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Event:
RRFC Challengers 28
Date: Feb 26, 2020 |
#R1#
Budinha moves in looking to clinch but McNabb pushes him off.
Budinha drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Budinha looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Budinha on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McNabb works the jab nicely.
McNabb misses with a wild body shot.
Budinha just misses with a punch to the body.
Budinha slips a jab and a cross from McNabb.
McNabb 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.
Marcos Budinha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McNabb fails to land with a series of punches.
Budinha chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Budinha lands with a kick to the temple. McNabb shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
McNabb lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Budinha tries to clinch up.
Budinha with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#CL#
McNabb tries to keep at a distance but Budinha has taken the fight into the clinch.
McNabb tries to break the clinch but Budinha is controlling the position.
Budinha trying to land knees to the body.
#T1#
McNabb wants to get back to striking at distance but Budinha won't allow it.
Budinha with a knee to the head.
Budinha creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McNabb's defenses.
McNabb can't break the clinch.
Budinha scores with a knee to the head.
McNabb lands a nice uppercut.
McNabb misses with a short punch on the inside.
Budinha is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Budinha is struggling to control the position.
Budinha putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McNabb in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Budinha missing with knees to the body.
Budinha looking to throw knees to the head but McNabb is blocking nicely.
Budinha scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Jimmy McNabb has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Budinha misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McNabb.
#T2#
Budinha throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McNabb blocks it with crossed arms.
Budinha keeps control of McNabb as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McNabb wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Budinha comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Budinha lands a good knee to the midsection. McNabb won't want to take too many of those.
Budinha manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Budinha has McNabb pressed against the cage, preventing McNabb from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McNabb has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Budinha creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McNabb's defenses.
McNabb is looking to break free of the clinch but Budinha has double underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McNabb as Budinha tries to tie him up.
McNabb wants to get back to striking at distance but Budinha won't allow it.
#T3#
McNabb tries to break the clinch but Budinha is controlling the position.
Knees to the body from Budinha.
McNabb lands an uppercut.
Budinha comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McNabb is looking to break free of the clinch but Budinha has double underhooks.
McNabb is looking to break free of the clinch but Budinha has double underhooks.
Knees to the body from Budinha.
Budinha is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McNabb is defending well for now.
Budinha gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Budinha lands a good knee to the midsection. McNabb won't want to take too many of those.
Budinha using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McNabb is trying to break free.
Budinha connects with a knee to the head.
McNabb tries to land knees in the clinch but Budinha avoids the damage to the body.
McNabb can't find room to land a body shot as Budinha controls the action.
#T4#
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!
Budinha unloads a knee to the mid-section. McNabb lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Budinha landing knees to the head.
McNabb can't find room to land a body shot as Budinha controls the action.
McNabb managing to block the knees to the body from Budinha.
Budinha throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McNabb blocks it with crossed arms.
McNabb is trying to break the clinch but Budinha is controlling him.
McNabb managing to block the knees to the body from Budinha.
McNabb on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McNabb dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Budinha misses with a knee to the head.
Budinha scores with a knee to the head.
McNabb tries to break the clinch but Budinha is controlling the position.
McNabb is trying to force a seperation but Budinha has the dominant position.
Budinha effectively controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcos Budinha dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy McNabb's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Budinha tries to close the distance and clinch up but McNabb swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McNabb looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McNabb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Budinha moves away.
McNabb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Budinha moves away.
Budinha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Budinha throws a quick inside leg kick.
Budinha lands a leg kick that knocks McNabb off balance momentarily.
McNabb throws a looping overhand right but Budinha ducks down to avoid it.
Budinha scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McNabb throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McNabb cracks a nice hook into Budinha's ribs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Budinha, right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNabb takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McNabb throws a hook but Budinha blocks it.
McNabb takes a kick to the side of the head.
McNabb rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Budinha moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Budinha is looking to counter the offense by McNabb and move into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Budinha tries to close the distance and clinch up but McNabb swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
McNabb lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Budinha circles away quickly and effectively.
Marcos Budinha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Budinha lands with a slapping head kick.
Budinha tries a head kick but it misses.
Budinha doesn't manage to clinch there - McNabb circles away.
McNabb throws a body punch but Budinha moves out of range.
Budinha avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McNabb has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Budinha is looking to clinch.
As Budinha backs off McNabb throws a huge counter combo but Budinha manages to avoid it all.
Budinha scores with a head kick. McNabb tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
McNabb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Budinha.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Budinha fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McNabb has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McNabb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Budinha wants to clinch up but McNabb keeps it at a distance.
McNabb has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Budinha.
McNabb's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Some wild striking there from McNabb.
#T2#
Budinha throws a head kick that half lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from McNabb does no damage. #CL#
Budinha fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McNabb, pushing him back against the cage.
Budinha connects with a nasty looking knee right to McNabb's face.
Budinha landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McNabb blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Budinha on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Budinha is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McNabb is defending well for now.
Budinha unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Budinha utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McNabb tries to break free but Budinha pushes him back against the cage.
A knee to the head by Budinha.
#T3#
McNabb avoiding damage as Budinha throws knees to the body.
McNabb has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Marcos Budinha has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McNabb is looking to break free of the clinch but Budinha has double underhooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McNabb tries to land knees in the clinch but Budinha avoids the damage to the body.
Nice elbow from Budinha.
Budinha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McNabb can do to turn this around?
Budinha tries to land knees in the clinch but McNabb avoids the damage to the body.
Budinha tries to land knees in the clinch but McNabb avoids the damage to the body.
Budinha manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nice elbow from Budinha.
McNabb wants to break the clinch but can't.
McNabb is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T4#
Budinha using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Budinha lands an elbow just above McNabb 's eye.
Budinha working McNabb over with knees to the body.
McNabb wants to break free but Budinha has control.
A knee to the head by Budinha.
Budinha crunches a lovely knee into McNabb's ribcage.
McNabb is breathing heavily.
McNabb is trying to push Budinha away but Budinha has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McNabb wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Budinha lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McNabb tries to circle away but Budinha has him pinned against the cage.
Budinha on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Budinha lands a good knee to the midsection. McNabb won't want to take too many of those.
Budinha using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Budinha is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McNabb is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcos Budinha dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy McNabb's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
McNabb has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Budinha.
McNabb misses with a wild combination.
McNabb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Budinha doesn't manage to clinch there - McNabb circles away.
McNabb takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Budinha turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Budinha wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Budinha fails with an attempt to clinch.
Budinha lands a leg kick that knocks McNabb off balance momentarily.
Budinha staying out of range there.
Budinha delivers a nice body kick.#T1#
McNabb misses with a body shot.
Budinha throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McNabb's head.
McNabb's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Budinha connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McNabb scrambles back to his feet.
Marcos Budinha is winning the standup battle so far.
McNabb circles away from the clinch attempt.
McNabb is looking for the big counter here.
Budinha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Budinha throws a head kick that misses.
McNabb is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Budinha with a body shot.
McNabb jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McNabb misses with a shot to the body
and Budinha counters with a nice body kick.
Budinha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McNabb misses the jab.
McNabb throws a jab when Budinha was well out of range.
No joy there for Budinha, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McNabb will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McNabb takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Budinha is looking to clinch.
Budinha lands with a nice combination. McNabb backs away looking to recover.
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!
A swing and a miss from McNabb.
McNabb circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Budinha, right into the meat.
McNabb lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Budinha circles away quickly and effectively.
Budinha lands a front kick.
Budinha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Budinha throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McNabb's head.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McNabb tries to stall but Budinha uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Budinha landing knees to the head.
#ROC#
McNabb is rocked!
Budinha lands a big knee to the head and McNabb goes down! Budinha pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcos Budinha!
After winning the bout, Marcos Budinha thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 21
Date: Feb 02, 2020 |
#R1#
McNabb throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Savov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McNabb throws a nice looking combination but Savov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A head kick misses from Savov.
McNabb misses with a double jab
and Savov counters with an inside leg kick.
Jimmy McNabb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McNabb throws a right and a left that both miss.
And Savov counters with a quick kick to the body but McNabb blocks it.#CL#
Savov gets a clinch.
Savov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McNabb is defending well.
McNabb is trying to break free.
Savov prevents McNabb from breaking the clinch.
McNabb looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savov tries to pull guard but McNabb won't allow it.
#TD#
Savov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Savov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Savov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McNabb.
Savov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Savov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McNabb throws a big right hand that misses.
McNabb being controlled here momentarily.
Savov tries to strike from the bottom.
McNabb loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Savov keeping full guard, as McNabb tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jimmy McNabb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Savov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McNabb.
McNabb throws a right and a left that Savov avoids nicely.
Savov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McNabb misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T2#
McNabb misses with a double jab
and Savov counters with a nice leg kick.
McNabb throws a right and a left that both miss.
Savov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from McNabb. Savov does a little dance to reset his feet.
McNabb swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Savov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McNabb. #BC#
Savov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Savov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McNabb throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Savov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McNabb throws a left and a right that both miss
and Savov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Savov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McNabb manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That kick from Savov tenderised McNabb's leg. McNabb is trying to keep his angry face on.
Some wild striking there from McNabb.
#T3#
McNabb throws a right and a left that both miss.
McNabb misses with a hook to the body
and Savov counters with a flying knee. Nice.
McNabb misses with a lunging right hand
and Savov counters with a two punch combo.
A punch combination from McNabb misses.
McNabb misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
McNabb stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sava Savov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McNabb swings away with a body shot that misses
and Savov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McNabb throws a series of punches but Savov moves out of range.
Savov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McNabb.
A shot to the body from McNabb misses
and Savov counters with a nice low kick that buckles McNabb's knee momentarily.
Good leg kick by Savov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McNabb lands a slapping body shot.
McNabb throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As McNabb backs away, Savov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McNabb's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Savov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McNabb but McNabb pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've been informed that McNabb has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Savov avoids the body shot from McNabb.
Savov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McNabb looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McNabb throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Savov counters with a nice low kick that buckles McNabb's knee momentarily.
Savov doesn't manage to clinch there - McNabb circles away.
McNabb misses with a double jab.
Savov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McNabb throws a combination that misses
and Savov counters with a leg kick.
McNabb looks winded!
McNabb circles away from the clinch attempt.
McNabb misses with a left hand
and Savov finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
McNabb swings for the body but Savov moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Savov.
Savov throws a nice inside leg kick.
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 Sava Savov will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Savov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A combination from McNabb does no damage.
McNabb lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Savov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McNabb is fending him off so far but Savov persists. Nope, McNabb circles away and we're back to standing.
Savov avoids a punch combination nicely.
McNabb is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Savov rather than just go for the knockout.
McNabb swats away the attempt to clinch by Savov.
McNabb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McNabb ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNabb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savov moves away.
A punch combination from McNabb misses.
McNabb misses with a body shot.
Savov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McNabb.#T1#
McNabb throws a body punch but Savov moves out of range.
Savov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McNabb getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The fight stays on the outside here - Savov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McNabb throws a poor cross that misses
and Savov counters with a low kick, right behind McNabb 's knee.
Savov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McNabb as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sava Savov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McNabb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McNabb swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Savov counters with an inside leg kick.
McNabb throws a combination that misses
and Savov counters with an outside leg kick.
McNabb stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McNabb wants it to stay on the feet.
No joy there for McNabb, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McNabb closes the distance and lands a one-two.
McNabb is breathing heavily.#T2#
McNabb throws a combination that misses
and Savov counters with a nice body kick.
Savov wants to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McNabb throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Savov counters with a thumping low kick.
Jimmy McNabb seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Savov fails to land the takedown.
A combination from McNabb does no damage.
McNabb misses with a combination
and Savov counters with an outside leg kick.
Savov is looking to clinch.
As Savov backs off McNabb throws a huge counter combo but Savov manages to avoid it all.
McNabb swats away the attempt to clinch by Savov.#T3#
McNabb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McNabb misses with a two punch combination.
Savov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Savov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McNabb swings for the body but Savov moves out of range.
No luck for Savov with that takedown attempt.
McNabb looks to score with a jab to the body but Savov is just out of range.
McNabb falls off balance throwing a combination
and Savov counters with a leg kick.
McNabb fails to land with a series of punches.
Savov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The fight stays on the outside here - Savov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
McNabb throws a hook but Savov avoids it easily.#CL#
Savov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Savov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McNabb's efforts to push away.
Savov lands a knee to the body.
Savov goes for a takedown attempt but McNabb pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Savov tries to clinch up
and McNabb counters with a three punch combo that has Savov backing up. Savov nods at McNabb to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McNabb throws a sloppy body shot
and Savov counters with a nice leg kick.
Savov throws a head kick that half lands.
Savov is looking to clinch but McNabb is avoiding it.
McNabb let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sava Savov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Savov slips under a jab.
As McNabb backs away, Savov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy McNabb showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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#
McNabb throws a hook but Savov avoids it easily.
Savov quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Savov shoots in for a takedown but McNabb shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McNabb throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Savov counters with a good low kick that McNabb was not able to check.
McNabb displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Savov.
A shot to the body from McNabb misses
and Savov counters with a good low kick that McNabb was not able to check.
McNabb fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McNabb swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNabb throws a series of punches but Savov avoids them all with ease.
McNabb takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McNabb misses with a looping left.
Savov looks for a takedown but McNabb sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sava Savov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McNabb avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T1#
McNabb throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Savov.
McNabb throws a right hand that misses
and Savov counters with a nice low kick that buckles McNabb's knee momentarily.
McNabb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Savov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McNabb misses with a wild body shot.
McNabb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McNabb manages to circle out of the way.
McNabb misses with a jab, cross combination.
Savov lands a nice looking kick to the body. McNabb takes a step back to recover.
McNabb misses with a wild body shot.
Savov tries to clinch but McNabb moves out of range.
Savov has a takedown stuffed.
Savov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#T2#
Savov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McNabb fails to land with a series of punches.
Savov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice sprawl there from McNabb as Savov shoots in.
McNabb has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Savov.
McNabb misses with a body punch
and Savov counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McNabb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savov moves away.
Savov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McNabb's head.
Savov slips under a jab from McNabb.
McNabb swats away the attempt to clinch by Savov.
Savov tries to clinch but McNabb is having none of it. #T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Savov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A punch combination from McNabb misses.
McNabb lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Savov circles away quickly and effectively.
As McNabb tries to get set, Savov tries to push him back and clinch up but McNabb manages to avoid the attempt.
McNabb has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Savov.
Savov shoots for a takedown but McNabb saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Savov is looking to clinch.
McNabb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savov manages to avoid it.
It looked like Savov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Savov tries to close the distance and clinch up but McNabb swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McNabb has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McNabb throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Savov counters with a nice low kick that buckles McNabb's knee momentarily.
McNabb swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As McNabb looks to move away, Savov throws a big counter combo but McNabb just gets out of the way.
McNabb fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McNabb misses with a combination
and Savov counters with a two punch combo. #T4#
Savov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McNabb throws a combination that misses
and Savov counters with a low kick, right behind McNabb 's knee.
Savov scores with a kick to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savov tries to clinch but McNabb is having none of it.
Despite the aggression on McNabb's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McNabb tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McNabb swats away the attempt to clinch by Savov.
Savov fails with an attempt to clinch.
McNabb falls off balance throwing a combination
and Savov counters with a low kick, right behind McNabb 's knee.
Some wild striking there from McNabb.
McNabb just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSavov.
Savov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
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 Sava Savov.
I think Savov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 15, 2020 |
#R1#
Rubanok fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rubanok wants to clinch
and McNabb counters with a three punch combo that has Rubanok backing up. Rubanok nods at McNabb to acknowledge the strikes.#ROC#
Rubanok is rocked!
McNabb swinging wildly here.
McNabb looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rubanok throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from McNabb misses.
And Rubanok tries to counter it with a takedown but McNabb pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rubanok misses with a wild combination.
McNabb is looking for a counter combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from McNabb. Rubanok does a little dance to reset his feet.
McNabb goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rubanok is still on wobbly legs! Can McNabb finish him?
McNabb feints with a jab and clips Rubanok right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Rubanok is sent crashing into the canvas and McNabb leaps in for the kill! Rubanok tries to get to his feet but McNabb is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Rubanok is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy McNabb!
A very excited looking Jimmy McNabb rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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