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Event:
G | 45
Date: Sep 19, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nice straight punches there by Mckean. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mckean. A lazy left from Mckean finds it's target. Janz wants to clinch but Mckean slips to the side letting Mckean counter with a right hand. Mckean has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Janz just misses with a punch to the body.
Janz throws a body punch but Mckean moves out of range. Mckean is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Janz with a body shot. Janz throws the kick towards the body but Mckean avoids it. Nice straight punches there by Mckean. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mckean. Janz throws a body punch but Mckean moves out of range. Mckean throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Janz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Janz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Janz looks to throw the jab but Mckean is out of range. Janz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Mckean slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Mckean connects with a good right hand that stumbles Janz. Janz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC2#Janz is rocked! Mckean drops Janz with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Janz! Mckean dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Craig Mckean! Craig Mckean 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:
G | 42
Date: Sep 12, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mckean throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Vears buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mckean 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. Mckean throws a jab but it's blocked by Vears. A head kick misses from Vears. Vears attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Craig Mckean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Vears walks into a stiff left hand from Mckean. Mckean connects with a looping right hand.
Mckean scores with a jab to the head.
Mckean throws a hook but Vears blocks it. Vears tries to counter by closing the distance. Mckean lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Mckean throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Mckean connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Vears pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mckean is out of range and Vears settles back down. Mckean feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vearss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Mckean misses with a hook. Vears throws a sloppy head kick and Mckean moves out of range easily. Vears throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Vears connects with a leg kick. Mckean is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Vears just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice jab there from Mckean. Vears walks into a jab.#T1# Mckean misses with a straight right. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Mckean lands a nice shot to the body.
Good work by Mckean as he checks the leg kick. Mckean lands with an overhand left. Mckean is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Vears tries to clinch but Mckean moves away and Mckean connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Vears is rocked! Mckean lands with a cross. Vears is still on wobbly legs! Can Mckean finish him? Mckean fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Vears to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Vears looks to clinch but Mckean throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Vears taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Craig Mckean! In his post fight interview, Craig Mckean started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
G | 37
Date: Aug 29, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Stone throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Stone takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mckean throws a jab but it's blocked by Stone. It looked like Stone wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Mckean throws a big shot that misses. It looked like Stone was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mckean. Stone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Mckean misses with a lunging right hand
and Stone counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Craig Mckean has been cut. Mckean scores with a jab to the body. Stone throws a body shot but no joy. Stone lands with a right hand. Mckean throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stone sees it coming and avoids it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mckean misses with an uppercut
and Stone counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Mckean missing with a left hand there. Stone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Mckean throws a lazy right hand but Stone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. It looked like Stone wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Mckean throws an off balance right hand
and Mckean takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Mckean connects with a body shot that sends Stone's belly button to the back.#T1# Stone on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mckean connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stone momentarily.
Craig Mckean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mckean connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stone's hands. Stone defending well as Mckean loads up on a big left hand. Mckean jabbing away but nothing is landing. Stone moves out of range as Mckean strikes. Mckean misses with a right hand and Mckean takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Mckean steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stone. Mckean misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Stone to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Mckean is rocked! Stone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mckean. Mckean throws a jab but it's blocked by Stone. Stone seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Mckean misses with a hook. Stone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Mckean misses with a jab to the body
and Stone counters with a nice uppercut. #T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Stone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mckean. Stone swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Mckean with a nice cross. Stone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Stone wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Mckean jabbing away but nothing is landing. Mckean scores with a nice right hand.
A swing and a miss from Stone. Mckean moves out of range of the strikes. Stone ducks under a wild hook from Mckean. A counter left hand to the body from Stone misses its target. Mckean lands a jab to the nose. Stone stuns Mckean with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Mckean throws a big shot that misses. It looked like Stone wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Mckean misses with a right hand and Stone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Stone gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Mckean throws a lazy uppercut
and Mckean takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3# Mckean moves out of range of the strikes. It seemed like Mckean was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Mckean throws a right hand that misses
and Stone counters with a stiff right hand. Stone digs a good body shot into Mckean's ribs. Mckean throws a lazy uppercut
and Stone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Mckean is still on wobbly legs! Can Stone finish him? Mckean slips under a jab. Stone cracks Mckean with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Mckean tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Stone pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Mckean is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Stone! Richard Stone thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
G | 32
Date: Aug 15, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD# A momentary lapse in concentration from Mckean enables Bottini to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mckean manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Bottini postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Mckean working a defensive guard here.
Bottini throws a big elbow that misses. Mckean trying to keep a closed guard but Bottini is proving a slippery customer.
Bottini throwing strikes but missing. Bottini is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mckean is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Mckean is looking to sweep but instead, Bottini has passed into half guard.
Mckean wants to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mckean can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1# Bottini landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Bottini wants to free his trapped foot but Mckean is holding on for dear life with his legs. Mckean wants to get back to full guard but Bottini has mounted him! Bottini lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Bottini lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Bottini lands a big shot there that rocks Mckean but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#CUT#It looks like Craig Mckean has been cut. Bottini dominating with strikes here.#ROC#Mckean is rocked! Mckean takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Bottini's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ciro Bottini! Post fight, an emotional Ciro Bottini said 'COMPRE, COMPRE, COMPRE!'. |
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Event:
SOTF : 8th Final
Date: Aug 02, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Godoi just misses with a punch to the body.
Mckean swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Godoi, as that shot connected.
#CUT2#It looks like Craig Mckean has been cut. Godoi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Mckean misses with a straight left. A slow jab from Godoi misses its intended target. Godoi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Godoi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mckean on the side of the head. Godoi missing with a left hand there. Mckean was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Mckean swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Mckean misses with a hook. Godoi ducked under it nicely. Godoi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Godoi lands a right hook to the body.
Mckean seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Mckean throws a lazy uppercut
and Godoi counters with a left to the body. Godoi missing with a left hand there. Mckean was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Mckean jabbing away but nothing is landing. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Godoi throws a body punch but Mckean moves out of range. Mckean throws an off balance right hand
and Godoi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mckean thinking. Mckean displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Godoi throws out the jab. Godoi throws a body punch but Mckean moves out of range. Mckean misses with a straight right. #T1# Godoi throws out a loose jab but Mckean uses good head movement to avoid it. Godoi slips a straight right by Mckean. Mckean misses with an uppercut
and Godoi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Godoi misses with a wild body shot. Godoi throws a nice looking combination but Mckean bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Mckean throws a jab but it's blocked by Godoi. Godoi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Godoi moves away from the strike by Mckean. Mckean ducks under a wild hook from Godoi. Mckean is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Mckean throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Mckean takes one on the button. Mckean misses with an uppercut. Mckean scores with a hook. Godoi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mckean. Nice shot by Godoi. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Mckean ducks under a wild hook from Godoi. Godoi moves forwards but Mckean connects with a nice, crisp jab. Jab, jab by Mckean - just one landing. Godoi moves out of range as Mckean strikes.#T2# Godoi scores with a hook to the body. Mckean takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Godoi slips under a jab from Mckean. A telegraphed right hand from Mckean misses the target. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Godoi! But no joy. Mckean throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Godoi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#Mckean is rocked! Mckean throws a lazy uppercut
and Godoi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Oh Mckean is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Mckean throws a jab but it's blocked by Godoi. Godoi throws a body shot but no joy. Donk. Godoi catches Mckean right on the button with a cross. Godoi takes a body punch but keeps moving. Godoi misses with a body shot.
Godoi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mckean in his tracks. Godoi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Mckean swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Godoi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mckean.
Mckean is looking to counter punch. Mckean misses with an uppercut. Godoi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mckean. Godoi misses with a hook. Mckean ducked under it nicely. Godoi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mckean. A swing and a miss from Godoi. Godoi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mckean had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Nice body punch from Godoi. #KD2# Godoi cracks Mckean with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Godoi has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Mckean to stand back up!#CUT2#Craig Mckean's cut is getting worse. Mckean leaves his chin hanging out and Godoi seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Mckean crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Guilherme Godoi! A relieved looking Guilherme Godoi 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:
G | 25: TBA
Date: Jul 22, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mckean swings widly with a right hand
and Shamrock counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Craig Mckean has been cut. Mckean loads up on a big right hand but Shamrock slips the punch. Mckean throws a body shot but no joy. The fighters circling - Mckean throws out the jab but it was never going to land. The fight stays on the outside here - Shamrock looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Mckean swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shamrock takes a shot right to the bread basket. Mckean lands with an uppercut that bounces Shamrock off the cage and back into range. Decent striking displayed by Mckean there.#CL# Shamrock clinches with his opponent.
Shamrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shamrock. Shamrock fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mckean misses with a short punch on the inside. Shamrock managing to block the knees to the body from Mckean.
Mckean misses with a knee strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Shamrock works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shamrock tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mckean smiles and moves away.
Craig Mckean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mckean lands a jab to the nose.#T1# Mckean misses with a straight left. Mckean fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shamrock manages to avoid it. As Mckean tries to get set, Shamrock tries to push him back and clinch up but Mckean manages to avoid the attempt. Mckean misses with a looping left. Shamrock throwing a counter right hand but Mckean manages to avoid it. Mckean looks to land a left hand but Shamrock moved out of range nicely. Shamrock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mckean moves out of range of the strikes. Shamrock fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shamrock takes a body punch but keeps moving. A slow jab from Mckean misses its intended target. We've been told by Shamrock's head coaches at Island Training Centre that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Mckean misses with a hook. Shamrock ducked under it nicely. Shamrock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Mckean was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Mckean throws a shot from downtown. Shamrock moves away and avoids it. The fighters circling - Mckean throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Shamrock wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Shamrock blocks a jab. Shamrock is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mckean. Mckean pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2# Shamrock lands with a good body shot. Mckean has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Shamrock looks to score with a jab to the body but Mckean is just out of range. Mckean rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shamrock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Shamrock moves out of range of the strikes. Mckean throws a jab but it's blocked by Shamrock. Shamrock wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. A jab lands there for Mckean. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Mckean throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Shamrock is looking to counter the offense by Mckean and move into the clinch. Mckean misses with a hook
and Shamrock counters with a nice uppercut. Mckean scores with a jab to the jaw. Shamrock punishes Mckean's body with a nice straight punch. Mckean misses with a body shot
and Shamrock counters with a nice uppercut. Nice defenses there by Shamrock. Mckean misses with a straight left. Shamrock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mckean. Shamrock blocks a jab. A quick step to the side and Shamrock tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Mckean avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
Mckean missing with a left hand there. Shamrock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3##CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Mckean swings wildly with an uppercut but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it. Mckean lands a left hand.
Mckean wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shamrock has him pressed against the cage. Mckean tries a knee to the head but Shamrock blocks it.
Mckean landing knees to the body.
Shamrock misses with some punches.
Mckean is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shamrock is defending well for now. Mckean throws a head punch that misses. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mckean creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Shamrock blocking some punches.
Mckean fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mckean throws a head punch that misses. Mckean lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards. A head punch blocked on the inside by Shamrock. Mckean has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Shamrock tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stan Shamrock. That's going to take a lot out of him. Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as Mckean controls the action.
#T4##BC2# Mckean breaks from the clinch.
Mckean throws out a loose jab but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it. Shamrock throwing a counter right hand but Mckean manages to avoid it. Mckean throws an off balance right hand
#CL# and Shamrock counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Shamrock. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Mckean lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Nice body punch from Shamrock - that landed with a thud.
#TD# Shamrock manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Mckean controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Shamrock is trying to control the position but Mckean postures up. Mckean must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB# Shamrock has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Mckean should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Shamrock has tightened it up now! Mckean should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Stan Shamrock! Stan Shamrock retains his middleweight title! A relieved looking Stan Shamrock 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:
G | 21: Camara x Torres
Date: Jul 11, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mckean throws an overhand right that lands on Stone's shoulder, as Stone tries to avoid the shot. Stone lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Mckean missing with a left hand there. Stone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Mckean ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stone moves away. Despite the aggression on Stone's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Mckean stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Stone has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Stone moves forwards but Mckean connects with a nice, crisp jab. Mckean wants to clinch but Stone slips to the side and Stone counters with a straight right hand. Good standup being displayed there by Mckean as he connects with a hook. Stone defending well as Mckean loads up on a big left hand. Mckean throws a right hand that misses
and Stone counters with a nice uppercut. We've been told by Mckean's head coaches at Gladius Elite Facilities that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Mckean throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stone counters with a straight right hand. A big left from Stone misses. Mckean throws a big shot that misses. Mckean slips under a jab. Stone ducks under a wild hook from Mckean. A little jabbing left from Stone on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Mckean misses the jab. Stone looks like he wants to counter punch here. Nice defenses there by Stone. Stone looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1# A big right from Mckean misses. Mckean throws a jab when Stone was well out of range.#CL# Mckean clinches with his opponent.
Mckean fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mckean swings wildly with an uppercut but Stone uses good head movement to avoid it. A short left from Mckean. A short uppercut from Mckean. Stone softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Mckean fails to land. A head punch on the inside from Mckean fails to land. Stone on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mckean misses with a hook from the clinch. Stone doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mckean misses with the head strike.
Stone doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mckean working aggressively here.
#T2# Mckean lands a hook that snaps the head of Stone backwards. A head punch blocked on the inside by Mckean. Mckean swings wildly with an uppercut but Stone uses good head movement to avoid it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Mckean lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Mckean misses with a punch on the inside.
Mckean misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mckean. Stone avoiding damage as Mckean throws knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stone. Stone misses with a short punch on the inside. A head punch blocked on the inside by Stone. Stone tries a body shot but Mckean blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mckean. Mckean tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Stone throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Mckean lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Mckean misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stone.
#T3# Stone lands an uppercut. Stone misses with the head strike.
Stone blocking some punches.
A short right from Stone on the inside. A shot in the inside from Stone. Stone working some nice short punches in the clinch. Mckean swings wildly with an uppercut but Stone uses good head movement to avoid it. Stone struggles to land a body shot inside as Mckean controls his hands.
Mckean throws a punch but it's blocked by Stone. Mckean misses with a punch on the inside.
Stone throws a punch but it's blocked by Mckean. Mckean misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Stone. Stone throws a punch but it's blocked by Mckean. Stone blocking some punches.
Stone lands with a right to the head. Mckean fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4# Mckean lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nice body punch from Stone - that landed with a thud.
Mckean swings wildly with an uppercut but Stone uses good head movement to avoid it. A short right from Stone on the inside. Mckean misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mckean. Stone tries a body shot but Mckean blocks it.
Mckean throws a punch but it's blocked by Stone. Mckean trying to land knees to the body.
Mckean working some nice short punches in the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Stone. Stone blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stone. Mckean misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stone.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stone. Stone lands a right hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Mckean dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Mckean swings widly with a right hand
and Stone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Stone walks into a left hand. Mckean tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Stone staying out of range there. Mckean tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stone paws at him with a jab and circles away. A little jabbing left from Stone on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Mckean misses with an uppercut
and Stone counters with a lovely straight right hand! Stone takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Mckean moves out of range as Stone strikes. Mckean cracks Stone with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. A swing and a miss from Mckean. Craig Mckean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mckean lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Mckean misses with an uppercut
and Stone counters with a lovely straight right hand! Mckean avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Mckean misses with a hook. Stone let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Mckean misses with a right hand and Stone counters with a nice body shot. Mckean is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Mckean tries to clinch up but Stone circles away and keeps his distance. Stone swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1# Mckean waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stone. Mckean pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Mckean throws a right hand that misses
and Stone counters with a stiff right hand. A telegraphed right hand from Mckean misses the target. Mckean misses with a hook
and Stone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Stone ducks under a wild hook from Mckean. Stone looks like he wants to counter punch here. Stone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mckean. Stone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mckean. Mckean misses with a right hand and Mckean takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Mckean throws an overhand right that lands on Stone's shoulder, as Stone tries to avoid the shot. A little jabbing left from Stone on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Mckean ducks under a wild hook from Stone. Mckean misses with a jab to the body
and Stone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Stone tries to bum rush Mckean with a series of wild strikes but Mckean uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Richard Stone seems to be getting the better of the standup. A swing and a miss from Mckean. Stone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mckean. Stone looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2# Mckean scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Stone slips a jab from Mckean. Mckean throws a lazy uppercut
and Stone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A left lands for Mckean. Mckean swings and misses with a shot to the body enabling Stone to counter with a crisp jab. Stone on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Stone staying out of range there. Stone connects with a body shot. Stone moves away from the strike by Mckean. Stone swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Stone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mckean. Mckean throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stone counters with a nice uppercut. Mckean uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stone.
Mckean throws a looping overhand right but Stone ducks down to avoid it. A nice side step and Stone releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Mckean throws out a loose jab but Stone uses good head movement to avoid it. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stone! But no joy.#T3# Mckean misses the jab. Mckean swings widly with a right hand
and Stone counters with a nice uppercut. Mckean missing with a left hand there. Stone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Stone is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Stone lands with a nice body punch. Stone throws a hook but Mckean blocks it. Stone misses with a two punch combination.
Mckean fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stone manages to avoid it. Stone slips under a jab. Stone throws out a counter right but Mckean avoids it with no problem. A looping hook to the body misses from Stone. Mckean does a little dance to reset his feet. Stone slips under a jab from Mckean. Stone looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. A slow jab from Mckean misses its intended target. Mckean pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL# Mckean clinches with his opponent.
Mckean throws a punch but it's blocked by Stone. Mckean trying to land knees to the body.
#T4# Nice body punch from Stone. A quick uppercut on the inside from Stone. Mckean swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mckean lands a hook to the side of the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Mckean takes a shot to the head. Mckean lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stone backwards. Mckean working aggressively here.
Stone misses with a short punch on the inside. Stone tries to work over Mckean's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Stone lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mckean backwards. Stone lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Stone throws a head punch that misses. Mckean blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stone lands with a short shot to the head. Mckean misses with a punch on the inside.
Stone managing to block the knees to the body from Mckean.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Stone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Mckean's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3# Mckean loads up on a big right hand but Stone slips the punch. The fighters circling - Stone throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Nice cross by Mckean. Mckean throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Stone counter with a right hand. Mckean thows a left - swing and a miss! Mckean takes a swing at Stone's ribcage but misses. Mckean misses with a hook
and Stone counters with a stiff right hand. Mckean connects with a looping right hand.
A jab from Mckean misses. Despite the aggression on Stone's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Mckean slips under a jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mckean misses with an uppercut. It seemed like Stone was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Mckean misses the jab. Mckean misses the shot to the body. #CL# Mckean moves into the clinch. A quick uppercut on the inside from Mckean. #T1# Mckean misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stone.
Stone lands a nice uppercut. Mckean has a couple of punches blocked by Stone.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stone. Mckean lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stone backwards. Stone lands with a short head shot on the inside. Mckean can't find room to land a body shot as Stone controls the action.
Stone lands on the inside with an uppercut. A head punch blocked on the inside by Stone. A nice right hand lands inside from Stone. Mckean can't find room to land a body shot as Stone controls the action.
Mckean blocks a body shot from Stone. Mckean misses with the head strike.
Mckean throws a punch but it's blocked by Stone. Stone lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mckean backwards. #ROC2#Mckean is rocked! Stone takes a shot to the head. Oh Mckean is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Mckean tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Mckean seems to have got his legs back now.#T2# Stone lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mckean backwards. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mckean. Mckean misses with a hook from the clinch. Mckean swings wildly with an uppercut but Stone uses good head movement to avoid it. A head punch on the inside from Mckean fails to land. Stone lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Mckean lands with a light punch inside. Mckean blocks an uppercut.
Stone tries to throw a body punch but Mckean avoids it by throwing Stone back against the cage. Mckean misses with a punch on the inside.
Stone lands a body punch. Craig Mckean has scored more points in the clinch so far. Mckean misses with the head strike.
Stone working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stone. Mckean misses with a short punch on the inside. Stone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3# Mckean swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stone misses with a punch to the body.
Mckean misses with a hook from the clinch. Stone misses with a punch to the body.
Stone blocks a body shot from Mckean. Mckean misses with the head strike.
Stone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Stone - that landed with a thud.
Mckean blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Stone scores with a nice short uppercut. Mckean misses with a short punch on the inside. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stone. Mckean misses with a hook from the clinch. Stone digs a right hand underneath Mckean's ribcage. Mckean let out a lung full of air as it connected. Stone lands a hook that snaps the head of Mckean backwards. Stone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4# Stone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mckean lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A right hand to the body from Stone.
Stone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Mckean putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Stone in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Stone blocking some punches.
Mckean working aggressively here.
Stone blocking some punches.
Mckean landing knees to the body.
Stone has a couple of punches blocked by Mckean.
Mckean lands a hook that snaps the head of Stone backwards. Stone lands an uppercut. A head punch blocked on the inside by Stone. Mckean misses with the head strike.
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 Craig Mckean. I think Mckean 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28 Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Mckean! In his post fight interview, Craig Mckean started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
G | 18: Wiggum x Kasai
Date: Jul 01, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nice sprawl there from Mckean as Wizeau shoots in. A decent looking cross lands there for Mckean. Wizeau on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Wizeau shoots in looking for a takedown but Mckean manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wizeau's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Wizeau shoots in looking for a takedown. Mckean tries to sprawl out of it but Wizeau keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mckean manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Craig Mckean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Wizeau. Mckean moves into range and connects with a jab. Wizeau gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Donk. Mckean catches Wizeau right on the button with a cross. Wizeau looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Mckean lands a right hook to the body.
Mckean jabs at Wizeau's body. 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! Wizeau gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mckean.#CL# Mckean moves into the clinch. Wizeau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wizeau on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T1# Mckean lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mckean lands with a left to the head. Mckean lands an uppercut. Mckean working aggressively here.
Mckean tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A short right from Mckean. Mckean lands on the inside with an uppercut. Mckean lands a nice uppercut. A nice left hand lands by Mckean.
Mckean lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A short right from Mckean. Mckean looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Mckean fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2# Mckean misses with some punches.
Mckean lands a nice shot to the body. Mckean has a couple of punches blocked by Wizeau.
Mckean fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mckean working aggressively here.
Wizeau blocks an uppercut.
Mckean lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wizeau backwards. Mckean fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mckean is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Mckean misses with a short punch on the inside. Mckean throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wizeaus head. Wizeau tries for a takedown but Mckean manages to get underhooks.
Wizeau blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Mckean. #T3# A short left from Mckean. Wizeau's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A short right from Mckean. Mckean swings wildly with an uppercut but Wizeau uses good head movement to avoid it. Wizeau blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Mckean misses with the head strike.
Mckean swings wildly with an uppercut but Wizeau uses good head movement to avoid it. A nice left hand lands by Mckean.
Mckean throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wizeaus head. A short right from Mckean on the inside. Mckean landing knees to the body.
Wizeau looks winded!#T4# Mckean makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. 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! Mckean trying to land knees to the body.
Wizeau changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mckean fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mckean darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL# Mckean fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wizeau, pushing him back against the cage. A nice left hand lands by Mckean.
#ROC#Wizeau is rocked! Mckean cracks Wizeau with a nice body shot. A nice left hand lands by Mckean.
Mckean lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Wizeau is still on wobbly legs! Can Mckean finish him? Wizeau takes a knee to the side of the body. Wizeau seems to have recovered his senses. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#KD# Mckean drops Wizeau with a big knee straight up the middle! Wizeau is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! Mckean circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Wizeau to the canvas! Wizeau doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Mckean keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Craig Mckean! Craig Mckean 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. Tommy Wizeau was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm fed up with this world, you all betray me.'. |
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Event:
G | 14: Chukwu x Vladez
Date: Jun 20, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mckean swings and misses with a shot to the body and Kuiva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Mckean misses with a left hand and Kuiva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Craig Mckean has been cut. Mckean throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Mckean throws a poor cross that misses
and Kuiva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Mckean misses with a looping right. Craig Mckean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The crowd cheers as Kuiva lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mckean doesn't seem phased though. Mckean misses with an uppercut. Kuiva saw that one coming. Kuiva blocks a jab. A big right from Mckean misses. Mckean scores with a hook. Mckean definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Mckean waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuiva. A little jabbing left from Kuiva on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Kuiva scores with a nice strike.#ROC2#Mckean is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD2# Kuiva cracks Mckean with a big right hand and Mckean goes down! Oh Mckean is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Mckean is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kuiva is controlling him. Mckean wants to control but Kuiva passes easily into half guard.
Mckean is trying to control but can't.
Kuiva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1# Mckean tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kuiva has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Mckean tries to buck Kuiva off but he can't manage it. Mckean seems to have got his legs back now. Mckean on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mckean tries to get out of the position. Kuiva avoids the attempt from Mckean to control. Mckean is trying to stand up. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Mckean tries to hold on but Kuiva pushes him away. Mckean is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kuiva is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Mckean squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
#T2# Mckean tries to get back to half guard but can't. Mckean is working hard here to advance position. Mckean wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Mckean is looking to get to half guard.#T3# Mckean wants to hold on but Kuiva pushes him away. Mckean is working to get back to half guard.
Mckean wants to control but Kuiva is having none of it. Kuiva controlling the pace for now. Mckean is trying to get back to his feet but can't. Kuiva sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Mckean tries to hold on but Kuiva pushes him away. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Mckean is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
You get the feeling that Mckean really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Mckean is working to get back to half guard.
Mckean wants to control but Kuiva is having none of it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jarna Kuiva dominated that round. The cut man is working on Craig Mckean's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##KD2# Nice combo by Kuiva! Oh, that's hurt him - Mckean falls to the canvas and Kuiva follows him into side control. Kuiva has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Mckean is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Kuiva taking a breather here. Mckean tries to improve position but can't. Mckean tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T1# Mckean wants to get back to his feet. Kuiva keeps control of the position easily here as Mckean tries to buck him off.
Mckean trying to control but not successfully. Mckean is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. I really don't envy Mckean right now.
Mckean wants to control his opponent's hands but Kuiva gets his hands free. Mckean is trying to get back to his feet but Kuiva has full control of the position and if anything, Mckean has just worked his way into a worse spot. Mckean is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kuiva.
Kuiva is hanging on to Mckean's back as he tries to escape.
Mckean is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
You can see the frustration on Mckean's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T3# Kuiva controls the position. Mckean is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Kuiva trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Mckean doesn't escape. Mckean wants to get back to his feet. Mckean trying to control but not successfully. I really don't envy Mckean right now.
Mckean is trying to get back to his feet but Kuiva has full control of the position and if anything, Mckean has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Mckean tries to escape the position.
Kuiva controlling the position well here. Mckean rolled but Kuiva kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Mckean is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kuiva has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Mckean's body.
Mckean wants to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Mckean is trying to get back to his feet but Kuiva has full control of the position and if anything, Mckean has just worked his way into a worse spot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jarna Kuiva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Craig Mckean's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Kuiva throws a right hand that Mckean ducks under and follows up with a left that Mckean also avoids with ease. Kuiva tries to bum rush Mckean with a series of wild strikes but Mckean uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Nice shot lands for Mckean. Kuiva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mckean. Mckean throws a body shot but no joy. Mckean keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mckean misses with a looping right. A jab from Mckean misses. Kuiva scores with a one two! Mckean had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Mckean lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. A big left from Mckean misses. Kuiva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Mckean throws a body punch but Kuiva moves out of range. A countering left hand to the body from Kuiva misses. Mckean looks to land a left hand but Kuiva moved out of range nicely.#T1# Mckean swings widly with a right hand
and Kuiva counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Kuiva ducks under a wild hook from Mckean. Mckean throws a right hand that misses
enabling Kuiva to counter with a crisp jab. Kuiva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mckean. Mckean misses the jab. Kuiva throws a looping overhand right but Mckean ducks down to avoid it. Mckean rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kuiva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#Craig Mckean's cut is getting worse. Mckean getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Mckean lands a lovely overhand right. Mckean throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuiva. Mckean misses with an uppercut
#KD2# and Kuiva counters with a big uppercut that knocks Mckean off his feet! Kuiva dives into side control looking to finish! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Mckean is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Mckean struggling a bit here.#T2# Kuiva controls the position. Kuiva is continuing to stall. Mckean wants to control but Kuiva postures up. Mckean is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kuiva is controlling him well. Kuiva happy to just control the position for now. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3# Nice jab there from Kuiva. Mckean misses with a right hand and Kuiva counters with a three punch combo that has Mckean backing up. Mckean nods at Kuiva to acknowledge the strikes. Mckean loads up on a big right hand but Kuiva slips the punch. Mckean misses the jab. A big left from Mckean misses. Mckean missing with a left hand there. Kuiva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Kuiva ducks under a wild hook from Mckean. Mckean steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuiva. Mckean misses with a hook
and Mckean takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#Craig Mckean's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Mckean throws a looping overhand right but Kuiva ducks down to avoid it. Mckean throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mckean takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4# Mckean throws a jab when Kuiva was well out of range. Kuiva looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Mckean throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Kuiva to counter with a crisp jab. Mckean thows a left - swing and a miss! Jarna Kuiva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Mckean misses with a left hand and Kuiva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Mckean on the wrong end of a nice jab. Kuiva slips a jab from Mckean. Kuiva lands a two punch combo.
Mckean takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Mckean misses with a hook
and Kuiva counters with a nice body shot. Kuiva moves out of range as Mckean strikes. Kuiva lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Mckean thows a left - swing and a miss! Kuiva let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Mckean throws the left hand but Kuiva avoids the punch easily. Mckean is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuiva. Craig Mckean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Nice body punch from Kuiva.
And that's the end of the fight! Jarna Kuiva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Kuiva 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 26:30 Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 26:30 Judge David Hoff scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jarna Kuiva! Jarna Kuiva thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
G | 11: McGraugh x Guzman
Date: Jun 10, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gek is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mckean. Mckean misses with a hook. Gek ducked under it nicely. Mckean checks a leg kick. Mckean throws an overhand right that lands on Gek's shoulder, as Gek tries to avoid the shot. Mckean checks a leg kick nicely. Gek definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Mckean looks to land a right hand but Gek moved out of range. Mckean misses with an uppercut. Gek saw that one coming. Gek fakes the leg kick and cracks Mckean in the body. Gek moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#It looks like Craig Mckean has been cut. Gek is looking to land body kicks. Mckean misses with an uppercut. Gek misses with a hook. Mckean slips a jab and a cross from Gek.
Gek with the inside leg kick. A big left from Mckean misses. Gek bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Mckean defending well as Gek loads up on a big left hand. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Mckean moves out of range of the leg kick from Gek. Mckean misses the jab. Gek connects with a leg kick. Mckean slips a straight right by Gek. Mckean uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gek. Gek finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#T1# Mckean tests Gek's chin there with a solid looking shot. Gek tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Mckean checks the leg kick nicely there.
A slow jab from Mckean misses its intended target. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Mckean scores with a nice right hand.
Mckean missing with a left hand there. Gek was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Mckean throws an overhand right that lands on Gek's shoulder, as Gek tries to avoid the shot. A telegraphed right hand from Mckean misses the target. Mckean throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Mckean looks to land a right hand but Gek moved out of range. Mckean misses with an uppercut. Mckean throws a jab but it's blocked by Gek. Gek throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gek blocks a jab. A combination from Gek does no damage. A jab from Gek does it's job there. Gek misses with a hook. Mckean throws out a counter right but Gek avoids it with no problem. Mckean misses with a hook. Gek ducked under it nicely. Gek tries to move into range but Mckean moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Gek takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Mckean misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gek.
Gek was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2# Mckean throws out a loose jab but Gek uses good head movement to avoid it. Gek moves out of range as Mckean strikes. Mckean 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. Gek scoring well with a low kick there.
A head kick misses from Gek. Mckean misses with a body shot.
Gek feints and then cracks Mckean's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mckean down. A swing and a miss from Mckean. Mckean misses with a looping left. Mckean uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gek. Gek avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A big right from Mckean misses. Gek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mckean manages to avoid it. Mckean throws a hook but Gek avoids it easily. Gek throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Mckean's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gek connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mckean scrambles back to his feet. Gek moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Gek misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gek misses the jab. Gek missing with a left hand there. Mckean was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Mckean throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Gek throws a counter high kick but Mckean was just alert enough to avoid it. Mckean throws a jab when Gek was well out of range.#T3# Gek throws out a leg kick but Mckean moves out of range and Gek only half commits. Gek slips a straight right by Mckean. Gek throws a front kick aimed at Mckean's knee but Mckean avoids it well. Mckean is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gek. Mckean waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gek. Mckean scores with a hook. A slow jab from Mckean misses its intended target. Nice defenses there by Gek. Good work by Mckean as he checks the leg kick. Mckean lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mckean lands a nice shot that snaps Gek's head back.
Nice shot by Mckean. Mckean throws a big shot that misses. Gek throws a leg kick but Mckean moved away. Mckean lands a jab to Gek's midsection. Gek is looking to slow Mckean down with leg kicks. Mckean defending well as Gek loads up on a big left hand. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mckean crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gek - the referee stops the clock and Mckean gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gek. Mckean manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! An inside leg kick from Gek misses. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mckean! But no joy. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mckean.#T4# Gek throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mckean sees it coming and avoids it easily. Mckean is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gek had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Mckean throws a shot from downtown. Gek moves away and avoids it. Mckean throws a big shot that misses. Mckean slips a straight right by Gek. Gek throws a jab but it's blocked by Mckean. Mckean moves away from the strike by Gek. Mckean throws out a counter right but Gek avoids it with no problem. Mckean listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Mckean ducks under a wild hook from Gek. Gek attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. We've been informed that Mckean has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Gek throws a jab but it's blocked by Mckean. Gek looks to score with a jab to the body but Mckean is just out of range. Mckean looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Gek slips a straight right by Mckean. Gek throws a half hearted mid kick. Gek throws a solid leg kick but Mckean takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gek. Mckean scores with a jab. Gek acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Mckean throws a hook to the side of Gek's head but Gek sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A little feinted left hand from Gek on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gek throws a chopping leg kick but Mckean manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Gek blocks a jab. Mckean looks to land a left hand but Gek moved out of range nicely. Nice defenses there by Gek. Gek finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Craig Mckean will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Craig Mckean's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Mckean loads up on a big right hand but Gek slips the punch. Mckean misses with a looping left. Mckean looks to land a left hand but Gek moved out of range nicely. Gek tries to bum rush Mckean with a series of wild strikes but Mckean uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Gek on the wrong end of a nice jab. Mckean misses the jab. Gek uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mckean. Mckean is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gek. Gek fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mckean just manages to avoid it. Gek moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Gek lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gek swings for the body but Mckean moves out of range.
Mckean loads up on a big right hand but Gek slips the punch. A slow jab from Gek misses its intended target. Mckean throws an overhand right that lands on Gek's shoulder, as Gek tries to avoid the shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gek steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mckean. Gek throws a quick inside leg kick. Gek throws a leg kick but Mckean checks it. Mckean throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Gek throws a leg kick but Mckean moved away. Gek uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mckean has time to react. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Gek throws a leg kick but Mckean checks it. #T1# Mckean checks the leg kick. Mckean throws a right hand that misses
and Gek cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Mckean throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gek counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Mckean throws a body punch but Gek moves out of range. Mckean with a hook. Mckean throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Gek is looking to counter punch. A head kick misses from Gek. It seemed like Mckean was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Gek's corner calls for a 1-2. Gek obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Mckean throws a hook but Gek avoids it easily. Mckean pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Mckean keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gek lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. A jab from Gek misses. Gek slips a straight right by Mckean. Mckean moves out of range of the body kick from Gek.
Gek pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mckean swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Mckean lands with a nice body punch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Mckean throws a jab when Gek was well out of range. Gek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gek avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2# Mckean misses with a looping right. Gek appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Gek defending well as Mckean loads up on a big left hand. A big right from Mckean misses. Gek feinted there with a counter leg kick. A slow jab from Mckean misses its intended target. Mckean throws out a powerful jab. Gek misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mckean throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A slow jab from Mckean misses its intended target. Gek throws a hook to the side of Mckean's head but Mckean sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Mckean loads up on a big right hand but Gek slips the punch. As Mckean backs away, Gek returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Mckean throws a hook to the side of Gek's head but Gek sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Mckean throws a looping overhand right but Gek ducks down to avoid it. Mckean takes a swing at Gek's ribcage but misses. Gek 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. Gek throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Mckean misses the jab. Gek will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mckean! But no joy. Mckean throws a looping overhand right but Gek ducks down to avoid it. Gek darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Gek connects with an inside leg kick.#T3# Mckean needs to keep his hands up - Gek had a free shot at his head there. Mckean uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gek. Mckean throws a hook but Gek blocks it. Mckean listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Gek moves out of range of the strikes. Mckean's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Mckean scores with a nice head shot. Mckean moves into range and connects with a jab. Gek misses with a low kick as Mckean jumps back. Gek scores with a decent looking hook. Mckean scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gek doesn't seem bothered though. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Gek walks into a jab. Gek moves out of range as Mckean strikes. Gek shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Gek lands a lovely overhand right. Mckean dips to his left and cracks Gek with an uppercut! Mckean lands with a hook. Gek tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Craig Mckean seems to be getting the better of the standup. Gek loads up on a big right hand but Mckean slips the punch. Gek moves out of range of the strikes. Gek lands a jab. Gek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T4# Gek defending well as Mckean loads up on a big left hand. Gek 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. Gek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mckean manages to avoid it. Mckean throws a hook but Gek avoids it easily. Gek slips under a jab from Mckean. Gek missing with a left hand there. Mckean was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Mckean throws a jab but it's blocked by Gek. Mckean throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Gek takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Gek looks to score with a jab to the body but Mckean is just out of range. Mckean avoids a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mckean. Gek does a little dance to reset his feet. Mckean moves out of range of the body kick. Mckean looks like he wants to counter punch here. Gek misses with the combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Mckean checks a low kick from Gek. Gek takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gek bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Mckean misses with a straight left. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Mckean showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Craig Mckean's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3# Mckean throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gek sees it coming and avoids it easily. Mckean pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Gek ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Mckean connects with a looping right hand.
Mckean lands a nice shot that snaps Gek's head back.
Mckean swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gek feinted there with a counter leg kick. Mckean misses with a straight left. Gek doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Gek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mckean. Mckean lands with a cross. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Gek might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Mckean takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Gek staying out of range there. Gek lands a glancing blow to the side of Mckean's head. A jab from Gek misses. Gek's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mckean connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gek scrambles back to his feet. This has been an exciting period of action! Mckean avoids the head kick by Gek.
Gek looks for the body kick but Mckean saw that one coming. Gek connects with a nice looking jab.
Gek just misses with a punch to the body.
Gek looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Gek misses with a low kick. #T1# Gek moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Mckean avoids the body shot from Gek.
Gek misses with an uppercut. Mckean saw that one coming. Gek misses with a body kick. Mckean moves out of range of the body kick from Gek.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mckean! But no joy. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Gek is looking to slow Mckean down with leg kicks. Mckean moves out of range as Gek throws a body kick.
Mckean throws a hook but Gek blocks it. Mckean moves out of range as Gek strikes. Gek ducks under a wild hook from Mckean. Gek lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mckean takes a step back to recover. Gek moves out of range as Mckean strikes. Mckean misses with a hook. Gek ducked under it nicely. Gek throws a hook but Mckean blocks it. Mckean connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gek's hands. Gek walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mckean checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Mckean tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gek was well out of range. Poor timing from Mckean. Mckean connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Mckean loads up on a big right hand but Gek slips the punch. Mckean digs a good body shot into Gek's ribs.#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Gek moves out of range as Mckean strikes. Mckean uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gek.
Mckean misses with an uppercut. Gek misses the jab. Mckean lands with an uppercut that bounces Gek off the cage and back into range. Mckean throws the left hand but Gek avoids the punch easily. A swing and a miss from Mckean. Mckean tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gek was well out of range. Poor timing from Mckean. Mckean displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gek throws out the jab. Mckean throws a lazy right hand but Gek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Gek looks for the body kick but Mckean saw that one coming. Gek wants to slow Mckean down by chopping away at his legs. Gek lands a lovely overhand right. Gek uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mckean. Gek takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mckean throws an overhand right that lands on Gek's shoulder, as Gek tries to avoid the shot. Mckean misses with a straight right. A big right from Gek misses. Gek moves away from the strike by Mckean. #T3# Gek ducks under a wild hook from Mckean. Mckean misses with a looping right. Gek swinging wildly here.
Mckean lands a jab. Gek takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mckean scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gek doesn't seem bothered though. A good leg kick by Gek. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mckean, as that shot connected.
Gek finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mckean throws a shot from downtown. Gek moves away and avoids it. Mckean throws a lazy right hand but Gek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Gek takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mckean throws a hook to the side of Gek's head but Gek sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Mckean defending well as Gek loads up on a big left hand. Gek slips under a jab. Mckean throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4# Mckean lunges at Gek with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gek's hand. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Mckean looks to score with a jab to the body but Gek is just out of range. Mckean throws a jab when Gek was well out of range. A jab from Gek misses. Mckean has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Gek looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Gek tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mckean is able to avoid easily. Gek scores with a shot to the body.
Gek steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mckean. Mckean jabbing away but nothing is landing. Mckean scores with the left hand. Gek knows he should have avoided that one. Gek throws a series of punches but Mckean moves out of range. Gek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mckean. Gek throws a head kick that misses. Mckean's corner calls for a 1-2. Mckean obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Gek connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gek misses with a looping left. Gek slips a straight right by Mckean. Remy Gek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Mckean jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mckean throws a good cross that connects.
And that's the end of the fight! Craig Mckean comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Mckean 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30 Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30 Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Mckean! Craig Mckean 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:
G | 9 : McGraugh x Mckean 2
Date: Jun 03, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Miyata jabbing away but nothing is landing. Mckean 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. The fighters circling - Mckean throws out the jab but it was never going to land. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Miyata! But no joy. Miyata listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Mckean misses with a straight left. Miyata moves out of range of the strikes. Miyata paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Miyata dips to his left and cracks Mckean with an uppercut! Mckean on the wrong end of a nice hook. Miyata slips under a jab. Miyata paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Miyata lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Miyata staying out of range there. A big right from Mckean misses. A big left from Mckean misses. Donk. Miyata catches Mckean right on the button with a cross. 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! Miyata scores with a nice right hand.
Mckean thows a left - swing and a miss! Miyata scores with a nice right hand.
A slow jab from Mckean misses its intended target. Miyata connects with a right hand. Mckean shakes it off. Miyata cracks Mckean with a right hand to the side of the head. A left lands for Miyata. Mckean throws a hook but Miyata avoids it easily. Mckean moves forwards but Miyata connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1# Mckean staying out of range there. Miyata connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. The fighters circling - Mckean throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Mckean missing with a left hand there. Miyata was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Miyata moves away from the strike by Mckean. A jab from Miyata finds it's way through Mckean's defenses. Miyata avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Mckean throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miyata looks like he wants to counter punch here. Miyata connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mckean momentarily.
Mckean is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Miyata thuds his right hand into Mckean's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Miyata connects with a single shot there. Mckean slips a jab from Miyata. Mckean throws a big shot that misses. Miyata throws a shot from downtown. Mckean moves away and avoids it. Miyata throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Mckean moves away from the strike by Miyata. A counter left hand to the body from Mckean misses its target. Miyata loads up on a big right hand but Mckean slips the punch. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Miyata, as that shot connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Mckean misses with a straight right. Miyata pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Miyata scores with a sloppy right hand. Mckean should have avoided that one. Miyata is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mckean had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Miyata steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mckean.#T2# Miyata throws a hook but Mckean avoids it easily. Miyata connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mckean. Mckean circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Mckean blocks a jab. Mckean misses the jab. Mckean throws an overhand right that lands on Miyata's shoulder, as Miyata tries to avoid the shot. Mckean loads up on a big right hand but Miyata slips the punch. Mckean misses with an uppercut. Miyata saw that one coming. Mckean looks to score with a jab to the body but Miyata is just out of range. Mckean jabbing away but nothing is landing. Mckean throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Miyata scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mckean in his tracks. Good exchange - Miyata coming out on top. Mckean lands with a cross. Miyata lands with a straight right. Mckean didn't see that one coming. Mckean takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice straight punches there by Miyata. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Miyata. Miyata moves away from the strike by Mckean. Miyata blocks a jab. Mckean defending well as Miyata loads up on a big left hand. Mckean throws a hook but Miyata blocks it. Mckean throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miyata sees it coming and avoids it easily. It seemed like Miyata was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Miyata scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mckean in his tracks. #T3# Mckean avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Mckean misses with a hook. Miyata swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Miyata missing with a left hand there. Mckean was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Mckean looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Mckean throws a hook but Miyata blocks it. Miyata is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Miyata scores with a nice head shot. Mckean misses with a straight left. Mckean throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miyata sees it coming and avoids it easily. Miyata moves out of range as Mckean strikes. Miyata scores with a jab. Mckean acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Mckean thuds a left hand into Miyata's body. Miyata slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Mckean takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Miyata uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mckean. Mckean throws a hook but Miyata avoids it easily. Miyata ducks under a wild hook from Mckean. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Miyata slips under a jab from Mckean. Miyata fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Miyata connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mckean momentarily.
Miyata lands a glancing blow to the side of Mckean's head. Nice uppercut lands for Miyata. That snapped Mckean's head back.
Miyata lands with a straight right. Mckean didn't see that one coming.#T4# Mckean throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Mckean lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Miyata staying out of range there. A jab from Mckean misses. Miyata bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Mckean loads up on a big right hand but Miyata slips the punch. Mckean misses the jab. Miyata looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Mckean pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Miyata misses with a looping right. Miyata misses the jab. Miyata lands a nice shot that snaps Mckean's head back.
Miyata keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mckean. A jab from Mckean finds it's way through Miyata's defenses. Miyata on the wrong end of a nice jab. Miyata takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#ROC#Miyata is rocked! Mckean throws a shot from downtown. Miyata moves away and avoids it. Miyata is still on wobbly legs! Can Mckean finish him? As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Mckean circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Miyata tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Mckean wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Craig Mckean! A less than humble Craig Mckean 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:
Gladius Fight Night 5
Date: May 27, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A big left from Mckean misses. Mckean lands a lovely overhand right. Olsen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mckean. Mckean throws a jab but it's blocked by Olsen. Olsen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Olsen tries to clinch there but Mckean circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Mckean on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Mckean throws a lazy right hand but Olsen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Olsen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Nice shot by Mckean. A big right from Mckean misses. Olsen throws out a counter right but Mckean avoids it with no problem. Mckean dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Mckean misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2# and Olsen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. 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. Olsen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Mckean controls Olsen momentarily but Olsen frees himself. Mckean wants to control the position but Olsen says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Olsen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1# Mckean trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Olsen stalling. Mckean is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Olsen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mckean knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Mckean knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Olsen on the ground.#SUB2# Olsen is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Mckean is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Johan Olsen! In his post fight interview, Johan Olsen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Gladius | 7: Prince x McKean
Date: May 23, 2020 |
#R1# Prince shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mckean pinned against the cage. Mckean gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Prince is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mckean sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Prince on the wrong end of a nice hook. Mckean throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Prince stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Mckean scores with a jab. Prince walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Prince fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Mckean looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Prince 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. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Prince. That's going to take a lot out of him. Prince shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mckean defends it nicely. Mckean throws out a counter right but Prince avoids it with no problem. Prince will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mckean! But no joy. Mckean scores with a decent looking hook. Mckean connects with a jab. Nice cross by Mckean. 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! Mckean is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Prince takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Prince misses with a takedown attempt - Mckean sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Prince moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Prince shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mckean but Mckean pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1# Mckean connects with a nice looking jab.
Prince needs to keep his hands up - Mckean had a free shot at his head there. Craig Mckean is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Prince takes one to the side of the head.
Prince ducks right into an uppercut from Mckean. Prince fails with the takedown. Mckean lands a glancing blow to the side of Prince's head. Nice jab there from Mckean. Prince walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Prince needs to keep his hands up - Mckean had a free shot at his head there. Mckean connects with a good right hand that stumbles Prince. Prince circles away out of range and recomposes himself. This has been an exciting period of action! Prince shoots for a takedown but Mckean saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Prince shoots in looking for a takedown. Mckean tries to sprawl out of it but Prince keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mckean manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Prince fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Mckean lands a head shot. Prince takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Prince doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Mckean lands a nice shot that snaps Prince's head back.
Mckean connects with a right hand. Prince shakes it off.#T2# Prince doesn't succeed with the takedown and Mckean counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Prince shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Mckean lands a slapping body shot.
Prince ducks right into an uppercut from Mckean. A lazy left from Mckean finds it's target. Prince misses with a takedown attempt enabling Mckean to counter with a crisp jab. Mckean 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. Prince is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mckean has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Mckean lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Prince moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Mckean lands a body shot.
Prince shoots in looking for a takedown but Mckean manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Prince's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Mckean connects with a jab. Mckean lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Prince moves forwards but Mckean connects with a nice, crisp jab. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Prince. Mckean connects with a nice looking jab.
Prince takes a shot right to the bread basket. This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Prince. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery. Mckean throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Prince on the side of the head. #T3# Prince looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mckean is fending him off so far but Prince persists. Nope, Mckean circles away and we're back to standing. Prince is breathing heavily. Prince tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mckean swivels and escapes. Prince takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Mckean lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Prince looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Mckean connects with a good right hand that stumbles Prince. Prince circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#TD# Prince gets a double leg takedown into Mckean's guard. Prince makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Mckean wants to stand and escape but Prince is having none of it. Prince postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Mckean not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Prince controls from within his opponent's guard. Prince stopping the sweep attempt from Mckean. Prince is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Prince has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4# Prince advances position into side control! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Prince lands some shots froms side control. Prince creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Prince working the head with strikes. You can see the frustration on Mckean's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Prince scores with punches from side control. Mckean wants to get back to his feet but Prince is dominant here and he's now got Mckean's back! Mckean trying to get back to his feet but Prince is in full control for now. Mckean really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Prince. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Prince gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. Prince lands a punch to the side of the head from the back. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Mckean 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# Mckean with a hook. Prince takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Craig Mckean seems to be getting the better of the standup. Mckean lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Mckean connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Mckean's jab looks to have found its range, popping Prince under the eye. Prince looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Prince is defended easily by Mckean.#TD# Prince drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Mckean has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Prince engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Mckean wants to stand up but Prince is controlling him. Prince postures up and lands a big shot to Mckean's brow. Prince lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Prince stops Mckean from standing up. #T1# Prince lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Prince is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Prince is standing up over Mckean. Mckean looks to escape but Prince dives into side control.
Mckean is looking for a sweep. Prince wants to control but Mckean is keeping him busy. Prince connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mckean some visible discomfort.
Mckean takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Prince working away. Prince landing a few strikes. Mckean is trying to buck Prince off.#T2# Mckean taking a bit of punishment here - Prince scoring with strikes. Prince prevents Mckean from escaping the position. Prince works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Prince lands a decent elbow from side control. Mckean tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Prince wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Prince scoring with punches from side control. Mckean takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Mckean wants to control but Prince postures up. 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! Prince lands a decent elbow from side control. Prince cracks Mckean with a big elbow. Prince lands a decent elbow from side control. Prince wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mckean keeps working. Prince connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mckean some visible discomfort.
#T3# Prince is putting a hurting on Mckean here, landing some big shots from side control. #ROC# Mckean is rocked! Prince scores with a couple of short elbows. Mckean is still in real trouble! Can Prince finish him? Mckean takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mckean is trying to buck Prince off. Prince working away. Prince looks up at the clock and then as Mckean takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Prince smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Mckean takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Mckean taking punishment in the form of punches.
Mckean is looking to regain half guard here but Prince keeps moving and retains side control. Mckean being controlled for a moment. Prince lands some shots froms side control.#T4# Mckean looking for a sweep but Prince has passed into full mount! Oh no! Mckean seems to have recovered his senses. Prince avoids the attempt from Mckean to control. Prince takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Prince lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Prince punishing his opponent with strikes. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Prince trying to control but he's not successful this time. Mckean tries to hold on but Prince postures up. Prince with a couple of short strikes. Prince looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Prince won't let Mckean get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Prince dominated that second round. 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. #R3##TD# Prince darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Prince seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Ricky Prince overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Prince scores with a big shot! Mckean's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Mckean! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Prince! Ricky Prince 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:
Gladius | 3: Opress vs Still
Date: May 09, 2020 |
#R1# Akjo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mckean. Akjo ducks under a wild hook from Mckean. Donk. Akjo catches Mckean right on the button with a cross.#CL# Akjo tries to keep at a distance but Mckean has taken the fight into the clinch. Mckean trying to land knees to the body.
Mckean is pushing Akjo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. A short left from Mckean. Akjo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Akjo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Akjo on the inside. Mckean just leaning against Akjo, taking a breather. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akjo. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mckean lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Akjo backwards. Mckean throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Akjos head. A head punch on the inside from Akjo fails to land. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mckean. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Mckean's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A nice right hand lands inside from Mckean. #T1# The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. A quick uppercut on the inside from Mckean. Akjo pushes Mckean back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Mckean has a couple of punches blocked by Akjo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akjo. A short uppercut from Akjo. A head punch on the inside from Mckean fails to land. Akjo misses with a punch on the inside.
Mckean keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Akjo's efforts to push away. Mckean blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Akjo throws a punch but it's blocked by Mckean. Mckean looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Akjo tries a body shot but Mckean blocks it.
Akjo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Mckean leaning his opponent against the cage. Akjo throws a head punch that misses. #T2# The referee calls for Mckean to work.
Mckean swings wildly with an uppercut but Akjo uses good head movement to avoid it. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Mckean tries a knee to the head but Akjo blocks it.
Mckean with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mckean taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mckean blocks the elbow strike.
Akjo misses with a short punch on the inside. Mckean avoids a wild elbow strike from Akjo. A head punch on the inside from Mckean fails to land. Akjo throws a punch but it's blocked by Mckean. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Mckean lands a hook that snaps the head of Akjo backwards. Akjo misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Mckean fails to land. #T3# With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mckean creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC# Akjo is rocked! Mckean scores with a shot to the side of Akjo's head. Akjo is still on wobbly legs! Can Mckean finish him? Mckean pushes Akjo against the cage. Mckean is working some dirty boxing. Mckean pushes off with a quick right hook! Akjo goes down! Akjo tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Mckean moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Craig Mckean!
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Event:
Gladius Fight Night 2
Date: May 06, 2020 |
#R1# Mckean throws the left hand but Wizeau avoids the punch easily. Wizeau misses with a takedown attempt - Mckean sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Mckean missing with a left hand there. Wizeau was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Wizeau is looking for the big counter here.#CL2# Wizeau gets in close and instigates a clinch. Mckean working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Mckean dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Still in the clinch, Mckean scores with a nice short uppercut. Mckean scores with a shoulder strike. A shot in the inside from Mckean. #TD2# Wizeau manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Mckean pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wizeau is keeping the position for now. Mckean wants to control from the top but Wizeau keeps moving. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Mckean won't allow Wizeau to get back to his feet. Wizeau being controlled here, momentarily. Mckean will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1# Mckean wants to stand but Wizeau is controlling his posture from full guard. Wizeau keeping moving, preventing Mckean from controlling successfully. #SUB2# Wizeau is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mckean sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wizeau's guard. Mckean wants to stand up but Wizeau manages to regain full guard. Mckean wants to control from the top but Wizeau keeps moving. Mckean is looking to stand up but Wizeau won't let him. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# Wizeau looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Mckean is fighting to break Wizeau's control of his arms but Wizeau is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Mckean trying to control the position from guard on top but Wizeau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU# Mckean stands and steps away. Wizeau gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Wizeau takes one on the button. Mckean looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Wizeau bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL# Mckean closes the distance and clinches. Wizeau takes a shot to the head. Mckean connects with a knee to the head.
Wizeau tries to pull guard but Mckean forces him back to his feet, against the cage. This has been an exciting period of action! Mckean manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A nice left hand lands by Mckean.
#T3# Mckean lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A short right hand to the side of the head by Mckean. Wizeau tries to pull guard but Mckean won't allow it.
Craig Mckean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Wizeau. Wizeau can't break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Mckean. Wizeau tries to pull guard but Mckean holds him up against the cage and eventually Wizeau drops back down to his feet.
Mckean lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wizeau backwards. Wizeau tries to stall but Mckean uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mckean unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mckean stalling.
Wizeau tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wizeau missing with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Mckean. Wizeau is working for takedown but Mckean is calmly controlling the position for now.#T4# Mckean lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wizeau looks winded! With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mckean creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. This has been an exciting period of action! Mckean lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wizeau backwards. Mckean with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT# It looks like Tommy Wizeau has been cut. Mckean leaning against his opponent.
Wizeau takes a knee to the side of the body. Mckean lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mckean lands a hook to the side of the head. Mckean softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Mckean slowing the pace effectively. Mckean pushes Wizeau back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Wizeau wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mckean lands a hook to the side of the head. Mckean lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Mckean lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wizeau backwards. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Mckean dominated that round. The cut man is working on Tommy Wizeau's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Wizeau takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2# Mckean gets tackled into the cage by Wizeau. Wizeau maintains the clinch. Mckean lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wizeau backwards. Still in the clinch, Mckean scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD2# Wizeau pulls guard. Wizeau keeping full guard, as Mckean tries to pass. Mckean is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wizeau can do to turn this around? Mckean controls from within his opponent's guard. Wizeau 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. Mckean has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mckean trying to stand up but can't free himself from Wizeau's guard. Mckean controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Wizeau controls Mckean momentarily but Mckean frees himself. #T1# Mckean trying to control but Wizeau is working from the bottom. Mckean tries to stand but Wizeau is controlling from the bottom. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Mckean throws a looping overhand right but Wizeau ducks down to avoid it. A slow jab from Mckean misses its intended target. #CL2# Wizeau has managed to clinch.
Wizeau looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mckean takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Mckean misses with a short punch on the inside. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Wizeau letting Mckean take a breather here.#T2# Mckean tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wizeau goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mckean prevents it.
Mckean lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Knees in the clinch landing for Mckean.
Wizeau looking to stall.
Mckean lands with a right to the head. A nice left hand lands by Mckean.
Craig Mckean has scored more points in the clinch so far. A short right from Mckean. Mckean makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Wizeau is breathing heavily. This has been an exciting period of action! Mckean lands with a short shot to the head. A short right from Mckean on the inside. Mckean lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T3# Mckean digs a right hand underneath Wizeau's ribcage. Wizeau let out a lung full of air as it connected. Mckean lands with a short shot to the head. Still in the clinch, Mckean scores with a nice short uppercut. Mckean lands with a short shot to the head. Mckean scores with a shot to the side of Wizeau's head. Mckean lands with a light punch inside. Wizeau fails to pull guard.
Mckean landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mckean holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mckean lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wizeau backwards. Mckean stalls. Mckean scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A short left from Mckean. #T4# Mckean slowing the pace effectively. A shot in the inside from Mckean. Mckean throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wizeaus head. Mckean taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mckean connects with a knee to the head.
Mckean connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wizeau's face.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mckean. Mckean dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Wizeau tries to pull guard but Mckean forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Craig Mckean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Wizeau. Mckean working some nice short punches in the clinch. The referee calls for Mckean to work.
Mckean scores with a shot to the side of Wizeau's head. #BC2# Wizeau breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Mckean dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Tommy Wizeau'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. This is the final round! #R3# No luck with that takedown attempt from Wizeau. Mckean misses with a body shot.
Wizeau shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mckean sprawls well. Mckean wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wizeau gets slowly back to his feet. Good exchange - Mckean coming out on top. Nice shot by Mckean. Mckean slaps away a takedown attempt from Wizeau, before circling back to the center of the mat. Craig Mckean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Wizeau. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wizeau tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mckean swivels and escapes. Nice shot lands for Mckean. Wizeau takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Wizeau tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mckean sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wizeau somewhat.#T1# Wizeau defending well as Mckean loads up on a big left hand. #CL# Mckean rushes Wizeau and presses him up against the cage. Mckean lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mckean lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wizeau backwards. Mckean is defending well against a takedown attempt. A knee to the head by Mckean.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mckean. Mckean lands a good knee to the midsection. Wizeau won't want to take too many of those. Mckean crunches a lovely knee into Wizeau's ribcage. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mckean takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Mckean lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Mckean content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mckean taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Wizeau is looking to take this one to the mat.#T2# Mckean lands a hook that snaps the head of Wizeau backwards. Mckean lands a knee to the head.
Mckean makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Mckean slows down the pace here.
Mckean avoids a wild elbow strike from Wizeau. Mckean lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Knees to the body from Mckean.
A short left from Mckean. Mckean throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wizeaus head. Knees to the body from Mckean.
Mckean unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mckean lands a hook that snaps the head of Wizeau backwards. #T3# A shot in the inside from Mckean. #ROC# Wizeau is rocked! Mckean lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wizeau is still on wobbly legs! Can Mckean finish him? Mckean content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mckean lands with a short shot to the head. Mckean softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Wizeau tries for a takedown but Mckean manages to get underhooks.
Mckean holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mckean softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Mckean lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wizeau backwards. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Mckean lands a good knee to the midsection. Wizeau won't want to take too many of those. Mckean gets underhooks to prevent Wizeau's takedown attempt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mckean. Mckean is working Wizeau over against the cage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Mckean lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short uppercut from Mckean. #T4# Mckean scores with a shoulder strike. Mckean putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wizeau in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Mckean holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mckean lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wizeau backwards. Mckean scores with an uppercut up the middle. Mckean lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Wizeau has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mckean is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Mckean holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mckean lands an uppercut. Wizeau fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mckean manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mckean lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wizeau backwards. Tommy Wizeau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! A short left from Mckean. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Mckean lands with a left to the head.
And that's the end of the fight! Craig Mckean showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mckean, 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:26 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26 Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Mckean!
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Event:
Gladius | 1: Reborn
Date: Apr 25, 2020 |
#R1# Mckean lands the left hand. Mckean lands a really nice looking cross but Wizeau seems unphased.
Mckean stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Wizeau moves out of range as Mckean strikes. Mckean on the wrong end of a nice jab. Wizeau shoots in for a takedown but Mckean shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Mckean leaves Wizeau with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Wizeau gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Mckean stuffs the takedown. Craig Mckean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Wizeau.#CL# Mckean clinches with his opponent.
Mckean landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Mckean lands with a light punch inside. Mckean working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Wizeau is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mckean gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Mckean manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mckean lands a hook that snaps the head of Wizeau backwards. #T1# Mckean lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mckean lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wizeau backwards. Mckean lands a knee to the head.
Mckean misses with a knee to the head. Wizeau misses with a hook from the clinch. Wizeau has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mckean after a bit of a struggle. Mckean lands with a light punch inside. A quick uppercut on the inside from Mckean. Mckean lands with a short shot to the head. Mckean working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2# Wizeau pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Mckean scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Craig Mckean is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Mckean throws an overhand right that lands on Wizeau's shoulder, as Wizeau tries to avoid the shot. Mckean connects with a looping right hand.
Mckean fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wizeau on the side of the head.#T2# Mckean sizes up Wizeau with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Mckean is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Wizeau misses with a takedown attempt - Mckean sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Mckean bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wizeau's head. Mckean is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Mckean connects with a looping right hand.
Mckean scores with a nice right hand.
Mckean looks to land a left hand but Wizeau moved out of range nicely.#CL# Mckean has managed to clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mckean. Mckean keeps control of Wizeau as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Mckean stalls. Wizeau wants to take the fight to the mat but Mckean manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Wizeau looking to stall.
Mckean lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3# Wizeau has a couple of punches blocked by Mckean.
Still in the clinch, Mckean scores with a nice short uppercut. Wizeau wants to break free but Mckean has control.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mckean. A bit of stalling here from Mckean.
Wizeau being controlled against the cage. A nice right hand lands inside from Mckean. A nice right hand lands inside from Mckean. Wizeau fails to pull guard.
Mckean is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Mckean is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wizeau is defending well for now.#T4# Wizeau is trying to force a seperation but Mckean has the dominant position. Mckean lands with a short head shot on the inside. Mckean is struggling to control the position. A short right from Mckean. A shot in the inside from Mckean. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mckean creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Mckean lands a left hand.
Mckean is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Mckean connects with a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Mckean. Mckean has Wizeau pushed against the cage. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Mckean landing knees to the head.
Wizeau tries to break free but Mckean pushes him back against the cage. Mckean throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wizeaus head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Mckean dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wizeau.
Mckean throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wizeau stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Mckean connects with a jab. Wizeau walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Wizeau shoots in but no luck this time. #CL# Mckean moves into the clinch. A nice right hand lands inside from Mckean. Mckean working Wizeau over with knees to the body. Wizeau letting Mckean take a breather here. Mckean taking a breather. Mckean lands with a left to the head. Mckean holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mckean throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wizeaus head. #T1# Mckean lands a nice knee to the body. Wizeau wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wizeau is breathing heavily. Wizeau wants to stall.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Wizeau takes a shot to the head. #TD2# Wizeau successfully pulls guard.
Mckean wanted to stand there but Wizeau had control of the position. Mckean is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Wizeau is looking to stand up but Mckean isn't so interested in that idea. Wizeau keeping full guard, as Mckean tries to pass. Mckean trying to control the position from guard on top but Wizeau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2# Mckean preventing the sweep. Wizeau trying to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Mckean will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Mckean wants to control from the top but Wizeau keeps moving. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Mckean displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wizeau. Tommy Wizeau is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Wizeau shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mckean as he avoids it easily. Craig Mckean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Wizeau. Mckean throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Mckean lands a jab to the nose. Craig Mckean is winning the standup battle so far. Mckean connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Mckean misses with an uppercut. Wizeau saw that one coming. Wizeau feints the counter takedown. Mckean lands a nice looking body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Mckean there.#T3# Mckean scores with a sloppy right hand. Wizeau should have avoided that one. Wizeau blocks a jab. A swing and a miss from Mckean. Mckean throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wizeau sees it coming and avoids it easily. Mckean is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wizeau can do to turn this around? Wizeau goes for a double leg but Mckean avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mckean continues to drive forward. Mckean stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL# Mckean fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wizeau, pushing him back against the cage. Mckean landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mckean avoiding damage.
Wizeau takes a shot to the head. Mckean lands a nice uppercut. Wizeau's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Craig Mckean has scored more points in the clinch so far. The referee calls for Mckean to work.
#T4# A nice left hand lands by Mckean.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Mckean lands a knee to the body.
Mckean lands with a light punch inside. Mckean lands with a light punch inside. Mckean throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wizeaus head. Mckean landing knees to the body.
Mckean lands a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mckean. Wizeau being controlled against the cage. Mckean is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Still in the clinch, Mckean scores with a nice short uppercut. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Mckean dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3##CL# Mckean drives through and clinches with Wizeau against the cage.
Mckean lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Wizeau is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Mckean working aggressively here.
Wizeau is trying to force a seperation but Mckean has the dominant position. Mckean swings wildly with an uppercut but Wizeau uses good head movement to avoid it. Mckean has Wizeau pressed against the cage.
Mckean will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wizeau up against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mckean connects with a knee to the head.
Wizeau working hard to break the clinch.#T1# Wizeau tries to pull guard but Mckean holds him up against the cage and eventually Wizeau drops back down to his feet.
A shot in the inside from Mckean. A shot in the inside from Mckean. Wizeau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mckean taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mckean makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Wizeau fails to pull guard.
Mckean makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Mckean lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wizeau backwards. Mckean stalling against the cage.
Mckean's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Mckean taking a breather. The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Mckean for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#T2# Wizeau tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mckean smiles and moves away.
Craig Mckean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Wizeau.#CL2# Wizeau clinches with his opponent.
Mckean scores with a nice hook to the head. Mckean lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wizeau backwards. This has been an exciting period of action! A head punch blocked on the inside by Wizeau. A hook to the body from Mckean.
Wizeau takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Mckean stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A frustrated look appears on Wizeau's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2# Wizeau ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Wizeau no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Mckean wants to control from the top but Wizeau keeps moving. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3# Mckean wants to stand but Wizeau is controlling his posture from full guard. Mckean wants to stand and escape but instead Wizeau has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB# Mckean wants to sweep but no luck. Wizeau controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Mckean is looking to stand up but Wizeau isn't so interested in that idea. Mckean is trying to control the position but Wizeau postures up. #T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Wizeau tries to free his leg and advance position but Mckean is retaining full guard. Mckean on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mckean tries to get out of the position. Mckean keeping moving, preventing Wizeau from controlling successfully. Wizeau stops Mckean from standing up. Wizeau stands up over Mckean, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Wizeau is looking to stand up but Mckean won't let him. Wizeau tries to free his leg and advance position but Mckean is retaining full guard. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Mckean is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Mckean throws a jab but it's blocked by Wizeau. Mckean lands a head shot. Tommy Wizeau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Mckean throws a lazy right hand but Wizeau sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that's the end of the fight! Craig Mckean showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mckean, 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 30:25 Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:25 Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Mckean!
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