 |
Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
|
Event:
The Island Season 11, 170 lbs, Round 1
Date: Oct 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
McGraugh tries to sprawl but Bitch drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Bitch is working for a kimura but McGraugh is defending it quite comfortably.
McGraugh manages to get to full guard.
McGraugh can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bitch controls the pace.
Bitch trying to control the position from guard on top but McGraugh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGraugh looking for a sweep. Not yet McGraugh, not yet.
Bitch looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bitch wants to control from the top but McGraugh keeps moving. #T1#
Bitch throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bitch trying to control the position from guard on top but McGraugh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGraugh 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.
McGraugh trying to control the position.
McGraugh keeping moving, preventing Bitch from controlling successfully.
McGraugh trying to control the position.
Bitch pushing down on McGraugh's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McGraugh is trying to get back to full guard.
McGraugh is in trouble now - Bitch has advanced to mount!
Bitch misses with a head shot.#SUB2#
Bitch is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. McGraugh can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bitch thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T2##SUB2#
Bitch is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but McGraugh is surviving well by controlling Bitch's body position as best he can. #SUB2#
Bitch jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but McGraugh manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Bitch has worked his way into a potential kimura here. McGraugh is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Bitch yanks on the arm and McGraugh is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Bitch.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Little Bitch!
During a confident post fight interview, Little Bitch thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
|
|
|
Event:
G | 48
Date: Sep 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGraugh throws a hook but Zhao avoids it easily.#CL#
McGraugh moves into the clinch.
McGraugh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zhao's elbow.
McGraugh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McGraugh cracks Zhao with a nice body shot.#TD2#
Zhao pulls guard effortlessly.
McGraugh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McGraugh 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.
Zhao is controlling McGraugh's posture.
McGraugh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Zhao had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McGraugh defends it easily.#SUB2#
Zhao looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but McGraugh is defending well. Zhao quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! McGraugh has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Zhao celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Xain Zhao!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Xain Zhao waved his t-shirt featuring Sweet Leaf Supplements's logo in front of the cameras. |
|
|
|
Event:
G | 44
Date: Sep 16, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGraugh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. White sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A shot to the body from McGraugh misses
and White cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
White uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGraugh.
McGraugh bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of White's head.
McGraugh misses with a hook. White ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from White on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McGraugh definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Corey McGraugh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGraugh misses with a two punch combination.
McGraugh throws a lazy uppercut
and White counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McGraugh thinking.
McGraugh fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGraugh fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CL#
White tries to keep at a distance but McGraugh has taken the fight into the clinch.
White lands an uppercut.
McGraugh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGraugh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
White misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from White.
McGraugh misses with a body punch.
White pushes McGraugh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
White lands a left hand.
White lands a shot to the body.
McGraugh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGraugh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGraugh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
White's coach down at Gladius Elite Facilities was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on White's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A short right from White on the inside.
White prevents a body shot from McGraugh.
White just leaning against McGraugh, taking a breather.
White lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGraugh backwards.
White blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGraugh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
White lands with a light punch inside.
McGraugh swings wildly with an uppercut but White uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good body shot from McGraugh.
White lands a right hand.
White lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGraugh.
White tries to throw a body punch but McGraugh avoids it by throwing White back against the cage. #T2#
White stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McGraugh throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by White.
McGraugh throws a punch but it's blocked by White.
White working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McGraugh misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGraugh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
White lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGraugh backwards.
McGraugh struggles to land a body shot inside as White controls his hands.
White blocks a body shot from McGraugh.
McGraugh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGraugh has a couple of punches blocked by White.
White scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from White.
McGraugh scores with a hook to the body.
McGraugh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGraugh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
White tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGraugh's elbow.
White lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
White blocks an uppercut.
White misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
White lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
White manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
McGraugh blocking some punches.
McGraugh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with White's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, White creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
White stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
White lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGraugh.
McGraugh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
White lands a body shot in the clinch.
McGraugh is breathing heavily.
White stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
White throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGraughs head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, White creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
White lands a shoulder strike.
White stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from White.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from White.
White lands a body shot. #T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from White. #ROC2#McGraugh is rocked!
Nice body punch from White - that landed with a thud.
White scores with a nice hook to the head.
White lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oh McGraugh is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McGraugh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
White lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGraugh backwards.
White lands a nice uppercut.
McGraugh tries a body shot but White blocks it.
White lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McGraugh blocks an uppercut.
McGraugh throws a punch but it's blocked by White.
White misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from White.
White lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
White pushes McGraugh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
White presses McGraugh against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
White works on McGraugh's body with a couple of short punches.
McGraugh seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice body punch from White.
Nice body punch from White - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob White dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
White lands a nice looking body shot.
White scores with a hook to the body. McGraugh takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McGraugh on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McGraugh tries to clinch #KD2#
and White counters with a nice right hand that sends McGraugh toppling to the canvas! McGraugh scrambles and gets back to his feet - can White finish him?!
White circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops McGraugh to the canvas! McGraugh doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - White keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacob White!
A very excited looking Jacob White made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
|
|
|
Event:
SOTF Semifinal
Date: Sep 09, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGraugh swings for the body but Tre moves out of range.
McGraugh throws a body shot but no joy.
Tre lands an overhand right.
Tre smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Corey McGraugh has been cut.
A slow jab from Tre misses its intended target.
Tre throws an overhand right that lands on McGraugh's shoulder, as McGraugh tries to avoid the shot.
Tre is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGraugh.
Tre misses with a straight right.
Tre throws a shot from downtown. McGraugh moves away and avoids it.
McGraugh throwing a counter right hand but Tre manages to avoid it.
McGraugh takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McGraugh throws a jab but it's blocked by Tre.
McGraugh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tre throws a hook but McGraugh blocks it.
Tre misses with a hook. McGraugh ducked under it nicely.
McGraugh 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.
McGraugh goes for a double leg but Tre avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tre continues to drive forward.
McGraugh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGraugh misses the shot to the body.
Tre misses with a hook. McGraugh ducked under it nicely.
McGraugh staying out of range there.
McGraugh looks to score with a jab to the body but Tre is just out of range.
te Tre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Tre connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McGraugh momentarily.
#ROC2#McGraugh is rocked!
McGraugh scores with a jab. Tre acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT#It looks like te Tre has been cut.
Tre steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGraugh.
McGraugh definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGraugh.
McGraugh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tre manages to avoid it.
Tre throws a hook but McGraugh avoids it easily.
Tre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGraugh.
McGraugh swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McGraugh throws a hook but Tre blocks it.
Tre looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tre moves into range and connects with a jab.
McGraugh thows a left - swing and a miss! #KD2#
Tre cracks McGraugh with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! McGraugh looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Tre finish him?
Oh McGraugh is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGraugh is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tre sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tre 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.
Tre fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked McGraugh out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). te Tre!
te Tre decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
|
|
|
Event:
G | 39
Date: Sep 02, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pariscini tries to score with a low kick but McGraugh moves his leg out of the way.
A little feinted left hand from McGraugh on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pariscini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGraugh moves away.
McGraugh swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pariscini lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McGraugh throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McGraugh definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McGraugh scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT#It looks like Eddie Pariscini has been cut.
McGraugh scores with a jab to the body.#KD#
McGraugh cracks Pariscini with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Pariscini looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can McGraugh finish him?
#ROC#Pariscini is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGraugh lands a body shot.
#KD#
McGraugh sends Pariscini crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! McGraugh is motioning to the referee to let Pariscini up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Pariscini is still on wobbly legs! Can McGraugh finish him?
McGraugh is stalking Pariscini. Pariscini circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from McGraugh, and it's lights out! Pariscini really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Corey McGraugh!
Corey McGraugh 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. |
|
|
|
Event:
G | 35
Date: Aug 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Olsen.
Nice defenses there by Olsen.#TD2#
Olsen shoots in and bounces McGraugh off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
McGraugh is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Olsen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Olsen passes McGraugh's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olsen working the head and body with strikes.
McGraugh holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Olsen trying to pass the guard but McGraugh defending well. #T1#
Olsen thows a huge punch but McGraugh dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Olsen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McGraugh defends it well.
Olsen is looking to take a break and control but McGraugh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McGraugh on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McGraugh tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Olsen seems to be working for a kimura but McGraugh defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Olsen is working for a kimura but McGraugh is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2##SUB2#
Olsen seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. McGraugh is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Johan Olsen!
Johan Olsen is the new welterweight champion!
Johan Olsen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
|
|
|
Event:
G | 30
Date: Aug 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhao tries to clinch up but McGraugh circles away and keeps his distance.
McGraugh now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McGraugh wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McGraugh looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhao is just out of range.
Zhao is looking to counter punch.
Zhao blocks a jab.
It looked like Zhao wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zhao tries to clinch there but McGraugh circles away.
Zhao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGraugh throws a body shot but no joy.
Zhao was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGraugh throws a hook but Zhao avoids it easily.
Zhao is looking to counter punch.
Zhao slips under a jab.
McGraugh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
McGraugh misses with a wild body shot.
Zhao was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McGraugh throws a hook but Zhao avoids it easily.
McGraugh cracks Zhao with a good jab.
Nice defenses there by Zhao.
It looked like Zhao wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McGraugh misses the shot to the body.
Zhao seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
McGraugh scores with a jab to the body.
McGraugh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zhao.
It looked like Zhao wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McGraugh scores with a jab to the body.
McGraugh swats away the attempt to clinch by Zhao.
McGraugh throws out a counter right but Zhao avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Zhao's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McGraugh connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zhao scrambles back to his feet.
Corey McGraugh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Zhao gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
McGraugh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice jab there from McGraugh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGraugh loads up on a big right hand but Zhao slips the punch.
Zhao swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McGraugh lands an overhand right.
Zhao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGraugh throws out the jab. #T3#
McGraugh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zhao.
Zhao tries to clinch but McGraugh moves out of range.
McGraugh misses with an uppercut.
A jab from McGraugh finds it's way through Zhao's defenses.
Zhao slips under a jab.
McGraugh dips to his left and cracks Zhao with an uppercut!
McGraugh circles away from the clinch attempt
and McGraugh counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
Zhao tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling McGraugh to counter with a crisp jab.
Zhao slips a jab from McGraugh.
McGraugh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGraugh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zhao manages to avoid it.
Zhao was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A shot to the liver by McGraugh. Beautiful body shot.
McGraugh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zhao is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey McGraugh dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
McGraugh tests Zhao's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zhao doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zhao ducks under a wild hook from McGraugh.
McGraugh swings for the body but Zhao moves out of range.
McGraugh swats away the attempt to clinch by Zhao.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhao slips under a jab.
Corey McGraugh seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Zhao darts in and clinches McGraugh up against the cage.#T1##BC2#
McGraugh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGraugh lands the left hand.#CUT2#It looks like Xain Zhao has been cut.
Zhao tries to clinch but McGraugh is having none of it.
The fighters circling - McGraugh throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #KD2#
McGraugh drops Zhao with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Zhao looks back up at him and smiles so McGraugh waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#Zhao is rocked!
McGraugh throws a monster overhand right that drops Zhao! McGraugh follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corey McGraugh!
Corey McGraugh is the new welterweight champion!
A less than humble Corey McGraugh misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
|
|
|
Event:
G | 28
Date: Aug 01, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Vears both land. Nice combination.
Vears lands a leg kick that knocks McGraugh off balance momentarily.
Vears throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McGraugh throwing a counter right hand but Vears manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Vears.
Vears tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like McGraugh was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vears.
Vears looks to land a body kick but McGraugh moved away.
A big right from Vears misses.
McGraugh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A leg kick checked by McGraugh.
McGraugh is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vears feints and then cracks McGraugh's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McGraugh down.
Massi Vears seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
McGraugh clinches up with Vears and pushes him back against the cage.
Vears looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McGraugh misses with a punch to the body.
McGraugh definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vears creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vears throws an elbow but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGraugh can't find room to land a body shot as Vears controls the action.
McGraugh dodges an elbow strike from Vears.
#T1#
McGraugh tries to work over Vears's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vears blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGraugh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vears's elbow.
Vears with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vears lands with a right to the head.
McGraugh misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGraugh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vears tries to throw a body punch but McGraugh avoids it by throwing Vears back against the cage. #BC2#
Vears pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good work by McGraugh as he checks the leg kick.#CL#
McGraugh moves into the clinch.
A short right from McGraugh on the inside.
McGraugh works on Vears's body with a couple of short punches.
Vears's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A left hand lands to the body for McGraugh.
Vears lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
McGraugh keeps control of Vears as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McGraugh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vears backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGraugh is working Vears over against the cage.#BC2#
Vears breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Vears tries to keep at a distance but McGraugh has taken the fight into the clinch.
McGraugh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vears has had enough of the clinch but McGraugh keeps him there for the moment.
Vears misses with a knee strike.
Vears tries to land knees in the clinch but McGraugh avoids the damage to the body.
Vears is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGraugh is defending well for now.
McGraugh digs a right hand underneath Vears's ribcage. Vears let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vears looks winded!
Vears misses with an elbow strike.
McGraugh can't find room to land a body shot as Vears controls the action.
McGraugh lands a body punch.
McGraugh lands a shoulder strike. #ROC#Vears is rocked!#T3#
McGraugh lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vears is still on wobbly legs! Can McGraugh finish him?
A nice left hand lands by McGraugh.
McGraugh works on Vears's body with a couple of short punches.
McGraugh lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vears.
McGraugh lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Vears to his knees! McGraugh keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corey McGraugh!
After the fight, Corey McGraugh 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. |
|
|
|
Event:
G | 24: Krylov x Zhao
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGraugh tries to close the distance and clinch up but White swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGraugh wants to clinch
enabling White to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
McGraugh rushes White and presses him up against the cage.
White tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGraugh misses with a punch to the body.
White makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McGraugh misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from McGraugh fails to land.
White has a couple of punches blocked by McGraugh.
McGraugh misses with a punch on the inside.
White pushes McGraugh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
White blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
White lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
White blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGraugh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
White blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGraugh misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGraugh tries to work over White's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from McGraugh on the inside.
McGraugh lands a left hand that snaps the head of White backwards.
White misses with the head strike.
McGraugh scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for White.
McGraugh scores with a shoulder strike.
McGraugh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGraugh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
White digs a right hand underneath McGraugh's ribcage. McGraugh let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short body shot lands from White as the two fighters clinch.
White throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGraughs head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGraugh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
McGraugh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
White scores with a shot to the side of McGraugh's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from White.
McGraugh blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGraugh.
McGraugh lands a right hand that snaps the head of White backwards.
White fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by White.
White misses with the head strike.
White lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGraugh.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short left from White.
A quick uppercut on the inside from White.
McGraugh digs a right hand underneath White's ribcage. White let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McGraugh looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
White lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from White.
White tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGraugh's elbow. #T3#
A shot in the inside from White.
McGraugh misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGraugh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
White blocking some punches.
McGraugh misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGraugh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
White tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from White.
A nice left hand lands by White.
White lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from White fails to land.
McGraugh blocks a body shot from White.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGraugh.
White blocks a body shot from McGraugh.
White blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
White prevents a body shot from McGraugh.
White pressing his opponent against the cage.
White wants to get back to striking at distance but McGraugh won't allow it.
#T4#
McGraugh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with White's elbow.
White lands a nice shot to the body.
McGraugh tries a body shot but White blocks it.
White doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
White lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGraugh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with White's elbow.
White lands a hook that snaps the head of McGraugh backwards.
McGraugh works on White's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from White.
McGraugh tries a body shot but White blocks it.
White lands a body punch in the clinch.
McGraugh misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for White.
McGraugh blocking some punches.
McGraugh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
White lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob White dominated that round.
That's time! McGraugh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
McGraugh darts in trying to clinch
and White counters with a nice uppercut.
White drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McGraugh misses with a right hand
and White counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McGraugh tests White's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McGraugh bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps White's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White circles away from the clinch attempt
and White connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
White circles away from the clinch attempt.
White looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McGraugh throws a lazy uppercut
and White counters with a straight right hand.
McGraugh tries to clinch
and White counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McGraugh misses with a body shot
and White counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGraugh tries to clinch but White moves away
and White counters with a nice uppercut.
McGraugh throws an overhand right that lands on White's shoulder, as White tries to avoid the shot.
McGraugh swings away with a body shot that misses
#KD2#
and White counters with a nice right hand that sends McGraugh toppling to the canvas! McGraugh scrambles and gets back to his feet - can White finish him?!#ROC2#McGraugh is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGraugh misses with a jab to the body
and White counters with a huge left! McGraugh is in big trouble! He's backing up but White isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save McGraugh from any more damage. A dominating finish by White!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacob White!
Jacob White thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
|
|
|
Event:
G | 20: McGraugh x Krylov
Date: Jul 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGraugh throws a hook but Krylov blocks it.
McGraugh connects with a body shot that sends Krylov's belly button to the back.
McGraugh tries to clinch there but Krylov circles away.
McGraugh tries to clinch up but Krylov circles away and keeps his distance.
Krylov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Krylov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Krylov fails with a takedown attempt.
McGraugh slaps away a takedown attempt from Krylov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McGraugh definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Corey McGraugh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Krylov.
Krylov looks for a takedown but McGraugh sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Krylov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into 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.
McGraugh tries to bench press Krylov off him but Krylov keeps the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T1#
Krylov is chipping away with strikes.
Krylov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Krylov scores with punches from side control.
Krylov happy to just control the position for now.
Krylov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Krylov is staying tight to McGraugh's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Krylov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Krylov working the ground and pound from side control.
Krylov wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGraugh keeps working.
Krylov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but McGraugh sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
McGraugh tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Krylov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Krylov trying to control the position but McGraugh is working away.
Krylov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Armored Fitness & Sparring. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Krylov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
McGraugh tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Krylov trying to control the action but McGraugh is working from the bottom.
McGraugh is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McGraugh knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Krylov on the ground.
Krylov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
McGraugh is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Krylov landing strikes.
Krylov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at McGraugh to see if he's OK.
Krylov advances to full mount.
Krylov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McGraugh is looking to escape.
Krylov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of McGraugh's face.
Krylov lands a big elbow.
McGraugh tries to hold on but Krylov pushes him away.
Krylov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#T4#
Krylov raining down shots from the mount!
Krylov with shots to the head and body - McGraugh looks very uncomfortable down there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krylov looking to control but McGraugh is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Krylov landing strikes from the mount and McGraugh is in trouble!
A nice elbow there by Krylov.
Krylov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. McGraugh can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Krylov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. McGraugh can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Krylov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Krylov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Krylov with good strikes from the mount here!
BOOM! Krylov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
A nice elbow there by Krylov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Krylov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL#
McGraugh clinches.
McGraugh misses with a body punch.
McGraugh tries to work over Krylov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Krylov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Krylov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McGraugh pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Krylov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McGraugh avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Krylov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Corey McGraugh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Krylov.#TD2#
Krylov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. McGraugh can't fight it off and eventually Krylov manages to take the fight to the floor. McGraugh looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McGraugh trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krylov trying to control the position from guard on top but McGraugh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krylov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T1#
Krylov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McGraugh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McGraugh trying to keep a closed guard but Krylov is proving a slippery customer.
McGraugh can't keep his opponent in guard - Krylov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nice strikes from Krylov there.
Krylov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Krylov is trying to control. McGraugh wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
McGraugh blocking the ground and pound attempt from Krylov.
Krylov is thwarting McGraugh's attempts to control the position.
Ivan Krylov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Krylov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McGraugh's head. #T2#
McGraugh is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Krylov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Krylov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Krylov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McGraugh with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Krylov slips a nice elbow through McGraugh's hands, connecting with McGraugh's forehead.
McGraugh wants to control but Krylov is keeping busy.
Krylov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Krylov trying to control from half guard but McGraugh is working away.
McGraugh is in trouble now - Krylov has advanced to mount!
BOOM! Krylov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Krylov raining down hammerfists from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krylov landing strikes, looking to finish! #T3#
Krylov is landing with some decent strikes but McGraugh is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Krylov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#ROC2#McGraugh is rocked!
The referee warns McGraugh that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Oh McGraugh is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McGraugh working to try and regain half guard.
Krylov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Krylov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
McGraugh is in a horrible position here. Krylov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Krylov connects with a bit shot that sees McGraugh covering up! More strikes from Krylov and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Krylov is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Krylov!
Ivan Krylov is the new welterweight champion! |
|
|
|
Event:
G | 16: Zaitoun x Steel
Date: Jun 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGraugh wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice uppercut lands for McGraugh. That snapped Ewels's head back.
McGraugh misses with a hook.
Ewels misses with a takedown
and McGraugh counters with a straight right hand.
Ewels misses with a takedown
and McGraugh counters with a stiff right hand.
McGraugh lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from McGraugh.
Ewels tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McGraugh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ewels. #CL#
McGraugh drives through and clinches with Ewels against the cage.
#T1#
McGraugh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ewelss head.
Ewels prevents a body shot from McGraugh.
McGraugh lands a shoulder strike.
McGraugh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McGraugh is working Ewels over against the cage.
A short right from McGraugh.
McGraugh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from McGraugh.
McGraugh digs a right hand into Ewels's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ewels's gas tank.
A shot in the inside from McGraugh.
McGraugh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGraugh scores with a hook to the body.
Ewels looks winded!#T2#
McGraugh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McGraugh lands a body punch in the clinch.
McGraugh works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McGraugh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McGraugh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McGraugh scores with a shot to the side of Ewels's head.
McGraugh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ewels backwards.
McGraugh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGraugh digs a right hand underneath Ewels's ribcage. Ewels let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McGraugh lands a body shot in the clinch.
McGraugh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ewelss head.
McGraugh is working Ewels over against the cage.#T3#
A shot in the inside from McGraugh.
McGraugh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ewels backwards.
A short left from McGraugh. #ROC#Ewels is rocked!
McGraugh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ewels is still on wobbly legs! Can McGraugh finish him?
McGraugh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ewels backwards.
McGraugh lands a nice uppercut.
McGraugh looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
McGraugh dips a shoulder and cracks Ewels with a mighty uppercut! Ewels falls back against the cage and McGraugh unloads with a barrage of strikes! Ewels is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - McGraugh screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corey McGraugh!
Corey McGraugh retains his welterweight title!
Corey McGraugh 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. |
|
|
|
Event:
G | 11: McGraugh x Guzman
Date: Jun 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guzman misses with a right hand
and McGraugh counters with a nice uppercut.
Guzman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McGraugh misses with a wild body shot.
Guzman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGraugh.
Guzman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGraugh.
Guzman throws a hook but McGraugh avoids it easily.
McGraugh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Guzman.
McGraugh misses with a wild body shot.
Guzman misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL#
McGraugh clinches up against the cage.
Guzman misses with some punches.
McGraugh avoiding damage as Guzman throws knees to the body.
McGraugh throws a head punch that misses.
McGraugh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Guzman tries to land knees in the clinch but McGraugh avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGraugh misses with some punches.
McGraugh scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Guzman lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGraugh backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Guzman breaks the clinch.
McGraugh has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Prosper Training in the buildup to the fight.
McGraugh feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Guzmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT#It looks like Ovido Guzman has been cut.
Guzman misses with a lunging right hand
#CL#
and McGraugh moves into the clinch.#T1#
Guzman tries to land knees in the clinch but McGraugh avoids the damage to the body.
McGraugh swings wildly with an uppercut but Guzman uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGraugh can't find room to land a body shot as Guzman controls the action.
Guzman has a couple of punches blocked by McGraugh.
McGraugh has a couple of punches blocked by Guzman.
Guzman blocking some punches.
Guzman misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGraugh misses with a punch to the body.
McGraugh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Guzman fails to land.
Guzman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGraugh tries to throw a body punch but Guzman avoids it by throwing McGraugh back against the cage.
Guzman misses with a body punch.
Guzman blocking some punches.
Guzman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGraugh backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGraugh.
McGraugh misses with a punch on the inside.
Guzman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from McGraugh fails to land.
McGraugh presses Guzman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T2#
Guzman prevents a body shot from McGraugh.
A head punch on the inside from McGraugh fails to land.
Guzman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Guzman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McGraugh lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guzman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Guzman.
A short left from McGraugh.
McGraugh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Guzman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Guzman lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGraugh.
McGraugh blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Guzman.
McGraugh misses with the head strike.
Guzman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Guzman throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from McGraugh on the inside.
McGraugh misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGraugh.
Guzman misses with some punches.
#T3#
Guzman blocking some punches.
Guzman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Guzman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGraugh scores with a shoulder strike.
Guzman blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGraugh.
McGraugh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC#Guzman is rocked!
McGraugh dips a shoulder and cracks Guzman with a mighty uppercut! Guzman falls back against the cage and McGraugh unloads with a barrage of strikes! Guzman is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - McGraugh screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corey McGraugh!
Corey McGraugh retains his welterweight title!
A less than humble Corey McGraugh misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
|
|
|
Event:
G | 9 : McGraugh x Mckean 2
Date: Jun 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mckean has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mckean there as he acknowledges the shot.
McGraugh connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McGraugh connects with a single shot there.
McGraugh moves out of range of the strikes.
Mckean looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #ROC#Mckean is rocked!
Rian Mckean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mckean throws a body shot but no joy.
Mckean is still on wobbly legs! Can McGraugh finish him?
McGraugh throws a monster overhand right that drops Mckean! McGraugh follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corey McGraugh!
Corey McGraugh is the new welterweight champion!
Corey McGraugh bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
|
|
|
Event:
Gladius | 6: McGraugh x TMaker
Date: May 20, 2020 |
#R1#
McGraugh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As The Maker tries to get set, McGraugh tries to push him back and clinch up but The Maker manages to avoid the attempt.
McGraugh moves out of range as The Maker strikes.
McGraugh wants to clinch.
The Maker misses with a hook.#CL#
McGraugh has closed the distance and engaged The Maker in a clinch.
The Maker tries to stall but McGraugh uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The Maker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGraugh lands a body punch.
The Maker misses with a punch to the body.
McGraugh lands a hook that snaps the head of The Maker backwards.
McGraugh lands a body punch.
McGraugh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGraugh scores with a shot to the side of The Maker's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Maker tries to stall but McGraugh uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McGraugh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from McGraugh on the inside.
McGraugh lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down The Maker.
The Maker tries to break the clinch but McGraugh is controlling the position.
McGraugh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from McGraugh.
#T1#
McGraugh swings wildly with an uppercut but The Maker uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGraugh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Maker.
The Maker misses with a punch to the body.
McGraugh definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGraugh.
McGraugh swings wildly with an uppercut but The Maker uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGraugh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGraugh lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McGraugh lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGraugh lands a nice uppercut.#ROC#
The Maker is rocked!
Still in the clinch, McGraugh scores with a nice short uppercut.
The Maker is still on wobbly legs! Can McGraugh finish him?
The Maker lands with a left to the head.
A short body shot lands from McGraugh as the two fighters clinch.
McGraugh lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Maker takes a shot to the head.
McGraugh lands a big right hand that drops The Maker! The killer instinct kicks in and McGraugh finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by McGraugh!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corey McGraugh!
Corey McGraugh 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.
|
|
|
|
Event:
Gladius | 2: Azzi x Krueger
Date: May 02, 2020 |
#R1#
McGraugh is looking to clinch.
Mckean misses the shot to the body.
McGraugh takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mckean throws a hook but McGraugh avoids it easily.
Mckean throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGraugh takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McGraugh staying out of range there.
McGraugh looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McGraugh definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Mckean tries to keep at a distance but McGraugh has taken the fight into the clinch.
McGraugh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from McGraugh.
Mckean pushes McGraugh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGraugh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGraugh struggles to land a body shot inside as Mckean controls his hands.
Mckean prevents a body shot from McGraugh.
Mckean pushes McGraugh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGraugh lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGraugh.
McGraugh misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGraugh has a couple of punches blocked by Mckean.
McGraugh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGraugh lands a shot to the body.
McGraugh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mckean backwards.
McGraugh struggles to land a body shot inside as Mckean controls his hands.
McGraugh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mckean's elbow.
McGraugh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mckean backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from McGraugh.
McGraugh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGraugh misses with some punches.
McGraugh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mckean swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGraugh tries to work over Mckean's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mckean doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
McGraugh swings wildly with an uppercut but Mckean uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGraugh struggles to land a body shot inside as Mckean controls his hands.
Mckean tries to throw a body punch but McGraugh avoids it by throwing Mckean back against the cage.
McGraugh misses with a body punch.
Mckean misses with the head strike.
McGraugh misses with the head strike.
McGraugh lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGraugh avoiding damage as Mckean throws knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGraugh.
McGraugh tries to throw a body punch but Mckean avoids it by throwing McGraugh back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mckean.
Mckean tries to circle away but McGraugh has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGraugh.
McGraugh throws a punch but it's blocked by Mckean.
McGraugh working aggressively here.
#T3#
Nice body punch from Mckean - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGraugh.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGraugh.
McGraugh misses with some punches.
McGraugh has a couple of punches blocked by Mckean.
McGraugh misses with a body punch.
McGraugh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from McGraugh.
Mckean blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Mckean has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
McGraugh throws a punch but it's blocked by Mckean.
McGraugh swings wildly with an uppercut but Mckean uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGraugh lands an uppercut.
Mckean lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McGraugh can't find room to land a body shot as Mckean controls the action.
#T4#
McGraugh avoiding damage as Mckean throws knees to the body.
McGraugh on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mckean blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mckean takes a shot to the head.
McGraugh can't find room to land a body shot as Mckean controls the action.
Mckean blocks an uppercut.
McGraugh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mckean blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mckean working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mckean.
McGraugh misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGraugh can't find room to land a body shot as Mckean controls the action.
McGraugh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mckean blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGraugh misses with a punch to the body.
Mckean lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey McGraugh dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Mckean tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGraugh was well out of range. Poor timing from Mckean.
McGraugh ducks under a wild hook from Mckean.
Mckean with a jab.
Jab, jab by Mckean - just one landing.
Mckean lands a body shot.
Mckean takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McGraugh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mckean.
McGraugh tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mckean manages to circle out of the way.
McGraugh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mckean swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mckean. McGraugh does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGraugh misses with a looping left.
Mckean throws a counter combo.
McGraugh takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mckean swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McGraugh takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McGraugh tries to clinch there but Mckean circles away.
McGraugh walks into a straight right hand from Mckean.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGraugh takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McGraugh moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mckean clobbers McGraugh with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Mckean throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGraugh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mckean paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mckean swats away the attempt to clinch by McGraugh.
Mckean avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGraugh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGraugh takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mckean works over McGraugh's head and body with a nice combination.
Mckean fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGraugh moves in looking to clinch but Mckean pushes him off.
Mckean lands with an uppercut that bounces McGraugh off the cage and back into range.
Mckean throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch lands to the side of Mckean 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mckean fails to land with a series of punches.
Mckean circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T2#
McGraugh on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Mckean gets tackled into the cage by McGraugh. McGraugh maintains the clinch.
McGraugh misses with some punches.
McGraugh misses with some punches.
McGraugh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McGraugh misses with the head strike.
McGraugh misses with the head strike.
McGraugh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGraugh misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGraugh lands a shot to the body.
Mckean blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for McGraugh.
A right hand to the body from McGraugh.
Mckean is breathing heavily.
Mckean is trying to break free.
Mckean misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3#
Mckean misses with the head strike.
McGraugh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mckean backwards.
McGraugh misses with some punches.
Mckean working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mckean blocking some punches.
McGraugh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McGraugh scores with a shot to the side of Mckean's head.
Mckean working hard to break the clinch.
McGraugh pushes Mckean back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGraugh scores with a nice hook to the head.
McGraugh misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from McGraugh.
Corey McGraugh has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Still in the clinch, Mckean scores with a nice short uppercut.
McGraugh lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mckean backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGraugh misses with a body punch.
#T4#
McGraugh lands a shoulder strike.
Mckean tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGraugh throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McGraugh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mckean blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mckean looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nice body punch from McGraugh.
McGraugh lands with a right to the head.
McGraugh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGraugh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McGraugh can't find room to land a body shot as Mckean controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGraugh.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mckean.
Mckean blocks an uppercut.
McGraugh scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rian Mckean will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
McGraugh has managed to clinch.
McGraugh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGraugh misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGraugh misses with a punch to the body.
McGraugh misses with a body punch.
McGraugh struggles to land a body shot inside as Mckean controls his hands.
Mckean blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mckean.
McGraugh swings wildly with an uppercut but Mckean uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGraugh working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mckean lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by McGraugh.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mckean.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGraugh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGraugh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mckean can do to turn this around?
McGraugh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Mckean blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mckean blocks an uppercut.
McGraugh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mckean misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mckean misses with some punches.
McGraugh working aggressively here.
McGraugh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mckean lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGraugh tries to throw a body punch but Mckean avoids it by throwing McGraugh back against the cage.
Mckean prevents a body shot from McGraugh.
McGraugh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGraugh swings wildly with an uppercut but Mckean uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGraugh misses with some punches.
McGraugh has a couple of punches blocked by Mckean.
#T2#
McGraugh misses with a body punch.
McGraugh tries a body shot but Mckean blocks it.
McGraugh misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGraugh misses with a body punch.
Mckean digs a right hand underneath McGraugh's ribcage. McGraugh let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McGraugh throws a head punch that misses.
Mckean working aggressively here.
McGraugh swings wildly with an uppercut but Mckean uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mckean blocks a body shot from McGraugh.
Mckean lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGraugh backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGraugh misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mckean.
McGraugh tries a body shot but Mckean blocks it.
#T3#
Mckean blocks an uppercut.
Mckean blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGraugh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mckean scores with a shot to the side of McGraugh's head.
McGraugh lands a nice shot to the body.
McGraugh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mckean misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGraugh has a couple of punches blocked by Mckean.
Mckean prevents a body shot from McGraugh.
McGraugh tries to work over Mckean's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGraugh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mckean working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mckean blocks a body shot from McGraugh.
McGraugh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mckean backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mckean. #T4#
McGraugh is leaning against Mckean and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A shot in the inside from McGraugh.
Mckean blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mckean tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mckean prevents a body shot from McGraugh.
McGraugh gets through Mckean's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGraugh misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGraugh.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGraugh.
McGraugh lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mckean backwards.
McGraugh lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mckean.
Mckean takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mckean blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mckean.
McGraugh tries a body shot but Mckean blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Corey McGraugh showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McGraugh has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey McGraugh!
Corey McGraugh 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.
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2020 |
#R1#
Torkoly misses with a two punch combination.
Torkoly punishes McGraugh's body with a nice straight punch.
Torkoly scores with a punch to the head.
Torkoly throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGraugh. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McGraugh swings wildly with an uppercut but Torkoly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Torkoly tries to break the clinch but McGraugh is controlling the position.
McGraugh struggles to land a body shot inside as Torkoly controls his hands.
McGraugh lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGraugh lands a right hand.
Torkoly has had enough of the clinch but McGraugh keeps him there for the moment.
McGraugh presses Torkoly against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Torkoly looks winded!
McGraugh lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Torkoly backwards.
McGraugh lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
McGraugh can't find room to land a body shot as Torkoly controls the action.
Nice body punch from McGraugh - that landed with a thud.
Torkoly takes a shot to the head.
Torkoly prevents a body shot from McGraugh.
McGraugh is working Torkoly over against the cage.
McGraugh lands with a right to the head.
McGraugh lands a body punch in the clinch.
McGraugh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGraugh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGraugh misses with some punches.
McGraugh lands a right hand.
McGraugh lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good body shot from McGraugh.
#T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from McGraugh.
McGraugh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGraugh cracks Torkoly with a nice body shot.
McGraugh creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Torkoly with a big uppercut! Torkoly tries to clinch up but McGraugh pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Torkoly to the mat! Torkoly covers up and McGraugh unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Corey McGraugh!
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 19, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Fbdb gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fbdb has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McGraugh avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fbdb tries to pull guard but McGraugh forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McGraugh lands with a light punch inside.
Fbdb is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fbdb fails to pull guard.
Corey McGraugh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of bf Fbdb.
McGraugh scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fbdb's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from McGraugh.
Fbdb is trying to pull guard but McGraugh turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
McGraugh is pressed up against the cage. Fbdb has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McGraugh down to the mat. McGraugh avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McGraugh misses with a body shot.
McGraugh throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fbdb on the side of the head. #CL#
McGraugh gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGraugh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left hand lands to the body for McGraugh.
McGraugh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fbdb is looking for a takedown.
Fbdb looks winded!
McGraugh works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T1#
McGraugh lands a body shot in the clinch.
McGraugh lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fbdb backwards.
McGraugh pushes Fbdb back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#KD#
McGraugh drops Fbdb onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Fbdb is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Fbdb is rocked!
McGraugh lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fbdb is still on wobbly legs! Can McGraugh finish him?
Fbdb's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGraugh lands a shot to the body.
McGraugh lands a body shot in the clinch.
McGraugh lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGraugh.
McGraugh unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Fbdb! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but McGraugh is unloading with more strikes now! Fbdb drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corey McGraugh!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
