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Event:
APEX 7
Date: Feb 15, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
McCarthy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sheeran was covering up waiting for the punch and McCarthy finishes the takedown easily into guard.
McCarthy throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Sheeran had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McCarthy defends it easily.#SUB#
Sheeran looking for a guillotine here but McCarthy defends easily.
McCarthy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sheeran. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McCarthy is in close to Sheeran's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheeran can't keep his opponent in guard - McCarthy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Sheeran actively working from the bottom here.
Sheeran is pressing down on McCarthy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
McCarthy is in close to Sheeran's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McCarthy working some strikes from top position.
McCarthy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
McCarthy connects with a couple of short punches.
McCarthy has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA London. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
McCarthy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McCarthy throws a big right hand that misses.
Sheeran working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McCarthy.
Sheeran keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully.
Sheeran 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#
Sheeran is trying to control. McCarthy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sheeran is nestled in close to McCarthy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McCarthy is refusing to be controlled, as Sheeran sits in half guard. #T2#
McCarthy is looking to improve his position.
McCarthy wants to get back to his feet.
Sheeran performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sheeran wants to take a breather but McCarthy is having none of it.
Sheeran controlling the pace.
McCarthy is trying is best to control the position here.
McCarthy is trying to stand.
McCarthy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T3#
Sheeran thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McCarthy's head.
Sheeran trying to mount his opponent but McCarthy defends it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice takedown defense from Sheeran. No joy for McCarthy on that attempt.
McCarthy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sheeran sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sheeran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sheeran changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2#
McCarthy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
McCarthy looks winded!
Sheeran is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
McCarthy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sheeran looking to hit a scissor sweep but McCarthy is one step ahead there. #T4##SUB#
Sheeran looking for a guillotine here but McCarthy defends easily.
#SUB#
Sheeran is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McCarthy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sheeran not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McCarthy chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Sheeran is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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 Ben Sheeran will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
McCarthy fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Sheeran gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McCarthy wants to control from the top but Sheeran keeps moving. #SUB#
Sheeran escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McCarthy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sheeran wants to sweep here but McCarthy controlling him for the moment. #T1#
McCarthy lands a couple of digs.
Sheeran bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McCarthy's guard. #REVR#
McCarthy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McCarthy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sheeran's guard. #REVB#
McCarthy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sheeran's head.
Sheeran looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Sheeran is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! McCarthy has his hands clasped together but Sheeran extends and breaks McCarthy's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Sheeran.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ben Sheeran!
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Event:
APEX 6
Date: Feb 08, 2020 |
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Event:
APEX 5
Date: Feb 01, 2020 |
#R1#
McCarthy fails with the takedown
and Tun counters with a straight right hand.
McCarthy throws a hook but Tun avoids it easily.#TD#
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
McCarthy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McCarthy throwing shots but Tun is blocking nicely.
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. McCarthy connects with a nice short shot to Tun's temple.
McCarthy is keen to just control but Tun is a slippery customer.
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.
McCarthy trying to mount his opponent but Tun defends it.
Tun avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McCarthy.
McCarthy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tun's head.
McCarthy 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.#T1#
McCarthy wants to pass to mount but Tun is defending the position.
McCarthy thows a huge punch but Tun dodges it nicely.
McCarthy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McCarthy is keen to just control but Tun is a slippery customer.
McCarthy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tun with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McCarthy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tun taking some punishment here, with McCarthy in his half guard.
Tun trying to hold on to McCarthy's head to control him but McCarthy postures up.
Tun keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McCarthy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
McCarthy lands strikes from half guard.
McCarthy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McCarthy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tun keeps working.
Tun tries to get to full guard but McCarthy has control of the leg.
McCarthy trying to control from half guard but Tun is working away.
McCarthy throwing shots but Tun is blocking nicely.
Tun avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McCarthy.
McCarthy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tun is trying to maintain the position but McCarthy is very close to passing his half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tun can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
McCarthy throwing shots but Tun is blocking nicely.
McCarthy is looking to take a break and control but Tun is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tun has hold of McCarthy's hands but McCarthy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McCarthy thows a huge punch but Tun dodges it nicely.
McCarthy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tun avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McCarthy.
McCarthy wants to pass to mount but Tun is defending the position.
McCarthy is working hard here to advance position.
McCarthy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
Tun keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tun avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McCarthy.
McCarthy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tun tries to get to full guard but McCarthy has control of the leg.
McCarthy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McCarthy prevents Tun from improving his position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A shot to the liver by Tun. Beautiful body shot.
McCarthy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tun lands with a nice combination. McCarthy backs away looking to recover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean McCarthy dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
McCarthy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tun counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
McCarthy clinches up against the cage.
McCarthy wants to take the fight to the mat but Tun manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from McCarthy.
Tun misses with some punches.
McCarthy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tun is looking to control McCarthy's arms but McCarthy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tun has his back to the cage. #TD#
McCarthy has Tun pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. McCarthy pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Tun tumbling to the mat - McCarthy dives into Tun's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McCarthy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McCarthy trying to control but Tun is working from the bottom.
Tun really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McCarthy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tun looking to hit a scissor sweep but McCarthy is one step ahead there. #T1#
Tun keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully.
McCarthy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tun keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McCarthy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McCarthy postures up in Tun's guard and throws a big left but Tun blocks it.
McCarthy scoring with some ground and pound.
McCarthy wants to control from the top but Tun keeps moving. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McCarthy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McCarthy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tun scores with the left hand. McCarthy knows he should have avoided that one.
Tun works over McCarthy's head and body with a nice combination.
Tun lands a nice hook to McCarthy's body. McCarthy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McCarthy closes the distance but Tun moves to the side
and Tun counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McCarthy shoots in looking for a takedown. Tun tries to sprawl out of it but McCarthy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tun manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean McCarthy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tun throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3#
Tun lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McCarthy backs up against the cage.
Tun scores with a decent looking hook.#ROC2#
McCarthy is rocked!
McCarthy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tun counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Oh McCarthy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McCarthy gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Tun gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jt Tun!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 25, 2020 |
#R1#
BeatTrain shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McCarthy defends it nicely.
McCarthy keeps the fight on the outside.
McCarthy moves out of range of the body kick.
McCarthy throws a counter combo.
McCarthy keeps the fight on the outside.
A slow jab from McCarthy misses its intended target. #CL2#
McCarthy clinches up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from McCarthy.
#TD2#
McCarthy successfully pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy keeping moving, preventing BeatTrain from controlling successfully. #T1#
McCarthy looking for a sweep. Not yet McCarthy, not yet.
BeatTrain wants to control from the top but McCarthy keeps moving.
McCarthy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
McCarthy closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McCarthy goes for a takedown in the clinch but BeatTrain prevents it.
McCarthy just leaning against BeatTrain, taking a breather. #TD2#
McCarthy is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. BeatTrain can't fight it off and eventually McCarthy manages to take the fight to the floor. BeatTrain looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McCarthy wanted to stand there but BeatTrain had control of the position.
McCarthy looking to pass the guard.
BeatTrain trying to control the position.
#T3#
McCarthy advances to half guard.
BeatTrain trying to hold on to McCarthy's head to control him but McCarthy postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
BeatTrain misses with some strikes from the bottom.
McCarthy stalling.
BeatTrain blocking the ground and pound attempt from McCarthy. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McCarthy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McCarthy lands strikes from half guard.
McCarthy wants to stand but BeatTrain has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
BeatTrain is trying to maintain the position but McCarthy is very close to passing his half guard.
BeatTrain regains full guard. Nicely done.
BeatTrain looking to control but McCarthy passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
BeatTrain is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean McCarthy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
BeatTrain shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
BeatTrain moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
McCarthy jumps into guard, dragging BeatTrain to the mat.
McCarthy is trying to hold BeatTrain in close to prevent damage but BeatTrain has managed to pass into half guard.
BeatTrain seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McCarthy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McCarthy tries to kick BeatTrain off but BeatTrain keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
BeatTrain tries to stand and escape but McCarthy is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy tries to get to full guard but BeatTrain has control of the leg.
McCarthy is looking to control BeatTrain's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McCarthy avoid being mounted?#T1##SUB#
BeatTrain is looking for a kimura but McCarthy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for BeatTrain to get the leverage.
McCarthy wants to control but BeatTrain is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
McCarthy throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. BeatTrain tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. McCarthy is in BeatTrain's guard.#ES#
BeatTrain has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. McCarthy is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD#
BeatTrain pulls McCarthy into guard.
BeatTrain working a defensive guard here.
McCarthy's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
McCarthy passes BeatTrain's left leg - he's now in half guard.
BeatTrain is trying to stand.
BeatTrain wants to control the action here but instead McCarthy manages to pass to full mount!
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!#SUB2#
McCarthy wants to finish this one by submission but BeatTrain is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from McCarthy.
McCarthy avoids the attempt from BeatTrain to control.
Sean McCarthy has got the better of the ground game so far.
McCarthy landing strikes from the mount and BeatTrain is in trouble! #T3#
BeatTrain is squirming around, avoiding McCarthy's attempts to control the action.
A nice elbow there by McCarthy.
McCarthy controlling from mount.
McCarthy working away from the top, dropping strikes.
BeatTrain really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T4#
BeatTrain is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
BeatTrain looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
McCarthy is punishing BeatTrain with some ground and pound.
McCarthy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
BeatTrain prevents McCarthy from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
McCarthy has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, BeatTrain has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
McCarthy looking to break BeatTrain's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. BeatTrain remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise McCarthy will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean McCarthy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
BeatTrain will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
BeatTrain tries to keep at a distance but McCarthy has taken the fight into the clinch.
McCarthy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. BeatTrain fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from BeatTrain is defended easily by McCarthy.
McCarthy throws a big counter head kick but BeatTrain avoids it with no problem.#TD2#
McCarthy shoots in and gets a takedown into BeatTrain's guard.#ES#
BeatTrain has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. McCarthy is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BeatTrain is pressed up against the cage. McCarthy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag BeatTrain down to the mat. BeatTrain avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McCarthy scores with a body shot.
#T1#
McCarthy falls off balance throwing a combination
and BeatTrain counters with a one-two to the body.
McCarthy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from BeatTrain.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack BeatTrain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCarthy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
BeatTrain looks to land a body kick but McCarthy moved away.
BeatTrain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
BeatTrain tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCarthy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McCarthy steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
McCarthy clinches.
McCarthy just leaning against BeatTrain, taking a breather.
BeatTrain tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McCarthy tries to pull guard but BeatTrain won't allow it.
#T2##TD2#
McCarthy gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB#
BeatTrain is looking for a triangle but McCarthy pushes his legs off easily.
BeatTrain being controlled here, momentarily.
McCarthy wants to control from the top but BeatTrain keeps moving.
BeatTrain has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
McCarthy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
McCarthy 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.
McCarthy passes into half guard.
BeatTrain moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McCarthy trying to control but BeatTrain is working from the bottom.
BeatTrain wants to sweep but no luck.
McCarthy sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McCarthy keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
McCarthy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
McCarthy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No luck for McCarthy with that takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean McCarthy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McCarthy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean McCarthy!
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