson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McCarthy appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stephenson moves in looking to clinch but McCarthy pushes him off.
Stephenson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McCarthy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for McCarthy.
McCarthy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McCarthy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McCarthy works Stephenson's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCarthy lands a body shot.
Jab from McCarthy.
Stephenson doesn't manage to clinch there - McCarthy circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac McCarthy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Stephenson doesn't manage to clinch there - McCarthy circles away.
McCarthy scores with a leg kick.
McCarthy lands with a straight right. Stephenson didn't see that one coming.
McCarthy pushes Stephenson away with a front kick.
Cormac McCarthy is winning the standup battle so far.
Stephenson tries to clinch but McCarthy is having none of it.
A chopping leg kick lands by McCarthy.
Stephenson tries to clinch up
and McCarthy counters with a one-two to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy connects with a body shot.
McCarthy digs a good body shot into Stephenson's ribs.#T1#
McCarthy lands with a straight right. Stephenson didn't see that one coming.
McCarthy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stephenson feints the counter takedown.
Stephenson takes one to the side of the head.
McCarthy lands a head kick. Stephenson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
McCarthy lands with a good body shot.
McCarthy misses with a kick to the body.
Stephenson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL2#
Stephenson instigates a clinch. #BC#
McCarthy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McCarthy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stephenson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCarthy paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
McCarthy looks to throw the jab but Stephenson is out of range.
Stephenson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Stephenson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McCarthy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from McCarthy. Stephenson does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCarthy punishes Stephenson's body with a nice straight punch.
McCarthy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stephenson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McCarthy moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#T3##CL2#
Stephenson pushes McCarthy up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for McCarthy.
#BC#
McCarthy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stephenson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stephenson is looking to clinch but McCarthy is avoiding it.
McCarthy throws a low kick, looking for Stephenson's leg but Stephenson calmly moves out of range.
McCarthy throws a body punch but Stephenson moves out of range.
McCarthy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stephenson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A counter left hand to the body from McCarthy misses its target.#T4#
Jab by McCarthy.
Stephenson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McCarthy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stephenson can do to turn this around?
McCarthy throws a head kick that misses.
Stephenson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McCarthy 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.
McCarthy misses with an uppercut.
Stephenson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stephenson tries to clinch but McCarthy moves away
and McCarthy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cormac McCarthy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCarthy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stephenson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McCarthy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2#
Stephenson rushes McCarthy and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac McCarthy dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
McCarthy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McCarthy throws a shot to the body.
Stephenson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McCarthy's waist but McCarthy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stephenson off to one side.
McCarthy throws a big counter combination but Stephenson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McCarthy stuns Stephenson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McCarthy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McCarthy swats away the attempt to clinch by Stephenson.
A counter left hand to the body from McCarthy misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephenson tries to clinch
and McCarthy counters with an inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by McCarthy. That's going to slow Stephenson down.
A nice leg kick lands there from McCarthy.
McCarthy just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
McCarthy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McCarthy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McCarthy lunges at Stephenson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stephenson's hand.
Stephenson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McCarthy throws a series of strikes that have Stephenson backpedaling.
Stephenson doesn't manage to clinch there - McCarthy circles away.
Stephenson fails in his attempt to clinch.
A quick step to the side and McCarthy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stephenson wants to clinch but McCarthy slips to the side
and McCarthy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stephenson closes the distance looking to clinch
and McCarthy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Stephenson wants to clinch.
Stephenson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCarthy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McCarthy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stephenson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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!
Stephenson fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Stephenson closes the distance and pushes McCarthy back into the cage.
McCarthy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stephenson backwards. #T3##BC#
McCarthy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stephenson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McCarthy circles away from the clinch attempt
and McCarthy counters with a thumping low kick.
McCarthy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stephenson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Stephenson with a poor takedown
and McCarthy counters with a straight right hand.
McCarthy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stephenson.
McCarthy takes a swing at Stephenson's ribcage but misses.
Stephenson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stephenson closes the distance looking to clinch
and McCarthy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cormac McCarthy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
McCarthy keeps the fight on the outside.
Stephenson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stephenson darts in trying to clinch
and McCarthy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McCarthy scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stephenson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cormac McCarthy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McCarthy, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:25
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:25
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cormac McCarthy!
Cormac McCarthy thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
EFA 26 Farmery vs Saouza
Date: Feb 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Rollins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCarthy.
And Rollins tries to counter it with a takedown but McCarthy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McCarthy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rollins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rollins is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McCarthy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McCarthy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McCarthy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rollins was well out of range. Poor timing from McCarthy.
Rollins throws a counter combo.#KD#
McCarthy cracks Rollins with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. McCarthy has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Rollins to stand back up!#ROC#
Rollins is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Roger Rollins has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCarthy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rollins is still on wobbly legs! Can McCarthy finish him?
McCarthy works Rollins's body with a nice hook.
McCarthy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rollins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rollins looks winded!
McCarthy punishes Rollins's body with a nice straight punch.
Rollins seems to have recovered his senses.
McCarthy finds Rollins's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Rollins flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. McCarthy lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Rollins will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cormac McCarthy!
An out of breath Cormac McCarthy thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 23, 2018 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from McCarthy.
McCarthy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McCarthy sizes up Kekluttaja with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kekluttaja misses with a hook
and McCarthy counters with an outside leg kick.
Kekluttaja ducks under a wild hook from McCarthy.
McCarthy connects with a solid leg kick.
McCarthy throws a body punch but Kekluttaja moves out of range.
McCarthy lands a nice hook to Kekluttaja's body. Kekluttaja takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kekluttaja moves forwards but McCarthy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McCarthy.
Kekluttaja tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kekluttaja.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCarthy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kekluttaja moves away.
Kekluttaja stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McCarthy.
McCarthy lands a jab to the head.
McCarthy motions for Kekluttaja to come forward. McCarthy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kekluttaja throws a hook to the side of McCarthy's head but McCarthy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Kekluttaja misses with a straight left.
McCarthy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kekluttaja throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kekluttaja looks to score with a jab to the body but McCarthy is just out of range.
It looked like McCarthy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kekluttaja slips a jab and a cross from McCarthy.
Kekluttaja is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McCarthy tests Kekluttaja's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from McCarthy.
Kekluttaja lands a head kick. McCarthy smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL2#
Kekluttaja closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kekluttaja has McCarthy pushed against the cage.
McCarthy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kekluttaja backwards.
Kekluttaja will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McCarthy up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kekluttaja as McCarthy tries to tie him up. #T2##BC2#
Kekluttaja breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kekluttaja scores with the left hand. McCarthy knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCarthy scores with a punch to the head.
McCarthy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kekluttaja misses with a hook
and McCarthy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McCarthy misses with a body punch
enabling Kekluttaja to counter with a crisp jab.
Kekluttaja walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kekluttaja keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCarthy.
Kekluttaja takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
McCarthy takes a swing at Kekluttaja's ribcage but misses.
Kekluttaja gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A nice leg kick lands there from McCarthy. #CL2#
Kekluttaja drives through and clinches with McCarthy against the cage.
#T3#
McCarthy can't find room to land a body shot as Kekluttaja controls the action.
I was talking to McCarthy's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
McCarthy taking a breather.
McCarthy lands a shoulder strike.
McCarthy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McCarthy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kekluttaja trying to stall but McCarthy improves his position.
McCarthy throws a head punch that misses.
McCarthy lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
McCarthy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McCarthy cracks Kekluttaja with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kekluttaja jabs McCarthy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McCarthy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kekluttaja to score with a decent uppercut.
McCarthy lands a jab to the nose.
A jab from McCarthy does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kekluttaja is looking to clinch.
Kekluttaja on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4#
Kekluttaja connects with a good right hand that stumbles McCarthy. McCarthy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Good work by Kekluttaja as he checks the leg kick.
Kekluttaja throws a counter combo.
Kekluttaja on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kekluttaja keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kekluttaja is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kekluttaja tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McCarthy digs a good hook to Kekluttaja's body.
#CL2#
Kekluttaja clinches. #BC2#
Kekluttaja breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Kekluttaja has closed the distance and engaged McCarthy in a clinch.
McCarthy dodges an elbow strike from Kekluttaja.
A shot in the inside from McCarthy.
Kekluttaja misses with an elbow over the top.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCarthy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kekluttajas head.
McCarthy tries to break free but Kekluttaja pushes him back against the cage.
Kekluttaja creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McCarthy's defenses.
McCarthy dodges an elbow strike from Kekluttaja.
McCarthy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac McCarthy dominated that round.
That's time! McCarthy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
McCarthy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Kekluttaja has managed to clinch.
Kekluttaja's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kekluttaja being controlled against the cage.
Kekluttaja throws an elbow that misses.
Kekluttaja misses with an elbow over the top.
Kekluttaja lands an elbow just above McCarthy 's eye.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kekluttaja holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kekluttaja pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy blocks the elbow strike.
McCarthy struggles to land a body shot inside as Kekluttaja controls his hands.
#BC#
McCarthy manages to break the clinch.
McCarthy swats away the attempt to clinch by Kekluttaja.#T1#
McCarthy tests Kekluttaja's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McCarthy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McCarthy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McCarthy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kekluttaja manages to avoid it.
McCarthy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kekluttaja is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McCarthy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kekluttaja throws a body punch but McCarthy moves out of range.
Kekluttaja misses the shot to the body.
McCarthy scores with the left hand. Kekluttaja knows he should have avoided that one.
McCarthy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT#
It looks like Keijo Kekluttaja has been cut.
Kekluttaja takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McCarthy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCarthy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCarthy fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kekluttaja just manages to avoid it.
McCarthy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kekluttaja's head backwards.
McCarthy defending well as Kekluttaja loads up on a big left hand.
Kekluttaja throws a combination that misses
and McCarthy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kekluttaja takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kekluttaja scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McCarthy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kekluttaja is out of range.
Kekluttaja walks into a straight right hand from McCarthy.
McCarthy connects with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Kekluttaja is rocked!
Cormac McCarthy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kekluttaja looks up at the clock. Bad move! McCarthy lands a right hand from hell, dropping Kekluttaja. McCarthy pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cormac McCarthy!
Cormac McCarthy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
FFA 35: Pandemonium
Date: Sep 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Alviso throws a hook but McCarthy blocks it.
Alviso has a takedown stuffed.
Alviso is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McCarthy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Alviso has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Touch Of Death Combat Academy in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
McCarthy darts in and clinches Alviso up against the cage.
McCarthy lands with a light punch inside.
McCarthy tries a body shot but Alviso blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from McCarthy.
McCarthy can't find room to land a body shot as Alviso controls the action.
McCarthy lands with a left to the head.
McCarthy lands a body punch. #T1#
McCarthy is struggling to control the position.
McCarthy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Alviso up against the cage.
McCarthy receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Alviso tries to pull guard but McCarthy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McCarthy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alviso backwards.
A short left from McCarthy.
McCarthy swings wildly with an uppercut but Alviso uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCarthy lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
McCarthy has Alviso pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McCarthy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alviso tries to pull guard but McCarthy won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerome Alviso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCarthy misses with a body punch.
McCarthy presses Alviso against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McCarthy lands a nice uppercut.
Alviso is trying to pull guard but McCarthy has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from McCarthy on the inside.
McCarthy lands a hook that snaps the head of Alviso backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCarthy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McCarthy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
McCarthy stalls.
McCarthy taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McCarthy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alviso.
A short right from McCarthy.
Alviso is trying to pull guard but McCarthy has him pressed against the cage.
McCarthy lands a right hand.
McCarthy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alviso backwards.
McCarthy holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#TD#
Alviso pulls guard effortlessly.
Alviso wants to stand but McCarthy is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
McCarthy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Alviso wants to sweep but no luck.
Alviso wants to stand up but McCarthy is controlling him.
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.
McCarthy 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.
McCarthy stops Alviso from standing up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac McCarthy dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Alviso throws an off balance right hand
#CL2#
and McCarthy moves into the clinch.
Alviso takes a shot to the head.
McCarthy lands an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McCarthy.
McCarthy holding his opponent close, against the cage.
McCarthy lands with a short shot to the head.
Alviso blocks a body shot from McCarthy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy lands a left hand.
McCarthy has Alviso pressed against the cage.
McCarthy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
McCarthy lands with a light punch inside.
McCarthy stalling against the cage.
McCarthy holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Alviso jumps guard but McCarthy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
McCarthy stalling.
Alviso tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McCarthy smiles and moves away.
Alviso throws an off balance right hand
and McCarthy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
McCarthy rushes Alviso and presses him up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from McCarthy.
McCarthy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alviso jumps guard but McCarthy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerome Alviso. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Alviso jumps guard but McCarthy stands there with Alviso around his waist. Alviso gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McCarthy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McCarthy scores with a hook to the body.
Alviso fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Alviso fails to pull guard.
A body shot lands from McCarthy.
McCarthy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from McCarthy.
McCarthy lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The referee is keeping an eye on McCarthy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T3#
McCarthy stalling against the cage.
McCarthy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McCarthy lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by McCarthy.
A short right from McCarthy on the inside.
McCarthy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McCarthy lands a shoulder strike.
McCarthy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T4#
McCarthy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McCarthy lands with a short shot to the head.
McCarthy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alviso backwards.
Alviso jumps guard but McCarthy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
McCarthy lands a hook that snaps the head of Alviso backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alviso tries to pull guard but McCarthy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McCarthy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McCarthy stalling the fight.
McCarthy lands a nice uppercut.
Alviso is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McCarthy to keep the fight standing.
A nice left hand lands by McCarthy.
#ROC2#
Alviso is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac McCarthy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Alviso changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alviso throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCarthy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McCarthy clobbers Alviso with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Oh Alviso is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alviso throws a head kick but McCarthy moves out of range.
McCarthy moves away from the strike by Alviso.
Alviso looks up at the clock. Bad move! McCarthy lands a right hand from hell, dropping Alviso. McCarthy pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cormac McCarthy!
A very excited looking Cormac McCarthy 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.
The defeated Jerome Alviso had this to say: 'My dad and brother are going to kick my ass again when I get home...'.
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Event:
FFA 28: Von Richter vs Deluxe
Date: Jul 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Cebu throws a lazy uppercut
and McCarthy counters with a good low kick that Cebu was not able to check.
Cebu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McCarthy counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nice defenses there by McCarthy.
McCarthy moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Cebu throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and McCarthy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
McCarthy moves into the clinch.
McCarthy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cebus head.
A body shot lands from McCarthy.
Cebu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cebu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cebu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McCarthy stalling the fight.
Cebu tries to break the clinch but McCarthy is controlling the position.
McCarthy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from McCarthy on the inside.
McCarthy has Cebu pressed against the cage, preventing Cebu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McCarthy just leaning against Cebu, taking a breather.
Cebu is trying to break the clinch but McCarthy is controlling him.
Cebu wants to break free but McCarthy has control.
McCarthy pressing his opponent against the cage. #T1#
A right handed body shot lands from McCarthy.
Cebu wants to get back to striking at distance but McCarthy won't allow it.
Cebu tries to break the clinch but McCarthy is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Cebu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McCarthy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cebu letting McCarthy take a breather here.
McCarthy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by McCarthy.
A frustrated look appears on Cebu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right from McCarthy on the inside. #ROC2#
Cebu is rocked!
McCarthy has Cebu pressed against the cage.
Oh Cebu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A frustrated look appears on Cebu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McCarthy creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Cebu's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Cebu drops to his knees and McCarthy pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cormac McCarthy!
Cormac McCarthy seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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