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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Drago shoots in for a takedown but McPower shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McPower looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#CL#
Drago closes the distance and clinches.
Drago slowing the pace effectively.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Drago.
Drago is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Drago has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McPower uses from the top position.
Drago seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Drago 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Drago is on top in guard.
#REVR#
McPower being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Drago advances position into side control!#SUB#
Drago looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Drago in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #SU#
Drago has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD#
Drago throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. McPower tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Drago is in McPower's guard.#T2#
McPower wants to improve his position but instead Drago has moved into half guard.
Drago seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Drago looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McPower with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McPower tries to kick Drago off but Drago keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Drago performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Drago seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McPower for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Drago winds up and cracks McPower with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McPower on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Drago is nestled in close to McPower, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SU#
Drago postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for McPower to stand up.
Nice sprawl there from McPower as Drago shoots in.
McPower is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Drago. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Drago clinches. #TD#
Drago pulls McPower into guard.
Drago looking to hit a scissor sweep but McPower is one step ahead there.
McPower should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T4#
Drago bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McPower's guard. #REVR#
Drago stands up over McPower, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Drago chips away with some ground and pound.
Drago controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Drago dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Drago manages to get an easy takedown there - catching McPower on his heels. He'll look to pass McPower's guard now, I'm sure.
Drago sitting in guard here, content to control.
Drago is in close to McPower's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ivan Drago overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
McPower is working an open guard so Drago takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
Drago gets the takedown into side control.
McPower is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Drago decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Drago closes this distance looking for a takedown but McPower circles away.#CL#
Drago rushes McPower and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Drago ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Drago no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T1#
McPower in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Drago trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Drago has his foot on McPower's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McPower works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Drago has his foot on McPower's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McPower works his way back into a safe position though.
Drago 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McPower wants to control from the top but Drago keeps moving.
McPower is fighting to break Drago's control of his arms but Drago is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Drago looking for a sweep. Not yet Drago, not yet.
Drago is trying to control the position but McPower postures up.
McPower trying to control the position from guard on top but Drago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Drago holds on and takes a little breather. #ES#
Drago pushes McPower off and gets back to his feet.
#T3##TD#
Drago looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Drago is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SU#
Drago gets to his feet. McPower looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Drago shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McPower sprawls well. McPower wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Drago gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
Drago fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Drago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drago tries to land a front kick but McPower steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Drago changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McPower tries to avoid it but Drago manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McPower to the ground. McPower escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McPower looks to clinch
and Drago counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL#
Drago closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Drago breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drago fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD#
Drago gets the takedown into side control. #ES2#
McPower explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Drago 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##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Drago wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD#
Drago pulls guard effortlessly.
Drago trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McPower working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McPower takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
McPower trying to move into half guard but instead Drago has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Drago 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.
Drago pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McPower is keeping the position for now.
Drago stands and throws McPower's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Drago looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SU#
Drago decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T2##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Drago.
Drago is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McPower can do to turn this around?
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Drago scoring with punches from side control.
Drago creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Drago just content to control the position. #T3#
Drago scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at McPower to see if he's OK.
Drago trying to control the action but McPower is working from the bottom.
Drago slows the pace down. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Drago is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. McPower is trying to escape and Drago transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and McPower is forced to tap! Nice work there by Drago! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ivan Drago!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Bryant misses with a straight left.
McPower looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bryant.
Bryant avoids a punch combination nicely.
McPower wants to clinch up but Bryant keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Bryant gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bryant content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bryant digs a right hand underneath McPower's ribcage. McPower let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bryant stalling.
Bryant 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.
Bryant lands a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bryant is pushing McPower up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC#
Bryant breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
McPower takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice cross by Bryant.
Bryant paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bryant scores with a shot to the body.
Bryant lands a glancing blow to the side of McPower's head.
McPower ducks right into an uppercut from Bryant.
McPower takes one to the chin there.
McPower tries to move into range but Bryant moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bryant throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bryant jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McPower has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#ROC#
McPower is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Bryant instigates a clinch.
McPower is still on wobbly legs! Can Bryant finish him?
Bryant digs a right hand into McPower's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McPower's gas tank. #T2#
Bryant dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bryant scores a nice knee to the body.
McPower has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bryant seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if McPower can turn it around.#BC#
Bryant manages to break the clinch.
McPower seems to have recovered his senses.
Bryant lands with an overhand left.#CL#
Bryant fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McPower, pushing him back against the cage.
Bryant makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bryant scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bryant lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McPower or not.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bryant.
#BC#
Bryant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McPower's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bryant connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McPower scrambles back to his feet.
McPower takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3#
McPower takes one to the side of the head.
Bryant is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bryant scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Bryant clinches up with McPower and pushes him back against the cage.
Bryant taking a breather.#BC#
Bryant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Bryant instigates a clinch.
Bryant lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McPower.
Bryant has McPower pushed against the cage.
Bryant lands a nice uppercut.
Bryant controlling the action here for a moment.
#T4##BC#
Bryant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bryant darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bryant keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bryant lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McPower at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bryant throws a looping overhand right but McPower ducks down to avoid it.
Bryant throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bryant will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bryant looks to land a right hand but McPower moved out of range.
Bryant misses the jab.
McPower should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Bryant throws a series of strikes that have McPower backpedaling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kawhi Bryant dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Bryant thows a left - swing and a miss!
McPower uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bryant.
Bryant scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McPower fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bryant is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McPower can do to turn this around?
Bryant throws a shot from downtown. McPower moves away and avoids it.
McPower tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kawhi Bryant is winning the standup battle so far.
McPower has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Bryant moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bryant cracks McPower with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bryant - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC#
Bryant breaks from the clinch.
#T1##CL#
Bryant forces McPower back against the cage and clinches.
Bryant works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bryant pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
Bryant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bryant misses with a few strikes there.
McPower is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice uppercut there from Bryant.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bryant, as that shot connected.
#CL#
Bryant has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Bryant breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Bryant swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD#
Bryant closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU#
Bryant stands up and beckons McPower to his feet. #CL#
Bryant closes the distance and clinches.
Stalling in the clinch from Bryant.
McPower doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bryant effectively controlling the action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bryant creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bryant stalls. #T3##BC#
Bryant manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Bryant gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Bryant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bryant fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bryant looks to score with a jab to the body but McPower is just out of range.
McPower fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bryant avoids it really well and circles away.
McPower misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kawhi Bryant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McPower walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bryant.#CL#
Bryant moves into the clinch successfully.
#T4##TD#
Bryant jumps into guard, dragging McPower to the mat.
McPower trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #ES#
Bryant is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McPower is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Bryant.
Bryant leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bryant has McPower pushed against the cage.
McPower is trying to push Bryant away but Bryant has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kawhi Bryant dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Bryant takes the fight into the clinch.
McPower takes a shot to the head.
Bryant is stalling here.
Bryant cracks McPower with a nice body shot.#BC#
Bryant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Bryant rushes McPower and presses him up against the cage.
Bryant leaning against his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Bryant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bryant looks to land a combination. McPower sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bryant throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McPower sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bryant connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McPower's hands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
McPower drops his hands momentarily and Bryant takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bryant takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheers as Bryant lands an impressive looking overhand right. McPower doesn't seem phased though.
McPower walks into a left hand.
Bryant looks to land a right hand but McPower moved out of range.
McPower misses with a leg kick.
Bryant looks to score with a jab to the body but McPower is just out of range.
Bryant is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
McPower lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McPower walks into a straight right hand from Bryant.
McPower has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bryant fails to land with a series of punches.
Bryant scores with a sloppy right hand. McPower should have avoided that one.
A combination from Bryant does no damage. #T2#
Bryant fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bryant throws a series of punches but McPower avoids them all with ease.
Bryant lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bryant lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McPower circles away quickly and effectively.
Bryant dodges the punch combination from McPower.
Kawhi Bryant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bryant misses with a wild combination.
McPower fails with an attempt to clinch.
McPower throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bryant dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bryant lands with an uppercut that bounces McPower off the cage and back into range.
McPower tries to move into range but Bryant moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T3#
Bryant throws out a loose jab but McPower uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bryant connects with a right hand. McPower shakes it off.
Good exchange - Bryant coming out on top.
McPower tries to clinch but Bryant is having none of it.
Bryant scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bryant connects with a crisp jab.
Bryant scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick by McPower misses
and McPower takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bryant misses with a few strikes there.
Bryant misses with a takedown attempt - McPower sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Bryant gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4#
McPower's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Bryant breaks from the clinch.
McPower looks for a takedown but Bryant sprawls well.
Bryant tries to counter by clinching up but McPower breaks away and moves out of range.
McPower uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bryant.
McPower is looking for the big counter here.
McPower displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bryant throws out the jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by McPower or perhaps it was just good defense by Bryant, which made it look bad.
Kawhi Bryant is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bryant scores with a nice right hand.
Bubble McPower has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McPower shoots for a double leg takedown but Bryant sprawls well. He's pushed McPower's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kawhi Bryant showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bryant 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:24
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:24
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kawhi Bryant!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2019 |
#R1#
ZeMen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McPower looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
McPower tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but ZeMen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
ZeMen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #KD#
ZeMen lands a big head kick that sends McPower tumbling to the mat! ZeMen takes a step backwards and waves McPower back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
McPower is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Bubble McPower has been cut.
McPower misses with a series of wild punches.
McPower is still on wobbly legs! Can ZeMen finish him?
McPower has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and ZeMen counters by clinching up.
McPower seems to have recovered his senses.#TD#
ZeMen pulls guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McPower prevents ZeMen from getting back to his feet.
ZeMen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McPower on the ground.
ZeMen looking to control but McPower passes into half guard.
ZeMen trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
McPower blocks the strikes from ZeMen.
ZeMen wants to improve his position but McPower is controlling well.
ZeMen is trying to control but McPower passes into side control!
McPower should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
ZeMen is looking to regain half guard here but McPower keeps moving and retains side control.
McPower working away.
ZeMen is looking for a sweep.#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.
ZeMen wants to control but McPower postures up.
ZeMen is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on ZeMen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
ZeMen parries the strikes from McPower easily there. McPower is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable ZeMen to escape.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McPower displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from ZeMen. #T3#
McPower fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
ZeMen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
ZeMen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
McPower shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in ZeMen's guard.
ZeMen wants to get back to his feet but McPower is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
ZeMen wants to get back to his feet but McPower passes into half guard.
ZeMen tries to get to full guard but McPower has control of the leg. #T4##SUB#
McPower moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from ZeMen.
ZeMen can't do much from the bottom here.
ZeMen is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark ZeMen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bubble McPower's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
McPower doesn't manage to clinch there - ZeMen circles away.
McPower leaves ZeMen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McPower defends well against a solid takedown attempt from ZeMen.
ZeMen throws a series of strikes that have McPower backpedaling.
Mark ZeMen is winning the standup battle so far.
McPower tries to score a power double leg takedown but ZeMen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McPower somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ZeMen tries to bum rush McPower with a series of wild strikes but McPower uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
ZeMen misses with a series of wild punches.
McPower tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
ZeMen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McPower as he jumps to the side.
McPower tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark ZeMen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
McPower is looking to clinch.
ZeMen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mark ZeMen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McPower swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and ZeMen finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from ZeMen is defended easily by McPower.
McPower throws a big counter head kick but ZeMen avoids it with no problem.
McPower scores with a jab.#T2#
McPower tries to move into range but ZeMen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McPower is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
ZeMen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
ZeMen leaves McPower with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
ZeMen shoots in and drives through. McPower sprawls well.
ZeMen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McPower can do to turn this around?#CL#
ZeMen has managed to clinch.
McPower's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
ZeMen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McPower's efforts to push away.
McPower tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. ZeMen smiles and moves away.
#T3##CL#
ZeMen clinches with his opponent.
ZeMen lands with a right to the head.
McPower is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables ZeMen to keep the fight standing.
ZeMen wants a takedown but no success here.
ZeMen wants to take the fight to the mat but McPower manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
McPower has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by ZeMen after a bit of a struggle.
ZeMen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McPower up against the cage.#T4#
McPower jumps guard but ZeMen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
ZeMen has McPower pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McPower manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McPower is trying to pull guard but ZeMen has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
ZeMen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McPower avoids the head kick by ZeMen.
ZeMen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
ZeMen pushes McPower up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark ZeMen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bubble McPower's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
ZeMen shoots in but McPower avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McPower tries to close the distance and clinch up but ZeMen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McPower scores with a body shot.
ZeMen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on McPower's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
ZeMen has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
ZeMen successfully pulls guard.
ZeMen thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
ZeMen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
ZeMen keeping moving, preventing McPower from controlling successfully.
McPower is looking to stand up but ZeMen won't let him.
ZeMen 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.
ZeMen is trying to hold McPower in close to prevent damage but McPower has managed to pass into half guard.
ZeMen holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
ZeMen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McPower is working away from the top position though.
McPower is keen to just control but ZeMen is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
ZeMen moves out of range of the leg kick from McPower.
ZeMen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McPower swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark ZeMen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
ZeMen misses with an attempted mid kick.
McPower looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
ZeMen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL#
McPower tries to keep at a distance but ZeMen has taken the fight into the clinch.
McPower is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but ZeMen is defending well.#T3#
ZeMen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
ZeMen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
ZeMen slowing the pace effectively.
ZeMen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McPower is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC#
ZeMen breaks from the clinch.
ZeMen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McPower cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McPower shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with ZeMen but ZeMen pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4#
ZeMen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McPower sprawls well. McPower wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. ZeMen gets slowly back to his feet.
ZeMen punishes McPower's body with a nice straight punch.
ZeMen shoots in looking for a takedown but McPower manages to keep the fight standing, pushing ZeMen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
ZeMen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
ZeMen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McPower rolls with the submission and now he's on top in ZeMen's guard! Nice work there by McPower!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mark ZeMen.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for ZeMen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark ZeMen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 11, 2019 |
#R1#
McPower lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Agua backs up against the cage.
McPower avoids the head kick by Agua.
#TD2#
Agua scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Agua prevents McPower from standing back up.
Agua is nestled in close to McPower, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Agua is working for a submission of some sort.
Ground and pound from Agua.
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. Agua connects with a nice short shot to McPower's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Agua thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McPower's head. #T1#
McPower wants to get back to full guard.
McPower wants to get back to his feet.
McPower wants to get back to full guard but Agua has passed into side control.#SU2#
Agua stands up.
McPower blocks a head kick by Agua.
McPower dives in for a single leg takedown but Agua sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Agua shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Agua 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.
Agua pushes down on McPower's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McPower is breathing heavily.#T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Agua passes the guard and advances to mount!
Agua dominating with strikes here.#T3#
Agua with the ground and pound from mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Agua takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Agua moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, McPower has worked his arm free - good work by McPower!
Agua staying calm.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Check out the look on Agua's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
McPower could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SU2#
Agua has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Agua shoots in looking for a takedown. McPower tries to sprawl out of it but Agua keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McPower manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McPower leaves Agua with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Agua misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santos Agua dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
No luck for McPower with that takedown attempt.
Agua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Agua looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Agua is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McPower sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Agua is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McPower sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agua missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McPower wants to get back to full guard.#T1##SU2#
Agua decides to return to a standing position.
McPower tries to clinch there but Agua circles away.
Agua fails with a takedown attempt.
Agua misses with a two punch combination.
Agua has his takedown stuffed
and McPower counters with a left and a right that stings Agua.
McPower's jab looks to have found its range, popping Agua under the eye.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Agua.
Bubble McPower has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santos Agua.
Agua shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McPower sprawls well. McPower wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Agua gets slowly back to his feet.
Agua is breathing heavily.#T2#
McPower lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McPower.
McPower tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Agua manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McPower throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#TD2#
Agua manages to get an easy takedown there - catching McPower on his heels. He'll look to pass McPower's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Agua sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
McPower wants to sweep here but Agua controlling him for the moment.
Agua landing with the ground and pound.
Agua must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Agua engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Agua is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McPower tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Agua defends well and McPower ends up having to push Agua into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Agua gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Agua's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Agua leaves McPower with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Agua thinks about the counter body kick.
McPower shoots in and drives through. Agua sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Santos Agua will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Agua fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McPower to the ground. Agua is now in McPower's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Agua is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
McPower controls Agua momentarily but Agua frees himself.
McPower wants to hit a switch here but Agua passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for McPower there!
A nice elbow there by Agua.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agua cracks McPower with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Agua tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T1#
Santos Agua has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Agua has hold of McPower's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and McPower manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Agua controlling his opponent.
McPower tries to hold on but Agua pushes him away. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McPower is squirming around, avoiding Agua's attempts to control the action.
Agua content just to control the position here.
Agua looking to finish McPower with some ground and pound. This is bad for McPower!
Agua landing shots from mount.
Agua landing strikes from the mount and McPower is in trouble! #SUB2#
Agua has hold of McPower's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and McPower manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T3#
Agua takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McPower is looking to get to half guard.
Agua tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Agua scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish McPower?
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Agua working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Agua looking to control but McPower is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Agua working for a submission but McPower is keeping him at bay.
Agua looking to control and managing it successfully.
Agua lands a couple of good shots and McPower has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Bubble McPower has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santos Agua is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Agua is working for a rear naked choke. McPower is not defending it well and Agua has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! McPower refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of McPower's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Santos Agua!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Santos Agua made sure he mentioned Octagon, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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