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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 08, 2021 |
#R1#
McKilroy scores with a kick to the body.
McKilroy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Xxx as he avoids it easily.
McKilroy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Xxx tries to avoid it but McKilroy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Xxx to the ground. Xxx escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Xxx misses.
McKilroy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Xxx counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin McKilroy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xxx tries for a takedown but McKilroy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McKilroy shoots in but no luck this time.
Xxx shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKilroy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Xxx doesn't manage to clinch there - McKilroy circles away.
McKilroy misses with a takedown
and Xxx counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
McKilroy misses with the combination.
Xxx appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McKilroy is defended easily by Xxx.
McKilroy has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Xxx counters with a single leg into guard. McKilroy didn't expect that.
McKilroy uses the cage to get back to his feet.
McKilroy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Xxx counters with a right hand to the body.
McKilroy is breathing heavily.#T2#
McKilroy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Xxx swivels and escapes.
Xxx let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McKilroy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Xxx darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
McKilroy tries to kick Xxx off in order to stand up. Xxx Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McKilroy is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
McKilroy is not content to let Xxx control the position.
McKilroy is looking for a sweep.
Xxx wants to control but McKilroy is keeping him busy.
McKilroy regains half guard.#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.
McKilroy desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Xxx takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McKilroy is doing well to control the position and prevent Xxx from advancing to side control.
McKilroy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Xxx Xxx will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
No luck for McKilroy with that takedown attempt.
Xxx keeps the fight on the outside.
McKilroy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Xxx counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McKilroy thinking.
McKilroy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin McKilroy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McKilroy scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKilroy tries to clinch but Xxx moves out of range.
Xxx is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McKilroy with a body shot.#TD2#
Xxx closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McKilroy to the mat! McKilroy manages to get full guard.
Xxx wants to control from the top but McKilroy keeps moving. #T1#
Xxx has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McKilroy is proving hard to escape from.
McKilroy controlling Xxx's posture.
McKilroy'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.
Xxx has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
McKilroy working for submissions but it's allowed Xxx to get to half guard.
#SUB#
McKilroy looking for submissions off his back.
McKilroy is staying active underneath Xxx, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
McKilroy is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
McKilroy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Xxx counters with a left to the body. #CL#
McKilroy rushes Xxx and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McKilroy is looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McKilroy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Xxx.
McKilroy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T4#
Xxx looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McKilroy is trying to pull guard but Xxx has him pressed against the cage.
McKilroy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xxx's elbow.
McKilroy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Xxx walks away with a smile on his face. McKilroy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McKilroy throws a lazy head kick
and Xxx counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#TD2#
Xxx closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Xxx lands in his opponent's guard.
McKilroy manages to escape and get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xxx Xxx showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Xxx Xxx seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McKilroy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McKilroy shoots in for a double leg but Xxx sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Xxx throws a body kick that misses.
McKilroy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
McKilroy is looking to clinch.
McKilroy darts in looking for a takedown but Xxx gets double underhooks and turns McKilroy into the cage.
Xxx on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McKilroy misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKilroy prevents Xxx from breaking the clinch.
McKilroy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Xxx tries to break free but McKilroy pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
McKilroy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Xxx to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin McKilroy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
McKilroy lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Xxx scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but McKilroy manages to mount him!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McKilroy avoids the attempt from Xxx to control.
McKilroy prevents Xxx from getting the reversal.
Xxx wants to get back to his feet.
McKilroy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
McKilroy postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Xxx looks a forlorn figure.
#SUB#
McKilroy swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Xxx is now in McKilroy's guard. A big mistake from McKilroy there, giving up the dominant position!
Xxx tries to stand but McKilroy is controlling from the bottom.
Xxx trying to control but McKilroy is working from the bottom. #T3#
Xxx would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
McKilroy is controlling Xxx's posture.#ES#
McKilroy pushes Xxx off and scrambles back to his feet.
Xxx is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McKilroy rather than just go for the knockout.
McKilroy tries to clinch but Xxx is having none of it. #CL#
McKilroy pushes Xxx up against the cage in a clinch.
McKilroy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
McKilroy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Xxx avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Xxx has had enough of the clinch but McKilroy keeps him there for the moment.
McKilroy tries to pull guard but Xxx won't allow it.
McKilroy controlling the action here for a moment.
Xxx gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McKilroy.
Xxx Xxx is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McKilroy wants to take the fight to the mat but Xxx manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin McKilroy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Xxx 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xxx Xxx! |
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