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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 23, 2018 |
#R1#
McCafferty closes the distance and clinches up with Doumbe, looking for a takedown. McCafferty pushes Doumbe against the cage but Doumbe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A combination from McCafferty does no damage.
McCafferty tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Doumbe swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Doumbe instigates a clinch.
Doumbe is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Doumbe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McCafferty is defending well for now.#BC2#
Doumbe breaks the clinch.
Doumbe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean McCafferty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCafferty dives in for a single leg takedown but Doumbe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Doumbe scores with a nice body kick.
Doumbe changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McCafferty tries to avoid it but Doumbe manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McCafferty to the ground. McCafferty escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Doumbe pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McCafferty back to the cage. Doumbe follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
McCafferty misses with a takedown attempt - Doumbe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Doumbe fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Doumbe pushes McCafferty up against the cage in a clinch.
Doumbe struggles to land a body shot inside as McCafferty controls his hands.
Doumbe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McCafferty just stands there and leans against the cage.
Doumbe tries for a takedown but McCafferty manages to get underhooks.
Doumbe managing to block the knees to the body from McCafferty.
#BC2#
Doumbe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCafferty throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Doumbe's waist but Doumbe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McCafferty off to one side.
Doumbe fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
McCafferty tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Doumbe swivels and escapes.
McCafferty misses with a body kick. #CL2#
Doumbe moves into the clinch.
McCafferty slowing the pace effectively.
Doumbe jumps guard but McCafferty turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Doumbe fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Doumbe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Doumbe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McCafferty.
As McCafferty backs off Doumbe throws a huge counter combo but McCafferty manages to avoid it all.
McCafferty looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Doumbe fails to land the takedown.#T3##CL#
McCafferty closes the distance and clinches.
McCafferty has had enough of the clinch but Doumbe keeps him there for the moment.
Doumbe prevents McCafferty from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Doumbe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Doumbe tries to clinch there but McCafferty circles away.
McCafferty avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
McCafferty forces Doumbe back against the cage and clinches.
Doumbe is trying to pull guard but McCafferty has him pressed against the cage.
Doumbe is trying to drag McCafferty to the mat but McCafferty just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Doumbe successfully pulls guard.
#T4#
McCafferty pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Doumbe is keeping the position for now.
McCafferty trying to control the position from guard on top but Doumbe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCafferty won't allow Doumbe to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Doumbe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McCafferty can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Doumbe throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! McCafferty escapes and throws Doumbe's legs to the side, diving into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cyriac Doumbe dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
McCafferty moves in looking to clinch but Doumbe pushes him off.
Doumbe slaps away a takedown attempt from McCafferty, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McCafferty throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Doumbe flicks out a counter leg kick but McCafferty steps away.
McCafferty misses with a head kick.
Doumbe is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Doumbe throws a lazy right hand but McCafferty sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCafferty lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Doumbe keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#CL#
Doumbe gets tackled into the cage by McCafferty. McCafferty maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Doumbe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCafferty defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Doumbe.
Sean McCafferty is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCafferty tries to close the distance and clinch up but Doumbe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Doumbe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
McCafferty throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
McCafferty clinches up with Doumbe and pushes him back against the cage.
Doumbe jumps guard but McCafferty stands there with Doumbe around his waist. Doumbe gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sean McCafferty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cyriac Doumbe.#BC2#
Doumbe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Doumbe shoots for a takedown but McCafferty saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McCafferty appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McCafferty fails with a takedown attempt.
McCafferty shoots in for a takedown but Doumbe shows good takedown defense.
McCafferty moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDoumbe.
Doumbe 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.
McCafferty moves in looking to clinch but Doumbe pushes him off.
Doumbe blocks a head kick by McCafferty.
Doumbe is trying hard to land a takedown here. McCafferty sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T2#
McCafferty shoots in but Doumbe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Doumbe lands a nice shot that snaps McCafferty's head back.
Doumbe throws a lazy head kick
and McCafferty counters with a series of strikes. Doumbe will be more careful next time no doubt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Doumbe has a takedown stuffed.
Doumbe thuds his shin into the meat of McCafferty's side.
McCafferty wants to clinch.
Doumbe flicks out a counter leg kick but McCafferty steps away.#T3#
Doumbe lands with a nice body kick.
McCafferty shoots for a double leg takedown but Doumbe sprawls well. He's pushed McCafferty's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Doumbe is defended easily by McCafferty.
McCafferty misses with the combination.
Doumbe tries to counter by closing the distance.
Doumbe fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McCafferty avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Doumbe.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McCafferty.
Despite the aggression on Doumbe's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Doumbe avoids the head kick by McCafferty.
McCafferty takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McCafferty shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Doumbe as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCafferty takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McCafferty shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Doumbe as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cyriac Doumbe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Doumbe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McCafferty, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Doumbe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCafferty misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Doumbe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCafferty connects with a nice looking jab.
McCafferty wants to clinch up but Doumbe keeps it at a distance.
Doumbe keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCafferty stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McCafferty wants it to stay on the feet.
McCafferty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCafferty shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Doumbe sprawls well. Doumbe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McCafferty gets slowly back to his feet.
Doumbe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Doumbe tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McCafferty defends well and Doumbe ends up having to push McCafferty into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McCafferty fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doumbe manages to avoid it.
McCafferty fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean McCafferty. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Doumbe takes the fight into the clinch.
Doumbe is looking for a takedown.
McCafferty goes for a takedown attempt but Doumbe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
No luck for McCafferty with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Doumbe shoots in for a takedown but McCafferty shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Doumbe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Doumbe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McCafferty avoids it.
Doumbe tries to pull guard but McCafferty holds him up against the cage and eventually Doumbe drops back down to his feet.
#BC2#
Doumbe manages to break the clinch.
McCafferty misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Doumbe throws a looping overhand right but McCafferty ducks down to avoid it.
McCafferty seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Doumbe has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
McCafferty dives in and grabs Doumbe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Doumbe pushes down on McCafferty's head and hops out.
Doumbe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
McCafferty moves into the clinch.
McCafferty tries for a takedown. No joy.
McCafferty is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Doumbe fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McCafferty tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Doumbe drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Doumbe keeps control of McCafferty as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2#
Doumbe ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Doumbe no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T4#
McCafferty wants to stand but Doumbe has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Doumbe working a defensive guard here.
Doumbe is looking to stand up but McCafferty isn't so interested in that idea.
McCafferty throwing strikes from guard but Doumbe blocks nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Doumbe is trying to control the position but McCafferty postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cyriac Doumbe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Doumbe winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cyriac Doumbe!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 18, 2018 |
#R1#
McCafferty closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rodriguez circles away.
McCafferty misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McCafferty but McCafferty pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McCafferty throws a big counter combination but Rodriguez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McCafferty closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rodriguez circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean McCafferty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCafferty is looking to clinch.
McCafferty dives in for a single leg takedown but Rodriguez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McCafferty tries a head kick but it misses.
Rodriguez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McCafferty defends well and Rodriguez ends up having to push McCafferty into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCafferty fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McCafferty tries for a takedown but Rodriguez circles away easily#CL2#
and Rodriguez counters by moving into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rodriguez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
McCafferty is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Rodriguez manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Rodriguez closes the distance and clinches.
McCafferty tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rodriguez smiles and moves away.
McCafferty shoots in for a takedown but Rodriguez shows good takedown defense.
Rodriguez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rodriguez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McCafferty closes the distance and clinches up with Rodriguez, looking for a takedown. McCafferty pushes Rodriguez against the cage but Rodriguez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rodriguez bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McCafferty is breathing heavily.
Rodriguez stalks McCafferty and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McCafferty's face. McCafferty staggers backwards, shaken.
McCafferty fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws a series of punches but McCafferty avoids them all with ease.
Rodriguez scores with a head kick. McCafferty tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez moves out of range as McCafferty throws a body kick.
McCafferty swings for the body but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Rodriguez wants to counter with a clinch but McCafferty pushes him away.#CL2#
Rodriguez forces McCafferty back against the cage and clinches.
McCafferty has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rodriguez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McCafferty is defending well.#BC2#
Rodriguez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3#
McCafferty fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rodriguez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McCafferty.
McCafferty scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McCafferty shoots for a double leg takedown but Rodriguez sprawls well. He's pushed McCafferty's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Rodriguez forces McCafferty back against the cage and clinches.
McCafferty tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rodriguez's elbow. #TD2#
Rodriguez pulls guard.
McCafferty trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Rodriguez trying to keep a closed guard but McCafferty is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Rodriguez working for a triangle but McCafferty defends it easily.
McCafferty throws a strike but Rodriguez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Rodriguez won't allow McCafferty to sweep him here.
Rodriguez stays in close to McCafferty's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Rodriguez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Rodriguez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sean McCafferty is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rodriguez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rodriguez there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#
It looks like Corey Rodriguez has been cut.
A nice combination there by McCafferty.
McCafferty fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McCafferty shoots in for a takedown but Rodriguez shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Rodriguez forces McCafferty back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Rodriguez pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCafferty wants to stand but Rodriguez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rodriguez is trying to control the position but McCafferty postures up.
Rodriguez is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
Rodriguez working a defensive guard here.
Rodriguez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McCafferty wants to control from the top but Rodriguez keeps moving. #SUB#
McCafferty is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rodriguez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rodriguez has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
McCafferty is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rodriguez won't allow McCafferty to sweep him here.
McCafferty trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Rodriguez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Rodriguez clinches up against the cage.
McCafferty can't get the takedown.
Rodriguez goes for a takedown in the clinch but McCafferty prevents it.
Rodriguez prevents a body shot from McCafferty.
McCafferty jumps guard but Rodriguez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean McCafferty. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Rodriguez breaks from the clinch.
Rodriguez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCafferty.
Rodriguez wants to counter with a clinch but McCafferty pushes him away.#T4##CL2#
McCafferty tries to keep at a distance but Rodriguez has taken the fight into the clinch.
McCafferty has Rodriguez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rodriguez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rodriguez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McCafferty walks away with a smile on his face. Rodriguez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rodriguez scores with a nice right hand.
Rodriguez has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Rodriguez darts in and clinches McCafferty up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodriguez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McCafferty is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rodriguez is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Corey Rodriguez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Corey Rodriguez's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL#
McCafferty darts in and clinches Rodriguez up against the cage.
Rodriguez prevents McCafferty from breaking the clinch.
McCafferty tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rodriguez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rodriguez effectively controlling the action here.
The referee calls for McCafferty to work.
Rodriguez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McCafferty's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Rodriguez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCafferty is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
McCafferty fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McCafferty sets himself, and Rodriguez steps forward looking for the clinch! McCafferty avoids it this time.
McCafferty closes the distance and clinches up with Rodriguez, looking for a takedown. McCafferty pushes Rodriguez against the cage but Rodriguez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean McCafferty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodriguez fails with a takedown attempt.
McCafferty moves in looking to clinch but Rodriguez pushes him off.
McCafferty fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rodriguez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A little feinted left hand from McCafferty on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McCafferty looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McCafferty goes for a double leg but Rodriguez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rodriguez continues to drive forward.
Corey Rodriguez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McCafferty chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rodriguez can pounce on him.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown but McCafferty shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Rodriguez gets a clinch. #T2#
Rodriguez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rodriguez landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#BC2#
Rodriguez breaks the clinch.
McCafferty shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rodriguez defends it nicely.
McCafferty dives in and grabs Rodriguez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rodriguez pushes down on McCafferty's head and hops out.
McCafferty changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rodriguez tries to avoid it but McCafferty manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rodriguez to the ground. Rodriguez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McCafferty keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rodriguez tries a head kick but it misses.
#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from McCafferty. Rodriguez does a little dance to reset his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McCafferty. #CL2#
Rodriguez takes the fight into the clinch.
Rodriguez is pressed up against the cage. McCafferty has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rodriguez down to the mat. Rodriguez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McCafferty stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McCafferty wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Rodriguez closes the distance and pushes McCafferty back into the cage.#BC2#
Rodriguez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCafferty has a takedown stuffed.#T4#
Rodriguez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCafferty half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McCafferty fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Rodriguez gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Rodriguez has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but McCafferty regains guard immediately.
McCafferty is wriggling around but Rodriguez manages to pass to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodriguez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Corey Rodriguez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rodriguez 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Rodriguez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 09, 2018 |
#R1#
McCafferty darts in looking for a takedown but Bobby gets double underhooks and turns McCafferty into the cage.
Bobby shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McCafferty but McCafferty pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bobby defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McCafferty.#CL2#
Bobby closes the distance and clinches.
Bobby gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McCafferty.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean McCafferty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bobby tries for a takedown. No joy.
McCafferty gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bobby.
Bobby tries for a takedown but McCafferty manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobby drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McCafferty gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bobby tries to score a body lock takedown but McCafferty shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T1#
McCafferty drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bobby pulls his leg out and moves away.
McCafferty misses with a takedown attempt - Bobby sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bobby changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McCafferty tries to avoid it but Bobby manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McCafferty to the ground. McCafferty escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McCafferty displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bobby.
McCafferty moves in looking to clinch but Bobby pushes him off.#CL2#
Bobby rushes McCafferty and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Bobby pulls guard.
Bobby keeping moving, preventing McCafferty from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Bobby is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2##ES2#
Bobby kicks McCafferty off and gets to his feet.
McCafferty will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McCafferty shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bobby as he jumps to the side.
As McCafferty backs off Bobby throws a huge counter combo but McCafferty manages to avoid it all.
McCafferty has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Bobby moves into the clinch.
Bobby has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McCafferty is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bobby wants a takedown but no success here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bobby can't get the takedown.
Bobby looks winded!
McCafferty is trying to force a seperation but Bobby has the dominant position.#T3##TD2#
Bobby manages to pull guard.
Bobby is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bobby is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Bobby throwing shots but McCafferty is blocking nicely.
McCafferty regains full guard. Nicely done.
McCafferty working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Bobby drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McCafferty manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bobby has McCafferty in his guard.#REVR#
Bobby wants to stand and escape but McCafferty is having none of it. #T4#
McCafferty trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bobby's guard.
McCafferty sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bobby's guard.
Bobby is looking to improve his position.
McCafferty is looking to take a break and control but Bobby is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Bobby dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Bobby moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Bobby gets control of McCafferty's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bobby will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
McCafferty might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bobby looking for a sweep. Not yet Bobby, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bobby has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McCafferty can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCafferty trying to control the position from guard on top but Bobby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bobby has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McCafferty can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Bobby is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McCafferty defends well.#T1##SUB2#
Bobby had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McCafferty defends it easily.
Bobby is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bobby keeping moving, preventing McCafferty from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McCafferty shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bobby looks for a takedown but McCafferty sprawls well.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McCafferty throws a series of punches but Bobby moves out of range.
McCafferty fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bobby avoids it really well and circles away.
Bobby slips a jab and a cross from McCafferty.
#CL2#
Bobby clinches up with McCafferty and pushes him back against the cage.
McCafferty looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean McCafferty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bobby tries for a takedown but McCafferty manages to get underhooks.
McCafferty is working for takedown but Bobby is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bobby goes for a takedown in the clinch but McCafferty prevents it.
Bobby is breathing heavily.
McCafferty gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bobby.
McCafferty gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bobby.
#T3#
Bobby wants a takedown.
McCafferty jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bobby walks away with a smile on his face. McCafferty gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sean McCafferty is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bobby has a takedown stuffed.
McCafferty shoots in looking for a takedown. Bobby tries to sprawl out of it but McCafferty keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bobby manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bobby slaps away a takedown attempt from McCafferty, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bobby has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bobby tries to score a power double leg takedown but McCafferty sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bobby somewhat.
McCafferty appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
McCafferty tries to keep at a distance but Bobby has taken the fight into the clinch.
McCafferty wants to stall.
Bobby is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McCafferty pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bobby tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McCafferty just stands there and leans against the cage.
McCafferty prevents a takedown attempt there.
McCafferty goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bobby prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Bobby 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##CL2#
Bobby closes the distance and pushes McCafferty back into the cage.#TD2#
Bobby has McCafferty pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bobby pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending McCafferty tumbling to the mat - Bobby dives into McCafferty's guard.
Bobby is looking to work some ground and pound but McCafferty has wrist control.
Bobby must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McCafferty preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McCafferty throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
McCafferty is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bobby is looking to work some ground and pound but McCafferty has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobby pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCafferty is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
McCafferty looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
McCafferty 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#
McCafferty wants to advance to full mount but Bobby doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
McCafferty pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bobby is keeping the position for now.
McCafferty trying to control but Bobby is working from the bottom.
Bobby is trying to keep McCafferty in close.
McCafferty preventing the sweep.
Ricky Bobby is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Bobby is pulling down on McCafferty's head. It's preventing any offense from McCafferty, at least for the moment.#SUB#
McCafferty is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bobby is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bobby has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Bobby postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McCafferty working a defensive guard here.
Bobby pushes down on McCafferty's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3#
Bobby not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McCafferty misses with some strikes from the bottom.
McCafferty trying to control but Bobby postures up.
Bobby controlling the pace.
Bobby trying to control from half guard but McCafferty is working away.
Bobby missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Bobby wants to work for an arm triangle but McCafferty is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McCafferty is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
McCafferty is defending against the submission attempts here by Bobby.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bobby takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2#
Bobby has closed the distance and engaged McCafferty in a clinch.
Bobby tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bobby has McCafferty pressed against the cage, preventing McCafferty from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ricky Bobby seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bobby goes for a takedown attempt but McCafferty pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McCafferty connects with a solid leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Bobby comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bobby winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Bobby!
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