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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 22, 2017 |
#R1# Gadzina shoots in for a takedown but Meyers shows good takedown defense. Gadzina closes the distance and clinches up with Meyers, looking for a takedown. Gadzina pushes Meyers against the cage but Meyers circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Gadzina with a poor takedown and Meyers counters with a right hand to the body. Wilmer Meyers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Gadzina.#CL2# Gadzina instigates a clinch. Meyers tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Meyers tries to circle away but Gadzina has him pinned against the cage. Meyers tries to score a body lock takedown but Gadzina shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2# Gadzina breaks from the clinch.
Meyers blocks a head kick by Gadzina.
Meyers tries to close the distance and clinch but Gadzina swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Gadzina closes the distance and pushes Meyers back into the cage. Meyers pushes Gadzina back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Meyers jumps guard but Gadzina stands there with Meyers around his waist. Meyers gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gadzina fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T1# Gadzina keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Meyers's efforts to push away. Meyers is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gadzina gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Gadzina stops a takedown attempt from Meyers.
Meyers tries to score a body lock takedown but Gadzina shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Meyers really is a fat lump.#BC# Meyers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Meyers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gadzina paws at him with a jab and circles away. Meyers with a poor takedown and Gadzina counters with a straight right hand.#CL2# Gadzina forces Meyers back against the cage and clinches.#BC2# Gadzina pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Meyers gets tackled into the cage by Gadzina. Gadzina maintains the clinch. #TD# Meyers jumps guard and drags Gadzina to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SU2# Gadzina gets to his feet. Meyers looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T2# Gadzina looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Gadzina throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Meyers's waist but Meyers gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gadzina off to one side. Meyers swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL2# Gadzina has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2# Gadzina's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Gadzina throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. 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# Gadzina clinches up against the cage. Meyers tries to pull guard but Gadzina forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Gadzina working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Meyers connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT# It looks like Adam Gadzina has been cut.#TD# Meyers pulls guard effortlessly. Gadzina pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Meyers is keeping the position for now. #T3# Meyers is controlling Gadzina's posture. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES# Meyers kicks Gadzina off and gets to his feet. Gadzina fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Meyers was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Gadzina looks winded!#CL# Meyers has closed the distance and engaged Gadzina in a clinch.
Meyers is trying to pull guard but Gadzina turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2# Gadzina gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Meyers regains guard.
Gadzina stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Meyers swivels though and keeps the full guard. Meyers wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Gadzina trying to control the position from guard on top but Meyers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4# Meyers wants to sweep but no luck. #SU2# Gadzina stands and steps away. Meyers gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Gadzina with a lazy takedown attempt and Meyers makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL# Meyers drives through and clinches with Gadzina against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC# Meyers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL# Meyers forces Gadzina back against the cage and clinches. Meyers is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gadzina to keep the fight standing.#TD# Meyers jumps guard.
Gadzina trying to control the position from guard on top but Meyers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Meyers might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Gadzina prevents Meyers from getting back to his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Adam Gadzina will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Adam Gadzina's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Meyers throws a body shot but no joy. Gadzina misses with a head kick.
Meyers swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Gadzina fails with a takedown attempt. Meyers tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gadzina manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Gadzina let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Gadzina dives in and grabs Meyers's left leg, looking for a takedown. Meyers pushes down on Gadzina's head and hops out. Gadzina takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Meyers scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gadzina doesn't seem bothered though. A looping hook to the body misses from Meyers. Gadzina does a little dance to reset his feet. Meyers is looking to wear down Gadzina with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL# Meyers moves into range and clinches up with Gadzina.#T1##BC2# Gadzina pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Gadzina misses with a takedown attempt and Meyers counters with a lovely shot to the body. Wilmer Meyers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Gadzina. Gadzina is breathing heavily. Gadzina keeps the fight on the outside. Gadzina misses with a takedown attempt and Meyers counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Gadzina shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Meyers defends it nicely. Gadzina misses with a two punch combination.
Meyers fails in his attempt to clinch. Meyers wants to clinch up but Gadzina keeps it at a distance.#T2##CL# Meyers closes the distance and clinches. Meyers is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gadzina to keep the fight standing.#BC2# Gadzina breaks the clinch.
Meyers scores with a spinning back kick! Meyers fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL# Gadzina tries to keep at a distance but Meyers has taken the fight into the clinch. Gadzina tries to pull guard but Meyers forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Gadzina tries to break the clinch but Meyers is controlling the position. Meyers drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gadzina pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2# Gadzina closes the distance and pushes Meyers back into the cage.#T3##TD# Meyers jumps guard.
Meyers pulls Gadzina in close to prevent any damage. Meyers is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gadzina is controlling him. Meyers looking for a sweep. Not yet Meyers, not yet. Meyers lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Meyers looking to sit in guard and control but Gadzina gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T4# Meyers seems keen to control Gadzina's posture.#SU2# Gadzina gets to his feet. Meyers looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2# Gadzina clinches up against the cage. Meyers fails to pull guard.
#TD2# Gadzina drags the fight down to the ground.
Gadzina working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Meyers. #SU# Meyers decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Meyers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gadzina swats him away and circles back towards the center. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Gadzina doesn't succeed with the takedown and Meyers counters with a straight right hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilmer Meyers dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Adam Gadzina's cut. That's time! Meyers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Gadzina shoots in for a takedown but Meyers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. A counter left hand to the body from Meyers misses its target. Gadzina with a lazy takedown attempt and Meyers counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gadzina thinking. Gadzina keeps the fight on the outside. A shot to the body from Meyers misses and Gadzina counters with a big head kick but Meyers shrugs it off. Gadzina leaves Meyers with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Gadzina gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Meyers counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Gadzina is lucky that one didn't land flush. Wilmer Meyers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Gadzina. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Meyers moves into the clinch. Gadzina is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T1# Gadzina jumps guard but Meyers turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. A quick uppercut on the inside from Meyers. Gadzina takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Gadzina blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gadzina effectively controlling the action here. Gadzina takes a knee right on the jaw!
Meyers tries to pull guard but Gadzina holds him up against the cage and eventually Meyers drops back down to his feet.
Gadzina goes for a takedown attempt but Meyers pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gadzina throws a sloppy body shot
and Meyers counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Meyers tries to clinch up. Gadzina keeps the fight on the outside. Gadzina doesn't succeed with the takedown and Meyers counters with a right hand to the body. #T2##CL# Meyers takes the fight into the clinch. Meyers gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gadzina.
#TD# Meyers gets control of Gadzina's arms and successfully pulls guard. Meyers will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Meyers looking for a sweep. Not yet Meyers, not yet. #SUB2# Gadzina drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gadzina jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Meyers wants to stand and escape but Gadzina is having none of it. #ES# Meyers has his feet on Gadzina's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T3# Meyers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL# Meyers drives through and clinches with Gadzina against the cage.
#TD# Meyers works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Meyers throwing strikes from guard but Gadzina blocks nicely. #SU# Meyers gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Meyers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL# Meyers fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gadzina, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2# Gadzina breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Gadzina is trying hard to land a takedown here. Meyers sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Meyers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gadzina can do to turn this around?#T4##CL# Meyers has managed to clinch.
Meyers is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gadzina pulls him back up using the underhooks. Meyers stops a takedown attempt from Gadzina.
Meyers fails to pull guard.
Meyers is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Gadzina works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD# Meyers jumps into guard, dragging Gadzina to the mat.
Gadzina throws a big right hand that misses. #ES# Meyers kicks Gadzina off and gets to his feet. Gadzina takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2# Gadzina gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2# Gadzina breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that's the end of the fight! Wilmer Meyers showed his dominance in that final round. Well Meyers has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:28 Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:28 Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilmer Meyers!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1# Caguiao doesn't succeed with the takedown and Meyers makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#CL2# Caguiao has managed to clinch.
Meyers jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Caguiao walks away with a smile on his face. Meyers gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL# Meyers moves into the clinch. Caguiao wants to break free but Meyers has control.
Still in the clinch, Meyers scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD# Meyers jumps guard and drags Caguiao to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #ES# Meyers manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD# Meyers successfully pulls guard.
Caguiao won't allow Meyers to get back to his feet. Caguiao throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Meyers works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Caguiao has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#ES# Meyers manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Meyers really is a fat lump. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Caguiao gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Meyers counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1##CL# Meyers has closed the distance and engaged Caguiao in a clinch.
Meyers tries to pull guard but Caguiao forces him back to his feet, against the cage. A nice left hand lands by Meyers.
#TD# Meyers is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Caguiao can't fight it off and eventually Meyers manages to take the fight to the floor. Caguiao looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Meyers is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Meyers controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2# Caguiao working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Meyers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Meyers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Meyers is looking to work some ground and pound but Caguiao has wrist control. Caguiao wants to stand up but Meyers is controlling him. Caguiao trying to keep a closed guard but Meyers is proving a slippery customer.
#T2# Meyers with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SU# Meyers gets to his feet - Caguiao follows without any prompting. #CL# Meyers takes the fight into the clinch. Caguiao wants to break the clinch but can't.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD# Meyers gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#ES2# Caguiao has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Meyers is on him like a limpet, forcing Caguiao back against the cage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC# Meyers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Caguiao shoots for a takedown but Meyers saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Wilmer Meyers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Caguiao.#CL2# Caguiao closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Caguiao wants to get back to striking at distance but Meyers won't allow it.
#T3# A bit of stalling here from Meyers.
#TD2# Caguiao ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Caguiao no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Meyers is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Meyers distracts Caguiao with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Meyers with a nice head shot there. Meyers knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Caguiao on the ground.#SU# Meyers gets to his feet. Caguiao looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Caguiao tries for a takedown but Meyers circles away easily and Meyers counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Caguiao throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Meyers is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Caguiao drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T4# Meyers keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Caguiao's efforts to push away.#TD# Meyers ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Meyers no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Meyers seems keen to control Caguiao's posture. Meyers keeping moving, preventing Caguiao from controlling successfully. #ES# Meyers has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Caguiao off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. Caguiao looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL# Meyers closes the distance and pushes Caguiao back into the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilmer Meyers dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Caguiao fails with the takedown and Meyers counters with a nice body shot. #TD# Meyers dives in and scores a takedown into Caguiao's guard. Meyers working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Meyers lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2# Caguiao looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Meyers is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Meyers working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Caguiao's head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Caguiao is trying to control the position but Meyers postures up. Meyers is working Caguiao over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Meyers has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Caguiao is trying to control the position but Meyers postures up. Meyers stands up over Caguiao, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Meyers working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB# Meyers drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Meyers jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2# Caguiao pushes a forearm under Meyers's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Meyers is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mark Caguiao!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 09, 2017 |
#R1# Meyers takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ruiz lands a slapping body shot.
Ruiz lands with a cross. #CUT2# It looks like Wilmer Meyers has been cut. Meyers takes a body punch but keeps moving. Godofredo Ruiz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ruiz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meyers.
Ruiz scores with a sloppy right hand. Meyers should have avoided that one. Meyers has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Meyers there as he acknowledges the shot. Meyers on the wrong end of a nice jab. Meyers really is a fat lump. Ruiz scores with a jab.#ROC2# Meyers is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ruiz lunges at Meyers with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Meyers's hand. Oh Meyers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Ruiz cracks Meyers on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Meyers falls backwards against the cage. Ruiz follows up with more strikes that drop Meyers to his knees. Ruiz keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Meyers! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Godofredo Ruiz!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 28, 2017 |
#R1# A slow jab from Meyers misses its intended target. Meyers throws a body shot but no joy. McCoy throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. McCoy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Meyers pinned against the cage. Meyers gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL# Meyers closes the distance and pushes McCoy back into the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Meyers has McCoy pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Meyers pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending McCoy tumbling to the mat - Meyers dives into McCoy's guard.#ES2# McCoy pushes Meyers off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T1# McCoy doesn't succeed with the takedown and Meyers makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Meyers displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McCoy. Wilmer Meyers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conrad McCoy.#CL2# McCoy gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2# McCoy pulls guard. Meyers is looking to stand up but McCoy won't let him. Meyers could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Meyers stands up over McCoy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2# McCoy has his foot on Meyers's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Meyers works his way back into a safe position though. McCoy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Meyers is one step ahead there. Meyers throws a big elbow that misses. #T2# Meyers wants to stand and escape but instead McCoy has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB# Meyers is wriggling around but McCoy manages to pass to half guard.
Meyers blocking the ground and pound attempt from McCoy. McCoy trying to control from half guard but Meyers is working away. Meyers pushes McCoy off looking to stand but McCoy dives back in and keeps control.
McCoy controlling the pace. #T3# Meyers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Meyers trying to control here.
#SU2# McCoy decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. McCoy cracks a nice hook into Meyers's ribs. Meyers moves out of range of the body kick.#CL2# McCoy clinches up with Meyers and pushes him back against the cage.#T4# McCoy keeps control of Meyers as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Meyers tries to pull guard but McCoy forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Meyers drops down looking for an ankle pick but McCoy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Meyers displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McCoy. Meyers tries to counter with a takedown but McCoy is quick to defend against it.#CL# McCoy gets tackled into the cage by Meyers. Meyers maintains the clinch. McCoy stops a takedown attempt from Meyers.
McCoy is stalling here.
Come on McCoy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Meyers is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#TD2# McCoy jumps guard and drags Meyers to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conrad McCoy dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# McCoy thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Meyers if he has to take too many more of those.
#CL2# McCoy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. McCoy has Meyers pressed against the cage.
Meyers tries to pull guard but McCoy won't allow it.
Meyers is trying to pull guard but McCoy has him pressed against the cage. McCoy wants to take the fight to the mat but Meyers manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. McCoy wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC2# McCoy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. McCoy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Wilmer Meyers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conrad McCoy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McCoy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Meyers sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McCoy somewhat. A quick step to the side and Meyers tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. McCoy is breathing heavily.#T1# McCoy looks for a takedown but Meyers sprawls well. McCoy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2# McCoy closes the distance and clinches. #BC2# McCoy breaks from the clinch.
McCoy shoots in but Meyers avoids the takedown attempt easily. A counter left hand to the body from Meyers misses its target.#CL2# McCoy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Meyers, pushing him back against the cage.#T2##TD# Meyers works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Meyers trying to control but McCoy is working from the bottom. #SUB2# McCoy is looking for a triangle but Meyers pushes his legs off easily.
Meyers might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Meyers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB# Meyers drops back looking for a leg! McCoy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McCoy manages to kick Meyers off! Meyers jumps back into McCoy's guard. McCoy looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU# Meyers stands and steps away. McCoy gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2# McCoy darts in and clinches Meyers up against the cage. Meyers wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McCoy has him pressed against the cage.#T3# Meyers wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC# Meyers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McCoy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Meyers sprawls well. Meyers wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McCoy gets slowly back to his feet. Meyers tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McCoy manages to circle out of the way.#CL2# McCoy clinches up against the cage. Meyers drops down looking for an ankle pick but McCoy pulls his leg out and moves away.
McCoy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Meyers's waist but Meyers gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McCoy off to one side. A counter left hand to the body from Meyers misses its target. McCoy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T4# A looping hook to the body misses from McCoy. Meyers does a little dance to reset his feet. Conrad McCoy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Meyers stuffs the takedown. A little feinted left hand from Meyers on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Meyers tries to clinch there but McCoy circles away.
Meyers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL# Meyers moves into the clinch. Meyers tries to pull guard but McCoy won't allow it.
Meyers tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McCoy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Meyers fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Meyers scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Conrad McCoy 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# McCoy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. McCoy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McCoy scores with a kick to the body.
Meyers doesn't manage to clinch there - McCoy circles away.
McCoy lands a two punch combo.
McCoy digs a good hook to Meyers's body.
McCoy has been the more effective fighter overall so far. McCoy goes for a double leg but Meyers avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Meyers continues to drive forward. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McCoy throws out a leg kick but Meyers moves out of range and McCoy only half commits. McCoy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL# Meyers moves into the clinch successfully.
Meyers can't get the takedown.
Meyers tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T1# Meyers gets underhooks to prevent McCoy's takedown attempt.
Wilmer Meyers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conrad McCoy. Meyers is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2# McCoy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# McCoy forces Meyers back against the cage and clinches.#BC# Meyers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Meyers shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2# McCoy clinches. Meyers tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McCoy just stands there and leans against the cage. Meyers looking for a takedown. Meyers drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McCoy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Meyers's face.
#CUT2# It looks like Wilmer Meyers has been cut.#T2##TD2# McCoy gets control of Meyers's arms and successfully pulls guard. McCoy will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. McCoy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Meyers is one step ahead there. McCoy is trying to control the position but Meyers postures up. McCoy wants to sweep here but Meyers controlling him for the moment. Meyers is looking to stand up but McCoy won't let him. Meyers throwing strikes from guard but McCoy blocks nicely. Meyers trying to stand up but can't free himself from McCoy's guard. Meyers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3# Hammerfist, elbow! yells Meyers's corner. There ya go! There ya go! McCoy is trying to control the position but Meyers postures up. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Nice sprawl there from Meyers as McCoy shoots in. A quick step to the side and Meyers tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. McCoy closes the distance and clinches up with Meyers, looking for a takedown. McCoy pushes Meyers against the cage but Meyers circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. A little feinted left hand from Meyers on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Meyers tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCoy swats him away and circles back towards the center. Meyers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. McCoy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Meyers as he avoids it easily. Meyers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL# Meyers gets a clinch. #T4# A nice right hand lands inside from Meyers. Meyers is looking to break free of the clinch but McCoy has double underhooks. Meyers tries to pull guard but McCoy won't allow it.
Meyers tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McCoy smiles and moves away.
#CL2# McCoy clinches up with Meyers and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2# McCoy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Meyers moves to clinch but McCoy breaks away and McCoy counters with a three punch combo that has Meyers backing up. Meyers nods at McCoy to acknowledge the strikes. Wilmer Meyers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Conrad McCoy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. McCoy lands a head kick!
And that's the end of the fight! Conrad McCoy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well McCoy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29 Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:30 Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conrad McCoy!
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