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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Mac Cumhaill misses with a takedown #KD2#
and Smith counters with a head kick that drops Mac Cumhaill to the mat! Mac Cumhaill scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Mac Cumhaill tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily
and Smith counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Mac Cumhaill out cold! What a finish! Smith is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Smith!
Mike Smith really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Mohito Fightwear (Laundry) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Mac Cumhaill has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Holmes drives through and clinches with Mac Cumhaill against the cage.
#BC#
Holmes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Holmes 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.
Mac Cumhaill shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Holmes as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Holmes feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Holmes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Holmes tries to free his leg and advance position but Mac Cumhaill is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Mac Cumhaill pulls Holmes in close to prevent any damage.
Mac Cumhaill is trying to control the position but Holmes postures up.
Holmes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Mac Cumhaill closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mac Cumhaill wants to pass the guard but Holmes is defending well.
Holmes is looking for a sweep. Mac Cumhaill is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Mac Cumhaill seems to be looking for submissions.
Holmes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mac Cumhaill trying to control but Holmes is working from the bottom.
Holmes pulls Mac Cumhaill in to control the position.
Holmes wants to sweep here but Mac Cumhaill controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Holmes pulls Mac Cumhaill in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
James Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Holmes clinches with his opponent.
The referee calls for Holmes to work.
#BC#
Holmes manages to break the clinch.
Mac Cumhaill fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
James Holmes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oisin Mac Cumhaill .#CL#
Holmes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4##BC#
Holmes manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Holmes moves into range and clinches up with Mac Cumhaill .#BC#
Holmes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Holmes drives through and clinches with Mac Cumhaill against the cage.
#BC#
Holmes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Holmes darts in and clinches Mac Cumhaill up against the cage.#BC#
Holmes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mac Cumhaill fails with the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Holmes takes the fight into the clinch.
Mac Cumhaill drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Holmes dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Holmes has closed the distance and engaged Mac Cumhaill in a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Holmes.
Holmes gets underhooks to prevent Mac Cumhaill 's takedown attempt.
Mac Cumhaill tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Holmes just stands there and leans against the cage.
Holmes lands with a short shot to the head.
Holmes content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC#
Holmes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Holmes rushes Mac Cumhaill and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Holmes.
Mac Cumhaill has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Holmes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
James Holmes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oisin Mac Cumhaill .
Holmes stalling against the cage.
#TD#
Holmes gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#T1#
Holmes slows the pace down in half guard.
Holmes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mac Cumhaill can do to turn this around?
Mac Cumhaill trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Holmes manages to pass to mount!
Holmes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
James Holmes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mac Cumhaill is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Holmes controlling from the full mount.
Mac Cumhaill tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mac Cumhaill is breathing heavily.
Mac Cumhaill wants to control but Holmes is having none of it.
Holmes controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Mac Cumhaill tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mac Cumhaill tries to hold on but Holmes pushes him away.
Holmes landing punches.
Holmes controlling his opponent. #T4#
Mac Cumhaill is desperately trying to improve his position but Holmes has a good base and remains in mount.
Holmes controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mac Cumhaill tries to hold on but Holmes postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Holmes dominated that second 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Nice straight punches there by Holmes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Holmes.
Holmes lands a leg kick that knocks Mac Cumhaill off balance momentarily.#CL#
Holmes drives through and clinches with Mac Cumhaill against the cage.
Holmes presses Mac Cumhaill against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Holmes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Holmes lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Holmes works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Mac Cumhaill keeping full guard, as Holmes tries to pass.
Holmes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Holmes seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mac Cumhaill for as long as he can get away with.
Holmes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Holmes trying to pass the guard but Mac Cumhaill defending well.
Holmes controlling the pace. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Holmes has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mac Cumhaill wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mac Cumhaill closes this distance looking for a takedown but Holmes circles away.
Holmes is looking to counter with a body kick.
Mac Cumhaill takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mac Cumhaill gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Holmes counters with a nice body shot. #CL#
Holmes moves into the clinch successfully.
#T3#
Holmes scores with a shoulder strike.
Holmes crunches a lovely knee into Mac Cumhaill 's ribcage.
Mac Cumhaill being controlled against the cage.#TD#
Holmes manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Holmes controlling Mac Cumhaill 's posture.
Holmes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Holmes is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4#
Holmes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Holmes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mac Cumhaill manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Holmes is stalling in the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mac Cumhaill is trying to keep Holmes in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Holmes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Holmes has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Holmes!
After winning the bout, James Holmes 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Mac Cumhaill takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mac Cumhaill fails with the takedown
and Mac Cumhaill takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mac Cumhaill tries to score a power double leg takedown but Penn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mac Cumhaill somewhat.
Mac Cumhaill dives in for a single leg takedown but Penn sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A little jabbing left from Penn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oisin Mac Cumhaill . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Penn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mac Cumhaill shoots in for a takedown but Penn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A nice side step and Penn releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Penn punishes Mac Cumhaill 's body with a nice straight punch.
Mac Cumhaill is breathing heavily.
Penn scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Penn lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab lands there for Penn.
BAM! Penn delivers a spinning backfist that drops Mac Cumhaill like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Olsen Penn!
A very excited looking Olsen Penn made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Mac Cumhaill with a poor takedown
and Katoor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mac Cumhaill shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Katoor is looking for the big counter here.
Oisin Mac Cumhaill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mac Cumhaill shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Katoor but Katoor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Katoor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oisin Mac Cumhaill . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mac Cumhaill fails with the takedown#KD2#
and Katoor counters with a crisp one two that drops Mac Cumhaill ! Katoor thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Mac Cumhaill to his feet! Mac Cumhaill is in big trouble!
Nice takedown defense from Katoor. No joy for Mac Cumhaill on that attempt.
Katoor is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac Cumhaill dives in for a single leg takedown but Katoor sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Katoor is looking for the big counter here.
Mac Cumhaill with a poor takedown #KD2#
and Katoor counters with a head kick that drops Mac Cumhaill to the mat! Mac Cumhaill scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#
Mac Cumhaill is rocked!
Mac Cumhaill is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mac Cumhaill gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and as Mac Cumhaill loses concentration momentarily, Katoor counters with a picture perfect head kick! Mac Cumhaill goes down, out cold! The referee rushed in to check on his condition - I'm sure he'll be ok but that was a massive knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ranji Katoor!
After winning the bout, Ranji Katoor 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2019 |
#R1##KD2#
Smith lands a big head kick that sends Mac Cumhaill tumbling to the mat! Smith takes a step backwards and waves Mac Cumhaill back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Oisin Mac Cumhaill has been cut.
Mac Cumhaill shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD2#
and Smith counters with a crisp right hand that drops Mac Cumhaill ! Smith lets Mac Cumhaill back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Mac Cumhaill is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mac Cumhaill fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Oh Mac Cumhaill is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mac Cumhaill with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smith scores with a counter punch that sends Mac Cumhaill to the canvas! Smith smells blood - he's punishing Mac Cumhaill with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Mac Cumhaill has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Smith!
Mike Smith made sure to mention his sponsor, Mohito Fightwear (Laundry) in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Bologna fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bologna looks to land a body kick but Mac Cumhaill moved away.
Bologna tries a head kick but it misses.
Bologna lands a body shot.
Bologna leaves Mac Cumhaill with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bologna scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mac Cumhaill in his tracks.
Bologna tries to land a front kick but Mac Cumhaill steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bologna lands a really nice looking cross but Mac Cumhaill seems unphased.
Bologna lands a nice looking body shot.
A head kick by Bologna misses #TD#
and Mac Cumhaill decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bologna's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bologna is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bologna is controlling Mac Cumhaill 's posture.#T1#
Mac Cumhaill controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mac Cumhaill 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Mac Cumhaill trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bologna manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Mac Cumhaill wants to sweep but no luck.
Bologna is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bologna trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mac Cumhaill 's guard.
Mac Cumhaill looking to control.
Bologna is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Bologna is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Mac Cumhaill has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Bologna is looking to defend but Mac Cumhaill has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Bologna! Mac Cumhaill pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Bologna taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Oisin Mac Cumhaill !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Po scores with a takedown into Mac Cumhaill 's guard.#SUB2#
Po got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mac Cumhaill has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Po has managed to get both his arms back between Mac Cumhaill 's legs - danger averted.
Mac Cumhaill keeping full guard, as Po tries to pass.
Po is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mac Cumhaill is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Mac Cumhaill looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mac Cumhaill controls Po momentarily but Po frees himself.
Po lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac Cumhaill utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Po lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Po knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mac Cumhaill on the ground.
Mac Cumhaill keeping full guard, as Po tries to pass.
Po landing some decent shots from guard.
Po has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Mac Cumhaill trying to keep a closed guard but Po is proving a slippery customer.
Po is looking to work some ground and pound but Mac Cumhaill has wrist control.
Po pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mac Cumhaill is keeping the position for now.
Po wants to stand but Mac Cumhaill has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Po stands up over Mac Cumhaill , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Po got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mac Cumhaill has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Po has managed to get both his arms back between Mac Cumhaill 's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Mac Cumhaill had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Po defends it easily.
Mac Cumhaill looks winded!
Po is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Mac Cumhaill looking for a guillotine here but Po defends easily.
Po landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
Po stays in close to Mac Cumhaill 's body and controls the position.
Po connects with a couple of short punches.
Po lands a couple of digs.
Po connects with a couple of short punches.
Po works over Mac Cumhaill with some ground and pound from guard.
Po is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Po thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mac Cumhaill trying to control the position.
Po lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Po scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Po lands a couple of digs.
Po content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Po lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Po is in close to Mac Cumhaill 's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ROC#
Mac Cumhaill is rocked!
Po advances position into side control!
Po trying to control the action but Mac Cumhaill is working from the bottom.
Po working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Mac Cumhaill takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mac Cumhaill is not content to let Po control the position.
Po landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T4#
Po wants to stand but Mac Cumhaill has his arm trapped.
Po trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Po looks up at the clock and then as Mac Cumhaill takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Po smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#SUB#
Po tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Po lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mac Cumhaill down.
Po in side control lands a decent elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Po is trying to get an arm triangle but Mac Cumhaill is defending well.
Mac Cumhaill taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wres Po dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##KD#
Po drops Mac Cumhaill with a beautiful combination! Mac Cumhaill stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Po is looking for the KO!
Mac Cumhaill is still on wobbly legs! Can Po finish him?#TD#
Po shoots in and bounces Mac Cumhaill off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Po working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Po wants to stand and escape but instead Mac Cumhaill has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Mac Cumhaill seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Po is pulling down on Mac Cumhaill 's head to control his posture.
Po is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mac Cumhaill can do to turn this around?
Po is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Po seems keen to control Mac Cumhaill 's posture.#T1#
Mac Cumhaill wants to control from the top but Po keeps moving. #SUB#
Po had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mac Cumhaill defends it easily.#SUB#
Mac Cumhaill got a little sloppy there for a moment and Po has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mac Cumhaill has managed to get both his arms back between Po's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Po is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mac Cumhaill defends well.
Po on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Po tries to get out of the position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mac Cumhaill trying to control but Po is working from the bottom.
Mac Cumhaill stays in close to Po's body and controls the position.
Mac Cumhaill wants to control from the top but Po keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Mac Cumhaill shoots in for a double leg but Po sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Po gets a double leg takedown into Mac Cumhaill 's guard.
Po content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Po got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mac Cumhaill has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Po has managed to get both his arms back between Mac Cumhaill 's legs - danger averted.
Po content to stall in guard here.
Mac Cumhaill trying to keep a closed guard but Po is proving a slippery customer.
Po lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Po is working Mac Cumhaill over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Po is working Mac Cumhaill over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Po wants to control from the top but Mac Cumhaill keeps moving. #T4#
Po postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Po working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Po is stalling in the full guard.
Po with a nice head shot there.
Po chips away with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Po's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Po is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Po lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Po is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Po makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wres Po dominated that second round.
That's time! Po's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD#
Po closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Check out the look on Po's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Mac Cumhaill wants to control but Po postures up.
Po wants to stand but Mac Cumhaill is controlling his arm.
Mac Cumhaill takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Po working away.
Po tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Po cracks Mac Cumhaill with a big elbow.
Po tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac Cumhaill being controlled for a moment.
Po trying to control the position but Mac Cumhaill is working away.
Mac Cumhaill takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Mac Cumhaill being controlled for a moment.
Mac Cumhaill sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Po lands a nice short elbow.
Po takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Po is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mac Cumhaill is just riding it out for now. Po eventually gives up the hold.
Po slips a nice elbow through Mac Cumhaill 's hands, connecting with Mac Cumhaill 's forehead.#T2#
Mac Cumhaill tries to roll over but Po keeps him under control.
Po landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Po lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Po seems to be working for a kimura but Mac Cumhaill defends the submission attempt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Po lands a nice short elbow.
Wres Po overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Po scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Po lands with a punch from half guard.
Po is nestled in close to Mac Cumhaill , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Mac Cumhaill looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mac Cumhaill trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Po connects with a nice short shot to Mac Cumhaill 's temple.
Po lands with a punch from half guard.
Po working Mac Cumhaill over with strikes.
Po is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mac Cumhaill trying to hold on to Po's head to control him but Po postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Po in particular looking to stall.
Po is nestled in close to Mac Cumhaill , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Po working Mac Cumhaill over with strikes.
Po seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Po scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mac Cumhaill trying to control here.
Nice strikes from Po there. #T4##SUB2#
Mac Cumhaill looking for submissions off his back.
Po seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Po seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Still in half guard, Po seems content to control.
Po lands with a punch from half guard.
Mac Cumhaill trying to control here.
Po landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Po is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mac Cumhaill is looking to improve his position.
Oisin Mac Cumhaill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wres Po is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Po winds up and cracks Mac Cumhaill with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wres Po showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Po has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wres Po!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 28, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Mac Cumhaill looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
Big Daddy pushes Mac Cumhaill off and scrambles back to his feet.
Mac Cumhaill with a poor takedown
and Big Daddy counters with a lovely shot to the body.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Big Daddy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Big Daddy in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Mac Cumhaill on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Big Daddy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mac Cumhaill on the ground.
Big Daddy tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Big Daddy is trying to move to mount but Mac Cumhaill reverses beautifully and ends up in Big Daddy's guard. #T1#
Big Daddy being controlled here, momentarily.
Big Daddy wants to sweep here but Mac Cumhaill controlling him for the moment.
Big Daddy is trying to keep Mac Cumhaill in close.
Big Daddy is looking to sweep but instead, Mac Cumhaill has passed into half guard.
Big Daddy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Big Daddy tries to get out of the position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Big Daddy is trying to stand back up but Mac Cumhaill is controlling him
Mac Cumhaill is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Big Daddy! #SUB2#
Big Daddy defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mac Cumhaill . #SUB2#
Mac Cumhaill working for a submission but Big Daddy is keeping him at bay.
Mac Cumhaill looking to control and managing it successfully.
Big Daddy tries to lock up and control but Mac Cumhaill gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Mac Cumhaill looking to control but Big Daddy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mac Cumhaill controlling the pace for now.
Mac Cumhaill wants to control the pace but Big Daddy is squirming around nicely.
Big Daddy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mac Cumhaill trying to control but Big Daddy is having none of it. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Big Daddy tries to hold on but Mac Cumhaill pushes him away.
Mac Cumhaill content just to control the position here.
Big Daddy is trying to stand up.
Mac Cumhaill wants to control the pace but Big Daddy is squirming around nicely.
Big Daddy is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oisin Mac Cumhaill dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Mac Cumhaill looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Big Daddy!#SUB2#
Mac Cumhaill goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Big Daddy rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mac Cumhaill 's guard! Nice work there by Big Daddy!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mac Cumhaill holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Mac Cumhaill pushes a forearm under Big Daddy's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Big Daddy is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Oisin Mac Cumhaill !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 13, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Mac Cumhaill gets the takedown into side control.
Aleatorio bucks up and tries to throw Mac Cumhaill off but instead Mac Cumhaill has got his back!
Aleatorio looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#SUB2#
Mac Cumhaill looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Aleatorio taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Oisin Mac Cumhaill !
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Event:
UCF America 5
Date: Nov 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Mac Cumhaill doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Cole counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Cole drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mac Cumhaill is trying to improve his position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Mac Cumhaill might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mac Cumhaill gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mac Cumhaill wants to improve his position but Cole is controlling well.
Mac Cumhaill works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Mac Cumhaill has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cole can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cole must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mac Cumhaill controls Cole momentarily but Cole frees himself. #SUB#
Mac Cumhaill is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cole really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mac Cumhaill . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cole wants to pass the guard but Mac Cumhaill is keeping the position.
Cole throws an elbow that misses. Mac Cumhaill uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cole's guard. Nice move by Mac Cumhaill !#REVR##T2#
Mac Cumhaill is fighting to break Cole's control of his arms but Cole is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mac Cumhaill looking to pass the guard.
Mac Cumhaill trying to control but Cole is working from the bottom.
Cole is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Cole wants to sweep but no luck.
Mac Cumhaill forces his way into half guard.
Mac Cumhaill seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cole does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cole is controlling Mac Cumhaill 's position as best he can from this difficult position.#ES2#
Cole makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD2#
Cole shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Mac Cumhaill kicks Cole off and gets back to his feet.
Mac Cumhaill is breathing heavily.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Cole fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mac Cumhaill to the ground. Cole is now in Mac Cumhaill 's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Mac Cumhaill is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cole sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cole postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mark Cole will probably get the nod.
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##TD2#
Cole fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mac Cumhaill sprawls well initially but Cole persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mac Cumhaill taking some punishment here, with Cole in his half guard.
Cole is pressing down on Mac Cumhaill 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mac Cumhaill is holding on for now.
Cole throwing shots but Mac Cumhaill is blocking nicely.
Cole wants to get back to his feet.
Cole takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac Cumhaill is trying to get back to full guard.
Mac Cumhaill is pressing down on Cole's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Mac Cumhaill trying to keep a closed guard but Cole is proving a slippery customer.
Mac Cumhaill manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cole manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Mac Cumhaill wants to control from the top but Cole keeps moving.
Cole throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Mark Cole has got the better of the ground game so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cole holds on and takes a little breather.
Mac Cumhaill tries to free his leg and advance position but Cole is retaining full guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mac Cumhaill wants to control from the top but Cole keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cole is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mac Cumhaill is controlling him.
Mac Cumhaill stopping the sweep attempt from Cole.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Oisin Mac Cumhaill is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mac Cumhaill fails with the takedown
and Cole counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mac Cumhaill looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Cole gets the takedown into side control. #T3#
Cole sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mac Cumhaill is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Cole tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mac Cumhaill 's legs.
Mac Cumhaill can't do much from the bottom here.
Cole takes a little break here. Mac Cumhaill wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mac Cumhaill tries to bench press Cole off him but Cole keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A lull in the action here as Cole stalls from top position.
Cole lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Cole showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Cole feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB#
Mac Cumhaill looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cole content to stall in guard here.
Cole trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mac Cumhaill is trying to keep Cole in close.
#T1##SUB#
Mac Cumhaill has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Cole should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Mac Cumhaill has tightened it up now! Cole should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Oisin Mac Cumhaill !
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Event:
UCF 11
Date: Oct 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Mac Cumhaill shoots in looking for a takedown but McKean manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mac Cumhaill 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Mac Cumhaill gets caught flat footed, as McKean shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SU2#
McKean decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
McKean closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mac Cumhaill did well to prevent McKean getting side control.
Mac Cumhaill is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
McKean is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mac Cumhaill defends it well.
Still in half guard, McKean seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac Cumhaill trying to hold on to McKean's head to control him but McKean postures up.
McKean controlling the action here.#T1#
McKean lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McKean scoring with strikes to the body and head.
McKean winds up and cracks Mac Cumhaill with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McKean is controlling the pace.
#T2#
Mac Cumhaill tries to regain full guard. Instead though, McKean has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
McKean trying to control but he's not successful this time.
A nice elbow there by McKean.
McKean controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Mac Cumhaill wants to hold on but McKean pushes him away.
McKean really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mac Cumhaill . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McKean lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
McKean controlling the pace for now. #T4#
McKean landing punches.
Mac Cumhaill is breathing heavily.
McKean scores with a couple of good head shots there.
BOOM! McKean connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#ROC2#
Mac Cumhaill is rocked!
McKean tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McKean lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave McKean dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Mac Cumhaill shoots in for a takedown but McKean shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McKean tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
McKean throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mac Cumhaill was covering up waiting for the punch and McKean finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Mac Cumhaill has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McKean can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McKean working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKean looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
McKean is continuing to stall.
The adventures of McKean the control monster continue. Boring.
Mac Cumhaill has a closed guard, preventing McKean from standing up. #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.#SUB#
Mac Cumhaill throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McKean is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
McKean scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
McKean taking a breather here. #T3##SUB2#
McKean goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mac Cumhaill has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for McKean but great work by Mac Cumhaill .
Mac Cumhaill wants to lay and pray for a moment but McKean keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McKean tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McKean can't do much from the bottom here.
McKean is looking for a sweep.#T4#
McKean can't do much from the bottom here.
Mac Cumhaill tries to advance to mount but can't.
McKean is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mac Cumhaill is controlling him well.
McKean looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mac Cumhaill creates some space and throws a big elbow, but McKean sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
McKean is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McKean is trying to control Mac Cumhaill 's posture but Mac Cumhaill avoids it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McKean can do anything to dispel that myth.
McKean is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Mac Cumhaill is staying active.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave McKean showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mac Cumhaill .
Mac Cumhaill tries to score a power double leg takedown but McKean sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mac Cumhaill somewhat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mac Cumhaill .
McKean steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mac Cumhaill .
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oisin Mac Cumhaill . That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
McKean fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mac Cumhaill to the ground. McKean is now in Mac Cumhaill 's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
McKean decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mac Cumhaill shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McKean but McKean pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
McKean shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mac Cumhaill 's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SU2#
Mac Cumhaill is working an open guard so McKean takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
McKean closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mac Cumhaill did well to prevent McKean getting side control.#SUB2#
McKean is working for a kimura but Mac Cumhaill is defending it quite comfortably.
#SU2#
McKean stands up from half guard. #TD2#
McKean shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McKean showed some decent athleticism there. #T2#
McKean controlling the action here.
Let's hope that McKean has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
McKean looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McKean has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McKean is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McKean working over Mac Cumhaill with some ground and pound. Mac Cumhaill looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
McKean is working for a kimura but Mac Cumhaill is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3##SU2#
McKean stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
McKean throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#TD2#
McKean drives through with a takedown into guard.
McKean slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
McKean stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mac Cumhaill swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McKean postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McKean not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SU2#
McKean gets to his feet - Mac Cumhaill follows without any prompting. #CL2#
McKean darts in and clinches Mac Cumhaill up against the cage.#BC2#
McKean breaks the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Mac Cumhaill tries to keep at a distance but McKean has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
McKean lands a takedown into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave McKean comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McKean 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 James Atkins scores the fight 25:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 25:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave McKean!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 04, 2018 |
#R1##KD#
Kane lands a big head kick that sends Mac Cumhaill tumbling to the mat! Kane takes a step backwards and waves Mac Cumhaill back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CL#
Kane has closed the distance and engaged Mac Cumhaill in a clinch.
Kane jumps guard but Mac Cumhaill turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kane lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mac Cumhaill trying to stall but Kane improves his position.
Mac Cumhaill working hard to break the clinch.
Mac Cumhaill tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kane smiles and moves away.
Kane misses with a head kick.
Mac Cumhaill steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kane.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kane tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kane scores with a knee to the head.
#BC#
Kane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mac Cumhaill tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kane manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mac Cumhaill tries for a takedown but Kane circles away easily
and Kane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Kane is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kane thuds his shin into the meat of Mac Cumhaill 's side.
Kane shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mac Cumhaill as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Kane. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Kane darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Kane is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kane in particular looking to stall.
Mac Cumhaill works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kane stays in close to Mac Cumhaill 's body and controls the position. #ES2#
Mac Cumhaill scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Mac Cumhaill shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kane pinned against the cage. Kane gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mac Cumhaill looks winded!#T3##CL#
Kane rushes Mac Cumhaill and presses him up against the cage.
Mac Cumhaill tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kane smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Kane darts in and clinches Mac Cumhaill up against the cage.
Mac Cumhaill tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kane smiles and moves away.
#TD2#
Mac Cumhaill drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T4#
Kane regains half guard.#SUB#
Kane is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mac Cumhaill pulls his head out easily.
Kane is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kane is not content to let Mac Cumhaill control the position.
Kane wants to control the action here but instead Mac Cumhaill manages to pass to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Kane 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#
Kane tries to clinch there but Mac Cumhaill circles away.
Kane goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kane misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Mac Cumhaill counters with a shoot takedown. Kane fights it but they end up in guard.
Kane is adopting a defensive guard.#SU2#
Mac Cumhaill gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac Cumhaill is looking to clinch but Kane is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Mac Cumhaill closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Kane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1##TD#
Kane manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mac Cumhaill on his heels. He'll look to pass Mac Cumhaill 's guard now, I'm sure.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Mac Cumhaill looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mac Cumhaill has Kane pulled in close to control his posture.
Mac Cumhaill is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mac Cumhaill is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mac Cumhaill can do to turn this around?
Mac Cumhaill is looking to stand up but Kane isn't so interested in that idea.
Kane has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Mac Cumhaill wants to sweep but no luck.
Kane trying to control but Mac Cumhaill is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Mac Cumhaill manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Mac Cumhaill tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kane shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mac Cumhaill but Mac Cumhaill pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mac Cumhaill with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Kane counters by moving into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kane is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mac Cumhaill to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Kane. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Kane tries for a takedown but Mac Cumhaill manages to get underhooks.
Kane connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mac Cumhaill 's face.
Kane prevents a takedown attempt there.
Come on Kane - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#TD#
Kane jumps into guard, dragging Mac Cumhaill to the mat.
Kane tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mac Cumhaill passes Kane's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mac Cumhaill stalling.
Oisin Mac Cumhaill has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Mac Cumhaill throwing shots but Kane is blocking nicely.
Kane wants to control the action here but instead Mac Cumhaill manages to pass to full mount!
Mac Cumhaill trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kane has given up his back here.
Kane is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oisin Mac Cumhaill showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kane's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Mac Cumhaill tries for a takedown but Kane sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Kane gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mac Cumhaill tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mac Cumhaill wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kane drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mac Cumhaill pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kane fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mac Cumhaill throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac Cumhaill defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kane.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Kane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mac Cumhaill misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Kane scores with a four punch combination!
Kane has a takedown stuffed.
Mac Cumhaill steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kane.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##CL2#
Mac Cumhaill instigates a clinch.
Kane dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kane is pushing Mac Cumhaill up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kane tries for a takedown but Mac Cumhaill manages to get underhooks.
Mac Cumhaill tries to score a body lock takedown but Kane shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Mac Cumhaill breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Kane tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mac Cumhaill sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kane somewhat.
Kane defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mac Cumhaill .
Kane works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mac Cumhaill stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mac Cumhaill wants it to stay on the feet.
Kane shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mac Cumhaill as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Mac Cumhaill looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kane!
Kane tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T3##SUB2#
Mac Cumhaill is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Kane taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Mac Cumhaill .
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Oisin Mac Cumhaill !
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