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Event:
TGC 60: Gagnon vs Maybetter
Date: Jun 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Eduardo scores with a jab. McCartney acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McCartney with a poor takedown
and Eduardo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Eduardo connects with a crisp jab.
McCartney doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Eduardo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Eduardo.
McCartney tries to clinch
and Eduardo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Eduardo lands with a right that hurts McCartney. McCartney looks to clinch but Eduardo throws a short knee that drops McCartney. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Fernando Eduardo!
In defeat, Austin McCartney stepped up to the mic, saying 'Aw, nuts.'.
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Event:
TWGC 21 (205lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kamden Jackson (ranked 2101 p4p, 290 weight class) and Austin McCartney (ranked 4545 p4p, 496 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by Valparaiso. McCartney is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Lord of the Boy. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Kamden Jackson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Austin McCartney!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jackson moves into the clinch.
Jackson has hold of one of McCartney's legs. McCartney is fighting the takedown attempt but Jackson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jackson (2) vs (0) McCartney
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but McCartney gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (2) vs (2) McCartney
Jackson 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: Jackson (4) vs (2) McCartney
Jackson tries to pass to full mount but McCartney defends it.
Jackson seems to be looking for submissions.
McCartney wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy.
We've been hearing good reports from Jackson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Jackson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McCartney defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCartney wants to get back to full guard.
Jackson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is looking for a kimura here.
Jackson is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from McCartney as he works his way to full guard.
Jackson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McCartney is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McCartney has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (4) vs (4) McCartney
McCartney controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson pushes a forearm under McCartney's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, McCartney is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kamden Jackson!
A relieved looking Kamden Jackson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Austin McCartney spoke after the fight, saying 'Aw, nuts.'. |
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 78: Perfect
Date: Feb 10, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Pacquiao instigates a clinch.
McCartney jumps guard but Pacquiao turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pacquiao - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pacquiao stalling in the clinch.
McCartney is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pacquiao slows down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacquiao taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pacquiao receives a warning from the referee for stalling.#T1#
Pacquiao stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Manny Pacquiao.#CL2#
Pacquiao pushes McCartney up against the cage in a clinch.
McCartney will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pacquiao up against the cage.
Come on Pacquiao - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pacquiao stalling against the cage.
Pacquiao continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pacquiao avoiding damage.
McCartney goes for a takedown attempt but Pacquiao pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Austin McCartney. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Pacquiao moves into the clinch.#T3#
Pacquiao blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pacquiao takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
McCartney goes for a takedown attempt but Pacquiao pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McCartney throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD2#
Pacquiao scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
McCartney explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #TD2#
Pacquiao looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCartney manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pacquiao manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T4#
Pacquiao is looking to stand up but McCartney isn't so interested in that idea.
Pacquiao keeping moving, preventing McCartney from controlling successfully.
McCartney passes Pacquiao's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pacquiao really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McCartney. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pacquiao is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCartney is trying to control the action in half guard but Pacquiao is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McCartney stops Pacquiao from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Pacquiao dominated that round.
That's time! McCartney's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
McCartney tries to sprawl but Pacquiao drives through with a takedown into half guard.
McCartney wants to control but Pacquiao is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
McCartney is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pacquiao pulls his head out easily.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Pacquiao. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
McCartney manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacquiao won't allow McCartney to get back to his feet. #T1#
McCartney working a defensive guard here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SU2#
Pacquiao gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2#
Pacquiao shoots in and gets a takedown into McCartney's guard.
Manny Pacquiao has got the better of the ground game so far.
McCartney is trying to keep Pacquiao in close.
#SUB#
McCartney is looking to cinch up a triangle. Pacquiao throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to McCartney's body to avoid the submission. McCartney has instead reached around Pacquiao's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! McCartney arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Austin McCartney!
A victorious Austin McCartney thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Manny Pacquiao spoke after the fight, saying 'Congratulations to my opponent, but I'm sorry to ruin the party because that belt will soon be mine'.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 68: Holy Night
Date: Dec 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Niedzwiedzki throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL#
Niedzwiedzki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Niedzwiedzki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Niedzwiedzki lands an elbow inside that McCartney shrugs off.
Knees in the clinch landing for Niedzwiedzki.
Niedzwiedzki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Niedzwiedzki misses with a punch to the body.
Niedzwiedzki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McCartney's coach down at Spar Bros was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on McCartney's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
McCartney on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Niedzwiedzki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McCartney.
Niedzwiedzki lands a shot to the body.
Niedzwiedzki tries to work over McCartney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niedzwiedzki gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Austin McCartney has been cut.
Niedzwiedzki lands an elbow inside.
McCartney on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Niedzwiedzki misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCartney missing with knees to the body.
#T1#
Niedzwiedzki swings wildly with an uppercut but McCartney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Niedzwiedzki unloads a knee to the mid-section. McCartney lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McCartney looks winded!
McCartney blocks an elbow strike from Niedzwiedzki.
Niedzwiedzki lands a nice elbow.
McCartney takes an elbow to the forehead.
Niedzwiedzki using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Niedzwiedzki.
Knees in the clinch landing for Niedzwiedzki.
Niedzwiedzki scores a nice knee to the body.
Niedzwiedzki comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Niedzwiedzki struggles to land a body shot inside as McCartney controls his hands.
Niedzwiedzki gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Niedzwiedzki just misses with a elbow thrown towards McCartney's brow.
Niedzwiedzki landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#T2#
Niedzwiedzki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McCartney avoids the elbow strike from Niedzwiedzki, against the cage.
Niedzwiedzki using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Niedzwiedzki using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Niedzwiedzki.
Niedzwiedzki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCartney's elbow.
Niedzwiedzki crunches a lovely knee into McCartney's ribcage.
Niedzwiedzki lands a left hand that snaps the head of McCartney backwards.
Niedzwiedzki lands with a short shot to the head.
Knees to the body from Niedzwiedzki.
Niedzwiedzki lands a nice knee to the body.
Niedzwiedzki tries a body shot but McCartney blocks it.
Niedzwiedzki landing knees to the body.
Niedzwiedzki gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Niedzwiedzki lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Niedzwiedzki obliges.
Niedzwiedzki lands a nice elbow.
Niedzwiedzki lands a damaging elbow.
Niedzwiedzki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Niedzwiedzki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McCartney on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McCartney can't break the clinch.
McCartney takes an elbow to the forehead.
Niedzwiedzki cracks McCartney with a nice body shot.
Niedzwiedzki lands a body punch.
McCartney can't get the takedown.
Niedzwiedzki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Niedzwiedzki lands a nice uppercut.
Niedzwiedzki lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC#
McCartney is rocked!#T4#
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!
Niedzwiedzki tries a body shot but McCartney blocks it.
Nice elbow from Niedzwiedzki.
McCartney is still on wobbly legs! Can Niedzwiedzki finish him?
McCartney is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Niedzwiedzki pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Niedzwiedzki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Niedzwiedzki lands an elbow inside that McCartney shrugs off.
Knees to the body from Niedzwiedzki.
Niedzwiedzki lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
That has opened up Austin McCartney's cut even more.
Niedzwiedzki crunches a lovely knee into McCartney's ribcage.
Niedzwiedzki lands an elbow just above McCartney 's eye.
Niedzwiedzki lands an elbow inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCartney takes an elbow to the forehead.
Niedzwiedzki lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Niedzwiedzki presses McCartney against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Niedzwiedzki presses McCartney against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Niedzwiedzki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Austin McCartney's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Niedzwiedzki instigates a clinch.
Niedzwiedzki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Niedzwiedzki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCartney can do to turn this around?
Niedzwiedzki lands a body shot.
McCartney seems to have recovered his senses.
Niedzwiedzki lands a damaging elbow.
Niedzwiedzki struggles to land a body shot inside as McCartney controls his hands.
McCartney blocks an elbow strike from Niedzwiedzki.
Niedzwiedzki misses with a punch to the body.
Niedzwiedzki is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Niedzwiedzki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Niedzwiedzki lands a body shot in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Niedzwiedzki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niedzwiedzki lands an elbow just above McCartney 's eye.
Niedzwiedzki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Niedzwiedzki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Niedzwiedzki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McCartney is breathing heavily.
Niedzwiedzki tries a body shot but McCartney blocks it.
#T1#
Niedzwiedzki struggles to land a body shot inside as McCartney controls his hands.
Knees to the body from Niedzwiedzki.
Niedzwiedzki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Niedzwiedzki is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short left from Niedzwiedzki.
Niedzwiedzki working McCartney over with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Niedzwiedzki.
Niedzwiedzki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Niedzwiedzki lands a knee to the body.
Niedzwiedzki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Niedzwiedzki tries a body shot but McCartney blocks it.
Niedzwiedzki misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Niedzwiedzki.
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!
Niedzwiedzki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McCartney backwards. #T2#
Niedzwiedzki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Niedzwiedzki misses with a body punch.
Niedzwiedzki has McCartney pressed against the cage. He pushes McCartney back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Niedzwiedzki throws a beautiful elbow that sends McCartney crashing to the floor! Niedzwiedzki piles on the pressure with more strikes! McCartney is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruno Niedzwiedzki!
A relieved looking Bruno Niedzwiedzki thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Austin McCartney was interviewed post fight and said 'Aw, nuts.'.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 61: Dangerous Game
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McCartney.
Kobayashi throws a combination that misses #TD#
and McCartney counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB2#
Kobayashi has his foot on McCartney's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McCartney works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Kobayashi has an active guard here but McCartney has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
McCartney is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
McCartney seems to be looking for submissions.
McCartney keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kobayashi looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kobayashi is looking to improve his position.
Kobayashi misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#T1#
Kobayashi is looking for a sweep. McCartney is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McCartney in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kobayashi is looking to improve his position.
McCartney working Kobayashi over with strikes.
Kobayashi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McCartney. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kobayashi punching from the bottom.
Kobayashi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kobayashi gets back to full guard.
Kobayashi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
McCartney 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##T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McCartney content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Kobayashi has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, McCartney escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by McCartney!
Kobayashi is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
McCartney lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SUB#
McCartney looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kobayashi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McCartney taking a breather here. #T3#
McCartney's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kobayashi tries to buck McCartney off but McCartney is having none of it.
McCartney works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
McCartney takes a little break here. Kobayashi wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB#
McCartney looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McCartney controlling the position from side mount.
Kobayashi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kobayashi striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
#T4#
McCartney working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kobayashi is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
McCartney thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kobayashi tries to bench press McCartney off him but McCartney keeps the position. #SUB#
McCartney is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kobayashi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kobayashi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kobayashi is trying to stand back up but McCartney is controlling him
McCartney working Kobayashi over with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
McCartney is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kobayashi has managed to free his arm - good work.
McCartney controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin McCartney dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD#
McCartney fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kobayashi to the ground. McCartney is now in Kobayashi's guard.
McCartney keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kobayashi's head.#SUB2#
Kobayashi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McCartney is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Kobayashi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McCartney gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McCartney is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kobayashi can do to turn this around?
Kobayashi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McCartney controls the pace.#SUB2#
Kobayashi looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! McCartney has picked Kobayashi up and slammed him! Kobayashi can't keep hold of the triangle and McCartney manages to pass to side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kobayashi is trying to get back to half guard.
McCartney controlling the position from side mount.
Kobayashi is breathing heavily.#T1#
McCartney looks up at the clock and then as Kobayashi takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, McCartney smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
McCartney scores with punches from side control.
McCartney takes a little break here. Kobayashi wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB#
McCartney wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kobayashi, who protects the arm well.
McCartney scoring with punches and elbows.
McCartney controls the position from side control.
Kobayashi is looking for a sweep.
McCartney creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kobayashi is pushing McCartney's head away, looking to escape. McCartney manages to hold on to the position though.
Kobayashi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McCartney wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Kobayashi is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
McCartney moves into full mount!
McCartney scoring with strikes but Kobayashi is staying in there.
Kobayashi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Still in half guard, McCartney seems content to control.#SUB2#
Kobayashi has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, McCartney escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by McCartney!
The referee asks McCartney politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. McCartney prefers to stall for the moment though.
McCartney 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.
Kobayashi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
McCartney takes a little break here. Kobayashi wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
McCartney has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
McCartney lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Kobayashi tries to improve position but can't.
McCartney advances to full mount.
Kobayashi in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #SUB#
McCartney is working for a guillotine from mount but Kobayashi frees his head quite easily.
Kobayashi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kobayashi manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T4##SUB#
McCartney is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kobayashi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McCartney scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
McCartney is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
McCartney is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kobayashi defends it well. #SUB2#
Kobayashi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McCartney pulls his head out easily.
McCartney slows the pace down in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCartney seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kobayashi for as long as he can get away with.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin McCartney dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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#
McCartney shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kobayashi as he avoids it easily.
McCartney with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kobayashi counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
McCartney closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Kobayashi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kobayashi throws a nice looking combination but McCartney bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kobayashi lands a jab-cross combination.
McCartney misses with a takedown
and Kobayashi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Austin McCartney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right-left combo lands from Kobayashi.
McCartney throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kobayashi's waist but Kobayashi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McCartney off to one side.
Kobayashi stuns McCartney with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kobayashi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McCartney moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kobayashi misses with a two punch combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Kobayashi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
McCartney fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kobayashi, pushing him back against the cage.
McCartney keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kobayashi's efforts to push away.#TD#
McCartney wants the takedown. Kobayashi is fighting it off but McCartney persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kobayashi's guard against the cage.
Kobayashi is looking to stand up but McCartney isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB2#
Kobayashi is looking for a triangle but McCartney pushes his legs off easily.
McCartney sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McCartney pushing down on Kobayashi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kobayashi flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#SUB#
Kobayashi is pushing off trying to get to his feet. McCartney has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook… has he got it?? YES! Kobayashi is tapping! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Austin McCartney!
During a confident post fight interview, Austin McCartney thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 44: Revolution
Date: Aug 05, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Gagnon instigates a clinch. #TD#
Gagnon has dropped down and is working for a takedown. McCartney is trying to keep an underhook but Gagnon manages to get the takedown into half guard.
McCartney felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Gagnon is trying to control. McCartney wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Gagnon seems to be working for a kimura but McCartney defends the submission attempt.
Gagnon stops McCartney from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gagnon is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! McCartney is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Luc Gagnon!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Luc Gagnon made sure he mentioned Amped Performance, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Austin McCartney spoke after the fight, saying 'Aw, nuts.'.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 39: Poison
Date: Jul 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Garcia throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#TD2#
Garcia drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Garcia is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but McCartney has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Garcia is looking to defend but McCartney has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Garcia! McCartney pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Garcia taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Austin McCartney!
Our winner, Austin McCartney, 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:
KAMIKAZE 32: Lost
Date: Jun 25, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Andonov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. McCartney quickly recovers to 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.
McCartney tries to roll over but Andonov keeps him under control.
Andonov working McCartney over with strikes. #SUB#
Andonov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McCartney is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Andonov lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
McCartney looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Andonov is nestled in close to McCartney, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1#
McCartney works his way to full guard. Good work.
McCartney not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
McCartney is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Andonov throwing strikes from guard but McCartney blocks nicely.
McCartney working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Andonov.
Andonov is in close to McCartney's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
McCartney is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Andonov defends well.
Andonov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Andonov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Andonov distracts McCartney with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
McCartney throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Andonov escapes and throws McCartney's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Andonov throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and McCartney works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #T3#
McCartney is looking for a sweep. Andonov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Andonov is nestled in close to McCartney, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
McCartney actively working from the bottom here.
McCartney avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Andonov.
Andonov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've been hearing that Andonov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Andonov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T4#
McCartney punching from the bottom.
Andonov throws a strike but McCartney avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Andonov pushing down on McCartney's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McCartney trying to control from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McCartney can do anything to dispel that myth.
Andonov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Andonov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
McCartney actively working from the bottom here.
Andonov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yordan Andonov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Andonov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Andonov showed some decent athleticism there.
Andonov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCartney can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Andonov is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
McCartney looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andonov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
McCartney moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
McCartney is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Andonov defends well.
Andonov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McCartney looking for a sweep. Not yet McCartney, not yet.
Andonov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McCartney preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Andonov is looking to work some ground and pound but McCartney has wrist control.#T2##SUB#
Andonov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McCartney is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McCartney has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Andonov keeping moving, preventing McCartney from controlling successfully.
McCartney with a flurry of punches that miss.
McCartney trying to control the position from guard on top but Andonov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCartney controls from within his opponent's guard.
Andonov looking to hit a scissor sweep but McCartney is one step ahead there. #T3#
McCartney 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.
McCartney stopping the sweep attempt from Andonov.
Andonov keeping moving, preventing McCartney from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
McCartney closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Andonov did well to prevent McCartney getting side control.
Andonov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Andonov is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Andonov misses with some strikes from the bottom.
McCartney is trying to control. Andonov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McCartney moves nicely into side control.
McCartney taking a break here but Andonov is having none of it and regains half guard.
McCartney works his way into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andonov is trying to improve his position.
Andonov seems a little lost for a moment, as McCartney dominates the positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Austin McCartney will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
McCartney shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Andonov defends it nicely.
McCartney fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McCartney shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Andonov pinned against the cage. Andonov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Yordan Andonov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Austin McCartney.#TD#
Andonov drives through with a takedown into McCartney's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andonov pushing down on McCartney's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Andonov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McCartney is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
McCartney is defending against the submission attempts here by Andonov.
McCartney is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Andonov throwing shots but McCartney is blocking nicely.
McCartney is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Andonov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Andonov's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Andonov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of McCartney's arms.
McCartney just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
McCartney misses with punches from the back.
Andonov covering up well under a series of strikes from McCartney.
McCartney is hanging on to Andonov's back as he tries to escape.
#T3#
Even with his hooks in, McCartney manages to miss with strikes from the back.
McCartney trying to control.
Andonov tries to break free.
Andonov looking very determined here, making life difficult for McCartney.
McCartney controlling the position well here. Andonov rolled but McCartney kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Andonov breaks McCartney's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#ES2#
McCartney pushes Andonov off and gets back to his feet.
#T4##TD#
Andonov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McCartney is trying to defend but Andonov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
McCartney makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McCartney.
McCartney working a defensive guard here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andonov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Austin McCartney.
I think McCartney 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Austin McCartney!
Our winner, Austin McCartney, 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:
KAMIKAZE 29: Goodnight
Date: Jun 18, 2017 |
#R1#
McCartney will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Barraza connects with a single shot there.
Barraza scores with a hook to the body. McCartney takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barraza misses with a double jab.
Barraza scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McCartney doesn't seem bothered though.
Barraza lands with a shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barraza, as that shot connected.
Barraza lands with a nice body punch. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by McCartney.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU#
McCartney decides to stand back up.
Barraza misses with a few strikes there.
McCartney attempts a counter takedown but Barraza avoids it well and moves away.#CL#
McCartney clinches. #T1#
Barraza looking to stall.
McCartney tries to throw a body punch but Barraza avoids it by throwing McCartney back against the cage.
Barraza is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McCartney is keeping busy.#TD#
McCartney turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SU#
McCartney decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Barraza slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McCartney looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barraza jabs McCartney to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
McCartney closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2#
McCartney drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Barraza gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Barraza swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barraza is trying to break the clinch but McCartney has him pressed against the cage.
Barraza is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Barraza can't break the clinch.
McCartney keeps control of Barraza as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Barraza fails to land. #TD#
McCartney ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McCartney no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T3#
Barraza in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barraza throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McCartney works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barraza distracts McCartney with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Barraza loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McCartney is trying to control the position but Barraza postures up.
McCartney avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McCartney on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McCartney tries to get out of the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barraza accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barraza throws an elbow that misses. McCartney uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Barraza's guard. Nice move by McCartney!#REVR#
Barraza not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Barraza working for a triangle but McCartney defends it easily.
#SU#
McCartney decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Barraza, up you get! #T4#
Barraza shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McCartney eats them both and turns towards Barraza to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nice takedown defense from Barraza. No joy for McCartney on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Austin McCartney. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
McCartney moves into the clinch.
Barraza looking to slow down the pace here.
We've been informed that Barraza has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
McCartney controlling the action here for a moment.
#TD#
McCartney has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Barraza regains guard immediately. #SU#
McCartney gets to his feet - Barraza follows without any prompting.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alberto Barraza dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
McCartney shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Barraza is wriggling around but McCartney manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Barraza trying to control here.
McCartney is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Austin McCartney overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
McCartney stands up from half guard. #T1#
McCartney tries a low kick but Barraza avoids it.
Alberto Barraza seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barraza wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barraza misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barraza throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McCartney.
McCartney shoots for a takedown but Barraza saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Barraza swinging wildly here.
Barraza looks to land a combination but McCartney avoids it well.
Barraza lands a lovely overhand right.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McCartney is defended easily by Barraza.
Barraza unleashes a big counter combination but McCartney bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T2#
Barraza misses with the combination.
McCartney feinted with a counter takedown.
McCartney throws a leg kick
and Barraza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barraza changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McCartney walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
McCartney rushes Barraza and presses him up against the cage.
Barraza is pressed up against the cage. McCartney has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Barraza down to the mat. Barraza avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Austin McCartney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barraza scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McCartney takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barraza's jab looks to have found its range, popping McCartney under the eye.#T3#
McCartney on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McCartney fails with a takedown attempt.
McCartney shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barraza defends it nicely.
Barraza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Barraza connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Barraza fails to land with a series of punches.
Barraza misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T4#
Danga de danga de dang - Barraza scores with a four punch combination!
McCartney takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Barraza ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McCartney tries for a takedown but Barraza sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Barraza connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barraza throws a shot to the body.
Barraza scores with a jab to the body.
A punch lands to the side of McCartney 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Barraza connects with a body shot.
McCartney throws a low kick but Barraza avoids it.
Barraza misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alberto Barraza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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#
Sloppy strikes from Barraza. Those never looked like landing.
Barraza tries to bum rush McCartney with a series of wild strikes but McCartney uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barraza is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McCartney rather than just go for the knockout.
Barraza moves out of range of the leg kick from McCartney.#CL#
McCartney has taken the fight to the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Barraza's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McCartney has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Barraza avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McCartney is looking for a takedown.
Barraza is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barraza stalling in the clinch but McCartney improves position. #TD#
McCartney gets control of Barraza's arms and successfully pulls guard. McCartney will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Barraza missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Barraza throws an elbow that misses. McCartney uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Barraza's guard. Nice move by McCartney!#REVR#
McCartney slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Barraza is trying to control McCartney's posture but McCartney avoids it.
You can see the frustration on Barraza's face as McCartney controls the position.
Barraza is trying to control McCartney's posture but McCartney avoids it. #SU#
McCartney decides to stand back up. McCartney steps back and let's Barraza get back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Barraza. No joy for McCartney on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Austin McCartney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barraza works over McCartney's head and body with a nice combination.
Barraza throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McCartney. #T2#
McCartney shoots in for a takedown but Barraza shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Barraza scores with a sloppy right hand. McCartney should have avoided that one.
McCartney fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barraza avoids it really well and circles away.
Barraza punishes McCartney's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
McCartney gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCartney prevents Barraza from breaking the clinch.#T3#
McCartney has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Barraza after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
McCartney turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SU#
McCartney decides to stand back up.
Barraza ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McCartney is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Barraza.
McCartney takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by McCartney.
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!#SU#
McCartney has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Barraza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barraza connects with a nice looking jab.
#T4##TD#
McCartney decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SU#
McCartney stands up out of the half guard.
Barraza misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice takedown defense from Barraza. No joy for McCartney on that attempt.
A nice side step and Barraza releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McCartney darts in looking for a takedown but Barraza gets double underhooks and turns McCartney into the cage.
Barraza moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McCartney closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barraza circles away.
McCartney takes a jab right on the kisser.
Barraza thuds a left hand into McCartney's body.
Austin McCartney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alberto Barraza is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A shot to the liver by Barraza. Beautiful body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alberto Barraza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Barraza 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alberto Barraza!
Austin McCartney was interviewed post fight and said 'Aw, nuts.'.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 27: Fight Time
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1#
McCartney has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#TD2#
McCartney shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Barraza manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Barraza 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.
McCartney showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
McCartney gets to his feet. Barraza looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Barraza lands a body shot.
#T1#
Barraza displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Barraza lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McCartney circles away quickly and effectively.
McCartney has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
McCartney takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barraza shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McCartney eats them both and turns towards Barraza to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
McCartney shoots in and drives through. Barraza sprawls well.
Barraza tries to bum rush McCartney with a series of wild strikes but McCartney uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McCartney on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barraza works the jab nicely.
Barraza scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barraza stuffs the takedown.#T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Barraza.
Barraza looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Barraza ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD2#
McCartney shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SU2#
McCartney stands up from half guard. #CL2#
McCartney gets a clinch.
McCartney changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Barraza fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Alberto Barraza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Austin McCartney.
Barraza connects with the punch.#T3#
Barraza fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Barraza scores with a crisp jab that stopped McCartney in his tracks.
Barraza defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McCartney.
Barraza digs a good hook to McCartney's body.
McCartney on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Barraza ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barraza scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Barraza shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McCartney eats them both and turns towards Barraza to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Barraza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCartney feints the counter takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCartney is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Barraza.#T4#
Barraza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barraza throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McCartney.
Donk. Barraza catches McCartney right on the button with a cross.
Sloppy strikes from Barraza. Those never looked like landing.
Barraza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCartney manages to avoid it.#TD2#
McCartney closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Barraza did well to prevent McCartney getting side control.
Barraza is breathing heavily.#SU2#
McCartney stands up out of the half guard.
Barraza throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McCartney is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McCartney shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barraza counters with a left and a right that stings McCartney.
Barraza fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alberto Barraza dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
McCartney shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barraza feints a jab promting McCartney to slip. Barraza then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McCartney slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Barraza lands with a hook. McCartney tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Barraza digs a good hook to McCartney's body.
Barraza moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Barraza is looking to wear down McCartney with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Barraza throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and McCartney counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCartney is struggling to control the position.
Barraza has had enough of the clinch but McCartney keeps him there for the moment.
McCartney is working for takedown but Barraza is calmly controlling the position for now.#T1#
Barraza tries to break the clinch but McCartney is controlling the position. #TD2#
McCartney turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Barraza wants to get back to his feet but McCartney is dominant here and he's now got Barraza's back!
McCartney trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Barraza doesn't escape.
McCartney controlling well, preventing Barraza from escaping the position.
Barraza trying to control the position but McCartney manages to sink in the hooks.
McCartney has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Barraza's body.
#T2##T3#
McCartney controlling well, preventing Barraza from escaping the position.
McCartney is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barraza is trying to stand back up.
McCartney controls the position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Austin McCartney will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
McCartney gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Barraza counters with a nice body shot.
Barraza scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Barraza misses with a combination
#CL2#
and McCartney counters by moving into the clinch.
McCartney keeps control of Barraza as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Barraza tries to break free but McCartney pushes him back against the cage.
Barraza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCartney can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCartney blocks a body shot from Barraza. #TD2#
McCartney turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and McCartney manages to end up in side control.#SU2#
McCartney stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Barraza throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#T1#
Barraza throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and McCartney counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Barraza 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barraza wants to control but McCartney passes easily into half guard.
McCartney is controlling the pace.
McCartney works his way into side control. #T2##SU2#
McCartney decides to stand up, so the ref orders Barraza to his feet.
McCartney tries for a takedown but Barraza sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Barraza looks to land a combination but McCartney avoids it well.
Alberto Barraza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barraza throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD2#
McCartney gets a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
McCartney has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Barraza defend it? McCartney steps over the head and cranks it - Barraza is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for McCartney!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Austin McCartney!
After winning the bout, Austin McCartney 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:
KAMIKAZE 22: Fight Club
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Byrd tries a low kick but McCartney avoids it.
McCartney feinted with a counter takedown.
Byrd scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT2#
It looks like Austin McCartney has been cut.
Byrd scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#ROC2#
McCartney is rocked!
Byrd fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Oh McCartney is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Byrd gets in close and tags McCartney with a short punch that almost sends McCartney to the mat! Oh McCartney is in big trouble! He turns his back on Byrd, trying to create some distance but Byrd rushes him, striking wildly and McCartney goes down! The referee tackles Byrd into the cage to end the fight! Byrd is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryker Byrd!
An intense looking Ryker Byrd took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'My opponent had a terrible record coming into this fight but make no mistake - anyone i put my hands on inside this cage is in trouble. I dont care what your plan is - once i hit you your world starts to melt. Stay tuned.'.
The defeated Austin McCartney had this to say: 'Aw, nuts.'.
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Event:
TWGC 16 (185lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: May 03, 2017 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between George Arias and Austin McCartney. The crowd seem to be enjoying McCartney's choice of entrance music: Lord of the Boy. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Austin McCartney!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Alyssa Summers and Jorge Garcia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Arias has taken the fight to the clinch.
Arias is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. McCartney can't fight it off and eventually Arias manages to take the fight to the floor. McCartney looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (0) McCartney
Arias looking to pass the guard.
Arias passes McCartney's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Arias controlling the action here.
Arias wants to free his trapped foot but McCartney is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCartney really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Arias. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McCartney trying to hold on to Arias's head to control him but Arias postures up.
Arias is stalling here. McCartney is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Arias seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and McCartney has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Arias (2) vs (4) McCartney
McCartney trying to control the action but Arias is working from the bottom.
Arias tries to control but McCartney manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Arias (2) vs (7) McCartney
McCartney controls the action.
Will McCartney go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCartney keeps control of the position as Arias tries to break free.
Arias manages to reverse the position and now he's in McCartney's guard. Nice work there by Arias.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (4) vs (7) McCartney
McCartney trying to keep a closed guard but Arias is proving a slippery customer.
Arias looking to pass the guard.
Arias 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCartney is keeping the position for now.
McCartney wants to sweep here but Arias controlling him for the moment.
Arias controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
McCartney is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Arias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arias is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Arias continues to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCartney looking to hit a scissor sweep but Arias is one step ahead there.
Arias is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Arias trying to control the position from guard on top but McCartney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arias postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Arias tries to free his leg and advance position but McCartney is retaining full guard.
Arias 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.
McCartney looking to control.
Arias trying to control but McCartney is working from the bottom.
McCartney wants to sweep but no luck.
Arias is stalling in the full guard.
McCartney working for a triangle but Arias defends it easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Arias controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Arias trying to control but McCartney is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McCartney can do anything to dispel that myth.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McCartney is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (4) vs (9) McCartney
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McCartney avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Arias keeping moving, preventing McCartney from controlling successfully.
Arias looking for a sweep. Not yet Arias, not yet.
McCartney tries to free his leg and advance position but Arias is retaining full guard.
McCartney is looking to pass into half guard but Arias pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Arias is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (6) vs (9) McCartney
Arias stays in close to McCartney's body and controls the position.
Arias trying to control but McCartney is working from the bottom.
Arias advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (9) vs (9) McCartney
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Arias trying to control the position but McCartney is working away.
McCartney tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on McCartney's face as Arias controls the position.
Arias trying to control the position but McCartney is working away.
Arias is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt McCartney will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Arias looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McCartney is looking to reverse the position.
McCartney being controlled for a moment.
Arias wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McCartney, who protects the arm well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Arias looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on McCartney's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McCartney is not content to let Arias control the position.
McCartney wants to control but Arias postures up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Arias trying to control the action but McCartney is working from the bottom.
Arias tries for a kimura but McCartney is defending well.
Arias trying to control the action but McCartney is working from the bottom.
McCartney seems a little lost for a moment, as Arias dominates the positioning.
Arias is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McCartney knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Arias trying to control the action but McCartney is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on McCartney's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCartney is looking for a sweep.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Arias content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
You can see the frustration on McCartney's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Arias is looking to take a break and control but McCartney is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Arias takes a little break here. McCartney wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
McCartney is not content to let Arias control the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
McCartney is trying to control Arias's posture but Arias avoids it.
Arias working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Arias in side control, just content to control the action for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Arias gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Arias takes the fight on points by 10 to 9.
The defeated Austin McCartney had this to say: 'Aw, nuts.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 16 (185lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 02, 2017 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jack Lynn and Austin McCartney. McCartney has chosen Lord of the Boy as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Jack Lynn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Austin McCartney!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, David Schapiro and Jonathan Paton.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lynn clinches.
Lynn gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lynn (2) vs (0) McCartney
McCartney looking to control.
Lynn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lynn lying in McCartney's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. McCartney decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Lynn taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Austin McCartney!
During a confident post fight interview, Austin McCartney thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 16 (185lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Apr 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Austin McCartney and John Wayne Gracy. McCartney comes to the cage accompanied by Lord of the Boy. Wayne Gracy comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Fingersmith - Pogo kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Austin McCartney! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; John Wayne Gracy!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
McCartney tries to keep at a distance but Wayne Gracy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wayne Gracy pulls McCartney into guard.
McCartney is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McCartney pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wayne Gracy is keeping the position for now.
McCartney content to stall in guard here.
Wayne Gracy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McCartney defends well.
McCartney slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne Gracy looking for a sweep. Not yet Wayne Gracy, not yet.
Wayne Gracy looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCartney got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wayne Gracy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McCartney has managed to get both his arms back between Wayne Gracy's legs - danger averted.
McCartney wants to pass the guard but Wayne Gracy is keeping the position.
McCartney looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne Gracy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McCartney defends well.
McCartney looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCartney advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: McCartney (3) vs (0) Wayne Gracy
Wayne Gracy tries to control the position but he's not in luck - McCartney easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: McCartney (5) vs (0) Wayne Gracy
McCartney is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Wayne Gracy is surviving well by controlling McCartney's body position as best he can.
McCartney controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayne Gracy is trying desperately to improve position.
McCartney controlling the pace for now.
Wayne Gracy wants to control but McCartney is having none of it.
McCartney tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wayne Gracy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McCartney avoids the attempt from Wayne Gracy to control.
McCartney controlling from the full mount.
McCartney seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wayne Gracy for as long as he can get away with.
Wayne Gracy regains half guard.
Wayne Gracy trying to control here.
Wayne Gracy is looking to improve his position.
McCartney with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
McCartney prevents Wayne Gracy from improving his position.
McCartney trying to pass the guard but Wayne Gracy defending well.
McCartney controlling the action here.
Wayne Gracy wants to control but McCartney is keeping busy.
McCartney content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
We've been informed that Wayne Gracy has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Wayne Gracy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McCartney wants to pass to mount but Wayne Gracy is defending the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McCartney is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: McCartney (8) vs (0) Wayne Gracy
Wayne Gracy wants to hold on but McCartney pushes him away.
McCartney controlling his opponent.
McCartney looking to secure an arm triangle but Wayne Gracy defends it well.
McCartney takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wayne Gracy is desperately trying to improve his position but McCartney has a good base and remains in mount.
Wayne Gracy wants to hold on but McCartney pushes him away.
McCartney controlling the position easily from mount.
McCartney has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by McCartney.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Wayne Gracy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McCartney content just to control the position here.
Wayne Gracy is trying to escape the mount.
McCartney takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wayne Gracy sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
McCartney has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: McCartney (11) vs (0) Wayne Gracy
McCartney looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Wayne Gracy is looking to get to half guard.
McCartney looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wayne Gracy wants to control but McCartney is having none of it.
McCartney controlling the position easily from mount.
Wayne Gracy tries to lock up and control but McCartney gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
McCartney content just to control the position here.
Wayne Gracy slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
McCartney moves into full mount! Wayne Gracy won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: McCartney (14) vs (0) Wayne Gracy
McCartney controlling the position easily from mount.
Wayne Gracy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wayne Gracy is still trying to improve position.
McCartney controlling from the full mount.
McCartney continues to hold on tight.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Wayne Gracy sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
McCartney works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: McCartney (17) vs (0) Wayne Gracy
Wayne Gracy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McCartney controlling from mount.
McCartney jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Wayne Gracy manages to avoid the submission attempt.
McCartney controlling from side mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Wayne Gracy prevents McCartney from moving into mount.
Wayne Gracy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McCartney is staying tight to Wayne Gracy's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCartney tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
McCartney controls the position from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
McCartney takes the fight on points by 17 to 0.
As Austin McCartney got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Benny Miles! Frankie Franco! I don't give a shit which of you just won; you're both getting abused on Buzz tonight! In fact, everyone who makes it to the finals is getting told they're terrible and they have no future in grappling. And, to whatever the bum I just ass whopped's name is: ur mum m8.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 16 (185lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Austin McCartney and Gilbert Valur. The crowd seem to be enjoying Valur's choice of entrance music: David Bowie - Let's Dance. Austin McCartney had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Austin McCartney! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gilbert Valur!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Valur scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McCartney (0) vs (2) Valur
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.
Valur is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McCartney is looking to control Valur's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McCartney avoid being mounted?
McCartney tries to get to full guard but Valur has control of the leg.
Valur tries to pass to full mount but McCartney defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valur looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Valur wants to control but McCartney is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valur stalling away here and it's allowed McCartney to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Valur stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCartney swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Valur is pushing down on McCartney's leg trying to pass to half guard. McCartney is fighting to maintain full guard but Valur has managed to sneak the leg through.
McCartney gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valur trying to control the position from guard on top but McCartney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valur tries to free his leg and advance position but McCartney is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valur trying to control the position from guard on top but McCartney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCartney pulls Valur in close to prevent any damage.
Valur trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valur trying to control but McCartney is working from the bottom.
McCartney is pulling down on Valur's head to control his posture.
Valur looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Valur tries to free his leg and advance position but McCartney is retaining full guard.
McCartney looking to hit a scissor sweep but Valur is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCartney trying to control the position.
Valur won't allow McCartney to sweep him here.
McCartney keeping moving, preventing Valur from controlling successfully.
Valur looking to pass the guard.
Valur keeps trying to improve his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McCartney controls Valur momentarily but Valur frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valur is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McCartney 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.
McCartney is adopting a defensive guard.
McCartney can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Valur controls the pace.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Valur wants to control from the top but McCartney keeps moving.
McCartney looking for a sweep. Not yet McCartney, not yet.
McCartney knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Valur on the ground.
Valur wants to pass the guard but McCartney is keeping the position.
Valur controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
McCartney is adopting a defensive guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Valur pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCartney is keeping the position for now.
McCartney keeping moving, preventing Valur from controlling successfully.
McCartney looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McCartney is controlling Valur's posture.
McCartney on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McCartney tries to get out of the position.
Valur showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Valur trying to control the position from guard on top but McCartney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McCartney managing to control the position.
Valur forces his way into half guard.
McCartney is trying to get back to full guard.
Valur seems to be looking for submissions.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McCartney is refusing to be controlled, as Valur sits in half guard.
McCartney trying to control from the bottom.
Valur wants to control but McCartney is keeping him busy.
Valur might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McCartney haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Valur is taking a breather. McCartney says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Valur wants to take a breather but McCartney is having none of it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Valur wants to advance to full mount but McCartney doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Valur preventing the sweep.
McCartney controlling Valur's posture.
Valur wants to control from the top but McCartney keeps moving.
Valur looking to pass the guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
McCartney trying to keep a closed guard but Valur is proving a slippery customer.
Valur drops back, looking for a kneebar! McCartney looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McCartney looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McCartney! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McCartney (4) vs (2) Valur
Valur is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Valur's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Valur prevents McCartney from improving position.
Valur struggling a bit here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Valur is trying to get back to half guard.
McCartney wants to control but Valur is keeping him busy.
McCartney controls the position.
Valur is trying to improve his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
McCartney trying to control the position but Valur is working away.
McCartney advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: McCartney (6) vs (2) Valur
Valur is desperately trying to improve his position but McCartney has a good base and remains in mount.
McCartney tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Valur tries to lock up and control but McCartney gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McCartney trying to control but Valur is having none of it.
Valur really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
McCartney controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
McCartney takes the fight on points by 6 to 2.
Austin McCartney took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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