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Event:
CC2: Devereaux vs. Viet Hu
Date: Aug 19, 2022 |
#R1#
McGregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gusfatsson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gusfatsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Gusfatsson.
Gusfatsson is trying to break the clinch but McGregor is controlling him.#TD2#
McGregor gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Gusfatsson pushes McGregor off but McGregor dives into side control.
McGregor landing a few strikes.
Gusfatsson's coaches at Cozad MMA London have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
McGregor taking a breather here. #SUB2#
McGregor tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gusfatsson prevents McGregor from moving into mount. #T1#
McGregor lands a decent elbow from side control.
Gusfatsson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
McGregor is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Gusfatsson struggling a bit here.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McGregor content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Gusfatsson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McGregor on the ground.
McGregor misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
My spies in PSE Elite $100 (16coaches) inform me that McGregor has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
McGregor scores with punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Gusfatsson's face as McGregor controls the position.
McGregor throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Gusfatsson works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
McGregor controlling the action here. #T3#
It looks like McGregor might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Gusfatsson pushes McGregor off looking to stand but McGregor dives back in and keeps control.
McGregor is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McGregor is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gusfatsson wants to improve his position but McGregor is controlling well.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McGregor is figuring out what he wants to do next.
McGregor working over Gusfatsson with some ground and pound. Gusfatsson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McGregor scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gusfatsson trying to control from the bottom.
McGregor passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gusfatsson!
McGregor lands a big shot there that rocks Gusfatsson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGregor controlling the position easily from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hamish McGregor dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Gusfatsson misses with a wild combination.
Gusfatsson throws a series of punches but McGregor avoids them all with ease.
Gusfatsson tries to clinch up#TD2#
and McGregor counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McGregor. #ROC2#Gusfatsson is rocked!
McGregor works over Gusfatsson with some ground and pound from guard.
Oh Gusfatsson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McGregor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGregor slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McGregor stands and throws Gusfatsson's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
McGregor has hold of Gusfatsson's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Gusfatsson tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - McGregor cranks the arm and Gusfatsson screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Gusfatsson, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Hamish McGregor! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Gusfatsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Reynolds has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Reynolds tries to close the distance and clinch but Gusfatsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alexander Gusfatsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reynolds dodges the punch combination from Gusfatsson.
Gusfatsson avoids the head kick by Reynolds.
Reynolds drops his hands momentarily and Gusfatsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Reynolds closes the distance and clinches up with Gusfatsson, looking for a takedown. Reynolds pushes Gusfatsson against the cage but Gusfatsson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gusfatsson throws a nice looking combination but Reynolds bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reynolds.
Gusfatsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gusfatsson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Reynolds connects with a looping right hand.
Gusfatsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reynolds moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
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!
Gusfatsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Gusfatsson misses with the combination.
Reynolds showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gusfatsson.
#T1#
Reynolds misses with a few strikes there.
Reynolds connects with an inside leg kick.
Reynolds ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gusfatsson moves away.
Gusfatsson lands a two punch combo.
Reynolds misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Reynolds shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gusfatsson looks to land a combination. Reynolds sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gusfatsson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gusfatsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reynolds tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gusfatsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reynolds misses with a body shot.
Reynolds tries to clinch there but Gusfatsson circles away.
Reynolds avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gusfatsson misses with a double jab.
Gusfatsson misses with a few strikes there.
No joy there for Gusfatsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T2#
Reynolds tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gusfatsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Reynolds thows a left - swing and a miss!
A combination from Reynolds does no damage.
A little feinted left hand from Gusfatsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reynolds looks winded!#TD#
Gusfatsson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gusfatsson lands in his opponent's guard.
Reynolds pushes Gusfatsson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Gusfatsson lands with an overhand left.#CL2#
Reynolds gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Reynolds can't break the clinch.
Reynolds wants to get back to striking at distance but Gusfatsson won't allow it.
Reynolds misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Gusfatsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gusfatsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T3#
Reynolds shoots in for a takedown but Gusfatsson shows good takedown defense.
Gusfatsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gusfatsson looks to land a combination but Reynolds avoids it well.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gusfatsson.
Gusfatsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reynolds is looking for the big counter here.
Gusfatsson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Reynolds backs up against the cage.
No joy there for Gusfatsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gusfatsson looks to land a combination. Reynolds sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A combination from Gusfatsson does no damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gusfatsson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Reynolds fails with an attempt to clinch.
A low kick lands for Reynolds.
#CL2#
Reynolds gets a clinch.
Gusfatsson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gusfatsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Gusfatsson manages to break the clinch.
#T4##TD#
Gusfatsson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Reynolds!
Gusfatsson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Reynolds taking punishment in the form of punches.
Reynolds regains half guard, as Gusfatsson was trying to land strikes. #SU#
Gusfatsson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gusfatsson stalks Reynolds and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Reynolds's face. Reynolds staggers backwards, shaken.
Gusfatsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gusfatsson looks to land a combination but Reynolds avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Gusfatsson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Reynolds slips a jab and a cross from Gusfatsson.
Reynolds is looking for the big counter here.
Reynolds showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gusfatsson.
Gusfatsson misses with a wild combination.
Reynolds dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gusfatsson. That did some damage!
Reynolds tries to close the distance and clinch but Gusfatsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gusfatsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Reynolds.
Reynolds avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gusfatsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gusfatsson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Reynolds back to the cage. Gusfatsson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gusfatsson throws a series of punches but Reynolds moves out of range.
Gusfatsson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromReynolds.#T1#
Reynolds wants to clinch up but Gusfatsson keeps it at a distance.
Gusfatsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reynolds can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Reynolds rushes Gusfatsson and presses him up against the cage.
Reynolds looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gusfatsson taking a breather.
Gusfatsson misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Gusfatsson breaks the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gusfatsson, as that shot connected.
A combination from Gusfatsson does no damage.
Gusfatsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Reynolds tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gusfatsson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Reynolds throws a head kick but Gusfatsson moves out of range.
Gusfatsson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Reynolds on the side of the head.
Gusfatsson misses with a double jab.
Gusfatsson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reynolds tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gusfatsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Gusfatsson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Reynolds fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Reynolds tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gusfatsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Reynolds tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reynolds shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gusfatsson pinned against the cage. Gusfatsson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gusfatsson misses with the combination.
Gusfatsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reynolds! But no joy.
Gusfatsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gusfatsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Gusfatsson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Reynolds back to the cage. Gusfatsson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T3#
Gusfatsson throws a right hand that Reynolds ducks under and follows up with a left that Reynolds also avoids with ease.
Gusfatsson shoots for a takedown but Reynolds saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Reynolds now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gusfatsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Reynolds swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reynolds is looking to clinch but Gusfatsson is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reynolds looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Reynolds leaves Gusfatsson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gusfatsson swinging wildly here.
Reynolds dodges the punch combination from Gusfatsson.
Reynolds is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Reynolds swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gusfatsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gusfatsson misses with a wild combination.
#T4#
Reynolds is looking to clinch.
Gusfatsson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Reynolds.
Gusfatsson lands with a hook. Reynolds tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gusfatsson lands a jab-cross combination.
Reynolds punishes Gusfatsson's body with a nice straight punch.
Alexander Gusfatsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Gusfatsson.
Gusfatsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reynolds changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gusfatsson tries to avoid it but Reynolds manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gusfatsson to the ground. Gusfatsson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Alexander Gusfatsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dennis Reynolds.
Sloppy strikes from Gusfatsson. Those never looked like landing.
A head kick misses from Gusfatsson.
Reynolds misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reynolds dodges the punch combination from Gusfatsson.
Gusfatsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Gusfatsson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Reynolds slips a jab and a cross from Gusfatsson.
Gusfatsson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Danga de danga de dang - Gusfatsson scores with a four punch combination!
Gusfatsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gusfatsson is working the combinations to good effect here.#CL2#
Reynolds moves into the clinch.
Gusfatsson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gusfatsson being controlled against the cage.
Knees to the body from Reynolds.
Reynolds misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Gusfatsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gusfatsson misses with a wild combination.
Reynolds fails with the takedown.#T1#
Gusfatsson throws a series of punches but Reynolds avoids them all with ease.
Gusfatsson tries to bum rush Reynolds with a series of wild strikes but Reynolds uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Reynolds clinches up with Gusfatsson and pushes him back against the cage.
Gusfatsson prevents Reynolds from breaking the clinch.
Reynolds prevents a takedown attempt there.
Reynolds makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Reynolds manages to break the clinch.
Reynolds tries to clinch up.
An attempted straight right counter from Gusfatsson misses the target.
Reynolds closes the distance but Gusfatsson moves to the side
enabling Gusfatsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Reynolds stuffs the takedown.
Gusfatsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reynolds tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gusfatsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Reynolds tries to clinch up but Gusfatsson circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Gusfatsson as he connects with a hook.
Gusfatsson looks to land a body kick but Reynolds moved away.#CL2#
Reynolds fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gusfatsson, pushing him back against the cage.
Reynolds lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gusfatsson backwards.
Gusfatsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Reynolds uses good head movement to avoid it.
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!
Gusfatsson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Reynolds avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Gusfatsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Reynolds breaks the clinch.
Gusfatsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reynolds has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Reynolds fails with an attempt to clinch.
Reynolds tries to clinch there but Gusfatsson circles away.
Gusfatsson throws a leg kick but Reynolds checks it.
Reynolds is looking to clinch but Gusfatsson is avoiding it.
Gusfatsson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gusfatsson fails to land with a series of punches.
Gusfatsson scores with a one two! Reynolds had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T3#
Reynolds tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gusfatsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gusfatsson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Reynolds fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gusfatsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Alexander Gusfatsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gusfatsson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gusfatsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Reynolds.
Gusfatsson lands a jab-cross combination.
A left and a right from Gusfatsson both land. Nice combination.
Gusfatsson throws a right and a left that Reynolds avoids nicely.
Reynolds doesn't manage to clinch there - Gusfatsson circles away.
#CL#
Gusfatsson clinches. #BC#
Gusfatsson manages to break the clinch.
Reynolds moves in looking to clinch but Gusfatsson pushes him off.
Gusfatsson tries to counter by clinching up but Reynolds breaks away and moves out of range.
Reynolds wants to clinch
and Gusfatsson counters with a series of strikes. Reynolds will be more careful next time no doubt. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gusfatsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reynolds.
Gusfatsson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Reynolds.
Reynolds doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gusfatsson misses with a few strikes there.
Gusfatsson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dennis Reynolds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Reynolds tries to sprawl but Gusfatsson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gusfatsson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Reynolds is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gusfatsson scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Gusfatsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gusfatsson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Gusfatsson! |
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