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Event:
ABW 157 Lopez - Opdvido
Date: Aug 30, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Meechum darts in and clinches Ure up against the cage.#TD2#
Meechum manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ure is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ure stopping the sweep attempt from Meechum.#SUB#
Ure drops back, looking for a kneebar! Meechum looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Meechum looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Meechum! #REVB##SUB2#
Meechum tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Meechum has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meechum wants to control but Ure is keeping him busy.
Meechum tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T1#
Meechum wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ure keeps working.
Meechum tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Meechum in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Meechum tries to score with some ground and pound. Ure controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Meechum is looking to take a break and control but Ure is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Meechum is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ure is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Meechum misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB2#
Meechum is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ure is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Meechum scores with a couple of short elbows.#T3#
Meechum controlling the position.
Meechum throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB2#
Meechum tries for a kimura but Ure is defending well.
Meechum throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Meechum really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ure. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Meechum goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ure has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Meechum but great work by Ure.#T4##SUB#
Ure working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ure is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Ure goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Meechum has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ure but great work by Meechum.
Meechum wants to control but Ure is keeping him busy.
Meechum is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ure's shoulder. That is not cool.
Ure is not content to let Meechum control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ure tries to buck Meechum off but Meechum is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harold Meechum dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Meechum moves in looking to clinch but Ure pushes him off.
Ure feinted with a counter takedown.
Phil Ure is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Meechum gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ure sneaks back into half guard.
Meechum is keen to just control but Ure is a slippery customer.
Harold Meechum has got the better of the ground game so far.
Meechum not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meechum sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ure defending well though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##SUB#
Meechum thows an elbow strike that misses. Ure gets hold of full guard and has managed to get a loose guillotine attempt. Meechum doesn't seem too bothered but Ure quickly shifts his position and has tightened the hold! Meechum is in big trouble now - he's going a funny colour - he's tapping out! Nice finish there! Meechum really should have spotted the danger earlier though... either incompetence or over-confidence has resulted in a big L on his record.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Phil Ure!
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Event:
ABW 147 Benavidez - Blackblood
Date: Jul 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Meechum misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Meechum darts in and clinches Ure up against the cage.
Meechum is trying to pull guard but Ure has him pressed against the cage.
Ure wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD#
Meechum decides to pull guard.
Meechum controls Ure momentarily but Ure frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ure drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Meechum dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Meechum trying to control the position from guard on top but Ure is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Meechum pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ure is keeping the position for now.
Meechum wants to control from the top but Ure keeps moving. #SUB2#
Ure throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Meechum in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Meechum stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Ure has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Meechum manages to get his head free but now Ure has transitioned to an armbar! Meechum grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Ure! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Phil Ure!
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Event:
DARE SUBMISSION SERIES 3
Date: Jun 27, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Harold Meechum (ranked 22188 p4p, 681 weight class) and Fletch Brandis (ranked 2135 p4p, 217 weight class). Brandis has chosen Voodoo as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Harold Meechum! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Fletch Brandis!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Meechum tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Brandis just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Brandis turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Meechum (0) vs (4) Brandis
Brandis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Meechum has escaped the position, nice work there.
Meechum gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Meechum (0) vs (6) Brandis
Meechum wants to hold on but Brandis pushes him away.
Meechum is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Brandis working for a submission but Meechum is keeping him at bay.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandis goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Meechum is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Meechum (2) vs (6) Brandis
Meechum trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brandis looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Meechum has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Brandis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Meechum manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Meechum (2) vs (8) Brandis
Brandis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Brandis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Meechum swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Meechum controls Brandis momentarily but Brandis frees himself.
Brandis tries to free his leg and advance position but Meechum is retaining full guard.
Brandis trying to control the position from guard on top but Meechum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Brandis is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Meechum has his foot on Brandis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brandis works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brandis has gone for a leg lock! Meechum slips out almost immediately though and dives into Brandis's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Meechum (4) vs (8) Brandis
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brandis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Meechum defends well.
Brandis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Meechum manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Meechum (4) vs (10) Brandis
Meechum has control of Brandis's left arm, preventing Brandis from doing any damage.
Brandis has gone for a leg lock! Meechum slips out almost immediately though and dives into Brandis's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Meechum (6) vs (10) Brandis
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandis has his foot on Meechum's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Meechum works his way back into a safe position though.
Meechum trying to control but Brandis is working from the bottom.
Brandis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Meechum engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Brandis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Meechum defends well.
Meechum got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brandis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Meechum has managed to get both his arms back between Brandis's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandis 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. Meechum manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brandis keeping moving, preventing Meechum from controlling successfully.
Meechum is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Brandis is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Brandis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Meechum defends well.
Brandis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Brandis 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.
Brandis 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.
Brandis is looking for a triangle but Meechum pushes his legs off easily.
Brandis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Meechum (6) vs (12) Brandis
Brandis seems to be looking for submissions.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Brandis wants to work for an arm triangle but Meechum is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Brandis passes into side control, despite Meechum's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Meechum (6) vs (15) Brandis
Brandis tries to advance to mount but Meechum denies him.
Brandis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Meechum has escaped the position, nice work there.
Brandis working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Brandis wants to control but Meechum is keeping him busy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Meechum stops Brandis from passing to mount.
Meechum can't do much from the bottom here.
Meechum is trying to improve his position.
Brandis swings around for an armbar but Meechum sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Brandis's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Meechum (8) vs (15) Brandis
Brandis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Meechum (8) vs (17) Brandis
Brandis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Meechum defends it well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Meechum actively working from the bottom here.
Brandis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Meechum defends it well.
Meechum won't allow Brandis to pass to mount.
Brandis works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Meechum (8) vs (20) Brandis
Brandis moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Meechum has worked his arm free - good work by Meechum!
Brandis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Brandis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Meechum has escaped the position, nice work there.
Brandis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Meechum has escaped the position, nice work there.
Brandis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Meechum is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Brandis off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Meechum (12) vs (20) Brandis
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Brandis can't escape the position.
Brandis rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Meechum stalling away here and it's allowed Brandis to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Brandis trying to keep a closed guard but Meechum is proving a slippery customer.
Brandis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Meechum is one step ahead there.
Brandis looking for subs off his back but Meechum has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Brandis gets back to full guard.
Brandis is trying to control the position but Meechum postures up.
Brandis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Meechum looking to sit in guard and control but Brandis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Meechum (12) vs (22) Brandis
Brandis has gone for a leg lock! Meechum slips out almost immediately though and dives into Brandis's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Meechum (14) vs (22) Brandis
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Brandis working a defensive guard here.
Meechum thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Brandis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Meechum defends well.
Brandis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brandis wants to sweep but no luck.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Brandis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Meechum pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brandis is keeping the position for now.
Meechum advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Meechum (17) vs (22) Brandis
Brandis is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Meechum off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Meechum (17) vs (26) Brandis
Brandis avoiding Meechum 's attempts to control his hands.
Brandis is looking for the choke from the back position but Meechum is controlling his hands well.
Brandis is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Meechum knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Meechum for a finish.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Brandis tightening his grip on Meechum, looking for the choke.
Brandis is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Meechum knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Meechum for a finish.
Brandis has got his arm under Meechum's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Meechum has spun round into Brandis's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Meechum (19) vs (26) Brandis
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brandis keeping moving, preventing Meechum from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandis wins on points by 26 to 19.
A victorious Fletch Brandis 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:
KOFC 104 - Out vs Leonidas
Date: May 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Meechum tries to close the distance and clinch but Beecher swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Meechum clinches up against the cage.
Beecher misses with a body punch.
Meechum is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Beecher to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Beecher pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Meechum blocks a head kick by Beecher.
Meechum fails with an attempt to clinch.
Meechum shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Beecher as he jumps to the side.
A little feinted left hand from Beecher on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Beecher stuffs the takedown.
Paul Beecher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Meechum.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meechum is looking to clinch but Beecher is avoiding it.
Beecher lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#
It looks like Harold Meechum has been cut.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Beecher.
Harold Meechum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meechum closes the distance but Beecher moves to the side
and Beecher counters with a body kick.
Meechum looks winded!#T1#
Beecher connects with a high kick.
Beecher jabs at Meechum's body.
Beecher scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Meechum fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Beecher avoids it really well and circles away.
As Meechum looks to move away, Beecher throws a big counter combo but Meechum just gets out of the way.
Beecher has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Beecher lands with a nice body punch.
Beecher circles away from the clinch attempt
and Beecher counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
Beecher scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT#
That has opened up Harold Meechum's cut even more.
Beecher throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meechum seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Beecher shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Meechum is backing up but Beecher catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Meechum covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Beecher Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Beecher!
In his post fight interview, Paul Beecher started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
KOFC 98 - Leonidas/Forclit 3
Date: Apr 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Griffin.
Meechum shoots in and drives through. Griffin sprawls well.
Griffin looks to land a combination but Meechum avoids it well.
Griffin misses with a few strikes there.
Griffin misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Meechum rushes Griffin and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Griffin wants the takedown. Meechum is fighting it off but Griffin persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Meechum's guard against the cage.
Meechum pulls Griffin in close to prevent any damage.
Meechum looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Griffin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Griffin postures up in Meechum's guard and throws a big left but Meechum blocks it.
Meechum looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Meechum utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.#T1#
Meechum working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Griffin.
Griffin throwing strikes but missing.
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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Griffin tries to free his leg and advance position but Meechum is retaining full guard.
Griffin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Griffin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB2#
Meechum working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Griffin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Griffin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Griffin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Meechum working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Griffin.
Griffin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Griffin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Meechum preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Griffin preventing the sweep. #T2#
Griffin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Griffin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Griffin stands up out of Meechum's guard for a moment - Meechum manages to land a nice upkick.
Griffin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Griffin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Griffin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Griffin landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Griffin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Griffin working some strikes from top position.
Griffin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Griffin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've been hearing that Griffin has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Meechum avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Griffin postures up in Meechum's guard and throws a big left but Meechum blocks it.
Griffin is looking to work some ground and pound but Meechum has wrist control.
Meechum utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Griffin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Griffin is looking to work some ground and pound but Meechum has wrist control.
Griffin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Griffin postures up in Meechum's guard and throws a big left but Meechum blocks it.
Griffin is working Meechum over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Griffin connects with a couple of short punches.
Meechum is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Griffin throwing strikes from guard but Meechum blocks nicely.
Griffin won't allow Meechum to sweep him here.
Meechum has momentary wrist control but Griffin slips an elbow through the middle.
Griffin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Meechum not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Griffin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Griffin preventing the sweep.
Meechum looks winded!
Griffin landing with the ground and pound.
Griffin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#CUT#
It looks like Harold Meechum has been cut.
Griffin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Griffin throws a big right hand that misses.
Griffin chips away with some ground and pound.
Griffin postures up and lands a big shot to Meechum's brow.
Griffin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Griffin tries to free his leg and advance position but Meechum is retaining full guard.
Griffin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
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.
Griffin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Meechum works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Meechum is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Griffin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Griffin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harold Meechum's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Meechum is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Griffin.
Meechum is looking to clinch. #CL#
Griffin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Meechum jumps guard but Griffin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Griffin prevents the takedown attempt.
Griffin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Meechum can do to turn this around?#TD#
Griffin pulls Meechum into guard.
#SUB#
Meechum avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Meechum stands and throws Griffin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meechum trying to control the position but Griffin is working away.
Griffin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ryan Griffin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Griffin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Meechum seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Griffin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Meechum looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Griffin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Griffin flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Meechum wants to lay and pray for a moment but Griffin keeps working.
Griffin trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Griffin regains half guard.
Meechum is trying to control the action in half guard but Griffin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Griffin looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Griffin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Meechum pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Meechum blocks the strikes from Griffin.
#SUB#
Griffin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Griffin throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#SUB#
Griffin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Meechum pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Meechum is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Griffin is trying to maintain the position but Meechum is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Meechum is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3##SUB#
Griffin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Meechum trying to control the action but Griffin is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Griffin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Griffin has a hand on Meechum's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Meechum takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Griffin tries to hold on but Meechum postures up.#T4#
Meechum raining down shots from the mount!
Griffin tries to hold on but Meechum pushes him away.
Griffin is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Meechum blocks Griffin's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Griffin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Griffin tries to lock up and control but Meechum gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Meechum wants to control the pace but Griffin is squirming around nicely.
Meechum fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Griffin is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Griffin tries to hold on but Meechum postures up.
Griffin throwing hammer fists to the chest of Meechum. What's that going to do exactly?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Harold Meechum will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Harold Meechum's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD#
Griffin gets the takedown into side control.
Meechum is trying to get back to half guard.
Meechum is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Griffin has an Americana. Meechum didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Griffin is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Griffin hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ryan Griffin!
Ryan Griffin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
KOFC 90 - Out vs Runt
Date: Feb 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Griffith as Meechum shoots in.
Griffith stuffs the takedown.
Meechum doesn't manage to clinch there - Griffith circles away.
Meechum takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CUT#
It looks like Harold Meechum has been cut.
Meechum shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Griffith defends it nicely.
Anthony Griffith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Meechum.
Griffith misses with a double jab.
Griffith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffith misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL2#
and Meechum counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Meechum.
Meechum is trying to pull guard but Griffith turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Meechum tries to pull guard but Griffith won't allow it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Griffith.#T1##BC#
Griffith breaks the clinch.
Meechum has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Griffith finds it's way round the side to connect with Meechum's head.
Meechum misses with a takedown
and Griffith counters with a left to the body.
Meechum takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Griffith misses with a few strikes there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Griffith. Meechum does a little dance to reset his feet.
Meechum moves in looking to clinch but Griffith pushes him off.
Griffith goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Griffith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Meechum is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Meechum doesn't manage to clinch there - Griffith circles away.
Harold Meechum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
No joy there for Griffith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffith lands a body shot.
Griffith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Meechum looks winded!
Griffith cracks Meechum with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT#
That has opened up Harold Meechum's cut even more.
Some wild striking there from Griffith.
Meechum tries to counter by closing the distance.
Meechum closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Griffith lands with a cross. #CUT#
The cut above Harold Meechum's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#TD2#
Meechum scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Griffith is trying to get back to full guard.#SU2#
Meechum stands up out of the half guard. #T3#
Meechum shoots in for a takedown but Griffith shows good takedown defense.
Griffith swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Meechum.
Griffith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Anthony Griffith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Griffith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Meechum.
Griffith scores with a body shot.
Griffith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Griffith is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Griffith thuds a left hand into Meechum's body.
Griffith scores with a shot to the body.
Griffith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT#
Harold 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 Harold Meechum's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Anthony Griffith!
Anthony Griffith decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
KOFC 82 - Morgan vs Murhaa
Date: Jan 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Prouxontas scores with a nice head shot.#CUT#
It looks like Harold Meechum has been cut.
Meechum walks into a jab.
Prouxontas throws a head kick that Meechum semi-blocks.
Meechum walks into a jab.
Meechum has his takedown stuffed
and Meechum takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
That has opened up Harold Meechum's cut even more.
Meechum with a poor takedown
and Prouxontas counters with a straight that turns Meechum's legs to rubber! Prouxontas pushes forward with more strikes and Meechum goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikolaos Prouxontas!
After winning the bout, Nikolaos Prouxontas 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:
UPF 2: Second Strike
Date: Nov 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Hines Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Meechum.
Hines Jr swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hines Jr misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Meechum counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hines Jr wants to stand up but Meechum is controlling him.
Meechum with a flurry of punches that miss.
Meechum postures up.
Meechum seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meechum landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Meechum accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Meechum engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Meechum won't allow Hines Jr to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice uppercut there from Hines Jr.#CUT#
It looks like Harold Meechum has been cut.
Meechum fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Meechum shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hines Jr is trying to defend but Meechum finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SU2#
Meechum postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Hines Jr to stand up.
Harold Meechum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Meechum gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hines Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Randy Hines Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Meechum.
Hines Jr missing with a left hand there. Meechum was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hines Jr scores with the left hand. Meechum knows he should have avoided that one.
Hines Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Meechum was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD2#
Meechum darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meechum controlling the pace. #T3#
Hines Jr is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
Meechum is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hines Jr defends it well.
Hines Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Meechum seems content to control.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hines Jr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Meechum is pressing down on Hines Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hines Jr is holding on for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Meechum is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hines Jr is just riding it out for now. Meechum eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Harold Meechum will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Harold Meechum's cut.
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#
A big right from Hines Jr misses.
Hines Jr throws a lazy right hand but Meechum sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hines Jr tests Meechum's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Meechum shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hines Jr pinned against the cage. Hines Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hines Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Meechum.
Meechum shoots for a double leg takedown but Hines Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Meechum's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Randy Hines Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Meechum.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Hines Jr. No joy for Meechum on that attempt.
Hines Jr looks to land a left hand but Meechum moved out of range nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Hines Jr.
Meechum walks into a left hand. #T1#
Meechum circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hines Jr lands a jab to the nose.
Hines Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Meechum is able to avoid easily.
Meechum darts in looking for a takedown but Hines Jr gets double underhooks and turns Meechum into the cage.
Hines Jr throws a big counter combination but Meechum scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Meechum with a poor takedown
and Hines Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Randy Hines Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Meechum is breathing heavily.
Hines Jr misses the jab.#TD2#
Meechum shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hines Jr manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hines Jr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Meechum is controlling him.
Meechum in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Hines Jr wants to stand up but Meechum is controlling him.
Meechum postures up.
Meechum seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #ES#
Hines Jr scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#TD2#
Meechum throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hines Jr was covering up waiting for the punch and Meechum finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hines Jr wants to get back to his feet but Meechum is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3##SU2#
Meechum stands up from Hines Jr's guard - Meechum perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hines Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Meechum.
Meechum takes one to the chin there.
Hines Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T4#
A nice combination there by Hines Jr.
Randy Hines Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hines Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Meechum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Hines Jr gets caught flat footed, as Meechum shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hines Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Meechum sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hines Jr trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Meechum drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Meechum jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Hines Jr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Harold Meechum's cut.
That's time! Hines Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hines Jr tries to clinch up.
Meechum fails with a takedown attempt.
Hines Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hines Jr leaves Meechum with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Meechum with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hines Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hines Jr takes a swing at Meechum's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Meechum looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hines Jr!
Hines Jr tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T1##SUB2#
Meechum working for a choke but Hines Jr is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meechum avoiding Hines Jr 's attempts to control his hands.
Meechum 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.
#T2#
Hines Jr is trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Meechum is looking for the choke from the back position but Hines Jr is controlling his hands well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Meechum is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hines Jr defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Hines Jr is in bad spot here.
#T3##SUB2#
Meechum has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Meechum not allowing Hines Jr to control his hands.
Meechum throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Hines Jr trying to get back to his feet but Meechum is in full control for now.
Hines Jr trying to control but not successfully.
Meechum misses with a punch to the head. #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 trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Hines Jr doesn't escape.
Meechum's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hines Jr covering up well under a series of strikes from Meechum.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Meechum controlling from the back.
Meechum throwing wild punches that miss their target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harold Meechum comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harold Meechum!
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Event:
UPF 1: First Blood
Date: Oct 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Proudfeather throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Meechum takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Proudfeather chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Proudfeather cracks the inside of Meechum's front leg.
Meechum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Proudfeather moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Proudfeather misses the target.
Proudfeather throws a head kick that half lands.
#CUT#
It looks like Harold Meechum has been cut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Proudfeather.
Proudfeather thows a body kick. Meechum tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Proudfeather works the jab nicely.
A slapping body kick lands there for Proudfeather.
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!
Proudfeather lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Meechum looks winded!
Proudfeather fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Meechum has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#KD#
Proudfeather lands a big head kick that sends Meechum tumbling to the mat! Proudfeather takes a step backwards and waves Meechum back to his feet - he wants the finish!#KD#
Proudfeather lands a big uppercut and Meechum crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Meechum looks OK. Proudfeather waves Meechum back to his feet!#ROC#
Meechum is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Harold Meechum's cut even more.
Proudfeather seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Proudfeather thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Meechum if he has to take too many more of those.
Meechum is still on wobbly legs! Can Proudfeather finish him?
Proudfeather throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Meechum seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Meechum has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Proudfeather.
Proudfeather bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Proudfeather.
Proudfeather connects with a nice looking jab.
Proudfeather delivers a nice body kick.
BOOM! Proudfeather lands a beautiful left hook that drops Meechum. Meechum tries to recover but Proudfeather is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Meechum lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonard Proudfeather!
Leonard Proudfeather gave a mention to Amped Performance ($200/160q) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
DARE HOLLYWOOD
Date: Sep 22, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Belcher shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Belcher was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meechum tries to escape but Belcher is in control. #SUB2#
Belcher tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Belcher has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Belcher postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Belcher prevents Meechum from escaping the position.
Belcher creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Meechum tries to escape but Belcher is in control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Belcher tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Belcher is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Meechum is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1#
Meechum is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Belcher is controlling him well.
A lull in the action here.
Meechum tries to escape but Belcher is in control.
Belcher working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#CUT2#
It looks like Harold Meechum has been cut.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Belcher is trying to get an arm triangle but Meechum is defending well.
Meechum knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Belcher on the ground.
Belcher is staying tight to Meechum's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Belcher tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Belcher tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Meechum wants to get back to his feet but Belcher drags him back down.#T3##SUB2#
Belcher is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Meechum is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Meechum is pushing Belcher's head away, looking to escape. Belcher manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB2#
Belcher tries for a kimura but Meechum is defending well. #SUB2#
Belcher is trying to get an arm triangle but Meechum is defending well. #SUB2#
Belcher thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
Meechum pushes Belcher away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Belcher gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Belcher tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Belcher working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Meechum is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Belcher has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Belcher wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Meechum, who protects the arm well.
Meechum being controlled for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Belcher dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harold Meechum's cut.
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#
Belcher tries for a takedown but Meechum circles away easily
and Meechum counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Meechum displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Meechum scores with a hook.
Belcher shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Meechum counters with a three punch combo that has Belcher backing up. Belcher nods at Meechum to acknowledge the strikes.#TD2#
Belcher gets a double leg takedown into Meechum's guard.
We've been informed that Belcher has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Belcher won't allow Meechum to get back to his feet.
Belcher slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Belcher thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Belcher tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Belcher has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Meechum is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Belcher is breathing heavily.
Belcher wants to control but Meechum is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Belcher is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Meechum is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Meechum being controlled for a moment. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Meechum wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB2#
Belcher goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Meechum rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Belcher's guard! Nice work there by Meechum!
Belcher throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#SUB2#
Belcher is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Meechum defends well.
Belcher looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Belcher not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Belcher throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Belcher throws his legs up looking for a submission but Meechum uses it to pass to side control.
#SU#
Meechum decides to stand up, so the ref orders Belcher to his feet.
Belcher looks for a takedown but Meechum sprawls well.
Harold Meechum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Belcher.#T4#
Meechum connects with a looping right hand.
#TD2#
Belcher drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Meechum is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Belcher asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Belcher trying to control the action but Meechum is working from the bottom.
Meechum wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harold Meechum dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Harold Meechum's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Belcher shoots in for a takedown but Meechum shows good takedown defense.
Belcher has a takedown stuffed.
Meechum fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Belcher looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A combination from Meechum does no damage.
Good shot there by Meechum.
Meechum goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Belcher 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 Belcher off to one side.
Harold Meechum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Belcher.
Meechum moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Meechum lands a nice hook to Belcher's body. Belcher takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Meechum shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Belcher eats them both and turns towards Meechum to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Belcher dodges the punch combination from Meechum.
Meechum throws a series of punches but Belcher avoids them all with ease.
Belcher takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Meechum scores with a body shot.
#T1#
Meechum lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Meechum lands a nice hook to Belcher's body. Belcher takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Meechum lands a slapping body shot.
Meechum lands a jab-cross combination.
Meechum connects with a good right hand that stumbles Belcher. Belcher circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gregory Belcher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Belcher or perhaps it was just good defense by Meechum, which made it look bad.
Meechum connects with a crisp jab.
Meechum throws a right hand that Belcher ducks under and follows up with a left that Belcher also avoids with ease.
Meechum will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Belcher is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Meechum lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meechum stuffs the takedown attempt from Belcher. Belcher gets slowly back to his feet. #T2#
No joy there for Meechum, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD2#
Belcher closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Meechum defending against the ground and pound.
Meechum is trying to 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.
Belcher advances nicely into full mount.
Belcher won't let Meechum get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Belcher trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Meechum wants to try and get back to his feet.#T3#
Belcher moves to the back position. #SUB2#
Belcher is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Meechum defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Belcher has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Meechum is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Belcher has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Meechum has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Meechum here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#T4#
Meechum is trying to get back to his feet but Belcher has full control of the position and if anything, Meechum has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Belcher is riding his opponent, not letting Meechum buck him off.
Meechum trying to get back to his feet but Belcher is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Belcher is looking for a choke. Meechum gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Meechum manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belcher has his hands on Meechum's head, controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harold Meechum showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Meechum has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harold Meechum!
Gregory Belcher spoke after the fight, saying 'Behaaaave'.
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Event:
DARE 4
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Dixon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Harold Meechum has been cut.
Meechum tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dixon swivels and escapes.
Good exchange - Dixon coming out on top.
Meechum with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dixon counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
That has opened up Harold Meechum's cut even more.
Dixon fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Meechum out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Buddy Dixon!
An out of breath Buddy Dixon thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Carnage 42
Date: May 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Meechum tries to close the distance and clinch but Ball swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ball lands a leg kick that knocks Meechum off balance momentarily.
Meechum tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ball swivels and escapes.
Ball tried to counter with a leg kick but Meechum avoided it.
Meechum takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#CL#
Ball moves into the clinch.
Ball lands on the inside with an uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Harold Meechum has been cut.
Ball makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Ball.
Ball lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Meechum backwards.
A short body shot lands from Ball as the two fighters clinch.
Meechum looks winded!
A short right from Ball on the inside.
Ball gets through Meechum's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ball lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ball lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Meechum or not.
Ball lands with a light punch inside. #CUT#
That has opened up Harold Meechum's cut even more.#KD#
Ball drops Meechum onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Meechum is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Meechum is rocked!
Ball creates a bit of distance and cracks Meechum with a massive left hook! Meechum crumples out of camera shot, completely unconscious! He's been Nelmarked! Ball stares at him for a moment then struts over to his corner, victorious.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kevin Ball!
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Event:
Carnage 37
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Meechum closes the distance and clinches.
Brown is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Meechum to keep the fight standing.
Meechum stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Meechum tries to break free but Brown pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Brown gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Brown really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Meechum. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Meechum trying to control here.
Meechum looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2#
Brown is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Brown is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Meechum kicks Brown off and gets back to his feet.#T1#
Brown doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Meechum counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL#
Meechum moves into the clinch.
Meechum wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brown has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Brown fails to land.
Brown tries to pull guard but Meechum holds him up against the cage and eventually Brown drops back down to his feet.
Harold Meechum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Brown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Meechum.
Meechum tries to land a knee to the head but Brown blocks with his arms.
Brown can't get the takedown.
Brown tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Meechum smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Meechum clinches up with Brown and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Meechum.#T2##BC#
Meechum breaks from the clinch.
Brown tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Meechum cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Meechum displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#
It looks like Tony Brown has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown walks into a left hand.
Meechum throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brown stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Brown shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Meechum counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Brown looks winded!
Brown tries to clinch up
and Meechum counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
Meechum rushes Brown and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brown jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Meechum walks away with a smile on his face. Brown gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Brown tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Meechum counters with a two punch combo. #T3##CL#
Meechum instigates a clinch.
Brown tries to pull guard but Meechum forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Brown has Meechum pressed against the cage, preventing Meechum from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nice body punch from Meechum - that landed with a thud.
Brown drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brown 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.#BC#
Meechum pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Meechum lands with an uppercut that bounces Brown off the cage and back into range.
Meechum scores with a one two! Brown had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Brown looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T4#
Meechum lands with a nice combination. Brown backs away looking to recover.#CL2#
Brown moves into the clinch successfully.
Brown jumps guard but Meechum turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Brown successfully pulls guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU#
Meechum stands and steps away. Brown gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
Meechum moves into range and clinches up with Brown.
Meechum is trying to force a seperation but Brown has the dominant position.
Meechum gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brown.
#BC#
Meechum breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Meechum looks to land a combination. Brown sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Meechum paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Brown moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harold Meechum dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony Brown's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Meechum bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brown's head backwards.
Brown looks to clinch
and Meechum counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Meechum moves into the clinch.
Brown goes for a takedown attempt but Meechum pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Harold Meechum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Meechum forces Brown back against the cage and clinches.
Brown tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Meechum just stands there and leans against the cage.
Brown gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Meechum.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brown tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Harold Meechum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Brown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meechum wants to get back to striking at distance but Brown won't allow it.
Meechum is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?
Meechum wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Meechum has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1#
Brown jumps guard but Meechum turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Meechum stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Meechum.
Meechum has been working on his balance at , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Brown.
Meechum lands a body punch in the clinch.
Harold Meechum has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Brown taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#TD2#
Brown has Meechum pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Brown pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Meechum tumbling to the mat - Brown dives into Meechum's guard.
Brown is breathing heavily.#ES#
Meechum is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Brown presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
A short body shot lands from Meechum as the two fighters clinch.
Brown is trying to maintain a safe position but Meechum gets an underhook and turns Brown into the cage.
Brown can't get the takedown.
A frustrated look appears on Meechum's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Meechum wants to break free but Brown has control.
#T2#
Brown goes for a takedown attempt but Meechum pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Meechum moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Meechum darts in and clinches Brown up against the cage.
Meechum wants to get back to striking at distance but Brown won't allow it.
A right hook to the body lands for Meechum.
Brown has Meechum pressed against the cage, preventing Meechum from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Meechum lands a body punch.
Brown is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Meechum is defending well.
Meechum is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Meechum wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Meechum works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Brown goes for a takedown attempt but Meechum pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T3#
Brown takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Meechum scores with a nice head shot.
Meechum fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Meechum displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL#
Meechum takes the fight into the clinch.
Meechum working hard to break the clinch.
Meechum tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
Brown drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Meechum throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Browns head. #T4#
Meechum is looking to break free of the clinch but Brown has double underhooks.
Meechum lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Meechum creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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 get back to striking at distance but Brown won't allow it.
Meechum gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brown.
A short left from Meechum.
Meechum changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brown fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Meechum wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brown shoots and misses
and Meechum counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harold Meechum dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tony Brown's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A right-left combo lands from Meechum. #CL#
Meechum rushes Brown and presses him up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Meechum.
Meechum is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brown 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 wants to break free but Brown has control.
Meechum is trying to break the clinch but Brown is controlling him.
Brown tries to pull guard but Meechum holds him up against the cage and eventually Brown drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Harold Meechum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Brown.
Brown takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brown tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T1#
Meechum is trying to break free.
Meechum scores with a shot to the side of Brown's head.
Brown is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Meechum to keep the fight standing.
Meechum tries to circle away but Brown has him pinned against the cage.
Meechum lands a shoulder strike.
Meechum is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Brown'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.
Meechum tries to circle away but Brown has him pinned against the cage.
Brown 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.#TD#
Meechum has picked Brown up - he's going for a ride! Meechum dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brown can do anything to dispel that myth.
Meechum not doing much here.
#T2##SU#
Meechum stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Brown to get to his feet.
Brown checks a leg kick nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Meechum!
Meechum circles away from the clinch attempt
and Meechum counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brown thinking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Meechum gets tackled into the cage by Brown. Brown maintains the clinch.
Brown blocks a body shot from Meechum.
Brown tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Meechum creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Brown 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.
Brown has Meechum pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Meechum manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Meechum has had enough of the clinch but Brown keeps him there for the moment.
Meechum lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Meechum wants to get back to striking at distance but Brown won't allow it.
Meechum digs a right hand underneath Brown's ribcage. Brown let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Meechum is trying to push Brown away but Brown has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Meechum lands a body shot.
Meechum digs a right hand into Brown's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brown's gas tank. #TD#
Meechum pulls guard successfully.
Meechum bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brown's guard. #REVR#
Brown looking to control but Meechum passes into half guard.
#T4#
Meechum sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brown defending well though.
Meechum uses his free foot to push down on Brown's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Brown.
Meechum sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Meechum has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harold Meechum showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Meechum 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harold Meechum!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Meechum tries for a takedown but Villarreal sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Villarreal gets tackled into the cage by Meechum. Meechum maintains the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Meechum - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Villarreal keeps control of Meechum as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Villarreal fails to pull guard.
Meechum effectively controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meechum is trying to break the clinch but Villarreal is controlling him.
Villarreal wants a takedown but no success here.
Meechum wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Villarreal has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Meechum lands a left hand.
#CUT2#
It looks like Florentino Villarreal has been cut.
Villarreal avoids the elbow strike from Meechum, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Meechum.
Villarreal has Meechum pressed against the cage, preventing Meechum from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Villarreal slowing the pace effectively.
Villarreal jumps guard but Meechum turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Florentino Villarreal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meechum jumps guard but Villarreal turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Villarreal prevents Meechum from breaking the clinch.#TD2#
Meechum gets control of Villarreal's arms and successfully pulls guard. Meechum will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Meechum looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Villarreal throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Meechum is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Villarreal trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Meechum holds on and takes a little breather. #ES2#
Meechum has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Villarreal has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T3##TD2#
Meechum pulls guard successfully.
Meechum looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Villarreal postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Meechum keeping moving, preventing Villarreal from controlling successfully.
Meechum wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Meechum keeping moving, preventing Villarreal from controlling successfully.
Meechum trying to control the position here. #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 looking for a sweep. Not yet Meechum, not yet. #SUB2#
Villarreal got a little sloppy there for a moment and Meechum has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Villarreal has managed to get both his arms back between Meechum's legs - danger averted.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Meechum gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Meechum is stalling here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Villarreal is trying to pull guard but Meechum turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Villarreal tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Meechum just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harold Meechum dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Florentino Villarreal's cut.
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##CL2#
Meechum clinches with his opponent.
Meechum can't break the clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Meechum. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Meechum drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Villarreal avoiding damage as Meechum throws knees to the body.
Villarreal fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Villarreal is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Meechum to keep the fight standing.
A bit of stalling here from Meechum.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Meechum can't get the takedown.
#T1#
Villarreal wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Florentino Villarreal. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Meechum pulls Villarreal into guard.
Villarreal throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Meechum works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Villarreal being controlled here momentarily.
Villarreal connects with a couple of short punches.
Villarreal looking to sit in guard and control but Meechum gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Meechum won't allow Villarreal to get back to his feet. #T2#
Meechum throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Villarreal works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Meechum controls from within his opponent's guard.
Meechum is continuing to stall.
Meechum throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Villarreal works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Meechum controlling from the top position. #T3#
Villarreal is looking to stand up but Meechum isn't so interested in that idea.
Villarreal tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Meechum has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Meechum shoots in but Villarreal avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No luck for Meechum with that takedown attempt.
Meechum looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Villarreal is fending him off so far but Meechum persists. Nope, Villarreal circles away and we're back to standing.
As Meechum tries to get set, Villarreal tries to push him back and clinch up but Meechum manages to avoid the attempt.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Meechum shoots in but no luck this time.
Meechum dives in for a single leg takedown but Villarreal sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Meechum looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Villarreal is fending him off so far but Meechum persists. Nope, Villarreal circles away and we're back to standing.
Meechum is breathing heavily.
Villarreal swats away the attempt to clinch by Meechum.
Villarreal seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Harold Meechum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meechum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Villarreal.
Meechum misses with a takedown attempt - Villarreal sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Villarreal is looking to counter the offense by Meechum and move into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harold Meechum showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Florentino Villarreal's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Villarreal stuffs the takedown.
Meechum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Meechum shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Villarreal pinned against the cage. Villarreal gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Villarreal appears to be looking for a big counter.
Florentino Villarreal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Meechum shoots in looking for a takedown. Villarreal tries to sprawl out of it but Meechum keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Villarreal manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Florentino Villarreal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Meechum.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meechum moves in looking to clinch but Villarreal pushes him off.
Meechum tries to score with a low kick but Villarreal moves his leg out of the way.
Villarreal feinted with a counter takedown.#T1##CL2#
Meechum rushes Villarreal and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Meechum prevents a takedown attempt there.
Meechum tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Villarreal just stands there and leans against the cage.
Villarreal gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Meechum.
Meechum is trying to break free.
Villarreal tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Meechum smiles and moves away.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Meechum fails with an attempt to clinch.
Villarreal slaps away a takedown attempt from Meechum, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Meechum fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Villarreal avoids it really well and circles away.
Meechum takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Villarreal throws a looping overhand right but Meechum ducks down to avoid it.
Meechum shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Villarreal as he avoids it easily.
Meechum tries to clinch but Villarreal is having none of it. #T3#
Meechum doesn't manage to clinch there - Villarreal circles away.
Villarreal appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Meechum throws a looping overhand right but Villarreal ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Meechum closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Meechum goes for a takedown attempt but Villarreal pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Villarreal moves in looking to clinch but Meechum pushes him off.
Meechum is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Meechum is looking to clinch but Villarreal is avoiding it.
A head kick misses from Meechum.
Meechum looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Villarreal is fending him off so far but Meechum persists. Nope, Villarreal circles away and we're back to standing.
Villarreal throws a jab when Meechum was well out of range.#T4#
Meechum fails with a takedown attempt.
As Meechum looks to move away, Villarreal throws a big counter combo but Meechum just gets out of the way.#CL#
Villarreal has closed the distance and engaged Meechum in a clinch.
Meechum fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Villarreal has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Meechum after a bit of a struggle.
Meechum wants to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Meechum prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Florentino Villarreal showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harold Meechum!
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