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Event:
RISE 102 LightHW v Jones
Date: Oct 05, 2019 |
#R1#
McTavern connects with a looping right hand.
Salmi defending well as McTavern loads up on a big left hand.
Salmi moves out of range of the body kick from McTavern.
Salmi cracks McTavern with an open hand slap.
McTavern throws a leg kick that misses.
Salmi defending well as McTavern loads up on a big left hand.
Salmi is looking to chop away at McTavern's legs.
Salmi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Salmi tries to clinch but McTavern moves out of range.
Salmi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McTavern was well out of range. Poor timing from Salmi.
Salmi moves out of range of the body kick from McTavern.
McTavern takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McTavern tries to move into range but Salmi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McTavern lands with a shot to the body.
Eerikki Salmi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salmi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McTavern can pounce on him.
Salmi throws a chopping leg kick but McTavern manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McTavern fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Salmi.#T1#
McTavern misses with a body kick.
McTavern has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bizihwaeile Academy in the buildup to the fight.
A shot to the body from Salmi misses
and McTavern counters with a left and a right that stings Salmi.
McTavern lands a nice hook to Salmi's body. Salmi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Salmi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McTavern appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL2#
Salmi drives through and clinches with McTavern against the cage.
Salmi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McTavern lands a nice elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McTavern.
Salmi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Salmi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Salmi lands with a left to the head.
Salmi lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salmi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McTavern missing with knees to the body.
Salmi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Salmi swings wildly with an uppercut but McTavern uses good head movement to avoid it.
McTavern trying to land knees to the body.
#T2#
Salmi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Salmi throws a punch but it's blocked by McTavern.
McTavern throws an elbow but it misses.
Salmi pushes McTavern back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McTavern tries to land knees in the clinch but Salmi avoids the damage to the body.
McTavern tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Salmi avoids it.
Salmi throws a head punch that misses.
McTavern misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Salmi.
Salmi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Salmi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McTavern lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Salmi fails to land.
McTavern missing with knees to the body.
Salmi managing to block the knees to the body from McTavern.
McTavern throws an elbow but it misses.
Salmi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Salmi avoiding damage as McTavern throws knees to the body.
Salmi lands with a short shot to the head.
Salmi misses with a punch on the inside.
Salmi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McTavern tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Salmi avoids it.#T3#
Salmi lands a shot to the body.
Salmi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McTavern tries to land knees in the clinch but Salmi avoids the damage to the body.
McTavern tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Salmi avoids it.
Salmi lands with a light punch inside.
Salmi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McTavern backwards.
McTavern tries to land knees in the clinch but Salmi avoids the damage to the body.
McTavern misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Salmi.
Salmi blocks an elbow strike from McTavern.
Salmi gets through McTavern's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Salmi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Salmi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McTavern throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Salmi lands a right hand.
Salmi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McTavern's elbow.
Salmi lands a hook that snaps the head of McTavern backwards.
Salmi avoids a wild elbow strike from McTavern.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salmi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Salmi as the two fighters clinch.
Salmi lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Salmi.
#T4#
McTavern throws an elbow that misses.
Salmi can't find room to land a body shot as McTavern controls the action.
Salmi misses with some punches.
McTavern tries to land knees in the clinch but Salmi avoids the damage to the body.
Salmi lands with a short shot to the head.
Salmi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McTavern backwards.
Salmi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McTaverns head. #ROC2#
McTavern is rocked!
A short right from Salmi.
Oh McTavern is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McTavern blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Salmi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Salmi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McTaverns head.
Salmi lands a body shot.
McTavern is breathing heavily.
Salmi digs a right hand into McTavern's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McTavern's gas tank.
Salmi lands a big right hand that drops McTavern! The killer instinct kicks in and Salmi finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Salmi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eerikki Salmi!
Our winner, Eerikki Salmi, 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.
Murky McTavern was interviewed post fight and said 'Take me back to the sea and throw me to the fishes'.
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Event:
JBL No Ceilings
Date: Aug 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Cruzeiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McTavern moves away.
McTavern moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McTavern throws a good cross that connects.
#CUT2#
It looks like Julio Cruzeiro has been cut.
Cruzeiro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McTavern's hands.
McTavern avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McTavern lands a jab to Cruzeiro's midsection.
Cruzeiro connects with a solid leg kick.
Julio Cruzeiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruzeiro works the jab nicely.
McTavern throws a lazy right hand but Cruzeiro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McTavern doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cruzeiro scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McTavern misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cruzeiro counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Cruzeiro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cruzeiro, right into the meat.
Cruzeiro misses with a right hand #TD2#
and McTavern counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
McTavern is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cruzeiro is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cruzeiro tries to buck McTavern off but McTavern is having none of it.
McTavern advances to mount.
McTavern wants to control the pace but Cruzeiro is squirming around nicely.
Cruzeiro slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Cruzeiro is positioning himself well to prevent McTavern advancing to mount. #T2#
Cruzeiro wants to improve his position but McTavern is controlling well.
Cruzeiro controlling the position for now.
Cruzeiro is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
McTavern is working for a submission of some sort.
Cruzeiro is staying active underneath McTavern, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McTavern looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
McTavern is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cruzeiro has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McTavern in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
McTavern is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Cruzeiro as he works his way to full guard.
McTavern trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruzeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruzeiro looking for a sweep. Not yet Cruzeiro, not yet.
Cruzeiro keeping moving, preventing McTavern from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cruzeiro avoids the body shot from McTavern.
Nice uppercut there from Cruzeiro.#T4#
Cruzeiro connects with a solid leg kick.
McTavern uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro misses the shot to the body.
Cruzeiro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cruzeiro moves away from the strike by McTavern.
Cruzeiro misses the body punch
and McTavern cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cruzeiro thows a leg kick but McTavern checks it
and McTavern counters with a straight right hand.
Cruzeiro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cruzeiro throws a front kick aimed at McTavern's knee but McTavern avoids it well.
Cruzeiro misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from McTavern misses.
McTavern walks into a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Cruzeiro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Julio Cruzeiro's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
McTavern ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cruzeiro connects with a right hand. McTavern shakes it off.
McTavern takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cruzeiro slips a jab from McTavern.
Julio Cruzeiro is winning the standup battle so far.
McTavern uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cruzeiro.
McTavern misses with an uppercut. Cruzeiro saw that one coming.
Cruzeiro throws a chopping leg kick but McTavern manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It seemed like McTavern was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cruzeiro has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Nice body kick from Cruzeiro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McTavern thuds his right hand into Cruzeiro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cruzeiro keeps McTavern at a distance using the push kick.
Cruzeiro looks to score with a jab to the body but McTavern is just out of range.#T1#
Cruzeiro lands with a good body shot.
Cruzeiro lands a nice shot to the body.
McTavern misses with an uppercut
and Cruzeiro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McTavern looks to land a right hand but Cruzeiro moved out of range.
McTavern looks to throw the jab but Cruzeiro is out of range.
Cruzeiro darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cruzeiro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cruzeiro throws a quick inside leg kick.
McTavern scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McTavern has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro thows a body kick. McTavern tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McTavern ducks under a wild hook from Cruzeiro.
McTavern is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cruzeiro throws a right hand that misses
and McTavern counters with a right hand to the body.
Cruzeiro jabs McTavern right on the nose. McTavern blinks but takes it well.
Cruzeiro scores with the left hand. McTavern knows he should have avoided that one.
McTavern on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cruzeiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McTavern misses with a looping right.#CL#
Cruzeiro closes the distance and clinches.
Cruzeiro misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Cruzeiro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
McTavern drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cruzeiro!
McTavern throws a hook but Cruzeiro avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cruzeiro.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cruzeiro. McTavern shrugs it off though.
Cruzeiro fakes the leg kick and cracks McTavern in the body.
Cruzeiro throws a leg kick
and McTavern counters with a nice uppercut.
Cruzeiro scoring well with a low kick there.
McTavern moves out of range of the strikes.
Cruzeiro thows a body kick. McTavern tries to catch it but that hurt him.
McTavern fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruzeiro manages to avoid it.#T4#
Cruzeiro throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice cross by Cruzeiro.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McTavern throws an overhand right that lands on Cruzeiro's shoulder, as Cruzeiro tries to avoid the shot.
Cruzeiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McTavern moves away.
Cruzeiro dips to his left and cracks McTavern with an uppercut!
Cruzeiro feints and then cracks McTavern's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McTavern down.
McTavern on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cruzeiro. Cruzeiro obviously looking to wear him down.
Cruzeiro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McTavern uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cruzeiro.
McTavern looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cruzeiro scores with a jab. McTavern acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Cruzeiro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Julio Cruzeiro's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Cruzeiro lands with a good body shot.
Cruzeiro digs a good hook to McTavern's body.
McTavern's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cruzeiro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McTavern scrambles back to his feet.
Cruzeiro misses with a low kick.
McTavern swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cruzeiro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McTavern.
Cruzeiro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cruzeiro feints and then cracks McTavern's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McTavern down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McTavern on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cruzeiro. Cruzeiro obviously looking to wear him down.
McTavern has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cruzeiro looks for the body kick but McTavern saw that one coming.
Cruzeiro takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Cruzeiro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from McTavern on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cruzeiro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McTavern throws out the jab.
McTavern gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cruzeiro.
McTavern bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cruzeiro's head backwards.
Cruzeiro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A solid body kick from Cruzeiro.
Nice cross by Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A shot to the body from Cruzeiro misses
and McTavern counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
Julio Cruzeiro's cut is getting worse.
Cruzeiro scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Murky McTavern has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cruzeiro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McTavern.
McTavern looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Cruzeiro forces McTavern back against the cage and clinches.
McTavern misses with some punches.
Cruzeiro struggles to land a body shot inside as McTavern controls his hands.
Cruzeiro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD2#
McTavern manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Cruzeiro stays in close to McTavern's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
McTavern working for a triangle but Cruzeiro defends it easily.
Cruzeiro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Cruzeiro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3#
McTavern being controlled here, momentarily. #SU#
Cruzeiro stands up and waves to McTavern to follow him.
Cruzeiro throws a lazy right hand but McTavern sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cruzeiro misses with a right hand
and McTavern counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cruzeiro tries to clinch but McTavern is having none of it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cruzeiro.#T4#
Cruzeiro with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McTavern's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cruzeiro lands a jab to McTavern's midsection.
Cruzeiro lands a glancing blow to the side of McTavern's head.
Cruzeiro lands a leg kick that knocks McTavern off balance momentarily.
Cruzeiro is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd cheers as Cruzeiro lands an impressive looking overhand right. McTavern doesn't seem phased though.
Cruzeiro is looking to score with low kicks.
An inside leg kick from Cruzeiro misses.
A nice side step and McTavern releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cruzeiro cracks McTavern with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McTavern tries to move into range but Cruzeiro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Julio Cruzeiro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McTavern has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McTavern moves out of range of the body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julio Cruzeiro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cruzeiro, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julio Cruzeiro!
A victorious Julio Cruzeiro thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Murky McTavern was interviewed post fight and said 'Take me back to the sea and throw me to the fishes'.
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Event:
FNF Summer Madness IV
Date: Jul 19, 2019 |
#R1#
A big left from McTavern misses.
McTavern backing away here, and Norman unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McTavern misses with a left hand
and Norman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Norman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Norman ducks under a wild hook from McTavern.
Norman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McTavern sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Norman thows a body kick. McTavern tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Norman blocks a jab.
Norman moves out of range of the strikes.
Norman misses with a jab to the body
enabling McTavern to counter with a crisp jab.
McTavern displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Norman throws out the jab.
Norman misses the body punch
and McTavern connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McTavern uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McTavern throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Norman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Norman.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McTavern ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McTavern keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McTavern swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
Norman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from McTavern misses the target.
Norman is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Norman with a jab.
Norman connects with a good right hand that stumbles McTavern. McTavern circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A swing and a miss from Norman.
McTavern misses the jab.
Norman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McTavern throwing a counter right hand but Norman manages to avoid it.
Norman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Norman throws a sloppy head kick and McTavern moves out of range easily.
Norman tried to score with a low kick but McTavern checks it.
McTavern misses with a hook.
McTavern walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McTavern is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
McTavern swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Norman.
Norman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Norman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McTavern uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Norman.#T2#
Norman scores with a sloppy right hand. McTavern should have avoided that one.
Norman looks to land a left hand but McTavern moved out of range nicely.
Norman tries to move into range but McTavern moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McTavern fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McTavern slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice takedown defense from McTavern. No joy for Norman on that attempt.
Norman defending well as McTavern loads up on a big left hand.
William Norman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McTavern throws the left hand but Norman avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Norman. McTavern does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the liver by McTavern. Beautiful body shot.
McTavern throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Norman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Norman feints the counter takedown.
McTavern misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from McTavern misses the target.
McTavern fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Norman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
McTavern connects with the punch.
Murky McTavern is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Norman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Norman missing with a left hand there. McTavern was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McTavern lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Norman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McTavern is looking to counter punch.
Norman misses with an uppercut
letting McTavern counter with a right hand.
McTavern connects with a body shot.
McTavern throws a shot from downtown. Norman moves away and avoids it.
A big right from McTavern misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Norman!
McTavern scores with a shot to the body.
McTavern is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norman misses with a takedown attempt - McTavern sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from McTavern. Norman does a little dance to reset his feet.
McTavern just misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
McTavern misses with a hook. Norman ducked under it nicely.
McTavern throws a body punch but Norman moves out of range.
Norman misses with a looping left.
Norman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McTavern throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from McTavern.
McTavern slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Norman moves out of range as McTavern strikes.
McTavern throws a jab but it's blocked by Norman.
McTavern throws a right hand that misses
enabling Norman to counter with a crisp jab.
Norman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McTavern.
Norman takes a swing at McTavern's ribcage but misses.
McTavern throwing a counter right hand but Norman manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McTavern is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Norman.
McTavern looks to score with a jab to the body but Norman is just out of range.
Norman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murky McTavern dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Norman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McTavern is looking to counter punch.
McTavern connects with a nice looking jab.
Norman ducks under a wild hook from McTavern.
Norman walks into a stiff left hand from McTavern.
A telegraphed right hand from McTavern misses the target.
Norman misses with a lunging right hand
and McTavern connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Norman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Norman lands with a nice combination. McTavern backs away looking to recover.
McTavern throws a right and a left that Norman avoids nicely.
Norman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice uppercut there from McTavern.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Norman might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, McTavern has got the better of the exchanges.
McTavern misses with a looping left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norman throws a leg kick but McTavern checks it.
Norman looks to throw the jab but McTavern is out of range.
McTavern tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Murky McTavern is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
McTavern takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Left hook, right uppercut from Norman.
Norman throws a body kick that misses
and McTavern counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Norman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McTavern.
Norman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McTavern.
McTavern throws a hook but Norman blocks it.
Norman misses with a hook
and McTavern counters with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from McTavern.
Norman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Norman misses with a wild body shot.
Norman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McTavern jabs at Norman's body.
Norman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Norman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
McTavern drops Norman with a straight right hand, right on the button! McTavern follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Murky McTavern!
Our winner, Murky McTavern, 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:
JBL 21
Date: Jun 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Sobieski tries to clinch up but McTavern circles away and keeps his distance.
McTavern was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sobieski.
Sobieski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McTavern looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sobieski lands a front kick.
Sobieski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sobieski throws a lazy head kick
and McTavern counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sobieski explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#TD2#
Sobieski shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sobieski showed some decent athleticism there.
Sobieski is pressing down on McTavern's thigh, looking to free his foot. McTavern is holding on for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McTavern is looking for a sweep. Sobieski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Sobieski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McTavern sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
McTavern regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sobieski.
Sobieski stands up over McTavern, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
My spies in ~T~ Troid - Gym inform me that Sobieski has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
McTavern trying to keep a closed guard but Sobieski is proving a slippery customer.
Sobieski sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Sobieski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sobieski throwing strikes but missing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sobieski's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sobieski sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Sobieski looking to pass the guard.
Sobieski keeps trying to improve his position.
Sobieski trying to control the position from guard on top but McTavern is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sobieski content to stall in guard here.
Sobieski keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McTavern's head.
Sobieski trying to control but McTavern is working from the bottom.
Sobieski working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
McTavern is trying to keep Sobieski in close.
Sobieski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McTavern utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McTavern not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McTavern might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sobieski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sobieski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sobieski being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sobieski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McTavern manages to avoid it.
Jan Sobieski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Sobieski changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McTavern looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
McTavern is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Sobieski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
McTavern takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Sobieski cracks McTavern with a big right hand but McTavern just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
McTavern can't do much from the bottom here.
Sobieski scoring with punches and elbows.
Sobieski is looking to take a break and control but McTavern is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McTavern tries to bench press Sobieski off him but Sobieski keeps the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McTavern can't do much from the bottom here.
You can see the frustration on McTavern's face as Sobieski controls the position. #SUB2#
Sobieski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McTavern, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Sobieski dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Sobieski throws a head kick but McTavern moves out of range.
McTavern swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sobieski plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CL2#
Sobieski has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sobieski has McTavern pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McTavern manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McTavern working hard to break the clinch.
McTavern wants to break free but Sobieski has control.
Sobieski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McTavern gets through Sobieski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McTavern blocks a body shot from Sobieski.
McTavern can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobieski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McTavern or not.
Sobieski misses with a body punch.
McTavern pushes Sobieski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sobieski stalling against the cage.
Sobieski stops a takedown attempt from McTavern.
#T1##BC#
McTavern breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McTavern takes a swing at Sobieski's ribcage but misses.
Sobieski stuns McTavern with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sobieski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sobieski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sobieski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McTavern momentarily.
McTavern avoids the head kick by Sobieski.
Sobieski tries to land a front kick but McTavern steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McTavern is looking to counter punch.
Sobieski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McTavern.
McTavern misses with a body shot.
McTavern throws a shot to the body.
#T2##TD2#
Sobieski drives through with a takedown into McTavern's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sobieski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sobieski looking to pass the guard.
McTavern controls Sobieski momentarily but Sobieski frees himself.
McTavern has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sobieski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McTavern trying to keep a closed guard but Sobieski is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sobieski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Sobieski got a little sloppy there for a moment and McTavern has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sobieski has managed to get both his arms back between McTavern's legs - danger averted.
Sobieski content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McTavern trying to keep a closed guard but Sobieski is proving a slippery customer.
Sobieski content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McTavern not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sobieski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sobieski forces his way into half guard.
Sobieski is keen to just control but McTavern is a slippery customer.#T4#
Sobieski passes to full mount!
McTavern is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sobieski landing strikes from the mount and McTavern is in trouble!
McTavern is working to get back to half guard.
Sobieski lands with some strikes.
Sobieski lands a big elbow.
McTavern wants to control but Sobieski is having none of it.
Sobieski lands a big elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McTavern is working to get back to half guard.
Sobieski pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Sobieski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Sobieski misses with a body shot.
McTavern avoids the head kick by Sobieski.
#KD2#
Sobieski lands a high kick to the side of McTavern's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Sobieski dives into guard, looking to finish.#ROC2#
McTavern is rocked!
Sobieski distracts McTavern with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Oh McTavern is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sobieski cracks McTavern with a solid left hand.
Sobieski stands up over McTavern, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sobieski loads up on a big left hand. McTavern felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Sobieski looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! McTavern can't hide his disappointment, as Sobieski celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jan Sobieski!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jan Sobieski waved his t-shirt featuring Destructive Striking Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
In defeat, Murky McTavern stepped up to the mic, saying 'Take me back to the sea and throw me to the fishes'.
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Event:
FNF Carnage
Date: Jun 07, 2019 |
#R1#
King lands a nice shot that snaps McTavern's head back.
McTavern looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
King looks for a takedown but McTavern sprawls well.
King throws a lazy right hand but McTavern sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
King throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting McTavern counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Daniel King has been cut.
McTavern drops his hands momentarily and King takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
King looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McTavern ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
King looks for a takedown but McTavern sprawls well.
McTavern swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King throws a low kick but it's checked well by McTavern.
King looks up at the clock. Bad move! McTavern lands a right hand from hell, dropping King. McTavern pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Murky McTavern!
After winning the bout, Murky McTavern 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:
DSC STRIKE 52
Date: May 01, 2019 |
#R1#
McTavern misses with a left hand
and Garuda counters with a nice body shot.
McTavern jabs Garuda to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Garuda. That's going to slow McTavern down.
Crunch! Garuda slams his shin into McTavern's torso.
Garuda throws a lazy uppercut
and McTavern counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McTavern blocks a head kick by Garuda.
McTavern swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garuda fails with an attempt to clinch.
McTavern doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Garuda connects with a solid leg kick.
Garuda pivots, looking for a leg kick but McTavern is out of range and Garuda settles back down.
McTavern appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Garuda throws a sloppy body shot
and McTavern counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Mantak Garuda has been cut.
McTavern throws out a powerful jab.
Garuda connects with an inside leg kick.
McTavern defending well as Garuda loads up on a big left hand.
McTavern looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Garuda dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Garuda lands a really nice looking cross but McTavern seems unphased.
Garuda jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
An inside leg kick lands from Garuda. #T2#
Garuda cracks McTavern with a right hand to the side of the head.
McTavern lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garuda lands a nice leg kick that just misses McTavern's sensitive parts.
Garuda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McTavern has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Garuda.
McTavern looks to score with a jab to the body but Garuda is just out of range.
Mantak Garuda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garuda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garuda lands with a cross. #T3#
Garuda takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McTavern uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Garuda lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McTavern doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Garuda throws a head kick but McTavern moves out of range.
McTavern misses with a hook
and McTavern takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#
McTavern is rocked!
Garuda throws a low kick but McTavern avoids it.
It seemed like McTavern was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Garuda misses with a straight left.
A countering left hand to the body from McTavern misses.#T4#
Sloppy strikes from McTavern. Those never looked like landing.
McTavern lands with an overhand left.
Garuda listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McTavern bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Garuda scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Garuda throws a half hearted mid kick.
McTavern looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McTavern, as that shot connected.
#CUT2#
Mantak Garuda's cut is getting worse.
Garuda lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mantak Garuda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mantak Garuda's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
McTavern on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garuda. McTavern does a little dance to reset his feet.
McTavern looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Garuda rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McTavern counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McTavern misses with a hook. Garuda ducked under it nicely.
Garuda fires out a quick counter leg kick but McTavern just manages to avoid it.
Garuda throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling McTavern to counter with a crisp jab.
Garuda scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garuda throws a leg kick which misses McTavern's front leg but catches the back leg as McTavern tries to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Garuda.
McTavern's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
McTavern tries to move into range but Garuda moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McTavern moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Garuda fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McTavern checks it well.
A nice side step and McTavern releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mantak Garuda is winning the standup battle so far.
Garuda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like McTavern was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
It looks like Garuda has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
McTavern uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Garuda has time to react.#CUT2#
Mantak Garuda's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
McTavern avoids the head kick by Garuda.
McTavern now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Garuda lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Garuda rushes McTavern and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2##TD2#
McTavern has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Garuda is trying to keep an underhook but McTavern manages to get the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
McTavern is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Garuda has managed to free his arm - good work.
Garuda keeping control of the position.
Garuda wants to control but McTavern is keeping busy.
Garuda is trying is best to control the position here.
Garuda is looking to improve his position.
McTavern is trying to control the action in half guard but Garuda is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Garuda looks like he's trying to stand up.
McTavern is keen to just control but Garuda is a slippery customer.#T3#
Garuda has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McTavern is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
McTavern is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Garuda sees it coming and defends easily.
Garuda gets full guard.
Garuda controlling McTavern's posture.
McTavern stands and throws Garuda's legs to the side, diving into side control.
McTavern trying to control the action but Garuda is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
McTavern looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McTavern postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#T4#
McTavern tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Garuda tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McTavern wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McTavern is looking to take a break and control but Garuda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
McTavern thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Garuda is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Murky McTavern will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mantak Garuda's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
McTavern takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A slapping leg kick lands for Garuda.
Garuda misses with a body shot.
McTavern swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Garuda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McTavern can do to turn this around?
McTavern avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Garuda scores with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garuda chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Garuda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McTavern.#T1#
Garuda lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Garuda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
You can see that McTavern has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Garuda looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Garuda staying out of range there.#KD#
Garuda lands a big head kick that sends McTavern tumbling to the mat! Garuda takes a step backwards and waves McTavern back to his feet - he wants the finish!
McTavern is still on wobbly legs! Can Garuda finish him?
Garuda lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as McTavern crumples to the floor! Garuda milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mantak Garuda!
Mantak Garuda retains his light heavyweight title!
Mantak Garuda thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Murky McTavern stepped up to the mic, saying 'Take me back to the sea and throw me to the fishes'.
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Event:
DSC STRIKE 48
Date: Apr 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Yu misses with a body shot.
Yu misses with a shot to the body
and McTavern counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Zhao Yu has been cut.
McTavern changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McTavern pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Yu misses its intended target.
Yu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL2#
Yu has managed to clinch.
McTavern lands a shoulder strike.
McTavern lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yu backwards.
McTavern lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD#
McTavern jumps guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Yu tries to free his leg and advance position but McTavern is retaining full guard.
Yu trying to control the position from guard on top but McTavern is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
McTavern has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1##SUB#
McTavern working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yu showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Yu trying to control the position from guard on top but McTavern is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McTavern 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.
Yu slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McTavern is refusing to be controlled, as Yu sits in half guard.
Yu prevents McTavern from improving his position.
Yu content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
McTavern avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yu.
McTavern trying to control here.
Yu is keen to just control but McTavern is a slippery customer.#T3#
Yu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McTavern defending well though.
McTavern is looking for a sweep. Yu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yu throwing shots but McTavern is blocking nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yu perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McTavern swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yu throws a sloppy body shot
and McTavern counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Yu lands a jab to the nose.
Yu shoots in but no luck this time.
Yu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McTavern is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T4#
A punch combination from Yu misses.
McTavern ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yu moves away.
Yu moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McTavern throws a body shot but no joy.
As McTavern backs off Yu throws a huge counter combo but McTavern manages to avoid it all.
Yu darts in trying to clinch
and McTavern counters with a left to the body.
McTavern is looking to wear down Yu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yu throws a series of punches but McTavern moves out of range.
It looked like McTavern wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McTavern pinned against the cage. McTavern gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murky McTavern dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zhao Yu's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Yu tries to clinch there but McTavern circles away.
McTavern throwing a counter right hand but Yu manages to avoid it.
Yu jabs McTavern to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McTavern throws a shot to the body.
McTavern swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yu.
Yu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McTavern scores with a jab. Yu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McTavern thuds a left hand into Yu's body.
Yu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McTavern counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Yu is rocked!
McTavern checks the leg kick nicely there.
McTavern swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McTavern stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yu.
Yu gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McTavern counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yu is still on wobbly legs! Can McTavern finish him?
Yu is breathing heavily.
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!
McTavern misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Yu seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Yu looks to clinch
and McTavern counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McTavern is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yu can do to turn this around?
A head kick misses from Yu.
An attempted straight right counter from McTavern misses the target.
Yu misses with a few strikes there.
McTavern is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Yu dives in for a single leg takedown but McTavern sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McTavern slips under a jab from Yu.
McTavern cracks a nice hook into Yu's ribs.
McTavern with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Yu misses with a wild combination.
Yu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zhao Yu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
A jab from McTavern does it's job there.
McTavern looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Despite the aggression on Yu's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A low kick from Yu misses
and McTavern counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McTavern cracks Yu with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Yu tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but McTavern pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Yu is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Murky McTavern!
After winning the bout, Murky McTavern 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:
DSC STRIKE 43
Date: Mar 17, 2019 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Booningham is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McTavern.
Booningham has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Booningham cracks McTavern with a good jab.#CL#
McTavern moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Booningham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Booningham lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
McTavern darts in and clinches Booningham up against the cage.
McTavern being controlled against the cage.
McTavern misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Booningham is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McTavern swings wildly with an uppercut but Booningham uses good head movement to avoid it.
McTavern pushes Booningham back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McTavern throws a punch but it's blocked by Booningham.
McTavern tries a body shot but Booningham blocks it.
McTavern fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McTavern lands with a right to the head.
McTavern working aggressively here.
McTavern lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McTavern swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McTavern lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Booningham breaks from the clinch.
McTavern throws an overhand right that lands on Booningham's shoulder, as Booningham tries to avoid the shot.
Booningham swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
McTavern throws a jab but it's blocked by Booningham.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Booningham! But no joy.
Nice body punch from McTavern. #CL#
McTavern clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McTavern swings wildly with an uppercut but Booningham uses good head movement to avoid it.
Booningham blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McTavern scores with a shoulder strike.
McTavern throws a punch but it's blocked by Booningham.
McTavern pushes Booningham back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McTavern has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Booningham avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T3#
McTavern scores with a hook to the body.
McTavern pushes Booningham back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Booningham looks winded!
McTavern throws a punch but it's blocked by Booningham.
McTavern lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Booningham goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Booningham blocks an uppercut.
Booningham is looking to break free of the clinch but McTavern has double underhooks.
McTavern tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Booningham tries a body shot but McTavern blocks it.
Booningham dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McTavern is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Booningham pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Murky McTavern. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McTavern works on Booningham's body with a couple of short punches.
McTavern pushes Booningham back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Booningham blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
McTavern throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McTavern creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McTavern.
McTavern drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Booningham is trying to force a seperation but McTavern has the dominant position.
McTavern avoids a wild elbow strike from Booningham.
McTavern swings wildly with an uppercut but Booningham uses good head movement to avoid it.
McTavern scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from McTavern.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McTavern fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McTavern misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Booningham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murky McTavern dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Booningham swings for the body but McTavern moves out of range.
McTavern lands a nice shot to the body.
McTavern goes for a double leg but Booningham avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Booningham continues to drive forward.
Booningham takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheers as McTavern lands an impressive looking overhand right. Booningham doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McTavern lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McTavern tries to close the distance and clinch but Booningham swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
McTavern slips under a jab from Booningham.
McTavern connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McTavern.
McTavern steps in with a hook that catches Booningham right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! McTavern follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Booningham looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Murky McTavern!
After the big win, Murky McTavern made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
The defeated Daniel Booningham had this to say: 'You'll see me again soon even if it means I'm climbing in the cage to get a fight on my off day.'.
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Event:
JBL Friday Night Fights 2
Date: Feb 22, 2019 |
#R1#
McTavern uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Weudke.
Murky McTavern seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McTavern steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Weudke.
Weudke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McTavern.
Weudke has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bronko´s Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Weudke lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McTavern looks to land a right hand but Weudke moved out of range.
Weudke throws the kick towards the body but McTavern avoids it.
Weudke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Weudke looks to land a combination but McTavern avoids it well.
McTavern misses with an uppercut. Weudke saw that one coming.
Weudke is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Weudke throws a body punch but McTavern moves out of range.
McTavern looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McTavern uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Weudke.
Weudke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Weudke misses with an uppercut. McTavern saw that one coming.
McTavern throws out a counter right but Weudke avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McTavern lands a jab to the nose.
McTavern smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McTavern uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Weudke has time to react.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice defenses there by Weudke.
Weudke scoring well with a low kick there.
A big left from Weudke misses. #T1#
McTavern takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McTavern moves out of range of the strikes.
Weudke fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Weudke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McTavern manages to avoid it.
Weudke throws a looping overhand right but McTavern ducks down to avoid it.
Weudke lands with a thumping leg kick.
Weudke walks into a stiff left hand from McTavern.
Weudke ducks under a wild hook from McTavern.
McTavern swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Weudke.
The fighters circling - McTavern throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Weudke looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Weudke misses with a straight right.
McTavern looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Weudke walks into a jab.
McTavern lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McTavern lands with an uppercut that bounces Weudke off the cage and back into range.
Weudke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McTavern.
McTavern throws a series of strikes that have Weudke backpedaling.
#T2#
Weudke misses with a hook to the body
and McTavern counters with a stiff right hand.
Weudke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McTavern.
McTavern might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
McTavern throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Weudke lands with a slapping head kick.
McTavern is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Weudke had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A decent looking cross lands there for McTavern.
Weudke chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McTavern has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A jab from Weudke misses.
McTavern misses with a looping left.
McTavern scores with a decent looking hook.
A jab from Weudke misses.
Weudke with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McTavern to score with a decent uppercut.
McTavern scores with a jab to the head.
Weudke motions for McTavern to come forward. Weudke throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Weudke ducks under a wild hook from McTavern.
Weudke looks to score with a jab to the body but McTavern is just out of range.
Weudke moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McTavern lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Weudke looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T3#
Sloppy strikes from McTavern. Those never looked like landing.
Weudke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good shot there by Weudke.
Weudke scores with a sloppy right hand. McTavern should have avoided that one.
McTavern missing with a left hand there. Weudke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Weudke throws a leg kick
enabling McTavern to counter with a crisp jab.
McTavern throws a hook but Weudke blocks it.
McTavern avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McTavern throws out a counter right but Weudke avoids it with no problem.
McTavern stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Weudke throws a hook but McTavern avoids it easily.
McTavern jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McTavern scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Decent striking displayed by McTavern there.
McTavern throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weudke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Weudke misses with an uppercut. McTavern saw that one coming.
Weudke cracks McTavern with an open hand slap.#T4#
Weudke takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McTavern lands a lovely overhand right.
Weudke throws a jab but it's blocked by McTavern.
Weudke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McTavern manages to avoid it.
Weudke staying out of range there.
McTavern throws a jab but it's blocked by Weudke.
McTavern throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheers as McTavern lands an impressive looking overhand right. Weudke doesn't seem phased though.
Weudke moves out of range as McTavern strikes.
A big right from Weudke misses.
Weudke throws a shot to the body.
McTavern throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Weudke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McTavern lands with an overhand left.
McTavern moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McTavern looks to land a right hand but Weudke moved out of range.
Weudke throws a lazy right hand but McTavern sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murky McTavern 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#
An inside leg kick lands from Weudke.
McTavern avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Weudke misses.
Weudke's jab looks to have found its range, popping McTavern under the eye.
McTavern throws an off balance right hand
letting Weudke counter with a right hand.
McTavern jabs Weudke to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Weudke misses with a hook
and McTavern counters with a stiff right hand.
Weudke looks to land a right hand but McTavern moved out of range.
McTavern loads up on a big right hand but Weudke slips the punch.
McTavern ducks under a wild hook from Weudke.
McTavern throws a big shot that misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Weudke might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A bone on bone clash there as McTavern blocks the leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from McTavern.
Weudke misses the shot to the body.
Murky McTavern seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Weudke with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weudke misses with a body shot
and McTavern counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McTavern's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McTavern cracks Weudke with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Weudke misses with a looping left.#T1#
McTavern slips a straight right by Weudke.
McTavern looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Weudke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McTavern jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Weudke on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Weudke.
Jab from McTavern.
A jab lands there for McTavern.
McTavern lands a jab-cross combination.
Nice uppercut lands for McTavern. That snapped Weudke's head back.
McTavern misses with a jab, cross combination.
Weudke looks to throw the jab but McTavern is out of range.
Weudke comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weudke ducks under a wild hook from McTavern.
Weudke looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McTavern connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Weudke's hands.
McTavern scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Weudke throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2#
McTavern moves away from the strike by Weudke.
McTavern lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Weudke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Weudke cracks the inside of McTavern's front leg.
McTavern keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McTavern throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Weudke looks to land a combination but McTavern avoids it well.
McTavern is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Weudke.
McTavern has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McTavern misses with a looping left.
Weudke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McTavern lands with a hook. Weudke tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Good standup being displayed there by McTavern as he connects with a hook.
Weudke takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Weudke takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McTavern lunges at Weudke with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Weudke's hand.
A swing and a miss from McTavern.#T3#
Weudke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McTavern.
Weudke cracks McTavern with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Weudke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McTavern getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McTavern takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Weudke misses with a body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Weudke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McTavern blocks a head kick by Weudke.
A telegraphed right hand from McTavern misses the target.
Weudke throws a shot from downtown. McTavern moves away and avoids it.
Weudke misses with an uppercut
and McTavern connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from McTavern misses.
McTavern lands with an uppercut that bounces Weudke off the cage and back into range.
McTavern doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Weudke looks to throw the jab but McTavern is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weudke throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T4#
McTavern avoids the body shot from Weudke.
McTavern on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Weudke. Weudke obviously looking to wear him down.
McTavern connects with a body shot that sends Weudke's belly button to the back.
McTavern scores with a nice head shot.
McTavern connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McTavern uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Weudke.
McTavern throws a looping overhand right but Weudke ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Weudke misses the target.
McTavern lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McTavern lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Weudke thows a left - swing and a miss!
McTavern throws out a counter right but Weudke avoids it with no problem.
Weudke lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McTavern gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weudke takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Weudke drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McTavern misses with a hook.
Weudke connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murky McTavern showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Weudke looks to throw the jab but McTavern is out of range.
Weudke throws a head kick that misses.
Weudke walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McTavern looks to land a left hand but Weudke moved out of range nicely.
Weudke takes one to the chin there.
Weudke takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McTavern throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McTavern digs a good hook to Weudke's body.
McTavern misses with a wild body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Weudke.
Weudke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Weudke has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McTavern connects with a body shot.
Weudke throws a jab but it's blocked by McTavern.
McTavern misses the jab.
McTavern uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Weudke.
McTavern takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weudke throws a looping overhand right but McTavern ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Weudke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McTavern.
A little jabbing left from McTavern on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Weudke connects with the punch.
McTavern throws out a loose jab but Weudke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Weudke throwing a counter right hand but McTavern manages to avoid it.
McTavern throws out a loose jab but Weudke uses good head movement to avoid it.
McTavern uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Weudke.
Weudke takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McTavern checks a leg kick.
A jab from McTavern misses.
McTavern takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Weudke lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Weudke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McTavern manages to avoid it.
Nice jab there from McTavern.
Weudke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McTavern throws out a counter right but Weudke avoids it with no problem.
McTavern thows a left - swing and a miss!
McTavern takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McTavern misses with a straight left.
Roland Weudke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Weudke takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Weudke takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jab, jab by McTavern - just one landing.
McTavern blocks a jab.
McTavern throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Weudke.
Weudke jabs McTavern right on the nose. McTavern blinks but takes it well.
McTavern takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #ROC#
McTavern is rocked!
McTavern cracks Weudke with an open hand slap.
McTavern is still on wobbly legs! Can Weudke finish him?
Weudke avoids a punch combination nicely.
Weudke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McTavern seems to have recovered his senses.
Weudke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Weudke just misses with a punch to the body.
McTavern moves away from the strike by Weudke.
Weudke fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McTavern checks it well.
McTavern lands with an uppercut that bounces Weudke off the cage and back into range.#T3#
McTavern tests Weudke's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Weudke throws a series of punches but McTavern moves out of range.
Weudke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McTavern scores with the left hand. Weudke knows he should have avoided that one.
McTavern scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McTavern throws out a powerful jab.
McTavern lands a head shot.
Nice defenses there by Weudke.
McTavern lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McTavern dips to his left and cracks Weudke with an uppercut!
Weudke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McTavern.
McTavern looks to land a combination but Weudke avoids it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McTavern misses with a hook.
Weudke looks to land a right hand but McTavern moved out of range.
Weudke jabs at McTavern's body.#T4#
Weudke just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like McTavern was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Weudke misses with a head kick.
McTavern misses with an uppercut.
Weudke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Weudke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Weudke misses with a jab to the body
and McTavern connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McTavern ducks under a wild hook from Weudke.
McTavern connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Weudke on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice cross by McTavern.
Weudke moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Weudke moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weudke misses with a straight left.
Murky McTavern is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Weudke looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McTavern connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McTavern looks to land a combination. Weudke sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Murky McTavern comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McTavern 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murky McTavern!
An out of breath and clearly excited Murky McTavern thanked Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
JBL Friday Nights 1
Date: Feb 01, 2019 |
#R1#
King shoots in looking for a takedown. McTavern tries to sprawl out of it but King keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McTavern manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McTavern throws a nice inside leg kick.
King on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
King looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McTavern wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
King has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McTavern finds it's way round the side to connect with King's head.
A nice combination there by McTavern.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McTavern fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! McTavern has knocked King down with a huge combo! McTavern steps away and waves a wobbly King back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
King is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McTavern cracks King on the jaw with a powerful right hand and King falls backwards against the cage. McTavern follows up with more strikes that drop King to his knees. McTavern keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save King! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Murky McTavern!
Murky McTavern took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
JBL 13 Point vs Bagueirau
Date: Jan 12, 2019 |
#R1#
McTavern lands with a cross.
Winger connects with a body shot.
Winger swings widly with a right hand
and McTavern counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McTavern blocks the body kick.
Winger misses with an attempted mid kick.
McTavern steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Winger.
The fighters circling - Winger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Winger gets off balance looking for a body kick
and McTavern counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McTavern throws a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Winger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Winger misses with a left hand #KD#
and McTavern counters with a left and a right that hurts Winger! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! McTavern jumps into full mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McTavern forces the positional change into back control.
McTavern biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T1#
McTavern is looking to control Winger but Winger is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
McTavern sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Winger taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Murky McTavern!
An out of breath and clearly excited Murky McTavern thanked Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Second Winger was interviewed post fight and said 'The best man wins.'.
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Event:
JBL 12 Laperierre vs Storm
Date: Dec 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as McTavern is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Jimmy Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McTavern paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from McTavern.
McTavern slips under a jab.
McTavern takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jones.
McTavern misses with a double jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jones - that will leave a mark!
A cross from McTavern lands.
Good standup being displayed there by Jones as he connects with a hook.
McTavern lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones slips a jab from McTavern.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jones. That's going to slow McTavern down.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McTavern finds it's way round the side to connect with Jones's head. #T1#
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones throws a lazy head kick
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A shot to the liver by McTavern. Beautiful body shot.
McTavern connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jones. Jones circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McTavern lands with a shot to the body.
Jones jabs McTavern right on the nose. McTavern blinks but takes it well.
Jones takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McTavern slips under a jab from Jones.
Jones misses with a double jab
and McTavern counters with a right hand to the body.
McTavern throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McTavern paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McTavern connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CL2#
Jones clinches with his opponent.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McTavern's elbow.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by McTavern.
McTavern lands a left hand.
#BC#
McTavern pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones throws a half hearted mid kick.
A head kick misses from Jones.
McTavern throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McTavern throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Jones crashing down! Jones tries to stagger back to his feet but McTavern just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Jones asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Murky McTavern!
Murky McTavern very nearly forgot to thank Zenith Nutrition (160q/$100) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
JBL Judgement Night
Date: Dec 07, 2018 |
#R1#
McTavern stuffs the takedown attempt from Slamenkov. Slamenkov gets slowly back to his feet.
McTavern is looking to counter punch.
Slamenkov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McTavern as he avoids it easily.
Slamenkov tries for a takedown but McTavern circles away easily
and McTavern counters with a stiff right hand.
Murky McTavern has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladamir Slamenkov.
Slamenkov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT#
It looks like Vladamir Slamenkov has been cut.#KD#
McTavern drops Slamenkov with a beautiful combination! Slamenkov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - McTavern is looking for the KO!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slamenkov shoots in and drives through. McTavern sprawls well.
A little feinted left hand from McTavern on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McTavern steps in with a hook that catches Slamenkov right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! McTavern follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Slamenkov looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Murky McTavern!
After the big win, Murky McTavern made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
Invincible
Date: Nov 24, 2018 |
#R1#
McTavern ducks under a wild hook from Meridius.
McTavern works Meridius's body with a nice hook.
McTavern connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McTavern ducks under a wild hook from Meridius.
McTavern appears to be looking for a big counter.
Meridius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McTavern looks to land a left hand but Meridius moved out of range nicely.
Meridius scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Meridius takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McTavern stuns Meridius with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McTavern swings for the body but Meridius moves out of range.
Meridius looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McTavern ducks right into an uppercut from Meridius.
McTavern is looking to clinch but Meridius is avoiding it.
McTavern thuds a left hand into Meridius's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meridius walks into a jab.
McTavern ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meridius moves away.
McTavern ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McTavern definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
McTavern lands with a nice combination. Meridius backs away looking to recover.
McTavern is looking to wear down Meridius with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Meridius misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Meridius has closed the distance and engaged McTavern in a clinch.
Meridius lands a body shot in the clinch.
McTavern lands a right hand that snaps the head of Meridius backwards.
McTavern tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Meridius's elbow.
Meridius scores with a shoulder strike.
McTavern tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Meridius smiles and moves away.
McTavern shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Meridius sprawls well. Meridius wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McTavern gets slowly back to his feet.
Meridius throws out a counter right but McTavern avoids it with no problem.
Meridius takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McTavern closes the distance looking to clinch
and Meridius counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
McTavern throws a hook but Meridius avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McTavern lands a nice hook to Meridius's body. Meridius takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Meridius needs to keep his hands up - McTavern had a free shot at his head there.
McTavern throws a right and a left that Meridius avoids nicely.
McTavern slips a straight right by Meridius.
Nice shot by McTavern.
McTavern lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Meridius moves into the clinch successfully.
Meridius misses with a body punch.
Meridius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Meridius misses with a punch to the body.
Meridius misses with a punch on the inside.
McTavern working aggressively here.
Meridius swings wildly with an uppercut but McTavern uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meridius blocks an uppercut.
#T3##TD#
McTavern pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
McTavern looking for a guillotine here but Meridius defends easily.
McTavern trying to control the position.
#SUB#
McTavern escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Meridius gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McTavern is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
McTavern is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
McTavern thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Meridius's head.
Meridius is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McTavern's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McTavern's back!
Meridius really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McTavern. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Meridius avoiding McTavern 's attempts to control his hands.
McTavern wants to escape the position.
Meridius just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
McTavern is really stuck here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murky McTavern dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
McTavern just misses with a punch to the body.
McTavern scores with the left hand. Meridius knows he should have avoided that one.
McTavern takes one to the chin there.#CL2#
Meridius closes the distance and pushes McTavern back into the cage.
McTavern struggles to land a body shot inside as Meridius controls his hands.
McTavern throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Meridiuss head.
Meridius lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Meridius.
Meridius digs a right hand underneath McTavern's ribcage. McTavern let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Meridius misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meridius.
Meridius lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Meridius presses McTavern against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McTavern lands with a short shot to the head.
McTavern swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Meridius blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Meridius working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by McTavern.
#BC#
McTavern pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Meridius avoids the body shot from McTavern.
McTavern ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meridius moves away.#CL2#
Meridius has managed to clinch.
McTavern working hard to break the clinch.
Meridius lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Meridius swings wildly with an uppercut but McTavern uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meridius gets through McTavern's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McTavern prevents a body shot from Meridius.
A hook to the body from Meridius.
Meridius misses with a short punch on the inside.
McTavern jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Meridius walks away with a smile on his face. McTavern gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McTavern misses with a wild combination.
McTavern missing with a left hand there. Meridius was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McTavern ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meridius moves away.
Meridius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McTavern.#T2#
Meridius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McTavern.
No luck for McTavern with that takedown attempt.
Meridius is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McTavern misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Meridius.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McTavern swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McTavern blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meridius.
McTavern jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Meridius walks away with a smile on his face. McTavern gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Murky McTavern. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meridius takes one to the chin there.
McTavern misses with a body shot
and Meridius counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McTavern doesn't manage to clinch there - Meridius circles away.
Maximus Meridius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McTavern swings away with a body shot that misses
and McTavern takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3##CL2#
Meridius darts in and clinches McTavern up against the cage.
Meridius throws a head punch that misses.
Meridius lands a hook that snaps the head of McTavern backwards. #BC#
McTavern breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McTavern misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meridius.
McTavern throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Meridius sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McTavern misses the shot to the body.
Meridius avoids a punch combination nicely.
McTavern jabs at Meridius's body.#CL2#
Meridius moves into the clinch.
Maximus Meridius seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Meridius works on McTavern's body with a couple of short punches.
McTavern wants to break the clinch but can't.
Meridius can't find room to land a body shot as McTavern controls the action.
McTavern tries to pull guard but Meridius won't allow it.
#T4#
A shot in the inside from Meridius.
Meridius pressing his opponent against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Meridius.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McTavern tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Meridius misses with some punches.
McTavern tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Meridius smiles and moves away.
McTavern swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Meridius closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Meridius lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Meridius lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McTavern is trying to pull guard but Meridius turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Meridius.
Meridius lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Meridius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Meridius lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McTavern backwards.
Meridius lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC2#
McTavern is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximus Meridius 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#
McTavern misses with the combination.
McTavern misses with a body shot.
Murky McTavern seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meridius uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McTavern.
Meridius takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McTavern is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Oh McTavern is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McTavern throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Meridius counters with a huge left! McTavern is in big trouble! He's backing up but Meridius isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save McTavern from any more damage. A dominating finish by Meridius!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maximus Meridius!
During a confident post fight interview, Maximus Meridius thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
WSXX 2
Date: Oct 06, 2018 |
#R1#
McTavern lands with a nice body punch.
We've been hearing reports that Marinyx has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
McTavern scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McTavern changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McTavern punishes Marinyx's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice uppercut lands for McTavern. That snapped Marinyx's head back.
McTavern throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marinyx stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McTavern fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McTavern connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Marinyx momentarily.
#CUT2#
It looks like Rodger Marinyx has been cut.
McTavern bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good exchange - McTavern coming out on top.
McTavern is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Marinyx rather than just go for the knockout.
McTavern scores with a hook.
McTavern scores with a shot to the body.
Marinyx wants to clinch up but McTavern keeps it at a distance.
Marinyx on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Murky McTavern seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McTavern connects with a right hand. Marinyx shakes it off.
McTavern fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Marinyx on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McTavern lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#ROC2#
Marinyx is rocked!
McTavern jabs Marinyx to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheers as McTavern lands an impressive looking overhand right. Marinyx doesn't seem phased though.
Oh Marinyx is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McTavern bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Marinyx's head backwards.
McTavern throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marinyx stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Marinyx seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
McTavern jabs Marinyx right on the nose. Marinyx blinks but takes it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marinyx looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McTavern swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Marinyx fails with the takedown.
Murky McTavern is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McTavern changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McTavern bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Marinyx is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CL#
Marinyx pushes McTavern up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from McTavern.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McTavern creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
McTavern breaks from the clinch.
McTavern throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McTavern throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Marinyx on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, jab by McTavern - just one landing.
McTavern scores with a shot to the body.
Marinyx walks into a straight right hand from McTavern.
McTavern wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Marinyx moves forwards but McTavern connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McTavern keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Marinyx looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodger Marinyx. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McTavern throws a series of punches but Marinyx avoids them all with ease.
McTavern throws a right and a left that Marinyx avoids nicely.
McTavern with a hook.
Marinyx looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Marinyx on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Marinyx shoots for a double leg takedown but McTavern sprawls well. He's pushed Marinyx's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Marinyx shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McTavern defends it nicely.
Marinyx with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McTavern to score with a decent uppercut.
McTavern lands a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McTavern defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Marinyx.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McTavern, as that shot connected.
McTavern is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Marinyx had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T3#
McTavern comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McTavern connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A shot to the liver by McTavern. Beautiful body shot.
Marinyx fails with an attempt to clinch.
McTavern dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McTavern lands a jab.
Marinyx tries to clinch up but McTavern circles away and keeps his distance.
Marinyx fails with the takedown.
Nice body punch from McTavern.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Marinyx. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
A cross from McTavern lands.
McTavern lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Marinyx gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marinyx takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McTavern fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Marinyx to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Marinyx looks to clinch but McTavern throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Marinyx taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Murky McTavern!
Murky McTavern managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200), into his post fight interview.
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