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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 18
Date: Oct 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Beard throws a head kick that misses.
McDan looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
McDan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McDan wants it to stay on the feet.
Beard fails with the takedown.
McDan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Beard darts in looking for a takedown but McDan gets double underhooks and turns Beard into the cage.
McDan shapes to counter with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Beard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beard fails with the takedown
and McDan counters with a good, hard body kick but Beard shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beard wants to clinch.
McDan is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
Beard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McDan as he jumps to the side.
McDan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Beard with a poor takedown
and McDan counters with a thumping low kick.
Beard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Beard shoots in looking for a takedown. McDan tries to sprawl out of it but Beard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McDan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McDan unleashes a big counter combination but Beard bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD#
Beard shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Beard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
McDan is refusing to be controlled, as Beard sits in half guard.
Beard is taking a breather. McDan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
McDan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Beard. #T3#
Beard not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Beard is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Beard wants to stand but his hand is trapped. McDan uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Beard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Beard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Beard is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL#
Beard clinches up against the cage.
Beard keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McDan's efforts to push away.
Beard tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McDan smiles and moves away.
Beard closes the distance and clinches up with McDan, looking for a takedown. Beard pushes McDan against the cage but McDan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beard tries to clinch but McDan moves out of range.
McDan wants to counter the offense by Beard and move into the clinch position.
Beard misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Phill McDan will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Beard shoots in looking for a takedown. McDan tries to sprawl out of it but Beard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McDan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Beard tries to close the distance and clinch but McDan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McDan is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Beard shoots in but McDan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDan moves away.
No luck for Beard with that takedown attempt.
McDan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Beard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDan is breathing heavily.#T1##CL#
Beard closes the distance and clinches.
Beard tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McDan managing to block the knees to the body from Beard.
Beard wants to take the fight to the mat but McDan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
McDan manages to break the clinch.
Tyler Beard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Beard wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T2#
Beard is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McDan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McDan keeps control of Beard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McDan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Beard misses with a punch to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Beard takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Beard leaning his opponent against the cage.
McDan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T3#
Beard drops down looking for an ankle pick but McDan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Beard. Those never looked like landing.
As Beard backs off McDan throws a huge counter combo but Beard manages to avoid it all.
A big right from McDan misses.
Beard wants to clinch up but McDan keeps it at a distance.
Beard backing away here, and McDan unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McDan leaves Beard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McDan feints the counter takedown.#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.#CL#
Beard instigates a clinch.
Beard is trying to force a seperation but McDan has the dominant position.
Beard can't get the takedown.
McDan prevents a body shot from Beard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Beard gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Beard trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tyler Beard will probably get the nod.
That's time! Beard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Beard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McDan is trying to break the clinch but Beard is controlling him.
McDan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Beard leaning his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Beard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McDan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
McDan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Beard.
McDan unleashes a big counter combination but Beard bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Beard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McDan tries to avoid it but Beard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McDan to the ground. McDan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Beard darts in looking for a takedown but McDan gets double underhooks and turns Beard into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Beard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McDan avoids it really well and circles away.
McDan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McDan wants it to stay on the feet.
As Beard backs off McDan throws a huge counter combo but Beard manages to avoid it all.#T2#
Beard fails to land the takedown.
McDan thinks about the counter body kick.
McDan avoids the head kick by Beard.
McDan throws a counter combo.
Beard shoots in for a double leg but McDan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Beard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McDan as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Beard moves into range and clinches up with McDan.#T3#
Beard is trying to break the clinch but McDan has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
McDan manages to break the clinch.
Beard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McDan unleashes a big counter combination but Beard bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Beard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McDan swivels and escapes.
Beard looks for a takedown but McDan sprawls well.
As Beard backs off McDan throws a huge counter combo but Beard manages to avoid it all.
McDan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Beard.#T4#
McDan stuffs the takedown attempt from Beard. Beard gets slowly back to his feet.
McDan throws a counter combo.
Beard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McDan as he avoids it easily.
McDan is looking for the big counter here.
McDan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
McDan closes the distance and pushes Beard back into the cage.#BC2#
McDan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phill McDan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McDan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Phill McDan!
Phill McDan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 15, 2018 |
#R1#
McDan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#TD2#
Hardy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hardy 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.
McDan is wriggling around but Hardy manages to pass to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy content to control rather than advance. #T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hardy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McDan has managed to free his arm - good work.
McDan wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McDan is trying to stand back up but Hardy is controlling him
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hardy passes into side control, despite McDan's attempt to control the position.
McDan is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hardy asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Hardy is staying tight to McDan's torso, preventing him from escaping. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Hardy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As Hardy looks to move away, McDan throws a big counter combo but Hardy just gets out of the way.
Hardy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hardy looks for a takedown but McDan sprawls well.
It looked like McDan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Phill McDan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Hardy.
Hardy missing with a left hand there. McDan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hardy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting McDan counter with a right hand.
Hardy shoots in but no luck this time.
Hardy dives in and grabs McDan's left leg, looking for a takedown. McDan pushes down on Hardy's head and hops out.
McDan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McDan slips a jab from Hardy.
It looked like McDan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T4##TD2#
Hardy gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
McDan throws Hardy to one side and escapes!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardy misses with a takedown attempt
and McDan counters with a stiff right hand.
Hardy looks winded!
Hardy throws a jab but it's blocked by McDan.
McDan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hardy throws a jab but it's blocked by McDan.
McDan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hardy shoots and misses
and McDan counters with a one-two to the body.
Hardy dives in for a single leg takedown but McDan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McDan throws a big counter combination but Hardy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McDan stuffs the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hardy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McDan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McDan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McDan duly obliges.
Hardy fails with a takedown attempt.
McDan throws a big counter combination but Hardy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phill McDan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hardy throws a poor cross that misses
and McDan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McDan slaps away a takedown attempt from Hardy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McDan is looking for a counter combo.
Hardy looks to throw the jab but McDan is out of range.
Hardy throws a poor cross that misses
and McDan counters with a three punch combo that has Hardy backing up. Hardy nods at McDan to acknowledge the strikes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hardy or perhaps it was just good defense by McDan, which made it look bad.
Charlie Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hardy.
McDan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Phill McDan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Hardy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy dives in for a single leg takedown but McDan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A jab from Hardy misses.
Hardy just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMcDan.
Hardy fails to land the takedown.
Hardy is breathing heavily.#T1#
Hardy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McDan pinned against the cage. McDan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hardy misses with a lunging right hand
and McDan counters with a series of strikes. Hardy will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hardy shoots and misses
and McDan counters with a two punch combo.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McDan, right into the meat.
Hardy throws a head kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and McDan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hardy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McDan is looking to counter with head kicks.
Hardy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McDan is looking for a counter combo.#T2#
Hardy misses with a takedown attempt - McDan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hardy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McDan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL#
McDan closes the distance and pushes Hardy back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McDan to keep the fight standing.
McDan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
McDan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Hardy with a lazy takedown attempt
and McDan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hardy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McDan swivels and escapes.#CL#
McDan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hardy, pushing him back against the cage.
Hardy tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC#
McDan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hardy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McDan tries to counter by clinching up but Hardy breaks away and moves out of range.
McDan shoots in for a double leg but Hardy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T4#
Hardy looks for a takedown but McDan sprawls well.
McDan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A low kick from Hardy misses #TD#
and McDan counters with a shoot takedown. Hardy fights it but they end up in guard.
McDan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hardy trying to keep a closed guard but McDan is proving a slippery customer.
McDan wants to control from the top but Hardy keeps moving.
Hardy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McDan trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phill McDan 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
A low kick from Hardy misses
and McDan counters with a three punch combo that has Hardy backing up. Hardy nods at McDan to acknowledge the strikes.
Hardy fails with the takedown
and McDan counters with a two punch combo.
McDan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McDan wants it to stay on the feet.
McDan tries to counter with a takedown but Hardy is quick to defend against it.
Hardy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McDan tries to avoid it but Hardy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McDan to the ground. McDan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McDan throws a big counter combination but Hardy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Phill McDan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Hardy.
Hardy throws a lazy right hand but McDan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like McDan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hardy fails with the takedown
and McDan counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy tries for a takedown but McDan circles away easily
and McDan counters with a one-two to the body.
Hardy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hardy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Hardy misses with a combination
and McDan counters with a three punch combo that has Hardy backing up. Hardy nods at McDan to acknowledge the strikes.
Both fighters circling a little - McDan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hardy dives in and grabs McDan's left leg, looking for a takedown. McDan pushes down on Hardy's head and hops out.
As Hardy looks to move away, McDan throws a big counter combo but Hardy just gets out of the way.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hardy lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McDan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McDan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#TD2#
Hardy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
McDan is trying to control Hardy's posture but Hardy avoids it.
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.
McDan tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
McDan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Hardy is wriggling around trying to escape.
McDan trying to control but Hardy is having none of it.
McDan controlling his opponent. #T3#
Hardy is squirming around, avoiding McDan's attempts to control the action.
McDan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hardy is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hardy is desperately trying to improve his position but McDan has a good base and remains in mount.
McDan trying to control but Hardy is having none of it. #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.
Hardy is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Charlie Hardy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phill McDan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phill McDan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McDan 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phill McDan!
Phill McDan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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