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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 28, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Llock.
You can see the frustration on Mccarthy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU2#
Llock stands up.
A left and a right from Llock both land. Nice combination. #CL#
Mccarthy clinches up with Llock and pushes him back against the cage.
Llock is trying to pull guard but Mccarthy has him pressed against the cage.
Mccarthy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Llock walks away with a smile on his face. Mccarthy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Llock goes for a double leg but Mccarthy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mccarthy continues to drive forward.#T1#
Llock fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Roberto Mccarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bo Llock.#CL2#
Mccarthy tries to keep at a distance but Llock has taken the fight into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Llock - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Llock is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mccarthy to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Llock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Llock closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mccarthy did well to prevent Llock getting side control.
Mccarthy is trying to get back to full guard.
Llock is looking to take a break and control but Mccarthy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Llock misses with a head shot. Mccarthy uses the momentum to regain guard.
Mccarthy is pulling down on Llock's head to control his posture.
Llock is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Llock stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mccarthy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mccarthy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mccarthy wants to sweep but no luck.
Llock throws a strike but Mccarthy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T3#
Llock being controlled here, momentarily.
Mccarthy wants to control from the top but Llock keeps moving.
Mccarthy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mccarthy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mccarthy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mccarthy working some strikes from top position.
Llock being controlled here, momentarily.
Mccarthy throwing strikes from guard but Llock blocks nicely. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Llock looking for a sweep. Not yet Llock, not yet.
Mccarthy wants to control from the top but Llock keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Mccarthy instigates a clinch.
Mccarthy prevents Llock from breaking the clinch.
Llock tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mccarthy just stands there and leans against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Llock is working for takedown but Mccarthy is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Llock manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Llock dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Llock clinches.
Llock is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mccarthy to keep the fight standing.
Mccarthy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Llock's efforts to push away.
Mccarthy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Llock stalling.
Mccarthy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Llock or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Llock stalls. #BC2#
Llock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Mccarthy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Llock.
Mccarthy is looking to counter the offense by Llock and move into the clinch.
Llock misses with a two punch combination.
Mccarthy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bo Llock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Llock throws a body kick that misses
and Mccarthy counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL#
Mccarthy rushes Llock and presses him up against the cage.
Mccarthy tries to score a body lock takedown but Llock shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Llock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mccarthy managing to block the knees to the body from Llock.
Mccarthy tries to pull guard but Llock holds him up against the cage and eventually Mccarthy drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Mccarthy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Mccarthy jumps guard and drags Llock to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mccarthy is pulling down on Llock's head to control his posture. #T2#
Llock trying to control the position from guard on top but Mccarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bo Llock has got the better of the ground game so far.
Llock stands up over Mccarthy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mccarthy keeping moving, preventing Llock from controlling successfully.
Mccarthy controlling Llock's posture.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Llock shoots in for a takedown but Mccarthy shows good takedown defense.
Mccarthy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Llock misses with a takedown attempt
and Mccarthy counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Llock is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Good exchange - Llock coming out on top.
Llock darts in looking for a takedown but Mccarthy gets double underhooks and turns Llock into the cage.
Llock is breathing heavily.
A jab from Llock finds it's way through Mccarthy's defenses.
Llock shoots for a double leg takedown but Mccarthy sprawls well. He's pushed Llock's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Mccarthy instigates a clinch. #T4#
Mccarthy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Llock walks away with a smile on his face. Mccarthy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mccarthy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Llock misses with a takedown attempt
and Mccarthy counters with a leg kick.
Mccarthy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Llock.
Mccarthy appears to be looking for a big counter.
Roberto Mccarthy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Llock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Llock falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mccarthy counters with a left and a right that stings Llock.
Roberto Mccarthy is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mccarthy tries to clinch up.
Llock dives in for a single leg takedown but Mccarthy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Mccarthy dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Llock with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Mccarthy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2#
Llock pulls guard.
Mccarthy controlling from the top position.
Mccarthy continues to stall.
Mccarthy wants to control from the top but Llock keeps moving.
Mccarthy scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Llock wants to stand but Mccarthy is controlling the position.
Mccarthy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mccarthy stops Llock from standing up. #T1#
Mccarthy content to stall in guard here.
Llock throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Mccarthy works over Llock with some ground and pound from guard.
Llock wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Mccarthy is now in half guard.
Llock is trying to control but can't.
Llock takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Mccarthy is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Mccarthy is looking for a kimura but Llock is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mccarthy to get the leverage.
Mccarthy not doing much here.
Mccarthy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Llock's head. #T2#
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.
Llock is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Mccarthy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mccarthy slows the pace down in half guard.
Llock is refusing to be controlled, as Mccarthy sits in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Mccarthy pushes Llock up against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Llock misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Llock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Llock moves into the clinch successfully.
Llock misses with a body punch.
#TD2#
Llock drags the fight down to the ground.
Mccarthy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Llock keeping moving, preventing Mccarthy from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mccarthy throws a big right hand that misses. #SU#
Mccarthy stands and steps away. Llock gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T4##CL#
Mccarthy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mccarthy gets underhooks to prevent Llock's takedown attempt.
Llock is trying to maintain a safe position but Mccarthy gets an underhook and turns Llock into the cage.
Llock has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Roberto Mccarthy has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD2#
Llock jumps guard.
Mccarthy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mccarthy postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mccarthy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mccarthy looking to sit in guard and control but Llock gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
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 Roberto Mccarthy.
I think Mccarthy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Mccarthy!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 11, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Tyson darts in and clinches Mccarthy up against the cage.
Tyson is trying to pull guard but Mccarthy has him pressed against the cage.
Tyson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mccarthy stops a takedown attempt from Tyson.
Tyson looking for a takedown.
Roberto Mccarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Tyson.#TD2#
Tyson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mccarthy uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mccarthy throwing strikes from guard but Tyson blocks nicely.
Mccarthy throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mccarthy 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.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Tyson has eaten all the pies!
Tyson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mccarthy manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T1#
Mccarthy looking for a sweep. Not yet Mccarthy, not yet.
Mccarthy keeping full guard, as Tyson tries to pass.
Tyson wants to control from the top but Mccarthy keeps moving.
Tyson content to stall in guard here.
Mccarthy looking to control.
Tyson stopping the sweep attempt from Mccarthy.
Tyson throws a big elbow that misses.
Mccarthy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tyson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tyson tries to free his leg and advance position but Mccarthy is retaining full guard. #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#
Mccarthy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tyson defends it easily.
Tyson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tyson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Tyson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mccarthy manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tyson has Mccarthy in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Tyson looking for a guillotine here but Mccarthy defends easily.
#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mccarthy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mccarthy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T3#
Mccarthy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mccarthy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tyson keeping moving, preventing Mccarthy from controlling successfully.
Mccarthy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mccarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tyson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mccarthy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tyson wants to control but Mccarthy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mccarthy throwing shots but Tyson is blocking nicely.
Tyson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mccarthy has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tyson tries to lock up and control but Mccarthy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Mccarthy punching from mount but Tyson doing a good job of avoiding damage. #ES2#
Tyson bucks Mccarthy off and manages to get back to his feet! #CL#
Mccarthy has closed the distance and engaged Tyson in a clinch.
Tyson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tyson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mccarthy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mccarthy fails to pull guard.
Mccarthy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tyson walks away with a smile on his face. Mccarthy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tyson keeps the fight on the outside.
Mccarthy scores with a jab. Tyson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Tyson moves into the clinch.
Tyson is trying to pull guard but Mccarthy has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Mccarthy pulls guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Roberto Mccarthy 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#
Tyson shoots in for a double leg but Mccarthy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tyson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mccarthy but Mccarthy pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Tyson takes the fight into the clinch.
Tyson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mccarthy to keep the fight standing.
Roberto Mccarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Tyson.
Tyson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD2#
Tyson pulls guard successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mccarthy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mccarthy stopping the sweep attempt from Tyson.
Mccarthy trying to control but Tyson is working from the bottom.
Mccarthy is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tyson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T1#
Mccarthy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mccarthy wants to control from the top but Tyson keeps moving.
Mccarthy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mccarthy wants to control from the top but Tyson keeps moving.
Mccarthy lands a couple of digs.
Tyson pulls Mccarthy in close to prevent any damage.
Mccarthy throwing strikes but missing.
Tyson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tyson looking to control.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Tyson darts in and clinches Mccarthy up against the cage.
Mccarthy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tyson after a bit of a struggle.
Mccarthy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tyson wants a takedown.
Tyson is trying to drag Mccarthy to the mat but Mccarthy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tyson tries to pull guard but Mccarthy won't allow it.
#TD2#
Tyson pulls guard effortlessly.
Mccarthy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tyson's head.#T3#
Tyson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mccarthy manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Tyson is breathing heavily.
Tyson preventing the sweep.
Mccarthy is trying to keep Tyson in close.
Tyson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mccarthy 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.
Mccarthy has Tyson pulled in close to control his posture.
Mccarthy keeping full guard, as Tyson tries to pass. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mccarthy controls Tyson momentarily but Tyson frees himself.
Tyson passes Mccarthy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mccarthy tries to roll over but Tyson keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Tyson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mccarthy is just riding it out for now. Tyson eventually gives up the hold.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tyson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mccarthy defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Tyson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Tyson closes the distance and pushes Mccarthy back into the cage.
Tyson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mccarthy to keep the fight standing.
Tyson tries for a takedown but Mccarthy manages to get underhooks.
Tyson wants a takedown but no success here.
Roberto Mccarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Tyson.#BC#
Mccarthy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice sprawl there from Mccarthy as Tyson shoots in.#CL2#
Tyson clinches with his opponent.
Mccarthy blocks the elbow strike.
#TD2#
Tyson pulls guard successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mccarthy is one step ahead there.
Tyson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mccarthy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mccarthy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1##SUB2#
Mccarthy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tyson keeping moving, preventing Mccarthy from controlling successfully.
Mccarthy is looking to stand up but Tyson won't let him.
Mccarthy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tyson controls Mccarthy momentarily but Mccarthy frees himself.
Mccarthy trying to control but Tyson is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Tyson moves into the clinch successfully.
A bit of stalling here from Tyson.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tyson is pressed up against the cage. Mccarthy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tyson down to the mat. Tyson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Tyson darts in and clinches Mccarthy up against the cage.
Mccarthy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tyson.
Mccarthy wants to take the fight to the mat but Tyson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tyson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mccarthy is defending well.
Tyson wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD2#
Tyson drags the fight down to the ground.
Mccarthy wants to control from the top but Tyson keeps moving.
Tyson being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Mccarthy chips away with some ground and pound.
Tyson keeping moving, preventing Mccarthy from controlling successfully.
Tyson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mccarthy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mccarthy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mccarthy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tyson looking to control but Mccarthy passes into half guard.
Tyson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tyson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tyson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mccarthy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Mccarthy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mccarthy trying to control but Tyson is working from the bottom.
Tyson wants to hit a switch here but Mccarthy passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Tyson there!
Mccarthy landing shots from mount.
Mccarthy scoring with strikes but Tyson is staying in there.
Tyson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mccarthy thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mccarthy looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Tyson is in a horrible position here. Mccarthy smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Mccarthy controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roberto Mccarthy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mccarthy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Roberto Mccarthy!
The defeated Steve Tyson had this to say: 'AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAUUUUUUGHHHHHHHHHHHHH'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Foresno looks for the body kick but Mccarthy saw that one coming.
Foresno is looking to land body kicks.#CL#
Mccarthy instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Foresno is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Mccarthy can't fight it off and eventually Foresno manages to take the fight to the floor. Mccarthy looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Foresno postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Foresno throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mccarthy controls Foresno momentarily but Foresno frees himself.
Foresno throws a strike but Mccarthy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T1##SUB2#
Foresno working for a triangle but Mccarthy defends it easily.
Mccarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Foresno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Foresno looking for a sweep. Not yet Foresno, not yet.
Foresno bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mccarthy's guard. #REVB#
Foresno engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Foresno's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Mccarthy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Foresno passes into half guard.
Foresno throwing shots but Mccarthy is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Foresno wants to work for an arm triangle but Mccarthy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Foresno is nestled in close to Mccarthy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Foresno prevents Mccarthy from improving his position.
Foresno controlling the action here.#T3#
Foresno is looking to advance position but Mccarthy won't allow it.
Mccarthy is looking to improve his position.
Foresno seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mccarthy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Foresno on the ground.
Foresno performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #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.
Mccarthy tries to roll over but Foresno keeps him under control.
Mccarthy wants to control but Foresno is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Foresno lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mccarthy is trying to get back to full guard.
Foresno scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Foresno is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mccarthy sees it coming and defends easily.
Mccarthy is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noah Foresno dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Foresno has Mccarthy up against the cage in a clinch.
Mccarthy is pressed up against the cage. Foresno has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mccarthy down to the mat. Mccarthy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Foresno walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mccarthy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Foresno lands with a right hand.
Foresno throws a big shot that misses.
Mccarthy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Foresno tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mccarthy defends well and Foresno ends up having to push Mccarthy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Mccarthy has taken the fight to the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mccarthy just misses with a elbow thrown towards Foresno's brow.
A right hand to the body from Foresno.
#T1#
Mccarthy wants to take the fight to the mat but Foresno manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Foresno.
Mccarthy lands an elbow that stopped Foresno in his tracks for a moment.
Mccarthy prevents the takedown attempt.
Roberto Mccarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noah Foresno.
Foresno tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Foresno has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Mccarthy regains guard immediately.
Foresno lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Foresno trying to control the position from guard on top but Mccarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Foresno has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mccarthy trying to keep a closed guard but Foresno is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Mccarthy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Foresno.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Foresno accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Foresno trying to control the position from guard on top but Mccarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mccarthy 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.
Foresno postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Foresno scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Foresno forces his way into half guard.
Foresno seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3##SUB2#
Foresno is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mccarthy defends it well.
Foresno content to control rather than advance.
Foresno throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Mccarthy to regain full guard.
Mccarthy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mccarthy is trying to control the position but Foresno postures up. #T4#
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.
Foresno postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Foresno controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Foresno stopping the sweep attempt from Mccarthy.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Foresno attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL2#
Foresno has taken the fight to the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mccarthy is pressed up against the cage. Foresno has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mccarthy down to the mat. Mccarthy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mccarthy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noah Foresno showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! 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##CL#
Foresno gets tackled into the cage by Mccarthy. Mccarthy maintains the clinch.
Mccarthy jumps guard but Foresno stands there with Mccarthy around his waist. Mccarthy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Mccarthy is fighting off a takedown attempt but Foresno is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Mccarthy to the mat. Mccarthy regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Foresno trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Foresno's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mccarthy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Foresno is one step ahead there.
Foresno postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mccarthy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Foresno stays in close to Mccarthy's body and controls the position.
Foresno throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Foresno content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Noah Foresno has got the better of the ground game so far.
Foresno won't allow Mccarthy to sweep him here.
Mccarthy is adopting a defensive guard.
Foresno is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Roberto Mccarthy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Foresno scores with a takedown into Mccarthy's guard.#T2#
Foresno postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Foresno is pushing down on Mccarthy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mccarthy is fighting to maintain full guard but Foresno has managed to sneak the leg through.
Foresno is controlling the pace.
Mccarthy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Foresno controlling the action here.
Let's hope that Foresno 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.#T3##SUB2#
Foresno is trying to work for a kimura but Mccarthy is defending well.
Mccarthy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Foresno is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Foresno wants to pass the guard but Mccarthy is defending well.
Foresno looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mccarthy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mccarthy is looking to control Foresno's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mccarthy avoid being mounted?
Foresno seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that's the end of the fight!
Noah Foresno comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Foresno winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noah Foresno!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Mccarthy as Ferg shoots in.
Mccarthy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ferg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mccarthy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ferg swats away the attempt to clinch by Mccarthy.
Ferg lands with an uppercut that bounces Mccarthy off the cage and back into range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ferg is defended easily by Mccarthy.
Tony Ferg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Mccarthy as Ferg shoots in.
Roberto Mccarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Ferg.
Ferg fails with a takedown attempt.#T1##CL2#
Ferg clinches.
Mccarthy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ferg is defending well.
Ferg wants to break free but Mccarthy has control.
Ferg fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC#
Mccarthy breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Ferg drives through and clinches with Mccarthy against the cage.
#T2#
Ferg tries to break free but Mccarthy pushes him back against the cage.
Ferg wants to break free but Mccarthy has control.
#TD2#
Ferg successfully pulls guard.
Mccarthy trying to control but Ferg is working from the bottom.
Mccarthy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ferg's head.#SUB2#
Ferg has his foot on Mccarthy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mccarthy works his way back into a safe position though.
Mccarthy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mccarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mccarthy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Ferg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mccarthy 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.
Ferg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mccarthy is one step ahead there.
Ferg keeping full guard, as Mccarthy tries to pass.
Mccarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ferg ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL2#
Ferg moves into the clinch.
Mccarthy letting Ferg take a breather here.
Ferg lands a left hand.
#TD2#
Ferg manages to pull guard.
Mccarthy is looking to stand up but Ferg won't let him.
Ferg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mccarthy stops Ferg from standing up.
Ferg striking off his back but it's not causing Mccarthy any problems.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mccarthy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mccarthy lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Ferg dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Mccarthy throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mccarthy goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ferg shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mccarthy defends it nicely.#CL2#
Ferg moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferg struggles to land a body shot inside as Mccarthy controls his hands.
#TD2#
Ferg has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mccarthy uses from the top position.
Mccarthy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Mccarthy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mccarthy wants to control from the top but Ferg keeps moving.
Mccarthy is really struggling to control Ferg but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ferg is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mccarthy wants to control from the top but Ferg keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mccarthy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mccarthy wants to control from the top but Ferg keeps moving.
Ferg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ferg throws a head kick that misses
and Mccarthy counters with a right hand to the body. #CL#
Mccarthy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ferg, pushing him back against the cage.
Ferg has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mccarthy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mccarthy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ferg's efforts to push away.
Ferg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ferg pushes Mccarthy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Ferg.
Ferg gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mccarthy.
#TD2#
Ferg has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mccarthy uses from the top position. #T3#
Mccarthy throws a big right hand that misses.
Mccarthy landing some decent shots from guard.
Mccarthy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ferg is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Mccarthy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mccarthy throws a big right hand that misses. #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.
Ferg throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Ferg pulls Mccarthy in close to prevent any damage.
Mccarthy controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ferg pulls Mccarthy in close to his closed guard and prevents Mccarthy from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ferg avoids the head kick by Mccarthy.
#CL2#
Ferg moves into the clinch.
Ferg looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferg is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mccarthy to keep the fight standing.
Roberto Mccarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Ferg.
Ferg wants to get back to striking at distance but Mccarthy won't allow it.
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 Roberto Mccarthy 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Ferg misses with a takedown attempt
and Mccarthy counters with a two punch combo.
Ferg shoots in for a double leg but Mccarthy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mccarthy lands with a kick to the temple. Ferg shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ferg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Ferg takes the fight into the clinch.
Mccarthy wants to take the fight to the mat but Ferg manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mccarthy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mccarthy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ferg.
Roberto Mccarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Ferg.
Mccarthy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ferg to keep the fight standing.#T1#
Ferg is pressed up against the cage. Mccarthy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ferg down to the mat. Ferg avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ferg keeps the fight on the outside.
Mccarthy lands with a straight right. Ferg didn't see that one coming.
Ferg shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mccarthy as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Ferg closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ferg goes for a takedown attempt but Mccarthy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ferg shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mccarthy defends it nicely.
Mccarthy is looking to counter with head kicks.
Ferg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Mccarthy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ferg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mccarthy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mccarthy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ferg. #CL2#
Ferg has managed to clinch.
Ferg misses with a body punch.
#T3#
Mccarthy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ferg to keep the fight standing.
Mccarthy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ferg just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ferg tries to circle away but Mccarthy has him pinned against the cage.
Mccarthy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The referee calls for Ferg to work.
Mccarthy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ferg has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mccarthy after a bit of a struggle.
Mccarthy stops a takedown attempt from Ferg.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mccarthy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mccarthy is trying to pull guard but Ferg turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mccarthy is pressed up against the cage. Ferg has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mccarthy down to the mat. Mccarthy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ferg fails with the takedown.
Ferg avoids the head kick by Mccarthy.
Ferg steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mccarthy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mccarthy throws a sloppy head kick and Ferg moves out of range easily.
Ferg changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mccarthy tries to avoid it but Ferg manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mccarthy to the ground. Mccarthy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mccarthy throws a big counter combination but Ferg scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jab by Mccarthy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roberto Mccarthy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mccarthy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Mccarthy!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Mcgregor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mcgregor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mccarthy circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mccarthy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mcgregor shoots for a double leg takedown but Mccarthy sprawls well. He's pushed Mcgregor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mccarthy thinks about countering with a head kick.
Roberto Mccarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor Mcgregor.
Mcgregor shoots in looking for a takedown. Mccarthy tries to sprawl out of it but Mcgregor keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mccarthy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Conor Mcgregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mccarthy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mcgregor.
Mcgregor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mccarthy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mccarthy moves in looking to clinch but Mcgregor pushes him off.
As Mccarthy backs off Mcgregor throws a huge counter combo but Mccarthy manages to avoid it all.#T1#
Mccarthy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Roberto Mccarthy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mccarthy tries to clinch but Mcgregor moves out of range.
Mcgregor shoots and misses
and Mccarthy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mcgregor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mccarthy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mcgregor misses with a wild combination.
Mccarthy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mcgregor shoots for a double leg takedown but Mccarthy sprawls well. He's pushed Mcgregor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mcgregor looks winded!
Some wild striking there from Mccarthy.
#CL#
Mcgregor tries to keep at a distance but Mccarthy has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
Mcgregor is trying to pull guard but Mccarthy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mcgregor gets underhooks to prevent Mccarthy's takedown attempt.
Mccarthy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Mccarthy pulls guard successfully.
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.
Mccarthy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mccarthy has his hands on Mcgregor's head, controlling the position.
Mcgregor trying to control the position from guard on top but Mccarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Mcgregor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mccarthy is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mccarthy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mcgregor would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mcgregor is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB2#
Mcgregor is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mccarthy is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mccarthy has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T4#
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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mcgregor holds on and takes a little breather.
Mccarthy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Mccarthy gets to his feet - Mcgregor follows without any prompting.
Mcgregor closes the distance and clinches up with Mccarthy, looking for a takedown. Mcgregor pushes Mccarthy against the cage but Mccarthy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mccarthy leaves Mcgregor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Mcgregor clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Mccarthy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Mcgregor shoots in for a takedown but Mccarthy shows good takedown defense.
Mcgregor tries for a takedown but Mccarthy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Mcgregor closes the distance and clinches.
Mcgregor is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Roberto Mccarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor Mcgregor.
Mcgregor is pushing Mccarthy up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mccarthy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mcgregor after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgregor goes for a takedown attempt but Mccarthy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Mcgregor moves into range and clinches up with Mccarthy.#T1#
Mccarthy gets underhooks to prevent Mcgregor's takedown attempt.
Mcgregor is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mcgregor throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mccarthy blocks it with crossed arms.
Mcgregor is breathing heavily.#BC#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mccarthy breaks the clinch.
Mcgregor dives in and grabs Mccarthy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mccarthy pushes down on Mcgregor's head and hops out.
Mccarthy avoids the head kick by Mcgregor.
#CL#
Mccarthy moves into range and clinches up with Mcgregor.
Mcgregor jumps guard but Mccarthy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T2##TD#
Mccarthy lands a takedown into guard.
Mcgregor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mcgregor has momentary wrist control but Mccarthy slips an elbow through the middle.
Mccarthy controlling from the top position.
Mccarthy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mcgregor can do to turn this around?
Mccarthy throwing strikes from guard but Mcgregor blocks nicely. #T3#
Mccarthy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mccarthy postures up.
Mccarthy wants to control from the top but Mcgregor keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mccarthy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Mccarthy. No joy for Mcgregor on that attempt.
Mcgregor shoots in but Mccarthy avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mcgregor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mcgregor throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Mccarthy moves into the clinch.#BC#
Mccarthy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mcgregor misses with a takedown
enabling Mccarthy to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Mccarthy closes the distance and clinches.
Mccarthy has Mcgregor pressed against the cage, preventing Mcgregor from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mccarthy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mcgregor prevents it.
Mcgregor jumps guard but Mccarthy stands there with Mcgregor around his waist. Mcgregor gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Mccarthy dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mcgregor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mccarthy tries to avoid it but Mcgregor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mccarthy to the ground. Mccarthy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mcgregor has a takedown stuffed.
It looked like Mccarthy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mcgregor tries for a takedown but Mccarthy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Roberto Mccarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor Mcgregor.
Mccarthy stuns Mcgregor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Mccarthy closes the distance and clinches.
Mccarthy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgregor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mcgregor looking to slow down the pace here.
Mcgregor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mcgregor tries to pull guard but Mccarthy holds him up against the cage and eventually Mcgregor drops back down to his feet.
#T1#
Mcgregor is looking for a takedown.
Mccarthy prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC#
Mccarthy breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Mccarthy rushes Mcgregor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mccarthy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mcgregor is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mcgregor tries to break the clinch but Mccarthy is controlling 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.
Mccarthy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mcgregor walks away with a smile on his face. Mccarthy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mcgregor doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mccarthy counters with a series of strikes. Mcgregor will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL#
Mccarthy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Mccarthy breaks from the clinch.
Mcgregor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mccarthy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mccarthy feints and then cracks Mcgregor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mcgregor down.
Nice body punch from Mccarthy.
Mccarthy throws a head kick that misses.
Mccarthy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mcgregor.
Mccarthy is looking for a counter combo.#T3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Mccarthy breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Mccarthy moves into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mccarthy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mcgregor prevents it.
Mccarthy is trying to pull guard but Mcgregor turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mcgregor tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Roberto Mccarthy has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T4#
Mccarthy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mcgregor is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Mccarthy breaks from the clinch.
Mcgregor misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mcgregor shoots in for a double leg but Mccarthy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Mcgregor clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Mccarthy jumps into guard, dragging Mcgregor to the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mccarthy wants to sweep but no luck.
Mccarthy is working hard here to advance position.
Conor Mcgregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roberto Mccarthy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mccarthy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mcgregor.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roberto Mccarthy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mccarthy 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Mccarthy!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Demmick lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mccarthy's sensitive parts.
Demmick fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mccarthy throws a right hand that Demmick ducks under and follows up with a left that Demmick also avoids with ease.
Mccarthy throws a series of punches but Demmick avoids them all with ease.
Demmick tries to land a leg kick but Mccarthy saw it coming and moves away.
Demmick looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Demmick shoots for a double leg takedown but Mccarthy sprawls well. He's pushed Demmick's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Demmick throws a leg kick which misses Mccarthy's front leg but catches the back leg as Mccarthy tries to avoid it.
Demmick throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mccarthy.
Demmick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Demmick looks to move away, Mccarthy throws a big counter combo but Demmick just gets out of the way.
Demmick lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Demmick will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Demmick tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mccarthy is able to avoid easily.#CL#
Mccarthy closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Demmick is trying to break the clinch but Mccarthy has him pressed against the cage. #T1#
A frustrated look appears on Mccarthy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mccarthy fails to pull guard.
Mccarthy tries to pull guard but Demmick won't allow it.
Mccarthy can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Mccarthy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mccarthy has Demmick pressed against the cage, preventing Demmick from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mccarthy is looking for a takedown.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Demmick gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mccarthy.
Demmick tries to break free but Mccarthy pushes him back against the cage.
Mccarthy jumps guard but Demmick stands there with Mccarthy around his waist. Mccarthy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mccarthy keeps control of Demmick as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T3##BC2#
Demmick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Mccarthy has Demmick up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Mccarthy jumps guard.
Demmick not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mccarthy seems keen to control Demmick's posture.#SUB#
Mccarthy looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Demmick has picked Mccarthy up and slammed him! Mccarthy can't keep hold of the triangle and Demmick manages to pass to side control!#T4#
Mccarthy struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mccarthy tries to buck Demmick off but Demmick is having none of it.#SU2#
Demmick stands up.
Mccarthy tries to clinch up but Demmick circles away and keeps his distance.
Demmick moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Roberto Mccarthy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Demmick closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Demmick breaks the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Demmick connects with a solid leg kick.
Mccarthy slaps away a takedown attempt from Demmick, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Demmick dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Mccarthy checks a leg kick nicely.
As Demmick looks to move away, Mccarthy throws a big counter combo but Demmick just gets out of the way.#CL#
Mccarthy has closed the distance and engaged Demmick in a clinch.
Demmick is trying to break the clinch but Mccarthy has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Demmick breaks from the clinch.
A head kick misses from Mccarthy.
Mccarthy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mccarthy throws a big counter combination but Demmick scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Demmick throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demmick tries to work over Mccarthy's front leg with a kick but Mccarthy checks it.
Mccarthy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Demmick can pounce on him.
Demmick misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Demmick moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mccarthy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mccarthy is looking to clinch but Demmick is avoiding it.
Demmick tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mccarthy is able to avoid easily.
Mccarthy has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#CL2#
Demmick has closed the distance and engaged Mccarthy in a clinch.
#BC#
Mccarthy breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Demmick instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Demmick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Demmick has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mccarthy is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Demmick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Demmick.
Demmick will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mccarthy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Demmick lands a leg kick that knocks Mccarthy off balance momentarily.#TD2#
Mccarthy tries to sprawl but Demmick drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mccarthy gets back to full guard.
Mccarthy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Demmick wants to stand but Mccarthy is controlling his posture from full guard. #T3#
Mccarthy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Demmick's guard. #REVR#
Mccarthy controlling from the top position.
Mccarthy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mccarthy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Demmick really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mccarthy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mccarthy stays in close to Demmick's body and controls the position.
Mccarthy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
Demmick is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mccarthy is controlling him.
Mccarthy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Demmick can't keep his opponent in guard - Mccarthy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mccarthy is looking to take a break and control but Demmick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mccarthy controlling the pace. #ES2#
Demmick has one foot on Mccarthy's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mccarthy wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Demmick 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Demmick moves into range and clinches up with Mccarthy.
Demmick is looking to break free of the clinch but Mccarthy has double underhooks.
Demmick has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Demmick is pressed up against the cage. Mccarthy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Demmick down to the mat. Demmick avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Demmick throws a leg kick that misses.
Demmick swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demmick feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mccarthy's calf.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Demmick.
Demmick scores with a head kick. Mccarthy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Demmick throws a leg kick but Mccarthy checks it. #T1#
Demmick throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Demmick lands a head kick. Mccarthy smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mccarthy throws a lazy head kick
and Demmick counters with a nice uppercut.
Horrible takedown attempt by Demmick or perhaps it was just good defense by Mccarthy, which made it look bad. #CL#
Mccarthy has closed the distance and engaged Demmick in a clinch.
Demmick has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Demmick wants to break the clinch but can't.
Demmick wants to break free but Mccarthy has control.
#T2#
Mccarthy prevents Demmick from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Demmick's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD#
Mccarthy drags the fight down to the ground.
Demmick won't allow Mccarthy to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mccarthy has Demmick pulled in close to control his posture.
Demmick must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Mccarthy throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Demmick wants to stand and escape but instead Mccarthy has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mccarthy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Demmick working a defensive guard here.
Mccarthy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Roberto Mccarthy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mccarthy works over Demmick with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
Mccarthy 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. #SUB2#
Demmick working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mccarthy has passed into half guard!
Demmick keeping control of the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mccarthy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Demmick is trying to stand back up but Mccarthy is controlling him
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bo Demmick.
I've got Demmick winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bo Demmick!
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