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Event:
SSSD 58: Frost/Cartwright
Date: Feb 19, 2022 |
#R1#
McKenna slips under a jab.
McKenna staying out of range there.
Widforss thows a left - swing and a miss!
McKenna looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Widforss is fending him off so far but McKenna persists. Nope, Widforss circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
McKenna closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Widforss to the mat! Widforss manages to get full guard.
McKenna pushes down on Widforss's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Widforss won't allow McKenna to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McKenna passes the guard and advances to mount!
Widforss is squirming around, avoiding McKenna's attempts to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widforss is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McKenna tries to control but Widforss wriggling away.
Widforss is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T1##SUB2#
McKenna jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Widforss manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Widforss is looking to regain half guard here but McKenna keeps moving and retains side control.
McKenna is looking to take a break and control but Widforss is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Widforss tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McKenna wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
McKenna tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McKenna has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
McKenna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Widforss keeps working.
Widforss's coaches at Crapollas Gym 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.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McKenna tries to move to mount but Widforss blocks the move with his legs.
Widforss holds on to McKenna's head and controls the position momentarily.
McKenna has knee on belly momentarily but Widforss bucks him off and regains half guard.
McKenna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Widforss keeps working.
Widforss controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
McKenna is trying to control. Widforss wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Widforss is looking for a sweep. McKenna is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Widforss is trying to maintain the position but McKenna is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Widforss misses with an uppercut.
McKenna fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Widforss looks to land a right hand but McKenna moved out of range.
McKenna shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Widforss counters with a nice body shot.
Tyres Widforss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donte McKenna.
Widforss swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No luck for McKenna with that takedown attempt.
McKenna uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Widforss.
Donte McKenna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
McKenna misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McKenna moves away from the strike by Widforss.
Widforss throws a body punch but McKenna moves out of range.
McKenna looks for a takedown but Widforss sprawls well.
Widforss stuffs the takedown attempt from McKenna. McKenna gets slowly back to his feet.
McKenna shoots for a takedown but Widforss saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McKenna tries for a takedown but Widforss sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McKenna shoots for a takedown but Widforss saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McKenna looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Widforss is fending him off so far but McKenna persists. Nope, Widforss circles away and we're back to standing.
McKenna looks winded!
Widforss throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McKenna tries for a takedown but Widforss circles away easily
letting Widforss counter with a right hand.
Widforss cracks McKenna with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McKenna tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Widforss swivels and escapes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyres Widforss dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
McKenna misses with a takedown attempt - Widforss sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Widforss misses with a hook. McKenna ducked under it nicely.
Widforss defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McKenna.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McKenna.
Tyres Widforss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donte McKenna.
McKenna has his takedown stuffed
and Widforss connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Widforss waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McKenna.
Widforss connects with a jab.
McKenna shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Widforss as he jumps to the side.
It looked like Widforss was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McKenna.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKenna takes a jab right on the kisser.
Widforss throws a body punch but McKenna moves out of range.
McKenna goes for a double leg but Widforss avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Widforss continues to drive forward.
McKenna bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McKenna uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Widforss.#T1#
Widforss looks to throw the jab but McKenna is out of range.
McKenna feints the counter takedown.
McKenna has his takedown stuffed
and McKenna takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Widforss stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Widforss wants it to stay on the feet.
A quick step to the side and Widforss tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Widforss stuffs the takedown attempt from McKenna. McKenna gets slowly back to his feet.
McKenna is breathing heavily.
McKenna with a lazy takedown attempt
and Widforss counters with a stiff right hand.
Widforss throws an overhand right that lands on McKenna's shoulder, as McKenna tries to avoid the shot.
McKenna changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McKenna tries for a takedown but Widforss circles away easily
and Widforss counters with a nice uppercut.
Widforss looks to score with a jab to the body but McKenna is just out of range.
No luck for McKenna with that takedown attempt.
McKenna takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McKenna fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by McKenna or perhaps it was just good defense by Widforss, which made it look bad. #T2#
McKenna shoots in looking for a takedown. Widforss tries to sprawl out of it but McKenna keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Widforss manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McKenna misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McKenna fails to land the takedown.
Widforss is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McKenna can do to turn this around?
Widforss scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McKenna takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McKenna shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Widforss counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Widforss ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McKenna moves away.
McKenna changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Widforss tries to avoid it but McKenna manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Widforss to the ground. Widforss escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Widforss throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McKenna shoots in for a takedown but Widforss shows good takedown defense.
An attempted straight right counter from Widforss misses the target.#T3#
McKenna fails with a takedown attempt.
McKenna gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Widforss cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Widforss scores with a decent looking hook.
Widforss fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McKenna manages to avoid it.
McKenna drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Widforss defends it well.
McKenna slips under a jab.
McKenna uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Widforss.
McKenna tries to score a power double leg takedown but Widforss sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McKenna somewhat.
The fighters circling - Widforss throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McKenna misses with a takedown attempt
and Widforss counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McKenna fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Widforss swings for the body but McKenna moves out of range.
And McKenna tries to counter it with a takedown but Widforss pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Widforss missing with a left hand there. McKenna was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Widforss ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice uppercut there from Widforss.
McKenna fails with a takedown attempt.
McKenna looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Widforss is fending him off so far but McKenna persists. Nope, Widforss circles away and we're back to standing.
Widforss swings for the body but McKenna moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Widforss misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McKenna.
Widforss swings for the body but McKenna moves out of range.
McKenna fails to land the takedown.
McKenna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McKenna throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Widforss's waist but Widforss gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McKenna off to one side.
McKenna with a poor takedown
letting Widforss counter with a right hand.
Widforss is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McKenna.
Widforss just misses with a punch to the body.
Widforss misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyres Widforss dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
McKenna looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Widforss is fending him off so far but McKenna persists. Nope, Widforss circles away and we're back to standing.
McKenna dives in for a single leg takedown but Widforss sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A quick step to the side and Widforss tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Widforss throws a jab when McKenna was well out of range.
McKenna uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Widforss.
McKenna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Widforss throws a big shot that misses.
McKenna defending well as Widforss loads up on a big left hand.
Widforss stuffs the takedown.
Tyres Widforss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donte McKenna.
Widforss throws a hook but McKenna avoids it easily.
McKenna tries for a takedown but Widforss sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It looked like Widforss was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McKenna.
McKenna shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Widforss counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widforss throws a body punch but McKenna moves out of range.
McKenna takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McKenna bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Widforss keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Widforss just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
McKenna closes the distance and clinches up with Widforss, looking for a takedown. McKenna pushes Widforss against the cage but Widforss circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tyres Widforss is winning the standup battle so far.
Widforss misses the jab.
McKenna fails with a takedown attempt.
McKenna shoots in but no luck this time.
Good shot there by Widforss.
Widforss scores with a hook to the body. McKenna takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice takedown defense from Widforss. No joy for McKenna on that attempt.
Widforss lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McKenna with a lazy takedown attempt
and Widforss cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Widforss looks to score with a jab to the body but McKenna is just out of range.
A slow jab from Widforss misses its intended target.
Widforss throws a shot from downtown. McKenna moves away and avoids it.
Widforss tests McKenna's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McKenna fails with the takedown
and Widforss counters with a left to the body.
Donte McKenna has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyres Widforss is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Widforss lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McKenna tries for a takedown but Widforss sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Widforss was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Widforss throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McKenna sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Widforss.
McKenna bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from McKenna misses.
McKenna takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McKenna steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Widforss.
Widforss misses with a straight left.
McKenna tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McKenna shoots in for a takedown but Widforss shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McKenna avoids the body shot from Widforss.
McKenna slips under a jab from Widforss.
McKenna feints the counter takedown.
McKenna misses with an uppercut
and Widforss connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tyres Widforss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McKenna on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Widforss slaps away a takedown attempt from McKenna, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T3#
McKenna with a lazy takedown attempt
and Widforss counters with a right hand to the body.
Jab, jab by Widforss - just one landing.
McKenna has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McKenna misses with a takedown attempt
and Widforss counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Widforss does it's job there.
Widforss punishes McKenna's body with a nice straight punch.
McKenna tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Widforss defends well and McKenna ends up having to push Widforss into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McKenna throws a leg kick
and Widforss counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Widforss tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McKenna was well out of range. Poor timing from Widforss.
Widforss lands a body shot.
Widforss is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Widforss looks to land a left hand but McKenna moved out of range nicely.
Widforss comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McKenna shoots in but Widforss avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McKenna misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Widforss.
Widforss swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McKenna changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Widforss tries to avoid it but McKenna manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Widforss to the ground. Widforss escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T4#
Widforss misses with a body shot.
McKenna walks into a jab.
McKenna uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Widforss.
Widforss lands a slapping body shot.
McKenna takes one to the chin there.
McKenna uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Widforss.
McKenna dives in for a single leg takedown but Widforss sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McKenna.
McKenna uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Widforss.
A left lands for Widforss.
Widforss takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McKenna changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Widforss tries to avoid it but McKenna manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Widforss to the ground. Widforss escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Widforss sizes up McKenna with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Widforss throws a body punch but McKenna moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyres Widforss showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Widforss, 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:25
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:25
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyres Widforss! |
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Event:
SSSD 51: Kirin/Vurris 2
Date: Jan 01, 2022 |
#R1#
McKenna dives in and grabs Olives's left leg, looking for a takedown. Olives pushes down on McKenna's head and hops out.#TD#
McKenna shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Olives is looking for a sweep. McKenna is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Olives is looking to control McKenna's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Olives avoid being mounted?
McKenna trying to control the pace.
McKenna lands strikes from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Olives looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McKenna content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
McKenna tries to pass to full mount but Olives defends it.
McKenna passes the guard and advances to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Olives is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McKenna sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McKenna scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Olives?
McKenna sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McKenna seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Olives for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
McKenna has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee warns Olives that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
McKenna tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Olives looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Olives sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Olives looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McKenna content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Olives works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3##SUB2#
Olives working for a triangle but McKenna defends it easily.
McKenna not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Olives can't keep his opponent in guard - McKenna advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McKenna with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Olives looking for submissions off his back.
McKenna slows the pace down in 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.
Olives tries to get to full guard but McKenna has control of the leg.
McKenna is looking to advance position but Olives won't allow it.
McKenna seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
McKenna tries to pass to full mount but Olives defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McKenna passes to full mount!
McKenna controlling from the full mount.
Olives bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Donte McKenna dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
McKenna shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Olives's guard.#SUB2#
Olives is looking for a triangle here but McKenna uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
McKenna is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
McKenna is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Olives can do to turn this around?
Olives tries to improve position but can't.
Olives prevents McKenna from improving position.
McKenna advances to full mount.
Donte McKenna overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKenna tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
McKenna has control of Olives's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Olives regains control of the situation pretty easily.
McKenna controlling the pace for now. #T1#
Olives is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Olives is wriggling around trying to escape.
McKenna controlling from the full mount.
McKenna scoring with strikes but Olives is staying in there.
Olives is trying desperately to improve position.
McKenna controlling from the full mount.
McKenna'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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
This is a sustained period of stalling by McKenna.
Olives keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McKenna sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
McKenna with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Olives is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
McKenna sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McKenna looking to finish Olives with some ground and pound. This is bad for Olives!#SUB#
McKenna is working for a guillotine from mount but Olives frees his head quite easily.
McKenna prevents Olives from getting the reversal.
McKenna controlling from mount. #T4#
Further stalling from McKenna.
McKenna landing punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Olives bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB#
McKenna has his foot on Olives's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Olives works his way back into a safe position though.
Olives looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Donte McKenna dominated that second round.
That's time! McKenna's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
McKenna shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Olives as he avoids it easily.
McKenna looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McKenna shoots for a double leg takedown but Olives sprawls well. He's pushed McKenna's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Olives slaps away a takedown attempt from McKenna, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donte McKenna. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
McKenna gets a double leg takedown into Olives's guard.#SUB2#
Olives is looking for a triangle but McKenna pushes his legs off easily.
Olives trying to control the position.
McKenna pushing down on Olives's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olives wants to improve his position but McKenna is controlling well.
McKenna not doing much here.
McKenna looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1#
McKenna controlling the action here.
Olives gets full guard.
Olives can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McKenna controls the pace.
McKenna pushing down on Olives's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Olives won't allow McKenna to pass to mount.
Olives is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McKenna's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McKenna's back!
Donte McKenna is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
McKenna wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because McKenna is stinking the place up with his stalling.
McKenna just trying to survive but Olives is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
McKenna rolls, trying to escape but Olives keeps control of the position.
Olives is looking to control McKenna but McKenna is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Olives avoiding McKenna 's attempts to control his hands. #T3#
McKenna can't escape the position.
McKenna wants to control his opponent's hands but Olives gets his hands free.
You can see the frustration on McKenna's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Olives's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Olives gets his hands free as McKenna looks to control.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Olives's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
McKenna tries to break free.
Olives wants to control but McKenna is keeping busy.
McKenna rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
McKenna desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Olives is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McKenna manages to get to full guard.
McKenna controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Charlie Olives has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Charlie Olives.
I think McKenna has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donte McKenna!
During a confident post fight interview, Donte McKenna thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSSD 35: Trump/Fury
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
#R1#
McKenna shoots in and drives through. ST sprawls well.#TD#
McKenna gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McKenna trying to keep a closed guard but ST is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
McKenna had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. ST defends it easily.#SUB2#
McKenna is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. ST is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
McKenna has an active guard here but ST has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
ST is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
ST wants to work for an arm triangle but McKenna is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1#
ST passes into side control, despite McKenna's attempt to control the position.
#SUB#
ST tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no ST has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
McKenna is trying to improve his position.
McKenna is trying to control ST's posture but ST avoids it. #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.
ST working the ground and pound.
McKenna is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McKenna is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
ST is looking to take a break and control but McKenna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McKenna is trying to improve his position.#T3#
McKenna gets back to half guard.
ST working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
McKenna is trying to control but ST manages to pass to mount!
ST knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McKenna on the ground.
McKenna is working to get back to half guard.
McKenna is still trying to improve position.
ST in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
McKenna felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
McKenna is looking to improve his position but ST isn't that keen on the idea.
McKenna looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#T4##SUB#
ST looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
McKenna defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
ST lands with a hammerfist to the side of McKenna's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McKenna can't escape the position.
#SUB#
ST patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
ST is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
AU ST dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
McKenna fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with ST, pushing him back against the cage.
McKenna has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by ST after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
ST has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed McKenna clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB#
ST is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
McKenna looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKenna wants to escape the position.
McKenna trying to control but not successfully. #T1#
ST has the hooks in. McKenna is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
McKenna keeps trying to improve his position.
ST is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McKenna can do to turn this around?#SUB#
ST has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
McKenna trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
McKenna defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of ST's arms.
ST wants to control but McKenna is keeping busy.#T2#
McKenna tries to roll but ST sticks to his back.
#SUB#
ST looking to break McKenna's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. McKenna remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise ST will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
McKenna rolls, trying to escape but ST keeps control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
ST is persistently looking for the submission but McKenna is defending it well.
McKenna is keeping busy.
ST scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
#SUB#
ST working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T3##SUB#
ST has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
McKenna trying to control the hands but ST won't let him. #SUB#
ST looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
ST looking to break McKenna's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. McKenna remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise ST will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
McKenna trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
ST is persistently looking for the submission but McKenna is defending it well.
McKenna prevents ST from getting a body triangle.#T4#
ST is hanging on to McKenna's back as he tries to escape.
ST is trying to stick to McKenna's back but McKenna is turning into ST. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in ST's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by McKenna.
McKenna wants to control from the top but ST keeps moving. #SUB#
ST is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! McKenna has his hands clasped together but ST extends and breaks McKenna's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by ST.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). AU ST!
During a confident post fight interview, AU ST thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSSD 30: Kirin vs Nwaoge
Date: Aug 07, 2021 |
#R1#
McKenna moves out of range of the strikes.
Mc connects with a body shot that sends McKenna's belly button to the back.
Mc misses with a right hand #TD2#
and McKenna counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mc won't be happy with that.
Mc explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #CL2#
McKenna clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
McKenna lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#SUB2#
McKenna is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McKenna is controlling the pace.
Mc tries to kick McKenna off but McKenna keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1#
McKenna is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
McKenna is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
McKenna looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
McKenna is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mc sees it coming and defends easily.#T2##SUB2#
McKenna is trying to work for a kimura but Mc is defending well.
McKenna is trying to control the action in half guard but Mc is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
McKenna is working for a kimura but Mc is defending it quite comfortably.
McKenna stalling.
Mc knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McKenna on the ground.
Mc is trying to stand up here but McKenna is controlling him well.
McKenna is controlling the pace.
McKenna looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McKenna wants to take a breather but Mc is having none of it.
McKenna thows a huge punch but Mc dodges it nicely.
Mc slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mc is trying to keep McKenna in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McKenna sitting in guard here, content to control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Let's hope that McKenna 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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Donte McKenna dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McKenna.
Mc throws the left hand but McKenna avoids the punch easily.
Mc misses with a looping left.
McKenna blocks a head kick by Mc.
And McKenna tries to counter it with a takedown but Mc pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McKenna shoots in but no luck this time.
Mc scores with a hook.
We've been informed that McKenna has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
McKenna uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mc.
Mc misses with an uppercut. McKenna saw that one coming.
McKenna misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Konner Mc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donte McKenna.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mc looks to land a combination but McKenna avoids it well.
McKenna fails in his attempt to clinch.
McKenna closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
A left lands for Mc.
Mc scores with a head kick. McKenna tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
McKenna dodges the punch combination from Mc.
McKenna is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Good standup being displayed there by Mc as he connects with a hook.
McKenna tries to clinch there but Mc circles away.
McKenna avoids the head kick by Mc.
McKenna changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McKenna has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mc finds it's way round the side to connect with McKenna's head.
Mc throws the left hand but McKenna avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McKenna is defended easily by Mc.
Mc throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and McKenna counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mc is looking to escape.
McKenna trying to control the action but Mc is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
McKenna is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mc sees it coming and defends easily.
McKenna wants to pass the guard but Mc is defending well. #SUB2#
McKenna is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
McKenna maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Mc could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but McKenna has cracked it and Mc is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by McKenna!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Donte McKenna!
Konner Mc spoke after the fight, saying 'You'll do fucking nuttin! I've got your wife in ma DMs'. |
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Event:
SSSD 27: Neer vs Khalidovic
Date: Jul 17, 2021 |
#R1#
McKenna blocks the body kick.
Smart keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McKenna.
And Smart counters with a quick kick to the body but McKenna blocks it.
McKenna shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smart as he jumps to the side.
Smart motions for McKenna to come forward. Smart throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McKenna tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Smart lands with a kick to the temple. McKenna shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT#It looks like Donte McKenna has been cut.
Smart throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and McKenna counters with a takedown into side control.
Smart can't do much from the bottom here.
Smart regains half guard.
Smart moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McKenna is looking to pass into half guard but Smart pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Smart is in guard.#REVR#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McKenna is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
Smart working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McKenna's head.
Smart wants to control from the top but McKenna keeps moving.
Smart definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Smart tries to free his leg and advance position but McKenna is retaining full guard.
McKenna trying to control the position.
Smart advances position into side control!
Smart lands a decent elbow from side control.
Smart tries to advance to mount but can't.
Smart advances nicely into full mount. #T2#
Smart takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McKenna is squirming around, avoiding Smart's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Smart with the ground and pound from mount.
Smart lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
McKenna tries to lock up and control but Smart gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
McKenna tries to improve his position but Smart has taken his back! Smart has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will McKenna tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Smart pushes McKenna away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Edward Smart!
After the big win, Edward Smart made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Barry Bonds Performance Enhancers $110 160q Rec&St and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
SSSD 24: Cartwright vs Asprin
Date: Jun 26, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
McKenna looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McKenna accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hatham seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
McKenna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hatham looking to hit a scissor sweep but McKenna is one step ahead there.
Hatham manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McKenna manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
McKenna trying to keep a closed guard but Hatham is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKenna pulls Hatham in close to prevent any damage.
McKenna controls Hatham momentarily but Hatham frees himself. #SUB2#
McKenna looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1##SUB2#
McKenna had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hatham defends it easily.
McKenna is trying to control the position but Hatham postures up.
Hatham controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hatham trying to control but McKenna is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
McKenna is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Hatham rolls with it to try and escape but McKenna cranks on the arm and Hatham is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Donte McKenna! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Jab by Vajag.#CUT#It looks like Donte McKenna has been cut.
McKenna shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vajag wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Aktiv Vajag seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
McKenna scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2#
McKenna is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vajag has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Vajag's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vajag is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McKenna is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
McKenna is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Vajag looks calm but he's in trouble here. McKenna gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Vajag is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! McKenna lets go of the hold and Vajag can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Donte McKenna! |
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