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Event:
HFC16:Raynard vs Hattori
Date: Oct 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Geits throws a leg kick which misses McCann's front leg but catches the back leg as McCann tries to avoid it.
Geits misses with a double jab.
#TD2#
McCann manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Geits on his heels. He'll look to pass Geits's guard now, I'm sure.
Geits looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Geits not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SU2#
McCann stands up from guard. Let's bang!
McCann has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Geits.
McCann avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Geits looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
McCann moves into the clinch.
McCann lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McCann leaning against his opponent.
#TD2#
McCann pulls guard effortlessly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Geits pushes down on McCann's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Geits lands a nice short elbow.
McCann blocking the ground and pound attempt from Geits. #T1##SUB#
Geits is trying to work for a kimura but McCann is defending well.
McCann is refusing to be controlled, as Geits sits in half guard.
Geits tries to pass to full mount but McCann defends it.
Geits is trying to control the action in half guard but McCann is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McCann taking some punishment here, with Geits in his half guard.
Geits throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Geits throws a strike but McCann avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T2##SUB#
Geits postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McCann is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Geits, into his guard. #REVB#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Geits holds on and takes a little breather.
McCann must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McCann preventing the sweep.
Geits has his hands on McCann's head, controlling the position.
McCann postures up.
McCann controlling from the top position.
Geits pulls McCann in to control the position. #T3#
McCann won't allow Geits to get back to his feet.
McCann advances position into side control!#SU2#
McCann decides to stand back up. McCann steps back and let's Geits get back to his feet.
Geits shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McCann pinned against the cage. McCann gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McCann swats away the attempt to clinch by Geits.
McCann connects with a good right hand that stumbles Geits. Geits circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Geits looks to land a body kick but McCann moved away.
Geits shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McCann sprawls well. McCann wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Geits gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
Nice body kick from McCann.
Geits darts in looking for a takedown but McCann gets double underhooks and turns Geits into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pasha Geits. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
McCann breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Geits misses with a low kick.
Geits fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McCann has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A head kick misses from McCann.
Geits fails to land with a series of punches.
Geits throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McCann's waist but McCann gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Geits off to one side.
Geits throws a nice looking combination but McCann bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Geits is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
McCann clinches. #TD2#
McCann gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Geits regains guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Geits manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
McCann creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Geits's defenses. #TD2#
McCann has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Geits uses from the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jock McCann dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
McCann has Geits up against the cage in a clinch.
McCann lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McCann just misses with a elbow thrown towards Geits's brow.
Nice elbow from McCann.
Geits can't break the clinch.
Geits tries to score a body lock takedown but McCann shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Geits jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McCann walks away with a smile on his face. Geits gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Geits misses with a few strikes there.
Geits scores with a decent looking hook.
McCann misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Geits.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCann looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Geits connects with a leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Geits is defended easily by McCann.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pasha Geits. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##CL2#
McCann drives through and clinches with Geits against the cage.
McCann lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD2#
McCann successfully pulls guard.
Geits looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Geits postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Geits throws an elbow that misses. McCann uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Geits's guard. Nice move by McCann!#REVB#
McCann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Geits swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCann seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2#
McCann prevents Geits from getting back to his feet.
McCann is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Geits is looking to stand up but McCann isn't so interested in that idea.
Geits trying to control the position here.
Geits looking for a sweep. Not yet Geits, not yet.
Geits striking off his back but it's not causing McCann any problems.
Geits trying to keep a closed guard but McCann is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
McCann not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McCann misses with a looping right.#CL2#
McCann forces Geits back against the cage and clinches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McCann obliges.
Geits tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McCann avoids it.
Geits tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McCann just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
McCann escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCann throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Geits scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Geits throws a nice looking combination but McCann bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McCann with the counter takedown but Geits avoids it easily.
Geits tries to clinch up.
McCann was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#TD#
McCann gets caught flat footed, as Geits shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McCann has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCann preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Geits trying to control but McCann is working from the bottom.
Geits throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Geits has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McCann utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Geits looking to sit in guard and control but McCann gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Geits not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Geits is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Geits wants to stand and escape but McCann is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jock McCann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Geits shoots in but McCann avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
McCann instigates a clinch. #BC2#
McCann escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Geits shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McCann manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
McCann looking to hit a scissor sweep but Geits is one step ahead there.
Geits stands and throws McCann's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geits is working McCann over with some ground and pound from side control.
Geits trying to control the position but McCann is working away.
McCann is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1#
McCann keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McCann keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McCann wants to get back to full guard.
Geits is keen to just control but McCann is a slippery customer.
Geits looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Geits looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Geits is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Geits landing punches.
McCann slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Geits slips a nice elbow through McCann's hands, connecting with McCann's forehead.
McCann takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Geits thows a huge punch but McCann dodges it nicely.
Geits trying to control the action but McCann is working from the bottom.
Geits prevents McCann from improving his position.
Geits wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCann keeps working.
Geits is just content to waste time from the top position. McCann takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Geits looking to sit in guard and control but McCann gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T3#
Geits is trying to keep McCann in close.
Geits looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #ES#
Geits has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. McCann has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD2#
McCann gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McCann in particular looking to stall.
Geits makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Geits.#SUB#
Geits has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. McCann is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Geits.
Pasha Geits has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
McCann 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.
Geits sneaks back into half guard.
Geits is trying to stand up here but McCann is controlling him well.
McCann throwing shots but Geits is blocking nicely.
Geits trying to hold on to McCann's head to control him but McCann postures up.
#SUB#
Geits looking for submissions off his back.
Jock McCann is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McCann takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pasha Geits showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McCann 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jock McCann!
After the fight, Jock McCann was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
HFC 10:Night Champions
Date: Sep 10, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Raynard closes the distance and clinches.
Raynard tries a body shot but McCann blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Raynard.
Raynard lands a hook that snaps the head of McCann backwards.
McCann misses with a punch to the body.
Raynard misses with a punch to the body.
Raynard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
McCann breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McCann throws a head kick that misses
letting Raynard counter with a right hand. #CL#
Raynard closes the distance and clinches.
Raynard stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Raynard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McCann tries to throw a body punch but Raynard avoids it by throwing McCann back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Raynard.
Raynard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raynard is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Raynard lands a body shot in the clinch.
Raynard lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raynard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McCann backwards. #T1#
McCann tries to pull guard but Raynard holds him up against the cage and eventually McCann drops back down to his feet.
McCann is looking to control Raynard's arms but Raynard gets an underhook and turns him. Now McCann has his back to the cage.
Raynard lands a nice uppercut.
McCann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Raynard.
Raynard tries to throw a body punch but McCann avoids it by throwing Raynard back against the cage.
Raynard lands with a right to the head. #ROC#McCann is rocked!
McCann lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Raynard backwards.
A short body shot lands from Raynard as the two fighters clinch.
Raynard lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McCann looks winded!
Raynard lands a right hand that snaps the head of McCann backwards.
McCann blocks a body shot from Raynard.
Raynard is working McCann over against the cage.
McCann blocks a body shot from Raynard.
A short right from Raynard on the inside.
Raynard lands a shot to the body.
Raynard lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good body shot from Raynard.
#T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Raynard.
McCann is still on wobbly legs! Can Raynard finish him?
Still in the clinch, Raynard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Raynard will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McCann up against the cage.
Raynard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Raynard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Raynard pushes McCann back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Raynard.
Raynard leaning his opponent against the cage.
Raynard lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McCann.
McCann takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Raynard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McCann tries to score a body lock takedown but Raynard shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Raynard lands with a left to the head.
Raynard pushes McCann back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Raynard stalling the fight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Raynard.#T3#
Raynard lands a nice uppercut.
Raynard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McCann backwards.
Raynard lands a right hand that snaps the head of McCann backwards.
Raynard lands a left hand that snaps the head of McCann backwards.
Raynard will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McCann up against the cage.
Raynard lands a body shot.
Raynard presses McCann against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McCann's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Raynard is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Raynard gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Raynard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McCann backwards.
A short uppercut from Raynard. #BC2#
McCann breaks the clinch.
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!#CL#
Raynard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Raynard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Raynard lands with a left to the head.
A body shot lands from Raynard.
Raynard unloads with a big right hand that wobbles McCann! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Raynard is unloading with more strikes now! McCann drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marlon Raynard!
Marlon Raynard is the new welterweight champion! |
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Event:
HFC 6:Patterson vs Raynard
Date: Aug 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Morgan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Morgan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McCann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McCann throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch combination from McCann misses.
Morgan tries to counter by clinching up but McCann breaks away and moves out of range.
McCann pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Morgan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McCann pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McCann avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL2#
McCann closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of stalling here from Morgan.
Morgan misses with a punch to the body.
McCann is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Morgan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Morgan wants to get back to striking at distance but McCann won't allow it.
#T1##TD#
Morgan turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Morgan manages to end up in side control.
McCann dodges the ground and pound from Morgan.
McCann manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
McCann seems to be looking for submissions.
McCann is looking to advance position but Morgan won't allow it.
Morgan is looking to improve his position.
Morgan pushes McCann off looking to stand but McCann dives back in and keeps control.
Morgan is trying to maintain the position but McCann is very close to passing his half guard.#SU2#
McCann decides to return to a standing position. #T2##CL2#
McCann clinches up with Morgan and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
McCann's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McCann throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morgan fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Morgan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Morgan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
McCann tries to buck Morgan off but Morgan is having none of it.
Morgan scores with punches from side control. #SUB#
Morgan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McCann knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McCann sneaks back into half guard.#T3#
McCann moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Morgan is in close to McCann's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McCann is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Morgan postures up in McCann's guard and throws a big left but McCann blocks it. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Morgan wants to get up but he can't break McCann's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Morgan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McCann looking to control.
#ES2#
McCann scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#CL2#
McCann rushes Morgan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McCann creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
McCann has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Morgan uses from the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jock McCann dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Morgan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McCann.
Morgan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McCann's waist but McCann gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Morgan off to one side.
McCann dodges the punch combination from Morgan.
McCann looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Dan Morgan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Morgan. No joy for McCann on that attempt.
McCann misses with a straight right.
Morgan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Morgan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McCann avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Morgan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCann defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Morgan.
Horrible takedown attempt by Morgan or perhaps it was just good defense by McCann, which made it look bad.
McCann wants to counter with a clinch but Morgan pushes him away.
Morgan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McCann avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Morgan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McCann is looking to clinch but Morgan is avoiding it.
#CL2#
McCann takes the fight into the clinch.
McCann trying to land knees to the body.
McCann working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McCann tries a body shot but Morgan blocks it.
#TD#
Morgan works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
McCann has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Morgan off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice inside leg kick there by McCann. That's going to slow Morgan down. #T2#
McCann dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCann pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
McCann closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
McCann breaks the clinch.
McCann misses the shot to the body.
Morgan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McCann defends well and Morgan ends up having to push McCann into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McCann is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McCann lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McCann.
McCann jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Morgan walks away with a smile on his face. McCann gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Morgan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McCann.
McCann throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Morgan's head.
Morgan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCann.
#T3#
Morgan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McCann tries to clinch there but Morgan circles away.
Morgan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McCann is fending him off so far but Morgan persists. Nope, McCann circles away and we're back to standing.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McCann - that will leave a mark!
#TD#
Morgan gets a takedown into half guard.
Morgan working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on McCann's thigh. McCann counters though and makes it back to full guard.
McCann managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morgan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCann is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but McCann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morgan has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McCann is proving hard to escape from.
Morgan passes McCann's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Morgan wants to control but McCann is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jock McCann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Morgan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McCann swivels and escapes.
Morgan has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McCann.
Morgan closes this distance looking for a takedown but McCann circles away.
McCann shoots in but Morgan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Morgan misses its target.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCann. Morgan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McCann as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Morgan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
McCann clinches up with Morgan and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McCann avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McCann lands a body punch. #BC2#
McCann escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Morgan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McCann manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
McCann looking to control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
McCann is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Morgan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McCann avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McCann wants to sweep here but Morgan controlling him for the moment.
McCann looking to control.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McCann keeping moving, preventing Morgan from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jock McCann seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCann fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
McCann clinches up against the cage.
McCann comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McCann is trying to drag Morgan to the mat but Morgan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McCann leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC#
Morgan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morgan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McCann tries to avoid it but Morgan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McCann to the ground. McCann escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Morgan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McCann's guard.#T3#
Morgan trying to control but McCann is working from the bottom.
Dan Morgan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McCann looking to control.
Morgan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Morgan is looking to advance position but McCann won't allow it. #SUB#
McCann is defending against the submission attempts here by Morgan.
Morgan missing with some ground and pound from the 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.
McCann is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Morgan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McCann is looking for a sweep. Morgan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dan Morgan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCann gets back to full guard.
Morgan throwing strikes but missing.
Jock McCann is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morgan postures up in McCann's guard and throws a big left but McCann blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jock McCann.
I've got McCann winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jock McCann!
After the fight, Jock McCann was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
In defeat, Dan Morgan stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back and better than ever'. |
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Event:
HFC 2:Sage vs Valejo
Date: Jul 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Kozmas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCann.
McCann looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McCann misses with a two punch combination.
Good exchange - Kozmas coming out on top.
Kozmas looks to land a right hand but McCann moved out of range.
Kozmas throws a lazy right hand but McCann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCann pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD2#
Kozmas shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McCann's guard.
McCann has his feet on Kozmas's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCann shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kozmas as he jumps to the side.
Kozmas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kozmas looks winded!#CL2#
McCann gets tackled into the cage by Kozmas. Kozmas maintains the clinch. #TD#
McCann decides to pull guard. #T1##SUB#
McCann looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kozmas wants to pass the guard but McCann is keeping the position.#SUB#
Kozmas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kozmas being controlled here momentarily.
McCann tries to land a sweep but no joy. #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.
McCann is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
McCann 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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McCann takes a jab right on the kisser.
McCann slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McCann keeps Kozmas at a distance using the push kick.
Kozmas avoids the body shot from McCann.
Kozmas tries to close the distance and clinch but McCann swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McCann is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
McCann instigates a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on McCann - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T3##BC#
McCann escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCann sizes up Kozmas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kozmas takes one to the chin there.#ROC#Kozmas is rocked!
Nice sprawl there from Kozmas as McCann shoots in.
Kozmas is still on wobbly legs! Can McCann finish him?
Kozmas loads up on a big right hand but McCann slips the punch.
McCann gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kozmas seems to have recovered his senses.
McCann throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kozmas's head.
McCann and Kozmas are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. McCann throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Kozmas into next week! Ooooh that was huge! McCann knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jock McCann!
Jock McCann spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 01, 2022 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - McCann looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice leg kick from McCann, right into the meat of the thigh.
Scott scores with a body shot.
Scott stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McCann moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McCann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scott.
McCann throws a head kick that Scott semi-blocks.
Scott scores with a decent looking hook.
McCann takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC#McCann is rocked!
No luck for McCann with that takedown attempt.
McCann is still on wobbly legs! Can Scott finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scott tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCann was well out of range. Poor timing from Scott.
McCann seems to have recovered his senses.#KD#
Scott lands a big uppercut and McCann crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but McCann looks OK. Scott waves McCann back to his feet!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Scott! McCann is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Angus Scott! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Rowen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rowen wants it to stay on the feet.
Rowen with a poor takedown #CL#
and McCann counters by clinching up.
A knee to the head by McCann.
#CUT#It looks like Brendan Rowen has been cut.
McCann creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rowen's defenses.
McCann taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McCann stalling in the clinch.
Rowen fails to pull guard.
#BC#
McCann's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rowen throws a leg kick but McCann sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McCann attempts a counter takedown but Rowen avoids it well and moves away.
Rowen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jock McCann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brendan Rowen.
Rowen looks winded!#CL#
McCann moves into range and clinches up with Rowen.
Rowen tries to break free but McCann pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rowen is trying to break the clinch but McCann has him pressed against the cage.
McCann has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rowen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McCann stalling against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McCann obliges.#T1#
McCann is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
McCann's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Rowen gets tackled into the cage by McCann. McCann maintains the clinch. #TD#
McCann pulls guard successfully.
McCann looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rowen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
McCann manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#T2#
McCann avoids the head kick by Rowen.
#CL#
McCann forces Rowen back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
McCann jumps into guard, dragging Rowen to the mat.
Rowen won't allow McCann to sweep him here.
McCann is working hard here to advance position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McCann is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rowen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McCann showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3##SU#
McCann gets to his feet - Rowen follows without any prompting.
McCann slaps away a takedown attempt from Rowen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rowen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rowen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
McCann fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rowen, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
McCann breaks from the clinch.
McCann goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CL#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McCann moves into the clinch.
Rowen is pressed up against the cage. McCann has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rowen down to the mat. Rowen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
McCann clinches with his opponent.
#T4#
McCann tries to pull guard but Rowen won't allow it.
McCann managing to block the knees to the body from Rowen.
#BC#
McCann escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sloppy strikes from McCann. Those never looked like landing.
Rowen needs to keep his hands up - McCann had a free shot at his head there.#CUT#That has opened up Brendan Rowen's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCann's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McCann duly obliges.
Rowen is looking to clinch.
McCann throws a combination. Rowen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McCann tries a head kick but it misses.
McCann slaps away a takedown attempt from Rowen, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Rowen tries to keep at a distance but McCann has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rowen is trying to force a seperation but McCann has the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jock McCann dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brendan Rowen's cut.
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##CL#
McCann has taken the fight to the clinch.
McCann looking for a takedown.
Rowen tries to throw a body punch but McCann avoids it by throwing Rowen back against the cage.
Rowen is trying to break the clinch but McCann has him pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, McCann scores with a nice short uppercut.
McCann prevents the takedown attempt.
A right handed body shot lands from McCann.
A right hook to the body lands for McCann.
#BC#
McCann breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rowen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
McCann has Rowen up against the cage in a clinch.
McCann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rowen can do to turn this around?
McCann is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McCann content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T1#
Rowen is trying to pull guard but McCann has him pressed against the cage.
Rowen is breathing heavily.#TD#
McCann gets control of Rowen's arms and successfully pulls guard. McCann will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rowen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
McCann pushes Rowen off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Rowen fails with a takedown attempt.
McCann is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rowen.
Jock McCann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brendan Rowen.
Rowen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CL#
McCann closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rowen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McCann just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rowen wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC#
McCann breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2##CL#
McCann clinches up with Rowen and pushes him back against the cage.
Jock McCann has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
McCann breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
McCann gets a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCann can't get the takedown.
Rowen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McCann avoids it.
McCann is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rowen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McCann fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rowen tries to close the distance and clinch but McCann swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rowen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McCann defends well and Rowen ends up having to push McCann into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McCann shoots in for a takedown but Rowen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rowen unleashes a big counter combination but McCann bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
McCann has closed the distance and engaged Rowen in a clinch.
#BC#
McCann breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
McCann has taken the fight to the clinch.
McCann scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've been informed that Rowen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
McCann lands an elbow just above Rowen 's eye. #T3#
McCann lands a good knee to the midsection. Rowen won't want to take too many of those.
The referee is keeping an eye on McCann - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McCann lands a damaging elbow.
McCann changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rowen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rowen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brendan Rowen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCann tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rowen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McCann somewhat.
McCann doesn't manage to clinch there - Rowen circles away.
McCann tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rowen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McCann somewhat.
McCann avoids the head kick by Rowen.
#T4#
Rowen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McCann swivels and escapes.#CL#
McCann pushes Rowen up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
McCann manages to pull guard.
Rowen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McCann looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rowen is one step ahead there.
McCann controlling Rowen's posture.
McCann wants to stand but Rowen is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jock McCann dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brendan Rowen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rowen looks for a takedown but McCann sprawls well.#CL#
McCann clinches.
Rowen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
McCann's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rowen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McCann.
Jock McCann is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
McCann closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
McCann pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Come on McCann - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
McCann ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McCann no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #ES#
McCann has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Rowen off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T1#
McCann tries to clinch but Rowen is having none of it.
Rowen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
McCann moves into the clinch successfully.
McCann effectively controlling the action here.
McCann just leaning against Rowen, taking a breather.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rowen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McCann content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#TD#
McCann jumps into guard, dragging Rowen to the mat.
Rowen trying to control but McCann is working from the bottom.
McCann is adopting a defensive guard.
Rowen wants to control from the top but McCann keeps moving. #T2#
McCann lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Rowen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McCann. #SU#
McCann decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T3#
Some wild striking there from McCann.
Rowen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rowen wants to clinch up but McCann keeps it at a distance.#CL#
McCann has closed the distance and engaged Rowen in a clinch.
#TD#
McCann manages to pull guard.
#ES#
McCann has his feet on Rowen's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
McCann misses with a few strikes there.
McCann throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #CL#
McCann gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McCann makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCann changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rowen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rowen with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and McCann holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
McCann putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rowen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McCann slowing the pace effectively.#T4#
McCann gets underhooks to prevent Rowen's takedown attempt.
Jock McCann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brendan Rowen.
McCann is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rowen is trying to break the clinch but McCann has him pressed against the cage.
Rowen tries to pull guard but McCann forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
McCann manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rowen.#CL#
McCann gets a clinch.
Rowen takes an elbow to the temple.
Rowen tries to pull guard but McCann holds him up against the cage and eventually Rowen drops back down to his feet.
McCann effectively controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jock McCann showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McCann 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:26
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jock McCann! |
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