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Event:
F&B 26: Lloyd vs. Solis
Date: Jun 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chaize throws a right hand that McAuliffe ducks under and follows up with a left that McAuliffe also avoids with ease.
Chaize moves out of range as McAuliffe strikes.
Chaize definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chaize moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McAuliffe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chaize is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Chaize looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chaize misses with a combination
and McAuliffe counters with a nice uppercut.
Chaize lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McAuliffe at a distance.
McAuliffe throws a head kick but Chaize moves out of range.
Chaize connects with a solid leg kick.
McAuliffe has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaize throws a looping overhand right but McAuliffe ducks down to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by McAuliffe. Beautiful body shot.
Chaize throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little jabbing left from McAuliffe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chaize ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chaize throws a right and a left that McAuliffe avoids nicely. #T1#
McAuliffe digs a good body shot into Chaize's ribs.
Chaize throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chaize throws a series of punches but McAuliffe avoids them all with ease.
McAuliffe shoots in but Chaize avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McAuliffe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chaize thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chaize misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McAuliffe.
Chaize connects with a good right hand that stumbles McAuliffe. McAuliffe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Chaize misses the shot to the body.
Chaize throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McAuliffe misses with a hook.
McAuliffe works Chaize's body with a nice hook.#T2#
Chaize takes a swing at McAuliffe's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McAuliffe! But no joy.
McAuliffe tries a head kick but it misses.
McAuliffe throws a body punch but Chaize moves out of range.
Chaize uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jacques Chaize is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Chaize uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McAuliffe.
Chaize swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chaize takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McAuliffe looks to clinch
and McAuliffe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McAuliffe takes a swing at Chaize's ribcage but misses.
Chaize jabs McAuliffe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chaize lands with a shot to the body.
McAuliffe misses the body punch
and Chaize counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chaize throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McAuliffe on the side of the head.
Chaize swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chaize connects with a body shot.#T3#
Chaize misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Chaize.
Chaize moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chaize scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McAuliffe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chaize but Chaize pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chaize lands with a good body shot.
McAuliffe misses with a takedown
and McAuliffe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jacques Chaize has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard McAuliffe.
Chaize misses with the combination.
McAuliffe now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McAuliffe blocks a leg kick.
Chaize avoids the body shot from McAuliffe.
Chaize throws a big counter combination but McAuliffe scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T4#
Chaize slaps away a takedown attempt from McAuliffe, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chaize appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Chaize misses with a double jab
and McAuliffe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chaize tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McAuliffe was well out of range. Poor timing from Chaize.
McAuliffe throws a looping overhand right but Chaize ducks down to avoid it.
Chaize connects with a body shot that sends McAuliffe's belly button to the back.
Chaize throws a leg kick that is checked
and McAuliffe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
McAuliffe slips a straight right by Chaize.
Chaize takes a swing at McAuliffe's ribcage but misses.
Chaize lands a jab to McAuliffe's midsection.
Nice shot by Chaize.
An inside leg kick from Chaize misses.
Chaize fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Chaize dominated that round.
That's time! Chaize's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Chaize misses with a body shot.
Chaize thuds a left hand into McAuliffe's body.
Jacques Chaize is winning the standup battle so far.
Chaize throws a series of punches but McAuliffe moves out of range.
McAuliffe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chaize stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jacques Chaize is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McAuliffe thows a left - swing and a miss!
McAuliffe walks into a left hand.
Chaize moves out of range as McAuliffe strikes.
McAuliffe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chaize misses the body punch
and McAuliffe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chaize punishes McAuliffe's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McAuliffe dodges the punch combination from Chaize.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chaize. McAuliffe does a little dance to reset his feet.
McAuliffe tries to counter with a clinch but Chaize shakes him off and moves away.
Chaize lands with a straight right. McAuliffe didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Nice uppercut there from Chaize.
McAuliffe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McAuliffe lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McAuliffe.
Chaize throws a series of punches but McAuliffe moves out of range.
It seemed like McAuliffe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chaize takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Chaize takes one to the side of the head.
Chaize misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McAuliffe.
Some wild striking there from Chaize.
McAuliffe takes a swing at Chaize's ribcage but misses.
Chaize seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Chaize throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McAuliffe counters with a series of strikes. Chaize will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from McAuliffe.
Chaize throwing a counter right hand but McAuliffe manages to avoid it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but McAuliffe might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Chaize has got the better of the exchanges.
Chaize lands a two punch combo.
A jab from Chaize misses. #T2#
Chaize dips to his left and cracks McAuliffe with an uppercut!
McAuliffe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McAuliffe avoids a punch combination nicely.
McAuliffe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chaize.
McAuliffe displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Chaize is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McAuliffe can do to turn this around?
Chaize throws a body punch but McAuliffe moves out of range.
Chaize scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Chaize on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chaize walks into a straight right hand from McAuliffe.
A telegraphed right hand from Chaize misses the target.
McAuliffe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chaize throws a nice looking combination but McAuliffe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McAuliffe appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Chaize goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T3#
Chaize throws a front kick aimed at McAuliffe's knee but McAuliffe avoids it well.
McAuliffe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chaize on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McAuliffe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McAuliffe connects with a right hand. Chaize shakes it off.
Chaize ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McAuliffe moves away.
McAuliffe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chaize lands a nice hook to McAuliffe's body. McAuliffe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chaize looks to score with a jab to the body but McAuliffe is just out of range.
McAuliffe checks a leg kick nicely.
McAuliffe wants to counter with a clinch but Chaize pushes him away.
McAuliffe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Chaize fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McAuliffe just misses with a punch to the body.
Chaize lands a body shot.
#T4#
Chaize throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McAuliffe avoids the body shot from Chaize.
McAuliffe takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McAuliffe moves to clinch but Chaize breaks away
and Chaize makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McAuliffe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McAuliffe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chaize. Chaize obviously looking to wear him down.
Chaize is looking to wear down McAuliffe with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McAuliffe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chaize connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McAuliffe scrambles back to his feet.
Chaize pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McAuliffe back to the cage. Chaize follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
McAuliffe throws a right hand that misses
and Chaize counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Decent striking displayed by Chaize there.
Chaize throws the left hand but McAuliffe avoids the punch easily.
McAuliffe throws a fast counter high kick but Chaize manages to duck under it in time.
McAuliffe lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Chaize dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Chaize fails to land with a series of punches.
Chaize swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McAuliffe swings widly with a right hand
and Chaize counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McAuliffe throws a body shot but no joy.
McAuliffe blocks a jab.
McAuliffe feints the counter takedown.
McAuliffe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chaize keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chaize throws a big counter combination but McAuliffe scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Chaize throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McAuliffe checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McAuliffe slips a jab and a cross from Chaize.
Chaize paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Chaize avoids the head kick by McAuliffe.
Chaize fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McAuliffe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McAuliffe darts in looking for a takedown but Chaize gets double underhooks and turns McAuliffe into the cage. #T1#
McAuliffe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chaize misses with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - McAuliffe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chaize connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McAuliffe momentarily.
Chaize connects with a single shot there.
McAuliffe walks into a left hand.
Chaize just misses with a punch to the body.
Chaize misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McAuliffe! But no joy.
McAuliffe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McAuliffe misses with a head kick.
Chaize lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#T2#
Chaize scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chaize tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McAuliffe was well out of range. Poor timing from Chaize.
McAuliffe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Chaize will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McAuliffe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jacques Chaize seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from McAuliffe.
McAuliffe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chaize misses with a two punch combination.
Chaize wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McAuliffe works Chaize's body with a nice hook.
Chaize ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McAuliffe moves away.
McAuliffe swings for the body but Chaize moves out of range.
Chaize takes a swing at McAuliffe's ribcage but misses.
McAuliffe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chaize throws out the jab.
Chaize buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T3#
Chaize just misses with a punch to the body.
McAuliffe checks a leg kick.
McAuliffe with the counter takedown but Chaize avoids it easily.
Chaize swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chaize throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McAuliffe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chaize thumps McAuliffe with a low kick.
Chaize throws a looping overhand right but McAuliffe ducks down to avoid it.
Chaize looks to score with a jab to the body but McAuliffe is just out of range.
McAuliffe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Chaize lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice straight punches there by McAuliffe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McAuliffe.
A looping hook to the body misses from McAuliffe. Chaize does a little dance to reset his feet.
McAuliffe looks to score with a jab to the body but Chaize is just out of range.#T4#
Chaize throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A countering left hand to the body from McAuliffe misses.
Chaize slips under a jab from McAuliffe.
Chaize throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Richard McAuliffe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McAuliffe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chaize.
Chaize misses with a shot to the body
and McAuliffe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chaize catches McAuliffe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chaize tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McAuliffe was well out of range. Poor timing from Chaize.
McAuliffe is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
An inside leg kick from Chaize misses.
Chaize fails to land with a series of punches.
McAuliffe misses with an uppercut
enabling Chaize to counter with a crisp jab.
McAuliffe misses with a looping left.
McAuliffe throws a one two combo.
Jacques Chaize is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McAuliffe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chaize swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McAuliffe counters with a stiff right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Chaize showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chaize 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Chaize!
In defeat, Richard McAuliffe stepped up to the mic, saying 'WTF!!'. |
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Event:
F&BE 23- Pandemonium
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
#R1#
McAuliffe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Boom. That snapped McAuliffe's head back.
#CUT2#
It looks like Richard McAuliffe has been cut.
McAuliffe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boom misses with an uppercut.
Boom misses with a few strikes there.
Boom throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McAuliffe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McAuliffe scores with a jab. Boom acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Boom throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting McAuliffe counter with a right hand.
Boom sizes up McAuliffe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McAuliffe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boom.
McAuliffe is looking for a counter combo.
Boom connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McAuliffe throws a head kick but Boom moves out of range.
Boom looks to land a left hand but McAuliffe moved out of range nicely.
McAuliffe throws a head kick but Boom moves out of range.
Boom misses with a wild body shot.
McAuliffe slips a jab and a cross from Boom.
McAuliffe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McAuliffe is looking to clinch. #T1#
Boom connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McAuliffe momentarily.
McAuliffe is looking to clinch.
McAuliffe misses with a head kick.
Boom swings for the body but McAuliffe moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from McAuliffe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McAuliffe scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT#
It looks like Samuel Boom has been cut.
McAuliffe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A jab from Boom misses.
McAuliffe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Boom manages to circle out of the way.
Samuel Boom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McAuliffe throws a series of punches but Boom avoids them all with ease.
McAuliffe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boom is fending him off so far but McAuliffe persists. Nope, Boom circles away and we're back to standing.
McAuliffe misses the jab.
Boom throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boom misses the shot to the body.
Boom swings away with a body shot that misses
and McAuliffe counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McAuliffe avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T2#
McAuliffe throws a right hand that Boom ducks under and follows up with a left that Boom also avoids with ease.
McAuliffe takes one to the chin there.
A lazy left from Boom finds it's target.
McAuliffe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boom tests McAuliffe's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC2#
McAuliffe is rocked!
McAuliffe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oh McAuliffe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McAuliffe walks into a stiff left hand from Boom.
McAuliffe fails to land the takedown.
Boom looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McAuliffe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McAuliffe seems to have got his legs back now.
Boom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McAuliffe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McAuliffe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McAuliffe moves away from the strike by Boom. #T3#
Boom throws a left and a right that both miss
letting McAuliffe counter with a right hand.
McAuliffe tries to move into range but Boom moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Boom swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McAuliffe.
Boom is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McAuliffe had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
McAuliffe connects with a nice looking jab.
McAuliffe throws a shot from downtown. Boom moves away and avoids it.
Boom takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McAuliffe staying out of range there.
McAuliffe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McAuliffe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boom looks to throw the jab but McAuliffe is out of range.
McAuliffe lands a nice looking body shot.
McAuliffe moves out of range of the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McAuliffe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boom rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McAuliffe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
Boom lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Boom has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McAuliffe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boom.
A cross from McAuliffe lands.
Boom darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT2#
Richard McAuliffe's cut is getting worse.
Boom takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Boom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McAuliffe scores with a body shot.
Boom throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and McAuliffe moves into the clinch.#BC#
McAuliffe breaks the clinch.
McAuliffe moves away from the strike by Boom.
McAuliffe tries to counter with a takedown but Boom is quick to defend against it.
McAuliffe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boom.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boom looks to land a left hand but McAuliffe moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from McAuliffe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boom scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice body punch from Boom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Boom dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Boom throws a hook but McAuliffe blocks it.
A head kick misses from McAuliffe.
McAuliffe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Boom swings for the body but McAuliffe moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and McAuliffe tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McAuliffe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boom.
McAuliffe throws a hook but Boom avoids it easily.
Boom takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Boom throws a jab but it's blocked by McAuliffe.
Nice defenses there by Boom.
Sloppy strikes from Boom. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom misses with an uppercut. McAuliffe saw that one coming.
Boom clobbers McAuliffe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Boom misses the jab.
Boom listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Boom misses the jab.#T1#
Boom connects with a good right hand that stumbles McAuliffe. McAuliffe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McAuliffe throws a body punch but Boom moves out of range.
Boom's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McAuliffe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Boom scrambles back to his feet.
McAuliffe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
McAuliffe fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Boom to the ground. McAuliffe is now in Boom's guard.#ES2#
Boom wriggles free and stands up.
Boom fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McAuliffe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McAuliffe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Boom at a distance.
Boom misses with a hook.
McAuliffe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boom might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
McAuliffe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McAuliffe's corner calls for a 1-2. McAuliffe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Boom misses with an uppercut
and McAuliffe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Boom scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McAuliffe doesn't seem bothered though.
Boom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McAuliffe.
McAuliffe cracks Boom with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Boom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boom swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McAuliffe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Samuel Boom seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McAuliffe throws a looping overhand right but Boom ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boom! But no joy.
Boom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McAuliffe looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Boom rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McAuliffe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boom bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Boom lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McAuliffe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McAuliffe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Boom doesn't seem bothered though.
McAuliffe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McAuliffe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McAuliffe looks to land a right hand but Boom moved out of range.#T3#
McAuliffe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Boom misses the target.
A decent looking cross lands there for McAuliffe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boom. McAuliffe does a little dance to reset his feet.
McAuliffe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A big left from McAuliffe misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McAuliffe, as that shot connected.
Boom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McAuliffe.
Boom swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and McAuliffe counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Boom is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and McAuliffe dives into side control.
#REVB#
We've been informed that Boom has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McAuliffe's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
McAuliffe working Boom over with strikes. #T4#
Boom is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute McAuliffe jumps into side control!
You can see the frustration on Boom's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boom sneaks back into half guard.
Boom is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McAuliffe scores with a couple of nice shots.
McAuliffe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McAuliffe throwing shots but Boom is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Boom looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
McAuliffe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Boom doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McAuliffe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boom tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
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 Richard McAuliffe will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! McAuliffe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
McAuliffe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Boom to score with a decent uppercut.
Boom staying out of range there.
Boom lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Boom throws out a loose jab but McAuliffe uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
McAuliffe moves into the clinch.
McAuliffe is looking to break free of the clinch but Boom has double underhooks.
McAuliffe is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Boom gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McAuliffe jumps guard but Boom turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
McAuliffe is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Boom to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard McAuliffe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boom working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McAuliffe tries to pull guard but Boom won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
McAuliffe manages to pull guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boom accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McAuliffe wants to sweep here but Boom controlling him for the moment.
Boom throws an elbow that misses. McAuliffe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Boom's guard. Nice move by McAuliffe!#REVR##T1#
Boom is pulling down on McAuliffe's head to control his posture.
McAuliffe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McAuliffe postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McAuliffe postures up in Boom's guard and throws a big left but Boom blocks it.
McAuliffe trying to control the position from guard on top but Boom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boom looking for a sweep. Not yet Boom, not yet.
McAuliffe 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.#SUB2#
Boom working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McAuliffe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McAuliffe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
McAuliffe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boom has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McAuliffe has managed to get both his arms back between Boom's legs - danger averted.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Boom tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
McAuliffe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McAuliffe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Boom is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boom 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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
McAuliffe trying to control the position from guard on top but Boom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boom paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Boom looks to score with a jab to the body but McAuliffe is just out of range.
Boom takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Boom sizes up McAuliffe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Boom swings for the body but McAuliffe moves out of range.
McAuliffe is looking to counter punch.
Sloppy strikes from McAuliffe. Those never looked like landing.
McAuliffe avoids a punch combination nicely.
McAuliffe throws a head kick but Boom moves out of range.
McAuliffe throws a good cross that connects.
Boom throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McAuliffe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Some wild striking there from Boom.
McAuliffe jabs Boom right on the nose. Boom blinks but takes it well.
McAuliffe slips under a jab from Boom.#T4#
A left lands for Boom.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McAuliffe.
Boom throws an overhand right that lands on McAuliffe's shoulder, as McAuliffe tries to avoid the shot.
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!
Boom clobbers McAuliffe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McAuliffe looks to score with a jab to the body but Boom is just out of range.
It seemed like Boom was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boom misses with a combination
#CL#
and McAuliffe counters by clinching up.
Boom working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Boom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boom throws a poor cross that misses
and McAuliffe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McAuliffe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Boom lands with a big left! McAuliffe is wobbled badly! Boom comes in with a flurry of punches and drops McAuliffe to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Samuel Boom!
An out of breath Samuel Boom thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Richard McAuliffe was interviewed post fight and said 'WTF!!'.
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Event:
F&BE 20- Tour de Force
Date: Mar 21, 2020 |
#R1#
Yoshioka fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McAuliffe avoids it really well and circles away.
McAuliffe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big left from McAuliffe misses.
Yoshioka misses with a body kick.
McAuliffe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD#
McAuliffe decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Yoshioka slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McAuliffe wants to pass the guard but Yoshioka is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Yoshioka has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McAuliffe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yoshioka lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T1##SUB#
McAuliffe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Yoshioka tries to free his leg and advance position but McAuliffe is retaining full guard.
Yoshioka 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.
Let's hope that Yoshioka 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.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Yoshioka stopping the sweep attempt from McAuliffe.
Yoshioka tries to free his leg and advance position but McAuliffe is retaining full guard.
Yoshioka 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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Yoshioka.
Yoshioka passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Yoshioka is thwarting McAuliffe's attempts to control the position.
Yoshioka sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yoshioka throws a leg kick but McAuliffe sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yoshioka tries to clinch there but McAuliffe circles away.
McAuliffe misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Yoshioka holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Yoshioka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
McAuliffe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yoshioka has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Yoshioka throws a low kick but McAuliffe moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from McAuliffe.#CL#
McAuliffe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yoshioka prevents McAuliffe from breaking the clinch.
Yoshioka goes for a takedown attempt but McAuliffe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
McAuliffe has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Satoru Yoshioka will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Yoshioka is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Yoshioka misses with a kick to the body.
Yoshioka throws a right and a left that McAuliffe avoids nicely.
McAuliffe went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A head kick misses from Yoshioka. #CL#
McAuliffe closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
McAuliffe ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McAuliffe no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Yoshioka sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Yoshioka postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McAuliffe wants to get back to his feet but Yoshioka is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McAuliffe is controlling Yoshioka's posture.#T1#
Yoshioka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McAuliffe is keeping the position for now.
McAuliffe trying to control the position.
McAuliffe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yoshioka's guard. #REVR#
Yoshioka is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
McAuliffe forces his way into half guard.
McAuliffe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Yoshioka is looking to improve his position.
Well, if McAuliffe is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
McAuliffe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McAuliffe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McAuliffe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yoshioka's head.
Yoshioka is refusing to be controlled, as McAuliffe sits in half guard.
McAuliffe stalling away here and it's allowed Yoshioka to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
McAuliffe trying to control but Yoshioka is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Yoshioka has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McAuliffe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McAuliffe postures up in Yoshioka's guard and throws a big left but Yoshioka blocks it. #SUB2#
McAuliffe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yoshioka has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McAuliffe has managed to get both his arms back between Yoshioka's legs - danger averted.
Yoshioka is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
McAuliffe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yoshioka on the ground.
Yoshioka slows the pace down in half guard.
McAuliffe wants to control but Yoshioka is keeping busy.
#T4#
McAuliffe is looking to improve his position.
Yoshioka trying to control the pace.
McAuliffe on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McAuliffe tries to get out of the position.
McAuliffe trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yoshioka controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Satoru Yoshioka will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Yoshioka ducks under a wild hook from McAuliffe.#TD#
McAuliffe drives through with a takedown into Yoshioka's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Yoshioka is looking for a triangle but McAuliffe pushes his legs off easily.
McAuliffe controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Yoshioka has control of McAuliffe's left arm, preventing McAuliffe from doing any damage.
McAuliffe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshioka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Yoshioka is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McAuliffe is looking to pass into half guard but Yoshioka pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Yoshioka is in guard.#REVB##T1#
McAuliffe being controlled here, momentarily.
Satoru Yoshioka has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yoshioka looking to sit in guard and control but McAuliffe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Yoshioka lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Yoshioka looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McAuliffe wants to stand but Yoshioka is controlling the position. #T2#
Yoshioka is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McAuliffe is looking to stand up but Yoshioka isn't so interested in that idea.
Yoshioka is pushing down on McAuliffe's leg trying to pass to half guard. McAuliffe is fighting to maintain full guard but Yoshioka has managed to sneak the leg through.
McAuliffe regains full guard. Nicely done.
McAuliffe wants to stand up but Yoshioka is controlling him.
McAuliffe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T3#
McAuliffe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McAuliffe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Yoshioka gets full guard.
McAuliffe trying to control the position from guard on top but Yoshioka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McAuliffe tries to free his leg and advance position but Yoshioka is retaining full guard.
Yoshioka looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yoshioka pulls McAuliffe in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Yoshioka is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
McAuliffe drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Yoshioka manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McAuliffe has Yoshioka in his guard.#REVB##T4#
Yoshioka passes into half guard.
Richard McAuliffe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yoshioka controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Yoshioka seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. McAuliffe is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Satoru Yoshioka!
Satoru Yoshioka is the new lightweight champion!
After the fight, Satoru Yoshioka was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Richard McAuliffe spoke after the fight, saying 'WTF!!'.
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Event:
F&BE 17- Lady Of Luchadores
Date: Feb 01, 2020 |
#R1#
McAuliffe throws a shot from downtown. White Jr moves away and avoids it.
McAuliffe avoids the body shot from White Jr.
McAuliffe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling White Jr to score with a decent uppercut.#TD2#
McAuliffe shoots in and gets a takedown into White Jr's guard.#SUB2#
McAuliffe thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
White Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McAuliffe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
White Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White Jr looking to control.
#SUB2#
McAuliffe drops back looking for a leg! White Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and White Jr manages to kick McAuliffe off! McAuliffe jumps back into White Jr's guard.
White Jr keeping moving, preventing McAuliffe from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB2#
McAuliffe thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McAuliffe trying to control but White Jr is working from the bottom.
White Jr working a defensive guard here.
McAuliffe looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McAuliffe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. White Jr is keeping the position for now. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McAuliffe landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
McAuliffe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McAuliffe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
White Jr trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
McAuliffe trying to control but White Jr is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
White Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
White Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McAuliffe pushing down on White Jr's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McAuliffe drops an elbow to the side of White Jr's head.
McAuliffe is trying to control the action in half guard but White Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
White Jr tries to roll over but McAuliffe keeps him under control.#SUB2#
McAuliffe is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! White Jr is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Richard McAuliffe!
Richard McAuliffe is the new lightweight champion!
Richard McAuliffe decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
F&BE 16- Sad Ballad for Defeat
Date: Jan 22, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
McAuliffe moves into the clinch.#BC#
McAuliffe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kipling takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McAuliffe lands with an overhand left.
Kipling uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McAuliffe.#CL2#
Kipling gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
McAuliffe jumps guard.
Kipling stopping the sweep attempt from McAuliffe.
Kipling trying to control the position from guard on top but McAuliffe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McAuliffe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kipling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kipling controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kipling trying to control the position from guard on top but McAuliffe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kipling engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Kipling has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McAuliffe is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McAuliffe lands with an uppercut that bounces Kipling off the cage and back into range.#CL2#
Kipling takes the fight into the clinch.
Kipling is pushing McAuliffe up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McAuliffe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T2##BC#
McAuliffe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kipling doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McAuliffe counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Kipling closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
McAuliffe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kipling misses with a takedown attempt
and McAuliffe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McAuliffe tries to clinch there but Kipling circles away.
Kipling moves out of range of the strikes.
Kipling fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kipling shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and McAuliffe counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kipling won't be happy with that.
Richard McAuliffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Kipling.#T3#
McAuliffe works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
McAuliffe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kipling on the ground.
Kipling tries to improve position but can't.
McAuliffe lands some shots froms side control.
Kipling managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by McAuliffe.
McAuliffe working the ground and pound from side control.
Kipling sneaks back into half guard.
McAuliffe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kipling's head. #SUB#
McAuliffe is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kipling has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kipling blocking the ground and pound attempt from McAuliffe. #T4#
Kipling wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Kipling looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kipling wants to control but McAuliffe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McAuliffe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kipling defending well though.
McAuliffe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kipling blocking the ground and pound attempt from McAuliffe. #SUB2#
Kipling is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McAuliffe pulls his head out easily.
Kipling keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard McAuliffe dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
McAuliffe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McAuliffe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big left from McAuliffe misses.
McAuliffe connects with the punch.
McAuliffe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kipling on the side of the head.
McAuliffe avoids a kick to the body.
McAuliffe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kipling manages to circle out of the way.
Kipling steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McAuliffe.
Andy Kipling is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McAuliffe digs a good body shot into Kipling's ribs.
Andy Kipling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McAuliffe punishes Kipling's body with a nice straight punch.
McAuliffe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kipling can do to turn this around?
McAuliffe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL2#
Kipling moves into range and clinches up with McAuliffe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kipling is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McAuliffe gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
McAuliffe manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T1#
Kipling with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kipling postures up in McAuliffe's guard and throws a big left but McAuliffe blocks it.
Kipling preventing the sweep.
McAuliffe keeping moving, preventing Kipling from controlling successfully.
Kipling postures up.
Kipling controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
McAuliffe wants to sweep here but Kipling controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kipling moves to clinch but McAuliffe breaks away
and McAuliffe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kipling throws a lazy uppercut
and McAuliffe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McAuliffe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kipling tries to clinch up but McAuliffe circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Kipling fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McAuliffe, pushing him back against the cage.
McAuliffe wants a takedown but no success here.
McAuliffe jumps guard but Kipling stands there with McAuliffe around his waist. McAuliffe gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McAuliffe fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard McAuliffe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kipling misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Kipling has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McAuliffe is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kipling tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McAuliffe smiles and moves away.
#CL#
McAuliffe clinches up against the cage.#BC#
McAuliffe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A looping hook to the body misses from McAuliffe. Kipling does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kipling now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kipling shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McAuliffe pinned against the cage. McAuliffe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McAuliffe was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kipling throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and McAuliffe counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kipling is looking to control McAuliffe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kipling avoid being mounted?#T4#
McAuliffe trying to control the pace.
Kipling is refusing to be controlled, as McAuliffe sits in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kipling manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McAuliffe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kipling is keeping the position for now.
McAuliffe stands up over Kipling, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McAuliffe with a nice head shot there.
McAuliffe lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard McAuliffe dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kipling misses with an uppercut.
McAuliffe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McAuliffe lunges at Kipling with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kipling's hand. #TD#
McAuliffe throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kipling tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. McAuliffe is in Kipling's guard.
Kipling controls McAuliffe momentarily but McAuliffe frees himself. #SUB2#
McAuliffe throws a sloppy strike and Kipling has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! McAuliffe is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Kipling!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andy Kipling!
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Event:
F&BE 14- The Continuity
Date: Dec 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Onyema comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Onyema uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McAuliffe.
McAuliffe tries to move into range but Onyema moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A shot to the liver by McAuliffe. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Onyema moves into range and clinches up with McAuliffe.
Onyema pushes off an throws an elbow but McAuliffe leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC2#
Onyema escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McAuliffe lands a body shot.
The fighters circling - Onyema throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
McAuliffe takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Onyema breaks the clinch.
Onyema avoids a punch combination nicely.
Onyema ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McAuliffe moves away.
Onyema looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McAuliffe moves forwards but Onyema connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
McAuliffe's jab looks to have found its range, popping Onyema under the eye.#CL2#
Onyema closes the distance and clinches.
Onyema taking a breather.
Onyema creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right from Onyema on the inside.
McAuliffe is trying to break the clinch but Onyema is controlling him.
Onyema lands a right hand that snaps the head of McAuliffe backwards.
McAuliffe is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Onyema to keep the fight standing.
Onyema prevents a takedown attempt there.
McAuliffe is trying to break free.
Onyema looking to slow down the pace here.
Onyema gets through McAuliffe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Onyema unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McAuliffe throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Onyema throws a head punch that misses.
McAuliffe is working for takedown but Onyema is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard McAuliffe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Onyema scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McAuliffe takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Onyema putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McAuliffe in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Onyema fails to land.
Onyema goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Onyema missing with knees to the body.
Onyema lands a hook to the side of the head.
Onyema has McAuliffe pushed against the cage.
McAuliffe blocking some punches.
McAuliffe fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McAuliffe tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Onyema smiles and moves away.
#T3#
Onyema scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Onyema misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McAuliffe.
McAuliffe throwing a counter right hand but Onyema manages to avoid it.
McAuliffe tries to bum rush Onyema with a series of wild strikes but Onyema uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McAuliffe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Onyema moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Onyema's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Onyema moves into range and clinches up with McAuliffe.
Onyema is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McAuliffe is defending well for now.
Onyema using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McAuliffe has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Onyema swings wildly with an uppercut but McAuliffe uses good head movement to avoid it.
McAuliffe has had enough of the clinch but Onyema keeps him there for the moment.
McAuliffe fails to pull guard.
#T4#
McAuliffe wants a takedown.
Onyema with a knee to the head.
Onyema lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Onyema tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Onyema scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short uppercut from Onyema.
McAuliffe being controlled against the cage.
Onyema wants to stall.
Onyema working aggressively here.
Onyema lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Onyema fails to land.
McAuliffe wants to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elvis Onyema dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nice defenses there by Onyema.
Elvis Onyema seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Onyema throws a push kick but McAuliffe slaps the foot to one side.
Onyema tries to bum rush McAuliffe with a series of wild strikes but McAuliffe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Onyema fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McAuliffe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Onyema misses with a looping left.
Onyema throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Onyema ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Onyema swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Onyema takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McAuliffe takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Onyema closes the distance looking to clinch
and Onyema takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Onyema throws a body punch but McAuliffe moves out of range.
Onyema has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Onyema cracks McAuliffe with a right hand to the side of the head.
McAuliffe lands with a right hand.
Onyema loads up on a big right hand but McAuliffe slips the punch.
McAuliffe lands a jab to Onyema's midsection.
Onyema misses with a body shot
and McAuliffe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Onyema throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Onyema throws a leg kick but McAuliffe sees it coming and checks it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from McAuliffe misses the target.
Onyema moves in looking to clinch but McAuliffe pushes him off.#CL2#
Onyema darts in and clinches McAuliffe up against the cage.
Onyema tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McAuliffe avoids it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Onyema.
Onyema lands a body shot.
Onyema wants to stall.
Onyema lands a knee to the head.
#T2#
Onyema is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McAuliffe is defending well for now.
Onyema trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
McAuliffe managing to block the knees to the body from Onyema.
Onyema misses with an elbow strike.
McAuliffe tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Onyema smiles and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Onyema looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
McAuliffe tries to keep at a distance but Onyema has taken the fight into the clinch.
Onyema holding his opponent close, against the cage.
McAuliffe fails to pull guard.
Onyema is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McAuliffe is defending well for now.#T3##BC2#
Onyema's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McAuliffe digs a good hook to Onyema's body.
#CL2#
Onyema closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Onyema wants to stall.
Onyema is trying to maintain a safe position but McAuliffe gets an underhook and turns Onyema into the cage.
McAuliffe goes for a takedown attempt but Onyema pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard McAuliffe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McAuliffe takes a swing at Onyema's ribcage but misses.
McAuliffe slips a jab and a cross from Onyema.
Onyema tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McAuliffe throws a big counter combination but Onyema scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McAuliffe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Onyema's head backwards.
McAuliffe throws a hook to the side of Onyema's head but Onyema sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Onyema tries to clinch there but McAuliffe circles away.
Onyema throws out a loose jab but McAuliffe uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4##CL#
McAuliffe clinches up with Onyema and pushes him back against the cage.
Onyema is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McAuliffe is defending well for now.
Onyema is trying to maintain a safe position but McAuliffe gets an underhook and turns Onyema into the cage.
Onyema blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Onyema breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Onyema misses with a left hand
and McAuliffe counters with a one-two to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Onyema bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
No joy there for McAuliffe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Onyema misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McAuliffe.
Onyema misses with an uppercut. McAuliffe saw that one coming.
Nice shot by Onyema.
Onyema swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Elvis Onyema is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McAuliffe ducks under a wild hook from Onyema.
Onyema tries to clinch up but McAuliffe circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Elvis Onyema will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Onyema lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McAuliffe circles away quickly and effectively.
McAuliffe attempts a counter takedown but Onyema avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Onyema closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Onyema tries to land knees in the clinch but McAuliffe avoids the damage to the body.
Onyema trying to land knees to the body.
#BC#
McAuliffe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Onyema walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Onyema wants to clinch.
A head kick by McAuliffe misses
enabling Onyema to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Onyema.
McAuliffe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Onyema.
McAuliffe throws a shot from downtown. Onyema moves away and avoids it.
Onyema is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McAuliffe with a body shot.
Onyema misses with a left hand
and McAuliffe counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1##TD#
McAuliffe shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Onyema is trying to defend but McAuliffe finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
McAuliffe looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Onyema with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Onyema tries to kick McAuliffe off in order to stand up. McAuliffe Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #SUB#
McAuliffe tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
McAuliffe slows the pace down.
McAuliffe in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T2#
McAuliffe cracks Onyema with an elbow. That is naaassty.
McAuliffe working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McAuliffe trying to control the action but Onyema is working from the bottom.
McAuliffe looks up at the clock and then as Onyema takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, McAuliffe smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
A lull in the action here as McAuliffe stalls from top position.#SUB#
McAuliffe is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Onyema knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Onyema wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T3#
McAuliffe looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Onyema is avoiding damage well.
Elvis Onyema is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McAuliffe 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.
Onyema avoids any damage from the ground and pound of McAuliffe.
McAuliffe cracks Onyema with a big right hand but Onyema just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#SUB#
McAuliffe wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Onyema, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
McAuliffe working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4#
McAuliffe cracks Onyema with a big elbow.
Richard McAuliffe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
McAuliffe working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Onyema trying his best to control but McAuliffe has mounted him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Onyema tries to buck McAuliffe off so he can stand up but McAuliffe has got his back now - this could be big trouble! He's slapped on a rear naked choke that looks really tight! Onyema falls backwards, slamming McAuliffe to the mat but McAuliffe holds on tight! Onyema is forced to tap and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Richard McAuliffe!
Richard McAuliffe spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
F&BE 12- The Flesh Market
Date: Dec 07, 2019 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Lawrence looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lawrence connects with a solid leg kick. #TD#
McAuliffe looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
McAuliffe throws a big elbow that misses.
Lawrence working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McAuliffe.
Lawrence keeping moving, preventing McAuliffe from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McAuliffe is really struggling to control Lawrence but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T1##SUB#
McAuliffe is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
McAuliffe trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawrence is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lawrence wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and McAuliffe is now in half guard.
McAuliffe is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lawrence is trying to get back to 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.
McAuliffe trying to pass the guard but Lawrence defending well.
McAuliffe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
McAuliffe is working for a kimura but Lawrence is defending it quite comfortably.
Lawrence trying to hold on to McAuliffe's head to control him but McAuliffe postures up.
McAuliffe lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Lawrence looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
McAuliffe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lawrence does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McAuliffe controlling the pace.
McAuliffe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lawrence is trying to stand.
Lawrence is trying to control but McAuliffe manages to pass to mount!
McAuliffe fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#SUB#
McAuliffe looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
McAuliffe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lawrence is looking to escape. #T4#
McAuliffe putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Lawrence regains half guard.#SUB#
McAuliffe is trying to work for a kimura but Lawrence is defending well.
McAuliffe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McAuliffe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McAuliffe throwing shots but Lawrence is blocking nicely.
McAuliffe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lawrence blocking the ground and pound attempt from McAuliffe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard McAuliffe dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
McAuliffe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lawrence moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lawrence throws the kick towards the body but McAuliffe avoids it.
Lawrence looks to clinch
and McAuliffe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McAuliffe lands a lovely overhand right.
Lawrence takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McAuliffe lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lawrence backs up against the cage.
Lawrence misses with a low kick.
McAuliffe connects with a right hand. Lawrence shakes it off.
A jab from McAuliffe does it's job there.
Lawrence fails with an attempt to clinch.
McAuliffe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McAuliffe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McAuliffe cracks Lawrence with an open hand slap.#T1#
McAuliffe tries a head kick but it misses.
Lawrence tries to clinch up but McAuliffe circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Lawrence clinches with his opponent.
McAuliffe jumps guard but Lawrence turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
McAuliffe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lawrence tries to break the clinch but McAuliffe is controlling the position.
McAuliffe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Lawrence. #TD#
McAuliffe pulls guard successfully.
Lawrence wanted to stand there but McAuliffe had control of the position.
McAuliffe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McAuliffe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lawrence can do to turn this around?#T2#
Lawrence looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
McAuliffe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lawrence trying to control but McAuliffe is working from the bottom.
McAuliffe controls Lawrence momentarily but Lawrence frees himself.
Lawrence trying to control but McAuliffe is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
McAuliffe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lawrence takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lawrence moves away from the strike by McAuliffe. #CL2#
Lawrence pushes McAuliffe up against the cage in a clinch.
McAuliffe wants a takedown but no success here.
Lawrence connects with a nasty looking knee right to McAuliffe's face.
McAuliffe drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lawrence pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard McAuliffe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lawrence lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
McAuliffe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McAuliffe throws a lazy head kick
and Lawrence cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Albert Lawrence seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Lawrence fails with the takedown.
McAuliffe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
McAuliffe clinches.
Lawrence working hard to break the clinch.
McAuliffe avoids a wild elbow strike from Lawrence.#TD#
McAuliffe has hold of one of Lawrence's legs. Lawrence is fighting the takedown attempt but McAuliffe gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Lawrence uses the cage to get back to his feet.
McAuliffe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lawrence looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard McAuliffe 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#
McAuliffe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lawrence throws a nice head kick!
#CUT2#
It looks like Richard McAuliffe has been cut.
Lawrence dives in and grabs McAuliffe's left leg, looking for a takedown. McAuliffe pushes down on Lawrence's head and hops out.
Lawrence on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McAuliffe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lawrence has time to react.
Lawrence has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McAuliffe finds it's way round the side to connect with Lawrence's head.
McAuliffe tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
McAuliffe has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Lawrence pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McAuliffe scores with a jab.#CL2#
McAuliffe tries to keep at a distance but Lawrence has taken the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Lawrence's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Richard McAuliffe is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
McAuliffe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lawrence moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lawrence tries to clinch
and McAuliffe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lawrence throws the left hand but McAuliffe avoids the punch easily.
Lawrence moves to clinch but McAuliffe breaks away
letting McAuliffe counter with a right hand.
McAuliffe throws a good cross that connects.
#CL2#
Lawrence drives through and clinches with McAuliffe against the cage.
#BC2#
Lawrence pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lawrence tries to clinch up
and McAuliffe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#
Lawrence is rocked!
It looks like McAuliffe has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T2#
Lawrence tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McAuliffe lands a jab to the head.
Lawrence is still on wobbly legs! Can McAuliffe finish him?
McAuliffe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lawrence seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lawrence tries to close the distance and clinch up but McAuliffe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McAuliffe blocks a head kick by Lawrence.
Lawrence takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lawrence keeps McAuliffe at a distance using the push kick.
McAuliffe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#TD#
McAuliffe gets a double leg takedown into Lawrence's guard.
McAuliffe trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawrence is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McAuliffe is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lawrence is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3#
Lawrence avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lawrence working a defensive guard here.
McAuliffe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lawrence keeping full guard, as McAuliffe tries to pass. #SUB#
McAuliffe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McAuliffe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Richard McAuliffe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
McAuliffe stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Lawrence moves to clinch but McAuliffe breaks away
and McAuliffe counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Lawrence fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Richard McAuliffe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD#
McAuliffe closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lawrence is looking to improve his position.
McAuliffe thows a huge punch but Lawrence dodges it nicely.
McAuliffe working over Lawrence with some ground and pound. Lawrence looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McAuliffe passes to full mount!
McAuliffe landing strikes from the mount and Lawrence is in trouble!
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard McAuliffe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McAuliffe, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard McAuliffe!
Richard McAuliffe tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
F&BE 9- Sad Blood Tears
Date: Nov 09, 2019 |
#R1#
McAuliffe stalks Grominsky and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Grominsky's face. Grominsky staggers backwards, shaken.
Bart Grominsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grominsky takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Grominsky misses with a takedown
and McAuliffe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grominsky fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
McAuliffe closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
McAuliffe scoring with punches and elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grominsky tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McAuliffe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Grominsky is breathing heavily.
McAuliffe working the ground and pound.
Grominsky manages to work his way to half guard, despite McAuliffe's best efforts.#SUB2#
McAuliffe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Grominsky is just riding it out for now. McAuliffe eventually gives up the hold.
Grominsky has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
McAuliffe not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
McAuliffe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Grominsky is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McAuliffe tries to pass the half guard into mount. Grominsky knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McAuliffe trying to control from half guard but Grominsky is working away.
Grominsky tries to get to full guard but McAuliffe has control of the leg.
McAuliffe slips a nice elbow through Grominsky's hands, connecting with Grominsky's forehead.
McAuliffe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Grominsky wants to get back to his feet.
McAuliffe perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #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.
McAuliffe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McAuliffe is trying to control the action in half guard but Grominsky is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McAuliffe prevents Grominsky from improving his position.
Grominsky is staying active underneath McAuliffe, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
McAuliffe has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
McAuliffe has clasped his hands together around Grominsky's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SUB2#
McAuliffe looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Grominsky tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
McAuliffe is trying to get an arm triangle but Grominsky is defending well.
Grominsky tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Grominsky can't do much from the bottom here.
McAuliffe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grominsky. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Grominsky regains half guard.#SUB2#
McAuliffe is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McAuliffe slips a nice elbow through Grominsky's hands, connecting with Grominsky's forehead.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McAuliffe tries to pass to full mount but Grominsky defends it. #SUB2#
McAuliffe seems to be looking for submissions.
McAuliffe is trying to control the action in half guard but Grominsky is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grominsky is looking for a sweep. McAuliffe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Grominsky is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McAuliffe pulls his head out easily.
McAuliffe tries to stand but can't do so whilst Grominsky controls his leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McAuliffe is trying to control the action in half guard but Grominsky is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard McAuliffe dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McAuliffe.
McAuliffe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McAuliffe connects with a body shot that sends Grominsky's belly button to the back.
McAuliffe scores with a shot to the body.
McAuliffe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Grominsky.
Grominsky takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McAuliffe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Grominsky doesn't seem bothered though.
Grominsky shoots for a takedown but McAuliffe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McAuliffe is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Grominsky with a body shot.
McAuliffe throws a good cross that connects.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grominsky has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#ROC2#
Grominsky is rocked!#T1#
McAuliffe and Grominsky are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. McAuliffe throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Grominsky into next week! Ooooh that was huge! McAuliffe knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Richard McAuliffe!
In his post fight interview, Richard McAuliffe started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
F&BE TF2- Bonded by Blood
Date: Oct 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Ottaviano misses with a series of wild punches.
McAuliffe connects with a body shot.#TD#
McAuliffe scores with a takedown into Ottaviano's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McAuliffe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
McAuliffe is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ottaviano is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ottaviano has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Ottaviano wants to stand and escape but instead McAuliffe has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
McAuliffe is looking to work some ground and pound but Ottaviano has wrist control.
Ottaviano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ottaviano is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1##SUB#
McAuliffe has gone for a leg lock! Ottaviano slips out almost immediately though and dives into McAuliffe's guard.#REVB#
Ottaviano tries to stand but McAuliffe is controlling from the bottom.
McAuliffe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ottaviano wanted to stand there but McAuliffe had control of the position.
McAuliffe is trying to control the position but Ottaviano postures up.
Ottaviano trying to stand up but can't free himself from McAuliffe's guard.
Ottaviano wants to stand and escape but instead McAuliffe has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##T2#
Ottaviano is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and McAuliffe dives into side control.
Ottaviano tries to escape but McAuliffe is in control.
McAuliffe creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ottaviano sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
McAuliffe in side control, throwing shots but Ottaviano defends.
McAuliffe is working Ottaviano over with some ground and pound from side control.
McAuliffe throws an elbow but Ottaviano slips to the side and avoids it well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McAuliffe creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ottaviano sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SUB#
McAuliffe thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McAuliffe landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T3#
The strikes coming from McAuliffe are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
McAuliffe postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
McAuliffe landing strikes.
Ottaviano dodges the ground and pound from McAuliffe.
McAuliffe scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ottaviano to see if he's OK.
McAuliffe misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Ottaviano takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
McAuliffe throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ottaviano gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
McAuliffe 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.#T4#
McAuliffe postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ottaviano looks a forlorn figure.
McAuliffe tries to control but Ottaviano wriggling away.
McAuliffe misses with a head shot.
McAuliffe wants to control the pace but Ottaviano is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
McAuliffe is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ottaviano has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ottaviano!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard McAuliffe dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ottaviano throws a right and a left that McAuliffe avoids nicely.
McAuliffe feinted with a counter takedown.
Ottaviano falls off balance throwing a combination
and McAuliffe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ottaviano misses with a combination
#CL#
and McAuliffe holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ottaviano tries to circle away but McAuliffe has him pinned against the cage.
Ottaviano is trying to break free.
McAuliffe tries to pull guard but Ottaviano won't allow it.
Ottaviano is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ottaviano working hard to break the clinch.
McAuliffe is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McAuliffe is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottaviano tries to break the clinch but McAuliffe is controlling the position.
Ottaviano working hard to break the clinch.
Ottaviano is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Ottaviano's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ottaviano working hard to break the clinch.#T1##BC#
McAuliffe breaks from the clinch.
Ottaviano falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and McAuliffe counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McAuliffe misses with a head shot. Ottaviano uses the momentum to regain guard.
Ottaviano keeping moving, preventing McAuliffe from controlling successfully.
McAuliffe pushing down on Ottaviano's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
McAuliffe seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Ottaviano has recovered full guard.
McAuliffe trying to control but Ottaviano is working from the bottom. #T2#
McAuliffe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McAuliffe trying to control but Ottaviano is working from the bottom. #SUB#
McAuliffe is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ottaviano is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ottaviano has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
McAuliffe throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Ottaviano wants to get up but he can't break McAuliffe's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ottaviano is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
McAuliffe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
McAuliffe looking for a sweep. Not yet McAuliffe, not yet.
McAuliffe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ottaviano can do to turn this around?
Ottaviano won't allow McAuliffe to get back to his feet.
Ottaviano stopping the sweep attempt from McAuliffe.
Ottaviano wants to stand and escape but instead McAuliffe has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
McAuliffe controls from within his opponent's guard.
McAuliffe postures up in Ottaviano's guard and throws a big left but Ottaviano blocks it.
McAuliffe has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ottaviano is proving hard to escape from.
Ottaviano keeping full guard, as McAuliffe tries to pass. #T4#
McAuliffe stays in close to Ottaviano's body and controls the position.
Richard McAuliffe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McAuliffe is looking to work some ground and pound but Ottaviano has wrist control.
Ottaviano wants to get back to his feet but McAuliffe passes into half guard.
McAuliffe tries to stand but can't do so whilst Ottaviano controls his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
McAuliffe is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
McAuliffe is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard McAuliffe dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
McAuliffe avoids a punch combination nicely.
McAuliffe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McAuliffe avoids a punch combination nicely.
McAuliffe tries to counter with a takedown but Ottaviano is quick to defend against it.#TD#
McAuliffe drives through with a takedown into Ottaviano's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
McAuliffe trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottaviano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McAuliffe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McAuliffe trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottaviano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McAuliffe throwing strikes from guard but Ottaviano blocks nicely.
McAuliffe trying to control but Ottaviano is working from the bottom. #T1#
McAuliffe postures up in Ottaviano's guard and throws a big left but Ottaviano blocks it.
McAuliffe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ottaviano works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McAuliffe is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ottaviano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McAuliffe circles away quickly and effectively.
A left lands for McAuliffe.
McAuliffe lands an overhand right.
Ottaviano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ottaviano falls off balance throwing a combination
and McAuliffe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ottaviano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ottaviano fails to land with a series of punches.
Ottaviano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Carlos Ottaviano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
A decent looking cross lands there for McAuliffe.
Richard McAuliffe is winning the standup battle so far.
McAuliffe lands a jab-cross combination.
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!#CL#
McAuliffe takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
McAuliffe successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
McAuliffe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McAuliffe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
McAuliffe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McAuliffe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McAuliffe looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
McAuliffe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McAuliffe lands with a punch from half guard.
McAuliffe content to control rather than advance.
Ottaviano blocking the ground and pound attempt from McAuliffe.
McAuliffe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ottaviano is trying to stand up here but McAuliffe is controlling him well. #SUB#
McAuliffe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ottaviano is just riding it out for now. McAuliffe eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McAuliffe lands a nice short elbow.
Richard McAuliffe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McAuliffe wants to take a breather but Ottaviano is having none of it.
McAuliffe looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McAuliffe's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Carlos Ottaviano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McAuliffe throwing shots but Ottaviano is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard McAuliffe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McAuliffe 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard McAuliffe!
A less than humble Richard McAuliffe misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
F&BE TF1- Full Blood Moon
Date: Oct 02, 2019 |
#R1#
McAuliffe throws a head kick that misses.
Toews lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Toews is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Toews throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
Toews darts in and clinches McAuliffe up against the cage.#BC2#
McAuliffe breaks the clinch.
McAuliffe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McAuliffe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
Toews instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McAuliffe displaying some good clinch control by pressing Toews up against the cage.
McAuliffe drops down looking for an ankle pick but Toews pulls his leg out and moves away.
McAuliffe fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Toews jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Toews looks to clinch #TD2#
and McAuliffe counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Toews!
McAuliffe fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toews manages to work his way to half guard, despite McAuliffe's best efforts.
Toews is looking to improve his position.
Toews gets back to full guard.
McAuliffe prevents Toews from getting back to his feet.
McAuliffe 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. #ES#
Toews has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes McAuliffe off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T2#
Toews moves in looking to clinch but McAuliffe pushes him off.
McAuliffe is looking for the big counter here.
Toews tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McAuliffe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McAuliffe unleashes a big counter combination but Toews bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Toews cracks McAuliffe with a good jab.#CUT#
It looks like Richard McAuliffe has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - Toews looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McAuliffe lands a nice looking body shot.
Toews tries to clinch up.
McAuliffe tries to counter by closing the distance.
McAuliffe slips under a jab from Toews.
McAuliffe changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Toews swings widly with a right hand
and McAuliffe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
McAuliffe misses with a head kick.
Toews just misses with a punch to the body.
McAuliffe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McAuliffe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Toews throws out the jab.
No luck for Toews with that takedown attempt.
McAuliffe misses with a lunging right hand
and Toews makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Toews looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Toews wants to clinch
and Toews takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Toews walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
No luck for McAuliffe with that takedown attempt.
Jonathan Toews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard McAuliffe.#T4#
McAuliffe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Toews fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Toews gets tackled into the cage by McAuliffe. McAuliffe maintains the clinch.
A short right from Toews on the inside.
McAuliffe looking to throw knees to the head but Toews is blocking nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McAuliffe stops a takedown attempt from Toews.
McAuliffe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Toews goes for a takedown in the clinch but McAuliffe prevents it.
Toews keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McAuliffe's efforts to push away.
McAuliffe wants to take the fight to the mat but Toews manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T5#
Toews has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McAuliffe is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Toews looking for a takedown.
Toews goes for a takedown attempt but McAuliffe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McAuliffe.
McAuliffe jabs at Toews's body.
Toews wants to clinch
and McAuliffe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Toews takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McAuliffe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T6#
Toews avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice uppercut there from McAuliffe.
McAuliffe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
No joy there for Toews, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Toews drops his hands momentarily and McAuliffe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toews drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McAuliffe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McAuliffe wants it to stay on the feet.
McAuliffe scores with a jab to the head.
A jab from McAuliffe finds it's way through Toews's defenses. #T7#
McAuliffe looks to land a right hand but Toews moved out of range.
Toews is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Toews throws a lazy uppercut
and McAuliffe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Toews tries to close the distance and clinch up but McAuliffe swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
McAuliffe closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Toews is not content to let McAuliffe control the position. #SUB2#
McAuliffe is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Toews is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Toews tries to improve position but can't.
Toews is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McAuliffe's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
McAuliffe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Toews. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T8##SUB2#
McAuliffe is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Toews gets full guard.
McAuliffe controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
McAuliffe wants to control from the top but Toews keeps moving.
McAuliffe's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McAuliffe prevents Toews from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
McAuliffe drops back looking for a leg! Toews is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Toews manages to kick McAuliffe off! McAuliffe jumps back into Toews's guard. #T9##SUB#
Toews is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but McAuliffe frees his head nicely. Oh but Toews has switched to an armbar! McAuliffe is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jonathan Toews!
Jonathan Toews is the new lightweight champion!
Jonathan Toews bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
F&BE 4- Carnival of Flesh
Date: Sep 21, 2019 |
#R1#
McAuliffe lands the left hand.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
McAuliffe has picked Edwards up - he's going for a ride! McAuliffe dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
McAuliffe wants to control but Edwards is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
McAuliffe is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Edwards is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
McAuliffe looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
McAuliffe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Edwards actively working from the bottom here.
Edwards knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McAuliffe on the ground.
McAuliffe lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McAuliffe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Edwards does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
McAuliffe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Edwards sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edwards keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McAuliffe not doing much here.
Edwards keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Edwards is holding on to half guard well.
Edwards is refusing to be controlled, as McAuliffe sits in half guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McAuliffe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Edwards tries to get to full guard but McAuliffe has control of the leg.
McAuliffe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Edwards keeps working.
McAuliffe controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Edwards closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McAuliffe to the mat! McAuliffe manages to get full guard.
Edwards looking to sit in guard and control but McAuliffe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Edwards trying to control the position.
#T3#
McAuliffe trying to control the position from guard on top but Edwards is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McAuliffe won't allow Edwards to sweep him here. #SUB2#
McAuliffe thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Edwards escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McAuliffe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Edwards looking to hit a scissor sweep but McAuliffe is one step ahead there.
McAuliffe lands a couple of digs.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Edwards keeping moving, preventing McAuliffe from controlling successfully.
McAuliffe wanted to stand there but Edwards had control of the position.
Edwards keeping moving, preventing McAuliffe from controlling successfully.
Edwards avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McAuliffe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Edwards swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McAuliffe wants to control from the top but Edwards keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Edwards drops his hands momentarily and McAuliffe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard McAuliffe dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
McAuliffe throws a nice looking combination but Edwards bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Edwards seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McAuliffe leaves Edwards with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - McAuliffe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Edwards goes for a double leg but McAuliffe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McAuliffe continues to drive forward.
Edwards tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McAuliffe swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Louis Edwards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McAuliffe with a jab.
McAuliffe circles away from the clinch attempt.
McAuliffe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McAuliffe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Edwards.
Edwards looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Despite the aggression on McAuliffe's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Edwards shoots and misses
and McAuliffe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McAuliffe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
McAuliffe lands with a right hand.
Louis Edwards is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McAuliffe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Edwards.
Edwards gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McAuliffe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A combination from Edwards does no damage.
Edwards fails with the takedown
and McAuliffe counters with a stiff right hand.
McAuliffe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
McAuliffe pushes Edwards up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
McAuliffe drags the fight down to the ground.
McAuliffe controls Edwards momentarily but Edwards frees himself.
McAuliffe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
McAuliffe trying to stand up but can't free himself from Edwards's guard.#SUB2#
McAuliffe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McAuliffe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Edwards keeping moving, preventing McAuliffe from controlling successfully.
Edwards utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McAuliffe preventing the sweep.
McAuliffe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Edwards is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Edwards keeping moving, preventing McAuliffe from controlling successfully.
McAuliffe pushes down on Edwards's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
McAuliffe has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Edwards defend it? McAuliffe steps over the head and cranks it - Edwards is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for McAuliffe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Richard McAuliffe!
Richard McAuliffe decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
F&BE 2- Pleasures of the Flesh
Date: Sep 07, 2019 |
#R1#
A left and a right from McAuliffe both land. Nice combination.
Toews throws a head kick but McAuliffe moves out of range.
Toews tries to clinch up but McAuliffe circles away and keeps his distance.
McAuliffe swats away the attempt to clinch by Toews.
McAuliffe connects with a jab.#CL#
Toews clinches up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Toews - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC#
Toews manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McAuliffe lands a jab to Toews's midsection.
Toews scores with a leg kick.
McAuliffe lands a head shot.#CL2#
McAuliffe moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toews stalls. #T1##BC#
Toews manages to break the clinch.
Jonathan Toews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toews is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Toews tries to clinch there but McAuliffe circles away.
Toews tries to close the distance and clinch up but McAuliffe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McAuliffe! But no joy.
Toews closes the distance but McAuliffe moves to the side
and McAuliffe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab from McAuliffe.
We've been told by Toews's head coaches at Hilo Hit Squad that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Toews doesn't manage to clinch there - McAuliffe circles away.
McAuliffe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Toews throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McAuliffe.
A nice side step and McAuliffe releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Toews is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Toews blocks a head kick by McAuliffe.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McAuliffe.
McAuliffe slips a jab from Toews.
McAuliffe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Toews tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McAuliffe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Toews fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by McAuliffe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toews is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks McAuliffe politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. McAuliffe prefers to stall for the moment though.
McAuliffe scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Toews to see if he's OK.#T3#
McAuliffe in side control, throwing shots but Toews defends.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Toews wants to get back to his feet but McAuliffe drags him back down.
McAuliffe working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB2#
McAuliffe looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Toews stops McAuliffe from passing to mount.
Toews is trying to get back to half guard.
Toews is not content to let McAuliffe control the position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Toews can't do much from the bottom here.
McAuliffe misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Toews sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Toews on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Toews blocking the ground and pound attempt from McAuliffe.
McAuliffe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Toews. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Toews works his way to full guard. Good work.
McAuliffe wants to control from the top but Toews keeps moving.
McAuliffe looking to pass the guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard McAuliffe dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Toews needs to keep his hands up - McAuliffe had a free shot at his head there.
McAuliffe dips to his left and cracks Toews with an uppercut!
McAuliffe lunges at Toews with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Toews's hand.
Toews closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and McAuliffe counters with a nice double leg into side control. Toews won't be happy with that.
McAuliffe cracks Toews with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Toews managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by McAuliffe.
McAuliffe throws a strike aimed at the side of Toews's head but Toews avoids it well.
McAuliffe looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Toews is avoiding damage well.
Toews takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
McAuliffe is putting a hurting on Toews here, landing some big shots from side control. #T1#
Toews is looking for a sweep.
McAuliffe trying to control the action but Toews is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
McAuliffe goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Toews has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for McAuliffe but great work by Toews.
The ground and pound from Toews seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
McAuliffe struggling a bit here.
Sloppy strikes there by Toews.
McAuliffe is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Toews wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McAuliffe, who protects the arm well. #T2#
Toews scores with a couple of short elbows.
Toews throwing shots but missing, from side control.
McAuliffe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Toews just content to control the position.
McAuliffe is not content to let Toews control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
McAuliffe wants to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McAuliffe can do anything to dispel that myth.
Toews is looking to take a break and control but McAuliffe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McAuliffe manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Toews tries to pass to full mount but McAuliffe defends it.
Toews wants to control but McAuliffe is keeping him busy.
McAuliffe is looking to improve his position.
McAuliffe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Toews wants to control but McAuliffe is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McAuliffe doesn't manage to clinch there - Toews circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Toews looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Toews is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Toews is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McAuliffe swats away the attempt to clinch by Toews.
McAuliffe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard McAuliffe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Toews doesn't manage to clinch there - McAuliffe circles away.
McAuliffe tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Good shot there by Toews.
McAuliffe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
McAuliffe closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Toews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Toews misses.
McAuliffe cracks Toews with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McAuliffe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Toews at a distance.
#CL2#
McAuliffe moves into the clinch successfully.
McAuliffe is trying to pull guard but Toews has him pressed against the cage.
McAuliffe prevents a body shot from Toews.
McAuliffe tries to pull guard but Toews forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
McAuliffe lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#ES#
Toews kicks McAuliffe off and gets back to his feet.#T1#
Toews feints a jab promting McAuliffe to slip. Toews then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McAuliffe slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Toews is looking to clinch.
Toews tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McAuliffe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Toews takes one to the chin there.
Toews darts in trying to clinch
and McAuliffe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Toews tries to clinch but McAuliffe is having none of it.
McAuliffe keeps the fight on the outside.
McAuliffe raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
McAuliffe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Toews tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McAuliffe paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
McAuliffe gets a double leg takedown into Toews's guard.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McAuliffe trying to control the position from guard on top but Toews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Toews looking for a guillotine here but McAuliffe defends easily.
McAuliffe throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
McAuliffe throws a sloppy strike and Toews has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! McAuliffe is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Toews!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jonathan Toews!
Jonathan Toews decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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