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Event:
BFF 49: Boone vs. Humors
Date: Dec 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Un throws the left hand but McHeartney avoids the punch easily.
Un misses with a straight left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Un looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Un stuffs the takedown.
The fighters circling - McHeartney throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McHeartney looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McHeartney closes the distance but Un moves to the side
and Un counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
McHeartney gets tackled into the ropes by Un. Un maintains the clinch.
McHeartney fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McHeartney is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've been hearing reports that McHeartney has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
McHeartney can't find room to land a body shot as Un controls the action.
McHeartney misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Un blocks an elbow strike.#BC2#
Un's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
McHeartney closes the distance and clinches.
McHeartney lands with a short shot to the head.
Un is leaning against McHeartney and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McHeartney misses with the head strike.
McHeartney doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McHeartney cracks Un with a nice body shot.
Un blocks an uppercut.
Un lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McHeartney.
McHeartney is breathing heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Un. #BC2#
Un manages to break the clinch.
McHeartney circles away from the clinch attempt.
McHeartney loses concentration momentarily and Un pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! McHeartney crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Un finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rhif Un!
After winning the bout, Rhif Un thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Paul McHeartney was interviewed post fight and said 'FE GODWN NI ETO'.
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Event:
BFF 44: Willis vs. Badass
Date: Oct 27, 2018 |
#R1#
McHeartney throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kemp counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Kemp closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that McHeartney has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kemp scores with a shoulder strike.
Kemp swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kemp lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McHeartney backwards.
McHeartney swings wildly with an uppercut but Kemp uses good head movement to avoid it.
McHeartney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kemp.
McHeartney has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kemp after a bit of a struggle.
Kemp blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Kemp.
Kemp working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kemp blocks a body shot from McHeartney.
Kemp lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kemp scores with a shot to the side of McHeartney's head. #ROC#
McHeartney is rocked!
Kemp lands a left hand.
McHeartney is still on wobbly legs! Can Kemp finish him?
Kemp scores with a hook to the body.
McHeartney looks winded!
Kemp creates a bit of distance for himself, with McHeartney pressed up against the ropes and cracks McHeartney with a massive uppercut! McHeartney goes down! He's out cold! Wow, that was some serious power there by Kemp!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ross Kemp!
Ross Kemp spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Paul McHeartney spoke after the fight, saying 'FE GODWN NI ETO'.
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Event:
BFF 39: Fury vs. Bartlett
Date: Sep 22, 2018 |
#R1#
McHeartney keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McHeartney throws out a counter right but Clegg avoids it with no problem.
Clegg takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Clegg 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.
McHeartney lands with an uppercut that bounces Clegg off the ropes and back into range.
Jab by McHeartney.
Clegg with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and McHeartney counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McHeartney lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Clegg displaying some good clinch control by pressing McHeartney up against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McHeartney.
A head punch on the inside from McHeartney fails to land.
McHeartney working aggressively here.
McHeartney lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Clegg misses with a body punch.
Clegg tries to pull guard but McHeartney forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
McHeartney tries to work over Clegg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from McHeartney. #T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McHeartney.
McHeartney is working Clegg over against the ropes.
Clegg has McHeartney pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. McHeartney manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arslan Clegg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clegg tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McHeartney just stands there and leans against the ropes.
A left hand lands to the body for McHeartney.
McHeartney tries to throw a body punch but Clegg avoids it by throwing McHeartney back against the ropes.
McHeartney cracks Clegg with a nice body shot.
Clegg is breathing heavily.#TD2#
McHeartney pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Clegg preventing the sweep.
Clegg tries to free his leg and advance position but McHeartney is retaining full guard.
Clegg wants to control from the top but McHeartney keeps moving.
Clegg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McHeartney looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Clegg wants to pass the guard but McHeartney is keeping the position.
Clegg wants to control from the top but McHeartney keeps moving. #T2#
Clegg trying to move into half guard but instead McHeartney has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Clegg keeping moving, preventing McHeartney from controlling successfully.
Clegg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Clegg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McHeartney defends it easily.
McHeartney trying to control the position from guard on top but Clegg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McHeartney looking to pass the guard. #T3#
McHeartney trying to control but Clegg is working from the bottom.
Clegg looking for a sweep. Not yet Clegg, not yet.
McHeartney trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clegg looking to hit a scissor sweep but McHeartney is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Clegg is on top in guard.
#REVR#
McHeartney wants to sweep but no luck.
Clegg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McHeartney looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4#
Clegg throws a big right hand that misses.
Clegg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McHeartney trying to control the position.
Clegg wants to pass the guard but McHeartney is keeping the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
McHeartney pulls Clegg in to control the position.
Clegg lands a couple of digs.
Clegg works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Clegg missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T5#
Clegg wants to pass to mount but McHeartney is defending the position.
Clegg thows a huge punch but McHeartney dodges it nicely.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Clegg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Clegg passes to full mount!
McHeartney manages to regain half guard. Good work.
McHeartney is concentrating on defense, preventing Clegg from advancing position.
McHeartney has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Clegg thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Clegg wants to work for an arm triangle but McHeartney is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McHeartney trying to control here.
#T6#
Nice strikes from Clegg there.
McHeartney is trying to control but can't.
Clegg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Clegg is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McHeartney is just riding it out for now. Clegg eventually gives up the hold.
McHeartney won't allow Clegg to pass to mount.
McHeartney trying to control from the bottom.
#T7#
Clegg wants to control but McHeartney is keeping him busy.
McHeartney tries to get to full guard but Clegg has control of the leg.
Clegg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McHeartney trying to control but Clegg postures up.
Clegg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McHeartney's head.
Clegg is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Clegg not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Clegg is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Clegg looks to land a strike but McHeartney avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Clegg trying to control but McHeartney is working from the bottom. #T8#
Clegg keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McHeartney's head.
Clegg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McHeartney keeping moving, preventing Clegg from controlling successfully.
McHeartney 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.
Clegg distracts McHeartney with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Clegg looking to pass the guard.
McHeartney is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T9##SUB2#
McHeartney is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Clegg is aware though and is defending well.
Clegg postures up.
McHeartney keeping moving, preventing Clegg from controlling successfully.
Clegg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McHeartney is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Clegg has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Clegg is fighting to break McHeartney's control of his arms but McHeartney is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A head kick misses from Clegg.
McHeartney lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Clegg misses with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Paul McHeartney will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R2#
Clegg on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Clegg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Clegg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD2#
McHeartney bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Clegg sneaks back into half guard.
Clegg trying to control here.
#SUB#
Clegg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
McHeartney seems to be looking for submissions.
Clegg wants to control but McHeartney is keeping busy.
#T1#
McHeartney is trying to control the action in half guard but Clegg is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Clegg gets full guard.
McHeartney is pushing down on Clegg's leg trying to pass to half guard. Clegg is fighting to maintain full guard but McHeartney has managed to sneak the leg through.
Clegg is not content to let McHeartney control the position.
Clegg trying to hold on to McHeartney's head to control him but McHeartney postures up.
#SUB2#
McHeartney has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Clegg defend it? McHeartney steps over the head and cranks it - Clegg is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for McHeartney!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paul McHeartney!
After winning the bout, Paul McHeartney 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:
BFF 34: LHW Final
Date: Aug 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Volkov looks to land a left hand but McHeartney moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
McHeartney clinches up against the ropes.#BC2#
McHeartney manages to break the clinch.
Volkov misses with a jab to the body
#CL2#
and McHeartney counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD2#
McHeartney has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Volkov uses from the top position.
Volkov wants to get up but he can't break McHeartney's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
McHeartney is looking to sweep but instead, Volkov has passed into half guard.
#SUB2#
McHeartney actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McHeartney slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
McHeartney controls Volkov momentarily but Volkov frees himself. #T1#
Volkov wants to control from the top but McHeartney keeps moving.
Volkov wanted to stand there but McHeartney had control of the position.
Volkov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McHeartney on the ground.
Volkov preventing the sweep.
McHeartney is adopting a defensive guard.
McHeartney is trying to control the position but Volkov postures up. #SUB2#
Volkov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2#
McHeartney not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
McHeartney has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Volkov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
McHeartney is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Volkov rolls with it to try and escape but McHeartney cranks on the arm and Volkov is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paul McHeartney!
Our winner, Paul McHeartney, 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:
BFF 28: Gaston vs. Whelan
Date: Jul 28, 2018 |
#R1#
McHeartney fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chong Po avoids it really well and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Chong Po on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chong Po thows a left - swing and a miss!
McHeartney displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chong Po throws out the jab.
McHeartney throws a looping overhand right but Chong Po ducks down to avoid it.
McHeartney has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
McHeartney with a poor takedown
enabling Chong Po to counter with a crisp jab.
McHeartney slips under a jab from Chong Po.
McHeartney feints the counter takedown.
McHeartney fails with a takedown attempt.
Li Chong Po has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul McHeartney.
Chong Po scores with a punch to the head.
McHeartney closes the distance but Chong Po moves to the side
and Chong Po cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McHeartney takes a shot right to the bread basket.#KD#
Chong Po sends McHeartney crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Chong Po is motioning to the referee to let McHeartney up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
McHeartney is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Paul McHeartney has been cut.
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!
Chong Po darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! McHeartney's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Chong Po before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Li Chong Po!
A victorious Li Chong Po 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:
BFF 21: Obermueller vs Sandman
Date: Jun 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Pereira. No joy for McHeartney on that attempt.
McHeartney has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Pereira is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Pereira throws a lazy right hand but McHeartney sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pereira is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McHeartney shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pereira pinned against the ropes. Pereira gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McHeartney tries to clinch but Pereira is having none of it.
Pereira throws a good cross that connects.
Pereira scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McHeartney doesn't seem bothered though.
Pereira lunges at McHeartney with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McHeartney's hand.
Pereira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pereira appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McHeartney dives in for a single leg takedown but Pereira sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Murilo Pereira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul McHeartney.
Pereira catches McHeartney with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pereira rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and McHeartney counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McHeartney wants to control but Pereira is keeping him busy.
Pereira wants to control but McHeartney postures up.#T1##SUB2#
McHeartney looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McHeartney wants to control but Pereira is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
McHeartney is trying to get an arm triangle but Pereira is defending well. #SUB2#
McHeartney working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pereira is not content to let McHeartney control the position. #T2##SUB2#
McHeartney is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pereira knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pereira wants to control but McHeartney postures up.#SUB2#
McHeartney wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pereira, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
McHeartney has hold of Pereira's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Pereira seems comfortable defending it but McHeartney has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Pereira is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Pereira is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but McHeartney couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paul McHeartney!
A very excited looking Paul McHeartney made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
BFF 14: Fei vs. Dazzle
Date: May 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Volkov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
McHeartney gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
McHeartney gets control of Volkov's arms and successfully pulls guard. McHeartney will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
McHeartney is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Volkov has his hands clasped together but McHeartney extends and breaks Volkov's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by McHeartney.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paul McHeartney!
During a confident post fight interview, Paul McHeartney thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
BFF 5: Peterson vs. Oceanus
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Shake slaps away a takedown attempt from McHeartney, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McHeartney.
As McHeartney tries to get set, Shake tries to push him back and clinch up but McHeartney manages to avoid the attempt.
Shake connects with a crisp jab. #TD2#
McHeartney gets a double leg takedown into Shake's guard.#ES#
Shake has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the ropes to get back to his feet. McHeartney has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the ropes.#TD2#
McHeartney has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Shake uses from the top position. #SUB2#
McHeartney throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
McHeartney looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Shake is defending well. McHeartney quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Shake has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! McHeartney celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paul McHeartney!
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Event:
BFF 1: Petersen vs. Balboa
Date: Mar 03, 2018 |
#R1#
McHeartney circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD#
McHeartney drives through with a takedown into guard.
McHeartney is in close to Zion's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Zion being controlled here, momentarily.
McHeartney lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McHeartney passes easily into side control. Nice work.
McHeartney has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
McHeartney is working to tighten his grip on Zion's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Zion has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but McHeartney is really squeezing tight and eventually Zion passes out! McHeartney breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Paul McHeartney!
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