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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Perrone shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head kick from Mcconnell lands but Perrone takes it in his stride.
Perrone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mcconnell circles away quickly and effectively.
Mcconnell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Mcconnell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2#
Mcconnell gets tackled into the cage by Perrone. Perrone maintains the clinch.
Mcconnell really is a fat lump.
Mcconnell takes a shot to the head.
Mcconnell lands a nice uppercut.
Mcconnell scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Perrone.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mcconnell.
Mcconnell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mcconnell lands with a left to the head.
Mcconnell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mcconnell.
Mcconnell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mcconnell lands a left hand.
#T1##TD#
Mcconnell gets control of Perrone's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mcconnell will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Perrone postures up in Mcconnell's guard and throws a big left but Mcconnell blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perrone throws a big right hand that misses.
Mcconnell trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Mcconnell is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Perrone frees his head nicely. Oh but Mcconnell has switched to an armbar! Perrone is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jc Mcconnell!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Mcconnell swinging wildly here.
Bianchi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mcconnell is fending him off so far but Bianchi persists. Nope, Mcconnell circles away and we're back to standing.
Mcconnell tries to counter by clinching up but Bianchi breaks away and moves out of range.
Mcconnell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mcconnell checks a leg kick nicely.
Bianchi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Jc Mcconnell has been cut.
Bianchi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mcconnell circles away quickly and effectively.
Bianchi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mcconnell.
Bianchi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mcconnell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Bianchi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mcconnell!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mcconnell is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bianchi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mcconnell controlling the position well. #T1#
Mcconnell is trying to control but can't.
Bianchi trying to control the pace.
Bianchi is keen to just control but Mcconnell is a slippery customer.
Mcconnell is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bianchi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bianchi's back!
Mcconnell controls the position.
Mcconnell could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bianchi is trying to stand back up. #T2#
Mcconnell controlling from the back.
Bianchi is trying to stand back up.
Mcconnell throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Bianchi tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Bianchi showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Bianchi is in a bad position with Mcconnell working for a choke. Bianchi manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Bianchi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mcconnell is proving hard to escape from.
Bianchi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Bianchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcconnell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bianchi sitting in guard, not really doing much. #ES#
Mcconnell pushes Bianchi off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
A lazy left from Bianchi finds it's target.
A punch combination from Mcconnell misses.
Mcconnell avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD2#
Mcconnell gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T4#
Mcconnell throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#SUB#
Mcconnell working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bianchi has passed into half guard!
Mcconnell missing with punches from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Bianchi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mcconnell flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Bianchi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mcconnell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bobby Bianchi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jc Mcconnell's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Bianchi avoids a punch combination nicely.
#KD2#
Bianchi drops Mcconnell with a beautiful combination! Mcconnell stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bianchi is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Mcconnell is rocked!
Bianchi lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Mcconnell out cold! Mcconnell is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bobby Bianchi!
After the fight, Bobby Bianchi was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 05, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Kulina clinches up with Mcconnell and pushes him back against the cage.
Kulina lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Kulina.
Kulina lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mcconnell.
Kulina makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kulina lands a left hand.
Mcconnell really is a fat lump.
Kulina blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kulina scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mcconnell throws a punch but it's blocked by Kulina.
Kulina blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kulina lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mcconnell.
A right hook to the body lands for Kulina.
Mcconnell throws a punch but it's blocked by Kulina.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mcconnell misses with a punch on the inside.
Kulina softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Kulina.
Kulina lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC2#
Mcconnell is rocked!
Kulina lands with a short shot to the head.
Oh Mcconnell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kulina lands a body punch.
Kulina lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kulina creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Mcconnell with a big uppercut! Mcconnell tries to clinch up but Kulina pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Mcconnell to the mat! Mcconnell covers up and Kulina unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jay Kulina!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Bae lands a lovely overhand right.
Bae throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bae misses with a body kick.#CL2#
Bae drives through and clinches with Mcconnell against the cage.
Mcconnell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mcconnell misses with the head strike.
Bae blocking some punches.
Mcconnell fails to pull guard.
Mcconnell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mcconnell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcconnell wants a takedown.
Mcconnell really is a fat lump.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bae.
Bae with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Jc Mcconnell has been cut.
Mcconnell throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Bae changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mcconnell fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bae lands a body shot.
Mcconnell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A cross from Mcconnell lands.
Bae digs a good body shot into Mcconnell's ribs.
Bae fails to land the takedown.
Mcconnell is looking for a counter combo.
Mcconnell stuffs the takedown.
Jc Mcconnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rae Bae.
Mcconnell checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bae. Mcconnell does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Bae has closed the distance and engaged Mcconnell in a clinch.
Mcconnell lands an elbow that stopped Bae in his tracks for a moment. #T2#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mcconnell just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bae's brow.
Mcconnell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mcconnell throws a head punch that misses.
Mcconnell misses with a punch on the inside.
Mcconnell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bae blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mcconnell throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bae doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mcconnell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mcconnell throws a head punch that misses.
Bae utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T3#
Bae is trying to drag Mcconnell to the mat but Mcconnell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mcconnell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mcconnell misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Bae breaks from the clinch.
Bae ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Bae.
Mcconnell seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Bae shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T4#
Bae sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mcconnell is trying to stand.
Bae perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bae is looking to take a break and control but Mcconnell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mcconnell is trying to stand.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcconnell wants to improve his position but Bae is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rae Bae will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jc Mcconnell's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Bae gets a double leg takedown into Mcconnell's guard.
Mcconnell is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Bae dives into side control.
#REVR#
Mcconnell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mcconnell throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
You can see the frustration on Mcconnell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
Mcconnell is trying to control Bae's posture but Bae avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcconnell is trying to buck Bae off.
Mcconnell bucks up and tries to throw Bae off but instead Bae has got his back!#T1#
Bae just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Bae lands with a hammerfist to the side of Mcconnell's head.
Mcconnell is really stuck here.
What can Mcconnell do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Mcconnell trying to control the hands but Bae won't let him.
Bae controlling from the back.#T2#
Bae has the hooks in. Mcconnell is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
What can Mcconnell do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Bae has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mcconnell just trying to survive but Bae is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Mcconnell turns into Bae and is now in his guard.
#SU#
Mcconnell gets to his feet. Bae looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Mcconnell slips a straight right by Bae.#T3#
Bae avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL2#
Bae closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mcconnell misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Mcconnell fails to land.
Mcconnell swings wildly with an uppercut but Bae uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Bae pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bae throws out a loose jab but Mcconnell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bae looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T4##CL2#
Bae gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bae misses with a punch on the inside.
Bae blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mcconnell.
Mcconnell has a couple of punches blocked by Bae.
Mcconnell misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mcconnell.
Mcconnell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Bae turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bae manages to end up in side control.#ES#
Mcconnell sneaks out the side door and pushes Bae away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
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!#CL2#
Bae has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rae Bae will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jc Mcconnell's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Bae drives through and clinches with Mcconnell against the cage.
Jc Mcconnell has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mcconnell jumps guard but Bae stands there with Mcconnell around his waist. Mcconnell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mcconnell misses with a punch on the inside.
Mcconnell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bae blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcconnell is trying to pull guard but Bae turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Mcconnell.
Mcconnell throws an elbow but it misses.
Mcconnell is trying to pull guard but Bae has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jc Mcconnell. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Mcconnell throws a punch but it's blocked by Bae.
Bae lands a shoulder strike.
Mcconnell throws a head punch that misses.
Bae has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mcconnell after a bit of a struggle.
A shot in the inside from Mcconnell.
Mcconnell tries to pull guard but Bae holds him up against the cage and eventually Mcconnell drops back down to his feet.
Bae lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Bae breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mcconnell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bae was well out of range. Poor timing from Mcconnell.
Bae only half commits to the counter leg kick.#CL2#
Bae rushes Mcconnell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Mcconnell misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Bae breaks from the clinch.
Bae tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mcconnell swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Bae gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mcconnell throws a punch but it's blocked by Bae.
Bae blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mcconnell.
Mcconnell working aggressively here.
Bae has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mcconnell after a bit of a struggle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Bae - that landed with a thud.
Bae blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Mcconnell fails to land. #T3#
Mcconnell jumps guard but Bae turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mcconnell avoids a wild elbow strike from Bae.
Mcconnell jumps guard but Bae stands there with Mcconnell around his waist. Mcconnell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Mcconnell fails to land.
Bae blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mcconnell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bae misses with an elbow strike.
Mcconnell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bae has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mcconnell avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mcconnell letting Bae take a breather here.#T4#
Bae blocks an uppercut.
Rae Bae is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mcconnell just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bae's brow.
Bae blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mcconnell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mcconnell tries to pull guard but Bae won't allow it.
Bae tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mcconnell's elbow.
Bae dodges an elbow strike from Mcconnell.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Bae's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Bae gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jc Mcconnell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mcconnell misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rae Bae.
I've got Bae 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rae Bae!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Lupo has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Mcconnell counters with a shoot takedown. Lupo fights it but they end up in guard.
Lupo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mcconnell.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcconnell wants to stand but Lupo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mcconnell looking to sit in guard and control but Lupo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Mcconnell keeping full guard, as Lupo tries to pass. #SUB#
Mcconnell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lupo defends well.
Lupo slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lupo passes the guard and advances to mount!
Mcconnell really is a fat lump.
Lupo breaks from Mcconnell's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T1#
Mcconnell tries to hold on but Lupo pushes him away.
Mcconnell is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Lupo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Mcconnell has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Mcconnell swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Lupo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mcconnell tries to lock up and control but Lupo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#ES#
Mcconnell bucks Lupo off and manages to get back to his feet!
Mcconnell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lupo at a distance.
Jimmy Lupo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lupo walks into a straight right hand from Mcconnell.#T2#
Lupo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mcconnell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mcconnell throws a big counter combination but Lupo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mcconnell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lupo shoots in looking for a takedown but Mcconnell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lupo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mcconnell is looking for a counter combo.
Jc Mcconnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Lupo.
Lupo shoots for a double leg takedown but Mcconnell sprawls well. He's pushed Lupo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lupo looks winded!
Mcconnell scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Lupo tries to sprawl but Mcconnell drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Lupo has one foot on Mcconnell's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Lupo gets a takedown into half guard.
Mcconnell wants to get back to full guard.
Mcconnell is trying to stand.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mcconnell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3##SUB2#
Lupo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mcconnell has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mcconnell wants to get back to his feet.
Mcconnell wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Lupo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mcconnell defends it well.
Mcconnell works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lupo trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcconnell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lupo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lupo trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcconnell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mcconnell keeping full guard, as Lupo tries to pass.
Mcconnell lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lupo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mcconnell is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lupo looks for a takedown but Mcconnell sprawls well.
As Lupo looks to move away, Mcconnell throws a big counter combo but Lupo just gets out of the way.
Lupo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mcconnell swivels and escapes.
Mcconnell seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mcconnell pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lupo back to the cage. Mcconnell follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lupo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jc Mcconnell will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mcconnell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Mcconnell tries to keep at a distance but Lupo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mcconnell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lupo backwards.
Mcconnell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mcconnell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD#
Mcconnell successfully pulls guard.
Mcconnell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Lupo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mcconnell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lupo has managed to get both his arms back between Mcconnell's legs - danger averted.
Lupo trying to move into half guard but instead Mcconnell has managed to sweep!#REVR##SUB2#
Lupo working for a triangle but Mcconnell defends it easily.
Mcconnell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lupo can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcconnell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mcconnell has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lupo is proving hard to escape from. #T1##SU#
Mcconnell gets to his feet - Lupo follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Lupo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Lupo is breathing heavily.
Lupo trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcconnell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcconnell controls Lupo momentarily but Lupo frees himself.
Mcconnell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Mcconnell connects with a couple of short punches.
Lupo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mcconnell wants to stand but Lupo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mcconnell trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T2#
Mcconnell preventing the sweep.
Lupo wants to stand up but Mcconnell is controlling him.
Mcconnell's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mcconnell is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lupo keeping moving, preventing Mcconnell from controlling successfully. #SU#
Mcconnell gets to his feet. Lupo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Lupo moves into the clinch.
Lupo tries for a takedown but Mcconnell manages to get underhooks.
Mcconnell lands with a light punch inside.
Lupo blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lupo.
Mcconnell misses with a punch on the inside.
Mcconnell swings wildly with an uppercut but Lupo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mcconnell has a couple of punches blocked by Lupo.
Lupo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mcconnell is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mcconnell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Mcconnell.
Mcconnell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lupo backwards.
Mcconnell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lupo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lupo missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mcconnell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mcconnell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
Lupo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lupo stalls.
Lupo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jc Mcconnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Lupo.
Lupo tries to pull guard but Mcconnell won't allow it.
Mcconnell lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mcconnell scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mcconnell throws a punch but it's blocked by Lupo.
Mcconnell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mcconnell.
Mcconnell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lupo can't get the takedown.
Mcconnell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mcconnell throws an elbow but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jc Mcconnell dominated that second round.
That's time! Mcconnell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
Mcconnell lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mcconnell tries to bum rush Lupo with a series of wild strikes but Lupo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No luck for Lupo with that takedown attempt.
Lupo has a takedown stuffed.
Lupo with a poor takedown
and Mcconnell counters with a one-two to the body.
Jc Mcconnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Lupo.
Lupo shoots for a double leg takedown but Mcconnell sprawls well. He's pushed Lupo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mcconnell feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Mcconnell closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mcconnell in particular looking to stall.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU#
Mcconnell decides to stand up.
Lupo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lupo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T1#
Mcconnell misses with a few strikes there.
#CL#
Mcconnell rushes Lupo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mcconnell as Lupo tries to tie him up.
Mcconnell working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mcconnell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lupo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mcconnell pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mcconnell scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Some wild striking there from Mcconnell.
Lupo looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Lupo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lupo tries to move into range but Mcconnell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jc Mcconnell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Mcconnell moves into the clinch.
Mcconnell misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lupo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mcconnell's brow.
Mcconnell creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lupo's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short left from Mcconnell.
Mcconnell misses with a punch on the inside.
Lupo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mcconnell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lupo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mcconnell misses with an elbow over the top.#T3##TD#
Mcconnell manages to pull guard.
Mcconnell pulls Lupo in close to prevent any damage.
Lupo looking to pass the guard.
Jimmy Lupo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lupo throwing strikes but missing.
Mcconnell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mcconnell is looking to stand up but Lupo isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Mcconnell is looking for a triangle but Lupo pushes his legs off easily.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lupo tries to free his leg and advance position but Mcconnell is retaining full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mcconnell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jc Mcconnell is winning the standup battle so far.
Mcconnell tries to bum rush Lupo with a series of wild strikes but Lupo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD2#
Lupo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mcconnell is trying to maintain the position but Lupo is very close to passing his half guard.
Lupo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lupo is taking a breather. Mcconnell 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.
Mcconnell pushes Lupo off looking to stand but Lupo dives back in and keeps control.
Jc Mcconnell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jc Mcconnell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mcconnell, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jc Mcconnell!
Jimmy Lupo spoke after the fight, saying 'The Big Bad Wolf will be back.. and better than ever!'.
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