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Event:
SUPER 6 Finals
Date: Jun 23, 2018 |
#R1##KD2#
Happy lands a big head kick that sends MacArthur tumbling to the mat! Happy takes a step backwards and waves MacArthur back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
MacArthur is rocked!
Happy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt MacArthur.
Oh MacArthur is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Happy keeps the fight on the outside.
MacArthur seems to have got his legs back now.
MacArthur goes for a double leg but Happy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Happy continues to drive forward.
MacArthur bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#TD#
MacArthur 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacArthur won't allow Happy to get back to his feet.
Happy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SU#
MacArthur gets to his feet. Happy looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Happy cracks the inside of MacArthur's front leg. #T1#
Happy throws a nice inside leg kick.
MacArthur uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Happy.
MacArthur is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Happy.#KD2#
Happy lands a big head kick that sends MacArthur tumbling to the mat! Happy takes a step backwards and waves MacArthur back to his feet - he wants the finish!
MacArthur on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Happy. Happy obviously looking to wear him down.
MacArthur shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Happy sprawls well. Happy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. MacArthur gets slowly back to his feet.
Happy steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from MacArthur.
MacArthur looking to land some kicks to the body here.
MacArthur sets himself, and Happy steps forward looking for the clinch! MacArthur avoids it this time.
Happy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Happy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Happy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by MacArthur.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Happy throws a leg kick which misses MacArthur's front leg but catches the back leg as MacArthur tries to avoid it.
Happy blocks a head kick by MacArthur.
Happy wants to clinch up but MacArthur keeps it at a distance.
MacArthur shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Happy but Happy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn MacArthur. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
MacArthur fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Happy avoids it really well and circles away.
MacArthur misses with a jab, cross combination.
Happy is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Happy throws an overhand right that lands on MacArthur's shoulder, as MacArthur tries to avoid the shot.
MacArthur shoots and misses #CL2#
and Happy counters by clinching up.
Happy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Happy.
Happy lands a shoulder strike.
MacArthur can't get the takedown.
MacArthur is breathing heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MacArthur.
MacArthur blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MacArthur tries to pull guard but Happy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Happy lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Happy swings wildly with an uppercut but MacArthur uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacArthur tries to pull guard but Happy holds him up against the cage and eventually MacArthur drops back down to his feet.
Happy lands an uppercut.
MacArthur tries to break free but Happy pushes him back against the cage.
Happy pushes MacArthur back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
MacArthur blocks an uppercut.
MacArthur looking to slow down the pace here.
Happy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
MacArthur is trying to push Happy away but Happy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Happy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Happy scores with a shot to the side of MacArthur's head.
MacArthur wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Happy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Happy scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Happy misses with the head strike.
Happy creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends MacArthur's eyes rolling into the back of his head! MacArthur drops to his knees and Happy pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mister Happy!
Mister Happy was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Ray fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL#
Ray moves into range and clinches up with MacArthur.
Ray lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
MacArthur tries to break free but Ray pushes him back against the cage.
Ray makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
MacArthur is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ray gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
I was talking to Ray's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ray softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ray throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short uppercut from Ray. #ROC#
MacArthur is rocked!
Ray lands a body punch.
MacArthur is still on wobbly legs! Can Ray finish him?
Ray lands a left hand that snaps the head of MacArthur backwards.
MacArthur is trying to pull guard but Ray turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ray scores with a hook to the body.
MacArthur looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ray scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ray lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ray lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops MacArthur to his knees! Ray keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stevie Ray!
A very excited looking Stevie Ray rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 02, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
MacArthur shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. MacArthur showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Bailey makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Bailey jabs MacArthur to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bailey looking to land some kicks to the body here.
MacArthur misses with a takedown attempt - Bailey sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
MacArthur looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bailey is looking to counter punch.
Bailey jabs at MacArthur's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bailey throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bailey fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
MacArthur gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Bailey counters by moving into the clinch.
Joe Bailey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn MacArthur.#T1##BC#
Bailey manages to break the clinch.
Bailey blocks a jab.
MacArthur has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bailey.
Bailey scores with a jab. MacArthur acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bailey throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bailey connects with a body shot that sends MacArthur's belly button to the back.
Bailey lands a nice leg kick that just misses MacArthur's sensitive parts.
Bailey moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bailey thuds a left hand into MacArthur's body.
MacArthur misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bailey appears to be looking for a big counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bailey lands the left hand.
MacArthur throws a body shot but no joy.
Bailey ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
MacArthur looks winded!
Bailey with a hook.
Bailey scores with a shot to the body.
Bailey moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#T2#
Bailey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Joe Bailey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bailey lands a really nice looking cross but MacArthur seems unphased.
#ROC#
MacArthur is rocked!
MacArthur takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
MacArthur is still on wobbly legs! Can Bailey finish him?#KD#
Bailey lands a big head kick that sends MacArthur tumbling to the mat! Bailey takes a step backwards and waves MacArthur back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Bailey drops MacArthur with a naaaaasty hook - MacArthur is in real trouble here! Bailey dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Bailey!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2018 |
#R1#
MacArthur misses with a low kick.
#TD2#
Schulz gets caught napping as MacArthur dives in and scores a takedown. Schulz manages to retain guard.
MacArthur being controlled here momentarily.
Schulz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Schulz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Schulz trying to control the position from guard on top but MacArthur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schulz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
MacArthur keeping moving, preventing Schulz from controlling successfully. #T1#
Schulz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Schulz postures up.
Schulz wants to control from the top but MacArthur keeps moving.
Schulz controlling from the top position.
Schulz prevents MacArthur from getting back to his feet.
MacArthur really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Schulz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Schulz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Schulz wants to control from the top but MacArthur keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#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.#TD2#
MacArthur shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Schulz throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Schulz is on top in guard.
#REVR#
MacArthur can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Schulz controls the pace.
Schulz trying to control but MacArthur is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schulz is stalling in the full guard.
Schulz trying to control the position from guard on top but MacArthur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
MacArthur is trying to keep Schulz in close.
Schulz is stalling in the full guard.
Schulz trying to control but MacArthur is working from the bottom.
MacArthur trying to keep a closed guard but Schulz is proving a slippery customer.
Schulz preventing the sweep.
Schulz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Schulz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Schulz wants to control from the top but MacArthur keeps moving.
Schulz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Schulz wants to control from the top but MacArthur keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
MacArthur shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Schulz's guard.
Schulz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
MacArthur tries to stand but Schulz is controlling from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schulz has his hands on MacArthur's head, controlling the position.
Schulz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shawn MacArthur 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#
Schulz pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Schulz looking to stall.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD2#
MacArthur wants the takedown. Schulz is fighting it off but MacArthur persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Schulz's guard against the cage.
Schulz wants to sweep but no luck.
Schulz is trying to keep MacArthur in close.
MacArthur content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
MacArthur must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schulz looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Schulz is trying to keep MacArthur in close.
Schulz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Schulz trying to control the position from guard on top but MacArthur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schulz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if MacArthur can do anything to dispel that myth.
Schulz wants to control from the top but MacArthur keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
MacArthur trying to control the position.
Schulz wants to control from the top but MacArthur keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Schulz pushes MacArthur up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Schulz. #TD#
Schulz pulls MacArthur into guard.
Schulz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
MacArthur is trying to control the position but Schulz postures up. #T3#
Schulz trying to control but MacArthur is working from the bottom.
Armin Schulz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Schulz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because MacArthur is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Schulz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Schulz wants to control from the top but MacArthur keeps moving. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
MacArthur working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Schulz.
Schulz wants to control from the top but MacArthur keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Schulz doesn't manage to clinch there - MacArthur circles away.
MacArthur closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Schulz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacArthur moves away.#CL#
Schulz darts in and clinches MacArthur up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC2#
MacArthur breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Schulz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with MacArthur, pushing him back against the cage.
Schulz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Schulz breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armin Schulz dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Schulz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before MacArthur has time to react.
Some wild striking there from MacArthur.
Schulz tries to clinch there but MacArthur circles away.
Armin Schulz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Schulz clinches with his opponent.
Schulz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#TD2#
MacArthur pulls Schulz into guard.
Schulz trying to control but MacArthur is working from the bottom.
Schulz lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schulz trying to control but MacArthur is working from the bottom.
Schulz connects with a couple of short punches.
Schulz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Schulz's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
MacArthur utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Schulz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Schulz trying to control the position from guard on top but MacArthur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schulz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
MacArthur keeping moving, preventing Schulz from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Schulz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps MacArthur's head backwards.#TD2#
MacArthur drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Schulz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from MacArthur.
Schulz wants to sweep but no luck.
Schulz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. MacArthur manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Schulz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
MacArthur keeping moving, preventing Schulz from controlling successfully. #T3#
Schulz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Schulz trying to control but MacArthur is working from the bottom.
Schulz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Schulz trying to control the position from guard on top but MacArthur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
MacArthur throws a push kick but Schulz slaps the foot to one side.
Shawn MacArthur is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Schulz gets a clinch.
Schulz misses with the head strike.
Schulz gets through MacArthur's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Schulz is trying to drag MacArthur to the mat but MacArthur just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC#
Schulz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Schulz tries for a takedown but MacArthur sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Armin Schulz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Schulz 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Armin Schulz!
Armin Schulz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2018 |
#R1#
MacArthur showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McAuliffe.
MacArthur shoots in but McAuliffe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McAuliffe lands with a hook. MacArthur tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McAuliffe misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and MacArthur counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by MacArthur.
McAuliffe tries to work over MacArthur's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
MacArthur breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
MacArthur shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McAuliffe pinned against the cage. McAuliffe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A nice side step and McAuliffe releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McAuliffe avoids the head kick by MacArthur.
McAuliffe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but MacArthur circles away quickly and effectively.
McAuliffe scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T1#
MacArthur fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McAuliffe throws out a counter right but MacArthur avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn MacArthur. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McAuliffe looks to score with a jab to the body but MacArthur is just out of range.
MacArthur is looking for a counter combo.
McAuliffe misses the body punch #CL#
and MacArthur counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A hook to the body from McAuliffe.
A shot in the inside from McAuliffe.
MacArthur pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
MacArthur is trying to pull guard but McAuliffe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
MacArthur has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McAuliffe after a bit of a struggle.
McAuliffe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
MacArthur tries for a takedown but McAuliffe manages to get underhooks.
McAuliffe lands a hook to the side of the head.
MacArthur tries for a takedown. No joy.
McAuliffe should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T2#
McAuliffe lands a body shot.
MacArthur changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McAuliffe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
MacArthur is breathing heavily.
McAuliffe misses with a few strikes there.
McAuliffe misses with a two punch combination.
MacArthur tries to counter by clinching up but McAuliffe breaks away and moves out of range.
McAuliffe throws a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McAuliffe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping MacArthur at a distance.
MacArthur is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McAuliffe.#ROC2#
MacArthur is rocked!#CL2#
McAuliffe moves into range and clinches up with MacArthur.#BC2#
McAuliffe breaks the clinch.
McAuliffe moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Oh MacArthur is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McAuliffe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
McAuliffe moves into range and clinches up with MacArthur.#BC#
MacArthur escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3#
A punch combination from McAuliffe misses.
MacArthur seems to have got his legs back now.
McAuliffe throws a body shot but no joy.
MacArthur feinted with a counter takedown.
McAuliffe moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
MacArthur shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling McAuliffe to counter with a crisp jab.
McAuliffe throws a series of punches but MacArthur avoids them all with ease. #TD#
MacArthur looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
MacArthur postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McAuliffe is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of MacArthur, into his guard. #REVB##SU2#
McAuliffe decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from McAuliffe.
McAuliffe misses with a straight left.
MacArthur bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
MacArthur tries to clinch up but McAuliffe circles away and keeps his distance.
MacArthur takes a swing at McAuliffe's ribcage but misses.
McAuliffe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD#
MacArthur darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
McAuliffe manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. MacArthur keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack McAuliffe 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#
McAuliffe looks to land a combination. MacArthur sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
McAuliffe misses with a wild combination.
McAuliffe looks to land a left hand but MacArthur moved out of range nicely.
McAuliffe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacArthur.
MacArthur throws a counter high kick but McAuliffe was just alert enough to avoid it.
MacArthur shoots in for a double leg but McAuliffe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McAuliffe lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McAuliffe.
MacArthur takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
MacArthur dives in and grabs McAuliffe's left leg, looking for a takedown. McAuliffe pushes down on MacArthur's head and hops out.
Jack McAuliffe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McAuliffe lands with an overhand left.
Shawn MacArthur is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McAuliffe's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McAuliffe duly obliges.
MacArthur doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McAuliffe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn MacArthur. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##TD#
MacArthur shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. MacArthur showed some decent athleticism there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McAuliffe pushes MacArthur off looking to stand but MacArthur dives back in and keeps control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McAuliffe can do anything to dispel that myth.
McAuliffe is refusing to be controlled, as MacArthur sits in half guard.
McAuliffe is trying to stand.
#ES2#
McAuliffe manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. MacArthur keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
McAuliffe stalling.
#BC#
MacArthur escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
McAuliffe misses with a two punch combination.
Jack McAuliffe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McAuliffe tries to clinch there but MacArthur circles away.
MacArthur dives in and grabs McAuliffe's left leg, looking for a takedown. McAuliffe pushes down on MacArthur's head and hops out.
McAuliffe throws an overhand right that lands on MacArthur's shoulder, as MacArthur tries to avoid the shot.
McAuliffe tries to bum rush MacArthur with a series of wild strikes but MacArthur uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
MacArthur avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McAuliffe stuffs the takedown attempt from MacArthur. MacArthur gets slowly back to his feet.
McAuliffe scores with a shot to the body.
MacArthur shoots in for a double leg but McAuliffe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T3#
The crowd cheers as MacArthur lands an impressive looking overhand right. McAuliffe doesn't seem phased though.
MacArthur closes the distance and clinches up with McAuliffe, looking for a takedown. MacArthur pushes McAuliffe against the cage but McAuliffe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McAuliffe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McAuliffe misses with a two punch combination.
McAuliffe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down MacArthur rather than just go for the knockout.
MacArthur darts in trying to clinch
and McAuliffe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McAuliffe thuds a left hand into MacArthur's body.#CL2#
McAuliffe darts in and clinches MacArthur up against the cage.
MacArthur tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McAuliffe lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
McAuliffe blocks the elbow strike.
McAuliffe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McAuliffe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McAuliffe lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McAuliffe.
A nice right hand lands inside from McAuliffe.
McAuliffe lands a left hand that snaps the head of MacArthur backwards. #BC#
MacArthur's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
MacArthur walks into a stiff left hand from McAuliffe.
McAuliffe pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces MacArthur back to the cage. McAuliffe follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
McAuliffe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but MacArthur circles away quickly and effectively.
MacArthur fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack McAuliffe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
MacArthur has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
McAuliffe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McAuliffe jabs MacArthur to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McAuliffe lands a right hook to the body.
#CL#
MacArthur closes the distance and pushes McAuliffe back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacArthur jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McAuliffe walks away with a smile on his face. MacArthur gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
MacArthur defending well as McAuliffe loads up on a big left hand.
MacArthur avoids a punch combination nicely.
MacArthur is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
MacArthur shoots in for a takedown but McAuliffe shows good takedown defense.
MacArthur closes the distance looking to clinch
and McAuliffe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McAuliffe misses with a few strikes there.
McAuliffe throws a series of punches but MacArthur moves out of range.
McAuliffe looks to land a combination but MacArthur avoids it well.
McAuliffe swats away the attempt to clinch by MacArthur.
McAuliffe misses with a body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as McAuliffe blocks the leg kick.
McAuliffe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice takedown defense from McAuliffe. No joy for MacArthur on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn MacArthur. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
McAuliffe stuns MacArthur with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
MacArthur steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McAuliffe.
MacArthur wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
McAuliffe throws a series of punches but MacArthur avoids them all with ease.
MacArthur tries to land a front kick but McAuliffe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McAuliffe steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from MacArthur.
MacArthur is looking to clinch but McAuliffe is avoiding it.
McAuliffe unleashes a big counter combination but MacArthur bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
No joy there for McAuliffe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As McAuliffe tries to get set, MacArthur tries to push him back and clinch up but McAuliffe manages to avoid the attempt.
MacArthur misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McAuliffe stalks MacArthur and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into MacArthur's face. MacArthur staggers backwards, shaken.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacArthur shoots in looking for a takedown. McAuliffe tries to sprawl out of it but MacArthur keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McAuliffe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jack McAuliffe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
McAuliffe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
MacArthur looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McAuliffe is fending him off so far but MacArthur persists. Nope, McAuliffe circles away and we're back to standing.
McAuliffe scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McAuliffe throws a right hand that MacArthur ducks under and follows up with a left that MacArthur also avoids with ease.
MacArthur wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
McAuliffe tries to close the distance and clinch up but MacArthur swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
MacArthur forces McAuliffe back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
MacArthur breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
MacArthur gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McAuliffe lands a left hand.
Come on McAuliffe - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McAuliffe is struggling to control the position.#T4#
McAuliffe lands with a left to the head.
MacArthur stalling against the cage.
Jack McAuliffe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
MacArthur is looking for a takedown.
MacArthur is trying to pull guard but McAuliffe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on McAuliffe - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Shawn MacArthur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
MacArthur misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack McAuliffe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McAuliffe 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack McAuliffe!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
MacArthur shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Nguyen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Nguyen looks winded!
MacArthur engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
MacArthur is looking to stand up but Nguyen won't let him.
MacArthur is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
MacArthur drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. MacArthur seems to have locked his on tight now - Nguyen screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for MacArthur, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Shawn MacArthur!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 11, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
MacArthur forces Nguyen back against the cage and clinches.
Nguyen wants a takedown.
#TD#
MacArthur gets control of Nguyen 's arms and successfully pulls guard. MacArthur will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Nguyen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! MacArthur is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nguyen , into his guard. #REVR#
Nguyen being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacArthur wants to stand but Nguyen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Nguyen is trying to control the position but MacArthur postures up. #T1#
MacArthur passes easily into side control. Nice work.
MacArthur working away.
MacArthur connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Nguyen some visible discomfort.
MacArthur tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
MacArthur is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Nguyen will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T2#
Nguyen takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
MacArthur tries to move to full mount but Nguyen actually manages to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nguyen has hold of MacArthur's hands but MacArthur slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
MacArthur is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
MacArthur content just to control the position here. #SUB#
MacArthur looking for a guillotine from mount but Nguyen is having none of it.
BOOM! MacArthur connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#T3#
MacArthur lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
MacArthur lands a big shot there that rocks Nguyen but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
MacArthur controlling the position easily from mount.
MacArthur postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Nguyen looks a forlorn figure.
MacArthur breaks from Nguyen 's wrist control and lands an elbow. #SUB#
MacArthur with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Nguyen trying desperately to get to his feet.
#T4#
MacArthur landing punches.
MacArthur looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nguyen is bucking up trying to escape but MacArthur cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacArthur controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn MacArthur dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Nguyen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and MacArthur counters with a two punch combo. #TD#
MacArthur looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
MacArthur winds up and cracks Nguyen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
MacArthur slows the pace down in half guard.
Shawn MacArthur overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacArthur works his way into full mount!
Nguyen working to try and regain half guard.
#T1#
MacArthur controlling the pace for now. #SU#
MacArthur stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. #TD#
MacArthur changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nguyen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Nguyen gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
MacArthur is landing with some decent strikes but Nguyen is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T2#
MacArthur looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
MacArthur goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Nguyen is on top in guard.
Nguyen wants to control from the top but MacArthur keeps moving.
MacArthur seems keen to control Nguyen 's posture.
MacArthur is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nguyen can do to turn this around?
Nguyen looking to sit in guard and control but MacArthur gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacArthur lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Nguyen can't keep his opponent in guard - MacArthur advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with MacArthur in particular looking to stall.
MacArthur moves into full mount! Nguyen won't be happy about that!
MacArthur controlling the pace for now.
MacArthur with the ground and pound from mount. #T4##SUB#
MacArthur looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
MacArthur looking to control and managing it successfully.
MacArthur lands a nice shot to the head.
BOOM! MacArthur connects with a massive shot to the dome!
MacArthur landing shots from mount.
MacArthur lands a big elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacArthur controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn MacArthur dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nguyen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and MacArthur counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nguyen !
Nguyen tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
MacArthur controlling the position easily from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
MacArthur lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
MacArthur controlling from mount. #SU#
MacArthur get's back to his feet.#TD#
MacArthur shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nguyen looking for a sweep. Not yet Nguyen , not yet. #T2#
MacArthur is stalling in the full guard.
Nguyen looking to control.
#SUB2#
MacArthur avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nguyen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
MacArthur's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Nguyen can't keep his opponent in guard - MacArthur advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
MacArthur slows the pace down in half guard.
MacArthur seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nguyen for as long as he can get away with.
MacArthur passes to full mount!
MacArthur has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Nguyen 's face.
#T4#
MacArthur unloading with bombs!
MacArthur putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#SUB#
MacArthur working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Nguyen looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by MacArthur! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Shawn MacArthur!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Harvey Jr looks to land a combination but MacArthur avoids it well. #CL2#
MacArthur gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Harvey Jr is trying to break free.
Harvey Jr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Harvey Jr avoiding damage as MacArthur throws knees to the body.
MacArthur is trying to pull guard but Harvey Jr has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
MacArthur manages to pull guard.
MacArthur has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
MacArthur is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacArthur is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
MacArthur looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
MacArthur is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nice strikes from MacArthur there.
Harvey Jr is trying to stand up here but MacArthur is controlling him well.
MacArthur not doing much here.
MacArthur's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
MacArthur stops Harvey Jr from getting back to his feet.
MacArthur perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. MacArthur connects with a nice short shot to Harvey Jr's temple. #SU2#
MacArthur postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Harvey Jr to stand up.
Harvey Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2#
MacArthur gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Harvey Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC2#
MacArthur breaks the clinch.
Bobby Harvey Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Harvey Jr does no damage.
MacArthur unleashes a big counter combination but Harvey Jr bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Harvey Jr lands with a nice body punch. #T3#
MacArthur lands a nice looking body shot.
Harvey Jr is breathing heavily.
MacArthur lands a body shot.
#TD2#
MacArthur shoots in and gets a takedown into Harvey Jr's guard.
MacArthur landing with the ground and pound.
MacArthur slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
MacArthur lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
MacArthur content to stall in guard here.
Harvey Jr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SU2#
MacArthur gets to his feet - Harvey Jr follows without any prompting.
MacArthur tries to land a front kick but Harvey Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
MacArthur lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Harvey Jr at a distance.
Harvey Jr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Harvey Jr is looking for a counter combo.#TD2#
MacArthur gets the takedown into side control.
Harvey Jr wants to get back to his feet but MacArthur is dominant here and he's now got Harvey Jr's back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacArthur just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB2#
MacArthur is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn MacArthur dominated that round.
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##CL2#
MacArthur has Harvey Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
MacArthur manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
MacArthur escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Harvey Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #ES2#
MacArthur is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacArthur is trying to pull guard but Harvey Jr turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from MacArthur.#T1#
Harvey Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
MacArthur tries to land knees in the clinch but Harvey Jr avoids the damage to the body.
MacArthur gets through Harvey Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Harvey Jr being controlled against the cage.
Harvey Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Harvey Jr tries to break the clinch but MacArthur is controlling the position.
MacArthur keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Harvey Jr's efforts to push away.#TD2#
MacArthur gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Harvey Jr regains guard.
Shawn MacArthur has got the better of the ground game so far.
MacArthur tries to free his leg and advance position but Harvey Jr is retaining full guard. #SU2#
MacArthur decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T2#
MacArthur lands a slapping body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
MacArthur shoots in and gets a takedown into Harvey Jr's guard.
MacArthur must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Harvey Jr wants to get back to his feet but MacArthur is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
MacArthur has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
MacArthur scoring with punches to the head and body. #SU2#
MacArthur gets to his feet. Harvey Jr looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
MacArthur changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Harvey Jr looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harvey Jr takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
MacArthur moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T3#
MacArthur grinds an elbow into Harvey Jr's temple.
MacArthur is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Harvey Jr's shoulder. That is not cool.
MacArthur has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Harvey Jr!#SUB2#
Harvey Jr is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. MacArthur locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Harvey Jr is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shawn MacArthur!
Bobby Harvey Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'It was a good fight, but I feel like I can do better next time.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 03, 2018 |
#R1#
MacArthur throws a low kick but it's checked well by Adebayo.#CL2#
MacArthur gets a clinch. #TD#
Adebayo gets a trip takedown into half guard.
MacArthur tries to roll over but Adebayo keeps him under control.
Adebayo trying to control from half guard but MacArthur is working away.
MacArthur missing with punches from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Adebayo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adebayo is controlling the pace.
MacArthur wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Adebayo trying to control from half guard but MacArthur is working away.
MacArthur is looking to improve his position.
MacArthur wants to sweep but Adebayo has passed to side control!
Adebayo working the ground and pound but MacArthur is defending the strikes. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
You can see the frustration on MacArthur's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
I wouldn't like to be where MacArthur is right now.
MacArthur really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Adebayo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
MacArthur tries to bench press Adebayo off him but Adebayo keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacArthur dodges the ground and pound from Adebayo.
MacArthur is looking for a sweep.
Adebayo wants to stand but MacArthur has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
MacArthur trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T3#
Adebayo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Adebayo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from MacArthur.
Adebayo shoots and misses
and MacArthur counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Adebayo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but MacArthur is defending well.
Adebayo is breathing heavily.#T4#
MacArthur is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Adebayo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
MacArthur jumps guard but Adebayo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Adebayo is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicho Adebayo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacArthur looking for a takedown.
MacArthur fails to pull guard.
MacArthur avoiding damage.
#TD#
Adebayo jumps guard.
MacArthur engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shawn MacArthur will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
MacArthur shoots in looking for a takedown but Adebayo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing MacArthur's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A little feinted left hand from Adebayo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Adebayo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts MacArthur as he jumps to the side.
MacArthur shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Adebayo sprawls well. Adebayo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. MacArthur gets slowly back to his feet.
Adebayo lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
MacArthur throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
MacArthur dives in and scores a takedown into Adebayo's guard.#SUB#
Adebayo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but MacArthur can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Adebayo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
MacArthur seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
MacArthur tries to stand but Adebayo is controlling from the bottom.
MacArthur's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Adebayo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst MacArthur is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Adebayo. No joy for MacArthur on that attempt.
Nicho Adebayo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn MacArthur.
Adebayo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nicho Adebayo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
MacArthur looking to score a takedown here. Adebayo is defending well but MacArthur drives through and ends up in Adebayo's guard.
MacArthur slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
MacArthur is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Adebayo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
MacArthur is trying to get an arm triangle but Adebayo is defending well. #T3##SUB2#
MacArthur wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Adebayo, who protects the arm well.
Adebayo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but MacArthur wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
MacArthur controls the position from side control.
MacArthur tries to advance to mount but can't. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
MacArthur is trying to get an arm triangle but Adebayo is defending well.
MacArthur is staying tight to Adebayo's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
MacArthur is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Adebayo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn MacArthur showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
MacArthur shoots in but Adebayo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Adebayo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Adebayo avoids the head kick by MacArthur.
MacArthur misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from MacArthur. #CL2#
MacArthur fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Adebayo, pushing him back against the cage.
MacArthur is pressed up against the cage. Adebayo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag MacArthur down to the mat. MacArthur avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
MacArthur pushes Adebayo up against the cage in a clinch.
MacArthur tries to circle away but Adebayo has him pinned against the cage.
MacArthur working hard to break the clinch.#TD2#
MacArthur jumps into guard, dragging Adebayo to the mat.
MacArthur takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##SUB#
Adebayo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Adebayo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
MacArthur has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
MacArthur can't keep his opponent in guard - Adebayo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
MacArthur lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
MacArthur is trying to get back to full guard.
MacArthur controlling the position well.
MacArthur wants to control but Adebayo is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
MacArthur is controlling Adebayo's position as best he can from this difficult position.
MacArthur trying to control here.
MacArthur tries to get to full guard but Adebayo has control of the leg. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Adebayo fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
MacArthur clinches.
MacArthur is trying to force a seperation but Adebayo has the dominant position.#T3#
MacArthur drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Adebayo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
MacArthur fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nicho Adebayo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn MacArthur.
MacArthur wants to get back to striking at distance but Adebayo won't allow it.
#TD#
Adebayo has dropped down and is working for a takedown. MacArthur is trying to keep an underhook but Adebayo manages to get the takedown into half guard.
MacArthur is trying to stand back up but Adebayo is controlling him
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if MacArthur can do anything to dispel that myth.
Shawn MacArthur has got the better of the ground game so far.
MacArthur is controlling Adebayo's trapped leg to prevent Adebayo from advancing to side control.#T4#
Adebayo is looking to take a break and control but MacArthur is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
MacArthur is trying to get back to full guard.#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 leg kick checked by Adebayo.
Nicho Adebayo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shawn MacArthur is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2#
MacArthur rushes Adebayo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shawn MacArthur comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well MacArthur 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn MacArthur!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 25, 2018 |
#R1#
MacArthur looks to land a combination but Nguyen avoids it well.
Nguyen tries to clinch up#TD2#
and MacArthur counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
MacArthur seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that MacArthur 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.
Nice strikes from MacArthur there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacArthur seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SU2#
MacArthur decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T1#
Nguyen wants to clinch.#TD2#
MacArthur 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.
MacArthur wants to get up but he can't break Nguyen 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
MacArthur content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Nguyen looking for a guillotine here but MacArthur defends easily.
#T2#
MacArthur content to stall in guard here.
MacArthur pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nguyen is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as MacArthur accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
MacArthur makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
MacArthur avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
MacArthur passes easily into side control. Nice work.
MacArthur working the head with strikes.
MacArthur cracks Nguyen with a big right hand but Nguyen just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#SUB2#
MacArthur thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
MacArthur happy to just control the position for now. #T4##SUB2#
MacArthur is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nguyen has escaped the position, nice work there.
MacArthur has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Nguyen !
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacArthur takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
MacArthur is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Nguyen is surviving well by controlling MacArthur's body position as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn MacArthur dominated that round.
That's time! Nguyen 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nguyen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with MacArthur but MacArthur pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
MacArthur looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
MacArthur has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
MacArthur not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SU2#
MacArthur stands up from Nguyen 's guard - MacArthur perhaps looking for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacArthur tries a head kick but it misses.
Nguyen is looking to counter the offense by MacArthur and move into the clinch.
Nguyen tries for a takedown but MacArthur sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
MacArthur throws a head kick that misses
and Nguyen counters with a body kick that stops MacArthur in his tracks momentarily. #TD2#
MacArthur shoots in and gets a takedown into Nguyen 's guard.
MacArthur sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Nguyen is trying to keep MacArthur in close.
Shawn MacArthur has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nguyen throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
MacArthur seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
MacArthur postures up.
MacArthur postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nguyen wants to stand up but MacArthur is controlling him. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
MacArthur is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
An inside leg kick lands from Nguyen . #CL2#
MacArthur closes the distance and pushes Nguyen back into the cage.#TD2#
MacArthur gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
MacArthur slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
MacArthur advances to half guard. #T3#
MacArthur wants to stand but Nguyen has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Nguyen trying to control but MacArthur postures up.
Nguyen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
MacArthur with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nice strikes from MacArthur there.
MacArthur takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nguyen is trying to control but can't.
MacArthur slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
MacArthur wants to get back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
MacArthur listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nguyen misses with a double jab
and MacArthur counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn MacArthur showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Nguyen 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
MacArthur moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
MacArthur has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Nguyen clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
MacArthur controls the action.#SUB2#
MacArthur patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Nguyen is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
MacArthur is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
MacArthur has good solid back control here. #SUB2#
MacArthur is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Nguyen won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips MacArthur off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shawn MacArthur!
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