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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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