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Event:
Checkmate Fight Night 1
Date: Jan 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Jordan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jordan throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL2#
McBendy moves into the clinch successfully.
Jordan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McBendy.
I was talking to Jordan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Jordan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McBendy is looking to clinch. #TD#
McBendy gets caught napping as Jordan dives in and scores a takedown. McBendy manages to retain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McBendy is adopting a defensive guard.
Jordan distracts McBendy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBendy working a defensive guard here.
Jordan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McBendy is keeping the position for now. #T1#
McBendy trying to control the position.
McBendy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jordan is controlling him.
Jordan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McBendy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McBendy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jordan tries to stand but McBendy is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McBendy moves in looking to clinch but Jordan pushes him off.
Jordan lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jordan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McBendy tries for a takedown but Jordan circles away easily
and Jordan counters with a straight right hand.
Jordan tries to score a power double leg takedown but McBendy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jordan somewhat.
McBendy shoots in but Jordan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Craig Jordan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rubber McBendy.
Jordan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McBendy closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Jordan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jordan. #T3#
McBendy has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jordan has passed into side control.
McBendy seems a little lost for a moment, as Jordan dominates the positioning.
McBendy wants to control but Jordan postures up.
Jordan controlling from side mount.
McBendy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jordan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Jordan is looking for a kimura but McBendy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jordan to get the leverage. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jordan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
McBendy trying to control here.
#SUB2#
McBendy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jordan connects with a nice short shot to McBendy's temple.
McBendy wants to sweep but Jordan has passed to side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Jordan dominated that round.
That's time! Jordan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Jordan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McBendy wants to control from the top but Jordan keeps moving.
Jordan is adopting a defensive guard.
McBendy preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBendy trying to control the position from guard on top but Jordan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McBendy scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
McBendy preventing the sweep.
Jordan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McBendy is controlling him.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jordan is looking to sweep but instead, McBendy has passed into half guard.
McBendy is looking to take a break and control but Jordan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McBendy prevents Jordan from improving his position.
Jordan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McBendy is working away from the top position though.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McBendy fails with the takedown#CL#
and Jordan counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Jordan jumps guard.
Jordan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McBendy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Jordan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McBendy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McBendy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
McBendy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jordan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McBendy has managed to get both his arms back between Jordan's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Jordan has a closed guard, preventing McBendy from standing up.
McBendy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
McBendy wants to get up but he can't break Jordan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jordan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McBendy shoots in for a takedown but Jordan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McBendy moves out of range as Jordan throws a body kick.
#CL#
Jordan forces McBendy back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Jordan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
McBendy feints and as Jordan raises his hands in defense, McBendy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jordan is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and McBendy dives into side control.
#REVR#
McBendy looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jordan is avoiding damage well.
McBendy is trying to move to mount but Jordan reverses beautifully and ends up in McBendy's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McBendy keeping full guard, as Jordan tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Jordan dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
McBendy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jordan sprawls well. Jordan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McBendy gets slowly back to his feet.
Jordan is looking to counter with head kicks.#CL#
McBendy tries to keep at a distance but Jordan has taken the fight into the clinch.
McBendy tries to pull guard but Jordan holds him up against the cage and eventually McBendy drops back down to his feet.
McBendy stalling in the clinch but Jordan improves position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBendy stalling in the clinch.
#TD#
Jordan has picked McBendy up - he's going for a ride! Jordan dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
McBendy wants to control but Jordan passes into side.
#T1#
Jordan is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Craig Jordan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McBendy regains half guard.
Jordan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jordan'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.
Jordan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
McBendy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SU#
Jordan decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
McBendy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Jordan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McBendy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
McBendy is looking to get back to his feet here but Jordan is keeping cool and he's managed to take McBendy's back.
Jordan controls the action.#T3##SUB#
McBendy defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
I really don't envy McBendy right now.
McBendy turns into Jordan and is now in his guard.
Jordan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McBendy manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Jordan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jordan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McBendy can do to turn this around?
Jordan tries to stand but McBendy is controlling from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
McBendy looking for subs off his back but Jordan has passed one foot through into half guard.
Jordan content to control rather than advance.
Jordan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Rubber McBendy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Craig Jordan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jordan controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Craig Jordan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jordan 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Jordan!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 944 Round 2
Date: Dec 22, 2019 |
#R1#
McBendy moves in looking to clinch but Liddel pushes him off.
As McBendy looks to move away, Liddel throws a big counter combo but McBendy just gets out of the way.
The fighters circling - McBendy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McBendy misses with a takedown attempt - Liddel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Liddel closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Liddel working the head with strikes.
Liddel tries to stand but McBendy is controlling his head.
McBendy is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liddel looking to punish the body of his opponent here but McBendy is avoiding damage well.
#T1#
McBendy is trying to improve his position.
Liddel wants to control but McBendy is keeping him busy.
Liddel moves into full mount!
McBendy is looking to get to half guard.
Liddel wants to control the pace but McBendy is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Liddel landing strikes, looking to finish!
McBendy tries to reverse the position but Liddel maintains control.
Liddel throwing strikes here but McBendy is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Liddel prevents McBendy from getting the reversal.
Liddel thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
McBendy slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Liddel throwing shots but McBendy is blocking nicely.
Liddel is controlling the pace.
McBendy trying to hold on to Liddel's head to control him but Liddel postures up.
#T3#
Nice strikes from Liddel there.
McBendy wants to control but Liddel is keeping busy.
McBendy is trying to get back to full guard.
Liddel not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Liddel works his foot free and advances to mount.
Liddel tries to control but McBendy wriggling away.
McBendy tries to hold on but Liddel pushes him away.
Liddel controlling from mount.
McBendy wants to hold on but Liddel pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Liddel trying to control but McBendy is having none of it.
Liddel is looking to stand but McBendy has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Liddel dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Liddel tries to close the distance and clinch but McBendy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
McBendy gets a takedown into half guard.
Liddel manages to get to full guard.
Liddel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liddel can't keep his opponent in guard - McBendy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Liddel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McBendy is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Liddel wants to sweep but McBendy has passed to side control!
McBendy wants to stand but Liddel has his arm trapped.
McBendy postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Liddel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Liddel gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McBendy working Liddel over with strikes here.
Liddel wants to hold on but McBendy pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Liddel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Liddel is just holding on here. McBendy manages to take his back.
McBendy tries to keep control of the position but Liddel is staying busy.#SUB2#
Liddel is having to fend off submission attempts from McBendy, who is looking to sink in the choke. McBendy doesn't have the hooks in though and Liddel manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Liddel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Liddel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
McBendy wants to sweep here but Liddel controlling him for the moment.
Liddel really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McBendy wants to control the position but Liddel says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Liddel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McBendy can do to turn this around?
Liddel tries to pass to full mount but McBendy defends it.
Liddel lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Liddel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Liddel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McBendy wants to get back to his feet.
McBendy is trying is best to control the position here.
McBendy is looking for a sweep. Liddel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Liddel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McBendy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Liddel is looking for a kimura but McBendy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Liddel to get the leverage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McBendy regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McBendy controlling Liddel's posture.
Liddel passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rubber McBendy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Liddel is looking to clinch.
McBendy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Liddel slips a jab and a cross from McBendy.
Liddel has a takedown stuffed.
McBendy fails with the takedown.#TD#
Liddel scores with a takedown into McBendy's guard.
Chuck Liddel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBendy looking to control.
#T1#
Liddel is looking to work some ground and pound but McBendy has wrist control.
Liddel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Liddel would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
McBendy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Liddel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McBendy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McBendy is trying to control the position but Liddel postures up. #SUB2#
McBendy looking for a guillotine here but Liddel defends easily.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Liddel lands a couple of elbows.
McBendy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Liddel 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. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Liddel shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Liddel was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
McBendy is not content to let Liddel control the position. #T3#
McBendy is looking to reverse the position.
Liddel prevents McBendy from escaping the position.
Liddel working the head and body with strikes.
Liddel wants to stand but McBendy is controlling his arm.#SUB#
Liddel tries for a kimura but McBendy is defending well.
McBendy gets back to half guard.#T4##SUB#
Liddel seems to be working for a kimura but McBendy defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Liddel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McBendy is just riding it out for now. Liddel eventually gives up the hold.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McBendy trying to control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chuck Liddel showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Liddel 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Chuck Liddel!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Chuck Liddel!
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Chuck Liddel!
Chuck Liddel wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 944 Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2019 |
#R1#
McBendy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Oooos swivels and escapes.#CL#
Oooos has McBendy up against the cage in a clinch.
McBendy working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Oooos breaks from the clinch.
Oooos misses with an uppercut. McBendy saw that one coming.
Oooos looks for a takedown but McBendy sprawls well.
McBendy shoots in looking for a takedown but Oooos manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McBendy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Oooos throws a big counter combination but McBendy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Oooos misses with a series of wild punches.
McBendy unleashes a big counter combination but Oooos bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Oooos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Oooos lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #BC#
Oooos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oooos shoots in for a double leg but McBendy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T1#
McBendy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oooos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McBendy as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ey Oooos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oooos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McBendy slaps away a takedown attempt from Oooos, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Oooos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Oooos closes this distance looking for a takedown but McBendy circles away.
McBendy misses with a takedown attempt - Oooos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Oooos closes this distance looking for a takedown but McBendy circles away.#TD2#
McBendy closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Oooos did well to prevent McBendy getting side control.
Oooos tries to kick McBendy off in order to stand up. McBendy Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T2#
McBendy lands a few punches from side control.#SU2#
McBendy decides to take the fight back to the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McBendy has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Oooos counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Oooos will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McBendy up against the cage.
Oooos lands an elbow just above McBendy 's eye. #TD2#
McBendy pulls guard successfully.
McBendy controlling Oooos's posture.
McBendy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Oooos tries to stand but McBendy is controlling from the bottom.
McBendy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
McBendy sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#ES#
Oooos pushes McBendy off and gets back to his feet.
#CL#
Oooos gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Oooos pressing his opponent against the cage.
McBendy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Oooos leaning his opponent against the cage.
Oooos just leaning against McBendy, taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ey Oooos will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Oooos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McBendy as he avoids it easily.
McBendy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Oooos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McBendy somewhat.
McBendy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ey Oooos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Oooos is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McBendy's half guard.
McBendy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Oooos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Oooos's back!
Oooos is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBendy lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Oooos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McBendy on the ground.
McBendy just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T1##SUB2#
Oooos is looking to escape but he's done so without protecting himself and McBendy manages to counter with a nice rear naked choke! Oooos is in trouble and he's forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rubber McBendy!
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