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Event:
CMMA 44 Barnes vs Salvador
Date: Oct 25, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Mcmuffin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mcmuffin lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mcmuffin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mcmuffin looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mcmuffin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mcmuffin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gracie has his foot on Mcmuffin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mcmuffin works his way back into a safe position though.#T1##SUB2#
Gracie is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Mcmuffin frees his head nicely. Oh but Gracie has switched to an armbar! Mcmuffin is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Royler Gracie! |
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Event:
CMMA 33 MacLaughlin vs Ollila
Date: Sep 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Mcmuffin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Murphy did well to prevent Mcmuffin getting side control.
Murphy is trying to stand up here but Mcmuffin is controlling him well.
Mcmuffin passes into side control, despite Murphy's attempt to control the position.
Murphy tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy is trying to control Mcmuffin's posture but Mcmuffin avoids it. #T1#
Mcmuffin controls the position.
Murphy is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mcmuffin asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Murphy is trying to control Mcmuffin's posture but Mcmuffin avoids it.
Murphy is looking for a sweep.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Murphy trying to remain calm as Mcmuffin controls from the top position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Murphy clinches with his opponent.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mcmuffin lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Mcmuffin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Mcmuffin gets caught napping as Murphy dives in and scores a takedown. Mcmuffin manages to retain guard.
Murphy looking to sit in guard and control but Mcmuffin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Murphy working a defensive guard here.
Murphy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Mcmuffin is pulling down on Murphy's head to control his posture.
Murphy sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Murphy advances position into side control!
Mcmuffin is not content to let Murphy control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mcmuffin sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Murphy wants to stand but Mcmuffin has his arm trapped. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Murphy is looking to take a break and control but Mcmuffin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Murphy throwing strikes but Mcmuffin manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Murphy wants to control but Mcmuffin postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murphy is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Mcmuffin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Mcmuffin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Murphy tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mcmuffin is in Murphy's guard.
Murphy looking for a sweep. Not yet Murphy, not yet.
Murphy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA St Petersburg inform us that Murphy has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Murphy keeping full guard, as Mcmuffin tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcmuffin looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Murphy trying to control the position.
Murphy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mcmuffin's guard. #REVB#
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcmuffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murphy postures up in Mcmuffin's guard and throws a big left but Mcmuffin blocks it.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Mcmuffin keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mcmuffin looking for a sweep. Not yet Mcmuffin, not yet.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcmuffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murphy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Murphy darts in and clinches Mcmuffin up against the cage.
Mcmuffin gets through Murphy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD2#
Murphy jumps guard and drags Mcmuffin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mcmuffin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Murphy thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T3##SUB2#
Murphy has an active guard here but Mcmuffin has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Murphy looking for submissions off his back.
Murphy is breathing heavily.
Mcmuffin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Murphy wants to control but Mcmuffin is keeping busy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Murphy won't allow Mcmuffin to pass to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murphy wants to control but Mcmuffin is keeping busy.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mcmuffin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Murphy pinned against the cage. Murphy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Craig Mcmuffin will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Mcmuffin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Murphy as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Murphy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mcmuffin's guard.#ES#
Mcmuffin has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Murphy is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC#
Mcmuffin manages to break the clinch.
Mcmuffin shoots in for a double leg but Murphy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mcmuffin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Murphy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Mcmuffin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Murphy feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy wanted to stand there but Mcmuffin had control of the position. #T1#
Murphy looking to sit in guard and control but Mcmuffin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Murphy working a defensive guard but Mcmuffin passes into half guard.
Murphy is trying to maintain the position but Mcmuffin is very close to passing his half guard.
Mcmuffin prevents Murphy from improving his position.
Mcmuffin content to control rather than advance. #T2#
Murphy is looking to improve his position.
Murphy wants to control the action here but instead Mcmuffin manages to pass to full mount!
Mcmuffin controlling his opponent.
Murphy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Murphy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Mcmuffin controlling from mount.
Mcmuffin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Craig Mcmuffin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Murphy tries to lock up and control but Mcmuffin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Murphy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mcmuffin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mcmuffin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murphy is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Craig Mcmuffin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mcmuffin, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Mcmuffin!
A very excited looking Craig Mcmuffin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CMMA 26 Carter vs Miles
Date: Aug 23, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chiddell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mcmuffin tries for a takedown but Chiddell circles away easily
and Chiddell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've been informed that Chiddell has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nice body punch from Chiddell.
Mcmuffin fails with the takedown
and Chiddell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mcmuffin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mcmuffin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Mcmuffin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chiddell stuffs the takedown attempt from Mcmuffin. Mcmuffin gets slowly back to his feet.
Chiddell listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Chiddell leaves Mcmuffin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chiddell doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Chiddell scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Jab from Chiddell.
Chiddell connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mcmuffin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Craig Mcmuffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chiddell lands a really nice looking cross but Mcmuffin seems unphased.
#ROC2#Mcmuffin is rocked!
Mcmuffin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chiddell finds Mcmuffin's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Mcmuffin flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Chiddell lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Mcmuffin will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luck Chiddell!
After the big win, Luck Chiddell made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Concrete Clothing (Laundry Re Stock Coming Soon) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
CMMA 18 Drallig vs Oluwale
Date: Jul 25, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Mcmuffin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Steiner tries to roll over but Mcmuffin keeps him under control.
Steiner trying to control here.
Mcmuffin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Steiner. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mcmuffin prevents Steiner from improving his position.
Mcmuffin is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steiner tries to roll over but Mcmuffin keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Mcmuffin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Steiner knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Steiner is looking for a sweep. Mcmuffin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Steiner moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mcmuffin preventing the sweep. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mcmuffin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB#
Steiner is looking for a triangle but Mcmuffin pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Steiner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mcmuffin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mcmuffin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Steiner 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.#T3##SUB#
Steiner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mcmuffin defends it easily.#SUB#
Steiner has his foot on Mcmuffin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mcmuffin works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Steiner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Steiner wants to sweep but no luck.
Steiner is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Steiner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mcmuffin defends it easily.
Mcmuffin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Steiner is trying to keep Mcmuffin in close.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Steiner gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Steiner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steiner looking to control but Mcmuffin passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Mcmuffin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Mcmuffin fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Steiner to the ground. Mcmuffin is now in Steiner's guard.
Steiner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Steiner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Steiner looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Steiner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steiner passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T1#
Mcmuffin prevents Steiner from moving into mount.
Steiner remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Steiner is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mcmuffin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mcmuffin is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mcmuffin is not content to let Steiner control the position.
Steiner looking to control but instead Mcmuffin has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Mcmuffin is looking for a sweep. Steiner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Steiner sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Steiner is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mcmuffin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Steiner. #T3#
Steiner performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Steiner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mcmuffin keeps working. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Steiner trying to pass the guard but Mcmuffin defending well. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A big left from Steiner misses. #TD2#
Mcmuffin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Steiner is trying to defend but Mcmuffin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Craig Mcmuffin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Steiner is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steiner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mcmuffin is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Mcmuffin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Mcmuffin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Steiner trying to hold on to Mcmuffin's head to control him but Mcmuffin postures up.
Steiner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Steiner has a hand on Mcmuffin's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Mcmuffin takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steiner manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Steiner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Steiner trying to control here.
Mcmuffin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Steiner slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Steiner tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Steiner is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Steiner trying to control the pace.
Mcmuffin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steiner is trying to control. Mcmuffin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Steiner controlling the pace.
Steiner is trying to control the action in half guard but Mcmuffin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Steiner has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Steiner wants to control the pace but Mcmuffin is squirming around nicely.
Craig Mcmuffin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Steiner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Steiner swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bill Steiner! |
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Event:
CMMA 11 Salvador vs Steiner
Date: Jun 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Hauler.
Hauler lands a nice looking body shot.
Hauler cracks a nice hook into Mcmuffin's ribs.
Hauler getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mcmuffin dives in and grabs Hauler's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hauler pushes down on Mcmuffin's head and hops out.
Hauler lands a leg kick that knocks Mcmuffin off balance momentarily.
Mcmuffin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hauler feints a jab promting Mcmuffin to slip. Hauler then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mcmuffin slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hauler lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mcmuffin will feel that in the morning.
Mcmuffin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hauler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mcmuffin.
Mcmuffin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hauler is fending him off so far but Mcmuffin persists. Nope, Hauler circles away and we're back to standing.
Alex Hauler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Mcmuffin.
Mcmuffin shoots in for a takedown but Hauler shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mcmuffin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hauler tries to counter with a takedown but Mcmuffin is quick to defend against it.#T1#
Mcmuffin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hauler misses with a few strikes there.
Mcmuffin shoots in looking for a takedown. Hauler tries to sprawl out of it but Mcmuffin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hauler manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hauler stuffs the takedown.
Hauler tries to counter with a takedown but Mcmuffin is quick to defend against it.
Hauler throws a nice head kick!
Hauler slaps away a takedown attempt from Mcmuffin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hauler feinted with a counter takedown.
Hauler throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nice body kick from Hauler.#T2#
Hauler scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mcmuffin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hauler's waist but Hauler gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mcmuffin off to one side.
Hauler feinted with a counter takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mcmuffin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hauler circles away.
Mcmuffin takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mcmuffin fails to land the takedown.
Hauler lands a head kick!
No luck for Mcmuffin with that takedown attempt.
Hauler lands with a slapping head kick.
Hauler chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T3#
Mcmuffin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hauler lands with a slapping head kick.
Hauler smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hauler falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hauler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mcmuffin shoots in looking for a takedown but Hauler manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mcmuffin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mcmuffin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hauler.
Mcmuffin shoots in and drives through. Hauler sprawls well.
Mcmuffin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mcmuffin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hauler sprawls well. Hauler wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mcmuffin gets slowly back to his feet.
Mcmuffin looks winded!#T4#
Mcmuffin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hauler.
Hauler stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hauler wants it to stay on the feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hauler is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hauler lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mcmuffin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hauler swivels and escapes.
Hauler scores with a shot to the body.
Hauler throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hauler lands a slapping body shot.
Hauler lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Hauler dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Hauler shoots in and bounces Mcmuffin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hauler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hauler is looking to work some ground and pound but Mcmuffin has wrist control.
Hauler throws an elbow that misses. Mcmuffin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hauler's guard. Nice move by Mcmuffin!#REVB#
Hauler controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hauler looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mcmuffin puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hauler controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T1#
Hauler trying to hold on to Mcmuffin's head to control him but Mcmuffin postures up.
Mcmuffin trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hauler trying to hold on to Mcmuffin's head to control him but Mcmuffin postures up.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hauler keeping hold of Mcmuffin's head, controlling as best he can.
Hauler trying to control here.
Mcmuffin stalling.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hauler tries to roll over but Mcmuffin keeps him under control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
A head kick misses from Hauler.
Hauler throws a series of strikes that have Mcmuffin backpedaling.
Hauler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mcmuffin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hauler with a nice calf kick.
Hauler throws a combination. Mcmuffin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hauler lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mcmuffin shoots in for a double leg but Hauler sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hauler scores with a hook to the body. Mcmuffin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hauler with the inside leg kick.
Mcmuffin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hauler tries to avoid it but Mcmuffin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hauler to the ground. Hauler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No luck for Mcmuffin with that takedown attempt.
Hauler half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Alex Hauler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Mcmuffin.#T4#
Horrible takedown attempt by Mcmuffin or perhaps it was just good defense by Hauler, which made it look bad.
Hauler half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hauler slaps away a takedown attempt from Mcmuffin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mcmuffin is breathing heavily.
Hauler throws a one two combo.
Hauler throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hauler stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hauler wants it to stay on the feet.
Hauler scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcmuffin shoots in and drives through. Hauler sprawls well.
Mcmuffin shoots in looking for a takedown. Hauler tries to sprawl out of it but Mcmuffin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hauler manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hauler half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Hauler 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Hauler wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hauler looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hauler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hauler with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hauler scores with a three punch combo!
Hauler throws a series of strikes that have Mcmuffin backpedaling.
Alex Hauler is winning the standup battle so far.
Hauler scores with a kick to the body.
Hauler is looking to wear down Mcmuffin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hauler moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hauler.
Mcmuffin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Hauler counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T1#
Mcmuffin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mcmuffin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hauler.
Hauler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hauler throws a strike but Mcmuffin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Hauler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mcmuffin can do to turn this around?
Hauler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hauler is looking to sweep but instead, Mcmuffin has passed into half guard.
Hauler tries to roll over but Mcmuffin keeps him under control.
Craig Mcmuffin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mcmuffin is controlling the pace.
Hauler wants to improve his position but Mcmuffin is controlling well.
Hauler is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Mcmuffin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mcmuffin moves nicely into side control.
Hauler is not content to let Mcmuffin control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcmuffin working away.
Hauler is trying to improve his position.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hauler lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hauler lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mcmuffin shoots in for a takedown but Hauler shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mcmuffin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hauler.
Hauler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mcmuffin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Craig Mcmuffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hauler.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD#
Hauler closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mcmuffin's guard.
Mcmuffin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hauler manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB2#
Hauler throws a few punches from the bottom. Mcmuffin seems unphased and he's got hold of a leg now - he's dropped back for a heel hook! He's got it! This fight is aaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Craig Mcmuffin!
Craig Mcmuffin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 29, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Mcmuffin or perhaps it was just good defense by Gutierrez, which made it look bad.
Mcmuffin with a poor takedown
and Gutierrez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Craig Mcmuffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gutierrez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mcmuffin shoots in for a takedown but Gutierrez shows good takedown defense.
Raul Gutierrez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Mcmuffin.
Mcmuffin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gutierrez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mcmuffin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mcmuffin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gutierrez sprawls well. Gutierrez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mcmuffin gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gutierrez connects with a looping right hand.
#T1#
Mcmuffin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gutierrez counters with an inside leg kick.
Mcmuffin shoots and misses
enabling Gutierrez to counter with a crisp jab.
Mcmuffin misses with a takedown attempt
and Gutierrez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mcmuffin has his takedown stuffed
and Gutierrez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mcmuffin looks winded!
Gutierrez keeps Mcmuffin at a distance using the push kick.
Gutierrez scores with a nice head shot.
Gutierrez lands a slapping body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gutierrez.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mcmuffin is defended easily by Gutierrez.
Gutierrez is looking to counter with a body kick.#T2#
Mcmuffin tries for a takedown but Gutierrez circles away easily
and Gutierrez counters with a low kick, right behind Mcmuffin 's knee.
Gutierrez slaps away a takedown attempt from Mcmuffin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mcmuffin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gutierrez stuffs the takedown.
Gutierrez throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gutierrez scores with a hook to the body. Mcmuffin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gutierrez connects with an inside leg kick.#T3#
Mcmuffin misses with a takedown
and Gutierrez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mcmuffin thinking.
Mcmuffin shoots and misses
and Gutierrez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
No luck for Mcmuffin with that takedown attempt.
Gutierrez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gutierrez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gutierrez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mcmuffin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mcmuffin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gutierrez is fending him off so far but Mcmuffin persists. Nope, Gutierrez circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Gutierrez moves into the clinch successfully.
Mcmuffin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gutierrez's efforts to push away.#T4#
Gutierrez taking a breather.
Gutierrez lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gutierrez.
A frustrated look appears on Gutierrez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mcmuffin being controlled against the cage.
Gutierrez lands a shoulder strike.
Gutierrez struggles to land a body shot inside as Mcmuffin controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raul Gutierrez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mcmuffin.
Gutierrez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mcmuffin.
Mcmuffin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mcmuffin with a poor takedown
and Gutierrez counters with a good low kick that Mcmuffin was not able to check.
Raul Gutierrez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Mcmuffin.
Gutierrez scores with a hook to the body. Mcmuffin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcmuffin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gutierrez is fending him off so far but Mcmuffin persists. Nope, Gutierrez circles away and we're back to standing.
Gutierrez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mcmuffin shoots and misses
and Gutierrez counters with an outside leg kick.
Gutierrez lands with a good body shot.
Gutierrez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mcmuffin can do to turn this around?#T1#
Mcmuffin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gutierrez finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Mcmuffin is breathing heavily.
Mcmuffin misses with a takedown attempt
and Gutierrez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mcmuffin's knee momentarily.
Good leg kick by Gutierrez.
Gutierrez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mcmuffin at a distance.
Gutierrez connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Gutierrez. No joy for Mcmuffin on that attempt.
Gutierrez is looking to counter the offense by Mcmuffin and move into the clinch.
Gutierrez scores with a spinning back kick!
Gutierrez lands an overhand right.
Gutierrez jabs at Mcmuffin's body.
Gutierrez connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
Mcmuffin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As Mcmuffin backs away, Gutierrez returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Gutierrez is looking to wear down Mcmuffin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mcmuffin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Gutierrez counter with a right hand.
Mcmuffin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gutierrez counters with a body kick that stops Mcmuffin in his tracks momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gutierrez throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mcmuffin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gutierrez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gutierrez thumps Mcmuffin with a low kick.
Mcmuffin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL#
Gutierrez closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
Gutierrez leaning his opponent against the cage.
Gutierrez is leaning against Mcmuffin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gutierrez lands a shoulder strike.
Gutierrez tries to work over Mcmuffin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gutierrez lands a nice uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gutierrez.
A short left from Gutierrez.
A bit of stalling here from Gutierrez.
#T4#
A right hand to the body from Gutierrez.
A short body shot lands from Gutierrez as the two fighters clinch.
Mcmuffin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gutierrez.
Gutierrez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gutierrez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gutierrez lands with a short shot to the head.
Gutierrez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mcmuffin backwards.
Gutierrez slowing the pace effectively.
Gutierrez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gutierrez swings wildly with an uppercut but Mcmuffin uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raul Gutierrez dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mcmuffin with a poor takedown
and Gutierrez counters with a straight right hand.
Gutierrez connects with a solid leg kick.
Mcmuffin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gutierrez keeps Mcmuffin at a distance using the push kick.
Mcmuffin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gutierrez circles away.
Gutierrez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No luck for Mcmuffin with that takedown attempt.
Raul Gutierrez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Mcmuffin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcmuffin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mcmuffin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gutierrez's waist but Gutierrez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mcmuffin off to one side.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mcmuffin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gutierrez can pounce on him.
Mcmuffin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Gutierrez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mcmuffin.
Mcmuffin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gutierrez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mcmuffin shoots and misses
and Gutierrez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gutierrez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Raul Gutierrez is winning the standup battle so far.
Gutierrez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mcmuffin fails with the takedown
and Gutierrez counters with a nice leg kick.
Raul Gutierrez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gutierrez throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mcmuffin.
Craig Mcmuffin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raul Gutierrez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Gutierrez throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mcmuffin is trying desperately to land a takedown but Gutierrez is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Mcmuffin.
Mcmuffin has a takedown stuffed.
Gutierrez lands with a nice body punch.
Gutierrez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mcmuffin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mcmuffin misses with a takedown
and Gutierrez counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mcmuffin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gutierrez thumps Mcmuffin with a low kick.#T3#
Gutierrez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gutierrez.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gutierrez.
Gutierrez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gutierrez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gutierrez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mcmuffin at a distance.
Mcmuffin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gutierrez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crunch! Gutierrez slams his shin into Mcmuffin's torso.
Mcmuffin shoots and misses
and Gutierrez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Mcmuffin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gutierrez counters with a nice uppercut.
Mcmuffin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mcmuffin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gutierrez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gutierrez lands with a nice body kick.
Mcmuffin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gutierrez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gutierrez cracks a nice hook into Mcmuffin's ribs.
Mcmuffin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gutierrez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gutierrez scores with a hook to the body. Mcmuffin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raul Gutierrez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gutierrez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:24
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:24
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raul Gutierrez! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leblanc closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mcmuffin quickly recovers to half guard.
Mcmuffin controlling the position for now.
Leblanc is trying to work for a kimura but Mcmuffin is defending well.
Leblanc thows a huge punch but Mcmuffin dodges it nicely.
Leblanc is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Leblanc is looking to take a break and control but Mcmuffin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Leblanc in particular looking to stall.
Leblanc working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Mcmuffin's thigh. Mcmuffin counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Leblanc has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcmuffin managing to control the position.
Leblanc pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mcmuffin is keeping the position for now.
Leblanc content to stall in guard here.
Leblanc lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Leblanc in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Leblanc trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mcmuffin manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Leblanc looking for a guillotine here but Mcmuffin defends easily.
Leblanc has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mcmuffin is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Leblanc.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leblanc tries to bench press Mcmuffin off him but Mcmuffin keeps the position.
Mcmuffin in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Leblanc is trying to control Mcmuffin's posture but Mcmuffin avoids it.
Leblanc is pushing Mcmuffin's head away, looking to escape. Mcmuffin manages to hold on to the position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Leblanc tries to bench press Mcmuffin off him but Mcmuffin keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Leblanc's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Leblanc is trying to improve his position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcmuffin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Leblanc sprawls well initially but Mcmuffin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Craig Mcmuffin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mcmuffin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leblanc has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mcmuffin is working away from the top position though.
Leblanc tries to roll over but Mcmuffin keeps him under control.
Craig Mcmuffin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Leblanc is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcmuffin is controlling the pace.
Leblanc is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcmuffin is thwarting Leblanc's attempts to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mcmuffin trying to pass the guard but Leblanc defending well.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mcmuffin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Leblanc counters with a nice uppercut.
Leblanc scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Leblanc decides to stand back up. Leblanc steps back and let's Mcmuffin get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcmuffin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mcmuffin trying to control the position but Leblanc is working away.
Leblanc is trying to improve his position.
Leblanc wants to get back to his feet.
Mcmuffin content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Mcmuffin has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Hardcore Boxing & MT. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leblanc is looking for a sweep.
Leblanc is trying to buck Mcmuffin off.
Leblanc seems a little lost for a moment, as Mcmuffin dominates the positioning.
Leblanc is pushing Mcmuffin's head away, looking to escape. Mcmuffin manages to hold on to the position though.
Mcmuffin slows the pace down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Leblanc tries to bench press Mcmuffin off him but Mcmuffin keeps the position.
Mcmuffin takes a little break here. Leblanc wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leblanc looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mcmuffin wants to control but Leblanc is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Craig Mcmuffin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Leblanc defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mcmuffin.
Mcmuffin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Leblanc throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mcmuffin keeping moving, preventing Leblanc from controlling successfully.
Mcmuffin wants to get back to his feet but Leblanc is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leblanc is fighting to break Mcmuffin's control of his arms but Mcmuffin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Leblanc won't allow Mcmuffin to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcmuffin is pulling down on Leblanc's head to control his posture.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Leblanc throws a strike but Mcmuffin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Leblanc managing to control the position.
Leblanc has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mcmuffin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Leblanc is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Leblanc on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Leblanc tries to get out of the position.
Mcmuffin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Leblanc bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Leblanc with the ground and pound but Mcmuffin regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Leblanc working over Mcmuffin with some ground and pound. Mcmuffin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Leblanc missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leblanc is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Leblanc seems to be working for a kimura but Mcmuffin defends the submission attempt.
Leblanc is looking to stall here but Mcmuffin recovers full guard.
Craig Mcmuffin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mcmuffin pulls Leblanc in close to his closed guard and prevents Leblanc from doing any damage or advancing position.
Let's hope that Mcmuffin has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mcmuffin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mcmuffin pulls Leblanc in close to his closed guard and prevents Leblanc from doing any damage or advancing position.
Leblanc drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mcmuffin dives on top into guard.
Leblanc trying to control the position.
Aiden Leblanc has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcmuffin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Craig Mcmuffin.
I've got Mcmuffin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Craig Mcmuffin!
A very excited looking Craig Mcmuffin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 11, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcmuffin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hardy lands a nice looking body kick.
Hardy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hardy is looking to clinch.
A head kick misses from Hardy.
Hardy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mcmuffin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hardy avoids a kick to the body.
Hardy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hardy thumps Mcmuffin with a low kick.
Hardy moves into the clinch.
Mcmuffin decides to pull guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mcmuffin has Hardy pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcmuffin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hardy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Mcmuffin is tightening it up a little... Hardy has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Hardy reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Hardy taps out! Nice BJJ there by Mcmuffin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Craig Mcmuffin!
Craig Mcmuffin thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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