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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Phelps shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zlatan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Phelps avoids the head kick by Zlatan.
Some wild striking there from Zlatan.
#CL2#
Zlatan gets a clinch.
Zlatan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Phelps tries to land a knee to the head but Zlatan blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zlatan stalls.
Phelps slows down the pace here.
#T1#
Zlatan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Phelps blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Zlatan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Zlatan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Phelps is trying to defend but Zlatan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Zlatan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Phelps defends it well.
Phelps is looking to control Zlatan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Phelps avoid being mounted?
Zlatan tries to stand and escape but Phelps actually recovers to full guard. #T2#
Zlatan looking to pass the guard. #SU2#
Zlatan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Zlatan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zlatan throws a counter combo.#TD2#
Zlatan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Phelps sprawls well initially but Zlatan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Phelps keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zlatan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Phelps keeps working.
Phelps moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Zlatan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zlatan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Zlatan throws a big elbow that misses.
Zlatan trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Phelps manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Phelps missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zlatan looking to control.
Zlatan wants to sweep but no luck.
Zlatan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4##SUB#
Phelps drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Phelps jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Zlatan looking to control.
Phelps throws a big elbow that misses.
Zlatan wants to control the position but Phelps says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Zlatan looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Phelps looks to land a strike but Zlatan avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Zlatan trying to keep a closed guard but Phelps is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Zlatan dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Zlatan feints and as Phelps raises his hands in defense, Zlatan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Zlatan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zlatan postures up.
#SUB2#
Zlatan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Phelps manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Zlatan has Phelps in his guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zlatan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zlatan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Phelps is one step ahead there. #ES2#
Zlatan scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T1#
Phelps uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zlatan.
#TD2#
Zlatan gets a takedown into half guard.
Phelps tries to get to full guard but Zlatan has control of the leg.
Zlatan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Phelps trying to control but Zlatan postures up.
#SUB2#
Zlatan is looking for a kimura but Phelps is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zlatan to get the leverage. #T2#
Zlatan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zlatan stalling away here and it's allowed Phelps to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Phelps will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Zlatan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Zlatan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Phelps looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Phelps looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Phelps! #REVR#
Phelps really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zlatan is breathing heavily.
Zlatan is trying to improve his position.#SU#
Phelps stands up. #T3#
Phelps fails with a takedown attempt.
Zlatan throws a head kick that Phelps semi-blocks.
Phelps lands a two punch combo.
#TD#
Phelps drives through with a takedown into Zlatan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Phelps postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Phelps trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Phelps lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Phelps won't allow Zlatan to sweep him here. #T4#
Zlatan is still trying to improve position.#SU#
Phelps gets to his feet. Zlatan looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Zlatan lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
Phelps closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Zlatan turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Phelps tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Phelps can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Zlatan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Phelps has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Zlatan but great work by Phelps.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Viktor Zlatan 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. 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##TD2#
Zlatan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Zlatan works his way into full mount!
Viktor Zlatan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zlatan sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Zlatan is stalling here but it's allowed Phelps to get half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zlatan is pressing down on Phelps's thigh, looking to free his foot. Phelps is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phelps avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zlatan. #T1#
Phelps blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zlatan.
Zlatan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zlatan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zlatan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Phelps's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Phelps keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zlatan wants to pass the guard but Phelps is defending well.
Phelps wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Phelps is defending against the submission attempts here by Zlatan.
Phelps blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zlatan. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zlatan is looking to stall here but Phelps recovers full guard.
Phelps keeping moving, preventing Zlatan from controlling successfully.
Zlatan throws an elbow that misses. Phelps uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zlatan's guard. Nice move by Phelps!#REVR##SU#
Phelps gets to his feet. Zlatan looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T3##TD2#
Zlatan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Phelps looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Zlatan staying calm.
Zlatan with the ground and pound but Phelps regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Zlatan is looking to advance position but Phelps won't allow it.
Zlatan with the ground and pound but Phelps uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T4#
Zlatan is looking to work some ground and pound but Phelps has wrist control.
Phelps keeping full guard, as Zlatan tries to pass.
Zlatan trying to control the position from guard on top but Phelps is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zlatan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zlatan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Phelps works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Phelps can't keep his opponent in guard - Zlatan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Zlatan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Phelps defending well though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zlatan prevents Phelps from improving his position.
Brendan Phelps has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Viktor Zlatan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zlatan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viktor Zlatan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zlatan 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Zlatan!
During a confident post fight interview, Viktor Zlatan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Phelps tests Koa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Phelps swats away the attempt to clinch by Koa.
A combination from Phelps does no damage.
Koa raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#TD2#
Koa shoots in and gets a takedown into Phelps's guard.
Koa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Phelps works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Koa passes easily into side control. Nice work.
A lull in the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Koa has hold of Phelps's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Phelps seems comfortable defending it but Koa has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Phelps is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Phelps is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Koa couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rufus Koa!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Jablowme will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Phelps avoids the body shot from Jablowme.
Kanyou Jablowme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phelps bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jablowme's head.#TD2#
Jablowme looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jablowme wants to stand and escape but instead Phelps has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Phelps working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jablowme's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jablowme wants to sweep here but Phelps controlling him for the moment. #SU#
Phelps decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jablowme, up you get! #TD2#
Jablowme shoots in and gets a takedown into Phelps's guard.#T1#
Jablowme postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jablowme postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phelps keeping full guard, as Jablowme tries to pass.
Jablowme looking to sit in guard and control but Phelps gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Phelps chips away with some ground and pound.
Phelps is looking to stand up but Jablowme won't let him. #SU#
Phelps decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jablowme, up you get!
Phelps really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
Jablowme looking to score a takedown here. Phelps is defending well but Jablowme drives through and ends up in Phelps's guard.#T2#
Jablowme trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jablowme throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jablowme makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jablowme controlling from the top position.
Jablowme throws an elbow that misses. Phelps uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jablowme's guard. Nice move by Phelps!#REVR#
Phelps being controlled here momentarily.
Jablowme controls Phelps momentarily but Phelps frees himself. #T3#
Phelps in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jablowme not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jablowme wants to hit a switch here but Phelps passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jablowme there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phelps avoids the attempt from Jablowme to control.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jablowme tries to control the position but Phelps now has his back.
I really don't envy Jablowme right now.
Jablowme trying to get back to his feet but Phelps is in full control for now. #SUB#
Jablowme is trying to defend against the choke here but Phelps has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Phelps Tightens the hold and Jablowme taps out furiously! Phelps displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brendan Phelps!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 03, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Phelps clinches up with Daniel and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Phelps. #TD2#
Daniel works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Daniel looking to pass the guard.
Daniel wants to control from the top but Phelps keeps moving.
Phelps will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Daniel wants to pass the guard but Phelps is keeping the position.
Daniel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniel trying to control the position from guard on top but Phelps is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Daniel looking to pass the guard.
Daniel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Daniel is pushing down on Phelps's leg trying to pass to half guard. Phelps is fighting to maintain full guard but Daniel has managed to sneak the leg through.
Daniel controlling the action here.
Daniel's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Daniel throws a strike but Phelps avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Phelps keeping full guard, as Daniel tries to pass.
Daniel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Daniel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Phelps has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Phelps avoids the head kick by Daniel.
#CL2#
Daniel clinches up against the cage.#T3#
Phelps stalling.
Daniel putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Phelps in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#BC2#
Daniel breaks the clinch.
Phelps blocks a head kick by Daniel.
#TD2#
Daniel closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Daniel lands in his opponent's guard.
Daniel wants to control from the top but Phelps keeps moving.
Daniel might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Phelps haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Phelps really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T4#
Daniel tries to free his leg and advance position but Phelps is retaining full guard. #SU2#
Daniel decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Phelps, up you get!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Phelps looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Phelps is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Daniel dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Daniel lands with a kick to the temple. Phelps shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#
It looks like Brendan Phelps has been cut.
Daniel scores with a head kick.
#CL2#
Daniel moves into the clinch successfully.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Daniel as Phelps tries to tie him up.
Daniel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Daniel has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Phelps uses from the top position. #SU#
Phelps stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Daniel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T1#
Phelps shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Daniel as he jumps to the side.
Daniel lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD2#
Daniel shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Phelps is trying to defend but Daniel finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Daniel perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Phelps is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Daniel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Daniel's back!
Phelps avoiding Daniel 's attempts to control his hands. #T2#
Daniel rolls, trying to escape but Phelps keeps control of the position.
Daniel trying to get back to his feet but Phelps is in full control for now. #SUB#
Daniel preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Phelps.
Daniel is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Phelps scores with punches from the back.
Phelps has the hooks in. Daniel is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T3#
Phelps gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Daniel trying to control the action but Phelps just sinks the hooks in.
Daniel manages to reverse the position and now he's in Phelps's guard. Nice work there by Daniel.
Daniel is breathing heavily.#T4#
Daniel postures up.
Daniel tries to free his leg and advance position but Phelps is retaining full guard.
Daniel tries to stand but Phelps is controlling from the bottom.
Phelps keeping moving, preventing Daniel from controlling successfully.
Phelps looking for a sweep. Not yet Phelps, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Phelps utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Daniel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brendan Phelps's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Phelps or perhaps it was just good defense by Daniel, which made it look bad.
Daniel looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Phelps tries to clinch up.
A combination from Phelps does no damage.
Brendan Phelps is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Daniel throws the kick towards the body but Phelps avoids it.#CL2#
Daniel instigates a clinch. #BC#
Phelps manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phelps tries to clinch there but Daniel circles away.
#CL2#
Daniel has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Daniel has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Phelps regains guard immediately.
Daniel throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Daniel stopping the sweep attempt from Phelps.
Daniel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Phelps's guard.
Daniel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Phelps is looking for a sweep. Daniel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Daniel thows a huge punch but Phelps dodges it nicely.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Daniel performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Daniel works his way into side control.
Daniel advances to full mount.
Daniel trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Daniel thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Phelps is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Daniel wants to take his opponent's back but Phelps doesn't allow it.
Daniel wants to control the pace but Phelps is squirming around nicely.
Phelps holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Daniel tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Daniel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Brendan Phelps has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ian Daniel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ian Daniel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Daniel 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ian Daniel!
Ian Daniel decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Crosby throws a shot to the body.
Crosby looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crosby cracks Phelps with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Phelps falls to his knees and Crosby doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dany Crosby!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 11, 2017 |
#R1#
McKinnen throws a jab when Phelps was well out of range.
Phelps misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McKinnen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McKinnen wants it to stay on the feet.
McKinnen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Phelps is looking to counter the offense by McKinnen and move into the clinch.#CL#
Phelps has McKinnen up against the cage in a clinch.
McKinnen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKinnen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McKinnen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Phelps.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T1#
Phelps using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McKinnen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McKinnen is trying to break the clinch but Phelps is controlling him.#TD2#
McKinnen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Phelps uses from the top position.
McKinnen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Phelps manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
McKinnen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McKinnen is looking to work some ground and pound but Phelps has wrist control.
McKinnen stays in close to Phelps's body and controls the position. #SU2#
McKinnen stands up from Phelps's guard - McKinnen perhaps looking for a knockout. #T2#
Phelps tries to clinch up but McKinnen circles away and keeps his distance.
McKinnen throws a shot to the body.
Phelps wants to clinch up but McKinnen keeps it at a distance.
McKinnen misses with the combination.
Phelps shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Phelps shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McKinnen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brendan Phelps. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
McKinnen moves into range and clinches up with Phelps.
Phelps throws an elbow that misses.
#T3#
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD2#
McKinnen gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Phelps working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McKinnen.
Phelps is breathing heavily.#SU2#
McKinnen gets to his feet. Phelps looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
McKinnen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McKinnen lands a nice hook to Phelps's body. Phelps takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Phelps throws a right hand that misses
and McKinnen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McKinnen misses with a wild combination.
McKinnen digs a good hook to Phelps's body.
#T4#
A shot to the liver by McKinnen. Beautiful body shot.
McKinnen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT2#
It looks like Brendan Phelps has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McKinnen throws a series of punches but Phelps moves out of range.
Phelps gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McKinnen.
McKinnen misses with a few strikes there.
Phelps tries to clinch
and McKinnen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McKinnen scores with a three punch combo!
Phelps seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. McKinnen shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Phelps is backing up but McKinnen catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Phelps covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! McKinnen Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phil McKinnen!
In his post fight interview, Phil McKinnen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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