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Event:
C97: Kahn vs. Karelin
Date: May 07, 2022 |
#R1# Grigorian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCockiner just misses with a punch to the body.
Grigorian is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McCockiner with a body shot. McCockiner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCockiner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Grigorian cracks McCockiner with a right hand to the side of the head. McCockiner throws a head kick that misses. Grigorian scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. McCockiner lands a jab. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Grigorian checks a leg kick. Grigorian lands with a nice body punch. Grigorian scores with a shot to the body.
Grigorian misses with an uppercut
and McCockiner counters with a good, hard body kick but Grigorian shrugs it off. Grigorian throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. We've been told by McCockiner's head coaches at Hell Warriors Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. This has been an exciting period of action! Nice shot lands for McCockiner. Grigorian keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McCockiner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Grigorian doesn't seem bothered though. McCockiner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1# Grigorian misses with a lunging right hand
and McCockiner counters with a lovely shot to the body. McCockiner moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Grigorian scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Grigorian takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Grigorian looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Some wild striking there from McCockiner.
McCockiner bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Grigorian connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Grigorian connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Grigorian takes a swing at McCockiner's ribcage but misses. McCockiner throws a head kick but Grigorian moves out of range.
Grigorian cracks McCockiner with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. McCockiner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grigorian. McCockiner tries a head kick but it misses.
Grigorian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCockiner.
McCockiner is looking to counter with head kicks.#T2# Nice uppercut there from Grigorian. Grigorian throws a body shot but no joy. A little feinted left hand from McCockiner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. McCockiner slips under a jab from Grigorian. McCockiner with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Grigorian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCockiner.
Grigorian lands a nice hook to McCockiner's body. McCockiner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. McCockiner motions for Grigorian to come forward. McCockiner throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Grigorian misses with a body shot.
Grigorian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCockiner sees it coming and avoids it easily. A counter left hand to the body from McCockiner misses its target. Grigorian is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McCockiner had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. Grigorian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCockiner moves away. Grigorian throws a right and a left that McCockiner avoids nicely. McCockiner misses the shot to the body. McCockiner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Grigorian throws a body shot but no joy. McCockiner is looking to counter punch. McCockiner misses with a straight right. McCockiner tries a head kick but it misses.
#T3# McCockiner connects with a good right hand that stumbles Grigorian. Grigorian circles away out of range and recomposes himself. McCockiner lands with an overhand left. McCockiner pushing out the jab but it's not landing. McCockiner connects with a solid leg kick. Grigorian looks to throw the jab but McCockiner is out of range. Grigorian walks into a stiff left hand from McCockiner. Grigorian takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Grigorian throws an overhand right that lands on McCockiner's shoulder, as McCockiner tries to avoid the shot. Grigorian misses with a hook to the body
and Grigorian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. McCockiner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grigorian manages to avoid it. A swing and a miss from McCockiner. It seemed like Grigorian was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Grigorian scores with a body shot.
McCockiner on the wrong end of a nice jab. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A nice leg kick from McCockiner, right into the meat of the thigh.
Grigorian swings for the body but McCockiner moves out of range.
McCockiner walks into a left hand. #T4# Grigorian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCockiner. McCockiner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by McCockiner there. McCockiner moves away from the strike by Grigorian. Grigorian with a nice cross. Grigorian thows a left - swing and a miss! Grigorian fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McCockiner has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Grigorian scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. McCockiner throws a body punch but Grigorian moves out of range. McCockiner misses with a body shot.
Grigorian with a body punch. A glancing blow. A slow jab from Grigorian misses its intended target. A little feinted left hand from McCockiner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. McCockiner lands with a cross. McCockiner is looking to slow Grigorian down with leg kicks. Grigorian throws a leg kick and McCockiner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. McCockiner throws a head kick that misses. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Razmik Grigorian will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# McCockiner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grigorian. McCockiner throws a push kick but Grigorian slaps the foot to one side. Grigorian with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McCockiner to score with a decent uppercut. Grigorian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grigorian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grigorian misses with an uppercut. McCockiner saw that one coming. Nice body punch from McCockiner. Grigorian misses the shot to the body. A big right from Grigorian misses. Grigorian closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Grigorian throws a body shot but no joy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McCockiner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Razmik Grigorian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Grigorian shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. McCockiner misses with a head kick.
Grigorian throws out a token jab with nothing on it. McCockiner throwing a counter right hand but Grigorian manages to avoid it. Grigorian misses with a body punch
and McCockiner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1# McCockiner looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. McCockiner misses with an uppercut. Grigorian saw that one coming. Grigorian throws a low kick but McCockiner avoids it. McCockiner's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Grigorian connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McCockiner scrambles back to his feet. Grigorian lands a nice looking body shot.
Grigorian misses with a shot to the body and McCockiner counters with a nice uppercut. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Grigorian. McCockiner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Grigorian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCockiner jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Donk. Grigorian catches McCockiner right on the button with a cross. McCockiner wants to slow Grigorian down by chopping away at his legs. Grigorian swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Grigorian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCockiner takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Grigorian lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Razmik Grigorian seems to be getting the better of the standup. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! McCockiner's corner calls for a 1-2. McCockiner obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Grigorian takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T2# Grigorian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. McCockiner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Grigorian throws a poor cross that misses
and McCockiner counters with a nice body shot. McCockiner throws a hook but Grigorian avoids it easily. Grigorian throws a predictable looking body shot
and McCockiner counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Grigorian misses with a hook to the body
and McCockiner makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Grigorian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCockiner. McCockiner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grigorian manages to avoid it. McCockiner tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Grigorian is able to avoid easily. Grigorian clobbers McCockiner with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Grigorian's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McCockiner connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Grigorian scrambles back to his feet. McCockiner walks into a straight right hand from Grigorian. Grigorian lands the left hand. McCockiner misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Grigorian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. McCockiner blocks a low kick nicely.#T3# Grigorian looks to score with a jab to the body but McCockiner is just out of range. McCockiner throws a quick counter head kick but Grigorian was just out of range. A low kick from Grigorian misses and McCockiner counters with a straight right hand. Grigorian misses with an uppercut
and McCockiner counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Grigorian thinking. Nice straight punches there by Grigorian. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Grigorian. Grigorian lands a nice leg kick that just misses McCockiner's sensitive parts. Grigorian lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McCockiner at a distance.
McCockiner throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. McCockiner throws a head kick that Grigorian semi-blocks.
Grigorian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCockiner manages to avoid it. McCockiner misses with a straight right. McCockiner drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. McCockiner scores with a jab to the jaw. This has been an exciting period of action! McCockiner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. McCockiner swings widly with a right hand
and Grigorian makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. McCockiner throws the left hand but Grigorian avoids the punch easily. Grigorian let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T4# McCockiner missing with a left hand there. Grigorian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Grigorian avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Good leg kick by Grigorian. A good leg kick by McCockiner. McCockiner moves away from the strike by Grigorian. Grigorian lands with a shot to the body. Grigorian takes a swing at McCockiner's ribcage but misses. McCockiner is looking to counter punch. McCockiner has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Grigorian finds it's way round the side to connect with McCockiner's head. Grigorian keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McCockiner misses with a straight left. Grigorian throws an overhand right that lands on McCockiner's shoulder, as McCockiner tries to avoid the shot. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. McCockiner throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Grigorian slips a jab from McCockiner. McCockiner throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
McCockiner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grigorian.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Razmik Grigorian will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# McCockiner defending well as Grigorian loads up on a big left hand. Grigorian fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McCockiner looks to land a right hand but Grigorian moved out of range. McCockiner lands with a kick to the temple. Grigorian shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" McCockiner walks into a stiff left hand from Grigorian. McCockiner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grigorian. That did some damage! McCockiner throws out a loose jab but Grigorian uses good head movement to avoid it. Grigorian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCockiner lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grigorian at a distance.
McCockiner catches Grigorian with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Grigorian scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Grigorian misses the jab. Grigorian moves out of range of the body kick from McCockiner.
Grigorian ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. This has been an exciting period of action! McCockiner staying out of range there. Grigorian scores with a crisp jab that stopped McCockiner in his tracks. #T1# McCockiner misses with an uppercut. Grigorian saw that one coming. McCockiner ducks under a wild hook from Grigorian. McCockiner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Grigorian throws a body shot but no joy. Grigorian looks to score with a jab to the body but McCockiner is just out of range. McCockiner misses with a leg kick and Grigorian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Grigorian is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Grigorian misses with a lunging right hand
and McCockiner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. McCockiner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grigorian. That did some damage! Grigorian bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McCockiner's head backwards. McCockiner avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Grigorian has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Grigorian misses with a hook. McCockiner ducked under it nicely. McCockiner throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Grigorian now looks to counter with a shot at the body. McCockiner just misses with a punch to the body.
Grigorian just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2# Grigorian looks to throw the jab but McCockiner is out of range. A quick step to the side and McCockiner tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. McCockiner throws a body punch but Grigorian moves out of range. McCockiner throws a sloppy head kick and Grigorian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Grigorian avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Grigorian takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Grigorian looks to throw the jab but McCockiner is out of range. Grigorian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCockiner moves away. McCockiner throwing a counter right hand but Grigorian manages to avoid it. McCockiner does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grigorian! But no joy. Grigorian takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Grigorian throws a poor cross that misses
and Grigorian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. McCockiner throws a body punch but Grigorian moves out of range. Grigorian looks like he wants to counter punch here. McCockiner takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Grigorian misses with a looping right. Grigorian just misses with a punch to the body.
McCockiner avoids the body shot from Grigorian.
#T3# Grigorian looks to land a right hand but McCockiner moved out of range. McCockiner is looking to counter punch. McCockiner throws a head kick that misses. McCockiner throws a poor cross that misses
and Grigorian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. McCockiner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Nice defenses there by Grigorian. Grigorian misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice body punch from McCockiner. Razmik Grigorian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. McCockiner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grigorian counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McCockiner thinking. Grigorian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCockiner. McCockiner throws a head kick that misses. A looping hook to the body misses from Grigorian. McCockiner does a little dance to reset his feet. Grigorian connects with a body shot. McCockiner misses with a hook.#T4# Grigorian lands with a shot to the body. Grigorian digs a good hook to McCockiner's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! McCockiner misses with an uppercut. Grigorian rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McCockiner counters with a straight right hand. McCockiner tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Grigorian lands a nice hook to McCockiner's body. McCockiner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Grigorian blocks a leg kick. McCockiner misses with an uppercut. Grigorian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCockiner moves away. McCockiner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Grigorian lands a nice looking body shot.
McCockiner misses with a looping left. McCockiner tests Grigorian's chin there with a solid looking shot. Nice jab there from Grigorian.
And that's the end of the fight! Razmik Grigorian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Grigorian 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30 Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28 Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Razmik Grigorian! During a confident post fight interview, Razmik Grigorian thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
C93: Alyoshin vs. Fujimoto
Date: Apr 09, 2022 |
#R1# Gulf avoids the body shot from McCockiner.
Gulf misses with a leg kick and McCockiner counters with an inside leg kick. Gulf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCockiner swings for the body but Gulf moves out of range.
McCockiner has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gulf finds it's way round the side to connect with McCockiner's head. Gulf takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gulf throws a hook but McCockiner avoids it easily. McCockiner looks to throw a body kick and Gulf connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. McCockiner throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. McCockiner misses the shot to the body. Gulf uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McCockiner has time to react. McCockiner closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Gulf throws a lazy uppercut
and McCockiner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! McCockiner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. McCockiner lands a jab. Gulf moves out of range of the strikes. McCockiner misses with an uppercut. Gulf saw that one coming. And Gulf counters with a quick kick to the body but McCockiner blocks it. Gulf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCockiner was well out of range. Poor timing from Gulf.#T1# McCockiner steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gulf. That one must have hurt. Gulf throws a body punch but McCockiner moves out of range. McCockiner misses with a head kick.
Gulf throwing a counter right hand but McCockiner manages to avoid it. McCockiner scores with a nice body kick.
McCockiner keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gulf slips a straight right by McCockiner. Gulf throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and McCockiner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Gulf tries a head kick but it misses.
McCockiner moves out of range of the leg kick from Gulf. McCockiner looks to throw the jab but Gulf is out of range. Gulf takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gulf uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Gulf lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Gulf dips to his left and cracks McCockiner with an uppercut! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. McCockiner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gulf. Gulf moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2# Gulf misses with a kick to the body and McCockiner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Gulf looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Gulf throws a body shot but no joy. Gulf takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gulf cracks a nice hook into McCockiner's ribs. McCockiner avoids the head kick by Gulf.
Gulf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCockiner moves away. McCockiner ducks under a wild hook from Gulf. McCockiner loads up on a big right hand but Gulf slips the punch. McCockiner takes a shot right to the bread basket. Jab from Gulf. McCockiner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Gulf tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McCockiner is able to avoid easily. McCockiner misses with a low kick. Gulf is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Gulf connects with a single shot there. McCockiner throws a big shot that misses. McCockiner takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Danga de danga de dang - Gulf scores with a four punch combination!#T3# McCockiner misses with a body shot.
Gulf avoids a kick to the body.
McCockiner has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gulf finds it's way round the side to connect with McCockiner's head. McCockiner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Leyte Gulf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A telegraphed right hand from McCockiner misses the target. Gulf works the jab nicely. McCockiner dips down and scores with a jab to the body. McCockiner scores with a hook. McCockiner on the wrong end of a nice hook. McCockiner lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. McCockiner ducks under a wild hook from Gulf. Gulf takes a swing at McCockiner's ribcage but misses. A bone on bone clash there as McCockiner blocks the leg kick.
Gulf cracks a nice hook into McCockiner's ribs. 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! McCockiner defending well as Gulf loads up on a big left hand. McCockiner let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. McCockiner throws a hook but Gulf blocks it.#T4# Gulf is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCockiner. Gulf lands with a thumping leg kick.
McCockiner ducks under a wild hook from Gulf. Gulf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCockiner takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McCockiner looks to land a body kick but Gulf moved away. McCockiner on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Gulf steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCockiner. Gulf ducks under a wild hook from McCockiner. Some bone on bone action there as McCockiner checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. McCockiner appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. McCockiner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gulf moves away. Gulf throws a body shot but no joy. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gulf lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McCockiner at a distance.
McCockiner scores with a jab to the head.
Gulf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCockiner was well out of range. Poor timing from Gulf. McCockiner throws an overhand right that lands on Gulf's shoulder, as Gulf tries to avoid the shot. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leyte Gulf 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# McCockiner gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McCockiner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gulf manages to avoid it. McCockiner scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gulf in his tracks. McCockiner takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gulf looks to score with a jab to the body but McCockiner is just out of range. McCockiner avoids the body shot from Gulf.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but McCockiner might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Gulf has got the better of the exchanges. A leg kick checked by McCockiner. McCockiner flicks out a counter leg kick but Gulf steps away. Gulf scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Gulf slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. McCockiner misses the jab. Gulf scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Gulf pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McCockiner back to the cage. Gulf follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! McCockiner lands with a good body shot. Gulf takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gulf lands with a nice body punch. The fighters circling - McCockiner throws out the jab but it was never going to land. McCockiner tried to score with a low kick but Gulf checks it.#T1# Gulf fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Gulf tests McCockiner's chin there with a solid looking shot. Gulf misses the jab. McCockiner lands a front kick. Gulf swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Gulf misses with a few strikes there.
McCockiner throws a head kick that Gulf semi-blocks.
Gulf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCockiner can do to turn this around? McCockiner looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gulf lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gulf. Gulf ducks under a wild hook from McCockiner. McCockiner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. McCockiner avoids a low kick by using good footwork. McCockiner scores with a kick to the midsection. Gulf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCockiner with the inside leg kick. #T2# Gulf pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McCockiner back to the cage. Gulf follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Gulf looks to land a combination but McCockiner avoids it well. Gulf throws a lazy body kick and McCockiner counters with a good low kick that Gulf was not able to check. Both fighters circling a little - McCockiner finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. McCockiner throws a body shot but no joy. McCockiner keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gulf throws a predictable looking body shot
and McCockiner counters with a straight right hand. A jab from Gulf misses. McCockiner misses with a body kick. Gulf blocks a head kick by McCockiner.
Gulf lands a right hook to the body.
McCockiner swings away with a leg kick that misses. McCockiner lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. A solid leg kick lands there for Gulf.
McCockiner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gulf. McCockiner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gulf looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3# Gulf motions for McCockiner to come forward. Gulf throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. McCockiner throws a hook but Gulf blocks it. McCockiner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gulf.
Gulf throwing a counter right hand but McCockiner manages to avoid it. Gulf avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Gulf appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Gulf moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Gulf works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. McCockiner throws out a loose jab but Gulf uses good head movement to avoid it. Gulf connects with a body shot. Gulf blocks a head kick by McCockiner.
Gulf throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCockiner sees it coming and avoids it easily. Despite the aggression on McCockiner's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. McCockiner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Gulf thuds a left hand into McCockiner's body. McCockiner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gulf.
Gulf slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Some bone on bone action there as Gulf checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. A little feinted left hand from Gulf on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4# Gulf connects with a body shot that sends McCockiner's belly button to the back. Gulf throws a head kick that misses. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. McCockiner takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gulf connects with a leg kick. McCockiner just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Gulf wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Crunch! Gulf slams his shin into McCockiner's torso. McCockiner lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gulf misses with a wild body shot. Gulf connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McCockiner's hands. McCockiner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. McCockiner staying out of range there. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gulf throws out a leg kick but McCockiner moves out of range and Gulf only half commits. Gulf moves out of range as McCockiner strikes. Gulf throws a right hand that McCockiner ducks under and follows up with a left that McCockiner also avoids with ease. McCockiner throws out a counter right but Gulf avoids it with no problem. Gulf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leyte Gulf dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# McCockiner misses with a straight right. McCockiner pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. McCockiner has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. McCockiner pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A bone on bone clash there as McCockiner blocks the leg kick.
A big right from McCockiner misses. Gulf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gulf avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A jab from McCockiner misses. McCockiner throws a body punch but Gulf moves out of range. Gulf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gulf cracks McCockiner with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McCockiner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gulf. McCockiner moves out of range of the body kick. McCockiner lands with a good body shot. McCockiner misses with a straight left. McCockiner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1# McCockiner swings widly with a right hand
and Gulf counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Gulf throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gulf uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCockiner. McCockiner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gulf throws a leg kick that misses. Gulf lands with a cross. Gulf scores with a jab to the head.
Gulf swings for the body but McCockiner moves out of range.
Gulf tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Gulf throws a body punch but McCockiner moves out of range. McCockiner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gulf moves away. McCockiner scores with a jab to the head.
Gulf swings for the body but McCockiner moves out of range.
McCockiner misses the jab. Gulf throws a predictable looking body shot
and McCockiner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! McCockiner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. McCockiner avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A big left from McCockiner misses. Gulf ducks under a wild hook from McCockiner. McCockiner walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gulf. Gulf tries to land a front kick but McCockiner steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Gulf moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. McCockiner cracks Gulf with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. A shot to the body from Gulf misses and McCockiner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. McCockiner defending well as Gulf loads up on a big left hand. Gulf blocks a jab. McCockiner moves out of range of the leg kick from Gulf. McCockiner ducks right into an uppercut from Gulf. McCockiner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gulf. McCockiner looks like he wants to counter punch here. McCockiner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3# McCockiner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. It looked like Gulf was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McCockiner. McCockiner misses with a straight right. Gulf throws a quick counter kick to the body but McCockiner avoids it. Gulf lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. McCockiner finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gulf gets off balance looking for a body kick and McCockiner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Gulf slips under a jab from McCockiner. McCockiner throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gulf loads up on a big right hand but McCockiner slips the punch. Gulf throws a sloppy head kick and McCockiner moves out of range easily. Gulf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCockiner was well out of range. Poor timing from Gulf. McCockiner jabbing away but nothing is landing. Gulf misses with a body shot
and McCockiner counters with a low kick, right behind Gulf 's knee. Gulf drops his hands momentarily and McCockiner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. McCockiner takes a shot right to the bread basket. McCockiner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gulf. McCockiner's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4# McCockiner gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Leyte Gulf is winning the standup battle so far. Gulf lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gulf lunges at McCockiner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McCockiner's hand. McCockiner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Nice cross by Gulf. McCockiner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gulf.
Gulf missing with a left hand there. McCockiner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. McCockiner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gulf throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McCockiner on the side of the head. Gulf misses with a body shot
and McCockiner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. McCockiner misses with a straight right. McCockiner takes one to the side of the head.
Barry McCockiner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Gulf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCockiner.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Leyte Gulf. Well Gulf 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27 Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27 Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leyte Gulf! A victorious Leyte Gulf thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
C89: Bobblehead vs. Chellios
Date: Mar 13, 2022 |
#R1# A punch lands to the side of McCockiner 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT2#It looks like Barry McCockiner has been cut. McCockiner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Brandstatter takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. McCockiner darts in and out, connecting with a jab. McCockiner fails in his attempt to clinch. A left lands for McCockiner. McCockiner misses with a kick to the body and Brandstatter counters with a straight right hand. McCockiner just misses with a punch to the body.
Brandstatter tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. The fighters circling - Brandstatter throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Brandstatter throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and McCockiner counters with a nice uppercut. This has been an exciting period of action! The fight stays on the outside here - McCockiner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1# Nice straight punches there by McCockiner. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McCockiner. We've been informed that Brandstatter has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Brandstatter misses with a lunging right hand
letting McCockiner counter with a right hand. McCockiner works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Brandstatter throws a head kick that misses. #CL# McCockiner clinches. Brandstatter misses with a short punch on the inside. Brandstatter lands with a short head shot on the inside. Brandstatter prevents a body shot from McCockiner. McCockiner blocks an uppercut.
McCockiner throws a punch but it's blocked by Brandstatter. Brandstatter blocks an uppercut.
McCockiner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brandstatter misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2# McCockiner swings wildly with an uppercut but Brandstatter uses good head movement to avoid it. McCockiner scores with a hook to the body.#BC# McCockiner breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. McCockiner walks into a jab. McCockiner throws an off balance right hand
and Brandstatter counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. McCockiner scoring well with a low kick there.
McCockiner feints and then cracks Brandstatter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brandstatter down. McCockiner throws out a powerful jab. McCockiner throws a jab when Brandstatter was well out of range. Brandstatter on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Brandstatter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Brandstatter appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. We've been told by McCockiner's head coaches at Hell Warriors Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. McCockiner thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3# McCockiner misses with a hook
and Brandstatter counters with a right hand to the body. Brandstatter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCockiner misses with a looping right. Brandstatter bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McCockiner's head backwards.#CL# McCockiner darts in and clinches Brandstatter up against the cage. Brandstatter works on McCockiner's body with a couple of short punches. McCockiner throws a punch but it's blocked by Brandstatter. McCockiner misses with a short punch on the inside. McCockiner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC# McCockiner breaks the clinch.
Brandstatter does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. A telegraphed right hand from Brandstatter misses the target. McCockiner appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4# McCockiner scores with a nice head shot. A low kick from McCockiner misses and Brandstatter makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. A left lands for Brandstatter. This has been an exciting period of action!#CL# McCockiner closes the distance and pushes Brandstatter back into the cage. Brandstatter lands on the inside with an uppercut. A short right hand to the side of the head by Brandstatter. A head punch on the inside from McCockiner fails to land. Brandstatter lands a right hand. Brandstatter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brandstatter has a couple of punches blocked by McCockiner.
McCockiner misses with a punch to the body.
McCockiner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brandstatter avoids it. Brandstatter swings wildly with an uppercut but McCockiner uses good head movement to avoid it. Brandstatter struggles to land a body shot inside as McCockiner controls his hands.
Brandstatter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Barry McCockiner will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Barry McCockiner's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Brandstatter checks a leg kick. Barry McCockiner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Brandstatter walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL# McCockiner clinches up with Brandstatter and pushes him back against the cage. McCockiner misses with a body punch.
McCockiner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC# McCockiner breaks from the clinch.
Brandstatter lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McCockiner throws out a powerful jab. McCockiner has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brandstatter finds it's way round the side to connect with McCockiner's head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Brandstatter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCockiner throws out the jab. McCockiner misses with a body shot
and Brandstatter counters with a lovely straight right hand! McCockiner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. McCockiner wants to clinch but Brandstatter slips to the side and Brandstatter counters with a nice leg kick. #T1# Brandstatter looks to score with a jab to the body but McCockiner is just out of range. Brandstatter moves out of range of the strikes. McCockiner keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McCockiner swings and misses with a shot to the body and Brandstatter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#McCockiner is rocked! McCockiner tries to get into range but Brandstatter steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops McCockiner! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Brandstatter scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wolfgang Brandstatter! A victorious Wolfgang Brandstatter thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
C86: Bobblehead vs. Bangin
Date: Feb 20, 2022 |
#R1# McCockiner throws a big shot that misses. Barry McCockiner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gulf throws a left and a right that both miss
and McCockiner counters with a straight right hand. Gulf checks a leg kick. McCockiner pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. McCockiner connects with a nice looking jab.
McCockiner has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Gulf misses with a leg kick. McCockiner misses with a body shot.
McCockiner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gulf looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. McCockiner takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McCockiner lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gulf has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gulf and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Gulf looks to land a right hand but McCockiner moved out of range. A jab from McCockiner finds it's way through Gulf's defenses. Gulf throws a body punch but McCockiner moves out of range. Gulf throws a low kick, looking for McCockiner's leg but McCockiner calmly moves out of range. McCockiner appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1# A good leg kick by McCockiner. McCockiner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Gulf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCockiner.
Gulf thinks about countering with a body kick. McCockiner lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McCockiner feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gulfs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Gulf scores with a head kick. McCockiner tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Gulf misses the jab. Gulf connects with a solid leg kick. Gulf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCockiner moves away. McCockiner jabs at Gulf's body. McCockiner scores with a jab. Gulf acknowledges it with a nod of the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. McCockiner bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gulf's head.#T2# Gulf connects with a body shot that sends McCockiner's belly button to the back. McCockiner misses with an uppercut
and Gulf counters with an inside leg kick. McCockiner lands with a good body shot. Gulf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCockiner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gulf sees it coming and avoids it easily. Gulf tried to counter with a leg kick but McCockiner avoided it. McCockiner walks into a jab. Gulf takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL# Gulf instigates a clinch. McCockiner pushes Gulf back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. McCockiner misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC# Gulf pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. McCockiner throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gulf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Gulf wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Gulf looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T3# The fighters circling - Gulf throws out the jab but it was never going to land. McCockiner tries to move into range but Gulf moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT#It looks like Barry McCockiner has been cut. Gulf takes a shot right to the bread basket. McCockiner chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gulf on the wrong end of a nice hook. Nice cross by McCockiner. Gulf takes a shot right to the bread basket. Gulf moves out of range of the body kick. A solid body kick from McCockiner. Gulf throws a series of punches but McCockiner moves out of range. McCockiner throws a push kick but Gulf slaps the foot to one side. Gulf moves out of range of the strikes.#T4# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Gulf uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCockiner.#CL# Gulf has McCockiner up against the cage in a clinch.
McCockiner is trying to push Gulf away but Gulf has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. McCockiner blocks an uppercut.
Gulf working aggressively here.
Gulf misses with a hook from the clinch. McCockiner misses with the head strike.
#BC# Gulf breaks the clinch.
McCockiner misses with a wild body shot. McCockiner takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McCockiner scores with the left hand. Gulf knows he should have avoided that one. McCockiner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gulf looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. McCockiner misses with a straight left. McCockiner looks to score with a jab to the body but Gulf is just out of range. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barry McCockiner dominated that round. The cut man is working on Barry McCockiner's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# McCockiner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gulf throws out the jab. A swing and a miss from Gulf. McCockiner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gulf makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. McCockiner misses with a body kick. McCockiner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gulf. Gulf bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McCockiner's head backwards. McCockiner throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gulf ducks under a wild hook from McCockiner. Gulf is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gulf takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. McCockiner looks for the body kick but Gulf saw that one coming. McCockiner misses with a hook
and Gulf counters with a left to the body. McCockiner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1# McCockiner fakes the leg kick and cracks Gulf in the body. Gulf misses with a head kick.
McCockiner looks to score with a jab to the body but Gulf is just out of range. Gulf wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Barry McCockiner seems to be getting the better of the standup. Gulf throws out a loose jab but McCockiner uses good head movement to avoid it. Gulf tries to clinch but McCockiner moves out of range. McCockiner looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL# Gulf moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gulf. A head punch on the inside from McCockiner fails to land. McCockiner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2# McCockiner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Gulf lands with a good body shot. Gulf defending well as McCockiner loads up on a big left hand. #T2# Gulf slips under a jab from McCockiner. Gulf wants to land a leg kick but McCockiner is out of range. Gulf finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McCockiner connects with a body shot. McCockiner with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gulf to score with a decent uppercut. 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! Gulf is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Gulf takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gulf misses with an uppercut. McCockiner saw that one coming. Gulf moves away from the strike by McCockiner. McCockiner lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3# McCockiner scores with a jab to the head.
Gulf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCockiner throws a body kick that misses. A big left from McCockiner misses. A solid leg kick lands there for McCockiner.
McCockiner connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gulf's hands. Gulf staying out of range there. Gulf slips a straight right by McCockiner. Gulf seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Both fighters circling a little - McCockiner finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Gulf misses with a wild combination.
Gulf drops his hands momentarily and McCockiner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T4# Gulf blocks the body kick.
McCockiner throws a sloppy head kick and Gulf counters with a stiff right hand. Gulf moves out of range as McCockiner strikes. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! McCockiner tries to score with a low kick but Gulf moves his leg out of the way. Gulf lands a nice leg kick that just misses McCockiner's sensitive parts. McCockiner misses with a jab to the body
#CL# and Gulf counters by clinching up. McCockiner misses with a body punch.
#BC# Gulf breaks from the clinch.
A head kick misses from Gulf. An inside leg kick lands from Gulf. Gulf misses with an uppercut. Gulf misses with a hook. McCockiner ducked under it nicely. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Barry McCockiner will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Barry McCockiner's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# McCockiner throws a jab when Gulf was well out of range. Leyte Gulf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! McCockiner throws out a powerful jab. Gulf on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McCockiner with a body punch. A glancing blow. Gulf gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. McCockiner throws a jab but it's blocked by Gulf. McCockiner has been the more effective fighter overall so far. McCockiner takes a swing at Gulf's ribcage but misses. The fighters circle momentarily. McCockiner darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gulf fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Gulf steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCockiner. Jab, jab by McCockiner - just one landing. McCockiner throws the kick towards the body but Gulf avoids it.#T1# Gulf moves out of range as McCockiner throws a body kick.
Gulf fails to land with a series of punches.
Gulf's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McCockiner connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gulf scrambles back to his feet. McCockiner throws a leg kick but Gulf checks it. Gulf slips under a jab. Gulf will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. McCockiner blocks a jab. Gulf has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. McCockiner jabbing away but nothing is landing. Both fighters circling a little - McCockiner finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. McCockiner cracks a nice hook into Gulf's ribs. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McCockiner. Gulf is looking to clinch. Gulf just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2##CL# Gulf instigates a clinch. McCockiner lands a nice shot to the body. Gulf pushes McCockiner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Gulf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCockiner's elbow. Gulf is trying to pull guard but McCockiner has him pressed against the cage. Gulf misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A head punch on the inside from McCockiner fails to land. #BC# Gulf breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. McCockiner connects with the punch. Gulf throws a hook but McCockiner avoids it easily. A jab from Gulf misses. McCockiner feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gulfs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! McCockiner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gulf. And McCockiner responds with a good body kick, but Gulf manages to step out the way in time. A shot to the liver by McCockiner. Beautiful body shot.#T3# Gulf scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McCockiner throws a quick inside leg kick. A head kick by Gulf misses and McCockiner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Gulf throws a nice looking combination but McCockiner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. McCockiner flicks out a counter leg kick but Gulf steps away. McCockiner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCockiner jabbing away but nothing is landing. Gulf throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. McCockiner checks a low kick from Gulf. McCockiner digs a good body shot into Gulf's ribs. Gulf misses with a low kick as McCockiner jumps back. Gulf misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T4# Gulf throws an overhand right that lands on McCockiner's shoulder, as McCockiner tries to avoid the shot. McCockiner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gulf shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Gulf is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCockiner. Gulf takes one on the button. McCockiner thuds a left hand into Gulf's body. Gulf throws out a loose jab but McCockiner uses good head movement to avoid it. And an attempted straight right on the counter from McCockiner! But no joy. Gulf scores with a nice right hand.
A punch combination from Gulf misses. Gulf tries to clinch there but McCockiner circles away.
Gulf needs to keep his hands up - McCockiner had a free shot at his head there. Gulf takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that's the end of the fight! Barry McCockiner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got McCockiner 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry McCockiner! Barry McCockiner thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
C83: Haskins vs. Kahn
Date: Jan 29, 2022 |
#R1# Handicks throws out a loose jab but McCockiner uses good head movement to avoid it. McCockiner has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hell Warriors Gym in the buildup to the fight. McCockiner takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Handicks throws a poor cross that misses
and McCockiner counters with a nice uppercut. Handicks's coach down at Westside Martial Arts was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Handicks's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Donk. Handicks catches McCockiner right on the button with a cross. McCockiner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Handicks. That did some damage! Nice body kick from McCockiner. McCockiner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Handicks throws out the jab. McCockiner cracks Handicks with a right hand to the side of the head. Handicks throws a body punch but McCockiner moves out of range. McCockiner is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. McCockiner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A head kick misses from McCockiner. Handicks misses with a looping left. The fighters circling - Handicks throws out the jab but it was never going to land. McCockiner misses with a straight left. A big right from McCockiner misses. #T1# McCockiner throws a body kick that misses. McCockiner on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McCockiner throws a hook to the side of Handicks's head but Handicks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Handicks takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. McCockiner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Handicks now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Handicks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Handicks swings away with a body shot that misses
and McCockiner counters with a stiff right hand. McCockiner lands an overhand right. McCockiner is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Handicks avoids a kick to the body.
McCockiner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Handicks throws out a counter right but McCockiner avoids it with no problem. Handicks lunges at McCockiner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McCockiner's hand. Handicks takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. McCockiner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. 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! Handicks misses with a series of wild punches.
#T2# A jab from McCockiner misses. Handicks throws a jab when McCockiner was well out of range. Handicks with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McCockiner to score with a decent uppercut. McCockiner scores with the left hand. Handicks knows he should have avoided that one. Handicks throws a big shot that misses. McCockiner ducks under a wild hook from Handicks. McCockiner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by McCockiner as he connects with a hook. Handicks might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. McCockiner scores with a nice strike. A cross from McCockiner lands. McCockiner throws a poor cross that misses
and Handicks counters with a lovely straight right hand! McCockiner is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. A telegraphed right hand from Handicks misses the target. Handicks avoids the body shot from McCockiner.
#T3# McCockiner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Handicks counters with a lovely straight right hand! Nice defenses there by Handicks. McCockiner scores with a sloppy right hand. Handicks should have avoided that one. McCockiner is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. McCockiner tries to land a front kick but Handicks steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Jab by McCockiner. Handicks looks to land a right hand but McCockiner moved out of range. McCockiner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Handicks manages to avoid it. Handicks misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. McCockiner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Handicks tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Handicks throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McCockiner counters with a right hand to the body. McCockiner throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Handicks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A big left from Handicks misses. #T4# The fighters circling - Handicks throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Handicks throws a poor cross that misses
and McCockiner counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Handicks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCockiner throws out the jab. Handicks blocks a jab. Handicks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCockiner. A shot to the liver by McCockiner. Beautiful body shot. Handicks thows a left - swing and a miss! McCockiner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Handicks jabs McCockiner to the body, keeping him at a distance. Handicks looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Handicks blocks a jab. McCockiner lands with a shot to the body. McCockiner looks to land a right hand but Handicks moved out of range. Nice body punch from McCockiner. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barry McCockiner dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Handicks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCockiner.
Handicks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCockiner lands with a straight right. Handicks didn't see that one coming. McCockiner throws a looping overhand right but Handicks ducks down to avoid it. Handicks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. McCockiner slips under a jab from Handicks. McCockiner lands a front kick. A decent looking cross lands there for McCockiner. McCockiner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Handicks can do to turn this around? Handicks moves out of range as McCockiner throws a body kick.
McCockiner misses with a hook. A looping hook to the body misses from Handicks. McCockiner does a little dance to reset his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McCockiner misses with a hook. McCockiner connects with a right hand. Handicks shakes it off. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Handicks in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Handicks misses with an uppercut. McCockiner saw that one coming. Handicks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1# Handicks on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. McCockiner takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Handicks fails to land with a series of punches.
McCockiner looks to land a combination but Handicks avoids it well. Handicks ducks under a wild hook from McCockiner. Handicks misses with a right hand and McCockiner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. A nice inside leg kick there by McCockiner. That's going to slow Handicks down. Handicks takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McCockiner throws out a token jab with nothing on it. McCockiner scores with a nice right hand.
McCockiner moves out of range as Handicks strikes. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Handicks might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, McCockiner has got the better of the exchanges. McCockiner thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Handicks if he has to take too many more of those.
McCockiner takes a swing at Handicks's ribcage but misses. This has been an exciting period of action! Handicks closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2# McCockiner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Handicks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Handicks misses with a straight left. A chopping leg kick lands by McCockiner. Handicks has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Handicks takes a kick to the side of the head. Handicks moves away from the strike by McCockiner. Handicks throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling McCockiner to counter with a crisp jab. McCockiner moves out of range as Handicks strikes. McCockiner is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Handicks misses with an uppercut
and McCockiner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#Handicks is rocked! McCockiner misses with a looping right. Handicks is still on wobbly legs! Can McCockiner finish him? Handicks walks into a left hand. Handicks misses with a few strikes there.
Handicks seems to have recovered his senses. McCockiner moves out of range of the strikes.#T3# McCockiner slips a straight right by Handicks. Handicks throws the left hand but McCockiner avoids the punch easily. Handicks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Handicks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. McCockiner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCockiner drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. McCockiner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Handicks takes a body punch but keeps moving. McCockiner throws a sloppy head kick and Handicks moves out of range easily. McCockiner misses with a looping right. McCockiner scores with a nice right hand.
Handicks looks to score with a jab to the body but McCockiner is just out of range. Handicks moves out of range of the strikes.#T4# McCockiner feints and then cracks Handicks's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Handicks down. McCockiner misses the shot to the body. Handicks defending well as McCockiner loads up on a big left hand. McCockiner tries to land a front kick but Handicks steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Handicks is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! McCockiner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Handicks defending well as McCockiner loads up on a big left hand. Good standup being displayed there by McCockiner as he connects with a hook. Handicks throws a poor cross that misses
and McCockiner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Handicks defending well as McCockiner loads up on a big left hand. Some wild striking there from Handicks.
Handicks takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barry McCockiner dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Handicks throws a hook but McCockiner avoids it easily. McCockiner getting the better of the striking in that exchange. McCockiner throws a wild body kick that Handicks sees coming a mile off. Handicks walks into a jab. Handicks misses with a hook
and McCockiner counters with a nice uppercut. Handicks misses with a double jab.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. McCockiner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. A cross from McCockiner lands. McCockiner throws a jab but it's blocked by Handicks. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McCockiner misses with a hook to the body
and Handicks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Handicks moves forwards but McCockiner connects with a nice, crisp jab. Handicks misses with a hook. McCockiner ducked under it nicely. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Handicks misses with a left hand and Handicks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Handicks has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McCockiner. A big left from Handicks misses. #T1# Handicks ducks under a wild hook from McCockiner. McCockiner throws a wild body kick that Handicks sees coming a mile off. Handicks avoids the body shot from McCockiner.
McCockiner misses with a body kick. Handicks throws a body punch but McCockiner moves out of range. Handicks throws a right and a left that McCockiner avoids nicely. McCockiner lands with a right hand. Handicks takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McCockiner slips under a jab. McCockiner connects with a high kick. Handicks swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Handicks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. McCockiner drops Handicks with a huge uppercut! Handicks drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. McCockiner is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barry McCockiner! Barry McCockiner decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
C76: Liu vs. Barbosa
Date: Dec 11, 2021 |
#R1# Knox lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#It looks like Barry McCockiner has been cut. Knox with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McCockiner to score with a decent uppercut. Knox throws a lazy right hand but McCockiner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. McCockiner works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Knox clobbers McCockiner with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Knox catches McCockiner with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCockiner looks to land a right hand but Knox moved out of range. McCockiner takes a shot right to the bread basket. This has been an exciting period of action! Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing. McCockiner moves out of range as Knox strikes. Knox with a body punch. A glancing blow. Knox misses with a right hand and McCockiner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Knox ducks right into an uppercut from McCockiner. Knox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1# McCockiner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL# Knox moves into range and clinches up with McCockiner.#BC2# McCockiner breaks the clinch.
McCockiner throws a predictable looking body shot
and Knox counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Knox works the jab nicely. Knox slips under a jab from McCockiner. McCockiner slips a jab from Knox. McCockiner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox. McCockiner misses the shot to the body. Knox will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McCockiner throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range. Knox walks into a jab. Knox misses with a left hand and McCockiner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2# McCockiner cracks Knox with an open hand slap. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. McCockiner is looking to land body kicks. Knox scores with a sloppy right hand. McCockiner should have avoided that one. Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but McCockiner is just out of range. McCockiner misses with a body shot.
Knox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. McCockiner swings away with a leg kick that misses. A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target. The fight stays on the outside here - Knox looks like he's thinking about clinching though. McCockiner looks like he wants to counter punch here. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McCockiner lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Knox has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Knox and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Knox seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. McCockiner slips under a jab. Knox moves forwards but McCockiner connects with a nice, crisp jab. Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCockiner throws out the jab. Knox throws a looping overhand right but McCockiner ducks down to avoid it. #T3# McCockiner's corner calls for a 1-2. McCockiner obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Knox throws a body shot but no joy. Knox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCockiner. It seemed like McCockiner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. McCockiner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Knox avoids the head kick by McCockiner.
McCockiner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CUT#That has opened up Barry McCockiner's cut even more. Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Knox swings for the body but McCockiner moves out of range.
McCockiner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. McCockiner goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#It looks like Athos Knox has been cut. Knox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCockiner. Knox lands a jab to the nose. and Knox counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts McCockiner! He's just covering up as Knox starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Athos Knox! Athos Knox took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
C71: Steve vs. Wolfgang
Date: Nov 06, 2021 |
#R1# A big left from McCockiner misses. McCockiner misses with a lunging right hand
and Mangas counters with a straight right hand. McCockiner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mangas manages to avoid it. Mangas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCockiner.
McCockiner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. A punch combination from McCockiner misses. McCockiner misses the shot to the body. Mangas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Mangas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. McCockiner throws a hook but Mangas avoids it easily. Mangas moves out of range of the strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mangas lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mangas lands with a shot to the body. Mangas scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT2#It looks like Barry McCockiner has been cut.#T1# Mangas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. McCockiner looks to land a combination but Mangas avoids it well. A big right from McCockiner misses. McCockiner throws a lazy body kick #TD2# and Mangas counters with a single leg into guard. McCockiner didn't expect that. Mangas trying to control the position from guard on top but McCockiner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Mangas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Mangas controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Mangas wants to control from the top but McCockiner keeps moving. #T2# McCockiner keeping full guard, as Mangas tries to pass. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Mangas wants to control from the top but McCockiner keeps moving. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. McCockiner connects with a looping right hand.
#CUT#It looks like Ruben Ruiz Mangas has been cut. Mangas misses with a head kick.
Nice shot lands for McCockiner. Barry McCockiner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. McCockiner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mangas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3# McCockiner with a jab. A looping hook to the body misses from McCockiner. Mangas does a little dance to reset his feet. And Mangas responds with a good body kick, but McCockiner manages to step out the way in time. Mangas misses with a lunging right hand
and McCockiner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Mangas looks up at the clock. Bad move! McCockiner lands a right hand from hell, dropping Mangas. McCockiner pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barry McCockiner! Barry McCockiner thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
C67: Tsuruta vs. Dinu 2
Date: Oct 09, 2021 |
#R1# Po is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCockiner. As Po backs off McCockiner throws a huge counter combo but Po manages to avoid it all.#TD# Po 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. Po stopping the sweep attempt from McCockiner. McCockiner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Po won't allow McCockiner to sweep him here. Po stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCockiner swivels though and keeps the full guard. Po trying to control the position from guard on top but McCockiner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. McCockiner wants to sweep but no luck. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Po looking to pass the guard. McCockiner keeping moving, preventing Po from controlling successfully. Po controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1# McCockiner seems keen to control Po's posture. Po stopping the sweep attempt from McCockiner.#SUB# Po drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McCockiner dives on top into guard.#REVB# Po working a defensive guard but McCockiner manages to pass into side control anyway.
McCockiner is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Po is looking to reverse the position. McCockiner taking a break here but Po is having none of it and regains half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. McCockiner is trying to control. Po wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2# Po wants to improve his position but McCockiner is controlling well.
Po trying to control from the bottom.
McCockiner trying to control the action but Po is working from the bottom. Po trying to control but McCockiner postures up.
McCockiner prevents Po from improving his position. McCockiner is thwarting Po's attempts to control the position.#T3# Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McCockiner in particular looking to stall. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Po is looking for a sweep. McCockiner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. McCockiner trying to pass the guard but Po defending well. McCockiner content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. McCockiner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL# Po drives through and clinches with McCockiner against the cage.
McCockiner scores with a nice hook to the head. McCockiner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Po swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Po scores with a nice hook to the head. Po tries a body shot but McCockiner blocks it.
Po lands a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Barry McCockiner has been cut.#BC2# McCockiner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCockiner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Po fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McCockiner avoids it really well and circles away. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Po bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A little feinted left hand from Po on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Shen Po seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A big right from McCockiner misses. Po misses with the body kick and McCockiner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Barry McCockiner will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Barry McCockiner's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Po misses with a takedown attempt - McCockiner sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Po cracks McCockiner with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Po lands with a right hand. A swing and a miss from Po. McCockiner shapes to counter with a head kick. McCockiner stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McCockiner wants it to stay on the feet. Po swings away with a leg kick that misses. Po scores with a nice strike. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Po moves out of range of the strikes. Nice defenses there by McCockiner. Po misses with a looping left. Po closes the distance and clinches up with McCockiner, looking for a takedown. Po pushes McCockiner against the cage but McCockiner circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shen Po. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Po misses with a straight left. Po lands with a nice body kick. McCockiner misses with a body shot.
McCockiner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Po. Po misses with a straight left. Po misses with a hook. McCockiner ducked under it nicely. Po uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Po lands with a shot to the body. #TD# Po closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Shen Po overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Po throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB# Po seems to be working for a kimura but McCockiner defends the submission attempt. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Po is looking to advance position but McCockiner won't allow it. #T2# Po thows a huge punch but McCockiner dodges it nicely.
#SUB# Po looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Po is thwarting McCockiner's attempts to control the position. Po looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB# Po is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3# Po controlling the action here. McCockiner is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Po's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Po's back! Po is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by McCockiner.
Po wants to control his opponent's hands but McCockiner gets his hands free. McCockiner is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. McCockiner gets his hands free as Po looks to control. #T4# Po tries to roll but McCockiner sticks to his back.
Good control from McCockiner. McCockiner trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Po trying to control the hands but McCockiner breaks the grip. Po is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shen Po dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Barry McCockiner's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Po shoots in for a takedown but McCockiner shows good takedown defense. Po tries to clinch but McCockiner moves out of range. McCockiner bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Po's head. Nice uppercut lands for McCockiner. That snapped Po's head back.
McCockiner lands a jab to Po's midsection. Nice uppercut lands for Po. That snapped McCockiner's head back.
McCockiner lands an overhand right. Po misses the shot to the body. #CL# Po closes the distance and clinches. Po tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Po lands a shoulder strike. McCockiner missing with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! McCockiner trying to land knees to the body.
McCockiner blocks a body shot from Po. A right hook to the body lands for Po.
#T1# Po works on McCockiner's body with a couple of short punches. McCockiner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Po stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. McCockiner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. McCockiner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McCockiner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Nice body punch from Po. Po is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McCockiner to keep the fight standing.#BC# Po breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Po lands with a nice body punch. Po keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Barry McCockiner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Po scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. McCockiner circles away from the clinch attempt.
McCockiner is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Po with a body shot. McCockiner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Po. Po feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McCockiners jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Po misses with a wild body shot. McCockiner has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Po uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCockiner. Po cracks McCockiner with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. McCockiner tries to land a body kick#TD# and Po counters with a shoot takedown. McCockiner fights it but they end up in guard. Po won't allow McCockiner to sweep him here. McCockiner is trying to control the position but Po postures up. McCockiner wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Po sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McCockiner's guard. Po wants to pass the guard but McCockiner is defending well. McCockiner is looking for a sweep. Po is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Po is keen to just control but McCockiner is a slippery customer.#SUB# Po wants to work for an arm triangle but McCockiner is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3# Po trying to control from half guard but McCockiner is working away. McCockiner keeping control of the position. Po trying to control the action but McCockiner is working from the bottom. #SUB# Po is working for an americana but McCockiner has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Po was thinking about the submission. Po tries to free his leg and advance position but McCockiner is retaining full guard. #T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. McCockiner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Po lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Po is pushing down on McCockiner's leg trying to pass to half guard. McCockiner is fighting to maintain full guard but Po has managed to sneak the leg through. McCockiner regains full guard. Nicely done. Po passes McCockiner's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB# Po is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McCockiner sees it coming and defends easily. McCockiner is staying active underneath Po, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Po thows a huge punch but McCockiner dodges it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight! Shen Po showed his dominance in that final round. Well Po 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28 Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28 Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shen Po! Shen Po decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
C62: Dinu vs. Lee
Date: Sep 18, 2021 |
#R1# McCockiner lands a glancing blow to the side of DeVanzo's head. McCockiner connects with a single shot there.#ROC#DeVanzo is rocked! McCockiner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. DeVanzo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCockiner walks into a stiff left hand from DeVanzo. DeVanzo throws a series of punches but McCockiner avoids them all with ease. DeVanzo lands with a nice body punch. McCockiner changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by DeVanzo.#CUT2#It looks like Barry McCockiner has been cut. DeVanzo misses the shot to the body. 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!#KD# McCockiner sends DeVanzo crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! McCockiner is motioning to the referee to let DeVanzo up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet! DeVanzo is still on wobbly legs! Can McCockiner finish him? McCockiner throws a body kick that misses. DeVanzo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McCockiner defends it well. McCockiner jabs DeVanzo to the body, keeping him at a distance. DeVanzo seems to have recovered his senses. DeVanzo is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. McCockiner doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! DeVanzo crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in DeVanzo's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Barry McCockiner! A victorious Barry McCockiner thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
C58: McDonald vs. Megaton II
Date: Aug 28, 2021 |
#R1# McCockiner lands a lovely overhand right. Brandstatter jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McCockiner has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Undisputed in the buildup to the fight. Brandstatter bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. The fighters circling - Brandstatter throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Brandstatter looks to land a right hand but McCockiner moved out of range. A counter left hand to the body from McCockiner misses its target. Brandstatter cracks McCockiner with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Brandstatter throws a predictable looking body shot
and McCockiner counters with a stiff right hand. Brandstatter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCockiner throws out the jab. McCockiner checks a leg kick. Brandstatter throws a half hearted mid kick. McCockiner scores with a jab. McCockiner misses with a wild body shot. Brandstatter has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Brandstatter. McCockiner shrugs it off though. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Brandstatter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like McCockiner was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Brandstatter. Nice body kick there by Brandstatter. McCockiner throws a shot from downtown. Brandstatter moves away and avoids it. Brandstatter takes a shot right to the bread basket. Brandstatter is looking to score with low kicks.#T1# An inside leg kick from Brandstatter misses. Wolfgang Brandstatter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Brandstatter lands with a kick to the temple. McCockiner shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Brandstatter throws a low kick but it's checked well by McCockiner. McCockiner throwing a counter right hand but Brandstatter manages to avoid it. Brandstatter throws a poor cross that misses
#CL# and McCockiner counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2# Brandstatter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Brandstatter scores with a jab to the body. Brandstatter throws a low kick but it's checked well by McCockiner. McCockiner throws a quick counter kick to the body but Brandstatter avoids it. Brandstatter is looking to slow McCockiner down with leg kicks. Brandstatter misses with a leg kick and McCockiner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Brandstatter misses with a leg kick #CL# and McCockiner counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2# Brandstatter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. McCockiner with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Brandstatter to score with a decent uppercut. Brandstatter tried to score with a low kick but McCockiner checks it. A looping hook to the body misses from Brandstatter. McCockiner does a little dance to reset his feet. McCockiner staying out of range there. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. McCockiner looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. McCockiner throws a jab but it's blocked by Brandstatter. #T2# McCockiner's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brandstatter connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McCockiner scrambles back to his feet. McCockiner cracks Brandstatter with an open hand slap. Brandstatter misses with a looping right. McCockiner wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Brandstatter throws a nice inside leg kick. McCockiner takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nice defenses there by Brandstatter. Brandstatter throws a chopping leg kick but McCockiner manages to avoid taking any serious damage. McCockiner avoids the body shot from Brandstatter.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McCockiner checks a leg kick. McCockiner swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Brandstatter misses with a left hand and McCockiner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. The fighters circling - McCockiner throws out the jab but it was never going to land. McCockiner moves in looking to clinch but Brandstatter pushes him off. McCockiner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brandstatter lands with a shot to the body. Brandstatter lands a slapping body shot.
McCockiner takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T3# Brandstatter lands a high kick!
McCockiner slips a straight right by Brandstatter. Brandstatter misses with a wild body shot. Brandstatter thuds a left hand into McCockiner's body. Brandstatter throws a low kick but McCockiner avoids it. Brandstatter misses with a wild body shot. Brandstatter looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. McCockiner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brandstatter throws a half hearted mid kick. Brandstatter takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Brandstatter on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Brandstatter throws a shot from downtown. McCockiner moves away and avoids it. Brandstatter blocks a jab. A head kick from Brandstatter lands but McCockiner takes it in his stride. McCockiner throws the left hand but Brandstatter avoids the punch easily.#T4# Brandstatter moves out of range of the body kick from McCockiner.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Brandstatter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Brandstatter moves out of range of the body kick. Brandstatter throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McCockiner's head. Brandstatter lands with a hook. McCockiner tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Brandstatter blocks the body kick.
McCockiner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brandstatter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Brandstatter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. A swing and a miss from Brandstatter. Brandstatter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McCockiner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McCockiner finds it's way round the side to connect with Brandstatter's head. Brandstatter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A head kick from Brandstatter lands but McCockiner takes it in his stride. McCockiner misses with a hook. Brandstatter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. McCockiner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wolfgang Brandstatter 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# McCockiner misses with a few strikes there.
McCockiner takes a kick to the side of the head. Brandstatter misses with a low kick.
McCockiner swings widly with a right hand
and Brandstatter counters with a lovely straight right hand! Brandstatter tests McCockiner's chin there with a solid looking shot. McCockiner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brandstatter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCockiner lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brandstatter at a distance.
McCockiner throws the left hand but Brandstatter avoids the punch easily. Brandstatter thows a leg kick but McCockiner checks it #CL# and McCockiner counters by clinching up. McCockiner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McCockiner backwards. McCockiner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! McCockiner lands a shoulder strike. Brandstatter pushes McCockiner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Brandstatter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brandstatter lands a shoulder strike. Brandstatter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCockiner. Brandstatter looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2# Brandstatter breaks from the clinch.
McCockiner takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slow jab from McCockiner misses its intended target. A jab from Brandstatter misses. Brandstatter stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Brandstatter throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. A lazy body kick from Brandstatter and McCockiner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Brandstatter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Brandstatter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Some wild striking there from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter throws a series of punches but McCockiner avoids them all with ease. McCockiner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Brandstatter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCockiner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2# Brandstatter lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Brandstatter misses with a hook. McCockiner throws out a token jab with nothing on it. McCockiner has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McCockiner there as he acknowledges the shot. Brandstatter fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McCockiner is out of range. Jab from McCockiner. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Brandstatter in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Jab from Brandstatter. Wolfgang Brandstatter seems to be getting the better of the standup. Brandstatter looks to land a left hand but McCockiner moved out of range nicely. McCockiner scores with a nice right hand.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick and McCockiner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Brandstatter tries to land a leg kick but McCockiner saw it coming and moves away.
McCockiner throwing a counter right hand but Brandstatter manages to avoid it. McCockiner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brandstatter throws out the jab. McCockiner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brandstatter manages to avoid it. Brandstatter thows a body kick. McCockiner tries to catch it but that hurt him. Brandstatter tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from McCockiner misses the target.#T3# McCockiner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Brandstatter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCockiner moves away. Brandstatter swings and misses with a shot to the body and McCockiner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. The fighters circle momentarily. McCockiner darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. McCockiner on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brandstatter. Brandstatter obviously looking to wear him down.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Brandstatter - that will leave a mark!
Brandstatter misses with a jab to the body
and Brandstatter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. McCockiner throws a lazy right hand but Brandstatter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Brandstatter scores with a jab to the body. Brandstatter throws a leg kick and McCockiner counters with a straight right hand. McCockiner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brandstatter. McCockiner is looking to counter the offense by Brandstatter and move into the clinch. Brandstatter with a nice cross. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Brandstatter throws out a loose jab but McCockiner uses good head movement to avoid it. Brandstatter lands a nice looking kick to the body. McCockiner takes a step back to recover. Brandstatter tries to land a body kick enabling McCockiner to counter with a crisp jab. #T4# McCockiner misses with a looping right. McCockiner on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brandstatter. Brandstatter obviously looking to wear him down.
Both fighters circling a little - Brandstatter finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Brandstatter - that will leave a mark!
Brandstatter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Brandstatter scores with a jab. McCockiner acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Jab, jab by Brandstatter - just one landing. Brandstatter takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. McCockiner is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. McCockiner throws a hook but Brandstatter blocks it. McCockiner lands with a shot to the body. Brandstatter ducks under a wild hook from McCockiner. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. McCockiner moves out of range of the body kick from Brandstatter.
McCockiner looks to score with a jab to the body but Brandstatter is just out of range. McCockiner cracks Brandstatter with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. McCockiner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brandstatter. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wolfgang Brandstatter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3# McCockiner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brandstatter clobbers McCockiner with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. McCockiner throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Brandstatter's head. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brandstatter. Brandstatter tries a low kick but McCockiner avoids it. McCockiner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brandstatter moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Brandstatter blocks the body kick.
Brandstatter scores with the left hand. McCockiner knows he should have avoided that one. McCockiner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brandstatter lands a high kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McCockiner defending well as Brandstatter loads up on a big left hand. McCockiner moves out of range of the body kick from Brandstatter.
McCockiner throwing a counter right hand but Brandstatter manages to avoid it. Brandstatter lands with a cross. McCockiner will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Brandstatter misses with a leg kick and McCockiner counters with a straight right hand. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! McCockiner closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1# McCockiner checks a low kick from Brandstatter. A leg kick checked by McCockiner. Brandstatter scores with a jab to the jaw. Brandstatter looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Brandstatter looks to land a right hand but McCockiner moved out of range. Good leg kick by Brandstatter. Brandstatter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. A big right from McCockiner misses. A low kick lands for Brandstatter.
Brandstatter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McCockiner scores with a jab. Brandstatter acknowledges it with a nod of the head. McCockiner throws a body kick that misses. Brandstatter jabs McCockiner to the body, keeping him at a distance. McCockiner's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brandstatter connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McCockiner scrambles back to his feet. McCockiner lands the left hand. Barry McCockiner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Brandstatter moves out of range of the strikes. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! McCockiner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Brandstatter throws a big counter head kick but McCockiner avoids it with no problem. Brandstatter throws a jab when McCockiner was well out of range. Brandstatter lands a head shot. Brandstatter misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brandstatter connects with a jab. Brandstatter misses with an uppercut. McCockiner saw that one coming. Brandstatter throws a lazy body kick and McCockiner counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. McCockiner scores with a kick to the body.
Brandstatter thows a body kick. McCockiner tries to catch it but that hurt him. Brandstatter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Brandstatter scoring well with a low kick there.
McCockiner needs to keep his hands up - Brandstatter had a free shot at his head there. Brandstatter misses with a body kick. McCockiner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3# Brandstatter with a hook.#CL# McCockiner clinches up with Brandstatter and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2# Brandstatter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brandstatter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCockiner looks to score with a jab to the body but Brandstatter is just out of range. Brandstatter looks to score with a jab to the body but McCockiner is just out of range. McCockiner bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brandstatter's head backwards. The fighters circling - Brandstatter throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Brandstatter ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Brandstatter throws a quick inside leg kick. McCockiner moves out of range as Brandstatter throws a body kick.
It looked like McCockiner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. McCockiner fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Brandstatter on the side of the head. Brandstatter ducks under a wild hook from McCockiner. Brandstatter lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Brandstatter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T4# This has been an exciting period of action! McCockiner moves forwards but Brandstatter connects with a nice, crisp jab. McCockiner throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brandstatter on the side of the head. Brandstatter throws a nice looking combination but McCockiner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. McCockiner missing with a left hand there. Brandstatter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Brandstatter throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. McCockiner doesn't manage to clinch there - Brandstatter circles away.
An inside leg kick lands from Brandstatter. Brandstatter ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Brandstatter has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Brandstatter throws a wild body kick that McCockiner sees coming a mile off. Nice shot by Brandstatter. Brandstatter misses with a low kick. Brandstatter throws a looping overhand right but McCockiner ducks down to avoid it. Brandstatter pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Wolfgang Brandstatter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. That kick from Brandstatter tenderised McCockiner's leg. McCockiner is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that's the end of the fight! Wolfgang Brandstatter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Brandstatter 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30 Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30 Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wolfgang Brandstatter! Wolfgang Brandstatter decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
C49: Choo vs. Shamrock
Date: Jul 11, 2021 |
#R1# Mikhasevich cracks McCockiner with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT2#It looks like Barry McCockiner has been cut. Mikhasevich takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McCockiner throws a series of punches but Mikhasevich avoids them all with ease. Mikhasevich jabbing away but nothing is landing. McCockiner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mikhasevich. McCockiner misses with a double jab
and Mikhasevich counters with a right hand to the body. McCockiner throws a wild body kick that Mikhasevich sees coming a mile off. McCockiner slips a straight right by Mikhasevich. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mikhasevich with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McCockiner looks to score with a jab to the body but Mikhasevich is just out of range. McCockiner scores with a jab to the jaw. Mikhasevich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1# McCockiner looks to throw the jab but Mikhasevich is out of range. McCockiner lands a head shot. McCockiner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. McCockiner throws a hook to the side of Mikhasevich's head but Mikhasevich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Mikhasevich shapes to counter with a head kick. A jab from McCockiner misses. It seemed like Mikhasevich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. McCockiner misses with a lunging right hand
and Mikhasevich counters with a stiff right hand. Mikhasevich throws an overhand right that lands on McCockiner's shoulder, as McCockiner tries to avoid the shot. McCockiner lands with a good body shot. Mikhasevich throws a head kick that half lands.
#KD# McCockiner lands a left and a right that send Mikhasevich crashing to the mat, dazed. McCockiner thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Mikhasevich is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Mikhasevich on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Mikhasevich is still on wobbly legs! Can McCockiner finish him?#T2# McCockiner closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Mikhasevich out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Barry McCockiner! A relieved looking Barry McCockiner thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
C43: Orochi vs. James
Date: Jun 13, 2021 |
#R1# Marinov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Marinov swings for the body but McCockiner moves out of range.
Marinov thows a leg kick but McCockiner checks it and McCockiner counters with a slapping leg kick. Marinov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCockiner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. McCockiner just misses with a punch to the body.
Marinov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Marinov scores with a jab to the jaw. McCockiner throws a leg kick that misses. McCockiner takes a shot right to the bread basket. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Marinov throws a nice looking combination but McCockiner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Marinov backing away here, and McCockiner unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Marinov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marinov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. A jab from Marinov finds it's way through McCockiner's defenses. Marinov throws a jab but it's blocked by McCockiner. A little jabbing left from McCockiner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Marinov misses the jab. McCockiner looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Emil Marinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1# Marinov just misses with a punch to the body.
Marinov backing away here, and McCockiner unleashes a leg kick that just misses. McCockiner misses with a body shot.
Marinov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. McCockiner has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. McCockiner throws a chopping leg kick but Marinov manages to avoid taking any serious damage. McCockiner throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Marinov is looking to wear down McCockiner with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. A telegraphed right hand from Marinov misses the target. McCockiner takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. McCockiner blocks a head kick by Marinov.
Marinov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marinov backing away here, and McCockiner unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Marinov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCockiner. McCockiner pivots, looking for a leg kick but Marinov is out of range and McCockiner settles back down. Jab, jab by McCockiner - just one landing. Marinov walks into a stiff left hand from McCockiner. Marinov lands with an overhand left.#T2# Marinov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCockiner.
Marinov lands a nice leg kick that just misses McCockiner's sensitive parts. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! McCockiner lands a nice hook to Marinov's body. Marinov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. McCockiner throws a low kick but Marinov moves out of range easily. A looping hook to the body misses from Marinov. McCockiner does a little dance to reset his feet. Some wild striking there from Marinov.
Marinov gets off balance looking for a body kick and McCockiner counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Marinov thinking. Marinov looks to throw the jab but McCockiner is out of range. McCockiner looks like he wants to counter punch here. McCockiner tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Marinov is able to avoid easily. McCockiner slips a straight right by Marinov. Marinov tries to score with a low kick but McCockiner moves his leg out of the way. McCockiner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Marinov. Marinov connects with a crisp jab. #T3# McCockiner fails to land with a series of punches.
Good exchange - McCockiner coming out on top. McCockiner tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Marinov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. McCockiner moves out of range of the strikes. Marinov throws a hook but McCockiner blocks it. Marinov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCockiner. Marinov scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Nice defenses there by Marinov. McCockiner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marinov. Marinov throws a predictable looking body shot
and McCockiner counters with a right hand to the body. McCockiner checks a low kick from Marinov. Marinov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Marinov lands a head shot. Marinov misses the shot to the body. #T4# Marinov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Marinov. That's going to slow McCockiner down. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Marinov misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from McCockiner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. McCockiner blocks the body kick.
Marinov scores with a nice head shot. McCockiner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Marinov. Marinov lands with a straight right. McCockiner didn't see that one coming. Marinov throws a body kick that misses. A combination from McCockiner does no damage. McCockiner swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Marinov to counter with a crisp jab. Marinov lands a jab. A low kick from McCockiner is predictable there enabling Marinov to counter with a crisp jab. McCockiner throws a head kick that misses and Marinov counters with a lovely straight right hand! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Emil Marinov dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# A nice inside leg kick there by McCockiner. That's going to slow Marinov down. Marinov slips under a jab. McCockiner connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Marinov momentarily.
McCockiner throws a head kick that misses and Marinov counters with a nice body shot. Marinov gets off balance looking for a body kick and McCockiner counters with a nice leg kick. McCockiner throws a head kick but Marinov moves out of range.
Marinov thumps McCockiner with a low kick. Marinov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Marinov throws a sloppy body shot
and McCockiner counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. McCockiner throws a leg kick and Marinov counters with a solid body kick. McCockiner has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McCockiner there as he acknowledges the shot. Marinov scores with a kick to the midsection. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nice body kick there by Marinov. McCockiner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Emil Marinov is winning the standup battle so far.#T1# Marinov misses with a hook. McCockiner ducked under it nicely. McCockiner appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Marinov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Marinov connects with a nice looking jab.
McCockiner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. McCockiner just misses with a punch to the body.
Marinov looks to land a right hand but McCockiner moved out of range. McCockiner is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Marinov with a body shot. Marinov swings and misses with a shot to the body and McCockiner counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Marinov is lucky that one didn't land flush. Good shot there by McCockiner. McCockiner misses with an uppercut. McCockiner chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marinov can pounce on him.
McCockiner misses with a hook. Marinov ducked under it nicely. Marinov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. A solid body kick from Marinov. Marinov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCockiner can do to turn this around?#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! No joy there for McCockiner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McCockiner takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Marinov misses with a straight right. McCockiner appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. McCockiner thumps Marinov with a low kick. McCockiner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. McCockiner wants to land a leg kick but Marinov is out of range. An attempted straight right counter from Marinov misses the target. A big right from McCockiner misses. Marinov blocks a head kick by McCockiner.
And Marinov counters with a quick kick to the body but McCockiner blocks it. McCockiner throws a wild combination but nothing lands. McCockiner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marinov scores with a jab. McCockiner fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Marinov is out of range. Marinov lands a head shot.#T3# McCockiner throws a head kick that misses. Marinov is looking to counter punch. Marinov lands a nice looking body shot.
Marinov lands a slapping body shot.
McCockiner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Marinov lands a nice looking body shot.
Marinov just misses with a punch to the body.
McCockiner moves out of range as Marinov throws a body kick.
McCockiner was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Marinov scores with a shot to the body.
Marinov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCockiner. A slow jab from Marinov misses its intended target. McCockiner on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marinov. Marinov obviously looking to wear him down.
McCockiner moves out of range of the strikes. McCockiner throws a big counter head kick but Marinov avoids it with no problem. McCockiner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4# McCockiner takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. McCockiner misses with a jab, cross combination.
McCockiner throws a sloppy head kick and Marinov moves out of range easily. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Marinov throws a leg kick but McCockiner sees it coming and moves out of range. McCockiner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Marinov pushing out the jab but it's not landing. McCockiner misses with a body shot.
Marinov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCockiner. Marinov throws a solid leg kick but McCockiner takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Marinov. Marinov scores with a hook. McCockiner throws a right hand that Marinov ducks under and follows up with a left that Marinov also avoids with ease. McCockiner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Marinov checks a low kick from McCockiner. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Emil Marinov dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3# McCockiner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marinov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCockiner throws a head kick but Marinov moves out of range.
Marinov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCockiner tries a head kick but it misses.
Marinov loads up on a big right hand but McCockiner slips the punch. Marinov misses the jab. Marinov scoring well with a low kick there.
McCockiner misses with a lunging right hand
and Marinov counters with a slapping leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McCockiner throws a sloppy head kick and Marinov moves out of range easily. McCockiner loads up on a big right hand but Marinov slips the punch. Marinov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Marinov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCockiner sees it coming and avoids it easily. Marinov lands a jab to the nose.#T1# Marinov sizes up McCockiner with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Marinov connects with a solid leg kick. McCockiner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marinov. Marinov lands with a right hand. Marinov thuds his right hand into McCockiner's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. McCockiner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. McCockiner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marinov counters with a straight right hand. Marinov misses with a looping left. McCockiner throws a right hand that misses
and Marinov counters with a nice body kick. Marinov dodges the punch combination from McCockiner.
McCockiner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Marinov with a jab. Barry McCockiner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Marinov looks to land a right hand but McCockiner moved out of range. Marinov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Marinov lands with a right hand. McCockiner bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Marinov's head. A big left from McCockiner misses. McCockiner moves away from the strike by Marinov. Marinov clobbers McCockiner with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Marinov lands with a hook. McCockiner tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. The fighters circle momentarily. Marinov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Marinov catches McCockiner with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Marinov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. McCockiner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marinov. Marinov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T3# McCockiner feints a jab promting Marinov to slip. McCockiner then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Marinov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. McCockiner throws a head kick that misses. Marinov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. McCockiner moves out of range as Marinov throws a body kick.
Marinov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Marinov connects with a crisp jab. Good leg kick by Marinov. McCockiner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Some bone on bone action there as Marinov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. McCockiner has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Marinov. Marinov looks for the body kick but McCockiner saw that one coming. McCockiner just misses with a punch to the body.
Marinov throws a poor cross that misses
and McCockiner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. McCockiner walks forward, straight into a front kick from Marinov.#T4# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Marinov throws a hook to the side of McCockiner's head but McCockiner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. McCockiner fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Marinov checks it well. Marinov throwing a counter right hand but McCockiner manages to avoid it. Marinov keeps McCockiner at a distance using the push kick. Marinov sizes up McCockiner with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Marinov misses with a low kick as McCockiner jumps back. A shot to the liver by Marinov. Beautiful body shot. Marinov lands a slapping body shot.
Marinov avoids the head kick by McCockiner.
McCockiner takes a kick to the side of the head. Marinov misses with a hook. Marinov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Marinov thuds his shin into the meat of McCockiner's side. A jab from Marinov does it's job there.
And that's the end of the fight! Emil Marinov showed his dominance in that final round. Well Marinov 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emil Marinov! Emil Marinov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
C31: Chlen vs. Sonni
Date: Apr 18, 2021 |
#R1# Trucks looks for the body kick but McCockiner saw that one coming. McCockiner lands with a good body shot.#CL2# Trucks has taken the fight to the clinch.
Trucks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Trucks tries to work over McCockiner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC# McCockiner breaks from the clinch.
Trucks lands a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Barry McCockiner has been cut. Trucks has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McCockiner. McCockiner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Trucks. McCockiner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. McCockiner moves out of range as Trucks throws a body kick.
McCockiner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A big left from Trucks misses. Trucks moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Trucks avoids the head kick by McCockiner.
Trucks thinks about the counter body kick. A head kick misses from Trucks. McCockiner is looking to counter with head kicks. Trucks looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1# McCockiner bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. McCockiner walks into a left hand. Trucks darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Trucks slips a straight right by McCockiner. Trucks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McCockiner doesn't seem bothered though. Trucks misses with a leg kick letting McCockiner counter with a right hand. Trucks throws a leg kick and McCockiner counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Trucks just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from McCockiner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Trucks looks to land a left hand but McCockiner moved out of range nicely. McCockiner tried to counter with a leg kick but Trucks avoided it. Trucks swings widly with a right hand
and McCockiner counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Trucks tries to land a front kick but McCockiner steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. 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! Trucks looks to land a right hand but McCockiner moved out of range. Trucks throws a leg kick and McCockiner counters with a flying knee. Nice. #T2# McCockiner avoids the body shot from Trucks.
McCockiner throwing a counter right hand but Trucks manages to avoid it. McCockiner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#It looks like Derek Trucks has been cut. Trucks blocks a head kick by McCockiner.
Trucks misses with a series of wild punches.
McCockiner scores with a hook. Nice shot by McCockiner. McCockiner misses with an uppercut. Trucks saw that one coming. Trucks smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. McCockiner moves out of range of the strikes. McCockiner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Derek Trucks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Trucks misses with a looping right. Trucks takes one on the button.#T3# Trucks is looking to take this fight into the clinch. McCockiner half committed to a counter leg kick. Trucks throws a nice outside leg kick. #KD# McCockiner lands a big right hand that sends Trucks crashing to the mat! McCockiner stays standing though and waves Trucks back to his feet!#ROC#Trucks is rocked! McCockiner lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Trucks up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs McCockiner from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Trucks's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Barry McCockiner! Barry McCockiner decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
C24: Gee vs. Overflow
Date: Mar 20, 2021 |
#R1# McCockiner misses with a hook. Cruz shoots for a double leg takedown but McCockiner sprawls well. He's pushed Cruz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. McCockiner misses with an uppercut. McCockiner connects with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Ricardo Cruz has been cut. McCockiner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. McCockiner lands a jab to Cruz's midsection. Cruz dives in and grabs McCockiner's left leg, looking for a takedown. McCockiner pushes down on Cruz's head and hops out. Cruz has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Cruz shoots in looking for a takedown. McCockiner tries to sprawl out of it but Cruz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McCockiner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Barry McCockiner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Cruz. McCockiner loads up on a big right hand but Cruz slips the punch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McCockiner connects with a nice looking jab.
Cruz shoots for a double leg takedown but McCockiner sprawls well. He's pushed Cruz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. McCockiner appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Barry McCockiner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. McCockiner misses with an uppercut. Cruz saw that one coming. Cruz tries for a takedown but McCockiner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. McCockiner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Cruz moves away from the strike by McCockiner. #T1# Cruz ducks under a wild hook from McCockiner. McCockiner stuffs the takedown. McCockiner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McCockiner keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McCockiner has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Undisputed in the buildup to the fight. Cruz avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Nice defenses there by Cruz. McCockiner jabbing away but nothing is landing. McCockiner with a hook. Cruz ducks under a wild hook from McCockiner.#TD2# Cruz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McCockiner sprawls well initially but Cruz persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2# Cruz is working for a submission of some sort.
Cruz drops an elbow to the side of McCockiner's head. #T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! McCockiner is trying to get back to full guard. Cruz is trying to control. McCockiner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2# Cruz is looking for a kimura here.
Cruz is looking to take a break and control but McCockiner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. McCockiner wants to get back to his feet. McCockiner wants to improve his position but Cruz is controlling well.
Cruz wants to take a breather but McCockiner is having none of it. Cruz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3# McCockiner is looking for a sweep. Cruz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2# Cruz is working for a kimura but McCockiner is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2# Cruz seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead McCockiner has recovered full guard. McCockiner wants to sweep but no luck. Cruz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. McCockiner is trying to keep Cruz in close.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. McCockiner keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully. Cruz throwing strikes from guard but McCockiner blocks nicely. Cruz wants to pass the guard but McCockiner is keeping the position.#T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Cruz wants to control from the top but McCockiner keeps moving. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Cruz works over McCockiner with some ground and pound from guard. Cruz tries to free his leg and advance position but McCockiner is retaining full guard. McCockiner looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but McCockiner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Cruz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barry McCockiner dominated that round. The cut man is working on Ricardo Cruz's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# McCockiner throws a head kick that misses. Cruz misses with a takedown attempt - McCockiner sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. An attempted straight right counter from McCockiner misses the target. Cruz fails with the takedown and McCockiner counters with a nice uppercut. McCockiner lands a lovely overhand right. Ricardo Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Cruz blocks a head kick by McCockiner.
#TD2# Cruz feints and as McCockiner raises his hands in defense, Cruz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. McCockiner is trying to control the position but Cruz postures up. McCockiner wants to get back to his feet but Cruz is in a dominant position and won't allow it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cruz passes easily into side control. Nice work. McCockiner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cruz can do to turn this around? McCockiner is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cruz off and has taken his back! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! McCockiner is not going to allow Cruz to sit and survive in this position. #T1# Cruz wants to escape the position.
McCockiner trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Cruz doesn't escape. McCockiner is trying to stick to Cruz's back but Cruz is turning into McCockiner. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in McCockiner's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Cruz. Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but McCockiner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Cruz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Cruz postures up.
Cruz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Cruz trying to control but McCockiner is working from the bottom. McCockiner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2# McCockiner managing to control the position. Cruz stays in close to McCockiner's body and controls the position. Cruz trying to control but McCockiner is working from the bottom. Cruz working some strikes from top position. McCockiner keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully. McCockiner looking for a sweep. Not yet McCockiner, not yet. Cruz trying to control but McCockiner is working from the bottom. Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCockiner is keeping the position for now. Cruz wants to control from the top but McCockiner keeps moving. #T3# Cruz connects with a couple of short punches. Cruz passes McCockiner's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2# Cruz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McCockiner tries to get to full guard but Cruz has control of the leg. #SUB2# Cruz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McCockiner defends it well. #SUB2# Cruz seems to be working for a kimura but McCockiner defends the submission attempt. Cruz wants to take a breather but McCockiner is having none of it. Cruz wants to pass the guard but McCockiner is defending well. #T4##SUB2# Cruz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McCockiner is just riding it out for now. Cruz eventually gives up the hold. McCockiner wants to control but Cruz is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2# Cruz is looking for a kimura here.
McCockiner slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Cruz trying to control but McCockiner is working from the bottom. Cruz passes McCockiner's left leg - he's now in half guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ricardo Cruz will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Ricardo Cruz'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. This is the final round!#R3# McCockiner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. McCockiner missing with a left hand there. Cruz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Cruz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McCockiner but McCockiner pushes him off and we're back to square one. McCockiner looks to score with a jab to the body but Cruz is just out of range. McCockiner throws out a loose jab but Cruz uses good head movement to avoid it. McCockiner is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Cruz blocks a jab. McCockiner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. McCockiner lands a nice looking body shot.
Cruz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Barry McCockiner is winning the standup battle so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cruz goes for a double leg but McCockiner avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McCockiner continues to drive forward. McCockiner misses with an uppercut. Cruz saw that one coming. Cruz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. McCockiner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Barry McCockiner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Cruz. Cruz tries for a takedown but McCockiner circles away easily and McCockiner counters with a left to the body. Cruz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Cruz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. McCockiner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. McCockiner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Cruz staying out of range there. Cruz shoots for a double leg takedown but McCockiner sprawls well. He's pushed Cruz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. McCockiner is looking to counter punch. Cruz fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Cruz tries for a takedown but McCockiner circles away easily and McCockiner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A telegraphed right hand from McCockiner misses the target. #KD# McCockiner lands a big head kick that sends Cruz tumbling to the mat! McCockiner takes a step backwards and waves Cruz back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Cruz is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Ricardo Cruz's cut even more. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. McCockiner lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Cruz up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs McCockiner from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Cruz's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Barry McCockiner! Our winner, Barry McCockiner, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Combate 17: Adonis vs. Jako
Date: Feb 13, 2021 |
#R1# Steve misses with a hook
and McCockiner counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Steve has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kevin Spacey`s Basement of Doom in the buildup to the fight. Steve chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McCockiner can pounce on him.
McCockiner lands a jab. Steve staying out of range there. Steve is looking to counter the offense by McCockiner and move into the clinch. Steve misses with a kick to the body and McCockiner counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Chris Steve has been cut. Steve lands a right hook to the body.
Steve on the wrong end of a nice hook. McCockiner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! McCockiner shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT#It looks like Barry McCockiner has been cut. McCockiner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some bone on bone action there as Steve checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Steve lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Steve tries to clinch there but McCockiner circles away.
McCockiner wants to slow Steve down by chopping away at his legs. McCockiner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Steve listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Steve is looking to take this fight into the clinch. McCockiner swats away the attempt to clinch by Steve.#T1# Steve scores with a punch to the head.#CL# Steve fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McCockiner, pushing him back against the cage. McCockiner using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Steve has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steve creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. McCockiner throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Steve blocks it with crossed arms. McCockiner misses with a knee strike.
McCockiner with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Steve lands an elbow just above McCockiner 's eye. #CUT#That has opened up Barry McCockiner's cut even more. McCockiner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Steve. #ROC#McCockiner is rocked! A shot in the inside from Steve. McCockiner is still on wobbly legs! Can Steve finish him? Steve lands a damaging elbow. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. McCockiner tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Steve throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. McCockiner looks winded! Steve pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns McCockiner! Steve unloads with more strikes and McCockiner sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Steve! Chris Steve decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Combate 13: Rahim vs. Kazuma 2
Date: Jan 16, 2021 |
#R1# Parmesan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. McCockiner scoring well with a low kick there.
Parmesan has his takedown stuffed and McCockiner counters with a nice low kick that buckles Parmesan's knee momentarily. Parmesan connects with a good right hand that stumbles McCockiner. McCockiner circles away out of range and recomposes himself. A swing and a miss from Parmesan. McCockiner throws a nice inside leg kick. McCockiner does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Parmesan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Parmesan scoring well with a low kick there.
Parmesan throws a leg kick but McCockiner moved away. McCockiner flicks out a counter leg kick but Parmesan steps away. McCockiner throws a chopping leg kick but Parmesan manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Parmesan just misses with a punch to the body.
McCockiner follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Parmesan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1# McCockiner takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#TD# Parmesan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McCockiner to the ground. Parmesan is now in McCockiner's guard. McCockiner wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Parmesan manages to pass to side control. Parmesan thows a huge punch but McCockiner dodges it nicely.
#SUB# Parmesan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McCockiner sees it coming and defends easily. McCockiner gets full guard. McCockiner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Parmesan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. McCockiner is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Parmesan lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2# Parmesan works over McCockiner with some ground and pound from guard. Parmesan landing some decent shots from guard. Parmesan stands up over McCockiner, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. McCockiner controlling Parmesan's posture. Parmesan throws a big right hand that misses. Parmesan throws a big right hand that misses. McCockiner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. McCockiner working a defensive guard but Parmesan passes into half guard.
Parmesan is thwarting McCockiner's attempts to control the position. McCockiner is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Parmesan is staying active.#T3# McCockiner wants to get back to his feet. Parmesan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Ground and pound from Parmesan. McCockiner keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. McCockiner wants to get back to full guard. Parmesan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. McCockiner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. McCockiner controlling the position well. #SUB# Parmesan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4# McCockiner trying to hold on to Parmesan's head to control him but Parmesan postures up.
#SUB# Parmesan is trying to work for a kimura but McCockiner is defending well.
#SUB# Parmesan wants to work for an arm triangle but McCockiner is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McCockiner taking some punishment here, with Parmesan in his half guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gene Parmesan dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# McCockiner jabs Parmesan right on the nose. Parmesan blinks but takes it well. McCockiner misses with a low kick as Parmesan jumps back. Parmesan throws a lazy uppercut
and McCockiner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Parmesan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A little jabbing left from McCockiner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Parmesan is looking to chop away at McCockiner's legs. McCockiner connects with an inside leg kick. Parmesan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCockiner can do to turn this around? Parmesan throws a head kick but McCockiner moves out of range.
McCockiner scores with a decent looking hook. McCockiner looks to throw the jab but Parmesan is out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Parmesan scores with a crisp jab that stopped McCockiner in his tracks. #CUT#It looks like Barry McCockiner has been cut. McCockiner misses with a looping right. Parmesan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. McCockiner misses with a body kick. Barry McCockiner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1# Parmesan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Parmesan tries for a takedown but McCockiner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. McCockiner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Parmesan. McCockiner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Parmesan. And an attempted straight right on the counter from McCockiner! But no joy. McCockiner misses with a looping left. Parmesan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McCockiner counters with a right hand to the body. Parmesan lands with a shot to the body. Decent striking displayed by McCockiner there. Parmesan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McCockiner to score with a decent uppercut. Parmesan throws a body punch but McCockiner moves out of range. McCockiner is looking to clinch. McCockiner throws a leg kick but Parmesan sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T2# Parmesan misses with a body punch
and McCockiner counters with a low kick, right behind Parmesan 's knee. McCockiner lands a leg kick that knocks Parmesan off balance momentarily. McCockiner lands with a good body shot. 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! Parmesan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Parmesan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. McCockiner is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Parmesan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McCockiner throws a body punch but Parmesan moves out of range. Barry McCockiner seems to be getting the better of the standup. McCockiner moves away from the strike by Parmesan. A looping hook to the body misses from Parmesan. McCockiner does a little dance to reset his feet. McCockiner takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T3# Parmesan throws a body shot but no joy. Parmesan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McCockiner. Parmesan lands with an uppercut that bounces McCockiner off the cage and back into range. Parmesan takes a swing at McCockiner's ribcage but misses. McCockiner flicks out a counter leg kick but Parmesan steps away. McCockiner blocks the body kick.
Nice jab there from Parmesan. McCockiner just misses with a punch to the body.
McCockiner lands a jab to the head.
McCockiner fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. McCockiner lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A slapping leg kick lands for McCockiner.
Parmesan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Parmesan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4# The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! McCockiner tries to score with a low kick but Parmesan moves his leg out of the way. Parmesan ducks right into an uppercut from McCockiner. Parmesan fails with a takedown attempt. Parmesan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McCockiner. McCockiner getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#TD# Parmesan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McCockiner sprawls well initially but Parmesan persists and gets the takedown into half guard. McCockiner tries to kick Parmesan off in order to stand up. Parmesan Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. McCockiner wants to control but Parmesan postures up. McCockiner is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Parmesan working away. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barry McCockiner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Barry McCockiner's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD# Parmesan scores with a takedown into McCockiner's guard. McCockiner wriggles free and stands up. McCockiner throws a hook but Parmesan blocks it. McCockiner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Parmesan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
McCockiner stuffs the takedown attempt from Parmesan. Parmesan gets slowly back to his feet. McCockiner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. McCockiner misses with a lunging right hand
and Parmesan counters with a nice leg kick. 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! Parmesan just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1# A jab from Parmesan finds it's way through McCockiner's defenses. McCockiner slaps away a takedown attempt from Parmesan, before circling back to the center of the mat. McCockiner lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. McCockiner thumps Parmesan with a low kick. Parmesan misses with a looping right. Parmesan shoots and misses and McCockiner counters with a left to the body. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gene Parmesan. That's going to take a lot out of him. Parmesan misses with a wild body shot. A little jabbing left from McCockiner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. McCockiner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Parmesan. McCockiner swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Parmesan. Parmesan scores with a spinning back kick!#T2# Parmesan on the wrong end of a nice hook. Parmesan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! McCockiner lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. McCockiner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. McCockiner lands a jab to Parmesan's midsection. Parmesan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McCockiner. Parmesan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCockiner. McCockiner lands a glancing blow to the side of Parmesan's head. Parmesan slips under a jab. Parmesan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. McCockiner explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T3# McCockiner scores with a leg kick.
McCockiner wants to clinch. Parmesan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCockiner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Parmesan. McCockiner tries to clinch but Parmesan moves out of range. McCockiner tests Parmesan's chin there with a solid looking shot. McCockiner throws a good cross that connects.
Parmesan fails with the takedown and McCockiner counters with a nice leg kick. #T4# Parmesan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCockiner appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. A good leg kick by McCockiner. McCockiner lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. McCockiner has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Parmesan misses with a straight left. McCockiner stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McCockiner wants it to stay on the feet. McCockiner looks to land a left hand but Parmesan moved out of range nicely. McCockiner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. McCockiner scores with a slapping inside leg kick. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Parmesan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCockiner sees it coming and avoids it easily. McCockiner misses with a straight right.
And that's the end of the fight! Barry McCockiner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think McCockiner has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29 Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29 Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry McCockiner! A victorious Barry McCockiner thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CFN7: Severini vs. Carvalho
Date: Dec 19, 2020 |
#R1##CL# McCockiner gets a clinch. Vendarra is looking to break free of the clinch but McCockiner has double underhooks. Knees to the body from McCockiner.
#BC2# Vendarra pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. McCockiner is leaning against Vendarra and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC# McCockiner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Vendarra has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. McCockiner lands a jab to the head.
McCockiner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vendarra looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL# Vendarra gets tackled into the cage by McCockiner. McCockiner maintains the clinch. McCockiner unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vendarra lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Vendarra is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. McCockiner lands on the inside with an uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Vendarra has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. McCockiner with a knee to the head.
A short right from McCockiner. Vendarra misses with the head strike.
McCockiner using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vendarra has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vendarra has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Vendarra is trying to break the clinch but McCockiner has him pressed against the cage. #T1# McCockiner throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. McCockiner misses with a short punch on the inside. McCockiner lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vendarra or not. McCockiner lands a hook that snaps the head of Vendarra backwards. McCockiner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McCockiner using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vendarra looks winded! McCockiner prevents Vendarra from breaking the clinch. McCockiner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vendarra blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. McCockiner keeps control of Vendarra as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. A nice left hand lands by McCockiner.
McCockiner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. McCockiner tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice right hand lands inside from McCockiner. A quick uppercut on the inside from McCockiner. McCockiner taking a breather. McCockiner tries a knee to the head but Vendarra blocks it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! McCockiner landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vendarra avoiding damage as McCockiner throws knees to the body.
#BC2# Vendarra's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Vendarra takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McCockiner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. McCockiner is looking to clinch but Vendarra is avoiding it.
#CL# McCockiner moves into the clinch. McCockiner looking to throw knees to the head but Vendarra is blocking nicely.
McCockiner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vendarra backwards. #BC2# Vendarra breaks the clinch.
McCockiner buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That kick from McCockiner tenderised Vendarra's leg. Vendarra is trying to keep his angry face on. McCockiner throws out a leg kick but Vendarra moves out of range and McCockiner only half commits. Vendarra appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3# McCockiner throws a leg kick that is checked and Vendarra counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. McCockiner thumps Vendarra with a low kick. McCockiner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. McCockiner misses with an attempted mid kick.
McCockiner scores with a jab to the jaw. Vendarra takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. McCockiner scores with a body shot.
McCockiner checks a low kick from Vendarra. Vendarra moves out of range as McCockiner throws a body kick.
McCockiner scores with a slapping inside leg kick. McCockiner lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. McCockiner with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T4# The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Nice shot lands for McCockiner. McCockiner wants to clinch. Vendarra looks like he wants to counter punch here. Good leg kick by McCockiner. McCockiner throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vendarra. McCockiner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. A looping hook to the body misses from McCockiner. Vendarra does a little dance to reset his feet. McCockiner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Vendarra throws a body kick that misses and McCockiner counters with a nice body shot. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barry McCockiner dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##KD# McCockiner lands a big head kick that sends Vendarra tumbling to the mat! McCockiner takes a step backwards and waves Vendarra back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Vendarra is rocked! McCockiner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vendarra can do to turn this around?#CL# McCockiner drives through and clinches with Vendarra against the cage.
Vendarra is still on wobbly legs! Can McCockiner finish him? McCockiner throws a knee to the head but misses.
McCockiner lands with a short shot to the head. Vendarra is trying to push McCockiner away but McCockiner has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2# Vendarra pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. McCockiner drops Vendarra with a huge uppercut! Vendarra drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. McCockiner is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barry McCockiner! After winning the bout, Barry McCockiner thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CEC 697
Date: Oct 24, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! McCockiner ducks under a wild hook from Glass. Glass tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCockiner was well out of range. Poor timing from Glass. A big right from McCockiner misses. Glass tries to clinch there but McCockiner circles away.
McCockiner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Glass takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Glass smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Barry McCockiner has been cut. McCockiner connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Desmond Glass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Glass ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCockiner moves away. Glass scores with a shot to the body.
Glass fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McCockiner on the side of the head. Glass is looking to chop away at McCockiner's legs. McCockiner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This has been an exciting period of action! McCockiner checks a leg kick nicely. Glass throws a low kick but McCockiner avoids it. McCockiner scores with a hook to the body. Glass takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Glass misses with an uppercut. McCockiner saw that one coming. A little jabbing left from McCockiner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Glass moves away from the strike by McCockiner. Glass tried to counter with a leg kick but McCockiner avoided it. A punch lands to the side of McCockiner 's head but he takes it in his stride. Glass lands with an uppercut that bounces McCockiner off the cage and back into range.#T1# McCockiner avoids a kick to the body.
McCockiner swats away the attempt to clinch by Glass. A big right from McCockiner misses. McCockiner lunges at Glass with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Glass's hand. McCockiner jabbing away but nothing is landing. Glass tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McCockiner is able to avoid easily. McCockiner with a nice cross. Glass missing with a left hand there. McCockiner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A countering left hand to the body from McCockiner misses. A slapping body kick lands there for McCockiner. Glass throws a shot from downtown. McCockiner moves away and avoids it. Glass punishes McCockiner's body with a nice straight punch. McCockiner throws a jab but it's blocked by Glass. Glass misses with an uppercut. McCockiner saw that one coming. McCockiner looks like he wants to counter punch here. McCockiner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from McCockiner misses the target. McCockiner lands with a shot to the body. McCockiner getting the better of the striking in that exchange. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A low kick from Glass is predictable there and McCockiner counters with a nice uppercut. #T2# Glass throws a leg kick that is checked and McCockiner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. McCockiner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. McCockiner connects with a body shot that sends Glass's belly button to the back. McCockiner misses with a straight right. Glass waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCockiner. McCockiner throws a body kick that misses. Glass rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McCockiner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. McCockiner walks into a stiff left hand from Glass. Glass needs to keep his hands up - McCockiner had a free shot at his head there. Glass lands with a nice body punch. Glass takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Glass misses the body punch enabling McCockiner to counter with a crisp jab. Glass scores with a sloppy right hand. McCockiner should have avoided that one. #CUT#That has opened up Barry McCockiner's cut even more. McCockiner connects with a body shot. Glass lands a jab to the nose.#ROC#McCockiner is rocked! Glass knocks out McCockiner with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Glass before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Glass picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Desmond Glass! Desmond Glass took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KOMBAT KLOTHING for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
CEC: NEW ERA
Date: Oct 03, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! McCockiner throws a looping overhand right but Trump ducks down to avoid it. A big right from Trump misses. Trump lands a body shot.
A lazy left from McCockiner finds it's target. McCockiner throws a body punch but Trump moves out of range. A nice leg kick from Trump, right into the meat of the thigh.
Trump looks to score with a jab to the body but McCockiner is just out of range. McCockiner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Trump throws out the jab. McCockiner appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. A slow jab from McCockiner misses its intended target. Trump tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. McCockiner slips under a jab from Trump. Trump misses with a shot to the body and McCockiner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. A cross from McCockiner lands. Trump uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCockiner. Trump uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCockiner. Trump swings for the body but McCockiner moves out of range.
Trump misses with a body shot.
McCockiner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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! Trump tries to land a leg kick but McCockiner saw it coming and moves away.
#T1# McCockiner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCockiner thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Trump if he has to take too many more of those.
McCockiner tried to score with a low kick but Trump checks it. Trump tries to counter by clinching up but McCockiner breaks away and moves out of range. McCockiner misses with an uppercut. Trump saw that one coming. McCockiner throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Some bone on bone action there as McCockiner checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Trump's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McCockiner connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Trump scrambles back to his feet. McCockiner with a hook. McCockiner throws a body punch but Trump moves out of range. Trump lands a leg kick that knocks McCockiner off balance momentarily. Decent striking displayed by McCockiner there. Trump paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Trump misses with a looping right. Trump is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCockiner. A swing and a miss from McCockiner. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Trump moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Trump ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCockiner moves away. Trump lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2# A swing and a miss from McCockiner. Trump takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McCockiner throws a head kick that misses. Trump keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCockiner. Trump's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McCockiner connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Trump scrambles back to his feet. Trump turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. McCockiner has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McCockiner there as he acknowledges the shot. McCockiner ducks under a wild hook from Trump. Trump throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trump misses with a two punch combination.
Trump misses with a wild body shot. McCockiner unleashes a big counter combination but Trump bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. McCockiner lands a nice shot that snaps Trump's head back.
Trump loads up on a big right hand but McCockiner slips the punch. McCockiner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trump moves away. Trump lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Trump seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. McCockiner wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. McCockiner is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Trump had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Nice shot by McCockiner.#T3# McCockiner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Trump takes a swing at McCockiner's ribcage but misses. A jab lands there for McCockiner. McCockiner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trump moves away. As McCockiner tries to get set, Trump tries to push him back and clinch up but McCockiner manages to avoid the attempt. McCockiner misses with a straight left. Trump lands a slapping body shot.
McCockiner scores with a crisp jab that stopped Trump in his tracks. Trump throws out a token jab with nothing on it. McCockiner has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Trump scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. McCockiner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trump moves away. Trump is looking to wear down McCockiner with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Trump throws a body punch but McCockiner moves out of range. Trump backing away here, and McCockiner unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Trump fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McCockiner is out of range. Donald Trump seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. McCockiner throws a jab but it's blocked by Trump. McCockiner scores with a jab to the jaw. Good standup being displayed there by Trump as he connects with a hook. McCockiner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Trump. Trump thuds a left hand into McCockiner's body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Trump wants to slow McCockiner down by chopping away at his legs. #T4# Trump dips down and scores with a jab to the body. McCockiner lands with a kick to the temple. Trump shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" McCockiner avoids the body shot from Trump.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McCockiner! But no joy. Trump misses with an uppercut. McCockiner tests Trump's chin there with a solid looking shot. Trump bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McCockiner's head backwards. McCockiner misses with a wild body shot. Trump throws out a loose jab but McCockiner uses good head movement to avoid it. Trump scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McCockiner doesn't seem bothered though. Trump dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Trump throws an off balance right hand
and McCockiner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Trump changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. McCockiner takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. McCockiner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Trump. Trump lands with a good body shot. McCockiner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Trump. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Barry McCockiner will probably get the nod. 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# Trump throws an off balance right hand
enabling McCockiner to counter with a crisp jab. Trump connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. McCockiner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barry McCockiner seems to be getting the better of the standup. Trump throws a leg kick but McCockiner moved away. A looping hook to the body misses from Trump. McCockiner does a little dance to reset his feet. Trump moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Trump misses with a body shot.
Trump tests McCockiner's chin there with a solid looking shot. McCockiner lands a jab to the nose. Trump ducks under a wild hook from McCockiner. Trump throws out a token jab with nothing on it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Trump throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Trump. That's going to slow McCockiner down. A big left from McCockiner misses. Trump misses the jab. Trump throws a nice outside leg kick. McCockiner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1# A big left from McCockiner misses. McCockiner looks to land a left hand but Trump moved out of range nicely. McCockiner uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. McCockiner throws a right hand that Trump ducks under and follows up with a left that Trump also avoids with ease. McCockiner thows a left - swing and a miss! Trump throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trump scores with the left hand. McCockiner knows he should have avoided that one. McCockiner misses with a hook. Trump has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McCockiner finds it's way round the side to connect with Trump's head. Trump misses with a body shot.
Trump throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trump throws a leg kick which misses McCockiner's front leg but catches the back leg as McCockiner tries to avoid it. Good leg kick by Trump. McCockiner missing with a left hand there. Trump was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Trump misses with a wild body shot. Trump closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. McCockiner staying out of range there.#T2# 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! McCockiner throws an off balance right hand
#CL# and Trump counters by moving into the clinch. Trump goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Trump tries to work over McCockiner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. McCockiner swings wildly with an uppercut but Trump uses good head movement to avoid it. Trump tries to work over McCockiner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. McCockiner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McCockiner tries to work over Trump's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. McCockiner has had enough of the clinch but Trump keeps him there for the moment. McCockiner throws a punch but it's blocked by Trump. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. McCockiner tries a body shot but Trump blocks it.
Trump makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. McCockiner tries to work over Trump's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. McCockiner misses with a punch to the body.
Trump digs a right hand underneath McCockiner's ribcage. McCockiner let out a lung full of air as it connected. A short body shot lands from Trump as the two fighters clinch.
McCockiner is breathing heavily. Trump lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McCockiner lands a body shot. Trump looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. McCockiner takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Barry McCockiner has been cut. Trump pushes McCockiner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Trump blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3# Trump misses with a punch to the body.
Trump pushes McCockiner back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Trump lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Trump. A quick uppercut on the inside from Trump. Trump throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McCockiners head. With the fighters up against the cage, Trump throws an elbow but misses. Trump scores with a hook to the body. Donald Trump has scored more points in the clinch so far. Trump lands a hook to the side of the head. A nice glancing elbow lands by Trump. Trump tries to work over McCockiner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Trump misses with an elbow over the top. Trump lands a body punch in the clinch. Trump lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McCockiner. Trump scores with a shot to the side of McCockiner's head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A right hand to the body from Trump.
Trump lands an elbow just above McCockiner 's eye. Trump lands a body punch. Trump lands a damaging elbow. #ROC#McCockiner is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Barry McCockiner's cut even more. McCockiner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! McCockiner is still on wobbly legs! Can Trump finish him? Trump lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4# Trump lands with a light punch inside. A short right from Trump. McCockiner is pressed against the cage. Trump pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts McCockiner! Two more big strikes from Trump and McCockiner crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Donald Trump! Donald Trump 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:
SYN King's Road
Date: Aug 14, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ko Nachi on the wrong end of a nice jab. A cross from McCockiner lands. Ko Nachi delivers a nice body kick. McCockiner throws a half hearted mid kick. Ko Nachi throws a low kick but McCockiner avoids it. Rigel Ko Nachi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. McCockiner is looking to land body kicks. Ko Nachi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Ko Nachi lands a slapping body shot.
Ko Nachi lands with a nice body punch. McCockiner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ko Nachi. McCockiner thuds a left hand into Ko Nachi's body. Ko Nachi lands a really nice looking cross but McCockiner seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! McCockiner misses with an uppercut. Ko Nachi slips under a jab from McCockiner. McCockiner misses with a body shot.
McCockiner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ko Nachi. Ko Nachi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCockiner looks to land a body kick but Ko Nachi moved away. McCockiner lands a nice shot to the body.
We've been told by Ko Nachi's head coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. McCockiner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1# Ko Nachi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McCockiner. Ko Nachi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McCockiner on the side of the head. McCockiner avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Nice cross by Ko Nachi. McCockiner has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Ko Nachi misses with a body kick. McCockiner throws a body shot but no joy. McCockiner scores with a nice body kick.
McCockiner staying out of range there. McCockiner throws a lazy right hand but Ko Nachi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Ko Nachi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCockiner.
Ko Nachi takes a body punch but keeps moving. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McCockiner lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ko Nachi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ko Nachi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Ko Nachi blocks a jab. Jab, jab by Ko Nachi - just one landing. Ko Nachi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McCockiner on the side of the head. 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! That kick from McCockiner tenderised Ko Nachi's leg. Ko Nachi is trying to keep his angry face on. McCockiner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2# McCockiner swings for the body but Ko Nachi moves out of range.
Ko Nachi is looking to counter punch. McCockiner throws a lazy right hand but Ko Nachi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Ko Nachi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Ko Nachi works the jab nicely. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McCockiner checks a leg kick. McCockiner throws an overhand right that lands on Ko Nachi's shoulder, as Ko Nachi tries to avoid the shot. Ko Nachi misses with a hook
and McCockiner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. McCockiner finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McCockiner throws out a leg kick but Ko Nachi moves out of range and McCockiner only half commits. It appears Ko Nachi was looking to counter with a kick there. Ko Nachi misses the jab. McCockiner takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McCockiner thuds his shin into the meat of Ko Nachi's side. McCockiner throws a nice inside leg kick. McCockiner swats away the attempt to clinch by Ko Nachi. It seemed like McCockiner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Good leg kick by Ko Nachi. #T3# McCockiner throws a right hand that Ko Nachi ducks under and follows up with a left that Ko Nachi also avoids with ease. McCockiner misses the shot to the body. McCockiner takes a body punch but keeps moving. McCockiner misses with a body shot
and Ko Nachi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. McCockiner looks to score with a jab to the body but Ko Nachi is just out of range. Ko Nachi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ko Nachi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McCockiner throws a hook to the side of Ko Nachi's head but Ko Nachi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2# McCockiner moves into the clinch. A nice left hand lands by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ko Nachi swings wildly with an uppercut but McCockiner uses good head movement to avoid it. Ko Nachi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ko Nachi lands a nice uppercut.#BC2# McCockiner breaks from the clinch.
Ko Nachi feints and then cracks McCockiner's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McCockiner down. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ko Nachi connects with a good right hand that stumbles McCockiner. McCockiner circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4# Ko Nachi connects with the punch. McCockiner throws a body shot but no joy. McCockiner throws a lazy right hand but Ko Nachi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Ko Nachi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Ko Nachi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Ko Nachi lands with a nice body kick. McCockiner throws a half hearted mid kick. Ko Nachi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Ko Nachi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McCockiner makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Ko Nachi lands a nice looking kick to the body. McCockiner takes a step back to recover. Ko Nachi lands a body shot.
McCockiner walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Ko Nachi on the wrong end of a nice jab. A head kick misses from McCockiner. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ko Nachi looks to score with a jab to the body but McCockiner is just out of range. McCockiner throws a body punch but Ko Nachi moves out of range. McCockiner misses with a kick to the body.
Ko Nachi wants to slow McCockiner down by chopping away at his legs. 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 Rigel Ko Nachi will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# McCockiner takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. McCockiner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ko Nachi. Ko Nachi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Rigel Ko Nachi is winning the standup battle so far. McCockiner scores with a jab. Ko Nachi acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Ko Nachi looks to land a body kick but McCockiner moved away. McCockiner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ko Nachi throws a leg kick but McCockiner checks it. Ko Nachi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. McCockiner misses with a hook. Ko Nachi ducked under it nicely. McCockiner throws the kick towards the body but Ko Nachi avoids it. Ko Nachi ducks under a wild hook from McCockiner. McCockiner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ko Nachi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McCockiner misses with a low kick. Ko Nachi jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. McCockiner missing with a left hand there. Ko Nachi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Ko Nachi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCockiner was well out of range. Poor timing from Ko Nachi. Ko Nachi scores with a nice strike. McCockiner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1# McCockiner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ko Nachi. Ko Nachi wants to slow McCockiner down by chopping away at his legs. McCockiner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ko Nachi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. McCockiner is trying to counter with his kicks. Ko Nachi scores with a leg kick.
Ko Nachi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Ko Nachi catches McCockiner with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! McCockiner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ko Nachi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. McCockiner's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Ko Nachi scores with a nice head shot. Ko Nachi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCockiner. McCockiner misses with an attempted mid kick.
McCockiner misses with a low kick as Ko Nachi jumps back. A jab from Ko Nachi misses. McCockiner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ko Nachi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. McCockiner pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Ko Nachi is looking to counter punch.#T2# Ko Nachi throws a body shot but no joy. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. McCockiner takes a swing at Ko Nachi's ribcage but misses. McCockiner misses with a leg kick. Ko Nachi misses with an uppercut. McCockiner saw that one coming. Ko Nachi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCockiner.
Ko Nachi thows a leg kick but McCockiner checks it letting McCockiner counter with a right hand. Ko Nachi lands a really nice looking cross but McCockiner seems unphased.
McCockiner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ko Nachi moves away. Ko Nachi is looking to counter punch. No joy there for Ko Nachi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McCockiner takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ko Nachi scores with a sloppy right hand. McCockiner should have avoided that one. Ko Nachi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McCockiner. Ko Nachi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ko Nachi feints and then cracks McCockiner's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McCockiner down. Ko Nachi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McCockiner has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. McCockiner throws a body shot but no joy. An attempted straight right counter from Ko Nachi misses the target.#T3# The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Ko Nachi scores with a kick to the body.
McCockiner throws a looping overhand right but Ko Nachi ducks down to avoid it. A looping hook to the body misses from McCockiner. Ko Nachi does a little dance to reset his feet. Ko Nachi blocks the body kick.
Ko Nachi scores with a jab. McCockiner acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL# Ko Nachi has managed to clinch.
McCockiner tries a body shot but Ko Nachi blocks it.
Ko Nachi tries to throw a body punch but McCockiner avoids it by throwing Ko Nachi back against the ropes. Ko Nachi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. McCockiner struggles to land a body shot inside as Ko Nachi controls his hands.
Ko Nachi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ko Nachi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. McCockiner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Ko Nachi scores with a nice hook to the head. McCockiner has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Ko Nachi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ko Nachi lands a body punch. Ko Nachi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4# A short left from Ko Nachi. This has been an exciting period of action! McCockiner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. McCockiner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ko Nachi's elbow. Ko Nachi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. McCockiner misses with a hook from the clinch. McCockiner lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ko Nachi. McCockiner tries to throw a body punch but Ko Nachi avoids it by throwing McCockiner back against the ropes. Rigel Ko Nachi has scored more points in the clinch so far. Ko Nachi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. McCockiner is breathing heavily. Ko Nachi tries a body shot but McCockiner blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from McCockiner fails to land. Ko Nachi lands a hook to the side of the head. Ko Nachi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ko Nachi can't find room to land a body shot as McCockiner controls the action.
#BC# Ko Nachi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ko Nachi misses with a right hand and McCockiner counters with a nice uppercut. McCockiner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ko Nachi moves away. McCockiner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Ko Nachi lands a leg kick that knocks McCockiner off balance momentarily. Ko Nachi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCockiner sees it coming and avoids it easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rigel Ko Nachi dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3# Ko Nachi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McCockiner's head. McCockiner throws a body kick that misses. McCockiner ducks under a wild hook from Ko Nachi. McCockiner throws a front kick that sends Ko Nachi stumbling back into the ropes. McCockiner takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Ko Nachi is looking to chop away at McCockiner's legs. Ko Nachi cracks McCockiner with a right hand to the side of the head. Ko Nachi blocks the body kick.
Ko Nachi lands the left hand. Ko Nachi avoids a kick to the body.
McCockiner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ko Nachi avoids a low kick by using good footwork. McCockiner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Ko Nachi takes a swing at McCockiner's ribcage but misses. McCockiner throws a sloppy body shot
and Ko Nachi counters with a nice uppercut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! McCockiner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1# Ko Nachi lands with a kick to the temple. McCockiner shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" McCockiner takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fighters circling - McCockiner throws out the jab but it was never going to land. McCockiner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ko Nachi throws out a powerful jab. Ko Nachi throws a hook to the side of McCockiner's head but McCockiner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Ko Nachi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good leg kick by Ko Nachi. McCockiner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Ko Nachi throws out a powerful jab. Ko Nachi checks a leg kick nicely. Ko Nachi cracks McCockiner with an open hand slap. Ko Nachi throws a right hand that misses
and McCockiner counters with a nice uppercut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ko Nachi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Ko Nachi misses with a kick to the body.
#T2# The fighters circle momentarily. McCockiner darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Barry McCockiner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! McCockiner throws an overhand right that lands on Ko Nachi's shoulder, as Ko Nachi tries to avoid the shot. McCockiner lands a head shot. McCockiner throws the kick towards the body but Ko Nachi avoids it. Ko Nachi half committed to a counter leg kick. McCockiner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. McCockiner tries to land a leg kick but Ko Nachi saw it coming and moves away.
Ko Nachi misses with a leg kick and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Ko Nachi throws a series of strikes that have McCockiner backpedaling.
McCockiner throws a chopping leg kick but Ko Nachi manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Ko Nachi throws a poor cross that misses
and McCockiner counters with a nice body kick.
Ko Nachi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCockiner can do to turn this around? Ko Nachi thows a leg kick but McCockiner checks it and McCockiner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. McCockiner on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ko Nachi looks to score with a jab to the body but McCockiner is just out of range. McCockiner tries to work over Ko Nachi's front leg with a kick but Ko Nachi checks it. McCockiner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3# Ko Nachi looks to land a left hand but McCockiner moved out of range nicely. McCockiner was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. An inside leg kick from McCockiner misses. McCockiner pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Ko Nachi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. McCockiner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A little feinted left hand from Ko Nachi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Ko Nachi misses with a head kick.
McCockiner tests Ko Nachi's chin there with a solid looking shot. Ko Nachi connects with a right hand. McCockiner shakes it off. Ko Nachi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Ko Nachi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. McCockiner looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McCockiner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Ko Nachi scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Ko Nachi avoids a lazy jab quite easily. McCockiner just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKo Nachi. A nice leg kick from Ko Nachi, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circling - McCockiner throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ko Nachi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. McCockiner throws a low kick, looking for Ko Nachi's leg but Ko Nachi calmly moves out of range. #CL2# McCockiner closes the distance and clinches. Ko Nachi lands with a short head shot on the inside. Ko Nachi gets through McCockiner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. McCockiner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ko Nachi blocks an uppercut.
Ko Nachi lands a shoulder strike. McCockiner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ko Nachi gets through McCockiner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC#McCockiner is rocked! Still in the clinch, Ko Nachi scores with a nice short uppercut. McCockiner is still on wobbly legs! Can Ko Nachi finish him? A short left from Ko Nachi. Ko Nachi lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops McCockiner to his knees! Ko Nachi keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rigel Ko Nachi! A victorious Rigel Ko Nachi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Syn MONEY PRODUCTIONS
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Davidyan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A bone on bone clash there as Davidyan blocks the leg kick.
Davidyan misses with an uppercut
and McCockiner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. McCockiner takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McCockiner throws a sloppy head kick and Davidyan moves out of range easily. Davidyan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. A looping hook to the body misses from Davidyan. McCockiner does a little dance to reset his feet. Davidyan's jab looks to have found its range, popping McCockiner under the eye. Davidyan gets off balance looking for a body kick enabling McCockiner to counter with a crisp jab. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Davidyan. McCockiner shrugs it off though. Davidyan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCockiner sees it coming and avoids it easily. Davidyan misses with an uppercut
and McCockiner counters with a low kick, right behind Davidyan 's knee. McCockiner lands with a nice body kick. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. McCockiner on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Davidyan. Davidyan obviously looking to wear him down.
#CL2# Davidyan clinches up against the cage. McCockiner lands a body punch. #T1# McCockiner dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. McCockiner lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Davidyan or not. Davidyan blocks a body shot from McCockiner. McCockiner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Davidyan throws a head punch that misses. Knees to the body from McCockiner.
Davidyan misses with a hook from the clinch. Davidyan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, McCockiner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. McCockiner gets through Davidyan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. McCockiner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by McCockiner.
Davidyan prevents a body shot from McCockiner. McCockiner lands with a light punch inside. With the fighters clinched against the cage, McCockiner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. McCockiner lands a body punch. Nice body punch from McCockiner. Davidyan looks winded! 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! A left hand lands to the body for McCockiner.
Davidyan blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McCockiner. Davidyan blocks a body shot from McCockiner. #T2# Davidyan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCockiner's elbow. McCockiner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2# Davidyan breaks the clinch.
Davidyan checks a low kick from McCockiner. Davidyan throws a body kick that misses and McCockiner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. McCockiner tried to score with a low kick but Davidyan checks it. Davidyan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Davidyan throws a half hearted mid kick. McCockiner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Davidyan scores with the left hand. McCockiner knows he should have avoided that one. Davidyan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McCockiner's head backwards. McCockiner slips a straight right by Davidyan. McCockiner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Davidyan misses the shot to the body. McCockiner is looking to counter with a shot to the body. McCockiner tries to clinch there but Davidyan circles away.
McCockiner backing away here, and Davidyan unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Davidyan dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Davidyan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T3# McCockiner throws a half hearted mid kick. Davidyan tries to land a front kick but McCockiner steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Nice defenses there by McCockiner. An attempted straight right counter from McCockiner misses the target. Davidyan throws a hook but McCockiner avoids it easily. Davidyan lands a jab to McCockiner's midsection. McCockiner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. A big left from Davidyan misses. McCockiner tried to counter with a leg kick but Davidyan avoided it. Davidyan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. McCockiner throws a low kick, looking for Davidyan's leg but Davidyan calmly moves out of range. Davidyan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Davidyan throws a hook but McCockiner avoids it easily. McCockiner takes a swing at Davidyan's ribcage but misses. McCockiner walks into a stiff left hand from Davidyan. McCockiner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Davidyan swings for the body but McCockiner moves out of range.
McCockiner misses with an uppercut. Davidyan saw that one coming.#T4# Davidyan digs a good hook to McCockiner's body.
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! McCockiner throws a hook to the side of Davidyan's head but Davidyan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. McCockiner connects with a crisp jab. McCockiner takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Davidyan scores with a hook. McCockiner slips under a jab from Davidyan. Davidyan misses the shot to the body. It looked like McCockiner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. McCockiner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Davidyan. McCockiner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McCockiner shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. McCockiner misses with a wild body shot. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. McCockiner throws an off balance right hand
and Davidyan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Davidyan throws a predictable looking body shot
and McCockiner counters with a nice body kick. Davidyan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McCockiner. Davidyan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gurgen Davidyan will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# Davidyan scores with a sloppy right hand. McCockiner should have avoided that one. McCockiner buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Davidyan throws the kick towards the body but McCockiner avoids it. McCockiner was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. McCockiner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2# Davidyan instigates a clinch. McCockiner lands a shoulder strike. Davidyan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McCockiner digs a right hand underneath Davidyan's ribcage. Davidyan let out a lung full of air as it connected. McCockiner scores with a shoulder strike. Davidyan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Davidyan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McCockiner misses with a short punch on the inside. McCockiner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McCockiner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McCockiner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Davidyan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. McCockiner will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Davidyan up against the cage. McCockiner scores with a shoulder strike. #T1# Davidyan is trying to force a seperation but McCockiner has the dominant position. McCockiner trying to land knees to the body.
McCockiner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McCockiner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Davidyan's elbow. McCockiner tries to throw a body punch but Davidyan avoids it by throwing McCockiner back against the cage. McCockiner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barry McCockiner has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2# Davidyan breaks the clinch.
Davidyan tries a head kick but it misses.
Davidyan throws a body kick that misses. As Davidyan backs away, McCockiner returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Davidyan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Davidyan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. McCockiner lands a body shot.
McCockiner on the wrong end of a nice jab. McCockiner misses with a wild body shot. McCockiner moves out of range as Davidyan throws a body kick.
McCockiner feinted there with a counter leg kick. Davidyan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Davidyan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T2# McCockiner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Davidyan paws at him with a jab and circles away. Davidyan looks to throw the jab but McCockiner is out of range. McCockiner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. It appears McCockiner was looking to counter with a kick there. Some bone on bone action there as Davidyan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. A countering left hand to the body from Davidyan misses. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Davidyan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. McCockiner walks into a left hand. McCockiner avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A little feinted left hand from McCockiner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Davidyan looks to score with a jab to the body but McCockiner is just out of range. McCockiner jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Gurgen Davidyan seems to be getting the better of the standup. Davidyan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Davidyan misses with a hook. Davidyan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. The crowd cheers as McCockiner lands an impressive looking overhand right. Davidyan doesn't seem phased though. McCockiner throws a shot from downtown. Davidyan moves away and avoids it. Davidyan walks into a jab.#T3# McCockiner lands a nice leg kick that just misses Davidyan's sensitive parts. McCockiner shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. McCockiner misses with a straight left. McCockiner fakes the leg kick and cracks Davidyan in the body. McCockiner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Davidyan sees it coming and avoids it easily. A looping hook to the body misses from McCockiner. Davidyan does a little dance to reset his feet. McCockiner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Davidyan. Davidyan misses with a hook
and McCockiner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. McCockiner throws a leg kick and Davidyan counters with a left to the body. McCockiner wants to clinch. The fighters circle momentarily. Davidyan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T4# McCockiner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. McCockiner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. McCockiner walks into a left hand. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Davidyan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McCockiner. McCockiner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Davidyan throws an overhand right that lands on McCockiner's shoulder, as McCockiner tries to avoid the shot. McCockiner just misses with a punch to the body.
McCockiner throws a leg kick but Davidyan sees it coming and checks it nicely. A big left from Davidyan misses. McCockiner moves out of range of the strikes. Gurgen Davidyan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Davidyan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. McCockiner misses with a low kick. Davidyan looks to score with a jab to the body but McCockiner is just out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gurgen Davidyan will probably get the nod - 10:9. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# McCockiner is looking to chop away at Davidyan's legs. McCockiner circles away from the clinch attempt and McCockiner counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. McCockiner throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Davidyan loads up on a big right hand but McCockiner slips the punch. It looked like McCockiner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. McCockiner misses with a double jab.
Davidyan misses with a kick to the body and McCockiner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Davidyan pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Donk. McCockiner catches Davidyan right on the button with a cross. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Davidyan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#ROC#Davidyan is rocked! McCockiner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Davidyan. McCockiner is looking to counter the offense by Davidyan and move into the clinch. Davidyan is still on wobbly legs! Can McCockiner finish him? Davidyan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCockiner swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Davidyan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McCockiner's head. Davidyan misses with a body shot.
McCockiner is looking for a counter combo. McCockiner drops Davidyan with a straight right hand, right on the button! McCockiner follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barry McCockiner! A victorious Barry McCockiner thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Syn 693 Warror vs Partio
Date: Jun 19, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Paunovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McCockiner dips down and scores with a jab to the body. McCockiner with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice uppercut lands for McCockiner. That snapped Paunovic's head back.
McCockiner lands a head shot. McCockiner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Paunovic sees it coming and avoids it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McCockiner looks to score with a jab to the body but Paunovic is just out of range. Paunovic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT2#It looks like Barry McCockiner has been cut. McCockiner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1# McCockiner misses with a lunging right hand
and Paunovic counters with a stiff right hand. McCockiner moves out of range of the strikes. McCockiner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Some wild striking there from Paunovic.
McCockiner thumps Paunovic with a low kick. Paunovic tries to clinch but fails miserably and McCockiner counters with a stiff right hand. #T2# Paunovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. McCockiner uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Paunovic has time to react.#CL2# Paunovic instigates a clinch. McCockiner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Paunovic tries to work over McCockiner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. McCockiner lands a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC# McCockiner breaks from the clinch.
Paunovic misses with a head kick.
McCockiner throwing a counter right hand but Paunovic manages to avoid it. Nice uppercut there from McCockiner. McCockiner lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T3# McCockiner lands a nice leg kick that just misses Paunovic's sensitive parts. No joy there for Paunovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Paunovic moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT#It looks like Zoran Paunovic has been cut. McCockiner lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Barry McCockiner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. McCockiner throws the left hand but Paunovic avoids the punch easily. Paunovic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. McCockiner throws the kick towards the body but Paunovic avoids it. Paunovic changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Paunovic throws a head kick that half lands.
McCockiner scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4# McCockiner misses with a straight left. Paunovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Paunovic ducks under a wild hook from McCockiner. Paunovic shapes to counter with a head kick. McCockiner is looking to slow Paunovic down with leg kicks. McCockiner throws a quick inside leg kick. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! McCockiner lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. McCockiner misses with a low kick.
McCockiner misses with a straight left. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry McCockiner dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Paunovic slips a jab from McCockiner. As McCockiner backs off Paunovic throws a huge counter combo but McCockiner manages to avoid it all. Paunovic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Paunovic checks a leg kick. McCockiner pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Paunovic throws a counter combo. Paunovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCockiner. McCockiner darts in and out, connecting with a jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Paunovic misses with a few strikes there.
McCockiner throws a leg kick and Paunovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1# Paunovic on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McCockiner connects with a single shot there.#KD2# Paunovic drops McCockiner with a left and a right! Oh, McCockiner is hurt - Paunovic dives into side control looking to finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! McCockiner is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Paunovic is one step ahead and moves to full mount! McCockiner tries to lock up and control but Paunovic gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. McCockiner tries to get back to half guard but can't. McCockiner tries to hold on but Paunovic postures up. McCockiner sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T2# McCockiner trying to control but Paunovic postures up.
McCockiner wants to improve his position but Paunovic is controlling well.
McCockiner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. McCockiner makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McCockiner. Paunovic tries to free his leg and advance position but McCockiner is retaining full guard. McCockiner looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3# McCockiner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Paunovic manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# McCockiner trying to control the position from guard on top but Paunovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. McCockiner showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Paunovic looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Paunovic managing to control the position. McCockiner looking to control the position here, rather than advance. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Paunovic trying to keep a closed guard but McCockiner is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. McCockiner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paunovic can do to turn this around? McCockiner looks to land a body kick but Paunovic moved away. Paunovic looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Paunovic throws a head kick that misses and McCockiner counters with a nice body shot. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Paunovic slips a straight right by McCockiner. McCockiner pivots, looking for a leg kick but Paunovic is out of range and McCockiner settles back down. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zoran Paunovic will probably get the nod - 10:9. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# McCockiner tried to score with a low kick but Paunovic checks it. Paunovic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McCockiner. Paunovic's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Paunovic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McCockiner finds it's way round the side to connect with Paunovic's head. McCockiner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paunovic manages to avoid it. Paunovic is looking for the big counter here. Paunovic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McCockiner can pounce on him.
McCockiner avoids the head kick by Paunovic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McCockiner throws the left hand but Paunovic avoids the punch easily. McCockiner scores with a jab to the head.
#T1# McCockiner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paunovic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. McCockiner missing with a left hand there. Paunovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2# Paunovic moves into the clinch successfully.
McCockiner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Paunovic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McCockiner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McCockiner swings wildly with an uppercut but Paunovic uses good head movement to avoid it. McCockiner lands a nice uppercut. McCockiner blocks a body shot from Paunovic. Paunovic misses with some punches.
McCockiner tries to work over Paunovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. McCockiner misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2# McCockiner misses with some punches.
McCockiner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Paunovic has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McCockiner after a bit of a struggle. A quick uppercut on the inside from Paunovic. McCockiner throws a head punch that misses. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCockiner. Paunovic lands an uppercut. McCockiner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Paunovic scores with a shot to the side of McCockiner's head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. McCockiner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McCockiner misses with a hook from the clinch. McCockiner tries a body shot but Paunovic blocks it.
Paunovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCockiner's elbow. Paunovic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. McCockiner lands with a light punch inside. Paunovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Paunovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T3# A head punch blocked on the inside by Paunovic. McCockiner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Paunovic's elbow. Paunovic working aggressively here.
Paunovic lands a right hand. Paunovic has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. McCockiner seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Paunovic can turn it around. McCockiner wants to get back to striking at distance but Paunovic won't allow it.
Paunovic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. McCockiner has a couple of punches blocked by Paunovic.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Paunovic. McCockiner swings wildly with an uppercut but Paunovic uses good head movement to avoid it. A short uppercut from Paunovic. I was talking to McCockiner's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. McCockiner struggles to land a body shot inside as Paunovic controls his hands.
#BC# McCockiner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Barry McCockiner is winning the standup battle so far. A lazy left from Paunovic finds it's target.#CUT2#Barry McCockiner's cut is getting worse. McCockiner misses with a series of wild punches.
#T4# Paunovic darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC2#McCockiner is rocked! McCockiner misses with an uppercut. Paunovic saw that one coming. Paunovic throws out a counter right but McCockiner avoids it with no problem. McCockiner lands a nice leg kick that just misses Paunovic's sensitive parts. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! McCockiner scores with a jab. McCockiner catches Paunovic with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! McCockiner scores with a nice strike.
And that's the end of the fight! Barry McCockiner showed his dominance in that final round. I think McCockiner has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28 Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry McCockiner! Barry McCockiner seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Dominance X
Date: May 12, 2020 |
#R1# Vendarra takes one to the side of the head.
McCockiner connects with an inside leg kick. McCockiner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. McCockiner's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vendarra under the eye. Vendarra misses with a body punch
enabling McCockiner to counter with a crisp jab. McCockiner swings widly with a right hand
and Vendarra counters with a lovely straight right hand! McCockiner dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Vendarra throws the left hand but McCockiner avoids the punch easily. Vendarra loads up on a big right hand but McCockiner slips the punch. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McCockiner. Vendarra takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T1# McCockiner lands a nice looking body shot.
Vendarra looks winded! McCockiner throws a good cross that connects.
McCockiner throws a half hearted mid kick. McCockiner looks to score with a jab to the body but Vendarra is just out of range. McCockiner just misses with a punch to the body.
McCockiner throws a shot to the body.
Vendarra is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Vendarra delivers a nice body kick. Vendarra takes a shot right to the bread basket. McCockiner checks a leg kick.#T2# McCockiner misses the shot to the body. McCockiner connects with an inside leg kick. McCockiner scores with a leg kick.
Vendarra throws a body punch but McCockiner moves out of range. McCockiner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Vendarra uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCockiner. This has been an exciting period of action! Vendarra sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. McCockiner thuds a left hand into Vendarra's body. McCockiner definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. McCockiner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vendarra stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3# Vendarra tries to move into range but McCockiner moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. McCockiner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vendarra stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. McCockiner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vendarra manages to avoid it. A lazy left from McCockiner finds it's target. McCockiner scores with a body shot.
Vendarra takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC# Vendarra is rocked! McCockiner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Vendarra is still on wobbly legs! Can McCockiner finish him? McCockiner lands a nice looking kick to the body. Vendarra takes a step back to recover. Crack! A monster head kick from McCockiner and Vendarra falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by McCockiner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Barry McCockiner! Barry McCockiner thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
WPFA XIX: Merel vs Trumpet 2
Date: May 02, 2020 |
#R1# Parmesan scores with a leg kick.
Nice body kick from Parmesan. An inside leg kick lands from McCockiner. Parmesan wants to clinch up but McCockiner keeps it at a distance. Parmesan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCockiner. It looked like McCockiner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2# Parmesan shoots in and gets a takedown into McCockiner's guard. McCockiner keeping moving, preventing Parmesan from controlling successfully. Parmesan lands a couple of digs. McCockiner wants to sweep here but Parmesan controlling him for the moment. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Parmesan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. McCockiner pulls Parmesan in to control the position. #T1# McCockiner wants to sweep here but Parmesan controlling him for the moment. McCockiner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Parmesan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Parmesan with a flurry of punches that miss. McCockiner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. McCockiner on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Parmesan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Parmesan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McCockiner counters with a thumping low kick. #T2# A good leg kick by McCockiner. McCockiner staying out of range there. McCockiner appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL2# McCockiner tries to keep at a distance but Parmesan has taken the fight into the clinch. Parmesan can't find room to land a body shot as McCockiner controls the action.
Parmesan tries to work over McCockiner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. McCockiner misses with a body punch.
McCockiner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A short left from McCockiner. A shot in the inside from McCockiner. #BC2# Parmesan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. McCockiner staying out of range there. Parmesan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. McCockiner throws a low kick, looking for Parmesan's leg but Parmesan calmly moves out of range. 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! McCockiner looks to score with a jab to the body but Parmesan is just out of range. Parmesan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T3# Parmesan avoids a kick to the body.
Parmesan shoots in but no luck this time. McCockiner throws a body shot but no joy. Parmesan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. A looping hook to the body misses from McCockiner. Parmesan does a little dance to reset his feet. Parmesan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McCockiner defends it well. Parmesan connects with a right hand. McCockiner shakes it off. Parmesan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. The fighters circling - McCockiner throws out the jab but it was never going to land. McCockiner slips under a jab from Parmesan. Parmesan throws a lazy right hand but McCockiner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Parmesan ducks under a wild hook from McCockiner. Parmesan cracks McCockiner with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Parmesan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T4# McCockiner lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. McCockiner misses with a hook. McCockiner throws a lazy uppercut
and Parmesan counters with a three punch combo that has McCockiner backing up. McCockiner nods at Parmesan to acknowledge the strikes. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Parmesan has his takedown stuffed and McCockiner makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Parmesan really felt that one! McCockiner lands a really nice looking cross but Parmesan seems unphased.
#CL2# Parmesan forces McCockiner back against the cage and clinches. Parmesan has a couple of punches blocked by McCockiner.
Parmesan lands a nice uppercut. McCockiner misses with a hook from the clinch. Parmesan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. McCockiner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Parmesans head. Parmesan digs a right hand underneath McCockiner's ribcage. McCockiner let out a lung full of air as it connected. Parmesan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Parmesan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. McCockiner misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gene Parmesan dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Parmesan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McCockiner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Parmesan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. McCockiner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Parmesan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from McCockiner misses its target. Parmesan looks for a takedown but McCockiner sprawls well. Parmesan wants to land a leg kick but McCockiner is out of range. Parmesan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Ouch! a nice leg kick from McCockiner, right into the meat.
Parmesan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCockiner sees it coming and avoids it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Some bone on bone action there as McCockiner checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. McCockiner takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Parmesan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Parmesan throws a body punch but McCockiner moves out of range. #T1# McCockiner stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McCockiner wants it to stay on the feet. McCockiner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCockiner has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. McCockiner connects with a leg kick. Parmesan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. McCockiner misses with a wild body shot. McCockiner throws a nice inside leg kick. Parmesan slips under a jab. Parmesan thows a left - swing and a miss! Parmesan connects with a looping right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Parmesan. Parmesan misses with a body kick. Parmesan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T2# Parmesan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. This has been an exciting period of action! Parmesan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McCockiner checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. McCockiner was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Parmesan scores with a leg kick.
McCockiner throws a big shot that misses. Barry McCockiner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL# McCockiner gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2# Parmesan manages to break the clinch.
McCockiner fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Parmesan on the side of the head. Parmesan takes a kick to the side of the head. Parmesan connects with a nice looking jab.
Parmesan throws a leg kick but McCockiner sees it coming and checks it nicely. Parmesan throws a body punch but McCockiner moves out of range. Parmesan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. McCockiner jabs at Parmesan's body.#T3# McCockiner ducks under a wild hook from Parmesan. Parmesan throws a leg kick but McCockiner sees it coming and moves out of range. Parmesan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Parmesan takes a swing at McCockiner's ribcage but misses. Nice defenses there by Parmesan. Parmesan lands with a kick to the temple. McCockiner shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Nice shot lands for McCockiner. McCockiner throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Parmesan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. McCockiner catches Parmesan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Parmesan misses with an uppercut. McCockiner slips a jab from Parmesan.#T4# Parmesan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Parmesan misses with a hook
and Parmesan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. We've been told by McCockiner's head coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. McCockiner throws a jab but it's blocked by Parmesan. Parmesan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Parmesan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McCockiners jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Parmesan throws a quick inside leg kick. Parmesan misses with a kick to the body and McCockiner counters with a slapping leg kick. Parmesan lands a body shot.
McCockiner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Parmesan throws a right hand that misses
and McCockiner counters with an inside leg kick. McCockiner lands with a hook. Parmesan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. McCockiner misses with a body shot.
McCockiner 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.
A close second round but Gene Parmesan will probably get the nod - 10:9. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# McCockiner jabbing away but nothing is landing. Parmesan cracks McCockiner with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. No joy there for Parmesan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Parmesan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. McCockiner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. McCockiner swings away with a body shot that misses
and Parmesan counters with a stiff right hand. Parmesan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McCockiner counters with a lovely straight right hand! McCockiner throws a low kick but it's checked well by Parmesan. Parmesan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McCockiner. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McCockiner misses with a body shot
and Parmesan counters with a lovely straight right hand! Parmesan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. McCockiner misses with a straight left. McCockiner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1# McCockiner lands with a cross. Parmesan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#TD2# Parmesan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. McCockiner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Parmesan wants to pass the guard but McCockiner is keeping the position. Parmesan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Parmesan stopping the sweep attempt from McCockiner. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Parmesan working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though. Parmesan's corner is telling him to maintain position. McCockiner looking to control.
#T2# McCockiner pulls Parmesan in close to prevent any damage. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Barry McCockiner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! McCockiner trying to keep a closed guard but Parmesan is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Parmesan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. A jab from Parmesan misses. McCockiner takes a swing at Parmesan's ribcage but misses. McCockiner takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McCockiner swings widly with a right hand
and Parmesan counters with a right hand to the body. Gene Parmesan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. A head kick misses from Parmesan. McCockiner is looking to counter with a body kick. Nice uppercut there from McCockiner. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! McCockiner lands a right hook to the body.
#T3# McCockiner throws a low kick but Parmesan avoids it. McCockiner misses with a kick to the body.
McCockiner loads up on a big right hand but Parmesan slips the punch. Parmesan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Good leg kick by Parmesan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gene Parmesan seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2# Parmesan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. McCockiner wants to improve his position but Parmesan is controlling well.
Parmesan not doing much here.
McCockiner wants to get back to full guard.#T4# Gene Parmesan has got the better of the ground game so far. McCockiner is working hard here to advance position. McCockiner works his way to full guard. Good work. McCockiner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight! Gene Parmesan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Parmesan 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29 Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:30 Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Gene Parmesan! During a confident post fight interview, Gene Parmesan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
WPFA XVII: Merel vs Farmery
Date: Apr 04, 2020 |
#R1# McCockiner throws a body punch but Wyadd moves out of range. McCockiner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wyadd. McCockiner lands with a straight right. Wyadd didn't see that one coming. McCockiner connects with a body shot that sends Wyadd's belly button to the back. Wyadd changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McCockiner tries to avoid it but Wyadd manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McCockiner to the ground. McCockiner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Wyadd shoots in for a takedown but McCockiner shows good takedown defense. #TD# Wyadd shoots in and gets a takedown into McCockiner's guard.#SUB# Wyadd has gone for a leg lock! McCockiner slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wyadd's guard.#REVB# McCockiner is stalling in the full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. McCockiner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wyadd swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1##SUB# Wyadd escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McCockiner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. McCockiner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wyadd swivels though and keeps the full guard. McCockiner's corner is telling him to maintain position. McCockiner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wyadd swivels though and keeps the full guard. McCockiner passes Wyadd's right leg, so he's now in half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. McCockiner content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. McCockiner's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. McCockiner passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Wyadd! McCockiner controlling the position easily from mount. Wyadd is trying desperately to improve position.#T3# McCockiner controlling his opponent. Let's hope that McCockiner has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Wyadd gets back to half guard.#SUB# Wyadd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McCockiner pulls his head out easily. McCockiner prevents Wyadd from standing back up.
#SUB# Wyadd actively working from the bottom here. Wyadd is pressing down on McCockiner's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4# McCockiner looking to control the position here, rather than advance. McCockiner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Wyadd can't keep his opponent in guard - McCockiner advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB# Wyadd looking for a kimura from the bottom but McCockiner passes into side control! Wyadd tries to improve position but can't. McCockiner controlling the position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. McCockiner trying to control the position but Wyadd is working away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry McCockiner dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# McCockiner pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Wyadd looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Nice sprawl there from McCockiner as Wyadd shoots in. McCockiner appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. McCockiner scores with a punch to the head. McCockiner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wyadd. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Wyadd. That's going to take a lot out of him. McCockiner connects with the punch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McCockiner misses with a low kick.
McCockiner misses the jab. Wyadd slips under a jab.#T1# Wyadd shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McCockiner but McCockiner pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD# Wyadd shoots in and bounces McCockiner off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. McCockiner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# McCockiner is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB# Wyadd is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. McCockiner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wyadd is keeping the position for now. Wyadd keeping moving, preventing McCockiner from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB# Wyadd escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McCockiner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. McCockiner controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB# Wyadd is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McCockiner defends well. McCockiner trying to control the position from guard on top but Wyadd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3# McCockiner is stalling in the full guard. #SUB# Wyadd has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McCockiner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. McCockiner controls the pace of the fight for a moment. McCockiner postures up.
Wyadd tries to land a sweep but no joy. McCockiner stays in close to Wyadd's body and controls the position. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD# Wyadd changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McCockiner looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T4# McCockiner keeping his opponent close. Wyadd fails to land a wild elbow strike.
McCockiner wants to control but Wyadd postures up.#SU# Wyadd stands up and we're back to a striking position. McCockiner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Wyadd changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McCockiner tries to avoid it but Wyadd manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McCockiner to the ground. McCockiner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Wyadd fails with the takedown. Barry McCockiner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Wyadd shoots in and drives through. McCockiner sprawls well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry McCockiner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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. This is the final round! #R3# Wyadd fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Wyadd with a poor takedown and McCockiner counters with a lovely shot to the body. Wyadd shoots in and drives through. McCockiner sprawls well. McCockiner counters with a body kick. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Wyadd. That's going to take a lot out of him. McCockiner scores with a leg kick.
Wyadd shoots in and drives through. McCockiner sprawls well. McCockiner let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. McCockiner connects with an inside leg kick. Danny Wyadd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wyadd closes the distance and clinches up with McCockiner, looking for a takedown. Wyadd pushes McCockiner against the cage but McCockiner circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. McCockiner bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wyadd's head backwards. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McCockiner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wyadd.
Wyadd will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Wyadd throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McCockiner's waist but McCockiner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wyadd off to one side. Both fighters are breathing heavily. McCockiner works the jab nicely.#T1# Wyadd misses with a takedown attempt and McCockiner counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. McCockiner scoring well with a low kick there.
McCockiner scores with a push kick. Wyadd takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. McCockiner buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wyadd tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCockiner swats him away and circles back towards the center. Wyadd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCockiner.
McCockiner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wyadd. Wyadd misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. McCockiner appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#TD# Wyadd shoots in and bounces McCockiner off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! McCockiner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wyadd is one step ahead there. McCockiner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wyadd trying to control the position from guard on top but McCockiner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. McCockiner controls Wyadd momentarily but Wyadd frees himself. McCockiner is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. We're seeing a lot of stalling here from McCockiner. Danny Wyadd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! McCockiner looking for a sweep. Not yet McCockiner, not yet. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T3##SUB# Wyadd drops back looking for a leg! McCockiner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McCockiner manages to kick Wyadd off! Wyadd jumps back into McCockiner's guard. McCockiner controls Wyadd momentarily but Wyadd frees himself. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Wyadd shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McCockiner defends it nicely. Wyadd shoots for a takedown but McCockiner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. McCockiner bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. McCockiner has been the more effective fighter overall so far. McCockiner explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. McCockiner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Barry McCockiner seems to be getting the better of the standup. McCockiner keeps the fight on the outside.#T4# McCockiner rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wyadd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Wyadd shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Wyadd is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McCockiner lands a leg kick that knocks Wyadd off balance momentarily. Wyadd shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McCockiner but McCockiner pushes him off and we're back to square one. McCockiner bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wyadd's head. McCockiner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. McCockiner ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Wyadd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! Barry McCockiner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got McCockiner 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30 Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30 Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry McCockiner!
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Event:
WPFA XVI: Active vs Princip
Date: Mar 21, 2020 |
#R1##CL2# Vendarra tries to keep at a distance but McCockiner has taken the fight into the clinch. McCockiner scores with a hook to the body. McCockiner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Vendarra wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McCockiner. McCockiner keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vendarra's efforts to push away. Vendarra wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McCockiner has him pressed against the cage. McCockiner has a couple of punches blocked by Vendarra.
McCockiner lands a good knee to the midsection. Vendarra won't want to take too many of those. Vendarra wants to break free but McCockiner has control.
The referee calls for McCockiner to work.
McCockiner lands on the inside with an uppercut. McCockiner lands a nice uppercut. Vendarra is trying to break the clinch but McCockiner is controlling him. McCockiner lands a right hand. McCockiner lands with a short shot to the head. McCockiner misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Vendarra is trying to break free. McCockiner tries to work over Vendarra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Vendarra really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. McCockiner tries to throw a body punch but Vendarra avoids it by throwing McCockiner back against the cage. McCockiner digs a right hand underneath Vendarra's ribcage. Vendarra let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T1# Vendarra wants to break the clinch but can't.
McCockiner struggles to land a body shot inside as Vendarra controls his hands.
Vendarra is trying to break the clinch but McCockiner has him pressed against the cage. McCockiner landing knees to the head.
#CUT2# It looks like Bob Vendarra has been cut. Vendarra is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Vendarra is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. McCockiner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vendarra backwards. McCockiner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McCockiner has Vendarra pressed against the cage, preventing Vendarra from circling away and getting back to striking at range. A right handed body shot lands from McCockiner.
A short body shot lands from McCockiner as the two fighters clinch.
Vendarra is breathing heavily. A right hook to the body lands for McCockiner.
McCockiner lands a nice shot to the body. McCockiner utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. McCockiner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. McCockiner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by McCockiner.
McCockiner has Vendarra pressed against the cage, preventing Vendarra from circling away and getting back to striking at range. McCockiner is stalling here.
McCockiner keeps control of Vendarra as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2# McCockiner struggles to land a body shot inside as Vendarra controls his hands.
McCockiner pushes Vendarra back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A short right from McCockiner on the inside. A head punch blocked on the inside by Vendarra. #BC# Vendarra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McCockiner jabs Vendarra to the body, keeping him at a distance. Vendarra takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. McCockiner goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Vendarra misses with an uppercut. McCockiner saw that one coming.#CL2# McCockiner clinches up against the cage. Vendarra looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. McCockiner is struggling to control the position. Vendarra lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. A left hand lands to the body for McCockiner.
#T3# McCockiner works on Vendarra's body with a couple of short punches. A left hand lands to the body for McCockiner.
Vendarra misses with a hook from the clinch. Vendarra misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vendarra misses with a punch to the body.
Vendarra managing to block the knees to the body from McCockiner.
Vendarra tries to break free but McCockiner pushes him back against the cage. McCockiner can't find room to land a body shot as Vendarra controls the action.
Vendarra blocks a body shot from McCockiner. McCockiner misses with a punch to the body.
McCockiner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. McCockiner lands a body shot. #BC2# McCockiner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Vendarra takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
McCockiner connects with a crisp jab. McCockiner avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T4# McCockiner takes one to the chin there. Vendarra gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McCockiner.#ROC2# Vendarra is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. McCockiner moves away from the strike by Vendarra. Oh Vendarra is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Vendarra steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McCockiner. That one must have hurt. Vendarra seems to have got his legs back now. McCockiner chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McCockiner throws a lazy body kick and Vendarra counters with a straight right hand. McCockiner scores with a hook. McCockiner closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Vendarra! McCockiner dives in looking to finish! Vendarra is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barry McCockiner!
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Event:
Skrap Fights 52
Date: Jun 01, 2019 |
#R1##TD# McCockiner gets the takedown into side control. #ES2# Torsten throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done! Horrible takedown attempt by McCockiner or perhaps it was just good defense by Torsten, which made it look bad. #TD# McCockiner looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU# McCockiner stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #CL# McCockiner clinches up against the ropes.#TD# McCockiner is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Torsten can't fight it off and eventually McCockiner manages to take the fight to the floor. Torsten looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SU# McCockiner gets to his feet - Torsten follows without any prompting. #T1##TD# McCockiner shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Torsten napping and manages to drive through into side control! Torsten is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SU# McCockiner decides to stand up, so the ref orders Torsten to his feet. #TD# McCockiner closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Torsten's guard. Torsten controls McCockiner momentarily but McCockiner frees himself. #SU# McCockiner gets to his feet - Torsten follows without any prompting. #TD# McCockiner shoots in and gets a takedown into Torsten's guard.#T2##SU# McCockiner stands up from Torsten's guard - McCockiner perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD# McCockiner shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Torsten napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SU# McCockiner decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD# McCockiner gets a double leg takedown into Torsten's guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU# Torsten is working an open guard so McCockiner takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD# McCockiner bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SU# McCockiner decides to stand up, so the ref orders Torsten to his feet. #TD# McCockiner scores with a takedown into Torsten's guard.#T3# McCockiner won't allow Torsten to sweep him here. #SU# McCockiner decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Torsten, up you get! #TD# McCockiner gets the takedown into side control. #SU# McCockiner decides to stand back up. McCockiner dives in for a single leg takedown but Torsten sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes. And Torsten responds with a good body kick, but McCockiner manages to step out the way in time. McCockiner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Torsten tries to avoid it but McCockiner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Torsten to the ground. Torsten escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry McCockiner. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD# McCockiner shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McCockiner showed some decent athleticism there. Torsten trying to hold on to McCockiner's head to control him but McCockiner postures up.
#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SU# McCockiner stands up and beckons Torsten to join him on the feet. #CL# McCockiner moves into the clinch. McCockiner keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Torsten's efforts to push away.#TD# McCockiner gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Torsten regains guard.
#SU# McCockiner stands up from guard. Let's bang! No luck for McCockiner with that takedown attempt. McCockiner sets himself, and Torsten steps forward looking for the clinch! McCockiner avoids it this time. Torsten slaps away a takedown attempt from McCockiner, before circling back to the center of the mat. 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 Barry McCockiner will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2##TD# McCockiner scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Torsten is looking to regain half guard here but McCockiner keeps moving and retains side control. #SU# McCockiner decides to take the fight back to the feet. McCockiner fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Torsten let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. No luck for McCockiner with that takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# McCockiner closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McCockiner lands in his opponent's guard. Torsten tries to land a sweep but no joy. Barry McCockiner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1# McCockiner postures up.
#SU# McCockiner gets to his feet - Torsten follows without any prompting. #CL# McCockiner closes the distance and clinches. McCockiner prevents a body shot from Torsten. #TD# McCockiner wants the takedown. Torsten is fighting it off but McCockiner persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Torsten's guard against the ropes.#SU# McCockiner decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Torsten, up you get! #TD# McCockiner fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Torsten to the ground. McCockiner is now in Torsten's guard. Torsten wants to sweep but no luck. #SU# McCockiner stands up and waves to Torsten to follow him. #TD# McCockiner 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.#T2##SU# McCockiner stands up and waves to Torsten to follow him. #TD# McCockiner darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. This has been an exciting period of action!#SU# McCockiner decides to stand and escape the position. Torsten leaves McCockiner with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Torsten throws out a counter right but McCockiner avoids it with no problem. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry McCockiner. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3# McCockiner looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. McCockiner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Torsten tries to avoid it but McCockiner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Torsten to the ground. Torsten escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. McCockiner fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD# McCockiner scores with a takedown into Torsten's guard.#SU# McCockiner gets to his feet. Torsten looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD# McCockiner closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Torsten did well to prevent McCockiner getting side control.#SU# McCockiner decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T4# McCockiner shoots in looking for a takedown. Torsten tries to sprawl out of it but McCockiner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Torsten manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Torsten is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McCockiner with a body shot. McCockiner is trying hard to land a takedown here. Torsten sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Torsten follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#TD# A momentary lapse in concentration from Torsten enables McCockiner to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Torsten manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SU# McCockiner decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. McCockiner darts in looking for a takedown but Torsten gets double underhooks and turns McCockiner into the ropes. McCockiner shoots for a double leg takedown but Torsten sprawls well. He's pushed McCockiner's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Torsten only half commits to the counter leg kick.#CL# McCockiner moves into the clinch. McCockiner has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Torsten after a bit of a struggle. Torsten can't find room to land a body shot as McCockiner controls the action.
Torsten working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry McCockiner dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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##TD# McCockiner shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Torsten is looking for a sweep. McCockiner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SU# McCockiner decides to return to a standing position. #TD# McCockiner scores with a takedown into Torsten's guard.#SU# McCockiner stands up and waves to Torsten to follow him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# McCockiner shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. 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! Torsten wants to improve his position but McCockiner is controlling well.
#T1##SU# McCockiner stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Torsten to get to his feet. McCockiner tries to score a power double leg takedown but Torsten sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McCockiner somewhat. Torsten only half commits to the counter leg kick. Torsten defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McCockiner. Torsten flicks out a counter leg kick but McCockiner steps away. Torsten slaps away a takedown attempt from McCockiner, before circling back to the center of the mat. A little jabbing left from Torsten on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry McCockiner. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. McCockiner is trying hard to land a takedown here. Torsten sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Baldur Torsten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD# McCockiner 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.#SU# McCockiner decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Torsten, up you get! #TD# Torsten gets caught flat footed, as McCockiner shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. McCockiner preventing the sweep. #SU# McCockiner decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Torsten keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Torsten looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3# McCockiner shoots in looking for a takedown. Torsten tries to sprawl out of it but McCockiner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Torsten manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD# Torsten gets caught napping as McCockiner dives in and scores a takedown. Torsten manages to retain guard. Torsten looking for a sweep. Not yet Torsten, not yet. #SU# McCockiner decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Torsten, up you get! #TD# McCockiner shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Torsten's guard.#T4##SU# McCockiner stands up and waves to Torsten to follow him. #TD# McCockiner is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Torsten's half guard.#SU# McCockiner decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #TD# McCockiner closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Torsten quickly recovers to half guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. McCockiner blocks the strikes from Torsten.
Torsten wants to control but McCockiner is keeping busy.
#SUB2# Torsten is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McCockiner pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight! Barry McCockiner showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for McCockiner, 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Barry McCockiner! Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Barry McCockiner! Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Barry McCockiner!
Barry McCockiner wins by unanimous decision!
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