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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 08, 2019 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Mccormick tries to close the distance and clinch up but Heidemann swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Heidemann with the counter takedown but Mccormick avoids it easily.#CL#
Mccormick takes the fight into the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Mccormick.
#TD2#
Heidemann has clasped his hands together around Mccormick's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Heidemann is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Mccormick's shoulder. That is not cool.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mccormick is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Heidemann asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heidemann taking a breather here. #T1#
Heidemann prevents Mccormick from escaping the position.
Heidemann is staying tight to Mccormick's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Heidemann's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Heidemann prevents Mccormick from escaping the position.
Heidemann wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mccormick keeps working. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mccormick wants to get back to his feet.
Mccormick tries to improve position but can't.
Mccormick wants to get back to his feet.
Heidemann slows the pace down.
Mccormick tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Heidemann controls the position from side control.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mccormick is pushing Heidemann's head away, looking to escape. Heidemann manages to hold on to the position though.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Mccormick pushes Heidemann up against the cage in a clinch.
Heidemann goes for a takedown attempt but Mccormick pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Mccormick fails with an attempt to clinch.
#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.
Mccormick cracks Heidemann with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mccormick.
Heidemann feints the counter takedown.
Mccormick tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Heidemann manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Heidemann feints the counter takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Mccormick instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Valentin Heidemann will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Mccormick wants to clinch.
Heidemann tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Mccormick gets a clinch. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Mccormick jumps into guard, dragging Heidemann to the mat.
Heidemann engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Heidemann is continuing to stall.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mccormick wants to stand up but Heidemann is controlling him.
Heidemann is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Heidemann won't allow Mccormick to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Steve Mccormick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mccormick jabs Heidemann right on the nose. Heidemann blinks but takes it well.
A head kick misses from Mccormick.
Heidemann circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T3#
Mccormick misses with a straight left.
Heidemann circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mccormick throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Heidemann feints the counter takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Heidemann as Mccormick shoots in.
And Heidemann tries to counter it with a takedown but Mccormick pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mccormick fails to land the takedown.
Heidemann drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mccormick defends it well.
Mccormick shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Heidemann as he jumps to the side.
And Heidemann tries to counter it with a takedown but Mccormick pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Mccormick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mccormick is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Heidemann with the counter takedown but Mccormick avoids it easily.
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 Steve Mccormick will probably get the nod.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Heidemann takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mccormick doesn't manage to clinch there - Heidemann circles away.
And Heidemann tries to counter it with a takedown but Mccormick pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mccormick tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Heidemann manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Heidemann drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mccormick defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mccormick is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Heidemann feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Good leg kick by Mccormick there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mccormick goes for a double leg but Heidemann avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Heidemann continues to drive forward.
Heidemann is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mccormick jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mccormick looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Heidemann is fending him off so far but Mccormick persists. Nope, Heidemann circles away and we're back to standing.
Mccormick tries to clinch but Heidemann moves out of range.
Heidemann uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mccormick.
Heidemann changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Heidemann displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mccormick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Mccormick. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3##CL#
Mccormick gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mccormick leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD2#
Mccormick is fighting off a takedown attempt but Heidemann is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Mccormick to the mat. Mccormick regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Heidemann is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mccormick will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Let's hope that Heidemann 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.
Valentin Heidemann has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Mccormick working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Heidemann doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Heidemann manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Heidemann slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Mccormick working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Heidemann doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Heidemann manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mccormick being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Mccormick escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Heidemann gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Valentin Heidemann.
I think Heidemann has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Steve Mccormick!
Valentin Heidemann was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm very disappointed in myself for not fighting up to my own standards, and most importantly not putting on an enjoyable fight '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 05, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Mccormick gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mccormick is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mccormick walks away with a smile on his face. Sas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Mccormick tries to keep at a distance but Sas has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sas slowing the pace effectively.
Mccormick looking to throw knees to the head but Sas is blocking nicely.
Mccormick pushes off an throws an elbow but Sas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mccormick throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sas blocks it with crossed arms.
Mccormick looking to throw knees to the head but Sas is blocking nicely.
Mccormick tries to stall but Sas uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sas gets underhooks to prevent Mccormick's takedown attempt.
Mccormick is trying to drag Sas to the mat but Sas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mccormick jumps guard but Sas stands there with Mccormick around his waist. Mccormick gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Mccormick. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##TD2#
Sas pulls Mccormick into guard.
Mccormick trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sas working a defensive guard here.
Sas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mccormick. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Sas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mccormick doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mccormick manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mccormick cracks Sas with a solid left hand.
Sas trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Mccormick drops back looking for a leg! Sas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sas manages to kick Mccormick off! Mccormick jumps back into Sas's guard.
Mccormick is looking to work some ground and pound but Sas has wrist control.#T2#
Mccormick wanted to stand there but Sas had control of the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mccormick's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mccormick's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mccormick postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mccormick lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Mccormick drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mccormick jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sas is trying to control the position but Mccormick postures up. #SUB#
Mccormick drops back looking for a leg! Sas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sas manages to kick Mccormick off! Mccormick jumps back into Sas's guard.
Mccormick will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sas wants to sweep here but Mccormick controlling him for the moment.
Sas trying to keep a closed guard but Mccormick is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Sas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Sas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mccormick gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Sas drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mccormick tries to escape but Sas is in control.
Mccormick has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sas trying to control the position but Mccormick is working away. #T4#
Sas throws an elbow but Mccormick slips to the side and avoids it well.
Mccormick sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Mccormick looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#ES#
Mccormick makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Sas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mccormick swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Mccormick dives in and scores a takedown into Sas's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Mccormick dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Sas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mccormick tries to avoid it but Sas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mccormick to the ground. Mccormick escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mccormick fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mccormick avoids it really well and circles away.
Sas dives in and grabs Mccormick's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mccormick pushes down on Sas's head and hops out.
Steve Mccormick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Sas.
Sas shoots for a takedown but Mccormick saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mccormick looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Mccormick clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Sas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
An inside leg kick from Mccormick misses. #T1#
Both fighters circling a little - Sas finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mccormick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sas can do to turn this around?
Mccormick displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sas.
Mccormick throws a front kick aimed at Sas's knee but Sas avoids it well.
Mccormick misses the jab.
Despite the aggression on Sas's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sas, right into the meat.
Sas looks for a takedown but Mccormick sprawls well.
Mccormick appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sas fails to land the takedown.
Sas is breathing heavily.#T2#
Mccormick lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#TD#
Mccormick shoots in and gets a takedown into Sas's guard.
Mccormick postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mccormick wants to stand but Sas is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mccormick throws a strike but Sas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Mccormick manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
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!#TD2#
Sas has picked Mccormick up - he's going for a ride! Sas dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Mccormick is trying to stand back up but Sas is controlling him
#T3##SUB#
Mccormick actively working from the bottom here.
Mccormick is trying to stand up here but Sas is controlling him well. #ES#
Mccormick kicks Sas off and gets back to his feet.
Sas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL#
and Mccormick counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Sas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sas.
Mccormick is looking to counter punch.
Sas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4#
Sas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mccormick looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mccormick stuffs the takedown.
Michael Sas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mccormick moves away.
Sas misses with a combination
and Sas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sas shoots in but no luck this time.
Sas fails to land the takedown.
Mccormick jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Mccormick 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#
Mccormick throws a leg kick
enabling Sas to counter with a crisp jab.
Sas throws a head kick that misses
and Mccormick makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mccormick avoids it really well and circles away.
Sas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Sas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mccormick, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Mccormick jumps into guard, dragging Sas to the mat.
#SUB#
Mccormick has his foot on Sas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sas works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Mccormick wants to stand but Sas is controlling the position. #SUB#
Sas is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Mccormick has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Sas is looking to defend but Mccormick has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Sas! Mccormick pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Sas taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Steve Mccormick!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Williams jabs Mccormick right on the nose. Mccormick blinks but takes it well.#CUT2#
It looks like Steve Mccormick has been cut.
Williams swinging wildly here.
Mccormick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Mccormick thinks about countering with a head kick.
Mccormick tries to clinch but Williams moves out of range.
Williams appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mccormick on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#ROC2#
Mccormick is rocked!
Williams fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Mccormick out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Chad Williams!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Titi. Those never looked like landing.
Titi throws a head kick that misses
and Mccormick counters with a nice leg kick.
Titi shoots in for a double leg but Mccormick sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Titi fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Mccormick wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Mccormick moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mccormick throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Titi blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right from Mccormick.
Mccormick slows down the pace here.
#T1#
Titi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Steve Mccormick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wase Titi.
Titi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Titi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mccormick has him pressed against the cage.
Titi tries to pull guard but Mccormick holds him up against the cage and eventually Titi drops back down to his feet.
Titi avoiding damage as Mccormick throws knees to the body.
Titi looking to slow down the pace here.
Titi tries for a takedown but Mccormick manages to get underhooks.
Mccormick tries a knee to the head but Titi blocks it.
Mccormick is pushing Titi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mccormick looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T2#
Mccormick content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#TD2#
Titi pulls guard successfully.
Mccormick with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Mccormick postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Titi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mccormick, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Mccormick looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Titi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mccormick swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mccormick is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Titi is controlling him. #T3#
Mccormick trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB#
Mccormick is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mccormick being controlled here, momentarily.
Mccormick keeping moving, preventing Titi from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Titi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Titi trying to control but Mccormick is working from the bottom. #ES#
Mccormick pushes Titi off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Titi rushes Mccormick and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Mccormick 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#
Mccormick fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Titi avoids it really well and circles away.
Titi shoots in looking for a takedown. Mccormick tries to sprawl out of it but Titi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mccormick manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Titi just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMccormick.
Titi lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Titi tries a head kick but it misses.
Mccormick swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
Titi shoots for a double leg takedown but Mccormick sprawls well. He's pushed Titi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Titi pushes Mccormick up against the cage in a clinch.
Mccormick stalling in the clinch.
Mccormick stalling.
Titi tries to break free but Mccormick pushes him back against the cage.
Mccormick tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Titi smiles and moves away.
Titi lands with a nice combination. Mccormick backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#
It looks like Steve Mccormick has been cut.
Mccormick leaves Titi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mccormick tried to counter with a leg kick but Titi avoided it.
Steve Mccormick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wase Titi.#T2##CL#
Mccormick clinches up against the cage.
Mccormick is looking to control Titi's arms but Titi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mccormick has his back to the cage.
Titi scores with a shot to the side of Mccormick's head. #TD#
Mccormick pulls guard.
Mccormick is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Titi is controlling him.
Titi trying to control the position from guard on top but Mccormick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Mccormick is looking for a triangle but Titi pushes his legs off easily.
#T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Titi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Titi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mccormick has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Titi has managed to get both his arms back between Mccormick's legs - danger averted.
Titi passes Mccormick's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mccormick looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mccormick flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#SUB#
Mccormick actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Mccormick is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Titi pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mccormick keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Titi is controlling the pace.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Titi wants to pass to mount but Mccormick is defending the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mccormick throws a sloppy head kick and Titi moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wase Titi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Steve Mccormick's cut.
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#
Titi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mccormick defends well and Titi ends up having to push Mccormick into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mccormick stuffs the takedown attempt from Titi. Titi gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Mccormick. No joy for Titi on that attempt.
Steve Mccormick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wase Titi.
Titi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mccormick is fending him off so far but Titi persists. Nope, Mccormick circles away and we're back to standing.
Titi shoots in looking for a takedown. Mccormick tries to sprawl out of it but Titi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mccormick manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mccormick is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Titi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mccormick counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Titi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL2#
Titi rushes Mccormick and presses him up against the cage.
Mccormick connects with a nasty looking knee right to Titi's face.
Mccormick with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mccormick is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mccormick is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mccormick tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Titi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mccormick smiles and moves away.
Titi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mccormick sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mccormick swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Titi shoots in for a takedown but Mccormick shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Titi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Titi tries for a takedown but Mccormick sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mccormick moves out of range of the strikes.#TD#
Mccormick closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Titi did well to prevent Mccormick getting side control.
Mccormick lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Mccormick is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mccormick working over Titi with some ground and pound. Titi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mccormick lands strikes from half guard.#T3##SUB#
Mccormick is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Mccormick is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Titi is defending against the submission attempts here by Mccormick.
#SUB#
Mccormick is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Titi is just riding it out for now. Mccormick eventually gives up the hold.
Mccormick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Titi can do to turn this around?
Titi is trying to maintain the position but Mccormick is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Mccormick is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Titi sees it coming and defends easily.
Titi wants to control but Mccormick is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Mccormick is working for a kimura but Titi is defending it quite comfortably.
Titi tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Mccormick is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Titi still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Titi has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Mccormick prevents Titi from improving position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Mccormick showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mccormick 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Mccormick!
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