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Event:
Highland 160
Date: May 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Yourz lands a jab to the nose.
We've been told by Bird's head coaches at Milkys Cave that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bird missing with a left hand there. Yourz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bird shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yourz as he jumps to the side.
Bird closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yourz circles away.#CL2#
Yourz instigates a clinch.
Yourz creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bird's defenses.
Bird tries to break the clinch but Yourz is controlling the position.
Yourz lands a shoulder strike.
Bird can't break the clinch.
Bird tries to break the clinch but Yourz is controlling the position.
Bird is trying to break the clinch but Yourz is controlling him.
Bird is trying to break the clinch but Yourz is controlling him.
Yourz has Bird pressed against the cage, preventing Bird from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Yourz comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC#
Bird pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Yourz has managed to clinch.
Yourz prevents Bird from breaking the clinch.
Yourz lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Yourz.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bird can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Bird pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bird lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yourz circles away quickly and effectively.#T1##CL2#
Yourz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Yourz comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice left hand lands by Yourz.
Bird looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bird wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD#
Bird jumps guard and drags Yourz to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yourz 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.
Yourz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bird is keeping the position for now.
Yourz sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Yourz won't allow Bird to get back to his feet.
Bird controls Yourz momentarily but Yourz frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bird lands a jab-cross combination.
Love Yourz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Yourz instigates a clinch.
Yourz lands a damaging elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yourz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bird has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bird wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yourz has him pressed against the cage.
Bird is trying to force a seperation but Yourz has the dominant position.
Bird is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yourz.
Yourz looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bird wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yourz creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bird's defenses.
Yourz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yourz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bird is trying to break free.
Yourz lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Yourz lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Yourz.
Yourz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bird's efforts to push away.
Bird tries to break free but Yourz pushes him back against the cage.
Bird takes an elbow to the temple.
Bird looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bird takes an elbow to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yourz lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bird wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Yourz prevents Bird from breaking the clinch.
Bird is trying to break the clinch but Yourz is controlling him.#T4#
Yourz comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Yourz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bird backwards. #ROC2#Bird is rocked!
Bird wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yourz has him pressed against the cage.
Bird takes an elbow to the temple.
Oh Bird is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yourz throws a big uppercut that drops Bird! More strikes from Yourz and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Bird lies dazed against the cage as Yourz celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Love Yourz! |
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Event:
Highland 151
Date: Apr 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Bird shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Montgomery but Montgomery pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Montgomery has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bird looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Montgomery is fending him off so far but Bird persists. Nope, Montgomery circles away and we're back to standing.
Bird looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bird misses with a low kick as Montgomery jumps back.
Bird rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Montgomery moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bird throws a hook to the side of Montgomery's head but Montgomery sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Montgomery lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bird at a distance.
#TD2#
Montgomery closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Montgomery lands in his opponent's guard.
Montgomery looking to pass the guard.
Montgomery pushes down on Bird's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Montgomery in particular looking to stall.#T1#
Montgomery trying to control the action but Bird is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Montgomery is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bird doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Montgomery.
Bird is trying to escape back to his feet but Montgomery uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Montgomery staying calm.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Montgomery tries to move to mount but Bird blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
Montgomery working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bird knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Montgomery on the ground.
Montgomery in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bird is holding Montgomery down, trying to stall.
Montgomery remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #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.
Bird is trying to buck Montgomery off.
Montgomery wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bird keeps working.
Montgomery has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Montgomery looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Regal Montgomery dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Montgomery doesn't manage to clinch there - Bird circles away.
Conor Bird seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montgomery is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Montgomery drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Montgomery has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Bird!#SUB2#
Montgomery has isolated one of Bird's arms. Bird looking to fight him off but Montgomery twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Regal Montgomery!
Regal Montgomery seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Highland 143
Date: Mar 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Baldwin Conner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Baldwin Conner tries to clinch up.#CL#
Baldwin Conner closes the distance and pushes Bird back into the cage.
Good body shot from Baldwin Conner.
Baldwin Conner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baldwin Conner tries a body shot but Bird blocks it.
Baldwin Conner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bird blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baldwin Conner slows down the pace here.
Baldwin Conner keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bird's efforts to push away.
Baldwin Conner misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baldwin Conner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bird is trying to break the clinch but Baldwin Conner is controlling him.
Baldwin Conner working aggressively here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Baldwin Conner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bird tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Baldwin Conner smiles and moves away.
#T1##CL#
Baldwin Conner has closed the distance and engaged Bird in a clinch.
Baldwin Conner scores with a hook to the body.
Bird working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Bird's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bird tries to break the clinch but Baldwin Conner is controlling the position.
Bird blocks a body shot from Baldwin Conner.
A short right from Baldwin Conner on the inside.
Bird wants to get back to striking at distance but Baldwin Conner won't allow it.
Baldwin Conner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baldwin Conner stalling against the cage.
Bird wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bird is trying to break the clinch but Baldwin Conner is controlling him.
The referee calls for Baldwin Conner to work.
Baldwin Conner leaning against his opponent.
#T2#
Bird wants to break the clinch but can't.
Baldwin Conner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bird wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Baldwin Conner has him pressed against the cage.
Bird has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Baldwin Conner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bird wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bird tries to break free but Baldwin Conner pushes him back against the cage.
Baldwin Conner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bird wants to break free but Baldwin Conner has control.
Baldwin Conner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bird backwards.
Bird is trying to break free.
Bird wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Baldwin Conner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baldwin Conner has Bird pressed against the cage.
Bird has had enough of the clinch but Baldwin Conner keeps him there for the moment.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Baldwin Conner misses with a body punch.
#T3#
Baldwin Conner scores with a shot to the side of Bird's head.
Bird looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Baldwin Conner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bird can't break the clinch.
Baldwin Conner stalling against the cage.
Baldwin Conner has a couple of punches blocked by Bird.
Bird blocks a body shot from Baldwin Conner. #BC2#
Bird breaks from the clinch.
Baldwin Conner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bird swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bird moves out of range of the strikes.
Baldwin Conner scores with a nice right hand.
#CL#
Baldwin Conner gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bird wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bird can't break the clinch.
Bird wants to get back to striking at distance but Baldwin Conner won't allow it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Baldwin Conner - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Baldwin Conner has Bird pressed against the cage, preventing Bird from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4#
Baldwin Conner pushes Bird back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baldwin Conner.
Baldwin Conner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bird as Baldwin Conner tries to tie him up.
A frustrated look appears on Bird's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Baldwin Conner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bird backwards.
Baldwin Conner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bird is trying to force a seperation but Baldwin Conner has the dominant position.
Baldwin Conner lands a nice shot to the body.
Bird is trying to break free.
Bird working hard to break the clinch.
Baldwin Conner stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bird has had enough of the clinch but Baldwin Conner keeps him there for the moment.
Baldwin Conner pushes Bird back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Baldwin Conner lands a body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baldwin Conner.
Bird wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Baldwin Baldwin Conner dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Baldwin Conner has taken the fight to the clinch.
Baldwin Conner has Bird pressed against the cage, preventing Bird from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Baldwin Conner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baldwin Conner misses with a body punch.
Bird wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Baldwin Conner has him pressed against the cage.
Baldwin Conner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Baldwin Conner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A frustrated look appears on Bird's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Baldwin Conner.
Bird blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bird tries to circle away but Baldwin Conner has him pinned against the cage.
Baldwin Conner throws a head punch that misses.
Baldwin Conner tries to throw a body punch but Bird avoids it by throwing Baldwin Conner back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baldwin Conner has a couple of punches blocked by Bird.
Bird has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Baldwin Conner slowing the pace effectively.
Bird is trying to break the clinch but Baldwin Conner has him pressed against the cage.
Baldwin Conner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Birds head.
Baldwin Conner keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bird's efforts to push away.#T1#
Bird wants to break free but Baldwin Conner has control.
Baldwin Conner prevents the takedown attempt.
Bird wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Baldwin Conner has Bird pressed against the cage, preventing Bird from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bird's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Baldwin Conner cracks Bird with a nice body shot.
Baldwin Conner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Birds head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bird.
Baldwin Conner manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Baldwin Conner misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Baldwin Conner.
Bird working hard to break the clinch.
Baldwin Conner throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Baldwin Conner fails to land. #T2#
A left hand lands to the body for Baldwin Conner.
Baldwin Conner is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bird is keeping busy.
Baldwin Conner has Bird pressed against the cage, preventing Bird from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Baldwin Conner tries a body shot but Bird blocks it.
Bird is trying to push Baldwin Conner away but Baldwin Conner has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Baldwin Conner is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bird is keeping busy.
Baldwin Conner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bird tries to break the clinch but Baldwin Conner is controlling the position.
Bird has had enough of the clinch but Baldwin Conner keeps him there for the moment.
Baldwin Conner lands an uppercut.
Baldwin Conner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Baldwin Conner will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bird up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Baldwin Conner fails to land. #T3#
A frustrated look appears on Bird's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bird wants to get back to striking at distance but Baldwin Conner won't allow it.
Baldwin Conner keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bird's efforts to push away.
Baldwin Conner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Baldwin Conner.
Bird prevents a body shot from Baldwin Conner.
Baldwin Conner throws a punch but it's blocked by Bird.
Bird wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bird is trying to force a seperation but Baldwin Conner has the dominant position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bird as Baldwin Conner tries to tie him up.
Bird is trying to break the clinch but Baldwin Conner has him pressed against the cage.
Baldwin Conner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bird backwards.
Bird is trying to break the clinch but Baldwin Conner is controlling him.
Baldwin Conner can't find room to land a body shot as Bird controls the action.
Baldwin Conner throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Baldwin Conner is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bird is trying to force a seperation but Baldwin Conner has the dominant position.
Bird is trying to break free.
The referee is keeping an eye on Baldwin Conner - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Baldwin Conner has Bird pressed against the cage, preventing Bird from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Baldwin Conner trying to stall but Bird improves his position.
Baldwin Conner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Baldwin Conner prevents Bird from breaking the clinch.
Baldwin Conner is trying to maintain a safe position but Bird gets an underhook and turns Baldwin Conner into the cage.
Baldwin Conner misses with the head strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baldwin Conner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bird backwards.
Baldwin Conner lands a body shot in the clinch.
Baldwin Conner stalling the fight.
Baldwin Conner swings wildly with an uppercut but Bird uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Baldwin Baldwin Conner 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Baldwin Conner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Baldwin Conner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bird swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Baldwin Conner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Baldwin Conner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Baldwin Conner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bird can do to turn this around?
Baldwin Conner moves in looking to clinch but Bird pushes him off.
Bird misses with an uppercut
and Baldwin Conner counters with a straight right hand.
Baldwin Conner tries to bum rush Bird with a series of wild strikes but Bird uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Baldwin Conner tries to clinch up.
Baldwin Conner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice defenses there by Baldwin Conner.
Baldwin Conner's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bird under the eye.#CL#
Baldwin Conner clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Baldwin Conner lands a body punch.
Bird blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baldwin Conner pressing his opponent against the cage.
Baldwin Conner lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Bird is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Baldwin Conner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Baldwin Conner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bird backwards.
Baldwin Conner looking to slow down the pace here.
Bird blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bird wants to get back to striking at distance but Baldwin Conner won't allow it.
Bird looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Baldwin Conner lands with a short shot to the head.
Bird is trying to break free.
Bird is trying to push Baldwin Conner away but Baldwin Conner has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Baldwin Conner keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bird's efforts to push away.
Baldwin Conner has Bird pressed against the cage, preventing Bird from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Conor Bird has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baldwin Baldwin Conner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Good body shot from Baldwin Conner.
Baldwin Conner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Baldwin Conner fails to land.
Bird is trying to force a seperation but Baldwin Conner has the dominant position.
Bird wants to break free but Baldwin Conner has control.
A short uppercut from Baldwin Conner.
Baldwin Conner avoiding damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Baldwin Conner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bird backwards.
Bird tries to circle away but Baldwin Conner has him pinned against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baldwin Conner.
Baldwin Conner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bird is looking to break free of the clinch but Baldwin Conner has double underhooks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Baldwin Conner.#T3#
Baldwin Conner can't find room to land a body shot as Bird controls the action.
Baldwin Conner lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bird.
Bird working hard to break the clinch.
A body shot lands from Baldwin Conner.
Baldwin Conner dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Baldwin Baldwin Conner has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Baldwin Conner tries to work over Bird's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bird tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bird wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bird is trying to force a seperation but Baldwin Conner has the dominant position.
Baldwin Conner has a couple of punches blocked by Bird.
Baldwin Conner throws a punch but it's blocked by Bird.
Baldwin Conner working aggressively here.
A short right from Baldwin Conner on the inside.
Baldwin Conner stalls.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T4#
Baldwin Conner dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Baldwin Conner misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Baldwin Conner fails to land.
Baldwin Conner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Baldwin Conner stalling.
Bird wants to break free but Baldwin Conner has control.
Bird wants to get back to striking at distance but Baldwin Conner won't allow it.
Baldwin Conner keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bird's efforts to push away.
A short right from Baldwin Conner on the inside.
Bird lands an uppercut.
Bird wants a takedown but no success here.
Baldwin Baldwin Conner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor Bird.
Baldwin Conner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bird looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Baldwin Baldwin Conner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Baldwin Conner 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:25
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baldwin Baldwin Conner! |
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Event:
IFC 6: Masten vs Matthews
Date: Nov 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Mcintyre staying out of range there.
Mcintyre is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mcintyre slips under a jab.
Mcintyre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mcintyre gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bird.
Bird throws a hook to the side of Mcintyre's head but Mcintyre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mcintyre steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bird.
Bird misses with an uppercut.
Mcintyre steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bird.
Mcintyre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bird.
Bird attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mcintyre dodges the punch combination from Bird.
Mcintyre tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird connects with a right hand. Mcintyre shakes it off.
We've been told by Bird's head coaches at Rackz MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mcintyre with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bird to score with a decent uppercut.
Bird scores with a decent looking hook.#ROC#Mcintyre is rocked!
Bird fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Mcintyre square on the jaw! Damn, Mcintyre is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Conor Bird! |
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Event:
IFC 5-Heart vs Carter
Date: Oct 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Bird bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Alexander Igor has been cut.
Igor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Igor dives in for a single leg takedown but Bird sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Igor takes one on the button.
A lazy left from Bird finds it's target.
Bird throws a leg kick but Igor sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Igor tries for a takedown but Bird sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bird lands with an overhand left.
Bird jabs Igor right on the nose. Igor blinks but takes it well.
Igor closes the distance and clinches up with Bird, looking for a takedown. Igor pushes Bird against the cage but Bird circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Conor Bird has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Igor.
Igor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bird was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Igor checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Conor Bird seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Igor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bird pinned against the cage. Bird gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bird connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Igor momentarily.
#CUT#That has opened up Alexander Igor's cut even more.#KD#
Bird throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Igor tumbling to the canvas!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Igor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bird manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Bird is controlling Igor's posture.#T1#
Igor throws a big right hand that misses.
Igor trying to control the position from guard on top but Bird is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bird is looking to stand up but Igor isn't so interested in that idea.
Igor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bird wants to stand but Igor is controlling the position.
Igor is looking to work some ground and pound but Bird has wrist control.
Bird will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bird controlling the position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bird keeping moving, preventing Igor from controlling successfully.
Bird 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.#SUB2#
Igor drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Igor jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bird is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Igor is controlling him.
Igor trying to control the position from guard on top but Bird 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.#CL2#
Bird gets tackled into the cage by Igor. Igor maintains the clinch.
Bird tries to circle away but Igor has him pinned against the cage.#T3#
Igor keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bird's efforts to push away.
Bird tries to pull guard but Igor won't allow it.
Bird is trying to break the clinch but Igor has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Bird manages to break the clinch.
Nice jab there from Bird.
Bird lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT#The cut above Alexander Igor's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bird throws out a leg kick but Igor moves out of range and Bird only half commits.
Bird fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bird lands a jab to the head.
Bird misses with a head kick.
Igor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#KD#
Bird cracks Igor with a big right hand and Igor goes down!#ROC#Igor is rocked!#CUT#Alexander Igor's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Alexander Igor's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Conor Bird! |
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