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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 20, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
McKean shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Graham napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Graham throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Graham shoots in looking for a takedown but McKean manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Graham's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Graham throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McKean's waist but McKean gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Graham off to one side.
McKean tries to counter by closing the distance.
McKean misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL#
and Graham counters by clinching up.
Graham tries to break the clinch but McKean is controlling the position.
McKean is trying to pull guard but Graham turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
McKean tries to land knees in the clinch but Graham avoids the damage to the body.
Graham trying to control the position but instead, McKean has worked for underhooks and has pushed Graham into the cage.#TD#
Graham successfully pulls guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graham bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McKean's guard. #REVR#
McKean is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
McKean 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.
Graham really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
McKean is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Graham lands a couple of digs.
McKean preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Graham will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McKean lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
McKean seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SU2#
McKean decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
McKean has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Graham is landing a low percentage of strikes.#T2##TD2#
McKean looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Graham is looking to stand back up but McKean counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Graham. #REVR#
McKean slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
McKean is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Graham still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Graham has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Graham looking to punish the body of his opponent here but McKean is avoiding damage well.
McKean sneaks back into half guard.
McKean works his way to full guard. Good work.
McKean trying to control the position here.
McKean preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McKean wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Graham throws a strike but McKean rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T4#
McKean slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
McKean is working to tighten his grip on Graham's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Graham has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but McKean is really squeezing tight and eventually Graham passes out! McKean breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dave McKean!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 16, 2018 |
#R1#
McKean throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Talley wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dave McKean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKean tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Talley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Talley.#TD2#
McKean gets a takedown into half guard.
McKean wants to free his trapped foot but Talley is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
McKean stands up and beckons Talley to join him on the feet.
OH! Talley has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! McKean smells blood and charges in for the finish! McKean unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Talley sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dave McKean!
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