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Event:
EMPIRE 3
Date: May 14, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Nordmarsson clinches up against the cage.
Nordmarsson is trying to force a seperation but McKinley has the dominant position.
McKinley taking a breather.
McKinley is trying to break the clinch but Nordmarsson is controlling him.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McKinley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nordmarsson's elbow. #BC#
Nordmarsson breaks from the clinch.
Nordmarsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
McKinley shoots in and gets a takedown into Nordmarsson's guard.
Nordmarsson pushes McKinley off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
McKinley tries to close the distance and clinch but Nordmarsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nordmarsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McKinley.
Nordmarsson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nordmarsson throws a right and a left that McKinley avoids nicely.
McKinley avoids a kick to the body.
Nordmarsson looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and McKinley decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nordmarsson's guard.
McKinley is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
McKinley working some strikes from top position.
McKinley won't allow Nordmarsson to get back to his feet.
Nordmarsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Nordmarsson, not yet.
McKinley postures up.
McKinley looking to pass the guard.
McKinley preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McKinley working some strikes from top position.
Nordmarsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McKinley.
Nordmarsson wants to sweep here but McKinley controlling him for the moment. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McKinley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nordmarsson is keeping the position for now.
McKinley preventing the sweep.
McKinley sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McKinley is looking to work some ground and pound but Nordmarsson has wrist control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
McKinley darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Nordmarsson moves into full guard.
Nordmarsson keeping full guard, as McKinley tries to pass. #T3#
Nordmarsson trying to control the position.
McKinley 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nordmarsson wants to sweep here but McKinley controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McKinley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nordmarsson looking to control.
We've been informed that McKinley has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
McKinley is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Let's hope that McKinley 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 decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
McKinley bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Nordmarsson's face as McKinley controls the position.
Nordmarsson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lee Nordmarsson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Nordmarsson swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and McKinley counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nordmarsson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes McKinley off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #CL#
Nordmarsson instigates a clinch. #BC#
Nordmarsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McKinley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nordmarsson lands a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nordmarsson throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and McKinley counters by clinching up. #BC#
Nordmarsson manages to break the clinch.
McKinley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee Nordmarsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nordmarsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
McKinley is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nordmarsson fails to land with a series of punches.
Nordmarsson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and McKinley counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T1#
Nordmarsson tries to get to full guard but McKinley has control of the leg.
McKinley throws a strike but Nordmarsson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
McKinley is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from McKinley.
Nordmarsson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McKinley sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nordmarsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nordmarsson 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.
McKinley looking to pass the guard.
McKinley's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nordmarsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#TD2#
McKinley is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nordmarsson's half guard.
McKinley is pressing down on Nordmarsson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nordmarsson is holding on for now.
McKinley stalling. #T3#
Nordmarsson trying to control from the bottom.
Nordmarsson wants to get back to full guard.
Nordmarsson has hold of McKinley's hands but McKinley slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nordmarsson is trying to get back to full guard.
Nordmarsson is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Still in half guard, McKinley seems content to control.
Nordmarsson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McKinley lands a nice short elbow.
McKinley looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nordmarsson taking some punishment here, with McKinley in his half guard.
Nordmarsson wants to control but McKinley is keeping busy.
Nordmarsson won't allow McKinley to pass to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Lee Nordmarsson will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Nordmarsson throws a leg kick but McKinley moved away.#TD2#
Nordmarsson gets caught flat footed, as McKinley shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McKinley is standing up over Nordmarsson. Nordmarsson looks to escape but McKinley dives into side control.
#REVR#
McKinley tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Nordmarsson is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks McKinley politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. McKinley prefers to stall for the moment though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes there by McKinley.#T1##SU2#
McKinley decides to stand back up.
Nordmarsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
McKinley drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nordmarsson defends it well.
Nordmarsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McKinley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nordmarsson misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
so McKinley counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
McKinley showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McKinley looking to pass the guard.
McKinley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McKinley connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
McKinley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McKinley with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McKinley is stalling in the full guard.
Nordmarsson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McKinley's guard. #REVR##T3#
Nordmarsson stopping the sweep attempt from McKinley.
Nordmarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but McKinley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McKinley looking for a sweep. Not yet McKinley, not yet.
McKinley is looking to stand up but Nordmarsson isn't so interested in that idea.
McKinley wants to hit a sweep here but Nordmarsson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for McKinley there!
McKinley tries to reverse the position but Nordmarsson maintains control.
McKinley tries to lock up and control but Nordmarsson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nordmarsson trying to control but McKinley is having none of it.
McKinley tries to lock up and control but Nordmarsson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Nordmarsson tries to control but McKinley wriggling away.
Nordmarsson controlling his opponent.
Nordmarsson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McKinley is looking to escape.
McKinley is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McKinley wants to control but Nordmarsson is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chad McKinley.
I think Nordmarsson 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Nordmarsson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 26, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by McKinley.
Lawris bucks up and tries to throw McKinley off but instead McKinley has got his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McKinley biding his time, controlling Lawris. #SUB2#
Lawris fending off the submission attempt from McKinley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
McKinley is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Lawris is defending well though. McKinley let's go of the attempt for now.#T1#
Lawris is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB2#
Lawris is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Lawris might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#ES#
Lawris is trying to shake McKinley off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! McKinley won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Lawris misses with a few strikes there.
#T2#
Lawris throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lawris misses with the combination.
Lawris misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lawris avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lawris tries to bum rush McKinley with a series of wild strikes but McKinley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McKinley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Lawris looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
McKinley is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Lawris presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McKinley working hard to break the clinch.
McKinley tries to stall but Lawris uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McKinley can't get the takedown.
#T3#
Lawris gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McKinley.
Ray Lawris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad McKinley.
McKinley has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lawris after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Lawris breaks from the clinch.
Lawris misses with a double jab.
Lawris throws a combination. McKinley tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lawris throws a left and a right that both miss
and McKinley counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Lawris drives through and clinches with McKinley against the cage.
McKinley tries for a takedown but Lawris manages to get underhooks.
Lawris prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T4#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lawris is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McKinley tries to break free but Lawris pushes him back against the cage.
McKinley is trying to pull guard but Lawris turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Lawris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lawris lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McKinley circles away quickly and effectively.
McKinley is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Some wild striking there from Lawris.
A nice combination there by Lawris.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lawris misses with a series of wild punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Lawris dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Lawris throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lawris fails to land the takedown.
McKinley tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lawris defends well and McKinley ends up having to push Lawris into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Lawris shoots in and bounces McKinley off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
McKinley kicks Lawris off and gets to his feet.
Lawris throws a one two combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lawris closes this distance looking for a takedown but McKinley circles away.
Lawris throws a right hand that McKinley ducks under and follows up with a left that McKinley also avoids with ease.
Lawris throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD2#
McKinley feints and as Lawris raises his hands in defense, McKinley changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lawris wriggles free and stands up.
Ray Lawris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
McKinley shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lawris manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T1#
McKinley looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chad McKinley has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
McKinley gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ray Lawris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD#
Lawris looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for McKinley!
McKinley throws Lawris to one side and escapes!
Lawris fails to land with a series of punches.
Lawris swinging wildly here.
McKinley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lawris circles away quickly and effectively.
Lawris swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and McKinley counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McKinley.
McKinley is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3##SU2#
McKinley decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Lawris looks to land a combination but McKinley avoids it well.
McKinley tries to counter with a clinch but Lawris shakes him off and moves away.
McKinley dives in and grabs Lawris's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lawris pushes down on McKinley's head and hops out.
Lawris fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Lawris. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
McKinley drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lawris trying to remain calm as McKinley controls from the top position.#T4#
McKinley lands a few punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Lawris's face as McKinley controls the position.
McKinley advances nicely into full mount.
McKinley controlling the pace for now.
McKinley working the ground and pound effectively.
Lawris taking shots to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chad McKinley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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#
Lawris misses with a few strikes there.
Some wild striking there from Lawris.
McKinley wants to counter the offense by Lawris and move into the clinch position.
McKinley stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
McKinley manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lawris on his heels. He'll look to pass Lawris's guard now, I'm sure.
McKinley is pushing down on Lawris's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lawris is fighting to maintain full guard but McKinley has managed to sneak the leg through.
McKinley not doing much here.
Lawris on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lawris tries to get out of the position.#SU2#
McKinley stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Lawris to get to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKinley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lawris looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McKinley is fending him off so far but Lawris persists. Nope, McKinley circles away and we're back to standing.#T1#
Lawris throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lawris misses with a wild combination.
McKinley is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lawris fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McKinley changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Lawris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McKinley.#TD2#
McKinley fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lawris sprawls well initially but McKinley persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SU2#
McKinley stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Lawris to get to his feet. #TD2#
McKinley fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lawris to the ground. McKinley is now in Lawris's guard.
Lawris wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and McKinley manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Well, if McKinley is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McKinley looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lawris with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Well, if McKinley is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
McKinley is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lawris! #T3#
McKinley controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
McKinley is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Lawris is surviving well by controlling McKinley's body position as best he can. #SUB2#
McKinley wants to finish this one by submission but Lawris is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from McKinley.
McKinley content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Lawris defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from McKinley. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McKinley controlling the pace for now.
McKinley wants to control the pace but Lawris is squirming around nicely.
McKinley lands a couple of good shots and Lawris has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
McKinley is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Lawris defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
McKinley controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chad McKinley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McKinley 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad McKinley! |
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