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Event:
BB 9 - Abner vs King
Date: Nov 06, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mcgowan.
Sapo's coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Sapo controls the position for a moment.
Sapo struggling a bit here.
Mcgowan misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Mcgowan tries to move to mount but Sapo blocks the move with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgowan tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Sapo is looking for a sweep.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Sapo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mcgowan tries to stand but Sapo is controlling his head.
Sapo tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SU2#
Mcgowan decides to stand back up. Mcgowan steps back and let's Sapo get back to his feet.
A leg kick checked by Sapo.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#KD#
Sapo cracks Mcgowan with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Sapo has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Mcgowan to stand back up!#CUT#It looks like Art Mcgowan has been cut.
Mcgowan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sapo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sapo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sapo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mcgowan moves forwards but Sapo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sapo fakes the body blow, causing Mcgowan to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Mcgowan goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rob Sapo!
Rob Sapo thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
BB 4 - Broderick vs Coryatt 3
Date: Sep 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Mcgowan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT#It looks like Art Mcgowan has been cut.
Mcgowan throws a push kick but Smith slaps the foot to one side. #CL#
Smith rushes Mcgowan and presses him up against the cage.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mcgowan is defending well for now.
Smith landing knees to the body.
Mcgowan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smith to keep the fight standing.
Smith misses with a knee to the head.
Smith lands a nice knee to the body.
Mcgowan is trying to break free.
Mcgowan tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mcgowans head.
Smith is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Mcgowan avoids the damage to the body. #T1#
Mcgowan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Smith after a bit of a struggle.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mcgowan has Smith pushed against the cage.#BC#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Smith rushes Mcgowan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Smith is stalling here.
Mcgowan tries to pull guard but Smith holds him up against the cage and eventually Mcgowan drops back down to his feet.
BC Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Art Mcgowan.
Mcgowan being controlled against the cage.
Smith stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2#
Smith manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mcgowan has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith lands an overhand right.#KD#
Smith lands a big right hand that sends Mcgowan crashing to the mat! Smith stays standing though and waves Mcgowan back to his feet!#ROC#Mcgowan is rocked!
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!
Mcgowan bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Smith comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Mcgowan falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Mcgowan was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). BC Smith!
After winning the bout, BC Smith thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
BLAZE FIGHT NIGHT 3
Date: Aug 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Mcgowan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Warren counters with a one-two to the body.
Mcgowan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Warren manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Warren has closed the distance and engaged Mcgowan in a clinch.
#BC2#
Warren breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Warren looks to land a combination. Mcgowan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#It looks like Art Mcgowan has been cut.
Warren connects with a nice looking jab.
Mcgowan throws a head kick that misses.
Warren dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mcgowan. That did some damage!
Mcgowan misses with a takedown attempt - Warren sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mcgowan shoots in looking for a takedown but Warren manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mcgowan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Art Mcgowan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mcgowan is looking to clinch.
Warren misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mcgowan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Warren swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mcgowan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Warren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Mcgowan avoids the body shot from Warren.
Mcgowan throws a sloppy head kick and Warren moves out of range easily.
Mcgowan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Warren lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mcgowan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mcgowan throws a front kick aimed at Warren's knee but Warren avoids it well.
Mcgowan takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mcgowan throws a body shot but no joy.
Mcgowan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Warren defends it nicely.
Warren swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Some wild striking there from Mcgowan.
Mcgowan tests Warren's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Warren connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mcgowan's hands.
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!
Mcgowan blocks the body kick.
Mcgowan tries to counter with a takedown but Warren is quick to defend against it.
Warren defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mcgowan.
Warren looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Mcgowan tries to move into range but Warren moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mcgowan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Warren counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Mcgowan is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Mcgowan dodges the punch combination from Warren.
Warren fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mcgowan is looking to land body kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Warren.
Mcgowan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mcgowan tries to clinch but Warren moves out of range.
Warren scoring well with a low kick there.
Warren swats away the attempt to clinch by Mcgowan.#T3##CL2#
Warren takes the fight into the clinch.
Mcgowan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Warren just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mcgowan wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC2#
Warren manages to break the clinch.
Warren has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.#CL#
Mcgowan closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Warren breaks the clinch.
Mcgowan misses with a kick to the body
and Warren counters with a good low kick that Mcgowan was not able to check.
Mcgowan shoots in for a takedown but Warren shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Warren moves out of range of the leg kick from Mcgowan.
Mcgowan slips under a jab from Warren.
Mcgowan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mcgowan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Warren at a distance.
Warren dips to his left and cracks Mcgowan with an uppercut!
Mcgowan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Despite the aggression on Warren's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T4#
Left hook, right uppercut from Warren.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Warren lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Warren misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dexter Warren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mcgowan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Warren checks a leg kick.
Mcgowan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Warren manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Warren clinches. #BC2#
Warren's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Warren gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Warren blocks an elbow strike.
Mcgowan is looking for a takedown.
Warren lands an elbow inside that Mcgowan shrugs off.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Warren pushes Mcgowan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Warren lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Warren dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Art Mcgowan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Warren lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Warren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Warren connects with an inside leg kick.
Mcgowan throws a looping overhand right but Warren ducks down to avoid it.
Warren stuffs the takedown attempt from Mcgowan. Mcgowan gets slowly back to his feet.
Mcgowan tries a head kick but it misses.
Warren moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Art Mcgowan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good leg kick by Warren.
Warren lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2#Art Mcgowan's cut is getting worse.#KD2#
Warren lands a head kick that stumbles Mcgowan and the fighters go to the mat. #ROC2#Mcgowan is rocked!
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!
Mcgowan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Oh Mcgowan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SU2#
Mcgowan is working an open guard so Warren takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mcgowan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Warren as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Mcgowan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Warren breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mcgowan seems to have got his legs back now.
Dexter Warren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mcgowan misses with a hook.
Mcgowan tries to close the distance and clinch but Warren swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Mcgowan blocks a head kick by Warren.
Mcgowan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Mcgowan drives through and clinches with Warren against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Warren.
Warren avoiding damage as Mcgowan throws knees to the body.
#BC2#
Warren's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mcgowan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Warren. Warren obviously looking to wear him down.
Mcgowan tries to clinch but Warren moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Mcgowan.
Mcgowan shoots in for a takedown but Warren shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Art Mcgowan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Warren keeps Mcgowan at a distance using the push kick.
Mcgowan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Warren rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mcgowan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Warren lands with a kick to the ribs.
Warren scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Warren moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Mcgowan! Warren continues to tee off on Mcgowan, landing with a left and a right! Warren connects with a right hand that leaves Mcgowan sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Warren!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dexter Warren! |
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Event:
BLAZE FIGHT NIGHT 1
Date: Jul 10, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Collner throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mcgowan was covering up waiting for the punch and Collner finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Collner stays in close to Mcgowan's body and controls the position.
Mcgowan has control of Collner's left arm, preventing Collner from doing any damage.
Mcgowan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Collner.
Collner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mcgowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Collner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Collner trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcgowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mcgowan working for a triangle but Collner defends it easily.
Collner stopping the sweep attempt from Mcgowan.#T1#
Collner controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Mcgowan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Mcgowan throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Collner escapes and throws Mcgowan's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Collner content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Collner's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mcgowan is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mcgowan can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcgowan trying to remain calm as Collner controls from the top position.
Mcgowan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Collner trying to control the position but Mcgowan is working away.
Mcgowan is trying to control Collner's posture but Collner avoids it.
Mcgowan is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T3#
Collner scores with a couple of short elbows.
You can see the frustration on Mcgowan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcgowan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Collner's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Collner is keen to just control but Mcgowan is a slippery customer.
Mcgowan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Collner trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcgowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Collner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mcgowan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Collner tries to free his leg and advance position but Mcgowan is retaining full guard.
Collner slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Mcgowan wants to sweep but no luck.
Collner wants to control from the top but Mcgowan keeps moving.
Collner slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mcgowan.
Collner tries to clinch but Mcgowan moves out of range. #CL#
Mcgowan moves into range and clinches up with Collner.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Collner drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mcgowan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cedrick Collner dominated that 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.#R2#
Collner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mcgowan fails with a takedown attempt.
Collner lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CUT2#It looks like Art Mcgowan has been cut.#CL2#
Collner has Mcgowan up against the cage in a clinch.
Collner wants to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgowan tries to circle away but Collner has him pinned against the cage.
Collner is working for takedown but Mcgowan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mcgowan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Collner backwards.
Mcgowan jumps guard but Collner stands there with Mcgowan around his waist. Mcgowan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mcgowan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Collner has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Mcgowan fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Art Mcgowan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Collner has clasped his hands together around Mcgowan's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Collner controlling the position.
Mcgowan can't do much from the bottom here.
Collner lands a nice forearm strike.
Mcgowan defending against the ground and pound.
Mcgowan can't do much from the bottom here.
Mcgowan dodges the ground and pound from Collner.
Mcgowan is looking for a sweep.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Mcgowan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mcgowan is looking for a sweep.
Collner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mcgowan keeps working.
Mcgowan tries to buck Collner off but Collner is having none of it.
Collner wants to control but Mcgowan is keeping him busy.
Collner is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Mcgowan will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Collner throwing strikes but Mcgowan manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Mcgowan is trying to get an arm triangle but Collner is defending well.
Collner can't do much from the bottom here.
We've been hearing that Mcgowan has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T3#
Collner tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mcgowan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mcgowan is staying tight to Collner's torso, preventing him from escaping.
A control attempt from Collner but he's now mounted!
Collner wants to hold on but Mcgowan pushes him away.
Mcgowan controlling from mount.
Collner sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Collner is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Mcgowan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Collner's head.
Mcgowan tries to stand but can't do so whilst Collner controls his leg.
Collner tries to get to full guard but Mcgowan has control of the leg.
Collner keeps trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Collner is staying active underneath Mcgowan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mcgowan is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cedrick Collner will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Art Mcgowan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Collner tries to clinch but Mcgowan is having none of it.
Collner shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mcgowan sprawls well. Mcgowan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Collner gets slowly back to his feet.
Mcgowan shoots in but Collner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Collner misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Collner clinches.
Collner goes for a takedown attempt but Mcgowan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mcgowan tries for a takedown but Collner circles away easily#CL2#
and Collner moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Collner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mcgowan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Collner has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mcgowan seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Collner can turn it around.#TD#
Mcgowan gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Collner regains guard.
Collner is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Mcgowan presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T1#
Mcgowan is looking to break free of the clinch but Collner has double underhooks.
Collner has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mcgowan after a bit of a struggle.
Art Mcgowan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cedrick Collner.#TD2#
Collner gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB#
Mcgowan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Collner tries to free his leg and advance position but Mcgowan is retaining full guard.
Collner trying to control but Mcgowan is working from the bottom.
Collner is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cedrick Collner has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Mcgowan working a defensive guard here.
Collner trying to control but Mcgowan is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Collner throwing strikes from guard but Mcgowan blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Collner is looking to clinch. #CL#
Mcgowan moves into the clinch successfully.
Collner goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mcgowan prevents it.
Mcgowan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mcgowan tries to pull guard but Collner won't allow it.
#T3#
Mcgowan blocking some punches.
Collner stalling.
#TD2#
Collner lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Collner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Collner is thwarting Mcgowan's attempts to control the position.
Collner content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mcgowan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Collner. #SUB2#
Collner is trying to work for a kimura but Mcgowan is defending well.
Cedrick Collner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Mcgowan is trying to control but can't.
Collner is taking a breather. Mcgowan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Collner is pressing down on Mcgowan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mcgowan is holding on for now.
Mcgowan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Collner is working away from the top position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Collner sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Mcgowan forces Collner back against the cage and clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cedrick Collner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Collner 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cedrick Collner!
Our winner, Cedrick Collner, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
BBFC 17
Date: Jun 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Mcgowan misses with the body kick#TD2#
so Wood counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mcgowan keeping full guard, as Wood tries to pass.
Wood stopping the sweep attempt from Mcgowan.
Wood trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wood preventing the sweep.
Wood tries to free his leg and advance position but Mcgowan is retaining full guard.
Mcgowan trying to strike off his back.
Mcgowan 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.
Wood trying to control but Mcgowan is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wood wants to pass the guard but Mcgowan is keeping the position.#T1#
Wood trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcgowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wood working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wood trying to control but Mcgowan is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Wood throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wood throws an elbow that misses. Mcgowan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wood's guard. Nice move by Mcgowan!#REVR#
Mcgowan won't allow Wood to sweep him here.
Mcgowan wants to pass the guard but Wood is keeping the position.
Mcgowan won't allow Wood to sweep him here.
Wood tries to strike from the bottom.
#T2#
Wood is trying to keep Mcgowan in close.
#SUB2#
Wood looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mcgowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Wood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wood trying to keep a closed guard but Mcgowan is proving a slippery customer.
Wood 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.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Art Mcgowan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Mcgowan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T3#
Mcgowan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wood keeping control of the position.
Mcgowan prevents Wood from improving his position.
Wood has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Greedy Fight School. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#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.
Wood is trying to maintain the position but Mcgowan is very close to passing his half guard.
Wood is looking to improve his position.
Mcgowan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mcgowan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wood works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mcgowan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wood is trying to keep Mcgowan in close.
Wood has Mcgowan pulled in close to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wood keeping moving, preventing Mcgowan from controlling successfully.
Wood looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Art Mcgowan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mcgowan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Mcgowan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wood's half guard.
Mcgowan wants to get back to his feet.
Mcgowan is looking to take a break and control but Wood is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mcgowan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wood can do to turn this around?
Wood is trying to get back to full guard.
Mcgowan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wood defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wood wants to get back to full guard.
Wood throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Wood trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wood is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Wood is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wood is looking to get back to full guard here but Mcgowan has managed to pass to side control instead.
Mcgowan working away.
Wood tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wood sneaks back into half guard.
Mcgowan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wood tries to get to full guard but Mcgowan has control of the leg.
Wood blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mcgowan.
Wood tries to roll over but Mcgowan keeps him under control.
Wood is refusing to be controlled, as Mcgowan sits in half guard.
Wood tries to roll over but Mcgowan keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcgowan has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mcgowan thowing shots but they're missing. #T3#
Wood tries to reverse the position but Mcgowan maintains control.
Wood prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Wood is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wood regains half guard.
Mcgowan trying to mount his opponent but Wood defends it.
Wood is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wood wants to control the action here but instead Mcgowan manages to pass to full mount!
Wood tries to lock up and control but Mcgowan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Wood is trying to escape the mount.
Mcgowan thowing shots but they're missing.
Wood tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Art Mcgowan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mcgowan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wood is looking to escape.
Wood regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wood tries to get to full guard but Mcgowan has control of the leg.
Mcgowan is thwarting Wood's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Art Mcgowan dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Wood circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Wood counters with a takedown into side control.
Mcgowan throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Mcgowan seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#TD#
Mcgowan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wood quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcgowan trying to control the action but Wood is working from the bottom.
Mcgowan is looking to advance position but Wood won't allow it. #SUB#
Mcgowan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wood has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wood gets back to full guard.
#T1#
Wood looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mcgowan is one step ahead there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wood can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wood keeping moving, preventing Mcgowan from controlling successfully.
Mcgowan won't allow Wood to sweep him here.
Mcgowan with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mcgowan throws a big elbow that misses.
Wood is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mcgowan postures up in Wood's guard and throws a big left but Wood blocks it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mcgowan. #TD#
Mcgowan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wood wants to improve his position but Mcgowan is controlling well.
Mcgowan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wood wants to control the action here but instead Mcgowan manages to pass to full mount!
Wood working to try and regain half guard.
Wood really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mcgowan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Wood keeps trying to improve his position.
Wood reaches up to try and control the position but Mcgowan seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Wood rolls and tries to escape and now Mcgowan has his back!
Mcgowan avoiding Wood 's attempts to control his hands.
Mcgowan has the hooks in. Wood is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Mcgowan trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
I really don't envy Wood right now.
Wood trying to control the hands but Mcgowan won't let him. #T4#
Wood tries to roll but Mcgowan sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Wood is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Mcgowan controlling well, preventing Wood from escaping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcgowan wants to control but Wood is keeping busy.
Wood is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Daxton Wood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Art Mcgowan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Art Mcgowan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mcgowan 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Art Mcgowan! |
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Event:
BBFC 15: Krutel Vs. Bitch II
Date: May 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Mcgowan avoids the head kick by Winters.
We've been told by Winters's head coaches at Canucks Combat Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
Mcgowan clinches up with Winters and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Mcgowan breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Mcgowan gets tackled into the cage by Winters. Winters maintains the clinch.
Mcgowan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mcgowan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Winters has him pressed against the cage.
Mcgowan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Mcgowan.
Winters working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Winters breaks the clinch.
Mcgowan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Winters avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgowan moves in looking to clinch but Winters pushes him off.
It looked like Winters was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mcgowan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Winters stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Winters wants it to stay on the feet.
Jerome Winters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Art Mcgowan.
Mcgowan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Winters sprawls well. Winters wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mcgowan gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Winters shoots in but Mcgowan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Winters looks for a takedown but Mcgowan sprawls well.
Mcgowan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mcgowan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Winters circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mcgowan is defended easily by Winters.#CL#
Winters closes the distance and pushes Mcgowan back into the cage.#BC#
Winters breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Winters rushes Mcgowan and presses him up against the cage.#T2#
Winters misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mcgowan.
Mcgowan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Winters avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mcgowan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Winters missing with knees to the body.
#TD2#
Mcgowan pulls guard effortlessly.
Winters trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mcgowan's guard.
Winters controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mcgowan is controlling Winters's posture.#SUB2#
Winters got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mcgowan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Winters has managed to get both his arms back between Mcgowan's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winters is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3##SUB2#
Mcgowan looking for a guillotine here but Winters defends easily.
#SUB2#
Winters avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mcgowan wants to sweep here but Winters controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A head kick misses from Mcgowan. #TD#
Winters shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mcgowan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Winters staying calm.
Winters has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mcgowan is not content to let Winters control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Winters has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jerome Winters dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Winters rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mcgowan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Winters closes the distance and clinches up with Mcgowan, looking for a takedown. Winters pushes Mcgowan against the cage but Mcgowan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mcgowan dives in and grabs Winters's left leg, looking for a takedown. Winters pushes down on Mcgowan's head and hops out.
Winters shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mcgowan as he avoids it easily.
Mcgowan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Winters defends it well.
Mcgowan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Winters tries to avoid it but Mcgowan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Winters to the ground. Winters escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mcgowan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jerome Winters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Art Mcgowan.#CL2#
Mcgowan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Winters, pushing him back against the cage.
Mcgowan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Winters has him pressed against the cage.
Mcgowan tries to stall but Winters uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Winters just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mcgowan's brow.
Mcgowan has had enough of the clinch but Winters keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Winters escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Winters throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mcgowan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Winters as Mcgowan shoots in.
Mcgowan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Winters's waist but Winters gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mcgowan off to one side.
Winters tries to work over Mcgowan's front leg with a kick but Mcgowan checks it. #CL#
Winters darts in and clinches Mcgowan up against the cage.#BC#
Winters breaks from the clinch.
Winters misses with a takedown attempt
and Mcgowan counters with a nice uppercut.
Winters throws a head kick but Mcgowan moves out of range.
Winters misses with a head kick.
Winters is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mcgowan can do to turn this around?
Mcgowan goes for a double leg but Winters avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Winters continues to drive forward.
Jerome Winters is winning the standup battle so far.
Winters fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No joy there for Winters, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mcgowan shoots in but no luck this time.
Mcgowan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Winters.
Winters fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Winters wants to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winters tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mcgowan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Winters somewhat.
Winters scores with a jab to the jaw.
Winters avoids the head kick by Mcgowan.
Mcgowan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mcgowan wants it to stay on the feet.
Mcgowan throws a head kick but Winters moves out of range.
#CL2#
Mcgowan forces Winters back against the cage and clinches.#T3#
Mcgowan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Winters to keep the fight standing.
Mcgowan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mcgowan tries for a takedown but Winters manages to get underhooks.
Winters lands a knee to the body.
Winters is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mcgowan wants to take the fight to the mat but Winters manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jerome Winters has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Winters breaks the clinch.
Winters defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mcgowan.
Mcgowan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Winters.#TD#
Winters closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mcgowan to the mat! Mcgowan manages to get full guard.
Mcgowan has his feet on Winters's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winters blocks a jab.
A nice combination there by Winters.
#T4#
Winters will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mcgowan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Winters defends it well.
Jerome Winters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcgowan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Winters is fending him off so far but Mcgowan persists. Nope, Winters circles away and we're back to standing.
Winters is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Winters showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mcgowan.
No luck for Mcgowan with that takedown attempt.
Winters will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Winters closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jerome Winters is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Winters's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Winters duly obliges.
Mcgowan tries to clinch there but Winters circles away.
Winters misses with a wild combination.
And Mcgowan tries to counter it with a takedown but Winters pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jerome Winters 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#
Winters fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL#
Winters takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Winters pulls guard effortlessly.
Mcgowan tries to free his leg and advance position but Winters is retaining full guard.
Mcgowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Winters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Winters looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mcgowan is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Winters is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mcgowan tries to free his leg and advance position but Winters is retaining full guard. #T1#
Mcgowan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mcgowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Winters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Winters tries to clinch but Mcgowan is having none of it.
Winters throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Winters throws a push kick but Mcgowan slaps the foot to one side.
Mcgowan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Winters avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Winters looks to land a body kick but Mcgowan moved away.
Winters tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Mcgowan moves into range and clinches up with Winters.
Winters misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mcgowan.
#BC#
Winters breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mcgowan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Winters throws a head kick that misses
and Mcgowan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Winters thinking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mcgowan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Winters swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Winters avoids the head kick by Mcgowan.
Winters keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Winters stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Winters wants it to stay on the feet.
Jerome Winters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Art Mcgowan.
Winters lands with a straight right. Mcgowan didn't see that one coming.#CL2#
Mcgowan drives through and clinches with Winters against the cage.
#T3#
Mcgowan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Winters is keeping busy.
A frustrated look appears on Mcgowan's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Mcgowan breaks from the clinch.
Winters misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Winters tries to clinch up but Mcgowan circles away and keeps his distance.
Mcgowan misses with a series of wild punches.
Winters throws a head kick but Mcgowan moves out of range.
Winters circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mcgowan tries to close the distance and clinch but Winters swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mcgowan doesn't manage to clinch there - Winters circles away.
Jab by Mcgowan.
Mcgowan slips a jab and a cross from Winters.
Mcgowan is looking for the big counter here.#T4#
Mcgowan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Winters defends it nicely.
Mcgowan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Winters sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Winters wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mcgowan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Winters defends it nicely.
Mcgowan tries to clinch up.
Mcgowan tries to move into range but Winters moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Winters shoots in looking for a takedown but Mcgowan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Winters's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Mcgowan tries to keep at a distance but Winters has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Winters breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Art Mcgowan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jerome Winters is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
No joy there for Winters, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jerome Winters showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Winters, 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerome Winters!
During a confident post fight interview, Jerome Winters thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (265lbs, D4): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ron Roy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Art Mcgowan!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Roy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mcgowan was covering up waiting for the punch and Roy finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Roy (2) vs (0) Mcgowan
Mcgowan wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Mcgowan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcgowan is trying to control the position but Roy postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgowan is adopting a defensive guard.
Roy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Roy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
Mcgowan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Roy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Mcgowan working for a triangle but Roy defends it easily.
Mcgowan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Roy controls the pace.#T2##SUB2#
Mcgowan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Roy is aware though and is defending well.
Roy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mcgowan wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Roy forces his way into half guard.
Roy prevents Mcgowan from improving his position.
Roy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Roy works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Roy (5) vs (0) Mcgowan
Roy taking a breather here.
Mcgowan is looking to regain half guard here but Roy keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
Roy gets to mount! Mcgowan was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Roy (7) vs (0) Mcgowan
Mcgowan wants to control but Roy is having none of it.
Mcgowan is desperately trying to improve his position but Roy has a good base and remains in mount.
Roy content just to control the position here. #T5#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mcgowan wants to hold on but Roy pushes him away.
Mcgowan has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Roy (10) vs (0) Mcgowan
Mcgowan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Mcgowan just trying to survive but Roy is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T6#
Roy is hanging on to Mcgowan's back as he tries to escape.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Roy controlling the positon.
Mcgowan wants to control his opponent's hands but Roy gets his hands free.
Mcgowan tries to roll but Roy sticks to his back.
Mcgowan just trying to survive but Roy is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
What can Mcgowan do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
I really don't envy Mcgowan right now.
Mcgowan is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Roy.
#SUB#
Roy has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T8#
Mcgowan just trying to survive but Roy is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Roy is hanging on to Mcgowan's back as he tries to escape.
Mcgowan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T9#
Mcgowan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
What can Mcgowan do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T10#
Mcgowan rolls, trying to escape but Roy keeps control of the position.
Roy just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Mcgowan tries to escape but Roy has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T11#
Mcgowan is still trying to improve position.
Mcgowan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Mcgowan is really stuck here.
Roy controlling from the back.
You can see the frustration on Mcgowan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T12#
Mcgowan is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Mcgowan trying to control but not successfully.
Mcgowan is trying to break free.
Mcgowan trying to control the hands but Roy breaks the grip.
Mcgowan manages to reverse the position and now he's in Roy's guard. Nice work there by Mcgowan.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roy (10) vs (2) Mcgowan#SUB#
Roy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mcgowan is aware though and is defending well.#T13#
Roy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Roy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mcgowan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roy (12) vs (2) Mcgowan
Mcgowan can't keep his opponent in guard - Roy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T14#
Roy is pressing down on Mcgowan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mcgowan is holding on for now.
Mcgowan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Roy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roy is fighting to break Mcgowan's control of his arms but Mcgowan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roy takes the fight on points by 12 to 2. |
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Event:
Byzantium 35
Date: Mar 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Mcgowan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
Smith leaves Mcgowan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Smith with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mcgowan defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Smith tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mcgowan is able to avoid easily.
Smith dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mcgowan. That did some damage!
Mcgowan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mcgowan with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into guard.
BC Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Art Mcgowan.
Smith wants to control from the top but Mcgowan keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mcgowan working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
Mcgowan is trying to keep Smith in close.
#T1#
Smith passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Smith advances to full mount.
Mcgowan can't escape the position.
Smith trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smith pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#CUT#It looks like Art Mcgowan has been cut.
Smith putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T2#
Smith tries to control but Mcgowan wriggling away.
Mcgowan is desperately trying to improve his position but Smith has a good base and remains in mount.
Smith raining down hammerfists from mount.
Smith landing punches.
Mcgowan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Smith postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mcgowan looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice elbow there by Smith.
Mcgowan told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Smith with a couple of short strikes.
Smith looking to control but Mcgowan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mcgowan is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Mcgowan is squirming around, avoiding Smith's attempts to control the action.
Mcgowan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mcgowan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcgowan is bucking up trying to escape but Smith cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Mcgowan is working to get back to half guard.
Smith landing shots from mount.
Smith landing shots from mount.
Smith trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smith avoids the attempt from Mcgowan to control.#T4#
Smith is stalling here but it's allowed Mcgowan to get half guard.
Smith is trying to control. Mcgowan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Smith uses his free foot to push down on Mcgowan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mcgowan.
Smith tries to control but Mcgowan wriggling away. #SUB#
Smith goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Mcgowan is on top in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mcgowan won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
BC Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Art Mcgowan's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD#
Smith looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Smith advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on Mcgowan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Smith tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Smith is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mcgowan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Mcgowan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1##SUB#
Smith is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mcgowan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Smith 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.
Mcgowan takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Smith has control of an arm but Mcgowan manages to advance to Smith's back!
Mcgowan tries to keep control of the position but Smith is staying busy.#T2#
Smith breaks Mcgowan's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mcgowan can do to turn this around?
Smith wants to control from the top but Mcgowan keeps moving.
Mcgowan throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Smith won't allow Mcgowan to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Mcgowan isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Smith stacks Mcgowan on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Smith!
Smith advances nicely into full mount.
Mcgowan is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Mcgowan is squirming around, avoiding Smith's attempts to control the action.
Mcgowan is looking to improve his position but Smith isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Smith is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Mcgowan has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Smith has control of Mcgowan's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Mcgowan regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T4#
Smith looking to control but Mcgowan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smith avoids the attempt from Mcgowan to control.
Smith scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Smith trying to control but Mcgowan is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcgowan swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
BC Smith dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Art Mcgowan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Mcgowan moves out of range of the strikes.
Mcgowan shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
Mcgowan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smith throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mcgowan.
Mcgowan shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
BC Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Art Mcgowan.
Smith lands with an overhand left.
Mcgowan is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Smith dives in and scores a takedown into Mcgowan's guard.
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body.
Smith slips nicely into half guard.
Mcgowan is trying to stand.
#T1#
Smith is pressing down on Mcgowan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mcgowan is holding on for now.
Smith works his way into side control.
Mcgowan looking for a sweep but Smith has passed into full mount! Oh no!#SUB#
Smith working for a guillotine from mount but Mcgowan is in no mood to give up.
Mcgowan takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Smith looking to control but Mcgowan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mcgowan tries to control Smith's body but Smith pushes him off. Mcgowan squirms to his side and now Smith has his back!
BC Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Smith controls the action.
Mcgowan looking very determined here, making life difficult for Smith.
Smith lands a punch to the side of the head from the back. #T3#
Mcgowan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Smith lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Mcgowan can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Smith looking to break Mcgowan's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Mcgowan remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Smith will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Smith is cranking Mcgowan's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Mcgowan! He's tightened the choke and Mcgowan is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). BC Smith!
Our winner, BC Smith, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Byzantium 31
Date: Feb 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Silva loads up on a big right hand but Mcgowan slips the punch.
Silva looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mcgowan looks for a takedown but Silva sprawls well.
Silva tries to counter with a takedown but Mcgowan is quick to defend against it.
Mcgowan tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.
Mcgowan shoots in looking for a takedown but Silva manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mcgowan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Silva tries to counter with a takedown but Mcgowan is quick to defend against it.
Mcgowan shoots in but no luck this time.
Jurumin Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Art Mcgowan.#CL2#
Silva gets tackled into the cage by Mcgowan. Mcgowan maintains the clinch.
Mcgowan told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
A bit of stalling here from Silva.
Mcgowan misses with a body punch.
Silva keeps control of Mcgowan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva lands a body shot.
Mcgowan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Silva prevents it.
Silva tries to pull guard but Mcgowan won't allow it.
#TD2#
Mcgowan lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
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.#T1#
Silva is positioning himself well to prevent Mcgowan advancing to mount.
Mcgowan wants to take a breather but Silva is having none of it.
Silva gets back to full guard.
Mcgowan looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Mcgowan has gone for a leg lock! Silva slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mcgowan's guard.#REVR#
Silva is pushing down on Mcgowan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mcgowan is fighting to maintain full guard but Silva has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mcgowan trying to get back to full guard but Silva takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Mcgowan is squirming around, avoiding Silva's attempts to control the action. #T2##SUB#
Silva is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Mcgowan is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jurumin Silva!
A relieved looking Jurumin Silva 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:
Byzantium 28
Date: Feb 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Mcgowan misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Mcgowan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mcgowan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fraser manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fraser is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fraser wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fraser trying to keep a closed guard but Mcgowan is proving a slippery customer.
Fraser preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mcgowan throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Mcgowan won't allow Fraser to sweep him here.
Fraser working a defensive guard here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Fraser looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fraser passes into half guard. #ES2#
Mcgowan kicks Fraser off and gets back to his feet.#T2#
Mcgowan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fraser looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A punch lands to the side of Fraser 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mcgowan. Fraser does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Fraser gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mcgowan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
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!
Fraser lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Fraser trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mcgowan keeping moving, preventing Fraser from controlling successfully. #T3#
Mcgowan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fraser's guard. #REVB#
Mcgowan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fraser is trying to hold Mcgowan in close to prevent damage but Mcgowan has managed to pass into half guard.
Mcgowan works his way into side control.
Fraser sneaks back into half guard.
Mcgowan controlling the pace. #T4#
Fraser is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mcgowan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mcgowan's back!
Mcgowan trying to control the hands but Fraser won't let him. #SUB#
Fraser is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Mcgowan has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Fraser working for a choke but Mcgowan is defending well.
Mcgowan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Art Mcgowan dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Fraser tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mcgowan counters with a one-two to the body. #TD2#
Mcgowan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fraser's guard.#SU2#
Mcgowan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Marcus Fraser is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Mcgowan drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fraser trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Fraser keeping moving, preventing Mcgowan from controlling successfully.
Fraser trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Fraser keeping moving, preventing Mcgowan from controlling successfully. #T1#
Mcgowan won't allow Fraser to sweep him here.
Fraser trying to keep a closed guard but Mcgowan is proving a slippery customer.
Mcgowan wants to pass the guard but Fraser is keeping the position.
Fraser looking for a sweep. Not yet Fraser, not yet.
Mcgowan wanted to stand there but Fraser had control of the position.
Fraser wants to sweep here but Mcgowan controlling him for the moment. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fraser manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mcgowan manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Fraser looking to pass the guard.
Fraser throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mcgowan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fraser forces his way into half guard.
Mcgowan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mcgowan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fraser has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Art Mcgowan has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Mcgowan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fraser throwing strikes but Mcgowan recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Mcgowan is trying to control but can't.
Fraser works his way into full mount!
Fraser lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#SUB#
Fraser goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Mcgowan is on top in guard.
Fraser 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##T4#
Mcgowan is controlling Fraser's trapped leg to prevent Fraser from advancing to side control.
Fraser thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mcgowan's head.
Fraser works his foot free and advances to mount.
Fraser looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcgowan wants to control but Fraser is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Marcus Fraser will probably get the nod.
That's time! Fraser's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Mcgowan shoots in and bounces Fraser off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Fraser has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mcgowan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fraser will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Mcgowan trying to control but Fraser is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Fraser throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mcgowan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mcgowan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fraser is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Mcgowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fraser engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fraser tries to free his leg and advance position but Mcgowan is retaining full guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#ES2#
Mcgowan has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Fraser has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Fraser scores with a hook to the body.
Fraser goes for a takedown attempt but Mcgowan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mcgowan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fraser is defended easily by Mcgowan.
Mcgowan just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Mcgowan dives in and scores a takedown into Fraser's guard.#T3##SU2#
Mcgowan gets to his feet. Fraser looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Mcgowan cracks Fraser with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mcgowan misses with a series of wild punches.
#TD2#
Mcgowan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fraser's half guard.
Fraser regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Fraser escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mcgowan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mcgowan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fraser. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mcgowan trying to control but Fraser is working from the bottom. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fraser is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Mcgowan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fraser is controlling him.
Mcgowan throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Marcus Fraser has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fraser forces his way into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcgowan regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Fraser.
Art Mcgowan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fraser throws an elbow that misses. Mcgowan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fraser's guard. Nice move by Mcgowan!#REVB#
And that's the end of the fight!
Art Mcgowan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mcgowan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Art Mcgowan!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Art Mcgowan!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Art Mcgowan!
Art Mcgowan wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
Byzantium 25
Date: Jan 17, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
I was talking to Mcgowan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#TD2#
Jookiba has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Mcgowan regains guard immediately.
Mcgowan has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Jookiba has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Jookiba tightens his grip and picks Mcgowan up, before dumping him to the ground. Mcgowan manages to land in guard.
Mcgowan working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcgowan keeping moving, preventing Jookiba from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Mcgowan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jookiba stays in close to Mcgowan's body and controls the position.
Jookiba really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mcgowan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Let's hope that Jookiba 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.#T1#
Jookiba trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcgowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Mcgowan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Mcgowan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mcgowan dives in and grabs Jookiba's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jookiba pushes down on Mcgowan's head and hops out.
Mcgowan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jookiba sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jookiba shoots for a takedown but Mcgowan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mcgowan slaps away a takedown attempt from Jookiba, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mcgowan is looking to counter the offense by Jookiba and move into the clinch.
Jookiba with a poor takedown
and Mcgowan counters with a stiff right hand.
Art Mcgowan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jumba Jookiba.#T2#
Mcgowan stuffs the takedown.
Jookiba keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jookiba looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mcgowan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jookiba is fending him off so far but Mcgowan persists. Nope, Jookiba circles away and we're back to standing.
Jookiba closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mcgowan circles away.
Mcgowan throws a quick counter head kick but Jookiba was just out of range.#CL#
Mcgowan drives through and clinches with Jookiba against the cage.
#BC2#
Jookiba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jookiba.#CL#
Mcgowan rushes Jookiba and presses him up against the cage.
Jookiba misses with a punch to the body.
Mcgowan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jookiba.
#T3#
Stalling in the clinch from Mcgowan.
#TD#
Mcgowan pulls guard successfully.
Jookiba must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mcgowan controlling the position.
Mcgowan working a defensive guard here.
Mcgowan throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Mcgowan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mcgowan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jookiba wants to control from the top but Mcgowan keeps moving. #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.
Jookiba is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Mcgowan working for a triangle but Jookiba defends it easily.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jookiba throws a head kick that Mcgowan semi-blocks.
Mcgowan tries to clinch but Jookiba is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcgowan closes the distance but Jookiba moves to the side #TD2#
and Jookiba counters with a shoot takedown. Mcgowan fights it but they end up in guard.
Mcgowan pushes Jookiba off and scrambles back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Art Mcgowan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Mcgowan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mcgowan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jookiba pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Mcgowan breaks the clinch.
Mcgowan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jookiba avoids it really well and circles away.
Mcgowan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jookiba as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Art Mcgowan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Jookiba drives through with a takedown into Mcgowan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jookiba controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcgowan wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Jookiba is now in half guard. #T1#
Mcgowan is looking to control Jookiba's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mcgowan avoid being mounted?
Mcgowan controlling the position for now.
Mcgowan tries to roll over but Jookiba keeps him under control.
Mcgowan trying to control but Jookiba postures up.
Mcgowan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jookiba is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2#
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.
Mcgowan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Mcgowan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mcgowan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jookiba is one step ahead there.
Jookiba working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jookiba prevents Mcgowan from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Mcgowan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Jookiba shoots in and drives through. Mcgowan sprawls well.
Mcgowan shoots in but no luck this time.
Mcgowan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mcgowan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jookiba shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mcgowan as he avoids it easily.
As Jookiba backs away, Mcgowan returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mcgowan misses with a series of wild punches.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jookiba or perhaps it was just good defense by Mcgowan, which made it look bad.
Jookiba is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mcgowan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jookiba changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mcgowan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jookiba swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jookiba fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mcgowan avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
Jookiba lands a nice shot that snaps Mcgowan's head back.
Jookiba fails with a takedown attempt.
Art Mcgowan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mcgowan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jookiba will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mcgowan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mcgowan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jumba Jookiba seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mcgowan tries to clinch but Jookiba is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jumba Jookiba will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mcgowan shoots in and drives through. Jookiba sprawls well.
Mcgowan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Jookiba drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jookiba loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mcgowan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Mcgowan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jookiba can't keep his opponent in guard - Mcgowan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jookiba trying to control here.
#T1##SU#
Mcgowan postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Jookiba to stand up.
Jookiba tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mcgowan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jookiba somewhat.
Nice takedown defense from Jookiba. No joy for Mcgowan on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Art Mcgowan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcgowan closes the distance and clinches up with Jookiba, looking for a takedown. Mcgowan pushes Jookiba against the cage but Jookiba circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mcgowan shoots in looking for a takedown. Jookiba tries to sprawl out of it but Mcgowan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jookiba manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
Jookiba doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mcgowan counters with a series of strikes. Jookiba will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mcgowan cracks Jookiba with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mcgowan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jookiba as he jumps to the side.
Jookiba is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mcgowan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jookiba.
Mcgowan is looking to clinch.
Mcgowan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jookiba darts in looking for a takedown but Mcgowan gets double underhooks and turns Jookiba into the cage. #T3#
Mcgowan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jookiba moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mcgowan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jookiba shoots in for a takedown but Mcgowan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mcgowan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
No luck for Jookiba with that takedown attempt.
Jookiba slips a jab and a cross from Mcgowan.
Jookiba displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mcgowan.
Mcgowan shoots in looking for a takedown. Jookiba tries to sprawl out of it but Mcgowan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jookiba manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
Mcgowan dodges the punch combination from Jookiba.
#CL2#
Jookiba has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mcgowan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Jookiba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jookiba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mcgowan shoots in but Jookiba avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jookiba shoots in looking for a takedown but Mcgowan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jookiba's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jumba Jookiba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mcgowan throws a sloppy head kick and Jookiba moves out of range easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Art Mcgowan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mcgowan 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 William Gold scores the fight for Jumba Jookiba!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Art Mcgowan!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Art Mcgowan!
Art Mcgowan wins by split decision! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Diesel fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Mcgowan drives through and clinches with Diesel against the cage.
Diesel controlling the action here for a moment.
Diesel avoiding damage.
Diesel'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.
Diesel gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
A bit of stalling here from Diesel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgowan digs a right hand into Diesel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diesel's gas tank. #T1#
Mcgowan is trying to force a seperation but Diesel has the dominant position.
Diesel stalling the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Wuiytzr Diesel.
Mcgowan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mcgowan thuds his right hand into Diesel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT2#It looks like Wuiytzr Diesel has been cut.
Mcgowan wants to clinch.
Diesel is looking to clinch. #CL#
Mcgowan gets tackled into the cage by Diesel. Diesel maintains the clinch.
Mcgowan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Diesel stalling against the cage.
Diesel stalling.
#T2#
Mcgowan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mcgowan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Diesel gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wuiytzr Diesel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Art Mcgowan.
Mcgowan can't get the takedown.
#T3#
Diesel has Mcgowan pressed against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Diesel - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Diesel throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Diesel holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Wuiytzr Diesel.
Diesel is looking to clinch.
Mcgowan feints the counter takedown.
Mcgowan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Diesel clinches up against the cage.
Mcgowan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Diesel prevents it.
#T4#
Diesel pressing his opponent against the cage.
Diesel throws an elbow but it misses.
Mcgowan jumps guard but Diesel stands there with Mcgowan around his waist. Mcgowan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mcgowan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Mcgowan pulls Diesel into guard.
Mcgowan working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Mcgowan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diesel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wuiytzr Diesel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wuiytzr Diesel's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Mcgowan moves in looking to clinch but Diesel pushes him off.
Diesel tries to clinch but Mcgowan is having none of it.
Wuiytzr Diesel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diesel wants to clinch up but Mcgowan keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Diesel rushes Mcgowan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Diesel misses with an elbow strike.
#BC2#
Mcgowan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diesel looks to clinch
and Mcgowan counters with a stiff right hand.
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mcgowan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mcgowan wants to slow Diesel down by chopping away at his legs. #CL#
Diesel has closed the distance and engaged Mcgowan in a clinch.
Mcgowan is looking to break free of the clinch but Diesel has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgowan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Diesel is defending well.
Diesel controlling the action here for a moment.
Mcgowan has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Diesel seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mcgowan can turn it around.
Mcgowan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Diesel is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T1#
Mcgowan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Diesel.
Mcgowan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Diesel just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wuiytzr Diesel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Art Mcgowan.
Diesel prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mcgowan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mcgowan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Diesel smiles and moves away.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2#
Diesel slowing the pace effectively.
Diesel is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Diesel taking a breather.
Diesel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#TD2#
Mcgowan pulls Diesel into guard.
#SUB2#
Mcgowan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diesel trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcgowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Mcgowan trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Mcgowan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diesel defends well.
Mcgowan 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.
Diesel postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Diesel has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Diesel trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcgowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mcgowan throws a series of punches but Diesel moves out of range.
Diesel is looking to counter the offense by Mcgowan and move into the clinch.
Diesel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diesel doesn't manage to clinch there - Mcgowan circles away.
It seemed like Mcgowan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Diesel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Art Mcgowan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mcgowan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diesel moves in looking to clinch but Mcgowan pushes him off.
Diesel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mcgowan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mcgowan is breathing heavily.#CL#
Diesel clinches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcgowan is looking to control Diesel's arms but Diesel gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mcgowan has his back to the cage.
Mcgowan wants to take the fight to the mat but Diesel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Art Mcgowan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Wuiytzr Diesel's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Diesel wants to clinch up but Mcgowan keeps it at a distance.
Mcgowan dives in and grabs Diesel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Diesel pushes down on Mcgowan's head and hops out.
Mcgowan fails with the takedown.#CL#
Diesel has managed to clinch.
Mcgowan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Diesel prevents it.
Wuiytzr Diesel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Art Mcgowan.
Diesel is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #TD2#
Mcgowan has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Diesel uses from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel wants to control from the top but Mcgowan keeps moving.
Mcgowan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diesel is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mcgowan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Diesel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mcgowan on the ground.
Diesel's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mcgowan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mcgowan is trying to keep Diesel in close.
Mcgowan is pulling down on Diesel's head. It's preventing any offense from Diesel, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mcgowan swats away the attempt to clinch by Diesel.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mcgowan swats away the attempt to clinch by Diesel.
Mcgowan shoots in for a takedown but Diesel shows good takedown defense.
Mcgowan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diesel tries to clinch
and Mcgowan counters with a three punch combo that has Diesel backing up. Diesel nods at Mcgowan to acknowledge the strikes.
Wuiytzr Diesel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mcgowan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mcgowan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diesel tries to clinch but Mcgowan moves out of range.
Diesel looks to clinch
and Mcgowan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diesel fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Diesel clinches.
Diesel is stalling here.
Wuiytzr Diesel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A bit of stalling here from Diesel.
#T3#
Diesel pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mcgowan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Diesel pulls his leg out and moves away.
Diesel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diesel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick misses from Mcgowan.
Diesel tries to counter by clinching up but Mcgowan breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Diesel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mcgowan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Diesel.
Mcgowan looking to stall.
Diesel is pushing Mcgowan up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T4#
Mcgowan working hard to break the clinch.
Diesel has Mcgowan pressed against the cage.
Diesel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diesel effectively controlling the action here.
Mcgowan is working for takedown but Diesel is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Art Mcgowan.
I think Mcgowan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Wuiytzr Diesel!
Wuiytzr Diesel 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: Dec 26, 2020 |
#R1#
Soza throws a head kick but Mcgowan moves out of range.
A head kick by Mcgowan misses
letting Soza counter with a right hand.
Soza looks winded!#CL#
Mcgowan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Soza has eaten all the pies!#BC#
Mcgowan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mcgowan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Soza sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Soza is looking for the big counter here.#TD#
Mcgowan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mcgowan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mcgowan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mcgowan is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Soza will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Soza tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #T1#
Mcgowan sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Soza avoids a series of strikes thrown by Mcgowan.
Mcgowan controlling his opponent.
Mcgowan'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.#T2#
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.
Mcgowan thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Mcgowan looking to finish with strikes here!
Mcgowan sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T3#
Mcgowan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Soza wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Mcgowan.
Mcgowan punching from mount but Soza doing a good job of avoiding damage. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mcgowan controlling from mount. #SUB#
Mcgowan looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Mcgowan controlling from the full mount.
Mcgowan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Soza really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soza blocking the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Art Mcgowan dominated that round.
That's time! Mcgowan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Mcgowan clinches up against the cage.
Soza looking for a takedown. #TD#
Mcgowan gets control of Soza's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mcgowan will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mcgowan 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.
Soza is fighting to break Mcgowan's control of his arms but Mcgowan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mcgowan looking for a sweep. Not yet Mcgowan, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgowan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Soza is breathing heavily.
Soza trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mcgowan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soza can do to turn this around?
Mcgowan looking for a sweep. Not yet Mcgowan, not yet. #T1#
Mcgowan pulls Soza in close to his closed guard and prevents Soza from doing any damage or advancing position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Art Mcgowan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Art Mcgowan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mcgowan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mcgowan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mcgowan. #T2#
Nice takedown defense from Soza. No joy for Mcgowan on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Art Mcgowan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcgowan misses with a takedown attempt - Soza sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Soza keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Soza with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mcgowan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mcgowan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Soza avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mcgowan.
Soza dives in and grabs Mcgowan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mcgowan pushes down on Soza's head and hops out.
Mcgowan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Soza as he avoids it easily.
Soza is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Soza is looking to clinch but Mcgowan is avoiding it.
#TD#
Mcgowan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mcgowan lands in his opponent's guard.
Soza wants to get back to his feet but Mcgowan passes into half guard.
#T4##REVB#
Soza wants to control but Mcgowan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcgowan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mcgowan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcgowan trying to control the pace.
Soza has a hand on Mcgowan's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Mcgowan takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Art Mcgowan dominated that second round.
That's time! Mcgowan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Mcgowan rushes Soza and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mcgowan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Soza avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Mcgowan jumps guard.
Mcgowan is trying to keep Soza in close.
Mcgowan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soza trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcgowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcgowan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Soza wants to get up but he can't break Mcgowan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mcgowan managing to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB#
Mcgowan is looking for a triangle but Soza pushes his legs off easily.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Mcgowan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T2##SU#
Mcgowan decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Art Mcgowan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soza stuffs the takedown attempt from Mcgowan. Mcgowan gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Mcgowan clinches up with Soza and pushes him back against the cage.
Soza takes a shot to the head.
Mcgowan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Soza prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Art Mcgowan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcgowan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T3#
Soza wants a takedown but no success here.
Mcgowan wants to break free but Soza has control.
#TD#
Mcgowan gets control of Soza's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mcgowan will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Soza wanted to stand there but Mcgowan had control of the position.
Soza is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Mcgowan pulls Soza in to control the position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mcgowan keeping moving, preventing Soza from controlling successfully.
Soza postures up in Mcgowan's guard and throws a big left but Mcgowan blocks it.
Mcgowan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mcgowan 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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soza leaves Mcgowan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Art Mcgowan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mcgowan, 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Art Mcgowan!
Spaced Soza spoke after the fight, saying 'My opponent just was a little bit better and i have to respect their skill set. What know I have to do is go back in the gym and just focus and train harder so next time I can dominant in my match.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 20, 2020 |
#R1#
Mcgowan tries for a takedown but Diesel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Diesel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mcgowan doesn't seem phased though.
Diesel scores with a jab.
Mcgowan throws a body kick that misses.
Mcgowan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Diesel throws the left hand but Mcgowan avoids the punch easily.
Diesel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mcgowan.
Kreitzl Diesel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcgowan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Diesel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mcgowan has a takedown stuffed.
Diesel lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgowan throws a leg kick but Diesel sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Diesel looks to land a right hand but Mcgowan moved out of range.
A left lands for Diesel.
Mcgowan shoots in and drives through. Diesel sprawls well.
Kreitzl Diesel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Art Mcgowan.
Good shot there by Diesel.#T1#
Diesel connects with a single shot there.
Diesel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mcgowan's head.
Mcgowan fails to land the takedown.
Diesel misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Mcgowan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mcgowan. #SU2#
Diesel is working an open guard so Mcgowan takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Diesel is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A cross from Diesel lands.
Diesel cracks Mcgowan with a good jab.
Diesel misses the jab.
Mcgowan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mcgowan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Diesel defends well and Mcgowan ends up having to push Diesel into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Diesel throws a big shot that misses.
Decent striking displayed by Diesel there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mcgowan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mcgowan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Diesel but Diesel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mcgowan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Mcgowan misses.#T2#
Diesel throws a combination that misses
and Mcgowan counters with a three punch combo that has Diesel backing up. Diesel nods at Mcgowan to acknowledge the strikes.#CL#
Diesel takes the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Mcgowan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mcgowan blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Diesel throws a punch but it's blocked by Mcgowan.
Diesel swings wildly with an uppercut but Mcgowan uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Mcgowan manages to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcgowan seems keen to control Diesel's posture.#T3#
Diesel trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mcgowan manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Mcgowan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mcgowan forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcgowan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4##SU2#
Mcgowan stands up and beckons Diesel to join him on the feet.
Mcgowan slips a straight right by Diesel.
Diesel lands with a hook. Mcgowan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Diesel misses with a wild body shot.
Mcgowan feints the counter takedown.
Mcgowan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diesel.
Diesel throws a big shot that misses.
Mcgowan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mcgowan slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Diesel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diesel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diesel missing with a left hand there. Mcgowan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mcgowan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mcgowan throws a head kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kreitzl Diesel dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Diesel misses with a looping right.
Mcgowan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Diesel defends it well.
Mcgowan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Diesel throws a big shot that misses.
Mcgowan dives in for a single leg takedown but Diesel sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jab from Diesel.
Art Mcgowan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mcgowan slips under a jab.
A jab from Diesel misses.
Nice takedown defense from Diesel. No joy for Mcgowan on that attempt.
Mcgowan misses with a few strikes there.
Diesel scores with a decent looking hook.
Diesel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mcgowan.
Kreitzl Diesel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Art Mcgowan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgowan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Diesel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mcgowan momentarily.
Mcgowan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Diesel but Diesel pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Mcgowan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Diesel with a hook.
Mcgowan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mcgowan is breathing heavily.
Diesel throws a lazy uppercut
and Mcgowan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mcgowan darts in looking for a takedown but Diesel gets double underhooks and turns Mcgowan into the cage.
Diesel misses the jab.
Kreitzl Diesel is winning the standup battle so far.
Diesel misses with a hook.
Mcgowan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mcgowan misses the shot to the body.
Diesel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mcgowan.
Diesel lands with an overhand left.
Diesel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mcgowan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Diesel scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
Mcgowan slips a jab from Diesel.
Diesel misses with a looping left.
Diesel throws a shot from downtown. Mcgowan moves away and avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mcgowan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mcgowan blocks a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Diesel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Diesel.
Mcgowan slips under a jab.
Diesel throws a jab but it's blocked by Mcgowan.
Diesel looks to throw the jab but Mcgowan is out of range.
Diesel looks to land a left hand but Mcgowan moved out of range nicely.
Mcgowan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diesel misses the shot to the body.
Kreitzl Diesel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mcgowan slips under a jab from Diesel.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Diesel here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Diesel lands a really nice looking cross but Mcgowan seems unphased.
Mcgowan has his takedown stuffed
and Diesel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Diesel throws a jab but it's blocked by Mcgowan.
Diesel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL2#
Mcgowan moves into the clinch.
Diesel has had enough of the clinch but Mcgowan keeps him there for the moment.
Diesel tries a body shot but Mcgowan blocks it.
Diesel misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diesel.
Mcgowan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Diesel just stands there and leans against the cage.
Diesel throws a head punch that misses.
Come on Mcgowan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mcgowan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Diesel gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mcgowan blocks an uppercut.
Diesel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mcgowan has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Diesel seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mcgowan can turn it around.
Diesel misses with some punches.
#T4#
Mcgowan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mcgowan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Diesel's efforts to push away.
Diesel misses with a punch on the inside.
Diesel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mcgowan can do to turn this around?
Diesel swings wildly with an uppercut but Mcgowan uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Mcgowan ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mcgowan no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Mcgowan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mcgowan has control of Diesel's left arm, preventing Diesel from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kreitzl Diesel dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Mcgowan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Diesel throws a jab when Mcgowan was well out of range.
Mcgowan replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Diesel blocks it well.
Diesel misses with a looping right.
Mcgowan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diesel takes a swing at Mcgowan's ribcage but misses.
Diesel throws an overhand right that lands on Mcgowan's shoulder, as Mcgowan tries to avoid the shot.
Mcgowan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good exchange - Diesel coming out on top.
Diesel misses with a hook. Mcgowan ducked under it nicely.
Diesel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mcgowan.
Diesel slaps away a takedown attempt from Mcgowan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgowan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diesel.
Diesel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Diesel wants it to stay on the feet.
Kreitzl Diesel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Art Mcgowan.
Mcgowan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diesel.
Diesel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mcgowan.
Mcgowan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Diesel lunges at Mcgowan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mcgowan's hand.
Diesel throws a big shot that misses.
Mcgowan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diesel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mcgowan somewhat.
Diesel with a jab.
A jab from Diesel misses.
Mcgowan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Diesel misses with an uppercut
and Mcgowan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mcgowan shoots in looking for a takedown but Diesel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mcgowan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Diesel lands with a nice body punch.
Diesel throws a poor cross that misses
and Mcgowan counters with a two punch combo. #T2#
A swing and a miss from Diesel.
Mcgowan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diesel catches Mcgowan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Diesel connects with the punch.
Diesel throws a big shot that misses.
Diesel missing with a left hand there. Mcgowan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diesel cracks Mcgowan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Diesel misses the jab.
Mcgowan staying out of range there.
Mcgowan slips a jab from Diesel.
Nice takedown defense from Diesel. No joy for Mcgowan on that attempt.
Mcgowan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diesel wants to clinch up but Mcgowan keeps it at a distance.
Diesel looks to throw the jab but Mcgowan is out of range.
Diesel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3#
Diesel scores with a punch to the head.
Mcgowan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Diesel swivels and escapes.
A lazy left from Diesel finds it's target.
Mcgowan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mcgowan moves out of range of the strikes.
Mcgowan moves out of range of the strikes.
Mcgowan defending well as Diesel loads up on a big left hand.
Mcgowan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A telegraphed right hand from Diesel misses the target.
Kreitzl Diesel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A big left from Diesel misses.
Diesel sets himself, and Mcgowan steps forward looking for the clinch! Diesel avoids it this time.
Mcgowan walks into a left hand.
Diesel misses the shot to the body.
Mcgowan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Diesel finds it's way round the side to connect with Mcgowan's head.
Diesel thuds his right hand into Mcgowan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mcgowan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mcgowan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4#
Mcgowan moves away from the strike by Diesel.
Mcgowan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diesel.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diesel throws a jab but it's blocked by Mcgowan.
Diesel lands a slapping body shot.
Diesel throws a hook to the side of Mcgowan's head but Mcgowan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diesel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Diesel wants it to stay on the feet.
Mcgowan slips a jab from Diesel.
Diesel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mcgowan manages to avoid it.
Mcgowan moves in looking to clinch but Diesel pushes him off.
Diesel misses the jab.
Diesel misses with an uppercut. Mcgowan saw that one coming.
Mcgowan defending well as Diesel loads up on a big left hand.
Diesel lands an overhand right.
Diesel scores with a nice strike.
Art Mcgowan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mcgowan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Diesel.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kreitzl Diesel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Diesel, 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kreitzl Diesel!
An out of breath Kreitzl Diesel thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 12, 2020 |
#R1#
Mcgowan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#TD#
Mcgowan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcgowan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mcgowan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mcgowan forces his way into half guard.
Platsku tries to roll over but Mcgowan keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Platsku keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Still in half guard, Mcgowan seems content to control.#T1#
Mcgowan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mcgowan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Platsku keeps working.
Mcgowan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Platsku's head.
Mcgowan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Platsku is looking to control Mcgowan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Platsku avoid being mounted?
Mcgowan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SU#
Mcgowan decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Platsku throws a right and a left that Mcgowan avoids nicely.
Mcgowan throws a big counter combination but Platsku scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD#
Mcgowan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Mcgowan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Platsku defends it well.
Mcgowan controlling the pace.
Mcgowan passes to full mount! #T3#
Mcgowan controlling the pace for now.
Mcgowan wants to control the pace but Platsku is squirming around nicely.
Platsku is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Mcgowan controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Platsku slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Mcgowan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Platsku defends it well.
Mcgowan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Platsku avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mcgowan.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Art Mcgowan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Mcgowan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Platsku did well to prevent Mcgowan getting side control.
Mcgowan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Platsku knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Platsku can do anything to dispel that myth.
Platsku throws a strike from the bottom but Mcgowan passes into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Mcgowan decides to stand up, so the ref orders Platsku to his feet. #TD#
Mcgowan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Platsku bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
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!#CL#
Mcgowan moves into the clinch.
Mcgowan is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T1#
Platsku takes a knee to the side of the body.
Platsku is breathing heavily.
A frustrated look appears on Platsku's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD#
Mcgowan tightens his grip and picks Platsku up, before dumping him to the ground. Platsku manages to land in guard.
Platsku keeping moving, preventing Mcgowan from controlling successfully.
Platsku wants to control but Mcgowan passes easily into half guard.
Mcgowan passes to side control. #SU#
Mcgowan stands up and beckons Platsku to his feet. #T2##CL#
Mcgowan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Mcgowan ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mcgowan no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Mcgowan managing to control the position.
Platsku won't allow Mcgowan to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Platsku is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mcgowan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mcgowan has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Mcgowan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Mcgowan is pushing down on Platsku's leg trying to pass to half guard. Platsku is fighting to maintain full guard but Mcgowan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mcgowan controlling the pace.
Mcgowan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Platsku defending well though.
Mcgowan moves into full mount! Platsku won't be happy about that!
Platsku can't escape the position.
#T4#
Mcgowan punching from mount but Platsku doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Platsku tries to hold on but Mcgowan postures up.
Mcgowan controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Mcgowan looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Platsku tries to lock up and control but Mcgowan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Art Mcgowan dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD2#
Platsku fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mcgowan to the ground. Platsku is now in Mcgowan's guard.
Mcgowan kicks Platsku off and gets to his feet. #CL#
Mcgowan closes the distance and clinches.
Mcgowan is pressed up against the cage. Platsku has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mcgowan down to the mat. Mcgowan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2#
Platsku drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Mcgowan manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Mcgowan breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Mcgowan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Mcgowan has picked Platsku up - he's going for a ride! Mcgowan dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Mcgowan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Platsku can do to turn this around?
Mcgowan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Platsku really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mcgowan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mcgowan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Platsku wants to control the action here but instead Mcgowan manages to pass to full mount! #T1#
Platsku avoids a series of strikes thrown by Mcgowan.
Platsku holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Mcgowan tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Mcgowan throwing strikes here but Platsku is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Platsku takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mcgowan controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Mcgowan is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Platsku has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Platsku!
Mcgowan wants to stand and escape but Platsku is having none of it.
Platsku trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcgowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Platsku throwing strikes but missing.
Mcgowan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Platsku manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Mcgowan advances position into side control!
Platsku tries to buck Mcgowan off but Mcgowan is having none of it.
Platsku struggling a bit here.
Platsku gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T3##SUB#
Mcgowan looking to secure an arm triangle but Platsku defends it well.
Mcgowan misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Mcgowan misses with a head shot.
Mcgowan throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Rick Platsku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Platsku is desperately trying to improve his position but Mcgowan has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Mcgowan looking for a guillotine from mount but Platsku is having none of it. #T4#
Platsku avoids a series of strikes thrown by Mcgowan.
Mcgowan trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Mcgowan looking to secure an arm triangle but Platsku defends it well.
Mcgowan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Art Mcgowan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Art Mcgowan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mcgowan 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Art Mcgowan! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 29, 2020 |
#R1#
Grade blocks a head kick by Mcgowan.
Mcgowan has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Grade is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A punch combination from Grade misses. #CL2#
Mcgowan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mcgowan stalling the fight.
Mcgowan tries to pull guard but Grade holds him up against the cage and eventually Mcgowan drops back down to his feet.
Mcgowan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Grade smiles and moves away.
Grade loses concentration momentarily and Mcgowan pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Grade crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Mcgowan finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Art Mcgowan! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tannenbaum takes a swing at Mcgowan's ribcage but misses.
Mcgowan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tannenbaum looks to throw the jab but Mcgowan is out of range. #TD#
Mcgowan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tannenbaum trying to control from the bottom.
Tannenbaum is positioning himself well to prevent Mcgowan advancing to mount.
Mcgowan prevents Tannenbaum from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgowan is taking a breather. Tannenbaum says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T1##SU#
Mcgowan decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Tannenbaum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mcgowan moves away.
A slow jab from Tannenbaum misses its intended target.
Mcgowan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mcgowan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tannenbaum as he avoids it easily.
Tannenbaum thows a left - swing and a miss!
Klaus Tannenbaum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tannenbaum cracks a nice hook into Mcgowan's ribs.
Mcgowan ducks under a wild hook from Tannenbaum.#CL2#
Tannenbaum takes the fight into the clinch.
Tannenbaum working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Tannenbaum swings wildly with an uppercut but Mcgowan uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Mcgowan decides to pull guard.
Tannenbaum slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mcgowan keeping full guard, as Tannenbaum tries to pass.
Mcgowan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tannenbaum is looking to work some ground and pound but Mcgowan has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tannenbaum accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tannenbaum controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Mcgowan throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Tannenbaum looking to sit in guard and control but Mcgowan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Tannenbaum has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mcgowan postures up.
Tannenbaum looking for a sweep. Not yet Tannenbaum, not yet.
Tannenbaum trying to keep a closed guard but Mcgowan is proving a slippery customer.
Tannenbaum keeping moving, preventing Mcgowan from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tannenbaum holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tannenbaum tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mcgowan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tannenbaum swivels and escapes.#CL#
Mcgowan moves into the clinch successfully.
Tannenbaum lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tannenbaum misses with some punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcgowan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Art Mcgowan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Tannenbaum fails to land.
Mcgowan tries to stall but Tannenbaum uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tannenbaum swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klaus Tannenbaum dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Mcgowan swats away the attempt to clinch by Tannenbaum.
Mcgowan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tannenbaum.
Tannenbaum moves to clinch but Mcgowan breaks away
and Tannenbaum takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Klaus Tannenbaum has been cut.
Tannenbaum dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mcgowan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tannenbaum.
Mcgowan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tannenbaum.
Some wild striking there from Mcgowan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgowan shoots in for a double leg but Tannenbaum sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mcgowan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tannenbaum circles away.
Tannenbaum throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tannenbaum throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mcgowan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Art Mcgowan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Tannenbaum is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A big left from Tannenbaum misses.
Mcgowan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tannenbaum avoids it really well and circles away.
Tannenbaum is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mcgowan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CL2#
Tannenbaum pushes Mcgowan up against the cage in a clinch.
Mcgowan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tannenbaum looking to stall.
Tannenbaum controlling the action here for a moment.
#T2#
Tannenbaum gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mcgowan.
Mcgowan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tannenbaum trying to stall but Mcgowan improves his position.
Our sources have told us that Mcgowan has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Tannenbaum slows down the pace here.
Tannenbaum misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tannenbaum fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tannenbaum.
Mcgowan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tannenbaum prevents Mcgowan from breaking the clinch.#T3#
Mcgowan avoids a wild elbow strike from Tannenbaum.
Tannenbaum dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tannenbaum misses with some punches.
Tannenbaum digs a right hand underneath Mcgowan's ribcage. Mcgowan let out a lung full of air as it connected.#TD#
Mcgowan has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Tannenbaum clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Tannenbaum trying to control but not successfully.
Tannenbaum is really stuck here.
Tannenbaum trying to control the action but Mcgowan just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Tannenbaum is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Tannenbaum wants to control his opponent's hands but Mcgowan gets his hands free. #T4#
Tannenbaum tries to roll but Mcgowan sticks to his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tannenbaum trying to control the hands but Mcgowan won't let him. #SUB#
Mcgowan is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Tannenbaum knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Tannenbaum for a finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klaus Tannenbaum showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Klaus Tannenbaum'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##CL2#
Tannenbaum gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tannenbaum swings wildly with an uppercut but Mcgowan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tannenbaum fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mcgowan can't break the clinch.
Tannenbaum misses with an elbow over the top.
Tannenbaum misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tannenbaum misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tannenbaum missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tannenbaum misses with a short punch on the inside.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Tannenbaum. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mcgowan as Tannenbaum tries to tie him up.
Tannenbaum misses with a body punch.
#TD#
Mcgowan ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mcgowan no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Tannenbaum has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1##SU2#
Tannenbaum gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Mcgowan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Klaus Tannenbaum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tannenbaum missing with a left hand there. Mcgowan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tannenbaum throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mcgowan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tannenbaum in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Tannenbaum misses with a straight right.
As Tannenbaum tries to get set, Mcgowan tries to push him back and clinch up but Tannenbaum manages to avoid the attempt.
A swing and a miss from Tannenbaum.
Tannenbaum misses with a hook. Mcgowan ducked under it nicely.
Tannenbaum scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mcgowan shoots in for a takedown but Tannenbaum shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Mcgowan moves into range and clinches up with Tannenbaum.
Mcgowan working hard to break the clinch.
Tannenbaum goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tannenbaum lands with a short shot to the head.
Mcgowan jumps guard but Tannenbaum turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
Tannenbaum fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tannenbaum lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mcgowan or not.
Tannenbaum lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mcgowan tries to break free but Tannenbaum pushes him back against the cage.
Mcgowan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mcgowan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mcgowan working hard to break the clinch.
Tannenbaum tries to stall but Mcgowan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mcgowan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Art Mcgowan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Mcgowan pulls Tannenbaum into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tannenbaum wants to pass the guard but Mcgowan is keeping the position.
Tannenbaum is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
Tannenbaum's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tannenbaum wants to control from the top but Mcgowan keeps moving.
Tannenbaum is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tannenbaum is continuing to stall.
Klaus Tannenbaum is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tannenbaum throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tannenbaum misses with a body shot.
Mcgowan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcgowan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tannenbaum.
Mcgowan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tannenbaum doesn't manage to clinch there - Mcgowan circles away.
Tannenbaum throws a lazy right hand but Mcgowan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Art Mcgowan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tannenbaum lands a nice hook to Mcgowan's body. Mcgowan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Klaus Tannenbaum comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tannenbaum 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klaus Tannenbaum! |
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Date: Oct 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tannenbaum moves in looking to clinch but Mcgowan pushes him off.
Tannenbaum lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mcgowan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Tannenbaum clinches.
Mcgowan is looking for a takedown.
Mcgowan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tannenbaum misses with a punch to the body.
Tannenbaum slowing the pace effectively.
Tannenbaum keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mcgowan's efforts to push away.#TD#
Mcgowan has Tannenbaum pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Mcgowan pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Tannenbaum tumbling to the mat - Mcgowan dives into Tannenbaum's guard.
Mcgowan 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.
Tannenbaum is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Mcgowan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tannenbaum's guard.
Mcgowan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tannenbaum wants to get back to full guard.
Tannenbaum is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mcgowan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tannenbaum is looking for a sweep. Mcgowan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mcgowan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tannenbaum trying to control here.
#T2#
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.
Mcgowan is taking a breather. Tannenbaum says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Tannenbaum wants to control but Mcgowan is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mcgowan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tannenbaum but Tannenbaum pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mcgowan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#It looks like Klaus Tannenbaum has been cut.
Mcgowan throws a head kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tannenbaum. Mcgowan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mcgowan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tannenbaum swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Art Mcgowan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good work by Tannenbaum as he checks the leg kick.
Tannenbaum tries to close the distance and clinch but Mcgowan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
Tannenbaum throws an off balance right hand
and Mcgowan counters with a right hand to the body.
Tannenbaum misses with an uppercut.
Mcgowan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mcgowan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mcgowan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mcgowan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mcgowan.
Tannenbaum throws out a counter right but Mcgowan avoids it with no problem.
Tannenbaum scores with the left hand. Mcgowan knows he should have avoided that one.
Tannenbaum tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mcgowan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tannenbaum with a hook.
Tannenbaum defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mcgowan.
Mcgowan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T4##CL2#
Tannenbaum rushes Mcgowan and presses him up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tannenbaum swings wildly with an uppercut but Mcgowan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tannenbaum leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tannenbaum throws a punch but it's blocked by Mcgowan.
Tannenbaum misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Mcgowan manages to pull guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tannenbaum accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mcgowan keeping moving, preventing Tannenbaum from controlling successfully.
Tannenbaum controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mcgowan has control of Tannenbaum's left arm, preventing Tannenbaum from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Klaus Tannenbaum will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Klaus Tannenbaum's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Mcgowan gets tackled into the cage by Tannenbaum. Tannenbaum maintains the clinch.
Mcgowan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mcgowan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mcgowan is trying to pull guard but Tannenbaum has him pressed against the cage.
Tannenbaum swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mcgowan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tannenbaum prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Art Mcgowan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tannenbaum lands with a short shot to the head.
Tannenbaum doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mcgowan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tannenbaum misses with a punch on the inside.
Tannenbaum fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tannenbaum is looking to control Mcgowan's arms but Mcgowan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tannenbaum has his back to the cage.
Tannenbaum is leaning against Mcgowan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tannenbaum can't find room to land a body shot as Mcgowan controls the action.
Tannenbaum prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T1#
Mcgowan is looking for a takedown.
Tannenbaum slowing the pace effectively.
Tannenbaum tries to throw a body punch but Mcgowan avoids it by throwing Tannenbaum back against the cage.
Mcgowan wants to get back to striking at distance but Tannenbaum won't allow it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD#
Mcgowan ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mcgowan no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Tannenbaum controlling from the top position.
Tannenbaum wants to pass the guard but Mcgowan is keeping the position.#SUB#
Mcgowan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2#
Mcgowan trying to strike off his back.
Tannenbaum looking to sit in guard and control but Mcgowan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Tannenbaum is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tannenbaum wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Tannenbaum had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mcgowan defends it easily.
Tannenbaum wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Mcgowan is looking to stand up but Tannenbaum won't let him.
Mcgowan preventing the sweep.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Tannenbaum seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Art Mcgowan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mcgowan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tannenbaum is looking to clinch. #CL#
Mcgowan takes the fight into the clinch.
Tannenbaum has Mcgowan pushed against the cage.#T4#
Tannenbaum misses with a body punch.
Tannenbaum throws a head punch that misses.
Tannenbaum throws a head punch that misses.
Tannenbaum misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Mcgowan.
Tannenbaum tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tannenbaum swings wildly with an uppercut but Mcgowan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tannenbaum throws a punch but it's blocked by Mcgowan.
Mcgowan prevents a body shot from Tannenbaum.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tannenbaum misses with the head strike.
#TD#
Mcgowan manages to pull guard.
Mcgowan is looking to stand up but Tannenbaum isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klaus Tannenbaum showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Klaus Tannenbaum's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Tannenbaum misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL2#
Tannenbaum darts in and clinches Mcgowan up against the cage.
Mcgowan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tannenbaum avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tannenbaum avoiding damage.
Tannenbaum misses with the head strike.
#TD#
Mcgowan gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Tannenbaum pushes Mcgowan off but Mcgowan dives into side control.
Mcgowan gets to mount! Tannenbaum was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Mcgowan throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcgowan avoids the attempt from Tannenbaum to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcgowan controlling from mount.
Art Mcgowan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Tannenbaum is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tannenbaum tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mcgowan sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Mcgowan punching from mount but Tannenbaum doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Mcgowan controlling his opponent.
Tannenbaum really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T2#
Tannenbaum wants to control but Mcgowan is having none of it.
Tannenbaum is looking to improve his position but Mcgowan isn't that keen on the idea.
Mcgowan content just to control the position here.
Mcgowan punching from mount but Tannenbaum doing a good job of avoiding damage. #T3#
Mcgowan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tannenbaum is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Tannenbaum avoids a series of strikes thrown by Mcgowan.
Tannenbaum is squirming around, avoiding Mcgowan's attempts to control the action.
Tannenbaum just holding on.
Tannenbaum is looking to improve his position but Mcgowan isn't that keen on the idea.
Klaus Tannenbaum is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Mcgowan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mcgowan prevents Tannenbaum from getting the reversal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcgowan thowing shots but they're missing.
Tannenbaum is working to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Art Mcgowan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tannenbaum has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Klaus Tannenbaum! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcgowan throws a head kick but Reece moves out of range.
Reece takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mcgowan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Reece counters with a takedown into side control.
Mcgowan can't do much from the bottom here.
Mcgowan is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Reece is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#SUB#
Reece looking to isolate an arm here. Mcgowan doesn't see it coming and as Reece extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Reece!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marckus Reece! |
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