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Event:
ABW 154 Perez - Uzo
Date: Aug 21, 2018 |
#R1# Meechum scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Meechum has his takedown stuffed#CL# and Killa counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Killa. Meechum tries to pull guard but Killa won't allow it.
#BC2# Meechum breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Killa with a body punch. A glancing blow. Meechum falls off balance throwing a combination
and Meechum takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT# It looks like Danny Meechum has been cut. Meechum shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Killa defends it nicely. Killa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Stone Cold Killa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Meechum. Meechum tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Killa swivels and escapes.#CL2# Meechum fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Killa, pushing him back against the cage.#T1# Killa pressing his opponent against the cage. Killa pushes Meechum back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A short left from Killa. Meechum can't get the takedown.
Nice body punch from Killa - that landed with a thud.
Meechum looks winded! With the two fighters working up against the cage, Killa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Meechum's brow. Killa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Killa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Killa. Killa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Killa is stalling here.
Meechum tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Killa smiles and moves away.
#CL2# Meechum has Killa up against the cage in a clinch.
#T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A nice left hand lands by Killa.
Killa lands a body punch. Killa scores with a shot to the side of Meechum's head. A left hand lands to the body for Killa.
Killa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Killa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC# Meechum is rocked! Killa throws a big uppercut that drops Meechum! More strikes from Killa and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Meechum lies dazed against the cage as Killa celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stone Cold Killa!
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Event:
ABW 144 Smith - Meat Boy
Date: Jul 12, 2018 |
#R1##CL# Meechum darts in and clinches Hooligan up against the cage.#TD# Meechum has clasped his hands together around Hooligan's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Meechum prevents Hooligan from escaping the position.#SUB# Meechum is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hooligan has escaped the position, nice work there. Hooligan is not content to let Meechum control the position. Hooligan is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Meechum is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hooligan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SU# Meechum decides to stand back up. Meechum steps back and let's Hooligan get back to his feet. Hooligan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Meechum backs up against the cage.
#CUT2# It looks like Danny Meechum has been cut.#KD2# Hooligan cracks Meechum with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Hooligan has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Meechum to stand back up!#ROC2# Meechum is rocked!#T1# Meechum shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hooligan as he avoids it easily. Oh Meechum is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Hooligan cracks Meechum with a left hook right on the temple and Meechum goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Hooligan lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Meechum is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). English Hooligan! English Hooligan took some time post fight to say the following; 'I JUST MACED YOUR FACE U BATTYCREASE'.
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Event:
ABW 143 Arendse - Kettu
Date: Jul 10, 2018 |
#R1##CL2# Meechum clinches. Meechum goes for a takedown attempt but Olegav pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Olegav tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Meechum swivels and escapes. Olegav darts in looking for a takedown but Meechum gets double underhooks and turns Olegav into the cage. #CL2# Meechum moves into range and clinches up with Olegav. Meechum slowing the pace effectively. Olegav gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Meechum.
#BC2# Meechum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2# Olegav gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Meechum trying to control the position from guard on top but Olegav is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Meechum wanted to stand there but Olegav had control of the position. #T1# Meechum trying to control but Olegav is working from the bottom. #SUB# Olegav looking for a guillotine here but Meechum defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Meechum trying to control but Olegav is working from the bottom. #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.#SUB# Olegav throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB# Olegav is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Meechum has his hands clasped together but Olegav extends and breaks Meechum's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Olegav.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Karin Olegav!
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Event:
ABW 135 Arendse - Tektas
Date: May 31, 2018 |
#R1##CL2# Grimdal has managed to clinch.
#BC2# Grimdal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Meechum tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grimdal swivels and escapes. Meechum with a poor takedown and Grimdal counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Meechum is lucky that one didn't land flush. Meechum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL# Meechum moves into range and clinches up with Grimdal. A right handed body shot lands from Grimdal.
A short right from Grimdal. Grimdal lands a knee to the head.
#CUT2# It looks like Danny Meechum has been cut. A knee to the head by Grimdal.
Meechum takes a knee right on the jaw!
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2# Grimdal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Grimdal keeps control of Meechum as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Meechum has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Grimdal avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Meechum. That's going to take a lot out of him. Grimdal throws a knee to the head but misses.
Grimdal lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1# Meechum tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Grimdal just stands there and leans against the cage. Grimdal gets through Meechum's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Grimdal tries a knee to the head but Meechum blocks it.
Meechum has Grimdal pushed against the cage. Meechum avoiding damage as Grimdal throws knees to the body.
Meechum is working for takedown but Grimdal is calmly controlling the position for now. Meechum landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Grimdal with a knee to the head.
Grimdal using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Meechum has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Meechum has Grimdal pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Grimdal manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Grimdal lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2# Grimdal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Reggie Grimdal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Grimdal clinches up against the cage. Meechum drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T2# Meechum tries to land a knee to the head but Grimdal blocks with his arms.
Meechum looking to stall.
Meechum is pushing Grimdal up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Grimdal tries to land a knee to the head but Meechum blocks with his arms.
#BC# Meechum breaks the clinch.
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! Meechum dives in for a single leg takedown but Grimdal sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Meechum fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Grimdal is out of range. #CL2# Grimdal has closed the distance and engaged Meechum in a clinch.
Meechum is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Grimdal is defending well. Grimdal leaning against his opponent.
#T3##BC2# Grimdal breaks the clinch.
No luck for Meechum with that takedown attempt. Meechum is breathing heavily.#CL2# Meechum tries to keep at a distance but Grimdal has taken the fight into the clinch. Grimdal lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Meechum takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC2# Grimdal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Grimdal moves into the clinch.#BC# Meechum breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Grimdal moves into the clinch successfully.
Grimdal lands a nice elbow. #CUT2# Danny Meechum's cut is getting worse. Meechum drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC2# Grimdal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4##CL# Meechum rushes Grimdal and presses him up against the cage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Meechum swings wildly with an uppercut but Grimdal uses good head movement to avoid it. Grimdal throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Meechum jumps guard but Grimdal stands there with Meechum around his waist. Meechum gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2# Grimdal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Grimdal is trying hard to land a takedown here. Meechum sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Meechum shoots in and drives through. Grimdal sprawls well. Horrible takedown attempt by Grimdal or perhaps it was just good defense by Meechum, which made it look bad. A head kick misses from Meechum. #CL2# Grimdal rushes Meechum and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Meechum tries to pull guard but Grimdal holds him up against the cage and eventually Meechum drops back down to his feet.
Knees to the body from Grimdal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Grimdal dominated that round. The cut man is working on Danny Meechum's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2##CL2# Grimdal moves into the clinch. Meechum fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Grimdal misses with a knee to the head. The referee is keeping an eye on Grimdal - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC2# Grimdal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice sprawl there from Grimdal as Meechum shoots in.#CL# Meechum clinches up with Grimdal and pushes him back against the cage. Come on Grimdal - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Grimdal blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Meechum jumps guard but Grimdal turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Meechum. That's going to take a lot out of him. Meechum can't find room to land a body shot as Grimdal controls the action.
Meechum is trying to push Grimdal away but Grimdal has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Grimdal lands an uppercut.#BC2# Grimdal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1##CL# Meechum gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Grimdal lands an uppercut.#BC2# Grimdal manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Grimdal takes the fight into the clinch. Grimdal connects with a nasty looking knee right to Meechum's face.
#BC2# Grimdal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Meechum attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Meechum pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL# Meechum has taken the fight to the clinch.
Meechum looking for a takedown. Grimdal with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Meechum takes a knee right on the jaw!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2# Grimdal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Meechum shoots in but Grimdal avoids the takedown attempt easily. Grimdal throws a counter combo. Reggie Grimdal seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Meechum fails with the takedown and Meechum takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Grimdal fails with a takedown attempt. Meechum looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Danny Meechum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2# Grimdal closes the distance and pushes Meechum back into the cage. Grimdal throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#BC2# Grimdal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grimdal moves out of range of the body kick from Meechum.
Good leg kick by Grimdal there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#CL# Meechum has managed to clinch.
Meechum tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Grimdal just stands there and leans against the cage.#T3# Meechum is trying to pull guard but Grimdal turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Grimdal misses with a knee to the head. Reggie Grimdal seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Grimdal landing knees to the body.
Grimdal trying to land knees to the body.
Meechum fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2# Grimdal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Grimdal pushes Meechum up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2# Grimdal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Grimdal clinches up against the cage.#BC2# Grimdal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Grimdal moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2# Grimdal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Grimdal gets a clinch. Meechum tries to circle away but Grimdal has him pinned against the cage. Meechum tries to break free but Grimdal pushes him back against the cage.#T4# Grimdal tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC2# Grimdal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Grimdal instigates a clinch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Meechum fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2# Grimdal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Grimdal forces Meechum back against the cage and clinches. The referee is keeping an eye on Grimdal - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC2# Grimdal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Grimdal fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Meechum, pushing him back against the cage. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Grimdal gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Grimdal lands a knee to the body.
Meechum fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Meechum fails to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Grimdal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Danny Meechum'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. This is the final round! #R3##CL2# Grimdal gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2# Grimdal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Grimdal moves into the clinch. Meechum tries for a takedown. No joy.
Meechum is trying to drag Grimdal to the mat but Grimdal just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2# Grimdal breaks the clinch.
Meechum throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Meechum shoots for a double leg takedown but Grimdal sprawls well. He's pushed Meechum's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Meechum. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2# Grimdal gets a clinch. Both fighters are breathing heavily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Meechum wants to break the clinch but can't.
Meechum is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Grimdal to keep the fight standing. Grimdal landing knees to the head.
Grimdal tries a knee to the head but Meechum blocks it.
Grimdal comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T1# Meechum tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Grimdal smiles and moves away.
Grimdal shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2# Grimdal moves into the clinch.#BC2# Grimdal breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Grimdal darts in and clinches Meechum up against the cage. Meechum wants to take the fight to the mat but Grimdal manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Grimdal lands an elbow inside. Grimdal lands a hook to the side of the head. Grimdal prevents the takedown attempt.
Grimdal has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Grimdal lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Grimdal scores with a knee to the head.
Grimdal tries a knee to the head but Meechum blocks it.
#BC2# Grimdal manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Grimdal has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Grimdal looking to throw knees to the head but Meechum is blocking nicely.
Grimdal lands a knee to the head.
#CUT2# Danny Meechum's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Meechum working hard to break the clinch. Grimdal stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Meechum tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Grimdal just stands there and leans against the cage. Grimdal stalling against the cage.
Grimdal tries a knee to the head but Meechum blocks it.
Grimdal landing knees to the head.
Grimdal unloads a knee to the mid-section. Meechum lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #BC2# Grimdal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Grimdal has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2# Grimdal breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Grimdal clinches up with Meechum and pushes him back against the cage.#T3##BC2# Grimdal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Grimdal closes the distance and clinches. Grimdal is pressed up against the cage. Meechum has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Grimdal down to the mat. Grimdal avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2# Grimdal closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Grimdal throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Meechum blocks it with crossed arms. Meechum is trying to force a seperation but Grimdal has the dominant position.#BC2# Grimdal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Grimdal moves into the clinch. Meechum has had enough of the clinch but Grimdal keeps him there for the moment. Grimdal scores with an uppercut up the middle. Grimdal leaning against his opponent.
Meechum fails to pull guard.
Grimdal with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Meechum is trying to break the clinch but Grimdal is controlling him.#T4# Knees in the clinch landing for Grimdal.
Grimdal's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Grimdal working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Grimdal lands a nice knee to the body. Grimdal is stalling here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Meechum misses with a punch on the inside.
Grimdal connects with a nasty looking knee right to Meechum's face.
#BC2# Grimdal breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Grimdal forces Meechum back against the cage and clinches. Grimdal throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Meechums head. Danny Meechum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Reggie Grimdal is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Grimdal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that's the end of the fight! Reggie Grimdal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Grimdal 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 26:30 Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 26:30 Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reggie Grimdal!
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Event:
ABW 120 Bear - Belov
Date: Apr 05, 2018 |
#R1# Carballo stuffs the takedown attempt from Meechum. Meechum gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2# Carballo clinches with his opponent.
#BC# Meechum breaks the clinch.
#CL# Carballo gets tackled into the cage by Meechum. Meechum maintains the clinch. #BC# Meechum pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Meechum clinches up against the cage.#TD2# Carballo is trying to trip Meechum. He has hold of a leg but Meechum is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Carballo persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Carballo stays in close to Meechum's body and controls the position. Meechum is looking to stand up but Carballo isn't so interested in that idea. Carballo works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1# Carballo trying to control the pace. Carballo stops Meechum from getting back to his feet.
Carballo passes into side control, despite Meechum's attempt to control the position.
Carballo takes a little break here. Meechum wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. Let's hope that Carballo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Meechum tries to get back to half guard but can't. Meechum is working hard here to advance position. Carballo just content to control the position. It looks like Carballo might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3##TD2# Carballo shoots in and gets a takedown into Meechum's guard. Carballo looking to pass the guard. Meechum working a defensive guard here.
Carballo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Carballo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Meechum is keeping the position for now. Meechum trying to keep a closed guard but Carballo is proving a slippery customer.
#T4##SUB# Meechum is looking for a triangle here but Carballo uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Carballo happy to just control the position for now. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Meechum is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Carballo is one step ahead and moves to full mount! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustavo Carballo dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Meechum fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Carballo checks it well. Meechum shoots for a double leg takedown but Carballo sprawls well. He's pushed Meechum's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Despite the aggression on Carballo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Meechum looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Carballo is fending him off so far but Meechum persists. Nope, Carballo circles away and we're back to standing. Carballo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD2# Carballo scores with a takedown into Meechum's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Carballo controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Carballo prevents Meechum from getting back to his feet. Carballo postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Carballo controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Meechum will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1# Meechum is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Meechum can't keep his opponent in guard - Carballo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Carballo in particular looking to stall. Meechum is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Carballo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Carballo's back! Carballo has hold of Meechum's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.#T2# Meechum is trying to stick to Carballo's back but Carballo is turning into Meechum. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Meechum's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Carballo. Carballo forces his way into half guard. Meechum punching from the bottom.
Carballo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Meechum is trying to maintain the position but Carballo is very close to passing his half guard.#T3# Meechum is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Carballo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Carballo in particular looking to stall.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL# Meechum has Carballo up against the cage in a clinch.
Carballo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2# Carballo jumps guard.
Meechum looking to sit in guard and control but Carballo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Carballo slips nicely into half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustavo Carballo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Meechum throws a right and a left that both miss. Despite the aggression on Carballo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Carballo slaps away a takedown attempt from Meechum, before circling back to the center of the mat. Meechum looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Carballo is fending him off so far but Meechum persists. Nope, Carballo circles away and we're back to standing. Carballo dives in and grabs Meechum's left leg, looking for a takedown. Meechum pushes down on Carballo's head and hops out. Meechum throws a counter high kick but Carballo was just alert enough to avoid it.#CL2# Carballo forces Meechum back against the cage and clinches. Meechum tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Meechum. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC# Meechum breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Meechum closes the distance and clinches up with Carballo, looking for a takedown. Meechum pushes Carballo against the cage but Carballo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2# Carballo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Meechum is looking to get back to is feet but Carballo passes into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Meechum is trying to control Carballo's posture but Carballo avoids it. #T1# Carballo taking a breather here. Carballo gets to mount! Meechum was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Carballo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #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.#SU2# Carballo is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! #CL# Meechum darts in and clinches Carballo up against the cage.#TD2# Carballo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Meechum uses from the top position. Meechum wants to control from the top but Carballo keeps moving. #SU# Carballo is working an open guard so Meechum takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2# Carballo closes the distance and pushes Meechum back into the cage. Gustavo Carballo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Carballo prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T3# Meechum is looking for a takedown.#TD2# Carballo decides to pull guard. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Carballo is on top in guard.
#REVB# Carballo content to stall in guard here. Meechum looking to control.
Carballo slips nicely into half guard.#T4# Meechum wants to get back to full guard but Carballo has mounted him! Gustavo Carballo has got the better of the ground game so far. Meechum keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Carballo content just to control the position here. Danny Meechum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight! Gustavo Carballo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Carballo 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 27:30 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30 Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustavo Carballo!
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Event:
ABW 108 Scrotum - Uesugi II
Date: Feb 22, 2018 |
#R1# Meechum fails in his attempt to clinch. Nice takedown defense from Meechum. No joy for Kung on that attempt. Kung takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kung lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Meechum bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Kung drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Meechum shoots in but Kung avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2# Meechum clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kung tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Meechum's elbow. Meechum leaning against his opponent.
#BC# Kung escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kung fails with the takedown.#T1# Meechum looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Kung looks to score with a jab to the body but Meechum is just out of range. And Meechum tries to counter it with a takedown but Kung pushes his down on his head and steps out. Meechum shoots in for a takedown but Kung shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Davos Kung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Meechum. Meechum displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kung. Meechum shoots in but Kung avoids the takedown attempt easily. As Meechum looks to move away, Kung throws a big counter combo but Meechum just gets out of the way. Kung shoots in for a takedown but Meechum shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Meechum throws a nice head kick!
Meechum swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL# and Kung counters into the clinch. Nicely done. The referee is keeping an eye on Kung - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC2# Meechum breaks the clinch.
#T2##CL# Kung clinches with his opponent.
Kung tries to pull guard but Meechum holds him up against the cage and eventually Kung drops back down to his feet.
Kung lands an uppercut. Kung is pressed up against the cage. Meechum has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kung down to the mat. Kung avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Meechum looks for the body kick but Kung saw that one coming. Kung appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD2# Meechum closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Meechum lands in his opponent's guard. 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! Kung looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3# Meechum controls from within his opponent's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kung manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Meechum manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Meechum looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Meechum working a defensive guard here.
#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SU# Kung stands up from guard. Let's bang! A shot to the liver by Meechum. Beautiful body shot. The crowd cheers as Kung lands an impressive looking overhand right. Meechum doesn't seem phased though. Kung shoots in but Meechum avoids the takedown attempt easily. Kung closes the distance looking to clinch and Meechum counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2# Meechum gets a double leg takedown into Kung's guard.#SU2# Meechum stands up from guard. Let's bang! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Danny Meechum will probably get the nod. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Meechum fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kung avoids it really well and circles away. Meechum shoots for a takedown but Kung saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Horrible takedown attempt by Meechum or perhaps it was just good defense by Kung, which made it look bad. Davos Kung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Meechum. Kung throws a right and a left that Meechum avoids nicely. Kung tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Meechum swivels and escapes. Meechum wants to counter the offense by Kung and move into the clinch position. Nice sprawl there from Meechum as Kung shoots in. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kung throws a combination. Meechum tries to block but a couple of punches get through. A combination from Kung does no damage. Meechum shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kung sprawls well. Kung wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Meechum gets slowly back to his feet.#T1# Nice takedown defense from Meechum. No joy for Kung on that attempt. Meechum dives in and grabs Kung's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kung pushes down on Meechum's head and hops out. Davos Kung is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Meechum tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Kung misses with the body kick and Meechum makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kung really felt that one!#TD2# Kung gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Meechum to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES# Kung is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Meechum presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC# Kung breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Kung shoots in looking for a takedown. Meechum tries to sprawl out of it but Kung keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Meechum manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Meechum tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T2##CL2# Meechum closes the distance and clinches. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2# Meechum jumps guard.
Kung wants to control from the top but Meechum keeps moving. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3# Kung 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. Meechum has Kung pulled in close to control his posture. Kung pushes down on Meechum's leg and manages to get into half guard. Kung is keen to just control but Meechum is a slippery customer. Kung is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Meechum is trying to control but can't.
#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4# 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. Meechum lands a high kick!
#CUT2# It looks like Davos Kung has been cut. Meechum shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kung sprawls well. Kung wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Meechum gets slowly back to his feet. Meechum fails with a takedown attempt. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Meechum tries for a takedown but Kung sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Meechum fails with the takedown and Kung counters with a two punch combo. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davos Kung dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Davos Kung's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Kung shoots in and drives through. Meechum sprawls well. Meechum feints the counter takedown. Kung looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Meechum swats away the attempt to clinch by Kung. Meechum shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kung sprawls well. Kung wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Meechum gets slowly back to his feet. Meechum tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kung defends well and Meechum ends up having to push Kung into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Meechum pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Kung tries to score a power double leg takedown but Meechum sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kung somewhat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davos Kung. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Meechum fails with an attempt to clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Meechum. Kung tries to score a power double leg takedown but Meechum sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kung somewhat. Kung shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Meechum pinned against the cage. Meechum gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Kung tries for a takedown but Meechum sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Some bone on bone action there as Meechum checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Kung is looking to clinch but Meechum is avoiding it.
Despite the aggression on Meechum's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Meechum shoots in but Kung avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T2# Kung stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kung wants it to stay on the feet. Kung dives in and grabs Meechum's left leg, looking for a takedown. Meechum pushes down on Kung's head and hops out. Kung fails with a takedown attempt from distance. No luck for Meechum with that takedown attempt. Meechum shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Meechum shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kung defends it nicely. Kung tries to clinch there but Meechum circles away.
#T3# Kung shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Meechum counters with a two punch combo. #CL# Kung has closed the distance and engaged Meechum in a clinch.
Meechum tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kung just stands there and leans against the cage. Kung is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #TD# Kung pulls guard. Kung bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Meechum's guard. #REVR# Meechum wants to sweep but no luck. Meechum seems keen to control Kung's posture. Meechum wants to sweep but no luck. Davos Kung overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4# Meechum keeping moving, preventing Kung from controlling successfully. Meechum 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. Meechum is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kung trying to control but Meechum is working from the bottom. Kung 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.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Danny Meechum. I think Meechum has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29 Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29 Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Meechum!
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Event:
Angry Birds War 100
Date: Jan 23, 2018 |
#R1##CL# Vega takes the fight into the clinch. Vega lands a body punch in the clinch. Vega goes for a takedown in the clinch but Meechum prevents it.
Meechum is trying to break free.#TD# Vega has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Meechum is trying to keep an underhook but Vega manages to get the takedown into half guard. Vega content to control rather than advance. Vega wants to stand up but Meechum has a hold of him and won't allow it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Meechum is trying to maintain the position but Vega is very close to passing his half guard.#T1# Vega tries to stand but can't do so whilst Meechum controls his leg. Meechum wants to control but Vega is keeping busy and won't allow it. Vega seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Meechum controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Meechum manages to get to full guard.
Vega stopping the sweep attempt from Meechum. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SU# Vega gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Meechum crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Vega - the referee stops the clock and Meechum gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Vega. Meechum manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Meechum moves in looking to clinch but Vega pushes him off.#CL# Vega forces Meechum back against the cage and clinches.#TD# Vega gets control of Meechum's arms and successfully pulls guard. Vega will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Vega on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vega tries to get out of the position.#ES# Vega has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Meechum has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD# Vega jumps guard and drags Meechum to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Vega manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Meechum manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Vega controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3# Meechum looking to control.
#SU# Vega stands up from guard. Let's bang! Vincento Vega is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Vega swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Meechum.#CUT# It looks like Danny Meechum has been cut.#CL# Vega clinches up against the cage.#BC# Vega manages to break the clinch.
Vega shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Meechum eats them both and turns towards Vega to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL# Vega rushes Meechum and presses him up against the cage. Meechum trying to control the position but instead, Vega has worked for underhooks and has pushed Meechum into the cage.#TD# Vega tightens his grip and picks Meechum up, before dumping him to the ground. Meechum manages to land in guard. Vega is standing up over Meechum. Meechum looks to escape but Vega dives into side control.
#T4##REVB# 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! Meechum trying to control but Vega flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Vega controlling well, preventing Meechum from escaping the position.
Meechum trying to control the hands but Vega breaks the grip. Meechum tries to roll but Vega sticks to his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Vega really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Meechum. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincento Vega dominated that round. The cut man is working on Danny Meechum'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##CL# Vega gets a clinch. #TD# Vega tightens his grip and picks Meechum up, before dumping him to the ground. Meechum manages to land in guard. Vega trying to stand up but can't free himself from Meechum's guard. Vega controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2# Meechum had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vega defends it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU# Vega stands up and waves to Meechum to follow him. #T1# Vega displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Meechum. Meechum tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Meechum tries to clinch up but Vega circles away and keeps his distance. Vega is looking to counter the offense by Meechum and move into the clinch. Vincento Vega is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL# Vega closes the distance and clinches. Vega is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Meechum can do to turn this around? Meechum has Vega pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vega manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Vega pushes Meechum back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Meechum is trying to maintain a safe position but Vega gets an underhook and turns Meechum into the cage.#TD# Vega has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Meechum clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Meechum tries to escape but Vega has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T2# Vega controls the position.#T3# Vega continues to stall. Vega has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Meechum is in bad spot here.
Meechum is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Vega has good solid back control here. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincento Vega dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Danny Meechum's cut. That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3# Left hook, right uppercut from Vega. #CL# Vega rushes Meechum and presses him up against the cage. Vega tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vega has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Meechum is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Vega slowing the pace effectively. Vega using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Meechum has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Meechum tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vega wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincento Vega. That's going to take a lot out of him. Meechum wants to break free but Vega has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Vega escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# Vega gets a clinch. Vega keeps control of Meechum as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Meechum managing to block the knees to the body from Vega.
Vega can't get the takedown.
#T1# Vega lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Vega manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A right hook to the body lands for Vega.
#TD# Vega jumps guard and drags Meechum to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Meechum throws a strike but Vega rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# Vincento Vega overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU# Vega decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Meechum darts in looking for a takedown but Vega gets double underhooks and turns Meechum into the cage. Crunch! Vega slams his shin into Meechum's torso. Vega lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CL# Vega moves into the clinch.#T2##TD# Vega jumps guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#ES# Vega uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#CL# Vega drives through and clinches with Meechum against the cage.
#TD# Vega pulls guard successfully.
Meechum trying to control the position from guard on top but Vega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Vega manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Meechum manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##ES2# Meechum manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage. Vincento Vega is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3##BC# Vega's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Vega lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vega. Vega moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Meechum takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL# Vega instigates a clinch. #TD# Vega pulls guard effortlessly. Meechum won't allow Vega to get back to his feet. Meechum wants to control from the top but Vega keeps moving. Vega wants to stand up but Meechum is controlling him. #T4# Vega keeping moving, preventing Meechum from controlling successfully. Vega is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# Vega performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SU# Vega stands up out of the half guard. Danny Meechum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Vincento Vega is winning the standup battle so far. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Vega takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that's the end of the fight! Vincento Vega showed his dominance in that final round. Well Vega 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:26 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27 Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincento Vega!
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Event:
ABW 87 Athanas - Wiliams
Date: Dec 07, 2017 |
#R1# ee fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. ee paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. ee looks to land a combination. Meechum sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Meechum takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
ee slips a jab from Meechum. Some wild striking there from Meechum.
Meechum takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. ee avoids the head kick by Meechum.
ee appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. ee lands a body shot.
ee connects with a single shot there. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! ee lands a head shot. Sloppy strikes from Meechum. Those never looked like landing. A nice combination there by ee.
ee moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Nice shot lands for ee. A shot to the liver by ee. Beautiful body shot.#T1# Nice defenses there by ee. A quick step to the side and ee tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. ee moves away from the strike by Meechum. Meechum throws a leg kick which misses ee's front leg but catches the back leg as ee tries to avoid it. ee lands with an overhand left. ee fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Meechum on the side of the head. ee lands with a cross. A cross from ee lands. Meechum walks into a stiff left hand from ee. ee blocks a leg kick. Left hook, right uppercut from ee. A left lands for ee. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. ee scores with a jab to the head.
ee darts in and out, connecting with a jab. ee checks a low kick from Meechum. ee is looking for a counter combo. Meechum tries to score with a low kick but ee moves his leg out of the way. ee lands with a cross. #T2# ee throws a one two combo.
ee connects with a jab. ee with a jab. A decent looking cross lands there for ee. A punch combination from ee misses. ee connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Nice defenses there by ee. ee's corner calls for a 1-2. ee obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. ee dodges the punch combination from Meechum.
Meechum on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. ee lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Meechum backs up against the cage.
ee cracks Meechum with a good jab. ee jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T3# ee works Meechum's body with a nice hook. Meechum misses with a low kick. It looks like ee has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by ee!
A shot to the body from Meechum misses and ee counters with a left to the body. ee is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. ee dips to his left and cracks Meechum with an uppercut! Meechum takes one on the chin but seems OK.
ee defending well as Meechum loads up on a big left hand. Meechum walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Meechum walks into a left hand. A combination from Meechum does no damage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Meechum throws a leg kick and Meechum takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Meechum walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Meechum tries to move into range but ee moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Meechum takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
ee lands a slapping body shot.
#T4# ee lands an overhand right. ee thuds a left hand into Meechum's body. ee lands with a nice combination. Meechum backs away looking to recover. ee with a hook. ee is working the combinations to good effect here. ee lands with a right hand. ee throws out a powerful jab. ee lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by ee. Meechum swings for the body but ee moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Meechum lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and ee has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from ee and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Meechum throws a poor cross that misses
and ee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Meechum shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. ee is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Meechum looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. ee scores with a decent looking hook. ee cracks a nice hook into Meechum's ribs. ee lands with a hook. Meechum tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
ee ee 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# Meechum looks to land a left hand but ee moved out of range nicely. ee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Meechum can do to turn this around? ee works the jab nicely. ee fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Meechum on the side of the head. Meechum's hands are dropping dangerously low here and ee connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Meechum scrambles back to his feet. ee dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Danny Meechum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. ee scores with a hook. Meechum throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. ee throws a big counter combination but Meechum scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. No joy there for Meechum, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
ee is looking to counter punch. ee swinging wildly here.
ee lands with a shot to the body. ee connects with the punch. Meechum with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling ee to score with a decent uppercut. 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! Meechum swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
ee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Meechum.
#T1# ee bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Meechum's head backwards. Sloppy strikes from Meechum. Those never looked like landing. ee lands a right hook to the body.
Meechum takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. ee lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. ee connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. ee lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. ee clobbers Meechum with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. ee lands with a cross. ee tests Meechum's chin there with a solid looking shot. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A looping hook to the body misses from Meechum. ee does a little dance to reset his feet. Meechum looks to throw a body kick and ee counters with a nice uppercut. Meechum on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2# ee connects with a jab. Meechum takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Meechum walks into a straight right hand from ee. ee lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Meechum misses with a two punch combination.
Meechum doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Meechum swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and ee counters with a straight right hand. Good shot there by ee. Good exchange - ee coming out on top. ee lands a nice shot to the body.
Meechum is breathing heavily. ee lands a right hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for ee. That snapped Meechum's head back.
Meechum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but ee moves away. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Meechum might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, ee has got the better of the exchanges. ee scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T3# ee scores with a three punch combo!
ee wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. ee checks the leg kick nicely there.
ee scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. A jab from ee does it's job there. ee ee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. ee's corner calls for a 1-2. ee obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Meechum shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. ee lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. ee avoids a punch combination nicely.
ee connects with a crisp jab. A decent looking cross lands there for ee. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. ee scores with a decent looking hook. ee scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T4# A low kick from Meechum is predictable there enabling ee to counter with a crisp jab. ee jabs Meechum right on the nose. Meechum blinks but takes it well. Meechum 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. ee scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. ee's jab looks to have found its range, popping Meechum under the eye. Nice cross by ee. ee dodges the punch combination from Meechum.
Meechum has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from ee finds it's way round the side to connect with Meechum's head. Meechum takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. ee staying out of range there. ee ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Meechum drops his hands momentarily and ee takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
ee ee dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round! #R3# ee works the jab nicely. ee works the jab nicely. ee lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
ee connects with a right hand. Meechum shakes it off. ee scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#ROC# Meechum is rocked! Meechum throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Meechum is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by ee. Nice shot by ee. ee moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Meechum is still on wobbly legs! Can ee finish him? Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Meechum takes one to the chin there. Meechum throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
ee checks the leg kick. ee throwing a counter right hand but Meechum manages to avoid it. ee lands with a good body shot. Meechum seems to have recovered his senses. ee with a body punch. A glancing blow. ee scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. ee dips down and scores with a jab to the body. ee lands a really nice looking cross but Meechum seems unphased.
#T1# ee lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A decent looking cross lands there for ee. ee lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
ee rushes Meechum with punches - Meechum moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Meechum goes down! ee follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). ee ee!
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Event:
ABW 77 Tektas - Wolf
Date: Nov 02, 2017 |
#R1# Watkins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Meechum but Meechum pushes him off and we're back to square one. Watkins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Watkins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Meechum slaps away a takedown attempt from Watkins, before circling back to the center of the mat. Watkins throws a chopping leg kick but Meechum manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Nice defenses there by Watkins. Watkins tries to counter with a takedown but Meechum is quick to defend against it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Watkins dodges the punch combination from Meechum.
Meechum slips a jab and a cross from Watkins.
Danny Meechum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Meechum pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL# Watkins closes the distance and clinches. #T1# Watkins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Meechum avoids it.#BC# Watkins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Watkins throws a combination. Meechum tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Meechum lands with a nice body punch. Watkins takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Watkins fails with a takedown attempt from distance. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devin Watkins. That's going to take a lot out of him. Watkins has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Watkins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Meechum is fending him off so far but Watkins persists. Nope, Meechum circles away and we're back to standing. Meechum misses with a jab, cross combination.
Meechum misses with a body shot
and Watkins counters with a lovely straight right hand! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Meechum keeps the fight on the outside. Watkins throws a right hand that Meechum ducks under and follows up with a left that Meechum also avoids with ease.#T2##TD# Meechum gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Watkins to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB# Watkins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Watkins is in close to Meechum's body, working some short punches and elbows. Meechum wants to get back to his feet but Watkins is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES2# Meechum manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage. Watkins putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Meechum in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Meechum has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Watkins missing with knees to the body.
Watkins lands a body shot. Watkins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Meechum is defending well for now. Watkins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Meechum blocks it with crossed arms. #T3# Meechum is trying to break free. Watkins landing knees to the body.
Meechum looks winded! Meechum managing to block the knees to the body from Watkins.
Watkins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Meechum has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC# Watkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Meechum stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Meechum wants it to stay on the feet. Watkins throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Meechum's waist but Meechum gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Watkins off to one side. Watkins slips under a jab from Meechum. A chopping leg kick lands by Meechum. Meechum rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Watkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Danny Meechum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL# Watkins has closed the distance and engaged Meechum in a clinch.
Watkins scores a nice knee to the body.
#T4# Watkins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Meechum.
#BC2# Meechum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Watkins connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Meechum momentarily.
Watkins works over Meechum's head and body with a nice combination. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD# Watkins shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Watkins looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Meechum with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB# Watkins is trying for a kimura here. Meechum looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Watkins wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Devin Watkins!
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Event:
ABW 65 Swift Jr - Douglas
Date: Sep 21, 2017 |
#R1# Meechum throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Mark Garbut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2# Garbut drives through with a takedown into Meechum's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Garbut postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Garbut slips nicely into half guard. Garbut lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Garbut takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Garbut winds up and cracks Meechum with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Garbut looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Garbut seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Garbut working over Meechum with some ground and pound. Meechum looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Garbut tries to pass the half guard into mount. Meechum knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Garbut is nestled in close to Meechum, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Ground and pound from Garbut. Garbut takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Garbut trying to control the action but Meechum is working from the bottom. #T1# Garbut lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Ground and pound from Garbut. #ROC2# Meechum is rocked! Garbut working the head and body with strikes. Oh Meechum is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Garbut drops an elbow to the side of Meechum's head. Garbut lands a big elbow - Meechum is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Garbut!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Garbut!
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Event:
ABW 52 Vurny - Bones
Date: Aug 10, 2017 |
#R1# Meechum lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL2# Niedzwiedzinski clinches up with Meechum and pushes him back against the cage. A shot in the inside from Niedzwiedzinski. A short right from Niedzwiedzinski. #CUT2# It looks like Danny Meechum has been cut. Niedzwiedzinski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Niedzwiedzinski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Niedzwiedzinski trying to land knees to the body.
Niedzwiedzinski landing knees to the body.
Meechum wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Meechum working hard to break the clinch. Meechum can't break the clinch.
Niedzwiedzinski unloads a knee to the mid-section. Niedzwiedzinski told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight. Meechum is breathing heavily. Niedzwiedzinski lands a right hand. 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! Niedzwiedzinski lands a hook that snaps the head of Meechum backwards. Meechum's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Niedzwiedzinski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Niedzwiedzinski landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Niedzwiedzinski gets through Meechum's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Meechum is trying to force a seperation but Niedzwiedzinski has the dominant position. Niedzwiedzinski using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#T1# A nice right hand lands inside from Niedzwiedzinski. Meechum's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A shot in the inside from Niedzwiedzinski. A left hand lands to the body for Niedzwiedzinski.
Niedzwiedzinski scores with a shot to the side of Meechum's head. Niedzwiedzinski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#ROC2# Meechum is rocked! Niedzwiedzinski scores with a nice hook to the head. Oh Meechum is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Niedzwiedzinski pushes Meechum against the cage. Niedzwiedzinski is working some dirty boxing. Niedzwiedzinski pushes off with a quick right hook! Meechum goes down! Meechum tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Niedzwiedzinski moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruno Niedzwiedzinski! A victorious Bruno Niedzwiedzinski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
ABW 41 Jones - Mcgruff
Date: Jul 06, 2017 |
#R1# Meechum has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Meechum there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT# It looks like Danny Meechum has been cut. Meechum has a takedown stuffed. Laaksonen scores with a jab to the jaw. A combination from Laaksonen does no damage. Meechum shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Laaksonen pinned against the cage. Laaksonen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Meechum shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Laaksonen pinned against the cage. Laaksonen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Jerry Laaksonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Meechum. Meechum looks for a takedown but Laaksonen sprawls well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Laaksonen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Meechum defends it nicely. Meechum moves in looking to clinch but Laaksonen pushes him off. Nice uppercut there from Laaksonen. Jerry Laaksonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##TD2# Meechum scores with a takedown into Laaksonen's guard.#SUB# Laaksonen throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Meechum escapes and throws Laaksonen's legs to the side, diving into side control! Laaksonen tries to get back to half guard but can't. Meechum trying to control the position but Laaksonen is working away. Laaksonen is trying to buck Meechum off. Meechum in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Meechum wants to control but Laaksonen is keeping him busy. #T2# Laaksonen throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land. Laaksonen's coaches at Hope MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position. Laaksonen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Meechum wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #ES# Laaksonen sneaks out the side door and pushes Meechum away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape. Meechum changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Laaksonen tries to avoid it but Meechum manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Laaksonen to the ground. Laaksonen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Meechum is trying hard to land a takedown here. Laaksonen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Meechum has a takedown stuffed. Laaksonen scores with a shot to the body.
Meechum looks winded! This has been an exciting period of action! Laaksonen with a body punch. A glancing blow. Laaksonen jabs at Meechum's body.#T3# Meechum doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Laaksonen lands with a nice combination. Meechum backs away looking to recover. Laaksonen digs a good hook to Meechum's body.
#KD# Oooooh!!! Laaksonen has knocked Meechum down with a huge combo! Laaksonen steps away and waves a wobbly Meechum back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC# Meechum is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Meechum takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Meechum is still on wobbly legs! Can Laaksonen finish him? Meechum switches off momentarily and Laaksonen cracks him with a monster right hand! Meechum topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Laaksonen dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Laaksonen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jerry Laaksonen! Our winner, Jerry Laaksonen, 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 09, 2017 |
#R1# Meechum throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2# and Rufus counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Still in half guard, Rufus seems content to control. Meechum pushes Rufus off looking to stand but Rufus dives back in and keeps control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Meechum avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rufus. Rufus not doing much here.
Meechum is looking to escape. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rufus with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Rufus. Meechum is looking to get back to his feet here but Rufus is keeping cool and he's managed to take Meechum's back.#T1# I would not like to be Meechum right now.
Meechum knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rufus on the ground. Meechum takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Rufus controls the position.#T2# Rufus misses with punches from the back. Rufus connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Meechum to escape the position.
Meechum is trying to stand back up. Rufus slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Rufus lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK. Rufus biding his time, controlling Meechum. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Rufus lands strikes to the head. #T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Meechum is trying to get back to his feet but Rufus has full control of the position and if anything, Meechum has just worked his way into a worse spot. Rufus biding his time, looking for the opening.
It looks like Rufus might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Rufus misses with an elbow to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Rufus dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2##CL2# Rufus closes the distance and pushes Meechum back into the cage. Rufus tries to work over Meechum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Rufus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Meechum's elbow. Meechum prevents a body shot from Rufus. A frustrated look appears on Meechum's face as he tries to break the clinch. Rufus struggles to land a body shot inside as Meechum controls his hands.
Meechum is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Meechum is trying to break free. Rufus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Meechum's efforts to push away. Rufus tries to throw a body punch but Meechum avoids it by throwing Rufus back against the cage. Rufus struggles to land a body shot inside as Meechum controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rufus tries to throw a body punch but Meechum avoids it by throwing Rufus back against the cage. Rufus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Meechum wants to get back to striking at distance but Rufus won't allow it.
Rufus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC# Meechum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rufus dives in for a single leg takedown but Meechum sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Meechum throws a big counter combination but Rufus scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1# Meechum throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2# and Rufus holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Rufus tries a body shot but Meechum blocks it.
Meechum blocks a body shot from Rufus. Rufus lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rufus misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Rufus.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Rufus tries to work over Meechum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Meechum's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Rufus lands a shot to the body. Rufus lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Meechum. Rufus misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Rufus - that landed with a thud.
Rufus lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rufus tries to work over Meechum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Rufus tries to throw a body punch but Meechum avoids it by throwing Rufus back against the cage. Rufus tries to throw a body punch but Meechum avoids it by throwing Rufus back against the cage. Rufus misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2# Rufus lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Meechum. Meechum prevents a body shot from Rufus. Meechum prevents a body shot from Rufus. Rufus misses with a body punch.
Rufus tries to throw a body punch but Meechum avoids it by throwing Rufus back against the cage. Rufus presses Meechum against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Rufus pushes Meechum back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Rufus lands a body shot. Rufus misses with a body punch.
Rufus lands a body punch in the clinch. Rufus struggles to land a body shot inside as Meechum controls his hands.
Rufus digs a right hand into Meechum's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Meechum's gas tank. Rufus struggles to land a body shot inside as Meechum controls his hands.
Good body shot from Rufus.
Rufus has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Meechum wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rufus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Meechum's elbow. #T3# A right hook to the body lands for Rufus.
Rufus can't find room to land a body shot as Meechum controls the action.
Rufus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rufus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rufus misses with a punch to the body.
Rufus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Meechum's elbow. Rufus lands with a left to the head. Rufus is working Meechum over against the cage. Meechum prevents a body shot from Rufus. Rufus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Meechum blocks a body shot from Rufus. Rufus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rufus is working Meechum over against the cage. Rufus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Meechum's elbow. DJ Rufus seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Rufus tries a body shot but Meechum blocks it.
Rufus tries to work over Meechum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Rufus lands a nice shot to the body. #T4# Rufus struggles to land a body shot inside as Meechum controls his hands.
Rufus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rufus misses with a body punch.
Rufus misses with a punch to the body.
Rufus lands a body punch. Rufus tries a body shot but Meechum blocks it.
Rufus tries for a takedown but Meechum manages to get underhooks.
Good body shot from Rufus.
Meechum prevents a body shot from Rufus. Rufus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Nice body punch from Rufus. Nice body punch from Rufus - that landed with a thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Rufus digs a right hand underneath Meechum's ribcage. Meechum let out a lung full of air as it connected. Rufus tries to throw a body punch but Meechum avoids it by throwing Rufus back against the cage. Rufus lands a nice shot to the body. Nice body punch from Rufus. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Rufus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Meechum's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3##CL2# Rufus gets a clinch. Nice body punch from Rufus - that landed with a thud.
Rufus tries to work over Meechum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A hook to the body from Rufus.
Rufus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rufus lands a body punch in the clinch. Rufus is leaning against Meechum and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Rufus tries to work over Meechum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A body shot lands from Rufus.
Rufus tries to throw a body punch but Meechum avoids it by throwing Rufus back against the cage. Rufus misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rufus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Rufus.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Rufus misses with a punch to the body.
Rufus pushes Meechum back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Rufus lands a shot to the body. Nice body punch from Rufus. #T1# Rufus lands a body punch. Rufus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Meechum or not. Rufus is working Meechum over against the cage. Rufus tries to throw a body punch but Meechum avoids it by throwing Rufus back against the cage. Rufus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Meechum backwards. Rufus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Meechum prevents a body shot from Rufus. Rufus pushes Meechum back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Rufus cracks Meechum with a nice body shot. Rufus lands on the inside with an uppercut. Rufus can't find room to land a body shot as Meechum controls the action.
A body shot lands from Rufus.
Rufus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rufus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Rufus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rufus works on Meechum's body with a couple of short punches.#T2# Rufus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rufus tries a body shot but Meechum blocks it.
Rufus presses Meechum against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Rufus lands a nice shot to the body. Rufus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rufus misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Rufus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Meechum tries to break the clinch but Rufus is controlling the position. Rufus scores with a hook to the body. Rufus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Rufus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Rufus struggles to land a body shot inside as Meechum controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Rufus.
Rufus misses with a punch to the body.
Rufus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Meechum's elbow. A quick uppercut on the inside from Rufus. #T3# Rufus is working Meechum over against the cage. Rufus misses with a body punch.
Rufus misses with a punch to the body.
Rufus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rufus misses with a body punch.
Rufus wants a takedown.
Rufus tries a body shot but Meechum blocks it.
Rufus is leaning against Meechum and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Rufus is leaning against Meechum and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Meechum is defending well against a takedown attempt. Rufus tries a body shot but Meechum blocks it.
Meechum prevents a body shot from Rufus. Rufus stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Rufus digs a right hand underneath Meechum's ribcage. Meechum let out a lung full of air as it connected. A short right from Rufus. Rufus cracks Meechum with a nice body shot.#T4# Rufus working some nice short punches in the clinch. Rufus cracks Meechum with a nice body shot. Rufus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rufus stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Rufus can't find room to land a body shot as Meechum controls the action.
Rufus stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Rufus can't find room to land a body shot as Meechum controls the action.
Rufus misses with a punch to the body.
Rufus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Meechum or not. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Rufus struggles to land a body shot inside as Meechum controls his hands.
Rufus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Rufus tries to work over Meechum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Rufus struggles to land a body shot inside as Meechum controls his hands.
Rufus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Danny Meechum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! DJ Rufus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Good body shot from Rufus.
And that's the end of the fight! DJ Rufus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Rufus 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 Roberts scores the fight 25:30 Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 25:30 Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DJ Rufus! Post fight, DJ Rufus stared into the camera and said 'Here we go, BIG THINGS ARE HAPPENING! WOOOOOOOO!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 02, 2017 |
#R1# Meechum drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT# It looks like Danny Meechum has been cut. Tanner misses with the combination.
Tanner scores with a kick to the body.
Meechum has a takedown stuffed.#CL# Tanner rushes Meechum and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Tanner scores with an uppercut up the middle. Tanner lands a body shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Meechum wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tanner has him pressed against the cage. Meechum working hard to break the clinch. Tanner lands a right hand. Tanner lands on the inside with an uppercut. A short right hand to the side of the head by Tanner. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A short left from Tanner. Tanner lands an uppercut.#T1# Meechum tries to break the clinch but Tanner is controlling the position. Tanner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Meechums head. Meechum wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tanner works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Meechum looks winded! A short left from Tanner. Tanner lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC# Meechum is rocked! An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tanner. Meechum is still on wobbly legs! Can Tanner finish him? Tanner lands a shoulder strike. Tanner unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Meechum! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Tanner is unloading with more strikes now! Meechum drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Tanner! A victorious Jason Tanner thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 28, 2017 |
#R1# Meechum thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2# Gatt gets a takedown into half guard. Gatt is controlling the pace.
Gatt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Meechum is trying to stand up here but Gatt is controlling him well. Gatt is looking to take a break and control but Meechum is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Meechum wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2# Gatt is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Meechum doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gatt. Meechum is trying to stand up here but Gatt is controlling him well. #T1# Gatt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Meechum keeps working. Gatt prevents Meechum from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gatt content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Gatt trying to control the action but Meechum is working from the bottom. Meechum is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at School of Hard Knocks, so we'll see if he gets out of it. Gatt is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Gatt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2# Gatt looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T2# Meechum's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #SUB2# Gatt has control of Meechum's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Meechum regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Gatt with good strikes from the mount here! Gatt controlling the position easily from mount. Meechum is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
#T3# Gatt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Gatt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Meechum is looking to escape. #SUB2# Meechum is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Gatt locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Meechum is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jordan Gatt! Our winner, Jordan Gatt, 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 25, 2017 |
#R1# Gatt darts in looking for a takedown but Meechum gets double underhooks and turns Gatt into the cage. Meechum tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gatt manages to circle out of the way. Gatt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Gatt fails with a takedown attempt. Meechum misses with a body shot.
#TD2# Gatt shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Meechum wants to get back to his feet but Gatt is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Meechum keeping full guard, as Gatt tries to pass. Meechum wants to stand and escape but Gatt is having none of it. Gatt working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Meechum's head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Meechum keeping moving, preventing Gatt from controlling successfully. Meechum not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gatt trying to control but Meechum is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Gatt is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Meechum is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Meechum has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T1# Gatt seems keen to control Meechum's posture. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gatt working a defensive guard here.
Gatt keeping full guard, as Meechum tries to pass. #SUB2# Gatt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Meechum doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Gatt is tightening it up a little... Meechum has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Meechum reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Meechum taps out! Nice BJJ there by Gatt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jordan Gatt! After winning the bout, Jordan Gatt 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2017 |
#R1# Nice jab there from Volkov. #CUT2# It looks like Danny Meechum has been cut. Meechum wants to clinch. Meechum darts in trying to clinch#TD2# and Volkov counters with a single leg into guard. Meechum didn't expect that. Volkov passes Meechum's left leg - he's now in half guard. Meechum knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Volkov on the ground. Meechum is trying to stand up here but Volkov is controlling him well. Volkov passes to side control. Meechum is trying to get back to half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Meechum on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Volkov misses with the ground and pound. Volkov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Meechum is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#T1##SUB2# Meechum is trying to stand and escape here. He's got onto all fours but that's just let Volkov take his back! Uh oh - Volkov has got a rear naked choke here! Meechum is forced to tap! It's all over! One monent is all it takes in this sport!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alexander Volkov! Alexander Volkov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 19, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Meechum closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Meechum can't find room to land a body shot as Gross controls the action.
Gross manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gross is trying to force a seperation but Meechum has the dominant position.#BC2# Meechum breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Gross connects with a good right hand that stumbles Meechum. Meechum circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL2# Meechum rushes Gross and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Gross has Meechum pressed against the cage.
Gross tries to break free but Meechum pushes him back against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2# Meechum pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Gross 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. Danny Meechum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Meechum fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gross, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2# Meechum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gross is trying hard to land a takedown here. Meechum sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T1# Gross fails with a takedown attempt. Meechum is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gross with a body shot. Decent striking displayed by Meechum there.#CUT2# It looks like Elwood Gross has been cut.#TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Gross. #ES2# Meechum sneaks out the side door and pushes Gross away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#CL2# Meechum clinches with his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Gross is looking to control Meechum's arms but Meechum gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gross has his back to the cage. Meechum cracks Gross with a nice body shot.#BC# Gross breaks from the clinch.
#T2##CL# Gross rushes Meechum and presses him up against the cage. The referee calls for Gross to work.
Meechum doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gross misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Meechum.
#BC2# Meechum breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Meechum throws a head kick but Gross moves out of range.
Gross misses with a body kick. A thudding body kick lands there by Meechum!
#TD2# Meechum drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES# Gross has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Meechum off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #CL2# Meechum closes the distance and pushes Gross back into the cage.#T3##TD# Gross jumps into guard, dragging Meechum to the mat.
#SU2# Meechum gets to his feet. Gross looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Gross is breathing heavily. Meechum circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Gross drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Meechum follows Gross to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Meechum!
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Event:
LFC 3: Fight Night
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1##CL# Barbu has Meechum up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barbu . Barbu really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Meechum wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Barbu has him pressed against the cage. Meechum lands on the inside with an uppercut. Meechum tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbu 's elbow. Barbu lands a knee to the body.
Barbu lands an elbow inside. #CUT# It looks like Danny Meechum has been cut. Meechum looks winded! Meechum wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Barbu gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Knees in the clinch landing for Barbu .
Barbu scores with an uppercut up the middle. The referee is keeping an eye on Barbu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Barbu is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Barbu lands a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Barbu .
Barbu comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT# That has opened up Danny Meechum's cut even more.#T1# Barbu lands an elbow inside that Meechum shrugs off. Barbu landing knees to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Barbu . #CUT# The cut above Danny Meechum's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Meechum misses with an elbow strike.
Barbu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. A short right hand to the side of the head by Barbu . Barbu lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT# Danny Meechum's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Danny Meechum's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Benjamin Barbu !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2017 |
#R1# Johnson tries to clinch but Meechum is having none of it. Meechum fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Meechum has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Meechum tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Johnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Meechum jabs at Johnson's body. Meechum lands a head kick!
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Meechum moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Meechum is looking to clinch. Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Meechum circles away.
Meechum tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Meechum circles away.
Johnson looks winded! Johnson throws an off balance right hand
and Meechum counters with a right hand to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Meechum shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Meechum's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Despite the aggression on Johnson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Johnson leaves Meechum with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Johnson misses with a double jab
and Meechum counters with a series of strikes. Johnson will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1##CL# Meechum moves into range and clinches up with Johnson. Meechum lands a knee to the body.
Good body shot from Meechum.
#BC# Meechum manages to break the clinch.
Good leg kick by Meechum there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#CL# Meechum gets in close and instigates a clinch. Meechum presses Johnson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC# Meechum breaks from the clinch.
#CL# Meechum gets a clinch. #BC# Meechum breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2# The fight stays on the outside here - Meechum looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Meechum manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. It looked like Meechum was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Johnson.#CL# Meechum gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC# Meechum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Meechum counters with a thumping low kick. Meechum misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Meechum wants to clinch. Meechum shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Meechum's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Meechum. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL# Meechum has closed the distance and engaged Johnson in a clinch.
Meechum is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T3# Johnson is pressed up against the cage. Meechum has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Johnson down to the mat. Johnson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2# Johnson forces Meechum back against the cage and clinches. Johnson prevents Meechum from breaking the clinch. Meechum misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Meechum managing to block the knees to the body from Johnson.
Meechum lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Meechum works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Johnson is trying to force a seperation but Meechum has the dominant position.#T4# Knees in the clinch landing for Meechum.
A short right from Meechum on the inside. Meechum jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Johnson walks away with a smile on his face. Meechum gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL# Meechum darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage. Johnson can't get the takedown.
#BC# Meechum breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Meechum keeps the fight on the outside. Meechum was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL# Meechum fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johnson, pushing him back against the cage. Meechum wants a takedown but no success here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Meechum 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##CL# Meechum closes the distance and clinches. #BC# Meechum breaks from the clinch.
Danny Meechum is winning the standup battle so far.#TD# Meechum fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Johnson to the ground. Meechum is now in Johnson's guard.#ES2# The fighters are working up against the cage. Johnson manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. Meechum lands with a short shot to the head. Danny Meechum has scored more points in the clinch so far. Meechum is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC# Meechum pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Johnson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Johnson throws a jab when Meechum was well out of range. Meechum shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Johnson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T1# A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson. Meechum scores with a one two! Johnson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Meechum doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Meechum is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around? Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Meechum feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johnsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL# Meechum gets a clinch. Meechum misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Meechum.
#T2##BC# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Meechum pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Meechum avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Meechum counters with a nice body shot. Peter Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Meechum closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. A short body shot lands from Meechum as the two fighters clinch.
#BC# Meechum breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Meechum lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnson at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Meechum throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Meechum defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson misses with a double jab
and Meechum counters with a one-two to the body. #T3# Johnson throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Danny Meechum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2# Johnson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Meechum's half guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Meechum avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson. Meechum is trying to escape back to his feet but Johnson uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Meechum tries to bench press Johnson off him but Johnson keeps the position. Johnson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Meechum down.
Meechum is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Meechum trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T4# Johnson controls the position. #SU2# Johnson decides to take the fight back to the feet. Meechum tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it. Johnson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Johnson has his takedown stuffed and Meechum counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Danny Meechum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Johnson. Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Meechum seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Meechum is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Johnson unleashes a big counter combination but Meechum bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. This has been an exciting period of action! Meechum pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Meechum misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Meechum dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Meechum - that will leave a mark!
Meechum tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL# Meechum closes the distance and clinches. Meechum misses with a hook to the ribs.
Meechum lands a nice shot to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Meechum breaks the clinch.
Meechum tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Meechum cracks Johnson with an open hand slap. Johnson throws a poor cross that misses
and Meechum counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T1# Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Meechum. Johnson misses with a jab to the body
and Meechum counters with a one-two to the body. Meechum tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away. Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Meechum bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Meechum is looking to clinch. Meechum lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing. Meechum changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Meechum manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Meechum tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it. Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Meechum is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2# Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Meechum scores with a kick to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Meechum as Johnson shoots in.#CL# Meechum closes the distance and clinches. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC# Meechum breaks the clinch.
Meechum lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnson at a distance.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Meechum shows good takedown defense. Meechum throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Meechum thuds his shin into the meat of Johnson's side. Johnson throws a head kick that misses. #T3# Johnson swinging wildly here.
Meechum scoring well with a low kick there.
Johnson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL# Meechum pushes Johnson up against the cage in a clinch. Meechum scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC# Meechum breaks from the clinch.
Johnson scores with a head kick. Meechum tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Meechum counters with a nice uppercut. Danny Meechum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Johnson. Johnson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Meechum.#T4# Meechum connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. A telegraphed right hand from Meechum misses the target. Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Meechum but Meechum pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL# Meechum has Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Meechum scores with a nice hook to the head. Peter Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Danny Meechum is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Meechum managing to block the knees to the body from Johnson.
And that's the end of the fight! Danny Meechum showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Meechum, 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27 Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27 Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Meechum! In defeat, Peter Johnson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you fans for your support!'.
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#R1# Hobbs tries to clinch but Meechum moves away and Meechum counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Meechum looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#CL# Hobbs drives through and clinches with Meechum against the cage.
Hobbs blocking some punches.
Hobbs tries to pull guard but Meechum won't allow it.
Meechum struggles to land a body shot inside as Hobbs controls his hands.
Meechum comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Hobbs tries to pull guard but Meechum forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Hobbs is looking for a takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fritz Hobbs. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hobbs scores with a nice hook to the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Meechum lands a shot to the body. Hobbs throws a punch but it's blocked by Meechum. Hobbs is trying to drag Meechum to the mat but Meechum just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Hobbs can't get the takedown.
#T1# Meechum has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hobbs after a bit of a struggle. Meechum scores with a shot to the side of Hobbs's head. #BC2# Meechum breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Meechum gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC# Hobbs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Hobbs wants to clinch.#T2# Meechum throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL# Hobbs gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Hobbs drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hobbs can't get the takedown.
#BC2# Meechum's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Meechum has managed to clinch.
Meechum tries to circle away but Hobbs has him pinned against the cage.#BC2# Meechum manages to break the clinch.
#T3# Hobbs is looking to clinch. Hobbs fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Meechum raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Hobbs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Hobbs fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Meechum avoids it really well and circles away.#CL# Hobbs closes the distance and pushes Meechum back into the cage.#T4# Hobbs tries to score a body lock takedown but Meechum shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Meechum lands a hook that snaps the head of Hobbs backwards. Hobbs could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Meechum wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hobbs has him pressed against the cage. Meechum goes for a takedown attempt but Hobbs pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Meechum rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hobbs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL# Hobbs clinches up against the cage. Hobbs tries for a takedown but Meechum manages to get underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Meechum is pressed up against the cage. Hobbs has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Meechum down to the mat. Meechum avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Danny Meechum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A solid leg kick lands there for Meechum.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Meechum 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##TD# Hobbs closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Meechum's guard. Hobbs stops Meechum from standing up. #SU# Hobbs gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Meechum has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Hobbs shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Meechum sprawls well. Meechum wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hobbs gets slowly back to his feet. Hobbs tries to clinch there but Meechum circles away.
Meechum lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hobbs fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Meechum avoids it really well and circles away. Despite the aggression on Meechum's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Meechum is breathing heavily.#T1# Meechum throws a right hand that Hobbs ducks under and follows up with a left that Hobbs also avoids with ease. Meechum throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. An attempted straight right counter from Hobbs misses the target.#CL# Hobbs closes the distance and pushes Meechum back into the cage. Meechum stops a takedown attempt from Hobbs.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fritz Hobbs. That's going to take a lot out of him. Meechum tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hobbs's elbow. Meechum prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC# Hobbs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL# Hobbs gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Meechum gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hobbs.
#T2# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hobbs. Hobbs is trying to maintain a safe position but Meechum gets an underhook and turns Hobbs into the cage. Meechum has a couple of punches blocked by Hobbs.
Hobbs tries to pull guard but Meechum forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Hobbs is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Meechum to keep the fight standing. Meechum misses with a punch to the body.
Hobbs is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Meechum lands a shot to the body.#T3# Hobbs is trying to drag Meechum to the mat but Meechum just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Meechum working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2# Meechum breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Meechum drives through and clinches with Hobbs against the cage.
Hobbs wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC2# Meechum's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Hobbs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Meechum swats him away and circles back towards the center. Meechum has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hobbs is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL2# Hobbs gets tackled into the cage by Meechum. Meechum maintains the clinch. #T4# Hobbs tries to pull guard but Meechum forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Meechum lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2# Meechum breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Meechum fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hobbs, pushing him back against the cage. Meechum prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC2# Meechum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Meechum throws a front kick that sends Hobbs stumbling back into the cage. Meechum throws a nice looking combination but Hobbs bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Hobbs is looking to counter punch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Meechum showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3##CL# Hobbs forces Meechum back against the cage and clinches. Hobbs has Meechum pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Meechum manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Hobbs using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Meechum tries to circle away but Hobbs has him pinned against the cage. Hobbs can't get the takedown.
Hobbs tries to score a body lock takedown but Meechum shows good agility there to stay on his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fritz Hobbs. That's going to take a lot out of him. Meechum tries to throw a body punch but Hobbs avoids it by throwing Meechum back against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Meechum looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Meechum is trying to pull guard but Hobbs has him pressed against the cage. Hobbs is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Meechum gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Meechum is looking to break free of the clinch but Hobbs has double underhooks. #T1# Hobbs tries to pull guard but Meechum forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Meechum is pressed up against the cage. Hobbs has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Meechum down to the mat. Meechum avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2# Meechum gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD# Hobbs pulls guard effortlessly. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Meechum accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB# Hobbs is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Meechum is aware though and is defending well.#SU2# Meechum gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL2# Meechum moves into the clinch successfully.
Hobbs tries to score a body lock takedown but Meechum shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T2##BC2# Meechum manages to break the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Meechum as Hobbs shoots in. Hobbs shoots in for a takedown but Meechum shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2# Hobbs tries to keep at a distance but Meechum has taken the fight into the clinch. Danny Meechum seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Meechum wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hobbs is looking for a takedown. Meechum scores with a shoulder strike. Hobbs wants a takedown.
#T3##BC2# Meechum pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Meechum closes the distance and pushes Hobbs back into the cage. Hobbs is looking for a takedown.#BC2# Meechum breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Meechum instigates a clinch. Hobbs jumps guard but Meechum turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Hobbs tries to pull guard but Meechum won't allow it.
Hobbs looking for a takedown. #BC2# Meechum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hobbs doesn't manage to clinch there - Meechum circles away.
#T4##CL2# Meechum gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2# Meechum breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Hobbs tries for a takedown but Meechum sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Meechum unleashes a big counter combination but Hobbs bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Hobbs moves in looking to clinch but Meechum pushes him off. Hobbs tries to clinch up. Meechum throws a nice outside leg kick. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL# Hobbs closes the distance and clinches. Hobbs has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that's the end of the fight! Danny Meechum comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Meechum 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30 Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30 Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Meechum!
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Date: Apr 04, 2017 |
#R1# Bradley lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Meechum takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#CL2# Meechum rushes Bradley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2# Meechum jumps guard.
Meechum has a closed guard, preventing Bradley from standing up. #SU# Bradley gets to his feet - Meechum follows without any prompting. Meechum throws a body kick, spinning off balance#CL# and Bradley counters by clinching up. A short right from Meechum. Meechum lands a right hand. #BC2# Meechum's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Bradley throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Bradley swings for the body but Meechum moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bradley fails with a takedown attempt. A little jabbing left from Meechum on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1##TD2# Bradley gets caught flat footed, as Meechum shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Bradley could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB# Bradley had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Meechum defends it easily.#SUB# Bradley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Meechum gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SU2# Meechum decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bradley, up you get! #T2# Meechum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Bradley wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Meechum catches Bradley with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Meechum shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Meechum walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bradley checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Meechum tries to move into range but Bradley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#TD2# Meechum drives through with a takedown into guard. Meechum looks winded! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU2# Meechum decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bradley, up you get! #CL2# Meechum rushes Bradley and presses him up against the cage. Meechum scores with a shot to the side of Bradley's head. #T3##BC2# Meechum's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Meechum takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2# Meechum escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Meechum drives through and clinches with Bradley against the cage.
#BC2# Meechum pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Bradley lands a nice looking kick to the body. Meechum takes a step back to recover. #TD2# Meechum fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bradley sprawls well initially but Meechum persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SU2# Meechum stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. Bradley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4# Bradley looks to land a body kick but Meechum moved away. Meechum with a hook. Meechum dips down and scores with a jab to the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2# Meechum shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES# Bradley manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Meechum keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. Bradley lands a knee to the body.
Meechum working hard to break the clinch. Meechum wants to break free but Bradley has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Danny Meechum will probably get the nod. 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# Bradley lands a high kick!
A head kick misses from Bradley. Bradley throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Bradley avoids the head kick by Meechum.
Meechum throws a sloppy head kick and Bradley moves out of range easily. Bradley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2# Meechum drives through and clinches with Bradley against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Meechum lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Meechum wants to stand up but Bradley has a hold of him and won't allow it. Meechum is breathing heavily. Meechum with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1##SU2# Meechum decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. Bradley blocks a head kick by Meechum.
#CL2# Meechum closes the distance and clinches. Bradley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Meechum misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC# Bradley breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Meechum. Nice body kick there by Meechum. Bradley cracks Meechum with an open hand slap.#T2# Bradley looks for the body kick but Meechum saw that one coming. Bradley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Bradley looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL2# Meechum fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bradley, pushing him back against the cage. Bradley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Meechum has a couple of punches blocked by Bradley.
#BC2# Meechum breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Bradley plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Meechum scores with a spinning back kick! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Meechum crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bradley - the referee stops the clock and Meechum gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bradley. Meechum manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Bradley changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3# Meechum scores with a jab. Bradley acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL2# Meechum has Bradley up against the cage in a clinch.
Meechum is trying to force a seperation but Bradley has the dominant position. Meechum goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bradley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Bradley blocking some punches.
Bradley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Meechum tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Meechum lands a nice uppercut. Meechum tries to work over Bradley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4# Meechum blocks a body shot from Bradley. Meechum tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bradley's elbow. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Meechum takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Meechum misses with a short punch on the inside. Bradley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2# Meechum breaks the clinch.
Bradley lands a slapping body shot.
Meechum takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Meechum throws a sloppy head kick and Bradley counters with a lovely shot to the body. Bradley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Meechum. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Danny Meechum will probably get the nod - 10:9. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# No luck for Bradley with that takedown attempt. #CL2# Meechum has Bradley up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2# Meechum breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. A head kick misses from Meechum. Bradley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Meechum. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Meechum has closed the distance and engaged Bradley in a clinch.
Meechum takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Meechum tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2# Meechum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1# Bradley looks for the body kick but Meechum saw that one coming. As Bradley backs off Meechum throws a huge counter combo but Bradley manages to avoid it all. Meechum takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Meechum raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL2# Meechum closes the distance and clinches. Meechum misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2# Meechum escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Meechum takes the fight into the clinch. Meechum keeps control of Bradley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Meechum fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bradley lands a right hand. #BC2# Meechum's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Bradley tries to keep at a distance but Meechum has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2# A frustrated look appears on Bradley's face as he tries to break the clinch. Bradley is pushing Meechum up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC# Bradley breaks the clinch.
Danny Meechum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2# Meechum clinches up against the cage. Meechum scores a nice knee to the body.
Bradley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Meechum backwards. Danny Meechum seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Meechum throws a punch but it's blocked by Bradley. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2# Meechum's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Meechum has managed to clinch.
#T3# Meechum lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bradley backwards. Meechum has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Bradley is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Meechum is keeping busy. Bradley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bradley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2# Meechum manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Meechum closes the distance and clinches. Bradley can't break the clinch.
Bradley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2# Meechum manages to break the clinch.
Bradley tries to land a front kick but Meechum steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Meechum tries to counter by closing the distance.#T4# Bradley blocks a head kick by Meechum.
Meechum blocks a head kick by Bradley.
Bradley misses with a head kick.
Bradley slips a jab and a cross from Meechum.
Bradley checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. A counter left hand to the body from Bradley misses its target.#CL2# Meechum clinches up against the cage.#BC2# Meechum pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Bradley lands a jab to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bradley misses with a kick to the body.
Delmar Bradley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Danny Meechum is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2# Meechum gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Danny Meechum comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Meechum 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30 Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30 Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Meechum!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2017 |
#R1# Meechum swats away the attempt to clinch by Babilon. Babilon misses with a leg kick enabling Meechum to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT# It looks like Ashur Babilon has been cut. Meechum tries a head kick but it misses.
A low kick from Babilon is predictable there and Meechum counters with a left and a right... And another left! Babilon is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Meechum!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 31, 2017 |
#R1# Meechum uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nicholson . Nicholson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Meechum sprawls well. Meechum wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nicholson gets slowly back to his feet. Nicholson misses with a straight right. Nicholson connects with a single shot there.#CUT2# It looks like Danny Meechum has been cut. Nicholson drops Meechum with a naaaaasty hook - Meechum is in real trouble here! Nicholson dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Nicholson !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 28, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Carballo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES# Meechum has one foot on Carballo's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD2# Carballo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Meechum's guard.#SUB# Carballo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Carballo stays in close to Meechum's body and controls the position. Carballo looking to pass the guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Carballo passes Meechum's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Meechum trying to hold on to Carballo's head to control him but Carballo postures up.
#T1# Carballo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Meechum does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Carballo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Meechum defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Carballo. Carballo wants to control the pace but Meechum is squirming around nicely. #SUB2# Carballo is working for a guillotine from mount but Meechum frees his head quite easily.
Carballo looking to control but Meechum is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Carballo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2# Carballo seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Meechum is holding on tight.
#SUB2# Carballo is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Meechum can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#SUB2# Carballo looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2# Carballo has control of Meechum's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Meechum regains control of the situation pretty easily.
This has been an exciting period of action! Carballo trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2# Carballo has hold of Meechum's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Meechum manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T3##SUB2# Carballo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Meechum has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB2# Carballo is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Meechum can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Carballo looking to control and managing it successfully. Carballo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Meechum is looking to escape. Meechum has given up his back. Will we see Carballo going for some submissions?
#T4##SUB2# Carballo is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2# Carballo looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2# Carballo is persistently looking for the submission but Meechum is defending it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2# Carballo working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Meechum is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Carballo has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Meechum taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gustavo Carballo!
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