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Event:
Pitbull XV
Date: Jan 24, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 11 losses; Paddy Mcgillicutty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 13 losses; Kron Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Eddie Farnsworth and Chad Campbell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Gracie looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (0) vs (2) Gracie#SUB#
Mcgillicutty looking for subs off his back but Gracie has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Mcgillicutty is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Mcgillicutty looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie prevents Mcgillicutty from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty looking for a kimura from the bottom but Gracie passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (0) vs (5) Gracie
Gracie wants to control but Mcgillicutty is keeping him busy. #T1#
Gracie just content to control the position.
Mcgillicutty tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Mcgillicutty is trying to improve his position.
Mcgillicutty is working hard here to advance position.#T2##T3#
Mcgillicutty manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (2) vs (5) Gracie#SUB#
Mcgillicutty is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Mcgillicutty eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Mcgillicutty is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Mcgillicutty is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Mcgillicutty is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Mcgillicutty.
#T4##SUB#
Mcgillicutty is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Mcgillicutty is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mcgillicutty.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mcgillicutty's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mcgillicutty's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mcgillicutty (2) vs (9) Gracie
Gracie controlling from the back.
Mcgillicutty wants to escape the position.
#T5#
Mcgillicutty might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Mcgillicutty manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gracie's guard. Nice work there by Mcgillicutty.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (4) vs (9) Gracie#SUB#
Mcgillicutty drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gracie dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (4) vs (11) Gracie#T6#
Mcgillicutty looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Mcgillicutty is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gracie has passed into half guard!
#SUB#
Mcgillicutty is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Mcgillicutty is defending well.
Mcgillicutty tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.#T7##SUB#
Mcgillicutty with the active half guard here but Gracie passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (4) vs (14) Gracie
Gracie staying calm.
Mcgillicutty tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
Mcgillicutty is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Gracie is staying tight to Mcgillicutty's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T8#
Mcgillicutty tries to improve position but can't.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mcgillicutty keeps working.
Mcgillicutty gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gracie prevents Mcgillicutty from improving his position.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie controlling the pace. #T9##SUB#
Mcgillicutty looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mcgillicutty tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty looking for subs from the bottom but Gracie mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (4) vs (17) Gracie
Mcgillicutty is breathing heavily.
Gracie controlling his opponent.
Mcgillicutty is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.
Mcgillicutty wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Mcgillicutty (4) vs (20) Gracie
Gracie biding his time, controlling Mcgillicutty. #T10#
Gracie has the hooks in. Mcgillicutty is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Gracie controlling the position well here. Mcgillicutty rolled but Gracie kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Mcgillicutty tries to escape but Gracie has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Gracie is riding his opponent, not letting Mcgillicutty buck him off.
Gracie has the hooks in. Mcgillicutty is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T11##SUB2#
Gracie has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Mcgillicutty is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Good control from Gracie.#T12#
Mcgillicutty rolls, trying to escape but Gracie keeps control of the position.
Gracie biding his time, looking for the opening.
Mcgillicutty rolls, trying to escape but Gracie keeps control of the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Mcgillicutty is in bad spot here.
What can Mcgillicutty do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T13#
Mcgillicutty tries to roll but Gracie sticks to his back.
Good control from Gracie.
Mcgillicutty tries to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
It looks like Gracie might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T14#
Mcgillicutty can't escape the position.
Gracie doesn't have the hooks in and Mcgillicutty manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (6) vs (20) Gracie#SUB#
Mcgillicutty drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gracie looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gracie looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gracie! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mcgillicutty (6) vs (24) Gracie
Gracie controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcgillicutty is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gracie sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Mcgillicutty looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie wins on points by 24 to 6.
Kron Gracie thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Pitbull XIII
Date: Jan 16, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 11 losses; Paddy Mcgillicutty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 12 losses; Kron Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Lou da Vinci and Dean Styles.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Gracie gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mcgillicutty to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (2) vs (0) Gracie#SUB#
Mcgillicutty drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gracie dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (2) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Mcgillicutty had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gracie is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mcgillicutty. Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (2) vs (5) Gracie
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Mcgillicutty tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Mcgillicutty manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gracie's best efforts.
Mcgillicutty's coaches at HELLCADEMY have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty looking for submissions off his back.
Mcgillicutty gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Mcgillicutty is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Mcgillicutty is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Mcgillicutty looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Mcgillicutty looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gracie has picked Mcgillicutty up and slammed him! Mcgillicutty can't keep hold of the triangle and Gracie manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (2) vs (8) Gracie
Mcgillicutty might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Mcgillicutty is looking to reverse the position.
Mcgillicutty is working hard here to advance position.
Mcgillicutty manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (4) vs (8) Gracie#SUB#
Mcgillicutty is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Mcgillicutty eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Mcgillicutty is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Mcgillicutty is breathing heavily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mcgillicutty trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it. #SUB#
Mcgillicutty is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Mcgillicutty eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie controlling the position well. #SUB#
Mcgillicutty has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Gracie defend it? Mcgillicutty steps over the head and cranks it - Gracie is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Mcgillicutty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paddy Mcgillicutty!
Paddy Mcgillicutty spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
Pitbull XI
Date: Jan 09, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 10 losses; Paddy Mcgillicutty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Gillechriosd McCoy!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Bruno Lombardi and Joseph Jones.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
McCoy gets a clinch.
McCoy stops a takedown attempt from Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
McCoy has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Mcgillicutty is trying to keep an underhook but McCoy manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (0) vs (2) McCoy
McCoy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Mcgillicutty looking for subs from the bottom but McCoy mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (0) vs (5) McCoy
McCoy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mcgillicutty is desperately trying to improve his position but McCoy has a good base and remains in mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCoy fails to move to back control.
Mcgillicutty keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T1#
McCoy content just to control the position here.
Mcgillicutty is squirming around, avoiding McCoy's attempts to control the action.
McCoy controlling the position easily from mount.
Mcgillicutty sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Mcgillicutty tries to get to full guard but McCoy has control of the leg. #SUB#
Mcgillicutty looking for subs from the bottom but McCoy mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (0) vs (8) McCoy
Mcgillicutty can't escape the position.
Mcgillicutty slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
McCoy sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mcgillicutty tries to roll over but McCoy keeps him under control.#T3#
Mcgillicutty is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mcgillicutty wants to improve his position but McCoy is controlling well.
Still in half guard, McCoy seems content to control.
Mcgillicutty trying to get back to full guard but McCoy takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (0) vs (11) McCoy
Mcgillicutty really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Mcgillicutty gets back to half guard.
Mcgillicutty makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mcgillicutty.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McCoy passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (0) vs (14) McCoy
Mcgillicutty tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McCoy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mcgillicutty is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McCoy off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mcgillicutty (4) vs (14) McCoy#SUB#
Mcgillicutty 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, McCoy has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
McCoy tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Mcgillicutty is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T5##SUB#
McCoy defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
McCoy defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (4) vs (16) McCoy#SUB#
Mcgillicutty isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. McCoy stacks Mcgillicutty on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by McCoy! Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (4) vs (19) McCoy
Mcgillicutty tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T6#
McCoy controlling the position.
Mcgillicutty tries to buck McCoy off but McCoy is having none of it.
Mcgillicutty might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McCoy trying to control the position but Mcgillicutty is working away.
Mcgillicutty tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McCoy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T7#
Mcgillicutty being controlled for a moment.
Mcgillicutty sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McCoy pulls his head out easily.
Mcgillicutty is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T8#
Mcgillicutty tries to get to full guard but McCoy has control of the leg. #SUB#
Mcgillicutty actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and McCoy pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (4) vs (22) McCoy
Mcgillicutty is looking to get to half guard.#T9#
Mcgillicutty regains half guard.
Mcgillicutty trying to get back to full guard but McCoy takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (4) vs (25) McCoy
McCoy manages to capitalize on a mistake by Mcgillicutty to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Mcgillicutty (4) vs (28) McCoy
McCoy keeps control of the position as Mcgillicutty tries to break free.
What can Mcgillicutty do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
McCoy controlling well, preventing Mcgillicutty from escaping the position.
#T10#
Mcgillicutty breaks McCoy's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (6) vs (28) McCoy#SUB#
Mcgillicutty has gone for a leg lock! McCoy slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mcgillicutty's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (6) vs (30) McCoy#SUB#
Mcgillicutty has an active guard here but McCoy has managed to pass into half guard.
Mcgillicutty is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty with the active half guard here but McCoy passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (6) vs (33) McCoy
Mcgillicutty is looking to reverse the position.
McCoy is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Mcgillicutty tries to bench press McCoy off him but McCoy keeps the position. #T11#
The referee asks McCoy politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. McCoy prefers to stall for the moment though.
Mcgillicutty sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McCoy pulls his head out easily.
McCoy performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Mcgillicutty looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T12#
Mcgillicutty tries to regain full guard. Instead though, McCoy has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (6) vs (36) McCoy
Mcgillicutty really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mcgillicutty tries to improve his position but instead McCoy has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Mcgillicutty (6) vs (39) McCoy
Mcgillicutty can't escape the position.
#T13#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCoy controlling from the back.
McCoy keeps control of the position as Mcgillicutty tries to break free.
McCoy controls the position.
Mcgillicutty tries to escape the position.
McCoy is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
McCoy has the hooks in. Mcgillicutty is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T14#
McCoy trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Mcgillicutty doesn't escape.
McCoy is hanging on to Mcgillicutty's back as he tries to escape.
Mcgillicutty rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Mcgillicutty has a hand on McCoy's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. McCoy takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (6) vs (42) McCoy
Mcgillicutty is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcgillicutty wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Mcgillicutty (6) vs (45) McCoy
Mcgillicutty is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
And that's the end of the fight!
McCoy wins on points by 45 to 6.
Gillechriosd McCoy is the new super heavyweight champion!
Gillechriosd McCoy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Pitbull X
Date: Jan 05, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 22 losses; Cesare Borgia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 10 losses; Paddy Mcgillicutty!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Bruno Lombardi and Lou da Vinci.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Mcgillicutty throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Borgia tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mcgillicutty is in Borgia's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Borgia (0) vs (2) Mcgillicutty
Borgia has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Borgia looking to control.
Mcgillicutty controls from within his opponent's guard.
Borgia looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mcgillicutty tries to free his leg and advance position but Borgia is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Borgia trying to control the position here.
Borgia trying to keep a closed guard but Mcgillicutty is proving a slippery customer.
Mcgillicutty's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Borgia has Mcgillicutty pulled in close to control his posture.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Borgia keeping moving, preventing Mcgillicutty from controlling successfully. #T2#
Borgia pulls Mcgillicutty in to control the position.
Mcgillicutty passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (0) vs (5) Mcgillicutty
Borgia tries to buck Mcgillicutty off but Mcgillicutty is having none of it.
Borgia is trying to control Mcgillicutty's posture but Mcgillicutty avoids it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T3#
Borgia is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Borgia seems a little lost for a moment, as Mcgillicutty dominates the positioning.
You can see the frustration on Borgia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Borgia is trying to escape the position but Mcgillicutty is controlling the position.
Borgia is trying to improve his position.
Mcgillicutty just content to control the position.
Borgia tries to buck Mcgillicutty off but Mcgillicutty is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T5#
Mcgillicutty wants to lay and pray for a moment but Borgia keeps working.
Borgia can't do much from the bottom here.
Borgia is looking to regain half guard here but Mcgillicutty keeps moving and retains side control.
Borgia is working hard here to advance position.
Mcgillicutty slows the pace down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Borgia is trying to improve his position.#T7#
Borgia gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Borgia keeping hold of Mcgillicutty's head, controlling as best he can.
Mcgillicutty trying to control from half guard but Borgia is working away.
Borgia keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T8#
Borgia continues to stall.
Mcgillicutty with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Borgia is looking to improve his position.
Borgia trying to control but Mcgillicutty postures up.
#T9#
Mcgillicutty content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Borgia is looking to control Mcgillicutty's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Borgia avoid being mounted?
Borgia won't allow Mcgillicutty to pass to mount.
Borgia wants to control but Mcgillicutty is keeping busy.
#T10#
Mcgillicutty is looking to advance position but Borgia won't allow it.
Borgia wants to get back to full guard.
Mcgillicutty trying to control the pace.
Borgia is trying to get back to full guard.#T11#
Mcgillicutty is looking to advance position but Borgia won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Mcgillicutty seems content to control.
Mcgillicutty is looking to advance position but Borgia won't allow it. #T12#
Borgia is controlling Mcgillicutty's trapped leg to prevent Mcgillicutty from advancing to side control.
Mcgillicutty tries to pass to full mount but Borgia defends it. #SUB#
Borgia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mcgillicutty pulls his head out easily.
Borgia manages to get to full guard.
#T13#
Borgia pulls Mcgillicutty in close to his closed guard and prevents Mcgillicutty from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mcgillicutty seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Borgia controls Mcgillicutty momentarily but Mcgillicutty frees himself. #T14#
Borgia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Borgia has control of Mcgillicutty's left arm, preventing Mcgillicutty from doing any damage.
Borgia wants to sweep here but Mcgillicutty controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcgillicutty trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mcgillicutty wins on points by 5 to 0.
Paddy Mcgillicutty is the new super heavyweight champion!
Paddy Mcgillicutty decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Pitbull IX
Date: Jan 01, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 10 losses; Paddy Mcgillicutty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 28 losses; Rio Rolla!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Chad Campbell and Jorge Garcia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Rolla misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Mcgillicutty shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rolla napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mcgillicutty (4) vs (0) Rolla
Rolla tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mcgillicutty wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rolla is trying to escape the position but Mcgillicutty is controlling the position.
Rolla gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolla wants to get back to full guard.
Mcgillicutty slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Rolla looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Rolla wants to get back to full guard.
Mcgillicutty wants to control but Rolla is keeping him busy.
Rolla wants to sweep but Mcgillicutty has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (7) vs (0) Rolla
Rolla tries to bench press Mcgillicutty off him but Mcgillicutty keeps the position.
Rolla is trying to escape the position but Mcgillicutty is controlling the position. #T2#
Rolla is looking to regain half guard here but Mcgillicutty keeps moving and retains side control.
Mcgillicutty content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Rolla tries to bench press Mcgillicutty off him but Mcgillicutty keeps the position.
Rolla is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rolla is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rolla is still trying to improve position.
Rolla trying to control here.
#T3#
Well, if Mcgillicutty is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Rolla wants to improve his position but Mcgillicutty is controlling well.
Rolla moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rolla bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mcgillicutty's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (7) vs (2) Rolla
Mcgillicutty lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (9) vs (2) Rolla
Rolla wants to hit a sweep here but Mcgillicutty passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rolla there! Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (12) vs (2) Rolla
Mcgillicutty tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Rolla bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (12) vs (4) Rolla
Mcgillicutty is controlling Rolla's posture.
Mcgillicutty might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mcgillicutty wants to sweep but no luck.
Mcgillicutty working a defensive guard here.
Rolla's corner is telling him to maintain position.
It looks like Rolla might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T5#
Rolla looking to sit in guard and control but Mcgillicutty gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (14) vs (4) Rolla
Mcgillicutty trying to control but Rolla is working from the bottom.
Rolla bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mcgillicutty's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (14) vs (6) Rolla
Rolla tries to free his leg and advance position but Mcgillicutty is retaining full guard.
Rolla slips nicely into half guard.
Rolla wants to pass to mount but Mcgillicutty is defending the position. #SUB2#
Rolla is working for a kimura but Mcgillicutty is defending it quite comfortably.
Mcgillicutty is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T6##SUB2#
Rolla is looking for a kimura here.
Mcgillicutty won't allow Rolla to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty is defending against the submission attempts here by Rolla.
Rolla seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T7#
Rolla trying to mount his opponent but Mcgillicutty defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rolla seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mcgillicutty does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rolla tries to pass to full mount but Mcgillicutty defends it.
Rolla is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Mcgillicutty reverses the position - he's now on top in Rolla's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (16) vs (6) Rolla
Rolla wants to improve his position but instead Mcgillicutty has moved into half guard.
Rolla trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (19) vs (6) Rolla
Rolla is trying desperately to improve position.#T8#
Mcgillicutty wants to control the pace but Rolla is squirming around nicely.
Rolla tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mcgillicutty moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Mcgillicutty (22) vs (6) Rolla
You can see the frustration on Rolla's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Rolla felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Rolla looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Mcgillicutty trying to control momentarily.
#T9#
I would not like to be Rolla right now.
Mcgillicutty tries to get the hooks in deep but Rolla pushed the leg off.
Mcgillicutty gets his hands free as Rolla looks to control.
Mcgillicutty is hanging on to Rolla's back as he tries to escape.
Rolla breaks Mcgillicutty's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (22) vs (8) Rolla
Mcgillicutty pulls Rolla in close to prevent any damage.
Mcgillicutty is trying to control the position but Rolla postures up. #T10#
Rolla advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rolla trying to control from Mcgillicutty's half guard. Mcgillicutty has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Mcgillicutty keeping moving, preventing Rolla from controlling successfully.
Mcgillicutty looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rolla stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mcgillicutty swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rolla keeps trying to improve his position.
Rolla passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (22) vs (11) Rolla
Rolla tries to move to mount but Mcgillicutty blocks the move with his legs. #T11##SUB2#
Rolla tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rolla has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mcgillicutty prevents Rolla from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Rolla tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rolla trying to control the action but Mcgillicutty is working from the bottom. #T12#
Rolla tries to move to mount but Mcgillicutty blocks the move with his legs.
Mcgillicutty gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mcgillicutty (22) vs (13) Rolla
Rolla pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Mcgillicutty is trying desperately to improve position.
Mcgillicutty is squirming around, avoiding Rolla's attempts to control the action.
Mcgillicutty keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Mcgillicutty prevents Rolla from taking his back.
Mcgillicutty can't escape the position.
Rolla forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Mcgillicutty (22) vs (16) Rolla
Rolla is riding his opponent, not letting Mcgillicutty buck him off. #SUB2#
Rolla patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Rolla working for a choke but Mcgillicutty is defending well. #SUB2#
Rolla is looking for a rear naked choke here but Mcgillicutty reverses the position brilliantly into Rolla's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (24) vs (16) Rolla#T14#
Mcgillicutty won't allow Rolla to sweep him here.
Mcgillicutty is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rolla trying to control the position.
Rolla has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mcgillicutty has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (27) vs (16) Rolla
Rolla tries to bench press Mcgillicutty off him but Mcgillicutty keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Mcgillicutty takes the fight on points by 27 to 16.
Paddy Mcgillicutty decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Pitbull VIII
Date: Dec 29, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 10 losses; Paddy Mcgillicutty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 14 losses; Billy Riley!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Reed Andrews and Chad Campbell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Riley shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Mcgillicutty darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (2) vs (0) Riley
Mcgillicutty keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Riley keeping control of the position.
Riley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riley wants to control but Mcgillicutty is keeping busy.
#T1#
Riley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mcgillicutty stalling. #T2#
Riley wants to improve his position but Mcgillicutty is controlling well.
Riley controlling the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riley trying to control but Mcgillicutty postures up.
#T3#
Riley tries to get to full guard but Mcgillicutty has control of the leg.
Mcgillicutty wants to free his trapped foot but Riley is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Mcgillicutty is trying to control. Riley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Riley is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Riley tries to roll over but Mcgillicutty keeps him under control.#T5#
Mcgillicutty trying to mount his opponent but Riley defends it.
Riley is concentrating on defense, preventing Mcgillicutty from advancing position.
Riley tries to roll over but Mcgillicutty keeps him under control.
Riley is controlling Mcgillicutty's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T6#
Mcgillicutty perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Riley is looking for a sweep. Mcgillicutty is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Riley trying to control but Mcgillicutty postures up.
Mcgillicutty takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Riley is trying is best to control the position here. #T7#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T8#
Riley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Riley keeping hold of Mcgillicutty's head, controlling as best he can.
Mcgillicutty slows the pace down in half guard. #T9#
Riley is looking to improve his position.
Riley is refusing to be controlled, as Mcgillicutty sits in half guard.
Riley wants to control but Mcgillicutty is keeping busy.
Mcgillicutty performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T10#
Mcgillicutty looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Riley is looking for a sweep. Mcgillicutty is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mcgillicutty looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T11#
Riley preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Riley is trying to control but can't.
Mcgillicutty wants to free his trapped foot but Riley is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mcgillicutty controlling the pace. #T12#
Riley is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riley is looking for a sweep. Mcgillicutty is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mcgillicutty is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Riley desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Mcgillicutty controlling the action here.#T13#
Riley is looking to improve his position.
Riley preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T14#
Mcgillicutty wants to control but Riley is keeping him busy.
Riley is positioning himself well to prevent Mcgillicutty advancing to mount.
Well, if Mcgillicutty is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Mcgillicutty takes the fight on points by 2 to 0.
Paddy Mcgillicutty spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Billy Riley was interviewed post fight and said 'Shiiiiiit'. |
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Event:
Pitbull VI
Date: Dec 22, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 21 losses; Cesare Borgia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 10 losses; Paddy Mcgillicutty!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Steve Montenegro and Reed Andrews.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Mcgillicutty keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Borgia gets caught flat footed, as Mcgillicutty shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Borgia (0) vs (2) Mcgillicutty
Mcgillicutty passes Borgia's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mcgillicutty sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Borgia preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Mcgillicutty with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Borgia trying to control but Mcgillicutty postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Borgia's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Borgia is looking to improve his position.
Mcgillicutty content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
Borgia is trying to control but Mcgillicutty manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (0) vs (5) Mcgillicutty
Borgia is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Borgia tries to reverse the position but Mcgillicutty maintains control.
Mcgillicutty sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Borgia wants to hold on but Mcgillicutty pushes him away.
Borgia is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
Mcgillicutty controlling the position easily from mount.
Let's hope that Mcgillicutty has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T5#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Mcgillicutty.
Borgia wants to hold on but Mcgillicutty pushes him away.
Borgia is trying to escape the mount.
Mcgillicutty controlling his opponent.
Borgia really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T6#
Borgia tries to hold on but Mcgillicutty pushes him away.
Mcgillicutty can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Borgia is looking to escape.
Borgia sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mcgillicutty trying to control the pace. #T7#
Mcgillicutty's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Borgia is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcgillicutty controlling the action here.#T8#
Borgia controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Mcgillicutty seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Borgia trying to control but Mcgillicutty postures up.
#T9#
Borgia is pressing down on Mcgillicutty's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Borgia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Borgia is trying to control the position but Mcgillicutty postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Borgia holds on and takes a little breather.
Borgia looking for a sweep. Not yet Borgia, not yet.
Mcgillicutty's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T10#
Mcgillicutty trying to control but Borgia is working from the bottom.
Mcgillicutty wants to pass the guard but Borgia is keeping the position.
Borgia is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T11#
Mcgillicutty slips nicely into half guard.
Borgia wants to control but Mcgillicutty passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (0) vs (8) Mcgillicutty
Borgia wants to control but Mcgillicutty postures up.
Mcgillicutty controlling from side mount.
Mcgillicutty wants to control but Borgia is keeping him busy. #T12#
Mcgillicutty taking a breather here.
Borgia is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T13#
You can see the frustration on Borgia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mcgillicutty is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Borgia's shoulder. That is not cool. #T14#
You can see the frustration on Borgia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Borgia is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Borgia tries to bench press Mcgillicutty off him but Mcgillicutty keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Borgia is working hard here to advance position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mcgillicutty wins on points by 8 to 0.
Paddy Mcgillicutty tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
Pitbull IV
Date: Dec 15, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Paddy Mcgillicutty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ben Lauzon!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Lou da Vinci and David Schapiro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mcgillicutty defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lauzon.
Lauzon shoots in for a double leg but Mcgillicutty sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Mcgillicutty closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mcgillicutty (4) vs (0) Lauzon
Lauzon being controlled for a moment.
Lauzon wants to control but Mcgillicutty postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here as Mcgillicutty stalls from top position.#T1#
Lauzon can't do much from the bottom here.
Lauzon is being controlled here.
Lauzon can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Mcgillicutty has hold of Lauzon's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Lauzon seems comfortable defending it but Mcgillicutty has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Lauzon is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Lauzon is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Mcgillicutty couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paddy Mcgillicutty!
Paddy Mcgillicutty bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Pitbull I
Date: Dec 01, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 10 losses; Paddy Mcgillicutty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 16 losses; Benjamin Sisko!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Franklyn Lucas and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Mcgillicutty is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sisko's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (2) vs (0) Sisko
Sisko holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Sisko wants to improve his position but Mcgillicutty is controlling well.
Mcgillicutty content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mcgillicutty seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sisko for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sisko is trying to maintain the position but Mcgillicutty is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Mcgillicutty perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sisko is controlling Mcgillicutty's trapped leg to prevent Mcgillicutty from advancing to side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sisko wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sisko trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
Mcgillicutty content to control rather than advance.
Mcgillicutty'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.
Sisko trying to control but Mcgillicutty postures up.
#T3#
Mcgillicutty is looking to advance position but Sisko won't allow it.
Mcgillicutty perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mcgillicutty is looking to advance position but Sisko won't allow it. #T4#
Sisko is positioning himself well to prevent Mcgillicutty advancing to mount.
Mcgillicutty looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T5#
Sisko preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Sisko is trying to get back to full guard.
Mcgillicutty passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (5) vs (0) Sisko
Mcgillicutty controls the position from side control.#T6#
Mcgillicutty working away.#T7#
Sisko tries to bench press Mcgillicutty off him but Mcgillicutty keeps the position.
Sisko is being controlled here.
Sisko tries to bench press Mcgillicutty off him but Mcgillicutty keeps the position.
Mcgillicutty just content to control the position.
Sisko is looking for a sweep.#T8#
Mcgillicutty controls the position from side control.
Sisko is trying to control Mcgillicutty's posture but Mcgillicutty avoids it.
A lull in the action here as Mcgillicutty stalls from top position.#T9#
Sisko is looking for a sweep.
Mcgillicutty controls the position.
Sisko is trying to get back to half guard.#T10#
Mcgillicutty is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Sisko's shoulder. That is not cool.
Mcgillicutty wants to take a breather but Sisko manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Mcgillicutty.
Sisko wants to sweep but no luck. #T11#
Sisko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mcgillicutty preventing the sweep.
Sisko has control of Mcgillicutty's left arm, preventing Mcgillicutty from doing any damage.
Mcgillicutty sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mcgillicutty works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T12#
Sisko is in trouble now - Mcgillicutty has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (8) vs (0) Sisko
Mcgillicutty sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sisko stops Mcgillicutty from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T13#
Sisko wants to hold on but Mcgillicutty pushes him away.
Sisko stops Mcgillicutty from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Sisko tries to reverse the position but Mcgillicutty maintains control.#T14#
Mcgillicutty content just to control the position here.
Mcgillicutty tries to take Sisko's back but instead Sisko uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Mcgillicutty with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcgillicutty looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mcgillicutty takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Paddy Mcgillicutty was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
TWGC 43 (205lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Nov 01, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 9 losses; Paddy Mcgillicutty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 124 wins and 82 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mcgillicutty shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and Diesel counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (0) vs (2) Diesel
Diesel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mcgillicutty swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diesel controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mcgillicutty might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mcgillicutty seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Diesel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
It looks like Diesel might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcgillicutty looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
Mcgillicutty bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diesel's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (2) vs (2) Diesel
Mcgillicutty trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Diesel wants to sweep but no luck.
Diesel pulls Mcgillicutty in to control the position. #T3#
Mcgillicutty preventing the sweep.
Mcgillicutty engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Diesel seems keen to control Mcgillicutty's posture.
Mcgillicutty stopping the sweep attempt from Diesel.
Mcgillicutty stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diesel swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Mcgillicutty is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Diesel is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mcgillicutty slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Diesel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mcgillicutty's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (2) vs (4) Diesel#T5#
Mcgillicutty has Diesel pulled in close to control his posture.
Diesel stays in close to Mcgillicutty's body and controls the position.
Mcgillicutty is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Diesel sitting in guard here, content to control. #T6#
Mcgillicutty working a defensive guard but Diesel passes into half guard.
Diesel controlling the action here.
Mcgillicutty is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T7#
Diesel trying to pass the guard but Mcgillicutty defending well.
Diesel controlling the action here.
Mcgillicutty trying to hold on to Diesel's head to control him but Diesel postures up.
#T8#
Diesel keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mcgillicutty is trying to get back to full guard.
Mcgillicutty trying to control from the bottom.
Mcgillicutty keeping control of the position.
Diesel prevents Mcgillicutty from improving his position.#T9#
Diesel performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mcgillicutty works his way to full guard. Good work.#T10#
Mcgillicutty pulls Diesel in close to prevent any damage.
Diesel stays in close to Mcgillicutty's body and controls the position.
Mcgillicutty wants to improve his position but instead Diesel has moved into half guard.
#T11#
Mcgillicutty trying to control from the bottom.
Diesel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mcgillicutty is looking for a sweep. Diesel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T12#
Mcgillicutty won't allow Diesel to pass to mount.
Diesel is thwarting Mcgillicutty's attempts to control the position.
Diesel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mcgillicutty won't allow Diesel to pass to mount. #T13#
Diesel trying to control the pace.
Mcgillicutty trying to control from the bottom.
Diesel performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mcgillicutty has his hands clasped together around Diesel's back. He's all about the action.#T14#
Mcgillicutty has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diesel is working away from the top position though.
Diesel controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel wins on points by 4 to 2.
Kurt Diesel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TWGC 43 (205lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 9 losses; Paddy Mcgillicutty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 19 losses; Bráulio Etxeberria!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Dean Styles and Jonathan Paton.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Mcgillicutty shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Etxeberria napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mcgillicutty (4) vs (0) Etxeberria
Etxeberria manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mcgillicutty's best efforts.
Etxeberria has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Etxeberria is holding on to half guard well.
Etxeberria wants to get back to full guard.
Mcgillicutty wants to advance to full mount but Etxeberria doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Etxeberria wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgillicutty wants to pass the guard but Etxeberria is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Etxeberria is pulling down on Mcgillicutty's head to control his posture.
Mcgillicutty sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mcgillicutty tries to free his leg and advance position but Etxeberria is retaining full guard.
Mcgillicutty trying to control the position from guard on top but Etxeberria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcgillicutty is looking to advance position but Etxeberria has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mcgillicutty (4) vs (4) Etxeberria#T2#
Etxeberria controlling from the full mount.
Etxeberria avoids the attempt from Mcgillicutty to control.
Etxeberria fails to advance to Mcgillicutty's back.
Mcgillicutty is squirming around, avoiding Etxeberria's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Mcgillicutty tries to reverse the position but Etxeberria maintains control.
Mcgillicutty wants to hold on but Etxeberria pushes him away.
Mcgillicutty is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Etxeberria is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Etxeberria can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mcgillicutty is looking to escape.
Etxeberria pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T4#
Etxeberria controlling the position easily from mount.
Mcgillicutty tries to hold on but Etxeberria pushes him away.
Etxeberria controlling the pace for now.
Mcgillicutty tries to hold on but Etxeberria pushes him away. #T5#
Etxeberria controlling the pace for now.
Mcgillicutty is controlling an arm, preventing Etxeberria from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Mcgillicutty regains half guard.
Mcgillicutty trying to control from the bottom.
Etxeberria is trying to control. Mcgillicutty wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Mcgillicutty looking for submissions off his back.#T6#
Etxeberria trying to pass the guard but Mcgillicutty defending well. #SUB2#
Etxeberria is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mcgillicutty doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Etxeberria.
Mcgillicutty is looking to control Etxeberria's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mcgillicutty avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Etxeberria slows the pace down in half guard.
Etxeberria looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mcgillicutty keeping control of the position. #T8#
Etxeberria takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
It looks like Etxeberria might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Mcgillicutty is positioning himself well to prevent Etxeberria advancing to mount.
Mcgillicutty trying to control here.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mcgillicutty is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T9##SUB2#
Etxeberria is working for a submission of some sort.
Etxeberria trying to mount his opponent but Mcgillicutty defends it.
Etxeberria sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T10#
Mcgillicutty gets full guard.
Etxeberria is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Etxeberria trying to control but Mcgillicutty is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mcgillicutty holds on and takes a little breather.
Mcgillicutty might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T11#
Mcgillicutty is trying to keep Etxeberria in close.
Mcgillicutty seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Mcgillicutty keeping full guard, as Etxeberria tries to pass. #SUB2#
Etxeberria has gone for a leg lock! Mcgillicutty slips out almost immediately though and dives into Etxeberria's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (6) vs (4) Etxeberria#T12#
Mcgillicutty trying to control but Etxeberria is working from the bottom.
Etxeberria looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mcgillicutty is one step ahead there.
Etxeberria working a defensive guard but Mcgillicutty manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (9) vs (4) Etxeberria#T13#
Mcgillicutty trying to control the position but Etxeberria is working away.
Etxeberria is looking to reverse the position.
Etxeberria trying to remain calm as Mcgillicutty controls from the top position.
Etxeberria tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mcgillicutty wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Etxeberria keeps trying to improve his position.#T14#
Mcgillicutty staying calm.
Etxeberria tries to buck Mcgillicutty off but Mcgillicutty is having none of it.
Mcgillicutty wants to lay and pray for a moment but Etxeberria keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Mcgillicutty takes the fight on points by 9 to 4.
A very excited looking Paddy Mcgillicutty 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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Event:
TWGC 43 (205lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 23, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Paddy Mcgillicutty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ham Burger!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Bruno Lombardi and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Burger clinches. #TD#
Burger is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mcgillicutty is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Burger to the mat. Burger regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (2) vs (0) Burger
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcgillicutty controlling from the top position.
Mcgillicutty preventing the sweep.
Burger is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Burger wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Mcgillicutty is now in half guard.
Burger is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burger wants to get back to full guard.
Mcgillicutty wants to free his trapped foot but Burger is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Burger looking for subs from the bottom but Mcgillicutty mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (5) vs (0) Burger#T1#
Mcgillicutty controlling from the full mount.
Mcgillicutty trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Burger is trying desperately to improve position.
Burger stops Mcgillicutty from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T2#
Burger looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Mcgillicutty (8) vs (0) Burger
Burger is really stuck here.
Burger is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Burger is in bad spot here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcgillicutty keeps control of the position easily here as Burger tries to buck him off.
#T3##SUB#
Mcgillicutty working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Mcgillicutty is riding his opponent, not letting Burger buck him off.
Mcgillicutty'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.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Burger trying to control the position but Mcgillicutty manages to sink in the hooks.
I really don't envy Burger right now.
#SUB#
Mcgillicutty is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Burger is defending well though. Mcgillicutty let's go of the attempt for now.#T4#
Mcgillicutty is hanging on to Burger's back as he tries to escape.
Mcgillicutty is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
I really don't envy Burger right now.
Mcgillicutty wants to control but Burger is keeping busy.
Mcgillicutty has the hooks in. Burger is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Mcgillicutty controlling the positon.
Mcgillicutty tries to get the hooks in deep but Burger pushed the leg off.
Mcgillicutty seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T5##SUB#
Burger tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Mcgillicutty has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Burger is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paddy Mcgillicutty!
A less than humble Paddy Mcgillicutty misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
CFC CG LV 3
Date: Oct 05, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Paddy Mcgillicutty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Armad Bates!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Mcgillicutty scores with a takedown into Bates's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (2) vs (0) Bates
Bates is pulling down on Mcgillicutty's head to control his posture.
Mcgillicutty is pushing down on Bates's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bates is fighting to maintain full guard but Mcgillicutty has managed to sneak the leg through.
Well, if Mcgillicutty is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##T2#
Mcgillicutty is pressing down on Bates's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bates is holding on for now.
Mcgillicutty sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Mcgillicutty has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Bates is positioning himself well to prevent Mcgillicutty advancing to mount. #SUB#
Mcgillicutty is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mcgillicutty controlling the action here.#T5#
Bates is trying to maintain the position but Mcgillicutty is very close to passing his half guard.
Mcgillicutty is trying to control. Bates wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mcgillicutty sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bates is positioning himself well to prevent Mcgillicutty advancing to mount. #T6#
Mcgillicutty is keen to just control but Bates is a slippery customer.
Mcgillicutty controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcgillicutty'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.#T7#
Mcgillicutty seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bates for as long as he can get away with.#T8#
Mcgillicutty trying to mount his opponent but Bates defends it. #T9#
Bates is staying active underneath Mcgillicutty, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mcgillicutty is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bates is trying to maintain the position but Mcgillicutty is very close to passing his half guard.#T10#
Well, if Mcgillicutty is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bates wants to get back to full guard.
Bates keeping hold of Mcgillicutty's head, controlling as best he can. #T11#
Mcgillicutty performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcgillicutty prevents Bates from improving his position.#T12#
Mcgillicutty content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mcgillicutty stalling away here and it's allowed Bates to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Mcgillicutty 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. #T13#
Bates is trying to hold Mcgillicutty in close to prevent damage but Mcgillicutty has managed to pass into half guard.
Mcgillicutty is stalling here. Bates is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mcgillicutty seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bates has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mcgillicutty (2) vs (4) Bates
Mcgillicutty is trying to get back to half guard.
Mcgillicutty manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (4) vs (4) Bates#T14#
Mcgillicutty slows the pace down in half guard.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Mcgillicutty.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bates is not content to let Mcgillicutty control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Mcgillicutty gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Mcgillicutty takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
In his post fight interview, Paddy Mcgillicutty started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
CFC CG Las Vegas 2
Date: Sep 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Slim Perkins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Paddy Mcgillicutty!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Mcgillicutty shoots in and gets a takedown into Perkins's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Perkins (0) vs (2) Mcgillicutty
Mcgillicutty is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Perkins 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.
Mcgillicutty postures up.
#SUB#
Perkins looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mcgillicutty passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Perkins (0) vs (5) Mcgillicutty
Mcgillicutty trying to control the action but Perkins is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkins gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1#
Mcgillicutty trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Perkins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Perkins has his hands clasped together around Mcgillicutty's back. He's all about the action.
Perkins moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Perkins's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Mcgillicutty stands and throws Perkins's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Perkins (0) vs (8) Mcgillicutty#T2#
Mcgillicutty laying and praying for a moment but Perkins takes advantage and regains half guard.
Perkins is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perkins is positioning himself well to prevent Mcgillicutty advancing to mount. #T3#
Perkins trying to control here.
Perkins is pressing down on Mcgillicutty's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mcgillicutty sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Perkins wants to sweep but no luck.
Mcgillicutty wants to pass the guard but Perkins is keeping the position.#T4##SUB#
Perkins looking for a guillotine here but Mcgillicutty defends easily.
Perkins keeping moving, preventing Mcgillicutty from controlling successfully.
Perkins wants to sweep here but Mcgillicutty controlling him for the moment.
Mcgillicutty looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Perkins lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Perkins (2) vs (8) Mcgillicutty#T5#
Perkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mcgillicutty is keeping the position for now.
Perkins is looking to advance position but Mcgillicutty has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Perkins (2) vs (12) Mcgillicutty
Mcgillicutty seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Perkins is holding on tight.
Perkins tries to hold on but Mcgillicutty postures up.#T6#
Perkins is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Perkins is working hard here to advance position.
Mcgillicutty avoids the attempt from Perkins to control.
Perkins is trying desperately to improve position.#T7#
Mcgillicutty avoids the attempt from Perkins to control.
Mcgillicutty trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Perkins keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Perkins wants to control but Mcgillicutty is having none of it.#T8#
Mcgillicutty controlling the pace for now.
Perkins tries to improve his position but instead Mcgillicutty has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Perkins (2) vs (15) Mcgillicutty
Perkins trying to control the action but Mcgillicutty just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty has his arm under Perkins's chin here. Game over son! Mcgillicutty squeezes tightly and Perkins is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paddy Mcgillicutty!
Paddy Mcgillicutty spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
CFC CG Tokyo
Date: Sep 22, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Paddy Mcgillicutty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 53 losses; Ceph Alopodis!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Hirohito Nitta and Yuuki Gou.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Mcgillicutty shoots for a double leg takedown but Alopodis sprawls well. He's pushed Mcgillicutty's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Mcgillicutty shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mcgillicutty showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (2) vs (0) Alopodis#SUB2#
Alopodis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Alopodis looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Alopodis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Alopodis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Alopodis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1##SUB#
Mcgillicutty is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Mcgillicutty is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Alopodis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mcgillicutty pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Alopodis actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mcgillicutty has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (5) vs (0) Alopodis#SUB#
Mcgillicutty looking for a guillotine from mount but Alopodis is having none of it. #SUB#
Mcgillicutty jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Alopodis manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T2#
Alopodis is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mcgillicutty has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Mcgillicutty tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Mcgillicutty tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mcgillicutty has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Mcgillicutty is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Alopodis has escaped the position, nice work there.
Alopodis felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Alopodis tries to improve position but can't. #T3##SUB#
Mcgillicutty tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mcgillicutty has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Mcgillicutty wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Alopodis, who protects the arm well.
Alopodis tries to buck Mcgillicutty off but Mcgillicutty is having none of it.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty is trying to get an arm triangle but Alopodis is defending well.
Alopodis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mcgillicutty wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Mcgillicutty wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Alopodis, who protects the arm well.
Alopodis is looking for a sweep.
Alopodis manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Alopodis looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T4##SUB2#
Alopodis has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Mcgillicutty. Oh but Alopodis has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Mcgillicutty goes limp - he's gone! Alopodis jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ceph Alopodis!
Ceph Alopodis gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
CFC CG 41
Date: Sep 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Paddy Mcgillicutty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 11 losses; Jin Yi!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Mcgillicutty shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mcgillicutty showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (2) vs (0) Yi#SUB2#
Yi looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Mcgillicutty is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yi is just riding it out for now. Mcgillicutty eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Mcgillicutty is working for a kimura but Yi is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Yi looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Yi sees it coming and defends easily.#T1##SUB#
Mcgillicutty is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mcgillicutty. #SUB#
Mcgillicutty is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Yi sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yi has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Yi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mcgillicutty pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Yi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Yi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Yi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Yi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2##SUB#
Yi is defending against the submission attempts here by Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty wants to pass to mount but Yi is defending the position. #SUB#
Mcgillicutty is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mcgillicutty. #SUB2#
Yi actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Yi looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB#
Mcgillicutty is looking for a kimura here.
Yi wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Yi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty seems to be working for a kimura but Yi defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yi defends it well. #SUB#
Mcgillicutty is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Yi sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Yi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4##SUB#
Mcgillicutty is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yi is just riding it out for now. Mcgillicutty eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Yi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mcgillicutty pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Yi actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Yi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Yi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty wants to work for an arm triangle but Yi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T5##SUB#
Yi is defending against the submission attempts here by Mcgillicutty.
#SUB2#
Yi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mcgillicutty pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Yi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mcgillicutty pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Yi looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Yi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB2#
Yi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mcgillicutty pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Mcgillicutty wants to work for an arm triangle but Yi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Yi is defending against the submission attempts here by Mcgillicutty.
#T6##SUB#
Mcgillicutty is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Yi actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Yi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yi tries to roll over but Mcgillicutty keeps him under control.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty is trying to work for a kimura but Yi is defending well.
#SUB#
Mcgillicutty is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mcgillicutty. #SUB2#
Yi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mcgillicutty pulls his head out easily. #T7##SUB#
Mcgillicutty is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Yi looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Mcgillicutty is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Yi sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Yi looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Yi actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty is trying for a kimura here. Yi looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Mcgillicutty wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paddy Mcgillicutty!
After the fight, Paddy Mcgillicutty was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
CFC CG 40
Date: Sep 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 43 losses; Antonio Brown ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Paddy Mcgillicutty!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Mcgillicutty bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Brown (0) vs (4) Mcgillicutty#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brown is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mcgillicutty has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mcgillicutty in the domination position with Brown hanging on.#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty is trying to get an arm triangle but Brown is defending well. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty tries for a kimura but Brown is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brown knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1##SUB2#
Mcgillicutty swings around for an armbar but Brown sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mcgillicutty's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (4) Mcgillicutty#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brown is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brown is aware though and is defending well.
Brown is stalling in the full guard.
Mcgillicutty keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mcgillicutty swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brown pushes down on Mcgillicutty's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brown content to control rather than advance.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Mcgillicutty is defending well. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brown trying to mount his opponent but Mcgillicutty defends it.
Mcgillicutty wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown trying to mount his opponent but Mcgillicutty defends it.
Brown content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Brown prevents Mcgillicutty from improving his position.
Brown tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mcgillicutty knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily.
Mcgillicutty is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Mcgillicutty is defending well.
Mcgillicutty is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty looking for submissions off his back.
We've been hearing good reports from Brown 's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T4#
Brown looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mcgillicutty won't allow Brown to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mcgillicutty gets back to full guard.
Mcgillicutty keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brown is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5##SUB2#
Mcgillicutty throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brown looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brown can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brown wants to control from the top but Mcgillicutty keeps moving. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brown defends it easily.#T6##SUB2#
Mcgillicutty is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mcgillicutty keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY inform us that Mcgillicutty has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Brown 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.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mcgillicutty is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brown 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. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Brown trying to control but Mcgillicutty is working from the bottom.
Brown looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty looking for a guillotine here but Brown defends easily.
Brown controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mcgillicutty swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown trying to control but Mcgillicutty is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Brown got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mcgillicutty has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brown has managed to get both his arms back between Mcgillicutty's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty looking for a guillotine here but Brown defends easily.
#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty has his foot on Brown 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brown works his way back into a safe position though.#T8##SUB2#
Mcgillicutty looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mcgillicutty keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty looking for a guillotine here but Brown defends easily.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcgillicutty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brown defends it easily.#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty has his foot on Brown 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brown works his way back into a safe position though.#T9##SUB2#
Mcgillicutty looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Mcgillicutty is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brown gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brown stays in close to Mcgillicutty's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty looking for a guillotine here but Brown defends easily.
#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mcgillicutty looks winded!#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brown sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T10##SUB2#
Mcgillicutty is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brown is aware though and is defending well.
Brown controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Brown passes Mcgillicutty's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty looking for submissions off his back.
Brown moves into full mount! Mcgillicutty won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (5) vs (4) Mcgillicutty
Brown is looking to work his way around to Mcgillicutty's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Mcgillicutty is squirming around, avoiding Brown 's attempts to control the action.
Brown controlling the position easily from mount. #T11#
Mcgillicutty tries to reverse the position but Brown maintains control.
Mcgillicutty is squirming around, avoiding Brown 's attempts to control the action.
Mcgillicutty is looking to get to half guard.
Brown controlling from the full mount.
Mcgillicutty is working to get back to half guard.
Brown is trying to take his opponent's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcgillicutty is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T12#
Mcgillicutty sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Brown is looking to advance position but Mcgillicutty won't allow it.
Mcgillicutty regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Brown rolls with it to try and escape but Mcgillicutty cranks on the arm and Brown is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paddy Mcgillicutty!
Paddy Mcgillicutty decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
CFC CG NY 3
Date: Aug 31, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; Paddy Mcgillicutty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 42 losses; Antonio Brown !
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Anthony Taglia and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Brown bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mcgillicutty (0) vs (4) Brown
Mcgillicutty gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty actively working from the bottom here.
Brown is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mcgillicutty wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
Brown content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Mcgillicutty looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgillicutty won't allow Brown to pass to mount.
Brown wants to take a breather but Mcgillicutty is having none of it.
Mcgillicutty wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
Brown is looking to advance position but Mcgillicutty won't allow it. #T1##SUB#
Mcgillicutty looking for submissions off his back.
Mcgillicutty tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.
Brown looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Brown controlling the action here.
Brown wants to pass to mount but Mcgillicutty is defending the position. #T2##SUB#
Mcgillicutty looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Brown has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Mcgillicutty actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty actively working from the bottom here.
Mcgillicutty won't allow Brown to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mcgillicutty slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brown trying to control but Mcgillicutty is working from the bottom.
Brown sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3##SUB#
Mcgillicutty is looking for a triangle but Brown pushes his legs off easily.
Brown pushing down on Mcgillicutty's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Brown seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mcgillicutty does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Mcgillicutty looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mcgillicutty manages to get to full guard.
Brown is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Mcgillicutty looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Brown got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mcgillicutty has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brown has managed to get both his arms back between Mcgillicutty's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brown is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Mcgillicutty can't keep his opponent in guard - Brown advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Mcgillicutty looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mcgillicutty keeps working.
Brown prevents Mcgillicutty from improving his position.
Brown seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Mcgillicutty is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily. #T5##SUB#
Mcgillicutty looking for submissions off his back.
Mcgillicutty moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Mcgillicutty is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brown defends well.#SUB#
Brown got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mcgillicutty has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brown has managed to get both his arms back between Mcgillicutty's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brown wants to control from the top but Mcgillicutty keeps moving. #SUB#
Mcgillicutty is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Brown rolls with it to try and escape but Mcgillicutty cranks on the arm and Brown is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paddy Mcgillicutty!
Paddy Mcgillicutty decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
CFC CG 35
Date: Aug 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 18 losses; Shane Goble! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Paddy Mcgillicutty!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Goble shoots for a double leg takedown but Mcgillicutty sprawls well. He's pushed Goble's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Mcgillicutty shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mcgillicutty was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Goble (0) vs (4) Mcgillicutty#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Goble manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty is working for a kimura but Goble is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Goble is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mcgillicutty pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goble moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Goble working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mcgillicutty doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mcgillicutty manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Goble had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mcgillicutty defends it easily.#T1##SUB2#
Mcgillicutty thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Goble keeping full guard, as Mcgillicutty tries to pass. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty drops back looking for a leg! Goble is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Goble manages to kick Mcgillicutty off! Mcgillicutty jumps back into Goble's guard. #SUB#
Goble working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mcgillicutty doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Goble is tightening it up a little... Mcgillicutty has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Mcgillicutty reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Mcgillicutty taps out! Nice BJJ there by Goble!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Shane Goble!
During a confident post fight interview, Shane Goble thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CFC CG 34
Date: Aug 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 18 losses; Shane Goble! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Paddy Mcgillicutty!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Goble tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mcgillicutty sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Goble somewhat.#TD2#
Mcgillicutty looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goble (0) vs (2) Mcgillicutty#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty is looking for a kimura but Goble is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mcgillicutty to get the leverage.
We've been hearing good reports from Goble's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty is working for a kimura here but Goble manages to reverse the position and he's now in Mcgillicutty's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goble (2) vs (2) Mcgillicutty
Goble controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Goble can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Goble passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (5) vs (2) Mcgillicutty
Mcgillicutty tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Goble wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Goble will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Goble really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Goble has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Mcgillicutty's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Mcgillicutty is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Goble!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Shane Goble!
A relieved looking Shane Goble thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CFC CG 32
Date: Aug 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Paddy Mcgillicutty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 52 losses; Ceph Alopodis!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Alopodis tries for a takedown but Mcgillicutty sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mcgillicutty shoots in for a takedown but Alopodis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Mcgillicutty drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (2) vs (0) Alopodis
Mcgillicutty stopping the sweep attempt from Alopodis.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Alopodis manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mcgillicutty has Alopodis in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (2) vs (2) Alopodis
Mcgillicutty might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty working for a triangle but Alopodis defends it easily.
#SUB#
Alopodis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty looking for subs off his back but Alopodis has passed one foot through into half guard.
Alopodis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1##SUB#
Mcgillicutty has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Alopodis escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Alopodis! Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (2) vs (5) Alopodis#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Alopodis has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Mcgillicutty's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Mcgillicutty is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Alopodis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ceph Alopodis!
Ceph Alopodis gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
CFC CG 31
Date: Aug 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Paddy Mcgillicutty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 51 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Mondragon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mondragon lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (0) vs (2) Mondragon
Mcgillicutty 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.
Mondragon looking to pass the guard.
Mcgillicutty 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mondragon drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mcgillicutty manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mondragon has Mcgillicutty in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (2) vs (2) Mondragon#SUB2#
Mondragon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mcgillicutty is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgillicutty wants to control from the top but Mondragon keeps moving. #SUB2#
Mondragon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Mondragon throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mcgillicutty escapes and throws Mondragon's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (5) vs (2) Mondragon#T1#
Mondragon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mondragon is trying to escape the position but Mcgillicutty is controlling the position.
Mcgillicutty'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.
Mcgillicutty wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mondragon keeps working.
Mondragon tries to buck Mcgillicutty off but Mcgillicutty is having none of it.
Mcgillicutty trying to control the action but Mondragon is working from the bottom.
Mondragon trying to remain calm as Mcgillicutty controls from the top position.#T2#
Mondragon tries to bench press Mcgillicutty off him but Mcgillicutty keeps the position.
Mondragon manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mcgillicutty's best efforts.#SUB2#
Mondragon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Mondragon looking for submissions off his back.
Mondragon gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Mondragon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mcgillicutty trying to control the position from guard on top but Mondragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Mondragon has an active guard here but Mcgillicutty has managed to pass into half guard.
Mondragon manages to get to full guard.
#T3#
Mcgillicutty wants to pass the guard but Mondragon is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Mondragon has his foot on Mcgillicutty's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mcgillicutty works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Mondragon is looking for a triangle here but Mcgillicutty uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (8) vs (2) Mondragon
Mondragon is looking to regain half guard here but Mcgillicutty keeps moving and retains side control.
Mondragon sneaks back into half guard.
Mcgillicutty perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Mondragon has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Mcgillicutty escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Mcgillicutty! Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (11) vs (2) Mondragon
Mondragon gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Mondragon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mcgillicutty pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Mondragon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mcgillicutty trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Mondragon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Mondragon actively working from the bottom here.
Mondragon is trying to get back to full guard.
Mondragon is refusing to be controlled, as Mcgillicutty sits in half guard. #T5##SUB2#
Mondragon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mcgillicutty pulls his head out easily.
Mcgillicutty keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Mondragon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mcgillicutty works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (14) vs (2) Mondragon
Mondragon looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Mcgillicutty (17) vs (2) Mondragon
Mcgillicutty is hanging on to Mondragon's back as he tries to escape.
Mcgillicutty is looking to control Mondragon but Mondragon is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T6#
Mcgillicutty really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Mondragon.
Mondragon tries to roll but Mcgillicutty sticks to his back.
Mcgillicutty controlling from the back.
Mondragon is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Mondragon manages to reverse the position and now he's in Mcgillicutty's guard. Nice work there by Mondragon.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (17) vs (4) Mondragon
Mcgillicutty manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mondragon manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (19) vs (4) Mondragon#SUB2#
Mondragon is looking for a triangle here but Mcgillicutty uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (22) vs (4) Mondragon
Mcgillicutty trying to control the action but Mondragon is working from the bottom. #T7##SUB#
Mcgillicutty is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mondragon has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mondragon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mcgillicutty content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Mondragon is looking to reverse the position.
Mondragon keeps trying to improve his position.
Mondragon sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mcgillicutty sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Mondragon looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Mcgillicutty pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (25) vs (4) Mondragon#T8#
Mcgillicutty tries to control but Mondragon wriggling away.
Mondragon regains half guard.#SUB2#
Mondragon actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Mondragon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mcgillicutty prevents Mondragon from improving his position.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mondragon is just riding it out for now. Mcgillicutty eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Mondragon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mcgillicutty pulls his head out easily. #T9##SUB2#
Mondragon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mcgillicutty pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Mondragon looking for submissions off his back.
Mondragon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mcgillicutty slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Mondragon looking for a guillotine here but Mcgillicutty defends easily.
#T10##SUB2#
Mondragon working for a triangle but Mcgillicutty defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Mondragon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mcgillicutty defends it easily.
Mcgillicutty works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mcgillicutty wants to take a breather but Mondragon is having none of it. #SUB2#
Mondragon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mcgillicutty in particular looking to stall.#T11#
Mondragon is looking for a sweep. Mcgillicutty is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mcgillicutty content to control rather than advance.
Mcgillicutty has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mcgillicutty trying to control the action but Mondragon is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Mondragon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mondragon is staying active underneath Mcgillicutty, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Mcgillicutty is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mondragon defends it well. #SUB2#
Mondragon looking for submissions off his back.#T12#
Mcgillicutty trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Mondragon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Mondragon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mondragon is staying active underneath Mcgillicutty, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mcgillicutty passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mondragon! Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (28) vs (4) Mondragon
Mcgillicutty looking to control but Mondragon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T13#
Mcgillicutty prevents Mondragon from getting the reversal.
Mcgillicutty takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mondragon regains half guard.
Mondragon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Mcgillicutty is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mondragon is just riding it out for now. Mcgillicutty eventually gives up the hold.
Mcgillicutty controlling the pace. #T14##SUB2#
Mondragon actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Mondragon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mcgillicutty pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Mcgillicutty wants to work for an arm triangle but Mondragon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mcgillicutty content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Mondragon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Mondragon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mcgillicutty pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mcgillicutty takes the fight on points by 28 to 4.
Paddy Mcgillicutty bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
CFC CG 28
Date: Jul 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 15 losses; Bob Le Boulder! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Paddy Mcgillicutty!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mcgillicutty goes for a double leg but Le Boulder avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Le Boulder continues to drive forward.
Le Boulder shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mcgillicutty but Mcgillicutty pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Mcgillicutty clinches.
Mcgillicutty can't get the takedown.
Mcgillicutty tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bob Le Boulder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paddy Mcgillicutty.
Le Boulder prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD#
Le Boulder lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Le Boulder (2) vs (0) Mcgillicutty
Le Boulder content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Boulder works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1#
Le Boulder trying to control the pace.
Mcgillicutty is looking to improve his position.
Le Boulder is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mcgillicutty trying to control but Le Boulder postures up.
#SUB#
Le Boulder is working for a kimura but Mcgillicutty is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2#
Le Boulder tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mcgillicutty knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Le Boulder in particular looking to stall.
Le Boulder wants to pass to mount but Mcgillicutty is defending the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T3#
Le Boulder seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mcgillicutty for as long as he can get away with.
Le Boulder trying to pass the guard but Mcgillicutty defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Le Boulder in particular looking to stall.#T4#
Le Boulder continues to stall.
Mcgillicutty is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Le Boulder content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T5#
More hug and hope from Le Boulder.#T6#
Le Boulder trying to mount his opponent but Mcgillicutty defends it.
Le Boulder is working hard here to advance position.
Le Boulder with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mcgillicutty tries to roll over but Le Boulder keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Le Boulder in particular looking to stall.#T7#
Mcgillicutty wants to control the action here but instead Le Boulder manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Le Boulder (5) vs (0) Mcgillicutty
Le Boulder controlling the position easily from mount. #T8#
Mcgillicutty is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Mcgillicutty defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Le Boulder.
Mcgillicutty is trying to escape the mount.
Mcgillicutty is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Le Boulder controlling his opponent. #T9#
Le Boulder wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Le Boulder looking to control and managing it successfully.
Le Boulder fails to take his opponent's back. #T10#
Le Boulder looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mcgillicutty is trying to escape the mount.
Mcgillicutty wants to control but Le Boulder is having none of it.
Le Boulder controlling from the full mount. #T11#
Mcgillicutty is looking to get to half guard.
Le Boulder takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Le Boulder'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.
Mcgillicutty is trying desperately to improve position.
Le Boulder sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mcgillicutty is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T12#
Mcgillicutty wants to control but Le Boulder is having none of it.
Mcgillicutty has given up his back here. Will Le Boulder look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Le Boulder (8) vs (0) Mcgillicutty
Le Boulder has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Mcgillicutty's body.
#T13##SUB#
Le Boulder working for the choke.
Le Boulder not allowing Mcgillicutty to control his hands.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Le Boulder controlling the positon.
Le Boulder controlling well, preventing Mcgillicutty from escaping the position.
#T14#
Le Boulder just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Mcgillicutty rolls, trying to escape but Le Boulder keeps control of the position.
Le Boulder biding his time, controlling Mcgillicutty.
Le Boulder has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcgillicutty rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Le Boulder takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Bob Le Boulder gave a mention to Wrestler Wayfare in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
CFC CG 26
Date: Jul 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Paddy Mcgillicutty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 11 losses; Benjamin Sisko!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Sisko closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mcgillicutty quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (0) vs (2) Sisko
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sisko is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Sisko is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Sisko wants to work for an arm triangle but Mcgillicutty is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Sisko seems to be working for a kimura but Mcgillicutty defends the submission attempt.
Mcgillicutty might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgillicutty manages to get to full guard.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Sisko has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Sisko drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mcgillicutty looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mcgillicutty looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mcgillicutty! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mcgillicutty (4) vs (2) Sisko#T1#
Sisko is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sisko seems a little lost for a moment, as Mcgillicutty dominates the positioning.
Sisko is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Sisko's face as Mcgillicutty controls the position.
Sisko is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sisko tries to buck Mcgillicutty off but Mcgillicutty is having none of it.#T2#
Mcgillicutty trying to control the action but Sisko is working from the bottom.
Sisko is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Mcgillicutty is pressing down on Sisko's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sisko is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Sisko looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Sisko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mcgillicutty keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mcgillicutty wants to control but Sisko is keeping him busy.
Sisko is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mcgillicutty's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mcgillicutty's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mcgillicutty (4) vs (6) Sisko#T3##SUB2#
Sisko is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Mcgillicutty is defending well though. Sisko let's go of the attempt for now.
Mcgillicutty is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty fending off the submission attempt from Sisko. #SUB2#
Sisko is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Mcgillicutty has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Sisko is not going to allow Mcgillicutty to sit and survive in this position. #T4##SUB2#
Sisko is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Mcgillicutty has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty is having to fend off submission attempts from Sisko, who is looking to sink in the choke. Sisko doesn't have the hooks in though and Mcgillicutty manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (6) vs (6) Sisko
Sisko being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Sisko to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Mcgillicutty is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Sisko pulls down on the head and he's put Mcgillicutty to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Benjamin Sisko! |
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Event:
CFC CG 24
Date: Jul 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Paddy Mcgillicutty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 50 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Mondragon manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mcgillicutty on his heels. He'll look to pass Mcgillicutty's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (0) vs (2) Mondragon
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mcgillicutty holds on and takes a little breather.
Mcgillicutty seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Mondragon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mcgillicutty swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mondragon is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mcgillicutty is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mcgillicutty has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (2) vs (2) Mondragon#SUB2#
Mondragon looking for a guillotine here but Mcgillicutty defends easily.
#SUB2#
Mondragon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mcgillicutty defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mondragon working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mcgillicutty has passed into half guard!
#T1#
Mondragon is looking to improve his position.
Mondragon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Mondragon actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Mondragon actively working from the bottom here.
Mondragon won't allow Mcgillicutty to pass to mount.
Mondragon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Mondragon with the active half guard here but Mcgillicutty passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (5) vs (2) Mondragon
Mcgillicutty controlling the position. #T2#
Mondragon is not content to let Mcgillicutty control the position.
Mondragon sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Mondragon actively working from the bottom here.
Mcgillicutty wants to pass the guard but Mondragon is defending well. #SUB2#
Mondragon looking for a kimura from the bottom but Mcgillicutty passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (8) vs (2) Mondragon
Mcgillicutty is staying tight to Mondragon's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Mondragon is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Mondragon is not content to let Mcgillicutty control the position.
Mcgillicutty controlling the position from side mount.
Mondragon sneaks back into half guard.
Mcgillicutty controlling the action here.
Mcgillicutty is trying to control the action in half guard but Mondragon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Mondragon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mcgillicutty takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4##SUB2#
Mondragon actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Mondragon looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Mondragon looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Mondragon looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Mondragon looking for subs from the bottom but Mcgillicutty mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (11) vs (2) Mondragon
Mondragon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T5#
Mcgillicutty manages to capitalize on a mistake by Mondragon to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Mcgillicutty (14) vs (2) Mondragon
Mondragon tries to escape but Mcgillicutty has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Mondragon defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Mcgillicutty is trying to stick to Mondragon's back but Mondragon is turning into Mcgillicutty. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Mcgillicutty's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mondragon. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (14) vs (4) Mondragon
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Mondragon has gone for a leg lock! Mcgillicutty slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mondragon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (16) vs (4) Mondragon
Mcgillicutty seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mcgillicutty wants to control from the top but Mondragon keeps moving. #SUB2#
Mondragon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mcgillicutty doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mcgillicutty manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T6##SUB2#
Mondragon is looking for a triangle but Mcgillicutty pushes his legs off easily.
Mondragon keeping moving, preventing Mcgillicutty from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Mondragon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mcgillicutty gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mcgillicutty sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Mondragon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mcgillicutty defends it easily.
Mondragon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mcgillicutty manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (16) vs (6) Mondragon#T7#
Mondragon postures up.
#SUB2#
Mondragon has gone for a leg lock! Mcgillicutty slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mondragon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (18) vs (6) Mondragon#SUB2#
Mondragon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mcgillicutty passes into half guard.
Mondragon is staying active underneath Mcgillicutty, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mcgillicutty controlling the pace.
Mcgillicutty trying to mount his opponent but Mondragon defends it.
Mondragon is looking for a sweep. Mcgillicutty is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T8##SUB2#
Mondragon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Mondragon has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Mcgillicutty escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Mcgillicutty! Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (21) vs (6) Mondragon
Mcgillicutty controlling the position.
Mcgillicutty trying to control the action but Mondragon is working from the bottom.
Mondragon is looking for a sweep.#T9##SUB#
Mcgillicutty is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mondragon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mondragon is trying to escape the position but Mcgillicutty is controlling the position.
Mondragon tries to buck Mcgillicutty off but Mcgillicutty is having none of it.
Mcgillicutty controls the position.
Mcgillicutty wants to control but Mondragon is keeping him busy.
Mcgillicutty controlling the position.
Mondragon is trying to get back to half guard.#T10#
Mcgillicutty taking a breather here.
Mcgillicutty wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mondragon keeps working.
Mondragon tries to buck Mcgillicutty off but Mcgillicutty is having none of it.
Mondragon manages to get back to half guard.
Mcgillicutty is trying to control the action in half guard but Mondragon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mondragon is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Mondragon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T11#
Mcgillicutty is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mcgillicutty'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.#SUB2#
Mondragon looking for subs from the bottom but Mcgillicutty mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (24) vs (6) Mondragon#T12#
Mondragon sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Mondragon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mcgillicutty pulls his head out easily.
Mondragon is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Mondragon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mcgillicutty not doing much here.
Mcgillicutty looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mondragon is staying active underneath Mcgillicutty, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T13##SUB2#
Mondragon actively working from the bottom here.
Mcgillicutty is looking to take a break and control but Mondragon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Mcgillicutty is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mondragon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mcgillicutty. #SUB2#
Mondragon looking for subs from the bottom but Mcgillicutty mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (27) vs (6) Mondragon
Mondragon working to try and regain half guard.
#T14#
Mondragon sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mcgillicutty wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mondragon keeps working. #SUB2#
Mondragon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mcgillicutty stalling.
Mondragon is refusing to be controlled, as Mcgillicutty sits in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Mondragon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mcgillicutty pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Mondragon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mcgillicutty takes the fight on points by 27 to 6.
Paddy Mcgillicutty was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
CFC CG 23
Date: Jul 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 49 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Paddy Mcgillicutty!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Mcgillicutty moves into range and clinches up with Alopodis.
Mcgillicutty tries for a takedown but Alopodis manages to get underhooks.
Mcgillicutty is working for takedown but Alopodis is calmly controlling the position for now.
Alopodis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mcgillicutty.
Ceph Alopodis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paddy Mcgillicutty.#TD2#
Mcgillicutty has hold of one of Alopodis's legs. Alopodis is fighting the takedown attempt but Mcgillicutty gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alopodis (0) vs (2) Mcgillicutty#SUB#
Alopodis is looking for a triangle but Mcgillicutty pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Alopodis has his foot on Mcgillicutty's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mcgillicutty works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Alopodis throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mcgillicutty escapes and throws Alopodis's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (0) vs (5) Mcgillicutty
We've been hearing good reports from Alopodis's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Alopodis is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alopodis is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mcgillicutty's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Alopodis with the active half guard here but Mcgillicutty passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (0) vs (8) Mcgillicutty#T1#
Alopodis is trying to get back to half guard.
Alopodis is being controlled here.
Alopodis is looking for a sweep.
Mcgillicutty wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alopodis keeps working.
Alopodis tries to improve position but can't.
Mcgillicutty wants to control but Alopodis is keeping him busy.
Alopodis is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Mcgillicutty in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Alopodis is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mcgillicutty off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Alopodis (4) vs (8) Mcgillicutty#SUB#
Mcgillicutty defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Alopodis is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Mcgillicutty is defending well though. Alopodis let's go of the attempt for now.
Alopodis controlling well, preventing Mcgillicutty from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Alopodis looking for the choke but no joy.
Alopodis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Alopodis is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Mcgillicutty defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T3##SUB#
Alopodis has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Mcgillicutty! Can he survive? No! He's out! Alopodis gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ceph Alopodis!
Ceph Alopodis managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Urban Fighter, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CFC CG 4th of July
Date: Jul 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Paddy Mcgillicutty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 48 losses; Ceph Alopodis!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Alopodis shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Alopodis showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (0) vs (2) Alopodis#SUB2#
Alopodis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mcgillicutty defends it well. #SUB2#
Alopodis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mcgillicutty tries to get to full guard but Alopodis has control of the leg.
Alopodis is thwarting Mcgillicutty's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Alopodis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Alopodis is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1#
Alopodis is thwarting Mcgillicutty's attempts to control the position.
Mcgillicutty wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Alopodis looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mcgillicutty tries to get to full guard but Alopodis has control of the leg. #T2##SUB2#
Alopodis seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Alopodis is trying to work for a kimura but Mcgillicutty is defending well.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alopodis is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Alopodis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Alopodis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mcgillicutty sees it coming and defends easily.
Mcgillicutty might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Alopodis is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Alopodis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Mcgillicutty is looking to control Alopodis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mcgillicutty avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Alopodis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Alopodis is looking for a kimura but Mcgillicutty is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Alopodis to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Alopodis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mcgillicutty has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mcgillicutty trying to control but Alopodis postures up.
#T4##SUB2#
Alopodis is working for a kimura here but Mcgillicutty manages to reverse the position and he's now in Alopodis's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (2) vs (2) Alopodis#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alopodis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mcgillicutty has managed to get both his arms back between Alopodis's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Alopodis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mcgillicutty trying to control the position from guard on top but Alopodis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Alopodis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Alopodis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Alopodis keeping moving, preventing Mcgillicutty from controlling successfully. #T5##SUB2#
Alopodis looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mcgillicutty passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Alopodis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mcgillicutty stalling.
Mcgillicutty trying to control from half guard but Alopodis is working away. #SUB2#
Alopodis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Alopodis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alopodis is looking for a sweep. Mcgillicutty is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T6#
Mcgillicutty trying to control the pace.
Alopodis felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB2#
Alopodis actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Alopodis actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Alopodis with the active half guard here but Mcgillicutty passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (5) vs (2) Alopodis
Alopodis is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mcgillicutty's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mcgillicutty passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (8) vs (2) Alopodis
Alopodis has given up his back. Will we see Mcgillicutty going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Mcgillicutty (11) vs (2) Alopodis#T7#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Alopodis can't escape the position.
Mcgillicutty controlling the position well here. Alopodis rolled but Mcgillicutty kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Mcgillicutty doesn't have the hooks in and Alopodis manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (11) vs (4) Alopodis#SUB2#
Alopodis drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mcgillicutty looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mcgillicutty looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mcgillicutty! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mcgillicutty (15) vs (4) Alopodis
Mcgillicutty content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Mcgillicutty is looking to take a break and control but Alopodis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T8#
Alopodis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mcgillicutty wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Alopodis keeps trying to improve his position.
Mcgillicutty taking a breather here.
Alopodis gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T9#
Mcgillicutty stalling. #SUB2#
Alopodis actively working from the bottom here.
Mcgillicutty keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mcgillicutty wants to take a breather but Alopodis is having none of it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Alopodis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mcgillicutty trying to control the action but Alopodis is working from the bottom. #T10##SUB2#
Alopodis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Alopodis actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Alopodis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Alopodis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mcgillicutty pulls his head out easily.
Alopodis looks winded!
Alopodis is staying active underneath Mcgillicutty, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Alopodis looking for submissions off his back.
Mcgillicutty is controlling the pace.
#T11##SUB2#
Alopodis actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alopodis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mcgillicutty. #SUB2#
Alopodis actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Alopodis looking for submissions off his back.
Mcgillicutty wants to control but Alopodis is keeping him busy. #T12#
Still in half guard, Mcgillicutty seems content to control.
Alopodis is trying to get back to full guard.
Mcgillicutty trying to control the pace.
Well,Mcgillicutty is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Alopodis is looking for a sweep. Mcgillicutty is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Alopodis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mcgillicutty pulls his head out easily.
Mcgillicutty controlling the pace.
Mcgillicutty wants to free his trapped foot but Alopodis is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Alopodis looking for submissions off his back.#T13##SUB2#
Alopodis looking for submissions off his back.
Alopodis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Alopodis. Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (18) vs (4) Alopodis
Alopodis tries to buck Mcgillicutty off but Mcgillicutty is having none of it.
Mcgillicutty in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Alopodis is trying to improve his position.#T14#
Mcgillicutty is looking to take a break and control but Alopodis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alopodis is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mcgillicutty's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mcgillicutty keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mcgillicutty takes the fight on points by 18 to 4.
Paddy Mcgillicutty bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
CWCFN 13
Date: Feb 03, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Paddy Mcgillicutty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Hratch Tzien!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Tzien moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Tzien jumps into guard, dragging Mcgillicutty to the mat.
Tzien is pulling down on Mcgillicutty's head. It's preventing any offense from Mcgillicutty, at least for the moment.
Mcgillicutty tries to free his leg and advance position but Tzien is retaining full guard.
Mcgillicutty looking to sit in guard and control but Tzien gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (0) vs (2) Tzien#SUB#
Mcgillicutty looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mcgillicutty is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgillicutty looking for a sweep. Not yet Mcgillicutty, not yet.
Tzien slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Mcgillicutty is looking for a triangle but Tzien pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Tzien's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tzien escapes and throws Mcgillicutty's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (0) vs (5) Tzien#SUB2#
Tzien working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mcgillicutty is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Tzien tries for a kimura but Mcgillicutty is defending well. #SUB2#
Tzien goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mcgillicutty has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Tzien but great work by Mcgillicutty. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mcgillicutty (4) vs (5) Tzien#T2##SUB#
Mcgillicutty swings around for an armbar but Tzien sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mcgillicutty's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (4) vs (7) Tzien
Mcgillicutty not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Mcgillicutty looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mcgillicutty seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Mcgillicutty keeping full guard, as Tzien tries to pass. #SUB#
Mcgillicutty is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tzien trying to control but Mcgillicutty is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mcgillicutty is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tzien is aware though and is defending well.#T3##SUB#
Mcgillicutty had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tzien defends it easily.#SUB2#
Tzien 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.
Mcgillicutty working a defensive guard but Tzien manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (4) vs (10) Tzien
Mcgillicutty is looking to regain half guard here but Tzien keeps moving and retains side control.
Tzien has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Mcgillicutty! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mcgillicutty (4) vs (12) Tzien
Mcgillicutty working to try and regain half guard.
#T4#
Tzien avoids the attempt from Mcgillicutty to control.#SUB2#
Tzien is working for a guillotine from mount but Mcgillicutty frees his head quite easily.
Mcgillicutty is desperately trying to improve his position but Tzien has a good base and remains in mount.
Tzien looking to control but Mcgillicutty is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mcgillicutty manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mcgillicutty tries to get to full guard but Tzien has control of the leg.
Mcgillicutty is trying is best to control the position here. #T5#
Mcgillicutty has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tzien is working away from the top position though.
Mcgillicutty tries to get to full guard but Tzien has control of the leg. #SUB#
Mcgillicutty is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tzien pulls his head out easily.
Mcgillicutty is looking to improve his position.
Mcgillicutty trying to control here.
#SUB#
Mcgillicutty looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tzien moves into full mount! Mcgillicutty won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (4) vs (15) Tzien#T6#
Mcgillicutty is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tzien tries to control but Mcgillicutty wriggling away.
Mcgillicutty reaches up to try and control the position but Tzien seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Mcgillicutty rolls and tries to escape and now Tzien has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Mcgillicutty (4) vs (18) Tzien
Tzien not allowing Mcgillicutty to control his hands.
Tzien controlling from the back.#T7#
Mcgillicutty breaks Tzien's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (6) vs (18) Tzien
Tzien working a defensive guard here.
Tzien is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mcgillicutty trying to control but Tzien is working from the bottom.
Tzien is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty drops back looking for a leg! Tzien is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tzien manages to kick Mcgillicutty off! Mcgillicutty jumps back into Tzien's guard.
Tzien is pulling down on Mcgillicutty's head to control his posture. #T8#
Tzien keeping full guard, as Mcgillicutty tries to pass.
Tzien 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.
Mcgillicutty trying to control the position from guard on top but Tzien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tzien looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mcgillicutty is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty is sitting in close to Tzien's body. Tzien has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Mcgillicutty is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Mcgillicutty is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Tzien.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hratch Tzien!
Hratch Tzien spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
CWC 334
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 35 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Paddy Mcgillicutty!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Mcgillicutty rushes Archer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Mcgillicutty ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mcgillicutty no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Archer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Archer'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.
Archer stands and throws Mcgillicutty's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (3) vs (0) Mcgillicutty#SUB#
Archer tries for a kimura but Mcgillicutty is defending well.
Archer works to advance to full mount. Mcgillicutty defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Archer (5) vs (0) Mcgillicutty
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgillicutty wants to control but Archer is having none of it.#T1#
Mcgillicutty working to try and regain half guard.
Mcgillicutty tries to lock up and control but Archer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Archer controlling the pace for now.
Mcgillicutty is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Archer wants to control the pace but Mcgillicutty is squirming around nicely.
Archer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mcgillicutty wants to control but Archer is having none of it.
Mcgillicutty really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T2#
Mcgillicutty is controlling an arm, preventing Archer from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Archer avoids the attempt from Mcgillicutty to control.
Mcgillicutty is trying to escape the mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Archer's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Mcgillicutty tries to lock up and control but Archer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mcgillicutty is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Archer wants to control the pace but Mcgillicutty is squirming around nicely.
Archer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mcgillicutty is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Archer is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Mcgillicutty has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Mcgillicutty! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (5) vs (2) Mcgillicutty
Archer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (7) vs (2) Mcgillicutty#T4#
Mcgillicutty tries to roll over but Archer keeps him under control.#SUB#
Archer seems to be working for a kimura but Mcgillicutty defends the submission attempt.
Archer seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Archer is pressing down on Mcgillicutty's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mcgillicutty is holding on for now.
Mcgillicutty wants to control but Archer is keeping busy.
#T5#
Mcgillicutty regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Archer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Archer wants to control from the top but Mcgillicutty keeps moving.
Mcgillicutty not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Archer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Archer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mcgillicutty trying to control the position.
#T6##SUB2#
Mcgillicutty has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Archer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Our spies down at at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers Gymnasium inform us that Mcgillicutty has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Archer pushes down on Mcgillicutty's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mcgillicutty is pressing down on Archer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Archer trying to control but Mcgillicutty is working from the bottom.
Archer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mcgillicutty is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T7#
Archer wants to control from the top but Mcgillicutty keeps moving.
Archer controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Archer defends well.
Archer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T8#
Archer passes Mcgillicutty's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mcgillicutty is looking to improve his position.
Mcgillicutty manages to get to full guard.
Archer showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Archer is aware though and is defending well.#T9#
Mcgillicutty has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Archer has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (10) vs (2) Mcgillicutty
Mcgillicutty is not content to let Archer control the position. #SUB#
Archer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mcgillicutty knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mcgillicutty is looking for a sweep.
Mcgillicutty tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Archer presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Archer (12) vs (2) Mcgillicutty
Mcgillicutty wants to hold on but Archer pushes him away.#T10#
Mcgillicutty is squirming around, avoiding Archer's attempts to control the action.
Mcgillicutty tries to hold on but Archer postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcgillicutty might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Archer haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Archer prevents Mcgillicutty from getting the reversal.
Archer trying to control but Mcgillicutty is having none of it.
Archer controlling from the full mount. #T11#
Mcgillicutty tries to hold on but Archer pushes him away.
Archer fails to advance to Mcgillicutty's back.
Mcgillicutty keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Archer controlling from the full mount.
Mcgillicutty regains half guard.#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Archer pulls his head out easily.
Mcgillicutty is not content to let Archer control the position.#T12##SUB2#
Mcgillicutty looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mcgillicutty controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Archer passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (15) vs (2) Mcgillicutty
Archer in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB#
Archer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mcgillicutty, who protects the arm well. #T13#
Mcgillicutty stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Archer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mcgillicutty keeps working. #SUB#
Archer goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mcgillicutty rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Archer's guard! Nice work there by Mcgillicutty! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (15) vs (4) Mcgillicutty
Mcgillicutty advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (15) vs (7) Mcgillicutty
Archer tries to buck Mcgillicutty off but Mcgillicutty is having none of it.#T14##SUB2#
Mcgillicutty is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Archer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mcgillicutty wants to control for a moment but Archer uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty seems to be working for a kimura but Archer defends the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcgillicutty seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Archer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Archer takes the fight on points by 15 to 7.
Able Archer thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 333 - Hirsch vs Bandito
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 13 losses; Ace Rob! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Paddy Mcgillicutty!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Dmitry Maklakov and Valeri Chadov.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Rob shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Mcgillicutty clinches up with Rob and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Rob is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mcgillicutty is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Rob to the mat. Rob regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rob (0) vs (2) Mcgillicutty
Rob has his hands on Mcgillicutty's head, controlling the position.
Rob 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.
Rob has control of Mcgillicutty's left arm, preventing Mcgillicutty from doing any damage.
Mcgillicutty pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rob is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgillicutty wants to control from the top but Rob keeps moving.
Rob has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Mcgillicutty pushes down on Rob's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rob trying to control here.
#T1#
Rob is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Rob looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rob wants to control but Mcgillicutty is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rob has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mcgillicutty moves into full mount! Rob won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Rob (0) vs (5) Mcgillicutty#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Rob turns into him and now he's in Mcgillicutty's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rob (2) vs (5) Mcgillicutty
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB2#
Mcgillicutty looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rob looking to pass the guard.
Rob trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcgillicutty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rob is aware though and is defending well.
Mcgillicutty wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rob is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rob doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rob manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Rob engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty looking for a guillotine here but Rob defends easily.
#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rob defends it easily.
Mcgillicutty keeping full guard, as Rob tries to pass. #T4##SUB2#
Mcgillicutty looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rob trying to control but Mcgillicutty is working from the bottom.
Rob sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rob defends it easily.
Mcgillicutty can't keep his opponent in guard - Rob advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T5#
Rob is controlling the pace.
Rob prevents Mcgillicutty from improving his position.
Rob seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mcgillicutty does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rob not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Rob moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Mcgillicutty. Score +3 for passing guard: Rob (5) vs (5) Mcgillicutty
Mcgillicutty prevents Rob from improving position. #T6#
Rob trying to control the position but Mcgillicutty is working away.
Rob taking a breather here.
Mcgillicutty is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rob staying calm.#T7##SUB#
Rob working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mcgillicutty manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rob's best efforts.
Still in half guard, Rob seems content to control.
Mcgillicutty wants to control but Rob is keeping busy.
#T8##SUB2#
Mcgillicutty looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mcgillicutty won't allow Rob to pass to mount.
Mcgillicutty has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rob is working away from the top position though.
Mcgillicutty is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rob's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rob's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rob (5) vs (9) Mcgillicutty
Rob trying to control the position but Mcgillicutty manages to sink in the hooks. #T9##SUB2#
Mcgillicutty is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Rob has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty looking for the choke but no joy.
Mcgillicutty keeps control of the position as Rob tries to break free.
Rob looking to control the position.
Mcgillicutty avoiding Rob 's attempts to control his hands. #T10#
Rob tries to roll but Mcgillicutty sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty 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, Rob has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Rob rolls, trying to escape but Mcgillicutty keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty 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, Rob has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Mcgillicutty keeps control of the position as Rob tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty looking to break Rob's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Rob remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Mcgillicutty will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T11#
Rob trying to control but not successfully.
You can see the frustration on Rob's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Rob trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty looking for the RNC.
Rob trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Rob defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Rob defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T12#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Mcgillicutty's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Rob is defending well though. Mcgillicutty let's go of the attempt for now.
Rob breaks Mcgillicutty's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rob (7) vs (9) Mcgillicutty#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty pushes a forearm under Rob's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Rob is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paddy Mcgillicutty!
Paddy Mcgillicutty was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
CWC 332 - Jackson vs Perez
Date: Jan 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Paddy Mcgillicutty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 22 losses; Bartlomiej Jan!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Jan dives in and grabs Mcgillicutty's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mcgillicutty pushes down on Jan's head and hops out.
Jan fails to land the takedown.
Jan dives in and grabs Mcgillicutty's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mcgillicutty pushes down on Jan's head and hops out.
Mcgillicutty half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Paddy Mcgillicutty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bartlomiej Jan.
Jan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mcgillicutty sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jan somewhat.
Mcgillicutty feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgillicutty stuffs the takedown.
Mcgillicutty attempts a counter takedown but Jan avoids it well and moves away.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jan. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mcgillicutty (0) vs (4) Jan
Mcgillicutty holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#T1#
Mcgillicutty is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mcgillicutty tries to get to full guard but Jan has control of the leg. #SUB#
Mcgillicutty is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Jan is tapping! Great win for Mcgillicutty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Paddy Mcgillicutty!
In his post fight interview, Paddy Mcgillicutty started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
SYN 922 Vice City
Date: Aug 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Golovkin scoring well with a low kick there.
Mcgillicutty throws a shot from downtown. Golovkin moves away and avoids it.
A left lands for Golovkin.
Golovkin throws a hook but Mcgillicutty avoids it easily.
A low kick lands for Golovkin.
Golovkin lands an overhand right.
Golovkin lands a slapping body shot.
Golovkin just misses with a punch to the body.
Golovkin throws a looping overhand right but Mcgillicutty ducks down to avoid it.
Mcgillicutty tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Golovkin was well out of range. Poor timing from Mcgillicutty.
Golovkin lands a nice looking body shot.
Mcgillicutty throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Golovkin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Golovkin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mcgillicutty has time to react.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Golovkin moves into the clinch successfully.
Golovkin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Golovkin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mcgillicutty wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1##TD2#
Mcgillicutty pulls guard successfully.
#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty looking for a guillotine here but Golovkin defends easily.
#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Golovkin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Golovkin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SU#
Golovkin stands and steps away. Mcgillicutty gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Golovkin lunges at Mcgillicutty with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mcgillicutty's hand.
Mcgillicutty ducks under a wild hook from Golovkin.#CL#
Golovkin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Golovkin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Golovkin tries a body shot but Mcgillicutty blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Golovkin fails to land.
Golovkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
I was talking to Golovkin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mcgillicutty has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mcgillicutty has had enough of the clinch but Golovkin keeps him there for the moment.
A nice right hand lands inside from Golovkin. #T2#
Mcgillicutty wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Golovkin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Mcgillicutty manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Golovkin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mcgillicutty is trying to force a seperation but Golovkin has the dominant position.
Mcgillicutty tries to break the clinch but Golovkin is controlling the position.
Golovkin prevents Mcgillicutty from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Mcgillicutty breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by Golovkin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mcgillicutty connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Golovkin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Good leg kick by Golovkin.
Golovkin tries to land a leg kick but Mcgillicutty saw it coming and moves away.
Mcgillicutty is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mcgillicutty on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mcgillicutty keeps the fight on the outside.
Mcgillicutty throws a lazy uppercut
and Golovkin counters with a nice body shot.
Golovkin misses with a hook to the body
and Mcgillicutty counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Golovkin tries to clinch up.
Golovkin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Golovkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Golovkin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#CL#
Golovkin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Golovkin misses with a punch on the inside.
Mcgillicutty wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Golovkin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Golovkin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Golovkin lands a hook that snaps the head of Mcgillicutty backwards.
Golovkin tries a body shot but Mcgillicutty blocks it.
Golovkin lands a shoulder strike.
Golovkin misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Mcgillicutty's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vadim Golovkin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Golovkin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A left lands for Mcgillicutty.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mcgillicutty slips a straight right by Golovkin.
Vadim Golovkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Golovkin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T4#
Mcgillicutty keeps the fight on the outside.
Mcgillicutty takes one to the side of the head.
A big right from Golovkin misses.
Nice body kick there by Golovkin.
Golovkin doesn't manage to clinch there - Mcgillicutty circles away.
#CL#
Mcgillicutty tries to keep at a distance but Golovkin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mcgillicutty blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Mcgillicutty escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Golovkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mcgillicutty manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Mcgillicutty drives through with a takedown into Golovkin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mcgillicutty trying to control the position from guard on top but Golovkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mcgillicutty is looking to work some ground and pound but Golovkin has wrist control.
Mcgillicutty is looking to work some ground and pound but Golovkin has wrist control.
Mcgillicutty prevents Golovkin from getting back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vadim Golovkin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mcgillicutty takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mcgillicutty throws a nice looking combination but Golovkin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mcgillicutty scores with a jab to the body.
Mcgillicutty misses with a wild body shot.
Mcgillicutty pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A low kick from Golovkin is predictable there
and Mcgillicutty cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mcgillicutty uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Golovkin.
Golovkin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Golovkin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Golovkin moves out of range as Mcgillicutty strikes.
Golovkin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mcgillicutty paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Golovkin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mcgillicutty's sensitive parts.
Mcgillicutty misses with a few strikes there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Golovkin defending well as Mcgillicutty loads up on a big left hand.
Golovkin punishes Mcgillicutty's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Golovkin tries to clinch up.
Golovkin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A swing and a miss from Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty walks into a left hand.
Golovkin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mcgillicutty can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Mcgillicutty shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mcgillicutty throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mcgillicutty has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mcgillicutty not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Golovkin wants to improve his position but Mcgillicutty is controlling well.
Golovkin wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Golovkin is pressing down on Mcgillicutty's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
Golovkin wants to stand and escape but Mcgillicutty is having none of it.
Golovkin looking for a sweep. Not yet Golovkin, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mcgillicutty accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #ES#
Golovkin has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mcgillicutty off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mcgillicutty displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mcgillicutty rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Golovkin counters with a leg kick.
Mcgillicutty throws a poor cross that misses
and Golovkin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Golovkin closes the distance and pushes Mcgillicutty back into the cage.
Golovkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Golovkin.
Golovkin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Golovkin.
Golovkin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mcgillicutty's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Mcgillicutty breaks the clinch.
#T3#
Golovkin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mcgillicutty slips under a jab from Golovkin.
Mcgillicutty takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Golovkin fails with an attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mcgillicutty! But no joy.
Golovkin lands a glancing blow to the side of Mcgillicutty's head.
Golovkin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mcgillicutty.#CL#
Golovkin clinches.
Mcgillicutty has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Golovkin seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mcgillicutty can turn it around.
Golovkin misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Mcgillicutty pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Golovkin tries to clinch but Mcgillicutty is having none of it.
Mcgillicutty throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Golovkin connects with a body shot.
Mcgillicutty will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Golovkin tried to counter with a leg kick but Mcgillicutty avoided it.
Golovkin lands with a nice body punch.
Mcgillicutty uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Golovkin.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Golovkin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mcgillicutty throws out the jab.
Golovkin is looking to slow Mcgillicutty down with leg kicks.
Golovkin throws a body punch but Mcgillicutty moves out of range.
Golovkin fails in his attempt to clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Golovkin.
Golovkin cracks Mcgillicutty with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Golovkin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mcgillicutty.#CL#
Golovkin moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Mcgillicutty's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mcgillicutty swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Golovkin scores with a punch to the head.
Golovkin darts in trying to clinch
and Mcgillicutty counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vadim Golovkin dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Mcgillicutty misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Golovkin darts in and clinches Mcgillicutty up against the cage.
Mcgillicutty is trying to break free.
A right handed body shot lands from Golovkin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mcgillicutty.
Golovkin lands with a right to the head.
Golovkin misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Mcgillicutty manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Golovkin moves into the clinch.
Mcgillicutty is trying to pull guard but Golovkin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mcgillicutty wants to get back to striking at distance but Golovkin won't allow it.
Golovkin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Golovkin prevents Mcgillicutty from breaking the clinch.
Mcgillicutty is trying to break the clinch but Golovkin is controlling him.
Mcgillicutty's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Golovkin prevents Mcgillicutty from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Mcgillicutty manages to break the clinch.
Golovkin misses with a double jab.
Golovkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Mcgillicutty was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Mcgillicutty gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mcgillicutty lands with an overhand left.
Mcgillicutty on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mcgillicutty takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Golovkin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Golovkin wants to clinch.
Mcgillicutty feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Golovkins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Golovkin is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mcgillicutty! But no joy.
Golovkin wants to clinch up but Mcgillicutty keeps it at a distance.
Paddy Mcgillicutty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mcgillicutty might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T2#
Mcgillicutty rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Golovkin counters with a straight right hand.
Golovkin blocks a jab.
Golovkin slips a straight right by Mcgillicutty.
Golovkin lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Golovkin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mcgillicutty paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mcgillicutty lands with an uppercut that bounces Golovkin off the cage and back into range.#CL#
Golovkin gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Mcgillicutty escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Golovkin drops his hands momentarily and Mcgillicutty takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mcgillicutty looks to throw the jab but Golovkin is out of range.
Mcgillicutty misses with a looping left.
Mcgillicutty loads up on a big right hand but Golovkin slips the punch.
Mcgillicutty throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Golovkin sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3##CL#
Mcgillicutty gets tackled into the cage by Golovkin. Golovkin maintains the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mcgillicutty blocking some punches.
Vadim Golovkin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Golovkin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Golovkin misses with some punches.
Mcgillicutty blocking some punches.
Golovkin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mcgillicutty backwards.
Golovkin misses with the head strike.
Mcgillicutty tries to break free but Golovkin pushes him back against the cage.
Mcgillicutty is looking for a takedown.
Golovkin lands a left hand.
Mcgillicutty is trying to break the clinch but Golovkin has him pressed against the cage.
Mcgillicutty drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Golovkin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vadim Golovkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paddy Mcgillicutty.#BC2#
Mcgillicutty escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A decent looking cross lands there for Golovkin.
Mcgillicutty throws a body punch but Golovkin moves out of range.
Golovkin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
Golovkin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mcgillicutty momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mcgillicutty waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Golovkin.
Golovkin feints and then cracks Mcgillicutty's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mcgillicutty down.
Golovkin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Golovkin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Golovkin feints and then cracks Mcgillicutty's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mcgillicutty down.
Mcgillicutty takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Golovkin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Golovkin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Golovkin tries to close the distance and clinch but Mcgillicutty swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mcgillicutty is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Golovkin with a body shot.#CL#
Golovkin clinches up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vadim Golovkin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Golovkin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vadim Golovkin!
After winning the bout, Vadim Golovkin 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:
SYN 913 Patriot vs. Tax Payer
Date: Jul 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Axius scores with a nice strike.
Axius bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mcgillicutty's head.
Axius throws an off balance right hand
#CL#
and Mcgillicutty holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mcgillicutty lands a right hand.
Mcgillicutty throws a head punch that misses.
Mcgillicutty tries a body shot but Axius blocks it.
Axius scores with a shoulder strike.
Mcgillicutty blocking some punches.
Axius tries a body shot but Mcgillicutty blocks it.
Axius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mcgillicutty presses Axius against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
Axius breaks the clinch.
Mcgillicutty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Axius.
Mcgillicutty swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Axius misses with an uppercut.
Mcgillicutty is looking to counter punch.
Axius lands a lovely overhand right.
Axius looks to score with a jab to the body but Mcgillicutty is just out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mcgillicutty checks a leg kick.
A combination from Axius does no damage.
Mcgillicutty is looking to counter punch.
Mcgillicutty lands with a good body shot.
Mcgillicutty checks a leg kick.
Mcgillicutty walks into a straight right hand from Axius.
Mcgillicutty ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Axius stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Axius wants it to stay on the feet.
Jab, jab by Mcgillicutty - just one landing.
Mcgillicutty moves out of range as Axius strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Mcgillicutty misses the target.
Axius misses with a body kick.
Mcgillicutty blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Mcgillicutty on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gemellus Axius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Axius misses with a looping left.
Mcgillicutty moves out of range as Axius strikes.
Axius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mcgillicutty manages to avoid it.
Mcgillicutty misses with a looping left.
Axius misses the body punch #TD#
and Mcgillicutty counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mcgillicutty.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Axius not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mcgillicutty working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mcgillicutty throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Axius is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mcgillicutty is looking to work some ground and pound but Axius has wrist control.#T2##SUB2#
Axius has an active guard here but Mcgillicutty has managed to pass into half guard.
Mcgillicutty thows a huge punch but Axius dodges it nicely.
Mcgillicutty wants to take a breather but Axius is having none of it.
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!#SUB#
Mcgillicutty is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Axius has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Axius is looking to control Mcgillicutty's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Axius avoid being mounted?#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Axius blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mcgillicutty.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mcgillicutty lands a nice short elbow.
Mcgillicutty is thwarting Axius's attempts to control the position.
Axius is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Axius manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mcgillicutty showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mcgillicutty is in close to Axius's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Axius throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mcgillicutty escapes and throws Axius's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T4#
Mcgillicutty tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Axius is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mcgillicutty connects with a decent elbow.
Axius is pushing Mcgillicutty's head away, looking to escape. Mcgillicutty manages to hold on to the position though.
Axius takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mcgillicutty looks up at the clock and then as Axius takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mcgillicutty smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Axius tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mcgillicutty working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Axius can't do much from the bottom here.
Mcgillicutty wants to lay and pray for a moment but Axius keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paddy Mcgillicutty dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Axius lands a body shot.
Axius misses with a hook.
Axius throws out a leg kick but Mcgillicutty moves out of range and Axius only half commits.
Axius ducks under a wild hook from Mcgillicutty.
Gemellus Axius seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Mcgillicutty closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mcgillicutty lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Axius has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Mcgillicutty manages to get his head free but now Axius has transitioned to an armbar! Mcgillicutty grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Axius! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gemellus Axius!
Gemellus Axius thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SYN 906 Leifsson vs. Barbarian
Date: Jun 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Mcgillicutty lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A left lands for Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty ducks under a wild hook from Haa.
Mcgillicutty throws a hook but Haa avoids it easily.
Haa is looking to score with low kicks.
Haa throws an overhand right that lands on Mcgillicutty's shoulder, as Mcgillicutty tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Haa misses its intended target.
Mcgillicutty appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mcgillicutty lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mcgillicutty moves out of range of the body kick.
Haa with the inside leg kick.
Mcgillicutty lands an overhand right.
A telegraphed right hand from Mcgillicutty misses the target.
Mcgillicutty thuds his right hand into Haa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Haa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mcgillicutty.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haa with a jab.
Haa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Haa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Mcgillicutty moves out of range of the body kick.
Mcgillicutty throwing a counter right hand but Haa manages to avoid it.
Haa walks into a left hand.
Haa staying out of range there.
Haa flicks out a counter leg kick but Mcgillicutty steps away.#TD#
Mcgillicutty closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Haa quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Haa defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haa trying to control from the bottom.
Mcgillicutty throwing shots but Haa is blocking nicely. #T2#
Mcgillicutty missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Haa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Mcgillicutty is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mcgillicutty throws a strike but Haa avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mcgillicutty accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mcgillicutty is looking to work some ground and pound but Haa has wrist control.
Mcgillicutty trying to control the position from guard on top but Haa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcgillicutty throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Haa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mcgillicutty throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Haa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mcgillicutty.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mcgillicutty is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mcgillicutty avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mcgillicutty is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mcgillicutty.
Haa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Haa slips a straight right by Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty misses with a looping right.
Mcgillicutty looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mcgillicutty moves in looking to clinch but Haa pushes him off.#CL#
Haa gets tackled into the cage by Mcgillicutty. Mcgillicutty maintains the clinch.
Haa misses with the head strike.
Mcgillicutty tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mcgillicutty lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Haa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mcgillicutty's elbow.
Mcgillicutty throws a punch but it's blocked by Haa.
Mcgillicutty misses with the head strike.
Haa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Haa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mcgillicutty swings wildly with an uppercut but Haa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Mcgillicutty.
A hook to the body from Mcgillicutty.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haa.
Mcgillicutty lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haa prevents a body shot from Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty throws a head punch that misses.
Mcgillicutty lands a nice uppercut.
Haa blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Haa.
Mcgillicutty has Haa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Haa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mcgillicutty fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mcgillicutty misses with some punches.
Haa blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paddy Mcgillicutty dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Mcgillicutty misses the shot to the body.
Haa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Mcgillicutty throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Haa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Haa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Haa missing with a left hand there. Mcgillicutty was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mcgillicutty throwing a counter right hand but Haa manages to avoid it.
Mcgillicutty shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Haa appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mcgillicutty cracks Haa with an open hand slap.
Paddy Mcgillicutty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Mcgillicutty throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Haa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Haa throws a leg kick but Mcgillicutty sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mcgillicutty lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Haa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mcgillicutty misses with a looping left.
Haa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mcgillicutty.#T1##TD#
Haa gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mcgillicutty is looking to work some ground and pound but Haa has wrist control.
Haa can't keep his opponent in guard - Mcgillicutty advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mcgillicutty not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mcgillicutty throws a strike but Haa avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Haa keeping moving, preventing Mcgillicutty from controlling successfully.
Haa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mcgillicutty. #T2#
Mcgillicutty throwing strikes from guard but Haa blocks nicely.
Mcgillicutty with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mcgillicutty in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mcgillicutty wants to control from the top but Haa keeps moving.
Haa can't keep his opponent in guard - Mcgillicutty advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mcgillicutty working Haa over with strikes.
Haa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mcgillicutty. #T3#
Mcgillicutty not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mcgillicutty prevents Haa from improving his position.
Mcgillicutty with the ground and pound but Haa uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Mcgillicutty throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mcgillicutty throws a strike but Haa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Haa wants to control from the top but Mcgillicutty keeps moving.
Mcgillicutty tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Mcgillicutty bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Haa's guard. #REVR#
Mcgillicutty postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mcgillicutty being controlled here momentarily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mcgillicutty accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paddy Mcgillicutty dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Mcgillicutty tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Haa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Haa misses.
A jab from Haa does it's job there.
Paddy Mcgillicutty is winning the standup battle so far.
Mcgillicutty throws a shot from downtown. Haa moves away and avoids it.
Mcgillicutty keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mcgillicutty thuds his right hand into Haa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Haa walks into a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Haa.
Mcgillicutty lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgillicutty dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Mcgillicutty there.
Haa moves out of range as Mcgillicutty strikes.
Haa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mcgillicutty stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mcgillicutty jabs Haa to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Mcgillicutty throws a shot to the body.
Haa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mcgillicutty ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haa moves away.
Mcgillicutty tries to clinch up.
Haa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Haa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Haa lands with a hook. Mcgillicutty tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Haa throws a looping overhand right but Mcgillicutty ducks down to avoid it.
Haa misses with a body kick.
Donk. Mcgillicutty catches Haa right on the button with a cross.
Haa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mcgillicutty throws a body punch but Haa moves out of range.
Haa ducks under a wild hook from Mcgillicutty.
Heismann Haa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paddy Mcgillicutty is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Mcgillicutty tries to close the distance and clinch up but Haa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Haa blocks a jab.
And Haa responds with a good body kick, but Mcgillicutty manages to step out the way in time.
Heismann Haa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mcgillicutty scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mcgillicutty misses with a looping right.
Mcgillicutty tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Haa defends well and Mcgillicutty ends up having to push Haa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Haa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Haa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Haa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Haa misses with a punch on the inside.
Haa misses with a punch to the body.
Haa has a couple of punches blocked by Mcgillicutty.
Haa stalling the fight.
Haa misses with some punches.
Haa misses with some punches.
#T3#
Haa working aggressively here.
Haa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Haa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mcgillicutty's elbow.
Haa slows down the pace here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Haa lands a nice shot to the body.
Mcgillicutty misses with a punch to the body.
Haa working aggressively here.
Haa has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mcgillicutty seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Haa can turn it around.
Mcgillicutty fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Haa swings wildly with an uppercut but Mcgillicutty uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Haa gets through Mcgillicutty's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Haa digs a right hand into Mcgillicutty's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mcgillicutty's gas tank.
Haa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Haa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Haa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mcgillicutty backwards.
Haa can't find room to land a body shot as Mcgillicutty controls the action.
Haa struggles to land a body shot inside as Mcgillicutty controls his hands.
Mcgillicutty blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Haa misses with a punch to the body.
Haa misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Haa fails to land.
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 Paddy Mcgillicutty.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mcgillicutty, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paddy Mcgillicutty!
Paddy Mcgillicutty was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
SYN 897 Maluga vs. Leifsson
Date: May 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Mcgillicutty misses with a hook. Golovkin ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Mcgillicutty gets tackled into the cage by Golovkin. Golovkin maintains the clinch.
Mcgillicutty blocking some punches.
Mcgillicutty is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Golovkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Golovkin is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mcgillicutty is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Golovkin to the mat. Golovkin regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Mcgillicutty wants to pass the guard but Golovkin is keeping the position.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Mcgillicutty drops back looking for a leg! Golovkin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Golovkin manages to kick Mcgillicutty off! Mcgillicutty jumps back into Golovkin's guard.
Mcgillicutty sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Golovkin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Golovkin has control of Mcgillicutty's left arm, preventing Mcgillicutty from doing any damage. #T1#
Golovkin wants to stand up but Mcgillicutty is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mcgillicutty jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Golovkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mcgillicutty manages to avoid it.
A jab from Mcgillicutty misses.
A big right from Mcgillicutty misses.
Paddy Mcgillicutty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcgillicutty loads up on a big right hand but Golovkin slips the punch.
Golovkin takes one on the button.
Mcgillicutty throws a good cross that connects.
Golovkin clobbers Mcgillicutty with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Golovkin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Golovkin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mcgillicutty misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Golovkin.
A big right from Mcgillicutty misses.
Mcgillicutty backing away here, and Golovkin unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Golovkin throws an overhand right that lands on Mcgillicutty's shoulder, as Mcgillicutty tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Golovkin closes the distance and clinches.
Mcgillicutty working hard to break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Golovkin. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Golovkin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Golovkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Mcgillicutty breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Golovkin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Mcgillicutty on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Golovkin clinches up with Mcgillicutty and pushes him back against the cage.
Golovkin blocks an uppercut.
Golovkin has a couple of punches blocked by Mcgillicutty.
I was talking to Mcgillicutty's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Golovkin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mcgillicutty tries to circle away but Golovkin has him pinned against the cage.
Mcgillicutty looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Golovkin is pressed up against the cage. Mcgillicutty has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Golovkin down to the mat. Golovkin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mcgillicutty checks a leg kick nicely.
Golovkin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mcgillicutty.
A swing and a miss from Mcgillicutty.#TD#
Mcgillicutty shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Golovkin is trying to defend but Mcgillicutty finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3#
Golovkin is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Golovkin is just riding it out for now. Mcgillicutty eventually gives up the hold.
Golovkin is looking for a sweep. Mcgillicutty is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty is working for a kimura but Golovkin is defending it quite comfortably.
Golovkin controlling the position for now.
Golovkin is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Mcgillicutty is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Golovkin defends it well. #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.
Mcgillicutty prevents Golovkin from improving his position.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty seems to be working for a kimura but Golovkin defends the submission attempt.
Golovkin is trying to stand up here but Mcgillicutty is controlling him well.
Golovkin is pressing down on Mcgillicutty's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Golovkin wants to stand up but Mcgillicutty is controlling him. #ES2#
Golovkin manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Mcgillicutty keeps the fight on the outside.
Golovkin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mcgillicutty slips a straight right by Golovkin.
Golovkin staying out of range there.
Mcgillicutty throws an overhand right that lands on Golovkin's shoulder, as Golovkin tries to avoid the shot.
Mcgillicutty misses with a body shot.
Vadim Golovkin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mcgillicutty blocks a low kick nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vadim Golovkin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Golovkin has Mcgillicutty up against the cage in a clinch.
Mcgillicutty blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mcgillicutty swings wildly with an uppercut but Golovkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mcgillicutty tries to circle away but Golovkin has him pinned against the cage.
Mcgillicutty throws a punch but it's blocked by Golovkin.
Mcgillicutty tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Golovkin's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Golovkin.
A nice right hand lands inside from Golovkin.
Golovkin tries a body shot but Mcgillicutty blocks it.
Mcgillicutty misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mcgillicutty working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mcgillicutty is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Golovkin's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Golovkin lands a shoulder strike.
Mcgillicutty blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mcgillicutty is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Golovkin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Golovkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Mcgillicutty.
A head punch on the inside from Golovkin fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty swings wildly with an uppercut but Golovkin uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Mcgillicutty gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Golovkin controlling the position well.
Mcgillicutty passes to side control.
Golovkin wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Golovkin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty tries for a kimura but Golovkin is defending well. #T2#
Mcgillicutty trying to control the position but Golovkin is working away.
Golovkin is looking to reverse the position.
Golovkin is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Mcgillicutty tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Golovkin holding on.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Golovkin is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Golovkin is looking to regain half guard here but Mcgillicutty keeps moving and retains side control.
Mcgillicutty is looking to take a break and control but Golovkin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Golovkin tries to improve position but can't.
Golovkin is still trying to improve position.
Mcgillicutty controlling the position.
Golovkin is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mcgillicutty working away.
Golovkin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Golovkin tries to stand but can't do so whilst Mcgillicutty controls his leg.
Mcgillicutty wants to get back to full guard.#SU2#
Golovkin escapes and gets back to his feet.
A slow jab from Mcgillicutty misses its intended target.
Golovkin motions for Mcgillicutty to come forward. Golovkin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mcgillicutty was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mcgillicutty misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Golovkin.
Golovkin was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Golovkin connects with an inside leg kick.
Golovkin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Paddy Mcgillicutty will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Mcgillicutty misses with a hook.
Mcgillicutty takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Golovkin's corner calls for a 1-2. Golovkin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Golovkin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Golovkin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mcgillicutty swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mcgillicutty was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Golovkin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty throws a lazy right hand but Golovkin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Golovkin swings for the body but Mcgillicutty moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Golovkin as Mcgillicutty shoots in.
Despite the aggression on Golovkin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mcgillicutty throws a jab but it's blocked by Golovkin. #CL2#
Golovkin moves into the clinch.
Golovkin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Golovkin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Golovkin.
Mcgillicutty scores with a shot to the side of Golovkin's head.
Vadim Golovkin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mcgillicutty wants a takedown but no success here.
Golovkin blocking some punches.
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 short uppercut from Golovkin. #BC#
Mcgillicutty breaks from the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Golovkin as Mcgillicutty shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paddy Mcgillicutty. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Golovkin throws a leg kick which misses Mcgillicutty's front leg but catches the back leg as Mcgillicutty tries to avoid it.
Golovkin tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Golovkin has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Mcgillicutty is trying to trip Golovkin. He has hold of a leg but Golovkin is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mcgillicutty persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Golovkin pushes Mcgillicutty off and gets back to his feet.
Mcgillicutty throws a body punch but Golovkin moves out of range.
Mcgillicutty misses with a hook.
Mcgillicutty misses with a body shot.
Golovkin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mcgillicutty in his tracks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Golovkin doesn't manage to clinch there - Mcgillicutty circles away.
Golovkin moves away from the strike by Mcgillicutty.
Golovkin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mcgillicutty.
Golovkin misses with a hook.
Mcgillicutty is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Golovkin.
Golovkin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Golovkin defending well as Mcgillicutty loads up on a big left hand.
Mcgillicutty jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mcgillicutty fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Golovkin manages to avoid it.
Golovkin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Golovkin wants to clinch up but Mcgillicutty keeps it at a distance.
Mcgillicutty looks to land a right hand but Golovkin moved out of range.
Golovkin throws out a counter right but Mcgillicutty avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Golovkin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mcgillicutty moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Golovkin clinches up with Mcgillicutty and pushes him back against the cage.
Golovkin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mcgillicutty backwards.
Mcgillicutty has a couple of punches blocked by Golovkin.
Mcgillicutty swings wildly with an uppercut but Golovkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mcgillicutty blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Golovkin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mcgillicutty tries to throw a body punch but Golovkin avoids it by throwing Mcgillicutty back against the cage.
Golovkin lands a hook that snaps the head of Mcgillicutty backwards. #BC2#
Golovkin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Golovkin misses with a wild body shot.
Golovkin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice takedown defense from Golovkin. No joy for Mcgillicutty on that attempt.
Mcgillicutty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mcgillicutty lands a head shot.
A swing and a miss from Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty loads up on a big right hand but Golovkin slips the punch.#CL2#
Golovkin closes the distance and clinches. #T3#
Mcgillicutty lands with a right to the head.
Mcgillicutty lands with a light punch inside.
Mcgillicutty blocks an uppercut.
Mcgillicutty has a couple of punches blocked by Golovkin.
Golovkin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mcgillicutty throws a punch but it's blocked by Golovkin.
Golovkin working aggressively here.
Golovkin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mcgillicutty backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Golovkin.
A head punch on the inside from Mcgillicutty fails to land.
Mcgillicutty is looking to break free of the clinch but Golovkin has double underhooks.
Mcgillicutty misses with some punches.
Golovkin blocks a body shot from Mcgillicutty.
Golovkin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Golovkin working aggressively here.
Mcgillicutty blocking some punches.
Golovkin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Golovkin throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Mcgillicutty tries to break free but Golovkin pushes him back against the cage.
Mcgillicutty blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Golovkin fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Golovkin fails to land.
Golovkin has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mcgillicutty seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Golovkin can turn it around.
Golovkin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mcgillicutty backwards.
Mcgillicutty wants to break free but Golovkin has control.
Mcgillicutty swings wildly with an uppercut but Golovkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mcgillicutty blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mcgillicutty working aggressively here.
Mcgillicutty scores with a shot to the side of Golovkin's head.
Golovkin tries a body shot but Mcgillicutty blocks it.
Mcgillicutty throws a head punch that misses.
Golovkin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Golovkin lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mcgillicutty misses with a hook from the clinch.
Golovkin lands with a short shot to the head.
Golovkin throws a head punch that misses.
Mcgillicutty swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mcgillicutty tries to break the clinch but Golovkin is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vadim Golovkin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Golovkin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vadim Golovkin!
After winning the bout, Vadim Golovkin 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:
SYN 889 Crosby vs. JCM
Date: Mar 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Yoshida moves out of range as Mcgillicutty strikes.
Yoshida lands with a kick to the temple. Mcgillicutty shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A lazy left from Yoshida finds it's target.
Mcgillicutty throws a jab when Yoshida was well out of range.
Mcgillicutty connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Yoshida's hands.
Mcgillicutty on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yoshida. Yoshida obviously looking to wear him down.
Mcgillicutty slips under a jab from Yoshida.
Mcgillicutty missing with a left hand there. Yoshida was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mcgillicutty's corner calls for a 1-2. Mcgillicutty obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Good shot there by Yoshida.
Mcgillicutty looks to land a right hand but Yoshida moved out of range.
Mcgillicutty slips under a jab.
Yoshida on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mcgillicutty lands a nice shot that snaps Yoshida's head back.
Mcgillicutty throws a hook but Yoshida blocks it.
Mcgillicutty fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mcgillicutty getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Yoshida blocks a jab.
Mcgillicutty throws a hook but Yoshida avoids it easily.
Mcgillicutty misses with a looping right.
Yoshida swings for the body but Mcgillicutty moves out of range.
Yoshida looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mcgillicutty fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Yoshida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mcgillicutty manages to avoid it.
Yoshida throws a low kick but Mcgillicutty moves out of range easily.
Yoshida just misses with a punch to the body.
Mcgillicutty is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mcgillicutty. Yoshida does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yoshida is looking to score with low kicks.
Yoshida lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yoshida throws a leg kick but Mcgillicutty checks it.
Yoshida lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mcgillicutty is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A lazy left from Mcgillicutty finds it's target.
Yoshida takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Paddy Mcgillicutty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcgillicutty steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yoshida.
Yoshida cracks Mcgillicutty with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A big left from Yoshida misses.
Yoshida uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mcgillicutty.
Yoshida throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yoshida throws a low kick but Mcgillicutty moves out of range easily.
Yoshida ducks under a wild hook from Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yoshida.
A jab from Mcgillicutty misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yoshida moves away from the strike by Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty backing away here, and Yoshida unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mcgillicutty misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Yoshida makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T2#
Yoshida moves away from the strike by Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty ducks under a wild hook from Yoshida.
A little feinted left hand from Mcgillicutty on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yoshida tried to score with a low kick but Mcgillicutty checks it.
Yoshida ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mcgillicutty swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Mcgillicutty.
Yoshida ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mcgillicutty thuds his right hand into Yoshida's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Yoshida moves away from the strike by Mcgillicutty.
Yoshida flicks out a counter leg kick but Mcgillicutty steps away.
A big left from Mcgillicutty misses.
Yoshida walks into a straight right hand from Mcgillicutty.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yoshida. That's going to slow Mcgillicutty down.
Yoshida turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mcgillicutty misses with a hook. Yoshida ducked under it nicely.
Yoshida swings for the body but Mcgillicutty moves out of range.
Yoshida swings for the body but Mcgillicutty moves out of range.
Yoshida finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mcgillicutty's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Yoshida connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mcgillicutty scrambles back to his feet.
Mcgillicutty looks to land a left hand but Yoshida moved out of range nicely.
Yoshida takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yoshida blocks a jab.#T3#
Yoshida moves out of range of the strikes.
Mcgillicutty throws the left hand but Yoshida avoids the punch easily.
Mcgillicutty cracks Yoshida with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Yoshida staying out of range there.
Decent striking displayed by Yoshida there.
Yoshida ducks under a wild hook from Mcgillicutty.
A leg kick checked by Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yoshida pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mcgillicutty swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mcgillicutty is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mcgillicutty lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Yoshida uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mcgillicutty.
A jab from Yoshida does it's job there.
Mcgillicutty throws a jab when Yoshida was well out of range.
Yoshida slips under a jab.
Mcgillicutty throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mcgillicutty with a hook.
Yoshida slips under a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yoshida misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Mcgillicutty misses the target.
Yoshida uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mcgillicutty.
Yoshida tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mcgillicutty was well out of range. Poor timing from Yoshida.#T4#
Mcgillicutty avoids the body shot from Yoshida.
Yoshida moves out of range of the strikes.
Yoshida throws a leg kick that misses.
Jab by Yoshida.
Mcgillicutty looks to land a right hand but Yoshida moved out of range.
Mcgillicutty scores with a punch to the head.
Yoshida scores with a jab to the head.
Yoshida throws a hook but Mcgillicutty avoids it easily.
Mcgillicutty misses with a looping right.
A good leg kick by Yoshida.
Mcgillicutty misses with a hook. Yoshida ducked under it nicely.
Mcgillicutty steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yoshida.
Mcgillicutty takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mcgillicutty takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yoshida throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Yoshida moves out of range as Mcgillicutty strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mcgillicutty throws a shot from downtown. Yoshida moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Yoshida was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mcgillicutty is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mcgillicutty staying out of range there.
Yoshida lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mcgillicutty's sensitive parts.
Mcgillicutty throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yoshida.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Paddy Mcgillicutty will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Mcgillicutty throws an overhand right that lands on Yoshida's shoulder, as Yoshida tries to avoid the shot.
Mcgillicutty moves out of range as Yoshida strikes.
Yoshida tries to move into range but Mcgillicutty moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Yoshida slips a jab from Mcgillicutty.
The fighters circling - Mcgillicutty throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yoshida tests Mcgillicutty's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Yoshida finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Yoshida lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Yoshida defending well as Mcgillicutty loads up on a big left hand.
Yoshida displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mcgillicutty throws out the jab.
Yoshida slips a jab from Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Mcgillicutty misses.
Mcgillicutty throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yoshida sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgillicutty thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mcgillicutty walks into a left hand.
Yoshida connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcgillicutty misses with a hook.
Mcgillicutty throws a looping overhand right but Yoshida ducks down to avoid it.
Mcgillicutty throws a jab when Yoshida was well out of range.
Mcgillicutty backing away here, and Yoshida unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mcgillicutty misses with a looping left.#T1#
Yoshida throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jab from Yoshida.
Yoshida throws a leg kick but Mcgillicutty moved away.
An attempted straight right counter from Mcgillicutty misses the target.
Nice straight punches there by Mcgillicutty. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty cracks Yoshida with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mcgillicutty scores with a decent looking hook.
Mcgillicutty lands a nice looking body shot.
Yoshida bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Yoshida defending well as Mcgillicutty loads up on a big left hand.
Mcgillicutty connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Paddy Mcgillicutty is winning the standup battle so far.
Yoshida throws a body shot but no joy.
Yoshida gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mcgillicutty throws a jab but it's blocked by Yoshida.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mcgillicutty connects with a looping right hand.
Mcgillicutty misses with a hook. Yoshida ducked under it nicely.
Yoshida throws a solid leg kick but Mcgillicutty takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yoshida.
Mcgillicutty looks to throw the jab but Yoshida is out of range.
Mcgillicutty throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yoshida lands with a right hand.
Yoshida uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mcgillicutty.#T2#
Mcgillicutty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yoshida.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yoshida.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yoshida.
Mcgillicutty fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mcgillicutty throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yoshida throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mcgillicutty swings widly with a right hand
and Yoshida counters with a straight right hand.
Yoshida thumps Mcgillicutty with a low kick.
Mcgillicutty looks to land a left hand but Yoshida moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Mcgillicutty misses.
Yoshida misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Yoshida.
Yoshida wants to slow Mcgillicutty down by chopping away at his legs.
Mcgillicutty swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yoshida fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mcgillicutty.
Yoshida has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Yoshida fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mcgillicutty checks it well.
Yoshida motions for Mcgillicutty to come forward. Yoshida throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mcgillicutty swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yoshida with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yoshida lands a nice shot to the body.
Yoshida takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T3#
Mcgillicutty misses with a looping right.
Mcgillicutty misses with a straight left.
Yoshida uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mcgillicutty.
Yoshida doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mcgillicutty throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yoshida uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mcgillicutty.
Yoshida throws an overhand right that lands on Mcgillicutty's shoulder, as Mcgillicutty tries to avoid the shot.
Yoshida pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mcgillicutty is out of range and Yoshida settles back down.
Mcgillicutty is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Yoshida connects with an inside leg kick.
Yoshida blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Mcgillicutty throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mcgillicutty throws out a powerful jab.
Mcgillicutty lands with a hook. Yoshida tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jab from Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty takes a swing at Yoshida's ribcage but misses.
Mcgillicutty misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yoshida.
Mcgillicutty throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yoshida makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yoshida takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Yoshida misses with a body kick.
Mcgillicutty is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Mcgillicutty on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mcgillicutty blocks a jab.
Yoshida dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mcgillicutty. That did some damage!
Mcgillicutty throws the left hand but Yoshida avoids the punch easily.
Mcgillicutty scores with the left hand. Yoshida knows he should have avoided that one.
Yoshida uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mcgillicutty.
An inside leg kick from Yoshida misses.
Yoshida with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yoshida uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mcgillicutty.
Nice defenses there by Yoshida.
Yoshida slips under a jab.
Yoshida lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mcgillicutty's sensitive parts.
Mcgillicutty avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yoshida uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yoshida.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mcgillicutty throws a jab but it's blocked by Yoshida.
A telegraphed right hand from Mcgillicutty misses the target.
Mcgillicutty misses the jab.
Mcgillicutty lands with a nice body punch.
Mcgillicutty moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paddy Mcgillicutty dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Yoshida. Mcgillicutty does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some bone on bone action there as Mcgillicutty checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A little feinted left hand from Mcgillicutty on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mcgillicutty misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Yoshida motions for Mcgillicutty to come forward. Yoshida throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yoshida scores with a jab to the head.
Mcgillicutty swings for the body but Yoshida moves out of range.
Mcgillicutty avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Mcgillicutty misses.
It seemed like Yoshida was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yoshida swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mcgillicutty misses with a wild body shot.
Mcgillicutty cracks Yoshida with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mcgillicutty throws a jab when Yoshida was well out of range.
Mcgillicutty thuds his right hand into Yoshida's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Yoshida tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mcgillicutty is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgillicutty with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yoshida. Mcgillicutty does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yoshida displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mcgillicutty throws out the jab.
Mcgillicutty scores with a jab. Yoshida acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yoshida cracks Mcgillicutty with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mcgillicutty scores with a hook.
Yoshida ducks under a wild hook from Mcgillicutty.#T1#
Yoshida throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yoshida blocks a jab.
Mcgillicutty jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yoshida throws a body punch but Mcgillicutty moves out of range.
Yoshida connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mcgillicutty thuds his right hand into Yoshida's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Yoshida misses with a hook. Mcgillicutty ducked under it nicely.
Mcgillicutty misses with a lunging right hand
and Yoshida counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yoshida.
Yoshida takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mcgillicutty connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mcgillicutty scores with a nice head shot.
Yoshida paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Yoshida gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mcgillicutty swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yoshida.
Mcgillicutty misses the jab.
Mcgillicutty on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mcgillicutty throws out a loose jab but Yoshida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mcgillicutty misses with a looping right.
Yoshida steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mcgillicutty.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yoshida! But no joy.#T2#
Yoshida uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice jab there from Yoshida.
A punch lands to the side of Yoshida 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mcgillicutty misses with a straight left.
Yoshida misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Mcgillicutty misses.
Yoshida turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yoshida waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mcgillicutty.
Yoshida throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mcgillicutty sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mcgillicutty ducks under a wild hook from Yoshida.
Yoshida takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Yoshida looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mcgillicutty misses with a hook.
Mcgillicutty misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Yoshida.
Yoshida moves out of range of the strikes.
Mcgillicutty throws a hook but Yoshida blocks it.
Yoshida walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mcgillicutty checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mcgillicutty cracks Yoshida with an open hand slap.#T3#
Mcgillicutty takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mcgillicutty on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yoshida. Yoshida obviously looking to wear him down.
Mcgillicutty connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Yoshida's hands.
Mcgillicutty lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mcgillicutty steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yoshida.
Yoshida blocks a jab.
Yoshida waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yoshida manages to avoid it.
Mcgillicutty swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mcgillicutty takes a swing at Yoshida's ribcage but misses.
Takashi Yoshida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yoshida is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Yoshida tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yoshida walks into a straight right hand from Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty misses with an uppercut.
Yoshida throws an overhand right that lands on Mcgillicutty's shoulder, as Mcgillicutty tries to avoid the shot.
Mcgillicutty fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mcgillicutty throws a poor cross that misses
and Yoshida counters with a thumping low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yoshida throws a leg kick but Mcgillicutty moved away.
Mcgillicutty looks to throw the jab but Yoshida is out of range.
Yoshida pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mcgillicutty is out of range and Yoshida settles back down. #T4#
Mcgillicutty throws a lazy right hand but Yoshida sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yoshida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yoshida just misses with a punch to the body.
Mcgillicutty bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yoshida's head.
Mcgillicutty lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Yoshida thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mcgillicutty blocks a jab.
Yoshida throws a leg kick which misses Mcgillicutty's front leg but catches the back leg as Mcgillicutty tries to avoid it.
Mcgillicutty takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Yoshida uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mcgillicutty backing away here, and Yoshida unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mcgillicutty throws a hook to the side of Yoshida's head but Yoshida sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mcgillicutty missing with a left hand there. Yoshida was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mcgillicutty scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mcgillicutty throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mcgillicutty takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mcgillicutty missing with a left hand there. Yoshida was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yoshida waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mcgillicutty.
Yoshida ducks under a wild hook from Mcgillicutty.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paddy Mcgillicutty showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mcgillicutty 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paddy Mcgillicutty!
Paddy Mcgillicutty decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
SYN 877 Valentines Massacre
Date: Feb 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Mcgillicutty throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kutvonen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Paddy Mcgillicutty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcgillicutty looks to throw the jab but Kutvonen is out of range.
Mcgillicutty lands a glancing blow to the side of Kutvonen's head.
Mcgillicutty throws a sloppy body shot
and Kutvonen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kutvonen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kutvonen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've been hearing reports that Mcgillicutty has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kutvonen slips a jab from Mcgillicutty.
Kutvonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kutvonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mcgillicutty sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kutvonen.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mcgillicutty darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
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!
Kutvonen staying out of range there.
Nice jab there from Mcgillicutty.
Kutvonen lands a glancing blow to the side of Mcgillicutty's head.
Kutvonen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kutvonen 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.
Kutvonen throws a big shot that misses.
Kutvonen throws an overhand right that lands on Mcgillicutty's shoulder, as Mcgillicutty tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Kutvonen misses.
Kutvonen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mcgillicutty misses with a straight left.
Kutvonen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mcgillicuttys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kutvonen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Kutvonen throws a lazy right hand but Mcgillicutty sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Mcgillicutty on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mcgillicutty paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mcgillicutty scores with a jab. Kutvonen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mcgillicutty connects with a looping right hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mcgillicutty throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kutvonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Paddy Mcgillicutty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kutvonen throws out a loose jab but Mcgillicutty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kutvonen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mcgillicutty throws a shot to the body.
Mcgillicutty misses with a hook.
Mcgillicutty misses with a straight right.
Mcgillicutty ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Mcgillicutty misses its intended target.
Kutvonen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mcgillicutty under the eye.
Mcgillicutty missing with a left hand there. Kutvonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kutvonen connects with the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Mcgillicutty misses its intended target.
Kutvonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kutvonen lands with a shot to the body.
Kutvonen slips under a jab from Mcgillicutty.
Kutvonen defending well as Mcgillicutty loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Kutvonen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Mcgillicutty connects with a nice looking jab.
Mcgillicutty scores with a hook to the body. Kutvonen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kutvonen ducks under a wild hook from Mcgillicutty.
Kutvonen throws a series of punches but Mcgillicutty avoids them all with ease.
Kutvonen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kutvonen throws a big shot that misses.
Kutvonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kutvonen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mcgillicutty waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kutvonen.
Mcgillicutty throws a big shot that misses.
Mcgillicutty throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kutvonen! But no joy.
Mcgillicutty misses with a looping right.
Mcgillicutty misses with a looping left.
Mcgillicutty displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kutvonen throws out the jab.
Kutvonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Kutvonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mcgillicutty sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mcgillicutty throws a right hand that misses
and Kutvonen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Mcgillicutty.
Kutvonen misses with a straight right.
A big right from Kutvonen misses.
Mcgillicutty throws a good cross that connects.
#TD2#
Kutvonen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mcgillicutty!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T3#
Mcgillicutty can't do much from the bottom here.
Mcgillicutty tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mcgillicutty gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kutvonen prevents Mcgillicutty from improving his position.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kutvonen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mcgillicutty won't allow Kutvonen to pass to mount.
Kutvonen not doing much here.
Kutvonen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
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. Kutvonen connects with a nice short shot to Mcgillicutty's temple.
Kutvonen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcgillicutty regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lusmu Kutvonen will probably get the nod.
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.#R2#
Kutvonen scores with a decent looking hook.
Kutvonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mcgillicutty on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kutvonen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kutvonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty takes a swing at Kutvonen's ribcage but misses.
Kutvonen ducks under a wild hook from Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty loads up on a big right hand but Kutvonen slips the punch.
Kutvonen blocks a jab.
Kutvonen feints the counter takedown.
Mcgillicutty throws a poor cross that misses
letting Kutvonen counter with a right hand.
Nice cross by Kutvonen.
Donk. Mcgillicutty catches Kutvonen right on the button with a cross.
A slow jab from Mcgillicutty misses its intended target.
Kutvonen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mcgillicutty.
Kutvonen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Paddy Mcgillicutty is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kutvonen scores with a jab. Mcgillicutty acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mcgillicutty throws a jab but it's blocked by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen throws out a counter right but Mcgillicutty avoids it with no problem.
Kutvonen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kutvonen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mcgillicutty misses with a looping right.
Kutvonen slips under a jab.#T1#
Nice cross by Mcgillicutty.
Kutvonen throws a low kick, looking for Mcgillicutty's leg but Mcgillicutty calmly moves out of range.
Kutvonen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mcgillicutty bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kutvonen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mcgillicutty throws a hook to the side of Kutvonen's head but Kutvonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mcgillicutty throws a shot from downtown. Kutvonen moves away and avoids it.
Mcgillicutty throws a right hand that misses
and Kutvonen counters with a low kick, right behind Mcgillicutty 's knee.
Kutvonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mcgillicutty moves away.
Kutvonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty throws a shot from downtown. Kutvonen moves away and avoids it.
A nice side step and Kutvonen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mcgillicutty throws a looping overhand right but Kutvonen ducks down to avoid it.
Mcgillicutty waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kutvonen.
Kutvonen misses the jab.
Kutvonen misses with a wild body shot.
Mcgillicutty throws a hook to the side of Kutvonen's head but Kutvonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mcgillicutty moves out of range as Kutvonen strikes.
It looked like Mcgillicutty wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice shot lands for Kutvonen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kutvonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mcgillicutty.
Kutvonen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mcgillicutty.#T2#
Mcgillicutty swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mcgillicutty swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mcgillicutty throws a body shot but no joy.
Mcgillicutty doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kutvonen slips under a jab.
Kutvonen lunges at Mcgillicutty with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mcgillicutty's hand.
Mcgillicutty misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kutvonen.
Mcgillicutty throws the left hand but Kutvonen avoids the punch easily.
Kutvonen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kutvonen throws a jab but it's blocked by Mcgillicutty.
Jab by Mcgillicutty.
Donk. Mcgillicutty catches Kutvonen right on the button with a cross.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kutvonen.
Kutvonen tries to move into range but Mcgillicutty moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A left lands for Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kutvonen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Mcgillicutty misses with an uppercut. Kutvonen saw that one coming.
Nice jab there from Kutvonen.
Mcgillicutty takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kutvonen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kutvonen defending well as Mcgillicutty loads up on a big left hand.
Kutvonen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T3#
Kutvonen slips under a jab from Mcgillicutty.
Kutvonen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kutvonen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty throws a jab but it's blocked by Kutvonen.
Mcgillicutty moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kutvonen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mcgillicutty.
Kutvonen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mcgillicuttys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kutvonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Mcgillicutty is just out of range.
Mcgillicutty slips a jab from Kutvonen.
Mcgillicutty throws a hook but Kutvonen avoids it easily.
A jab from Mcgillicutty does it's job there.
Mcgillicutty feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kutvonens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mcgillicutty throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mcgillicutty waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kutvonen.
Mcgillicutty misses with an uppercut
and Kutvonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mcgillicutty misses with a straight right.
Kutvonen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mcgillicutty scores with a jab. Kutvonen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mcgillicutty misses with a hook
and Kutvonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Kutvonen slips under a jab from Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kutvonen.
Mcgillicutty avoids the body shot from Kutvonen.
Mcgillicutty blocks a jab.
Kutvonen lands a glancing blow to the side of Mcgillicutty's head.
Good exchange - Kutvonen coming out on top.
Mcgillicutty throws a jab but it's blocked by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen slips a straight right by Mcgillicutty.
Kutvonen slips a jab from Mcgillicutty.
Kutvonen lands a nice shot that snaps Mcgillicutty's head back.
Mcgillicutty throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kutvonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kutvonen throws out a loose jab but Mcgillicutty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mcgillicutty takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mcgillicutty misses with an uppercut. Kutvonen saw that one coming.
Mcgillicutty moves away from the strike by Kutvonen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mcgillicutty throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kutvonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mcgillicutty scores with a jab to the head.
Mcgillicutty throws a hook but Kutvonen blocks it.
Kutvonen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mcgillicutty jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lusmu Kutvonen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Mcgillicutty misses with a hook. Kutvonen ducked under it nicely.
Mcgillicutty has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mcgillicutty there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kutvonen throws a jab when Mcgillicutty was well out of range.
Mcgillicutty slips under a jab.
Mcgillicutty misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kutvonen.
Mcgillicutty walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kutvonen's corner calls for a 1-2. Kutvonen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kutvonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kutvonen moves away from the strike by Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen throws an overhand right that lands on Mcgillicutty's shoulder, as Mcgillicutty tries to avoid the shot.
Mcgillicutty tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kutvonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Mcgillicutty.
Kutvonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A clash of legs there as Mcgillicutty blocks the low kick.
Mcgillicutty looks to land a right hand but Kutvonen moved out of range.
Kutvonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mcgillicutty throws a hook but Kutvonen avoids it easily.
Mcgillicutty jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mcgillicutty misses with a straight left.
Mcgillicutty throws a looping overhand right but Kutvonen ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
A big right from Mcgillicutty misses.
Kutvonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mcgillicutty connects with a looping right hand.
Mcgillicutty avoids the body shot from Kutvonen.
A jab from Kutvonen misses.
Mcgillicutty loads up on a big right hand but Kutvonen slips the punch.
Mcgillicutty throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mcgillicutty lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mcgillicutty jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mcgillicutty moves away from the strike by Kutvonen.
Mcgillicutty thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mcgillicutty looks to land a right hand but Kutvonen moved out of range.
Mcgillicutty takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kutvonen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kutvonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kutvonen misses with a body shot.
Kutvonen staying out of range there.
Mcgillicutty throws a lazy right hand but Kutvonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Paddy Mcgillicutty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mcgillicutty thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mcgillicutty scores with a nice strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kutvonen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mcgillicutty throws a poor cross that misses
and Kutvonen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Decent striking displayed by Kutvonen there.
A slow jab from Mcgillicutty misses its intended target.
Mcgillicutty throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mcgillicutty throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kutvonen lands a jab to the head.
Mcgillicutty throws a jab but it's blocked by Kutvonen.
The fighters circling - Mcgillicutty throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mcgillicutty misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Kutvonen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kutvonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donk. Kutvonen catches Mcgillicutty right on the button with a cross.
Kutvonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kutvonen throws a hook but Mcgillicutty avoids it easily.
Mcgillicutty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kutvonen jabs at Mcgillicutty's body.
Kutvonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mcgillicutty.
Kutvonen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T3##TD2#
Kutvonen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mcgillicutty on his heels. He'll look to pass Mcgillicutty's guard now, I'm sure.
Mcgillicutty is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty working for a triangle but Kutvonen defends it easily.
Kutvonen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lusmu Kutvonen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4##SUB#
Mcgillicutty looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kutvonen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty has his foot on Kutvonen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kutvonen works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lusmu Kutvonen.
Well Kutvonen 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Lusmu Kutvonen!
Lusmu Kutvonen really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Paddy's Enhancing Drugs (160Q) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
KoF: SUPER WOLF FUN TIMES
Date: Sep 25, 2021 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Panic.
Panic moves away from the strike by Mcgillicutty.
Panic throws a hook but Mcgillicutty avoids it easily.
Mcgillicutty fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mcgillicutty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Panic.
Mcgillicutty throws a poor cross that misses
letting Panic counter with a right hand.
Mcgillicutty looks to land a left hand but Panic moved out of range nicely.
Panic thumps Mcgillicutty with a low kick.
A shot to the body from Mcgillicutty misses
letting Panic counter with a right hand.
Mcgillicutty throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Mcgillicutty misses its intended target.
Panic seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Panic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Mcgillicutty misses the target.
Mcgillicutty uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Panic.
Mcgillicutty throws an off balance right hand
and Panic counters with a right hand to the body.
Panic blocks a jab.
Mcgillicutty misses with a straight left.
Panic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Panic walks into a left hand. #T1#
Mcgillicutty digs a good body shot into Panic's ribs.
Panic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Panic misses with an uppercut.
Mcgillicutty 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.
Mcgillicutty fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panic manages to avoid it.
Panic blocks a jab.
Panic seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mcgillicutty fails to land the takedown.
Nice defenses there by Panic.
Mcgillicutty is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Mcgillicutty pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Panic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mcgillicutty bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Panic's head.
Mcgillicutty throws a body shot but no joy.
Panic went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mcgillicutty throws a hook to the side of Panic's head but Panic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mcgillicutty throws a jab when Panic was well out of range.
Mcgillicutty looks to score with a jab to the body but Panic is just out of range.
Mcgillicutty throws out a loose jab but Panic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Panic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mcgillicutty throws a sloppy body shot
and Panic counters with a nice uppercut.
Mcgillicutty misses with a straight right.
Panic is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Mcgillicutty ducks under a wild hook from Panic.
Nice body punch from Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty misses with an uppercut. Panic saw that one coming.
Panic is looking to counter punch.
Mcgillicutty throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Panic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panic misses with a few strikes there.
Mcgillicutty throws a hook to the side of Panic's head but Panic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Mcgillicutty shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Panic is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mcgillicutty's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mcgillicutty's back!#SUB#
Panic working for the choke.
Mcgillicutty trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Mcgillicutty 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 Panic gets his way!
#T3#
Mcgillicutty wants to control his opponent's hands but Panic gets his hands free.
Panic has the hooks in. Mcgillicutty is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Mcgillicutty tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Panic avoids the attempt from Mcgillicutty to control.
Mcgillicutty gets back to half guard.
Mcgillicutty is looking to control Panic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mcgillicutty avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Panic pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Panic is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Panic is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mcgillicutty is just riding it out for now. Panic eventually gives up the hold.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Paddy Mcgillicutty will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Panic throws an overhand right that lands on Mcgillicutty's shoulder, as Mcgillicutty tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Mcgillicutty was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mcgillicutty misses with a straight left.
Mcgillicutty throws a body shot but no joy.
Panic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mcgillicutty.
Panic moves out of range of the strikes.
Mcgillicutty rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Panic counters with a nice body kick.
Mcgillicutty jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Panic stuffs the takedown attempt from Mcgillicutty. Mcgillicutty gets slowly back to his feet.
Panic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Panic scores with the left hand. Mcgillicutty knows he should have avoided that one.
Mcgillicutty shoots in for a takedown but Panic shows good takedown defense.
An attempted straight right counter from Panic misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgillicutty misses with a left hand
letting Panic counter with a right hand.
Mcgillicutty missing with a left hand there. Panic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Paddy Mcgillicutty seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mcgillicutty cracks Panic with an open hand slap.
Panic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mcgillicutty jabs at Panic's body.#T1#
Mcgillicutty looks to land a right hand but Panic moved out of range.
A slow jab from Mcgillicutty misses its intended target.
A jab from Mcgillicutty misses.
Panic ducks under a wild hook from Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mcgillicutty avoids the body shot from Panic.
Panic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jab by Mcgillicutty.
Panic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty throws a looping overhand right but Panic ducks down to avoid it.
Panic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Panic misses with a hook. Mcgillicutty ducked under it nicely.
Paddy Mcgillicutty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mcgillicutty was well out of range. Poor timing from Panic.
Mcgillicutty scores with a hook to the body. Panic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mcgillicutty misses with an uppercut.
Panic throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Mcgillicutty misses the body punch
and Panic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mcgillicutty thinking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Panic does it's job there.
Mcgillicutty swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Panic defending well as Mcgillicutty loads up on a big left hand.
Mcgillicutty slips a jab from Panic.
Mcgillicutty scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mcgillicutty swings widly with a right hand
and Panic counters with a stiff right hand.
Mcgillicutty misses with a straight left.
Mcgillicutty misses with a hook
and Panic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mcgillicutty lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mcgillicutty throws a looping overhand right but Panic ducks down to avoid it.
Mcgillicutty steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Panic.
A little jabbing left from Mcgillicutty on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mcgillicutty misses with a body shot.
Panic slips a jab from Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Mcgillicutty misses the target. #T3#
Mcgillicutty moves out of range as Panic strikes.
Mcgillicutty misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Panic to counter with a crisp jab.
Panic missing with a left hand there. Mcgillicutty was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Panic misses with a straight right.
Panic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mcgillicutty throws a shot to the body.
Mcgillicutty throws a body punch but Panic moves out of range.
And Panic counters with a quick kick to the body but Mcgillicutty blocks it.
Mcgillicutty misses with a hook
and Panic counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mcgillicutty scores with a hook to the body. Panic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mcgillicutty misses with a hook. Panic ducked under it nicely.
As Mcgillicutty backs away, Panic returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mcgillicutty swings widly with a right hand
and Panic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mcgillicutty throws a jab but it's blocked by Panic.
Panic is looking for a counter combo.
Panic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mcgillicutty.
It looked like Panic was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mcgillicutty.
Panic slips under a jab.
Panic throwing a counter right hand but Mcgillicutty manages to avoid it.
Panic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mcgillicutty.
Panic slips under a jab.
Satanic Panic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Panic scores with a hook to the body. Mcgillicutty takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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!
Mcgillicutty throws a lazy right hand but Panic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Panic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Panic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mcgillicutty connects with a looping right hand.
#CL#
Panic clinches up against the cage.
Panic misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Panic fails to land.
Mcgillicutty blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Panic.
Mcgillicutty tries to circle away but Panic has him pinned against the cage.
Mcgillicutty wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short uppercut from Panic.
Panic slows down the pace here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Panic.
Panic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mcgillicuttys head.
Mcgillicutty is trying to push Panic away but Panic has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD#
Panic pulls guard effortlessly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Paddy Mcgillicutty will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Mcgillicutty throws a body punch but Panic moves out of range.
Mcgillicutty avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A swing and a miss from Mcgillicutty.
Good standup being displayed there by Panic as he connects with a hook.
Mcgillicutty scores with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Panic misses the target.
Mcgillicutty throws a shot to the body.
Mcgillicutty throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Panic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mcgillicutty misses the jab.
Mcgillicutty throws a body punch but Panic moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Mcgillicutty.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panic slips under a jab from Mcgillicutty.
Panic quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Panic takes one on the button.
Mcgillicutty throws an overhand right that lands on Panic's shoulder, as Panic tries to avoid the shot.
Mcgillicutty tries to move into range but Panic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mcgillicutty throws a predictable looking body shot
and Panic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Mcgillicutty misses with a straight right.
A counter left hand to the body from Panic misses its target.
Nice shot by Panic.
Mcgillicutty jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mcgillicutty throws out a loose jab but Panic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Panic is looking to counter punch.
Mcgillicutty is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Panic. #CL#
Panic has Mcgillicutty up against the cage in a clinch.
Mcgillicutty tries to pull guard but Panic won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty wants to get back to striking at distance but Panic won't allow it.
Panic throws a punch but it's blocked by Mcgillicutty.
Panic throws a head punch that misses.
Mcgillicutty is trying to break free.
Mcgillicutty blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Panic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Panic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mcgillicutty backwards.
Panic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mcgillicutty wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mcgillicutty is trying to break the clinch but Panic is controlling him.#T2#
Mcgillicutty wants to get back to striking at distance but Panic won't allow it.
Mcgillicutty has had enough of the clinch but Panic keeps him there for the moment.
Mcgillicutty is trying to push Panic away but Panic has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Panic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Panic.
Mcgillicutty blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD2#
Mcgillicutty pulls guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panic tries to free his leg and advance position but Mcgillicutty is retaining full guard.
Mcgillicutty wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Panic is now in half guard.
Mcgillicutty trying to hold on to Panic's head to control him but Panic postures up.
#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB#
Panic is looking for a kimura but Mcgillicutty is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Panic to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Panic escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Panic!
Mcgillicutty tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mcgillicutty sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mcgillicutty is refusing to be controlled, as Panic sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mcgillicutty trying to control here.
#SUB#
Panic is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Panic is thwarting Mcgillicutty's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Satanic Panic clearly takes that round.
That's time! Panic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Panic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mcgillicutty.
Panic moves out of range as Mcgillicutty strikes.
Mcgillicutty misses with a left hand
and Panic counters with a nice leg kick.
Mcgillicutty misses with a hook to the body
letting Panic counter with a right hand.
Mcgillicutty slips a jab from Panic.
Panic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mcgillicutty.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty throws the left hand but Panic avoids the punch easily.
Mcgillicutty staying out of range there.
Mcgillicutty throws a poor cross that misses
and Panic counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgillicutty throws a big shot that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Panic misses its target.
Mcgillicutty is trying hard to land a takedown here. Panic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Panic tried to counter with a leg kick but Mcgillicutty avoided it.
Panic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mcgillicutty misses with a left hand
letting Panic counter with a right hand.
Mcgillicutty throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Mcgillicutty throws the left hand but Panic avoids the punch easily.
Panic slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panic.
Panic moves away from the strike by Mcgillicutty.
Panic misses with a hook. Mcgillicutty ducked under it nicely.
Mcgillicutty misses the jab.
Mcgillicutty thuds his right hand into Panic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mcgillicutty walks into a straight right hand from Panic.
Mcgillicutty swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mcgillicutty fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panic manages to avoid it.
Panic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mcgillicutty misses with a straight right.
Mcgillicutty throws a poor cross that misses
and Panic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mcgillicutty thinking.
Mcgillicutty misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panic.
It looked like Panic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Panic slips under a jab from Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty scores with a punch to the head.
Panic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mcgillicutty throws a lazy uppercut
and Panic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Panic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mcgillicutty was well out of range. Poor timing from Panic.
Panic defending well as Mcgillicutty loads up on a big left hand.
Panic slips under a jab from Mcgillicutty.
Panic throws a shot from downtown. Mcgillicutty moves away and avoids it.
Mcgillicutty swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Panic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Panic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mcgillicutty manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Mcgillicutty on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mcgillicutty checks the leg kick nicely there.
Panic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Panic blocks a jab.
Mcgillicutty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Panic.
#T3#
Panic slips under a jab.
Mcgillicutty swings for the body but Panic moves out of range.
Mcgillicutty fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panic manages to avoid it.
As Mcgillicutty tries to get set, Panic tries to push him back and clinch up but Mcgillicutty manages to avoid the attempt.
Mcgillicutty is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Panic.
Panic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mcgillicutty was well out of range. Poor timing from Panic.
Panic throws a jab when Mcgillicutty was well out of range.
Mcgillicutty's jab looks to have found its range, popping Panic under the eye.
Panic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mcgillicutty.
Panic throws a jab but it's blocked by Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty throws an overhand right that lands on Panic's shoulder, as Panic tries to avoid the shot.
Mcgillicutty misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Mcgillicutty throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mcgillicutty ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Panic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mcgillicutty.
Panic closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T4#
Mcgillicutty misses with a shot to the body
and Panic counters with a straight right hand.
Mcgillicutty misses with a body shot.
Panic scores with a nice head shot.
Mcgillicutty misses with a takedown attempt
and Mcgillicutty takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Satanic Panic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paddy Mcgillicutty.
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!
Mcgillicutty throws a looping overhand right but Panic ducks down to avoid it.
Mcgillicutty tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panic was well out of range. Poor timing from Mcgillicutty.
A swing and a miss from Mcgillicutty.
Panic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mcgillicutty lands a jab to the head.
Panic moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Panic was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty swats away the attempt to clinch by Panic.
A little jabbing left from Mcgillicutty on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mcgillicutty bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Satanic Panic will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Mcgillicutty is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Panic.
Mcgillicutty takes a swing at Panic's ribcage but misses.
Mcgillicutty looks to land a right hand but Panic moved out of range.
Panic throws a hook but Mcgillicutty avoids it easily.
Mcgillicutty misses with a wild body shot.
Panic is looking to counter punch.
Panic slips under a jab from Mcgillicutty.
Panic avoids the body shot from Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty misses with an uppercut
and Panic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mcgillicutty has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Panic needs to keep his hands up - Mcgillicutty had a free shot at his head there.
Mcgillicutty misses with a shot to the body
and Mcgillicutty takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Panic misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgillicutty lands a slapping body shot.
Mcgillicutty scores with a jab. Panic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Panic slips a straight right by Mcgillicutty.
A big left from Mcgillicutty misses.
Mcgillicutty waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Panic.
Panic tried to counter with a leg kick but Mcgillicutty avoided it.#T1#
Mcgillicutty fails with a takedown attempt.
Panic throwing a counter right hand but Mcgillicutty manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty misses with a body punch
and Panic counters with a nice kick to the body.
Panic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mcgillicutty.
Panic takes one to the chin there.
The fighters circling - Mcgillicutty throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Panic was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mcgillicutty dives in and grabs Panic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Panic pushes down on Mcgillicutty's head and hops out.
A telegraphed right hand from Panic misses the target.
Panic throws a hook to the side of Mcgillicutty's head but Mcgillicutty sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mcgillicutty just misses with a punch to the body.
Mcgillicutty jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Panic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Panic lunges at Mcgillicutty with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mcgillicutty's hand. #T2#
Nice jab there from Panic.
A chopping leg kick lands by Panic.
Panic ducks under a wild hook from Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panic was well out of range. Poor timing from Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty misses the jab.
Mcgillicutty misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by Panic.
Panic staying out of range there.
Panic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mcgillicutty missing with a left hand there. Panic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Panic misses the target.
Mcgillicutty lands a body shot.
Mcgillicutty jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mcgillicutty misses with a hook. Panic ducked under it nicely.
Mcgillicutty throws a lazy uppercut
and Panic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mcgillicutty thinking.
Mcgillicutty misses with a lunging right hand
and Mcgillicutty takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Panic misses with a hook.#T3#
Mcgillicutty displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Panic throws out the jab.
Mcgillicutty takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mcgillicutty misses with a straight right.
Mcgillicutty ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Panic moves away.
Mcgillicutty throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Panic makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mcgillicutty scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mcgillicutty misses with a shot to the body
and Panic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Panic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Panic throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mcgillicutty's head.
Mcgillicutty misses with a body shot.
Mcgillicutty misses with a right hand
and Panic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mcgillicutty misses with a wild body shot.
Mcgillicutty getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Panic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mcgillicutty moves away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mcgillicutty darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mcgillicutty with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mcgillicutty misses with an uppercut.
Mcgillicutty misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panic.
Mcgillicutty misses with a left hand
and Panic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Panic slips a jab from Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty lands a slapping body shot.
Mcgillicutty throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Panic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mcgillicutty misses with a hook
and Panic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mcgillicutty misses with an uppercut
and Panic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Mcgillicutty.
Nice defenses there by Panic.
Panic takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Panic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Paddy Mcgillicutty.
I think Mcgillicutty has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 46:49
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 47:49
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 48:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Paddy Mcgillicutty!
Paddy Mcgillicutty decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
KoF:IW - Mcgillicutty x Goku
Date: Aug 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Goku throws a body punch but Mcgillicutty moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Mcgillicutty misses the target.
Goku 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.
Mcgillicutty takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Goku misses with a hook.
Mcgillicutty swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mcgillicutty drops his hands momentarily and Goku takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mcgillicutty looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Goku misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Goku throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Goku throws a shot from downtown. Mcgillicutty moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Mcgillicutty misses the target.
Mcgillicutty moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Mcgillicutty on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mcgillicutty slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goku misses the shot to the body.
Mcgillicutty avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mcgillicutty ducks under a wild hook from Goku.
Goku throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Mcgillicutty wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Mcgillicutty keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mcgillicutty steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Goku.
Mcgillicutty went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Goku throws the left hand but Mcgillicutty avoids the punch easily.
Goku swings for the body but Mcgillicutty moves out of range.
Goku misses with a straight right.
Goku throws a body shot but no joy.
Mcgillicutty takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Goku misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Mcgillicutty wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Goku lands a jab to the nose.
Mcgillicutty moves forwards but Goku connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Goku thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mcgillicutty was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Goku swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Mcgillicutty counter with a right hand. #T2#
Goku throws a sloppy body shot
and Mcgillicutty counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Goku is looking to score with low kicks.
Mcgillicutty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goku.
An attempted straight right counter from Mcgillicutty misses the target.
Goku just misses with a punch to the body.
Mcgillicutty was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
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!
Goku does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mcgillicutty is looking to counter punch.
Mcgillicutty avoids a punch combination nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Mcgillicutty misses the target.
Goku misses the jab.
Goku throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mcgillicutty counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mcgillicutty uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goku.
An attempted straight right counter from Mcgillicutty misses the target.
Son Goku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goku misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Mcgillicutty keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goku.
Goku jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mcgillicutty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goku.
Mcgillicutty is looking to counter punch.
Goku fails to land with a series of punches.
Goku connects with a looping right hand.
Mcgillicutty moves out of range of the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Mcgillicutty tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goku throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mcgillicutty counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mcgillicutty blocks a jab.
Goku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Mcgillicutty misses the target.
Goku throws a lazy right hand but Mcgillicutty sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Mcgillicutty on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Goku takes a swing at Mcgillicutty's ribcage but misses.
Mcgillicutty appears to be looking for a big counter.
Goku connects with a single shot there.#T4#
Mcgillicutty uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Goku.
Goku looks to throw the jab but Mcgillicutty is out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Goku as he connects with a hook.
Mcgillicutty ducks under a wild hook from Goku.
Goku loads up on a big right hand but Mcgillicutty slips the punch.
Mcgillicutty is looking to counter punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goku misses with a right hand
and Mcgillicutty counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mcgillicutty slips a jab from Goku.
Mcgillicutty throwing a counter right hand but Goku manages to avoid it.
Mcgillicutty takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A swing and a miss from Goku.
Goku lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mcgillicutty circles away quickly and effectively.
A swing and a miss from Goku.
Goku misses with a hook. Mcgillicutty ducked under it nicely.
Mcgillicutty went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Son Goku dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Goku throws the left hand but Mcgillicutty avoids the punch easily.
Goku lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mcgillicutty ducks under a wild hook from Goku.
Mcgillicutty went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Goku has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Goku misses with an uppercut.
Goku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mcgillicutty moves away.
Mcgillicutty checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Mcgillicutty on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Goku throws a right hand that Mcgillicutty ducks under and follows up with a left that Mcgillicutty also avoids with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from Mcgillicutty misses the target.
Goku misses with an uppercut.
A counter left hand to the body from Mcgillicutty misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goku throws out a powerful jab.
Mcgillicutty gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Goku.
Goku throws a right hand that misses
and Mcgillicutty counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Goku throws a hook but Mcgillicutty avoids it easily.
Mcgillicutty appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1#
Goku misses with a hook to the body
and Mcgillicutty counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Goku. Mcgillicutty does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goku misses with a right hand
and Mcgillicutty connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Goku jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Goku misses with a few strikes there.
Mcgillicutty swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Goku missing with a left hand there. Mcgillicutty was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mcgillicutty was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Goku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mcgillicutty manages to avoid it.
Goku misses with a left hand
and Mcgillicutty counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Goku thinking.
Goku loads up on a big right hand but Mcgillicutty slips the punch.
Mcgillicutty swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mcgillicutty steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Goku.
Son Goku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goku tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Goku looks to score with a jab to the body but Mcgillicutty is just out of range.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Goku. Mcgillicutty does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goku throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mcgillicutty counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Goku just misses with a punch to the body.
Mcgillicutty is looking to counter punch.
Mcgillicutty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goku.
It looked like Mcgillicutty wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mcgillicutty slips under a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goku throws a hook to the side of Mcgillicutty's head but Mcgillicutty sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mcgillicutty is looking to counter punch.
Goku misses with a lunging right hand
and Mcgillicutty counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Goku is breathing heavily.
Goku misses with a straight left.
Mcgillicutty is looking to counter punch.
Goku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Mcgillicutty misses the target.
Goku throws a jab but it's blocked by Mcgillicutty.
Goku misses with a lunging right hand
and Mcgillicutty connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Mcgillicutty defending well as Goku loads up on a big left hand.
Mcgillicutty is looking to counter punch.
A clash of legs there as Mcgillicutty blocks the low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Mcgillicutty on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A low kick from Goku misses
and Mcgillicutty counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Goku is rocked!
A swing and a miss from Goku.
Goku throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Goku tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Goku throws a hook but Mcgillicutty avoids it easily.
It looked like Mcgillicutty was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Goku thows a leg kick but Mcgillicutty checks it
and Mcgillicutty counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Goku is still on wobbly legs! Can Mcgillicutty finish him?
A big right from Goku misses.
Mcgillicutty tries to counter with a takedown but Goku is quick to defend against it.
A big right from Goku misses.
Mcgillicutty throwing a counter right hand but Goku manages to avoid it.
Goku scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Goku misses with a hook
and Mcgillicutty rattles Goku with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Goku tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Mcgillicutty dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Goku stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Paddy Mcgillicutty!
Paddy Mcgillicutty retains his lightweight title!
Paddy Mcgillicutty decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
In defeat, Son Goku stepped up to the mic, saying 'I can't believe it, I thought I had trained very hard in the other world, but I was wrong. I didn't think there was anyone who had the same strength as me.'. |
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Event:
KoF:IW-Mcgillicutty x Alvarez
Date: Jul 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Alvarez misses with an uppercut
and Mcgillicutty counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alvarez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Paddy Mcgillicutty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcgillicutty throws a shot from downtown. Alvarez moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Mcgillicutty throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mcgillicutty enables Alvarez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mcgillicutty manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Alvarez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mcgillicutty swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mcgillicutty has his hands on Alvarez's head, controlling the position.
Alvarez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgillicutty tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Alvarez easily slips into full mount! #SUB2#
Alvarez looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T1#
Mcgillicutty tries to hold on but Alvarez pushes him away.
Mcgillicutty might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mcgillicutty is trying desperately to improve position.
Mcgillicutty is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mcgillicutty has given up his back here.
Mcgillicutty tries to roll but Alvarez sticks to his back.
Mcgillicutty trying to control but not successfully.
I really don't envy Mcgillicutty right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcgillicutty trying to control the hands but Alvarez won't let him. #SUB2#
Alvarez is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Mcgillicutty is defending well though. Alvarez let's go of the attempt for now.#T2#
Mcgillicutty wants to control his opponent's hands but Alvarez gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Alvarez is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Mcgillicutty is defending well though. Alvarez let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Mcgillicutty's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T3#
Despite being in a bad position, Mcgillicutty is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts. #SUB2#
Alvarez working for the choke.
Mcgillicutty trying to control the hands but Alvarez won't let him.
Alvarez doesn't have the hooks in and Mcgillicutty manages to turn into his guard.
Mcgillicutty pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alvarez is keeping the position for now.
Mcgillicutty sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Alvarez's guard. #T4##SUB#
Mcgillicutty is looking for a kimura but Alvarez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mcgillicutty to get the leverage. #SUB#
Mcgillicutty is looking for a kimura but Alvarez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mcgillicutty to get the leverage.
Alvarez is trying to maintain the position but Mcgillicutty is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty is trying to work for a kimura but Alvarez is defending well.
Mcgillicutty is thwarting Alvarez's attempts to control the position.
Alvarez is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty seems to be working for a kimura but Alvarez defends the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvarez is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Alvarez dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Mcgillicutty looks to land a combination but Alvarez avoids it well.
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mcgillicutty swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mcgillicutty throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alvarez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mcgillicutty loads up on a big right hand but Alvarez slips the punch.
Mcgillicutty takes a swing at Alvarez's ribcage but misses.
Alvarez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Alvarez misses with a straight right.
Good exchange - Mcgillicutty coming out on top.
Mcgillicutty just misses with a punch to the body.
Alvarez takes a swing at Mcgillicutty's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Alvarez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Alvarez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mcgillicutty moves into full guard.
#T1#
Alvarez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mcgillicutty controlling Alvarez's posture. #SUB#
Mcgillicutty is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tyler Alvarez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Alvarez advances position into side control!
Mcgillicutty is trying to control Alvarez's posture but Alvarez avoids it. #SUB2#
Alvarez tries for a kimura but Mcgillicutty is defending well. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mcgillicutty wants to control but Alvarez postures up.#SUB2#
Alvarez tries for a kimura but Mcgillicutty is defending well.
Mcgillicutty tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Alvarez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mcgillicutty sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Alvarez is working for a kimura but Mcgillicutty is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Mcgillicutty actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Alvarez works his way into side control.
Mcgillicutty tries to improve position but can't.
A control attempt from Mcgillicutty but he's now mounted!
Mcgillicutty tries to hold on but Alvarez postures up.
Mcgillicutty regains half guard.#T4##SUB#
Mcgillicutty is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alvarez pulls his head out easily.
Mcgillicutty is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Alvarez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mcgillicutty won't allow Alvarez to pass to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcgillicutty is looking for a sweep. Alvarez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alvarez trying to pass the guard but Mcgillicutty defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Alvarez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alvarez.
Alvarez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mcgillicutty ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Alvarez clinches up with Mcgillicutty and pushes him back against the cage.
Mcgillicutty is looking to break free of the clinch but Alvarez has double underhooks. #BC#
Mcgillicutty's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mcgillicutty avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mcgillicutty misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Alvarez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Mcgillicutty has his foot on Alvarez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alvarez works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgillicutty has Alvarez pulled in close to control his posture.
Alvarez postures up.
#SUB#
Alvarez looking to improve position, pressing down on Mcgillicutty's thigh with his hand. Mcgillicutty seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Alvarez paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Alvarez's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Mcgillicutty picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Paddy Mcgillicutty!
Paddy Mcgillicutty is the new lightweight champion!
Paddy Mcgillicutty spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
KoF:IW - Contenders
Date: Jun 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Alvarez feints a jab promting Mcgillicutty to slip. Alvarez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mcgillicutty slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CL2#
Alvarez clinches with his opponent.
Alvarez stalls.
Mcgillicutty wants to get back to striking at distance but Alvarez won't allow it.
Mcgillicutty tries to circle away but Alvarez has him pinned against the cage.
Alvarez lands with a short shot to the head.
Mcgillicutty is trying to break the clinch but Alvarez is controlling him.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC2#
Alvarez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Alvarez has Mcgillicutty up against the cage in a clinch.
Alvarez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mcgillicutty wants to break the clinch but can't.
Alvarez has Mcgillicutty pressed against the cage, preventing Mcgillicutty from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Mcgillicutty jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Alvarez walks away with a smile on his face. Mcgillicutty gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Alvarez with a poor takedown
and Mcgillicutty counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Owen Alvarez has been cut.#TD2#
Mcgillicutty gets caught flat footed, as Alvarez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mcgillicutty is trying to keep Alvarez in close.
#SUB#
Mcgillicutty looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mcgillicutty being controlled here, momentarily.
Alvarez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mcgillicutty looking for a sweep. Not yet Mcgillicutty, not yet. #T2##SUB#
Mcgillicutty working for a triangle but Alvarez defends it easily.
Mcgillicutty might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Alvarez escapes and throws Mcgillicutty's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Alvarez in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
You can see the frustration on Mcgillicutty's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Alvarez moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Alvarez is looking to take a break and control but Mcgillicutty is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mcgillicutty tries to improve position but can't.
Mcgillicutty wants to control but Alvarez postures up.
Mcgillicutty tries to bench press Alvarez off him but Alvarez keeps the position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mcgillicutty trying to control but Alvarez flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Mcgillicutty breaks Alvarez's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Alvarez 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.
Mcgillicutty wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
Mcgillicutty advances to half guard.
Mcgillicutty perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Mcgillicutty is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alvarez has managed to free his arm - good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty is looking for a kimura but Alvarez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mcgillicutty to get the leverage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Owen Alvarez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Owen Alvarez's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL2#
Alvarez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Alvarez slowing the pace effectively.
Mcgillicutty working hard to break the clinch.
Mcgillicutty is trying to force a seperation but Alvarez has the dominant position.
Alvarez keeps control of Mcgillicutty as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mcgillicutty working hard to break the clinch.#TD2#
Alvarez has picked Mcgillicutty up - he's going for a ride! Alvarez dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Alvarez wants to control but Mcgillicutty is keeping him busy.
Mcgillicutty is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Alvarez thows an elbow strike that misses. Mcgillicutty gets hold of full guard and has managed to get a loose guillotine attempt. Alvarez doesn't seem too bothered but Mcgillicutty quickly shifts his position and has tightened the hold! Alvarez is in big trouble now - he's going a funny colour - he's tapping out! Nice finish there! Alvarez really should have spotted the danger earlier though... either incompetence or over-confidence has resulted in a big L on his record.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Paddy Mcgillicutty!
Paddy Mcgillicutty decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
KoF:IW - Okongwu x Zurauskas
Date: May 22, 2021 |
#R1#
A big right from Alvarez misses.
It seemed like Mcgillicutty was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Alvarez closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Alvarez successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mcgillicutty jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mcgillicutty trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Alvarez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty drops back looking for a leg! Alvarez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alvarez manages to kick Mcgillicutty off! Mcgillicutty jumps back into Alvarez's guard.
Alvarez throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Alvarez dives on top into guard.#REVR##T1#
Alvarez postures up.
#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alvarez defends well.#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty looking for a guillotine here but Alvarez defends easily.
#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Alvarez passes into side control.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
You can see the frustration on Mcgillicutty's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mcgillicutty is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcgillicutty can't do much from the bottom here. #T3##SUB#
Alvarez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Alvarez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mcgillicutty tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Alvarez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mcgillicutty trying to control but Alvarez flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Mcgillicutty staying busy and making it hard for Alvarez to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcgillicutty trying to control the hands but Alvarez breaks the grip. #SUB#
Mcgillicutty 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 Alvarez gets his way!
Mcgillicutty looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Alvarez seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T4##SUB#
Alvarez is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Mcgillicutty is trying to break free.
Alvarez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty 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 Alvarez gets his way!
#SUB#
Alvarez 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, Mcgillicutty has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcgillicutty manages to reverse the position and now he's in Alvarez's guard. Nice work there by Mcgillicutty.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Alvarez dominated that round.
That's time! Alvarez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Mcgillicutty looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvarez is just out of range.
Alvarez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mcgillicutty sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Alvarez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Mcgillicutty's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mcgillicutty is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Alvarez is looking to take a break and control but Mcgillicutty is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgillicutty sneaks back into half guard.#T1#
Mcgillicutty trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alvarez pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Alvarez wants to work for an arm triangle but Mcgillicutty is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mcgillicutty moves into full guard.
Our spies down at at The Grind inform us that Mcgillicutty has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty looking for a guillotine here but Alvarez defends easily.
#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty has his foot on Alvarez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alvarez works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Alvarez escapes and throws Mcgillicutty's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Mcgillicutty is holding Alvarez down, trying to stall.
Alvarez has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Mcgillicutty!
Mcgillicutty gets back to half guard.
Mcgillicutty is staying active underneath Alvarez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mcgillicutty makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mcgillicutty.#T3#
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Mcgillicutty is keeping the position.
Alvarez is pushing down on Mcgillicutty's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mcgillicutty is fighting to maintain full guard but Alvarez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tyler Alvarez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Alvarez seems to be working for a kimura but Mcgillicutty defends the submission attempt.
Alvarez trying to pass the guard but Mcgillicutty defending well. #SUB2#
Alvarez is trying to improve position by moving to mount. Mcgillicutty has hold of his neck though and manages to move into guard! All of a sudden, Alvarez is in a lot of trouble! Mcgillicutty is straining to finish and he's done it! Alvarez taps out! Amazing!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Paddy Mcgillicutty!
Paddy Mcgillicutty decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
KoF:IW St.Paddy's Triple Crown
Date: Mar 20, 2021 |
#R1#
The crowd cheers as Mcgillicutty lands an impressive looking overhand right. Of Five doesn't seem phased though.
Mcgillicutty throws a hook but Of Five blocks it.
A slow jab from Mcgillicutty misses its intended target.
Mcgillicutty scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mcgillicutty throws a body punch but Of Five moves out of range.
Mcgillicutty scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Of Five blocks a jab.
Mcgillicutty scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from Mcgillicutty does it's job there.
Mcgillicutty loads up on a big right hand but Of Five slips the punch.
Paddy Mcgillicutty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcgillicutty slips under a jab.
Of Five missing with a left hand there. Mcgillicutty was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mcgillicutty tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Of Five swivels and escapes.
Of Five now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#TD#
Mcgillicutty fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Of Five sprawls well initially but Mcgillicutty persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1##SUB#
Mcgillicutty is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Of Five sees it coming and defends easily.
Mcgillicutty is taking a breather. Of Five says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Of Five wants to get back to his feet.
Of Five really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mcgillicutty. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty is trying to work for a kimura but Of Five is defending well.
Mcgillicutty trying to mount his opponent but Of Five defends it. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Of Five sees it coming and defends easily.
Of Five is not content to let Mcgillicutty control the position.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mcgillicutty slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Mcgillicutty looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T3#
Of Five keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Mcgillicutty seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Of Five does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mcgillicutty prevents Of Five from standing back up.
#SUB#
Mcgillicutty wants to work for an arm triangle but Of Five is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Of Five is trying to maintain the position but Mcgillicutty is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Mcgillicutty is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Of Five defends it well.
Mcgillicutty is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcgillicutty tries to pass the half guard into mount. Of Five knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paddy Mcgillicutty dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Mcgillicutty lands a nice shot to the body.
Mcgillicutty misses with an uppercut. Of Five saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mcgillicutty. Of Five does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mcgillicutty misses with a body shot.
Of Five swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Of Five looks to land a right hand but Mcgillicutty moved out of range.
Mcgillicutty takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mcgillicutty lands a jab to Of Five's midsection.
Mcgillicutty looks to score with a jab to the body but Of Five is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Of Five scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mcgillicutty bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Of Five's head backwards.
Mcgillicutty keeps the fight on the outside.
Mcgillicutty is looking to counter punch.
Mcgillicutty throws a jab when Of Five was well out of range.
Of Five needs to keep his hands up - Mcgillicutty had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Mcgillicutty takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mcgillicutty misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Of Five.
Of Five walks into a left hand.
Paddy Mcgillicutty is winning the standup battle so far.
Mcgillicutty misses the jab.
Of Five doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mcgillicutty has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mcgillicutty there as he acknowledges the shot.
Of Five throws the left hand but Mcgillicutty avoids the punch easily.
Of Five uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mcgillicutty.
Of Five uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mcgillicutty misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Of Five was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mcgillicutty fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
A cross from Mcgillicutty lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Of Five throws a series of punches but Mcgillicutty avoids them all with ease.
Of Five on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mcgillicutty looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
No joy there for Of Five, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Of Five misses the jab.
Of Five ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Of Five looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mcgillicutty has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Of Five finds it's way round the side to connect with Mcgillicutty's head.
Three Of Five is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Of Five has closed the distance and engaged Mcgillicutty in a clinch.
Of Five lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
A frustrated look appears on Mcgillicutty's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mcgillicutty jumps guard but Of Five stands there with Mcgillicutty around his waist. Mcgillicutty gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Of Five misses with some punches.
Mcgillicutty fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Of Five goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Of Five.
Of Five scores with a nice hook to the head.
Of Five misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mcgillicutty throws a head punch that misses.
Of Five misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Of Five can do to turn this around?
Of Five lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Of Five.
Mcgillicutty tries to throw a body punch but Of Five avoids it by throwing Mcgillicutty back against the cage.
Mcgillicutty misses with some punches.
Mcgillicutty jumps guard but Of Five stands there with Mcgillicutty around his waist. Mcgillicutty gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paddy Mcgillicutty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcgillicutty throws a punch but it's blocked by Of Five.
Mcgillicutty tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Mcgillicutty's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mcgillicutty.#T4#
Mcgillicutty throws a big shot that misses.
Mcgillicutty shoots in but Of Five avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mcgillicutty stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Of Five.
Of Five might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mcgillicutty jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Of Five scores with a spinning back kick!
Mcgillicutty throws a hook to the side of Of Five's head but Of Five sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice defenses there by Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Of Five cracks Mcgillicutty with a right hand to the side of the head.
Of Five bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Of Five throws a series of punches but Mcgillicutty moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Three Of Five showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
A big right from Mcgillicutty misses.
Mcgillicutty misses with a hook. Of Five ducked under it nicely.
Of Five is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mcgillicutty with a body shot.
Of Five misses with the combination.
It looked like Mcgillicutty wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mcgillicutty fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mcgillicutty tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Of Five was well out of range. Poor timing from Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mcgillicutty connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Of Five ducks under a wild hook from Mcgillicutty.
Of Five works the jab nicely.
Of Five has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Of Five slaps away a takedown attempt from Mcgillicutty, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Mcgillicutty lands a lovely overhand right.
Of Five cracks Mcgillicutty with an open hand slap.
Mcgillicutty scores with a jab.
A big right from Mcgillicutty misses.
Of Five avoids the body shot from Mcgillicutty.
The fighters circle momentarily. Of Five darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mcgillicutty with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Of Five to score with a decent uppercut.
Of Five throws a solid leg kick but Mcgillicutty takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Of Five.
Of Five jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mcgillicutty takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Of Five looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T2#
Mcgillicutty looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paddy Mcgillicutty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcgillicutty takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mcgillicutty looks to throw the jab but Of Five is out of range.
Of Five looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Of Five stuns Mcgillicutty with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
Of Five has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Of Five escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mcgillicutty swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Of Five was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Of Five. Mcgillicutty does a little dance to reset his feet.
Of Five moves away from the strike by Mcgillicutty.
Of Five throws an overhand right that lands on Mcgillicutty's shoulder, as Mcgillicutty tries to avoid the shot.
Mcgillicutty was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Of Five misses with an uppercut. Mcgillicutty saw that one coming.#T3#
Mcgillicutty throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Of Five's waist but Of Five gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mcgillicutty off to one side.
Of Five pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Of Five moves out of range as Mcgillicutty strikes.
A jab lands there for Of Five.
Mcgillicutty lands with a straight right. Of Five didn't see that one coming.
Mcgillicutty connects with a good right hand that stumbles Of Five. Of Five circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mcgillicutty darts in looking for a takedown but Of Five gets double underhooks and turns Mcgillicutty into the cage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Of Five! But no joy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Of Five. #BC2#
Of Five pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mcgillicutty needs to keep his hands up - Of Five had a free shot at his head there.
Mcgillicutty thuds a left hand into Of Five's body.
Mcgillicutty tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Of Five was well out of range. Poor timing from Mcgillicutty.
Of Five throws a jab when Mcgillicutty was well out of range.#T4#
Of Five throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mcgillicutty.
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!
Of Five comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mcgillicutty blocks a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Mcgillicutty tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Of Five looks to throw the jab but Mcgillicutty is out of range.
Of Five throws a lazy right hand but Mcgillicutty sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mcgillicutty looks to throw the jab but Of Five is out of range. #TD#
Mcgillicutty decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Of Five tries to roll over but Mcgillicutty keeps him under control.
Of Five trying to control here.
#SUB#
Mcgillicutty is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Of Five sees it coming and defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Three Of Five really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Of Five throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Of Five slips a jab from Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty lands a jab-cross combination.
Mcgillicutty throws an overhand right that lands on Of Five's shoulder, as Of Five tries to avoid the shot.
Jab, jab by Of Five - just one landing.
Of Five moves away from the strike by Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty takes a swing at Of Five's ribcage but misses.
Mcgillicutty looks to land a right hand but Of Five moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Of Five uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mcgillicutty.
Of Five ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mcgillicutty moves away.
Of Five throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mcgillicutty tests Of Five's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Mcgillicutty moves out of range as Of Five strikes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Of Five as he jumps to the side.
Mcgillicutty swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mcgillicutty scores with a hook to the body. Of Five takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mcgillicutty throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mcgillicutty throws a jab when Of Five was well out of range.
Of Five looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mcgillicutty lands with a good body shot.
Of Five scores with a punch to the head.
Of Five pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T2#
Of Five lands a lovely overhand right.
Mcgillicutty misses the jab.
Mcgillicutty scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Of Five doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Of Five misses.
Of Five staying out of range there.
A big left from Of Five misses.
Of Five blocks a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mcgillicutty swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mcgillicutty misses with a takedown attempt - Of Five sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Of Five swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paddy Mcgillicutty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcgillicutty looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3#
Mcgillicutty missing with a left hand there. Of Five was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Of Five. Mcgillicutty does a little dance to reset his feet.
Of Five lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mcgillicutty misses with a takedown attempt - Of Five sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mcgillicutty scores with a crisp jab that stopped Of Five in his tracks.
Of Five fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mcgillicutty throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Of Five waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mcgillicutty scores with a crisp jab that stopped Of Five in his tracks. #T4#
Mcgillicutty misses with a two punch combination.
Mcgillicutty shoots in for a double leg but Of Five sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A clash of legs there as Mcgillicutty blocks the low kick.
Of Five walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Of Five tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mcgillicutty was well out of range. Poor timing from Of Five.
Mcgillicutty misses with a straight right.
Of Five misses with a double jab.
Of Five throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Mcgillicutty was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Of Five.
Mcgillicutty closes this distance looking for a takedown but Of Five circles away.
Of Five fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mcgillicutty on the side of the head.
Of Five attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Three Of Five will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Of Five throws a push kick but Mcgillicutty slaps the foot to one side.
Mcgillicutty throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Of Five sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mcgillicutty fails to land the takedown.
Mcgillicutty blocks a head kick by Of Five.
Mcgillicutty has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mcgillicutty there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mcgillicutty looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mcgillicutty throws a predictable looking body shot
and Of Five cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Of Five loads up on a big right hand but Mcgillicutty slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Of Five lands a glancing blow to the side of Mcgillicutty's head.
Of Five connects with a leg kick. #CL2#
Of Five clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Of Five pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Of Five bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mcgillicutty closes the distance and clinches up with Of Five, looking for a takedown. Mcgillicutty pushes Of Five against the cage but Of Five circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mcgillicutty takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mcgillicutty misses with a looping right.
Mcgillicutty uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Of Five.
Of Five lands with a cross.
Of Five feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mcgillicuttys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#ROC2#Mcgillicutty is rocked!
Of Five fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Mcgillicutty to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Mcgillicutty looks to clinch but Of Five throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Mcgillicutty taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Three Of Five!
Three Of Five is the new lightweight champion!
Three Of Five took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Conviction for their support in the buildup to the fight.
In defeat, Paddy Mcgillicutty stepped up to the mic, saying 'Are you not entertained?! '. |
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Event:
KoF: New Blood III
Date: Oct 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragon misses with a combination
and Mcgillicutty counters with a nice uppercut.
Paddy Mcgillicutty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcgillicutty misses with a few strikes there.
Mcgillicutty lands a glancing blow to the side of Dragon's head.
Mcgillicutty throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Dragon counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mcgillicutty won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Dragon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dragon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mcgillicutty is trying to get back to half guard.
Dragon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mcgillicutty keeps working.
Mcgillicutty is trying to control Dragon's posture but Dragon avoids it.
Mcgillicutty isn't going anywhere.#T1#
Mcgillicutty tries to bench press Dragon off him but Dragon keeps the position.
Mcgillicutty is trying to control Dragon's posture but Dragon avoids it.
Mcgillicutty is trying to get back to half guard.
Mcgillicutty regains half guard.
Mcgillicutty has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dragon is working away from the top position though.
Dragon prevents Mcgillicutty from improving his position.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dragon in particular looking to stall.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Dragon moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dragon working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dragon happy to just control the position for now.
Mcgillicutty struggling a bit here.
Mcgillicutty is trying to get back to half guard.
Mcgillicutty is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Mcgillicutty is trying to control Dragon's posture but Dragon avoids it.
Mcgillicutty tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dragon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mcgillicutty trying his best to control but Dragon has mounted him.
Mcgillicutty is looking to improve his position but Dragon isn't that keen on the idea.
Mcgillicutty sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mcgillicutty is looking for a sweep. Dragon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dragon works his foot free and advances to mount. #T4#
Mcgillicutty working to try and regain half guard.
Dragon avoids the attempt from Mcgillicutty to control.
Mcgillicutty is controlling an arm, preventing Dragon from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Mcgillicutty is just holding on here. Dragon manages to take his back.
Dragon has the hooks in. Mcgillicutty is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty 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 Dragon gets his way!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcgillicutty is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rayleigh Dragon dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Dragon or perhaps it was just good defense by Mcgillicutty, which made it look bad.
Dragon slips a jab from Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mcgillicutty bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dragon's head backwards.
Dragon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mcgillicutty counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dragon tries to clinch there but Mcgillicutty circles away.
Dragon tries for a takedown but Mcgillicutty circles away easily
and Mcgillicutty counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Paddy Mcgillicutty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rayleigh Dragon.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Dragon.
Danga de danga de dang - Mcgillicutty scores with a four punch combination!
Paddy Mcgillicutty is winning the standup battle so far.
Mcgillicutty drops Dragon with a naaaaasty hook - Dragon is in real trouble here! Mcgillicutty dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paddy Mcgillicutty!
Our winner, Paddy Mcgillicutty, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
King of Fighters: Golden Claws
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beaudrie throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mcgillicutty stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mcgillicutty takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Beaudrie lands a nice looking body shot.
Mcgillicutty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mcgillicutty swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Beaudrie lands a nice hook to Mcgillicutty's body. Mcgillicutty takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Beaudrie lands a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beaudrie. Mcgillicutty does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Mcgillicutty misses the target.#CL2#
Beaudrie clinches.
Beaudrie slows down the pace here.
Mcgillicutty pushes Beaudrie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mcgillicutty throws a head punch that misses.
Mcgillicutty tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Beaudrie smiles and moves away.
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!
Beaudrie fails to land with a series of punches.
Mcgillicutty fails with an attempt to clinch.
Beaudrie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mcgillicutty moves away.
Mcgillicutty throws a shot from downtown. Beaudrie moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Beaudrie scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bobby Beaudrie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcgillicutty lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Beaudrie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mcgillicutty.#CL2#
Beaudrie gets a clinch.
Mcgillicutty jumps guard but Beaudrie stands there with Mcgillicutty around his waist. Mcgillicutty gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Mcgillicutty gets control of Beaudrie's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mcgillicutty will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Beaudrie must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mcgillicutty has a closed guard, preventing Beaudrie from standing up. #SUB#
Mcgillicutty had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Beaudrie defends it easily.
Beaudrie really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mcgillicutty. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mcgillicutty has his hands on Beaudrie's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Beaudrie is sitting in close to Mcgillicutty's body. Mcgillicutty has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Beaudrie is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Beaudrie is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Mcgillicutty.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Paddy Mcgillicutty!
After the fight, Paddy Mcgillicutty was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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