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Event:
HFC - Knock Out 3
Date: Feb 21, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Bakole pushes McGee up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Bakole pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Bakole takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Bakole manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
McGee trying to control the position from guard on top but Bakole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bakole knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McGee on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakole is pulling down on McGee's head to control his posture.
McGee trying to control but Bakole is working from the bottom. #T1#
McGee advances to half guard.
Bakole is not content to let McGee control the position.
McGee looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bakole tries to roll over but McGee keeps him under control.
McGee with the ground and pound but Bakole uses the opportunity to regain guard.
McGee wants to control from the top but Bakole keeps moving.
McGee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McGee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bakole is keeping the position for now. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bakole lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
McGee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bakole trying to control the position from guard on top but McGee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGee working a defensive guard here.
Bakole is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
McGee 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.#SUB2#
McGee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
McGee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bakole defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bakole would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Bakole moves into the clinch.
Bakole tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McGee is trying to pull guard but Bakole turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Bakole ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bakole no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bakole preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bakole keeping moving, preventing McGee from controlling successfully.
McGee postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bakole keeping moving, preventing McGee from controlling successfully.
McGee won't allow Bakole to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Bakole dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
McGee misses with a left hand
and Bakole counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bakole tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bakole is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGee can do to turn this around?#CL#
Bakole clinches up against the cage.#TD#
McGee is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bakole is just too persistent for him and manages to trip McGee to the mat. McGee regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Bakole is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McGee looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
McGee has an active guard here but Bakole has managed to pass into half guard.
Bakole is trying to control the action in half guard but McGee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McGee trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Bakole is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for McGee!
McGee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bakole can't control as he wanted to and McGee manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
McGee tries to roll over but Bakole keeps him under control.
Bakole perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McGee trying to control here.
Bakole landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McGee makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McGee.
Bakole wants to control from the top but McGee keeps moving. #T2#
McGee working a defensive guard here.
Bakole wants to control from the top but McGee keeps moving.
McGee looking for a sweep. Not yet McGee, not yet. #SUB2#
McGee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bakole gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
McGee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bakole doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bakole manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Frank Bakole overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Bakole gets to his feet. McGee looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Frank Bakole is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3##CL#
Bakole moves into range and clinches up with McGee.
McGee is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bakole is defending well.#BC#
Bakole breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bakole lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bakole misses with a few strikes there.
#CL#
Bakole clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Bakole manages to break the clinch.
#T4##CL#
Bakole gets a clinch. #TD#
Bakole has clasped his hands together around McGee's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
McGee is trying to control Bakole's posture but Bakole avoids it.
McGee wants to get back to his feet but Bakole drags him back down.
Bakole wants to control but McGee is keeping him busy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGee is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bakole's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGee gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Bakole 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#
McGee jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Bakole instigates a clinch.
Bakole's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#TD#
Bakole drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGee trying to control the position from guard on top but Bakole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGee pushes down on Bakole's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McGee trying to control the action but Bakole is working from the bottom. #T1#
Bakole is trying to maintain the position but McGee is very close to passing his half guard.
McGee is keen to just control but Bakole is a slippery customer.
McGee prevents Bakole from improving his position.
Bakole wants to control but McGee is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
McGee is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McGee missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McGee not doing much here.
McGee is looking to take a break and control but Bakole is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Bakole closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3##TD#
Bakole manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
McGee trying to control but Bakole is working from the bottom.
McGee works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McGee is thwarting Bakole's attempts to control the position.
Bakole is trying to stand up here but McGee is controlling him well.
McGee missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McGee is trying to control. Bakole wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Bakole tries to roll over but McGee keeps him under control.#SUB2#
McGee seems to be working for a kimura but Bakole defends the submission attempt.
Bakole is staying active underneath McGee, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McGee throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McGee trying to control from half guard but Bakole is working away. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McGee keeps the fight on the outside.
And McGee tries to counter it with a takedown but Bakole pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tim McGee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frank Bakole is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
Bakole drives through and clinches with McGee against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Frank Bakole.
Well Bakole 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Bakole!
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Event:
HFC 1 - Genesis
Date: Jan 24, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Foster dives in and scores a takedown into McGee's guard.
Foster looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
McGee wants to stand up but Foster is controlling him. #SUB2#
McGee is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
McGee is looking for a triangle but Foster pushes his legs off easily.
Foster has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
McGee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Foster doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Foster manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
McGee looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Foster throws a strike but McGee rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T1#
McGee trying to control but Foster is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McGee's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGee advances to half guard.
McGee seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Foster looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
McGee is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Foster has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Foster blocking the ground and pound attempt from McGee.
McGee not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McGee is trying to control the action in half guard but Foster is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
McGee seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
McGee in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Foster tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from McGee!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tim McGee!
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Event:
Core Combat III
Date: Dec 24, 2019 |
#R1#
McGee darts in looking for a takedown but Mitokoshiak gets double underhooks and turns McGee into the cage.
McGee shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mitokoshiak as he avoids it easily. #CL#
McGee clinches up with Mitokoshiak and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Mitokoshiak gets control of McGee's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mitokoshiak will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
McGee trying to control but Mitokoshiak is working from the bottom.
Mitokoshiak wants to sweep here but McGee controlling him for the moment.
Mitokoshiak is still trying to improve position.
Mitokoshiak keeping moving, preventing McGee from controlling successfully.
Mitokoshiak really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McGee. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGee passes into half guard.
Mitokoshiak keeps control of the position for the meantime.
McGee is trying to control. Mitokoshiak wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1##SUB#
McGee is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mitokoshiak sees it coming and defends easily.
Mitokoshiak is looking to control McGee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mitokoshiak avoid being mounted?#SUB#
McGee is working for a submission of some sort.
McGee thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mitokoshiak's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mitokoshiak trying to control but McGee postures up.
Mitokoshiak keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mitokoshiak blocking the ground and pound attempt from McGee.
McGee looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mitokoshiak pushes McGee off looking to stand but McGee dives back in and keeps control.
Mitokoshiak wants to improve his position but McGee is controlling well.
Mitokoshiak looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Javor Mitokoshiak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mitokoshiak gets the takedown into side control.
McGee is trying to control Mitokoshiak's posture but Mitokoshiak avoids it.
McGee is looking for a sweep.
McGee is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mitokoshiak off and has taken his back!
McGee trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB#
Mitokoshiak defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of McGee's arms. #T3#
McGee trying to control momentarily.
#SUB#
McGee is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Mitokoshiak knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Mitokoshiak for a finish. #SUB#
Mitokoshiak is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if McGee gets his way!
#SUB#
McGee is persistently looking for the submission but Mitokoshiak is defending it well.
McGee somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. #T4#
McGee avoiding Mitokoshiak 's attempts to control his hands.
Mitokoshiak avoids the strikes from McGee. #SUB#
Mitokoshiak defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of McGee's arms.
You can see the frustration on Mitokoshiak's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
McGee has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Mitokoshiak is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
McGee is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Mitokoshiak knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Mitokoshiak for a finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim McGee dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Mitokoshiak scores with a one two! McGee had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mitokoshiak misses with a head kick.
A head kick from Mitokoshiak lands but McGee takes it in his stride. #CUT2#
It looks like Tim McGee has been cut.#CL2#
Mitokoshiak has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Mitokoshiak successfully pulls guard.
McGee trying to control the position from guard on top but Mitokoshiak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tim McGee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McGee throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McGee advances position into side control!
We've been informed that Mitokoshiak has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Mitokoshiak's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McGee throws an elbow but Mitokoshiak slips to the side and avoids it well.#T1#
Mitokoshiak wants to control but McGee postures up.
McGee postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mitokoshiak takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mitokoshiak is not content to let McGee control the position. #SUB#
McGee is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mitokoshiak has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mitokoshiak tries to escape but McGee is in control.
McGee is looking to take a break and control but Mitokoshiak is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McGee working the ground and pound from side control.
McGee is working Mitokoshiak over with some ground and pound from side control.
McGee lands a nice forearm strike.
McGee has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mitokoshiak is squirming around, avoiding McGee's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
McGee working for a guillotine from mount but Mitokoshiak is in no mood to give up.
McGee looking to control but Mitokoshiak is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Mitokoshiak wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by McGee.
McGee fails to advance to Mitokoshiak's back.
McGee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mitokoshiak can do to turn this around?
Poor strikes thrown by McGee there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
McGee looking to control but Mitokoshiak is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
McGee working for a submission but Mitokoshiak is keeping him at bay.
McGee breaks from Mitokoshiak's wrist control and lands an elbow.
McGee prevents Mitokoshiak from getting the reversal.#T4#
McGee thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Mitokoshiak is trying desperately to improve position.
Mitokoshiak is breathing heavily.
McGee misses with a head shot.#SUB#
McGee is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Mitokoshiak to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mitokoshiak shrugs it off.
McGee wants to control the pace but Mitokoshiak is squirming around nicely.
McGee 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.
McGee thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mitokoshiak tries to buck McGee off but he can't manage it.
Mitokoshiak is squirming around, avoiding McGee's attempts to control the action.
McGee throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim McGee dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tim McGee's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
McGee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mitokoshiak was well out of range. Poor timing from McGee.
McGee misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Mitokoshiak holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mitokoshiak throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McGee tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mitokoshiak smiles and moves away.
#TD2#
Mitokoshiak closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McGee's guard.#SUB#
McGee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
McGee looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
McGee is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
McGee throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
McGee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mitokoshiak wants to stand but McGee is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mitokoshiak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SU2#
Mitokoshiak decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on McGee, up you get!
McGee throws a jab but it's blocked by Mitokoshiak.
Mitokoshiak misses with a wild combination.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McGee throws a head kick that misses.
McGee throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Mitokoshiak rushes McGee and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Mitokoshiak pulls guard.
Mitokoshiak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGee postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
McGee thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mitokoshiak utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mitokoshiak is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McGee slips nicely into half guard.
McGee trying to control from half guard but Mitokoshiak is working away. #T3#
McGee sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mitokoshiak defending well though. #SUB#
McGee is trying to work for a kimura but Mitokoshiak is defending well.
Javor Mitokoshiak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGee is trying to control the action in half guard but Mitokoshiak is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
McGee seems to be working for a kimura but Mitokoshiak defends the submission attempt.
McGee wants to take a breather but Mitokoshiak is having none of it.
McGee not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McGee blocks the strikes from Mitokoshiak.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McGee sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mitokoshiak defending well though.
McGee throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McGee looks to land a strike but Mitokoshiak avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
McGee trying to control the position from guard on top but Mitokoshiak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGee trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McGee tries to free his leg and advance position but Mitokoshiak is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
McGee closes the distance and pushes Mitokoshiak back into the cage.
Mitokoshiak misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McGee tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim McGee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mitokoshiak comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tim McGee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mitokoshiak looking to throw knees to the head but McGee is blocking nicely.
Mitokoshiak throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Javor Mitokoshiak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McGee has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim McGee!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 13, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Hew scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
McGee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McGee can't do much from the bottom here.
Hew scoring with punches and elbows. #CUT2#
It looks like Tim McGee has been cut.
Hew lands a strong strike to the head of McGee. That's dazed him! Hew looking to finish here. McGee is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Hew lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyler Hew!
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