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Event:
SPPS Resurrection 016
Date: Dec 14, 2024 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Megaladon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McPherson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A clash of legs there as McPherson blocks the low kick.
McPherson throwing a counter right hand but Megaladon manages to avoid it.
Megaladon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McPherson is looking to counter with a body kick.
Megaladon throws the kick towards the body but McPherson avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from McPherson misses the target.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Megaladon connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Megaladon lands a right hook to the body.
McPherson swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Megaladon looks to land a left hand but McPherson moved out of range nicely.
Megaladon scores with a leg kick.
Megaladon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McPherson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT#It looks like Yoni Megaladon has been cut.
McPherson on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
McPherson clobbers Megaladon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Megaladon takes a swing at McPherson's ribcage but misses.
McPherson slips a straight right by Megaladon.
Megaladon lands a right hook to the body.
A jab from Megaladon does it's job there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Megaladon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#KD2#
Megaladon lands a left and a right that send McPherson crashing to the mat, dazed. Megaladon thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Finley McPherson has been cut.#T3#
McPherson swings for the body but Megaladon moves out of range.
Megaladon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Megaladon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yoni Megaladon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Megaladon misses with a body kick.
McPherson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
McPherson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Megaladon finds it's way round the side to connect with McPherson's head.
McPherson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T4#
Megaladon misses with a left hand
letting McPherson counter with a right hand.
McPherson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McPherson is breathing heavily.
Nice body kick from Megaladon.#KD2#
Megaladon drops McPherson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but McPherson looks back up at him and smiles so Megaladon waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Megaladon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McPherson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yoni Megaladon dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##KD2#
Megaladon feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends McPherson sprawling to the canvas! McPherson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Megaladon finish him?!
Megaladon connects with an inside leg kick.
Megaladon throws a hook but McPherson blocks it.
Megaladon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#KD2#
Megaladon lands a left and a right that send McPherson crashing to the mat, dazed. Megaladon thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
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!
Megaladon cracks McPherson with a hook to the temple - McPherson is on wobbly legs here! Megaladon swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! McPherson falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Megaladon wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Yoni Megaladon!
Yoni Megaladon is the new heavyweight champion!
Yoni Megaladon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SPPS Resurrection 012
Date: Nov 16, 2024 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
McPherson scores with a kick to the body.
Braccianti looks winded!#KD#
McPherson lands a big head kick that sends Braccianti tumbling to the mat! McPherson takes a step backwards and waves Braccianti back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Mauro Braccianti has been cut.
Braccianti shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McPherson counters with a big left hand that crumples Braccianti! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Finley McPherson!
Finley McPherson retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Finley McPherson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SPPS Resurrection 008
Date: Oct 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Megaladon keeps McPherson at a distance using the push kick.
McPherson takes one on the button.
Megaladon swings for the body but McPherson moves out of range.
Megaladon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Megaladon has closed the distance and engaged McPherson in a clinch.
McPherson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McPherson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McPherson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Megaladon backwards.
McPherson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Megaladon backwards.
McPherson lands a shoulder strike.
Megaladon can't break the clinch.
Megaladon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McPherson backwards.
Megaladon lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Megaladon blocks an uppercut.
Megaladon misses with the head strike.
McPherson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McPherson blocks a body shot from Megaladon. #T1#
Megaladon prevents a body shot from McPherson.
Megaladon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McPherson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Megaladon.
McPherson working aggressively here.
McPherson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Megaladon backwards. #CUT2#It looks like Yoni Megaladon has been cut.
McPherson tries a body shot but Megaladon blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McPherson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Megaladon tries to throw a body punch but McPherson avoids it by throwing Megaladon back against the cage.
Megaladon tries to work over McPherson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Megaladon is trying to force a seperation but McPherson has the dominant position.
Megaladon misses with some punches.
Megaladon is working McPherson over against the cage.
A short right from McPherson on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from McPherson fails to land.
McPherson misses with a hook to the ribs.
McPherson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Megaladons head.
Megaladon misses with a punch to the body.
McPherson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
McPherson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Megaladon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McPherson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Megaladon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McPherson prevents a body shot from Megaladon.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Megaladon struggles to land a body shot inside as McPherson controls his hands.
McPherson misses with a body punch.
McPherson misses with some punches.
#BC#
Megaladon breaks the clinch.
Megaladon tries to clinch up but McPherson circles away and keeps his distance.
Megaladon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Megaladon scores with a shot to the body.
Megaladon throws a jab but it's blocked by McPherson. #T3#
Megaladon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yoni Megaladon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McPherson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Megaladon feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Megaladon throws an overhand right that lands on McPherson's shoulder, as McPherson tries to avoid the shot.
Megaladon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
No joy there for Megaladon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL#
Megaladon drives through and clinches with McPherson against the cage.
McPherson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
McPherson can't find room to land a body shot as Megaladon controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Megaladon.
Megaladon can't find room to land a body shot as McPherson controls the action.
Megaladon tries a body shot but McPherson blocks it.
McPherson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Megaladon lands a body punch.
Megaladon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Megaladon blocks an uppercut.
McPherson tries to work over Megaladon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Megaladon pushes McPherson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Megaladon.
A right hand to the body from Megaladon.
McPherson looks winded!
Megaladon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McPherson blocking some punches.
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!
Megaladon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Megaladon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Megaladon digs a right hand underneath McPherson's ribcage. McPherson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Megaladon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Megaladon lands a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yoni Megaladon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yoni Megaladon's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Megaladon tries to clinch but McPherson is having none of it.
A nice side step and McPherson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Megaladon with a nice calf kick.
McPherson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Megaladon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McPherson can do to turn this around?
Megaladon misses with the body kick
and McPherson counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Megaladon has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for McPherson.
Megaladon working aggressively here.
McPherson misses with a punch on the inside.
Megaladon tries to throw a body punch but McPherson avoids it by throwing Megaladon back against the cage.
McPherson lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Megaladon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Megaladon tries a body shot but McPherson blocks it.
A short right from Megaladon on the inside.
McPherson lands an uppercut.
McPherson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Megaladon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McPherson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McPherson lands a jab to the nose.
Megaladon throws out a powerful jab.
The fighters circling - Megaladon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McPherson counters with a body kick.
Megaladon throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
Megaladon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McPherson at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Megaladon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McPherson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Megaladon lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Megaladon misses with a low kick as McPherson jumps back.
A low kick from Megaladon misses
letting McPherson counter with a right hand. #CUT2#Yoni Megaladon's cut is getting worse.
Megaladon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McPherson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Megaladon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McPherson.
Megaladon seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McPherson takes a swing at Megaladon's ribcage but misses.
Megaladon throws a sloppy body shot
and McPherson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Megaladon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McPherson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Megaladon doesn't seem bothered though.
Megaladon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McPherson! But no joy.#T4#
Megaladon misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from McPherson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McPherson tries to clinch up.
McPherson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McPherson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Megaladon misses with a leg kick.
Megaladon just misses with a punch to the body.
McPherson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Megaladon tries to close the distance and clinch but McPherson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
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 Yoni Megaladon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yoni Megaladon's cut.
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.#R3#
Megaladon misses with a head kick.
A little jabbing left from McPherson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Megaladon misses with a lunging right hand
and McPherson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McPherson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Megaladon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McPherson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Megaladon throws a body kick that misses.
McPherson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Megaladon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McPherson! But no joy.#T1#
Megaladon cracks McPherson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Megaladon tries to clinch but McPherson moves away
and McPherson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Megaladon scores with a shot to the body.
Megaladon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice side step and McPherson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Megaladon misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McPherson! But no joy.#T2#
Megaladon takes a jab right on the kisser.
McPherson misses with a right hand
and Megaladon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Megaladon scores with a nice right hand.
#CL#
Megaladon darts in and clinches McPherson up against the cage.
McPherson tries a body shot but Megaladon blocks it.
McPherson tries to throw a body punch but Megaladon avoids it by throwing McPherson back against the cage.
McPherson can't find room to land a body shot as Megaladon controls the action.
McPherson lands with a left to the head. #CUT2#Yoni Megaladon's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McPherson cracks Megaladon with a nice body shot.
Finley McPherson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3#
Megaladon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Megaladon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McPhersons head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McPherson.
McPherson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Megaladon's elbow.
McPherson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McPherson lands a hook that snaps the head of Megaladon backwards.
McPherson prevents a body shot from Megaladon.
Megaladon misses with a body punch.
McPherson misses with some punches.
Megaladon tries to throw a body punch but McPherson avoids it by throwing Megaladon back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McPherson.
McPherson lands with a left to the head. #CUT2#Jeez, Yoni Megaladon's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.#BC#
Megaladon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Megaladon clinches.
McPherson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Megaladon working aggressively here.
#T4#
Megaladon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McPherson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McPherson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Megaladon backwards.
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!
McPherson misses with a punch to the body.
McPherson swings wildly with an uppercut but Megaladon uses good head movement to avoid it.
McPherson misses with some punches.
McPherson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from McPherson - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Megaladon.
Megaladon prevents a body shot from McPherson.
Megaladon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Megaladon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Megaladon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McPherson's elbow.
Megaladon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Megaladon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Megaladon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McPherson scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Finley McPherson just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Yoni Megaladon's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Good shot there by Megaladon.
Megaladon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Good exchange - Megaladon coming out on top.
McPherson circles away from the clinch attempt
and McPherson counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Megaladon closes the distance and clinches.
McPherson lands with a right to the head.
Megaladon misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McPherson.
McPherson misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Megaladon.
Megaladon struggles to land a body shot inside as McPherson controls his hands.
McPherson swings wildly with an uppercut but Megaladon uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by McPherson.
McPherson lands a nice shot to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
McPherson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McPherson lands with a right to the head.
Megaladon throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Megaladon - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Megaladon. #T2#
McPherson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from McPherson.
McPherson misses with a hook from the clinch.
McPherson 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!
McPherson digs a right hand underneath Megaladon's ribcage. Megaladon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from McPherson fails to land.
McPherson misses with a punch to the body.
McPherson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McPherson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Megaladon pushes McPherson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Megaladon tries a body shot but McPherson blocks it.
McPherson misses with some punches.
McPherson lands a hook that snaps the head of Megaladon backwards.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Yoni Megaladon's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Finley McPherson!
Finley McPherson is the new heavyweight champion!
A victorious Finley McPherson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SPPS Resurrection 005
Date: Sep 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Frazier misses with a low kick as McPherson jumps back.
McPherson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Frazier steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McPherson.
Nelson Frazier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frazier darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Frazier misses with a looping left.
Jab by Frazier.
Frazier works McPherson's body with a nice hook.
McPherson looks to throw the jab but Frazier is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frazier shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McPherson as he avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from McPherson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Frazier uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McPherson has time to react.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frazier. McPherson does a little dance to reset his feet.
McPherson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T1#
McPherson needs to keep his hands up - Frazier had a free shot at his head there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frazier. McPherson does a little dance to reset his feet.
McPherson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Frazier avoids it.
Frazier getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Frazier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like McPherson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Frazier is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
McPherson misses with the body kick
and Frazier counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Frazier misses with a left hand
and McPherson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Frazier has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Frazier connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McPherson drops his hands momentarily and Frazier takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Frazier moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2#
A combination from Frazier does no damage.
Frazier misses with a straight left.
McPherson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frazier moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Frazier throws a right and a left that both miss.
McPherson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Frazier ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Frazier throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Frazier.
McPherson is looking to counter punch.
Frazier scores with a punch to the head.
Frazier on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#T3#
Frazier takes a swing at McPherson's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from McPherson misses the target.
Frazier rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McPherson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McPherson is looking to counter punch.
Jab, jab by Frazier - just one landing.
Frazier slips a straight right by McPherson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frazier. McPherson does a little dance to reset his feet.
McPherson is looking to counter punch.
Nice jab there from Frazier.
Frazier misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from McPherson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McPherson moves away from the strike by Frazier.
McPherson is looking to counter punch.
Frazier looks to score with a jab to the body but McPherson is just out of range.#T4#
Frazier looks to land a right hand but McPherson moved out of range.
Frazier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McPherson.
McPherson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Frazier cracks McPherson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Frazier is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McPherson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
No joy there for Frazier, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Frazier lands a body shot.
Frazier tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McPherson swivels and escapes.
McPherson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Frazier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like McPherson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Frazier thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nelson Frazier dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Frazier throws a good cross that connects.
McPherson misses with a hook.
McPherson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Frazier's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Nice defenses there by McPherson.
McPherson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McPherson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Frazier fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McPherson on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frazier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McPherson.
It looked like McPherson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Frazier. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Frazier throws the left hand but McPherson avoids the punch easily.
Frazier ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
McPherson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Frazier dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Frazier lands a head shot.
We've been informed that Frazier has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Frazier walks into a left hand. #CUT#It looks like Nelson Frazier has been cut.
Frazier cracks McPherson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Frazier misses with a straight left.
Frazier cracks McPherson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McPherson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Frazier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
A big left from McPherson misses.
McPherson drops his hands momentarily and Frazier takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frazier cracks McPherson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nelson Frazier seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Frazier misses with a shot to the body
and McPherson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Frazier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frazier looks to score with a jab to the body but McPherson is just out of range.
McPherson thinks about countering with a body kick.
Frazier misses with a hook to the body
and McPherson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Frazier looks to throw the jab but McPherson is out of range.
McPherson is looking to counter punch.
Frazier moves away from the strike by McPherson. #T3#
McPherson slips under a jab from Frazier.
Decent striking displayed by Frazier there.
McPherson throws a big shot that misses.
Finley McPherson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Frazier misses with a looping left.
McPherson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Frazier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like McPherson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McPherson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Frazier scores with a body shot.
Frazier misses with the combination.
#T4#
Frazier throws a series of punches but McPherson avoids them all with ease.
Frazier throws a body punch but McPherson moves out of range.
McPherson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Frazier throws the left hand but McPherson avoids the punch easily.
Frazier's jab looks to have found its range, popping McPherson under the eye.
Frazier swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#KD#
and McPherson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Frazier! McPherson lets Frazier back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Frazier is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frazier connects with a looping right hand.
Frazier moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Frazier cracks McPherson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nelson Frazier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nelson Frazier's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Donk. Frazier catches McPherson right on the button with a cross.
Finley McPherson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McPherson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frazier.
Frazier lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McPherson backs up against the cage.
Nice jab there from Frazier.
Jab, jab by Frazier - just one landing.
Frazier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McPherson manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frazier listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Frazier throws a predictable looking body shot
and McPherson counters with a crisp right that sends Frazier to the canvas! McPherson follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Finley McPherson!
A very excited looking Finley McPherson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TOF 141
Date: Aug 11, 2024 |
#R1#
McPherson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Leaos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT2#It looks like Leandro Leao has been cut.
Leao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McPherson.
Leao appears to be looking for a big counter.
Finley McPherson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
McPherson has managed to clinch.
McPherson blocks a body shot from Leao.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McPherson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
McPherson being controlled against the cage.
McPherson avoids the elbow strike from Leao, against the cage.
McPherson struggles to land a body shot inside as Leao controls his hands.
Leao makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McPherson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McPherson just leaning against Leao, taking a breather.
McPherson blocks an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McPherson tries a body shot but Leao blocks it.
McPherson digs a right hand into Leao's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Leao's gas tank.
McPherson lands with a short shot to the head.
Leao can't find room to land a body shot as McPherson controls the action.
McPherson is stalling here.
Leao avoiding damage as McPherson throws knees to the body.
#T1#
McPherson just leaning against Leao, taking a breather.
Leao lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Finley McPherson has been cut.
McPherson has a couple of punches blocked by Leao.
Leao takes an elbow to the temple.
McPherson blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McPherson.
McPherson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from McPherson.
McPherson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McPherson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Leao tries a body shot but McPherson blocks it.
McPherson lands a body punch in the clinch.
McPherson has a couple of punches blocked by Leao.
McPherson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Leao stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McPherson takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leao can't find room to land a body shot as McPherson controls the action.
McPherson looking to throw knees to the head but Leao is blocking nicely.
#T2#
Leao pushes off an throws an elbow but McPherson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leao.
McPherson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leao misses with a punch on the inside.
McPherson swings wildly with an uppercut but Leao uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Leao on the inside.
Leao can't find room to land a body shot as McPherson controls the action.
McPherson lands a nice uppercut.#CUT2#Leandro Leao's cut is getting worse.
McPherson takes an elbow to the forehead.
McPherson lands an elbow inside.
Leao gets through McPherson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McPherson blocks a body shot from Leao.
Leao takes an elbow to the forehead.
McPherson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Leao in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McPherson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Leao tries to throw a body punch but McPherson avoids it by throwing Leao back against the cage.
Leao throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T3#
Leao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McPherson's elbow.
McPherson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Leaos head.
McPherson avoids a wild elbow strike from Leao.
Leao working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McPherson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leao blocks an elbow strike.
McPherson tries to stall but Leao uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Leao misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Leao.
Leao leaning against his opponent.
Leao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Leao - that landed with a thud.
Leao misses with a hook to the ribs.
McPherson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Leao misses with a hook to the ribs.
McPherson takes a shot to the head.
McPherson takes a shot to the head.
McPherson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Leao is defending well for now.
McPherson blocks a body shot from Leao. #T4#
Leao misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Leao just misses with a elbow thrown towards McPherson's brow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McPherson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Leao avoids it.
McPherson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Leao avoids it.
McPherson swings wildly with an uppercut but Leao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leao lands a body punch in the clinch.
McPherson looks winded!
Nice body punch from Leao.
A nice left hand lands by Leao.
McPherson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leao lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Leao displaying some good clinch control by pressing McPherson up against the cage.
Leao can't find room to land a body shot as McPherson controls the action.
Leao tries a body shot but McPherson blocks it.
Leao lands a shoulder strike.
Leao scores with a hook to the body.#T5#
Leao creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McPherson's defenses.
Leao pushes off an throws an elbow but McPherson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Leao lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Leao works on McPherson's body with a couple of short punches.
Leao lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Leao.
Leao lands an elbow that stopped McPherson in his tracks for a moment.
Leao tries to throw a body punch but McPherson avoids it by throwing Leao back against the cage.
McPherson can't find room to land a body shot as Leao controls the action.
Leao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McPherson's elbow.
McPherson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Leao misses with some punches.
Leao tries to throw a body punch but McPherson avoids it by throwing Leao back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Leao.
Leao makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Leao.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leao managing to block the knees to the body from McPherson.
Leao lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McPherson or not.
Good body shot from Leao.
#T6#
Leao lands a nice uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Leao just misses with a elbow thrown towards McPherson's brow.
Leao pushes McPherson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leao lands a right hand that snaps the head of McPherson backwards.
Leao digs a right hand into McPherson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McPherson's gas tank.
Leao lands an elbow that stopped McPherson in his tracks for a moment.
Leao misses with an elbow strike.
McPherson digs a right hand underneath Leao's ribcage. Leao let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Leao lands a shot to the body.
Leao scores with a shoulder strike.
Leao gets through McPherson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Leao lands a hook that snaps the head of McPherson backwards.
Leao misses with a punch on the inside.
McPherson misses with the head strike.
McPherson blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Leao scores with a nice short uppercut.
Leao throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McPhersons head.
Leao lands an elbow inside. #ROC#McPherson is rocked!#T7#
A right hand to the body from Leao.
Leao lands a damaging elbow.
McPherson is still on wobbly legs! Can Leao finish him?
Leao scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Leao tries to work over McPherson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leao blocks a body shot from McPherson.
Leao creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends McPherson's eyes rolling into the back of his head! McPherson drops to his knees and Leao pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leandro Leao!
An out of breath Leandro Leao thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TOF 132
Date: Jul 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Marlin staying out of range there.
Marlin slips a straight right by McPherson.
McPherson scores with a nice head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Keanu Marlin has been cut.
McPherson throws a shot to the body.
McPherson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McPherson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Marlin scores with a nice right hand.
We've been told by Marlin's head coaches at Ragnarok\'s Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
McPherson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McPherson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by McPherson.
A short right from McPherson on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McPherson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marlin's elbow.
McPherson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McPherson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, McPherson scores with a nice short uppercut.
McPherson blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
McPherson missing with knees to the body.
McPherson tries to work over Marlin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Come on McPherson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A right hook to the body lands for McPherson.
Marlin struggles to land a body shot inside as McPherson controls his hands.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Marlin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marlin misses with a hook from the clinch.
McPherson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marlin misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McPherson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Marlin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McPherson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
McPherson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marlin misses with a body punch.
Marlin misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from McPherson fails to land.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McPherson.
McPherson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marlin throws a punch but it's blocked by McPherson.
McPherson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Marlin.
McPherson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Marlin can't find room to land a body shot as McPherson controls the action.
Marlin has a couple of punches blocked by McPherson.
Marlin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McPherson lands a left hand.
#T3#
McPherson misses with an elbow over the top.
Marlin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McPherson or not.
Marlin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McPhersons head.
McPherson lands an elbow inside.
McPherson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Marlin lands a hook that snaps the head of McPherson backwards.
Marlin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marlin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McPherson's elbow.
Marlin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Marlin takes a shot to the head.
Marlin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marlin misses with a hook from the clinch.
McPherson is pushing Marlin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marlin. #T4#
McPherson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Marlin is defending well for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marlin.
McPherson blocks a body shot from Marlin.
Marlin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McPherson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marlin.
Marlin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marlin.
Marlin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McPherson misses with some punches.
Marlin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marlin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marlin takes a knee to the side of the body. #T5#
Marlin throws a punch but it's blocked by McPherson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marlin.
McPherson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marlin has had enough of the clinch but McPherson keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch on the inside from Marlin fails to land.
With the fighters up against the cage, McPherson throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McPherson.
McPherson has a couple of punches blocked by Marlin.
McPherson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McPherson is trying to stall.
Marlin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marlin scores with a shoulder strike.
Marlin blocks an elbow strike.
McPherson pressing his opponent against the cage. #T6#
McPherson lands an uppercut.
McPherson is trying to maintain a safe position but Marlin gets an underhook and turns McPherson into the cage.
McPherson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McPherson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marlin misses with a punch on the inside.
McPherson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marlin.
McPherson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marlin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marlin has a couple of punches blocked by McPherson.
McPherson lands an uppercut.#T7##BC#
Marlin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McPherson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Marlin throws a poor cross that misses
and McPherson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Marlin has knocked McPherson down with a huge combo! Marlin steps away and waves a wobbly McPherson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#It looks like Finley McPherson has been cut.
McPherson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marlin.
Good standup being displayed there by McPherson as he connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marlin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McPherson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McPherson misses with a hook
and Marlin counters with a three punch combo that has McPherson backing up. McPherson nods at Marlin to acknowledge the strikes.
McPherson misses with a double jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Marlin misses its target.
Marlin connects with a crisp jab.
Marlin with a jab.
Marlin slips a jab from McPherson.
McPherson tries to land a front kick but Marlin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McPherson tries to clinch up but Marlin circles away and keeps his distance.
Marlin appears to be looking for a big counter.#T8#
Nice body punch from Marlin.
McPherson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McPherson, as that shot connected.
McPherson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
McPherson looks to throw a body kick
and Marlin counters with a straight right hand.
Marlin lands with an overhand left.
Marlin throws a lazy right hand but McPherson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Marlin misses.
McPherson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marlin counters with a nice uppercut.
Marlin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#KD#
Marlin sends McPherson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Marlin is motioning to the referee to let McPherson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#McPherson is rocked!
Marlin throws a shot to the body.
McPherson is still on wobbly legs! Can Marlin finish him?
McPherson throws a shot from downtown. Marlin moves away and avoids it.
McPherson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A quick step to the side and Marlin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McPherson seems to have recovered his senses.
McPherson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McPherson looks winded!
Marlin cracks McPherson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Marlin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T9#
Marlin throws a right hand that McPherson ducks under and follows up with a left that McPherson also avoids with ease.
McPherson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marlin.
McPherson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McPherson misses with a double jab
and Marlin counters with a right hand to the body.
Marlin looks to score with a jab to the body but McPherson is just out of range.
Nice shot lands for Marlin.
McPherson blocks a jab.
McPherson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Marlin throws a hook but McPherson blocks it.
McPherson fails in his attempt to clinch.
McPherson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Marlin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McPherson thinking.
McPherson walks into a jab.
McPherson misses with a looping left.
McPherson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keanu Marlin dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Marlin looks to land a left hand but McPherson moved out of range nicely.
Marlin lands a nice shot to the body.
McPherson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McPherson scores with the left hand. Marlin knows he should have avoided that one.
McPherson tries to clinch but Marlin is having none of it.
McPherson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marlin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A combination from McPherson does no damage.
Marlin throwing a counter right hand but McPherson manages to avoid it.
McPherson looks to land a combination but Marlin avoids it well.
McPherson throws a poor cross that misses
and Marlin counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marlin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McPherson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marlin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marlin checks a leg kick.
McPherson walks into a stiff left hand from Marlin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Marlin.#T1#
McPherson misses with a right hand
and Marlin counters with a big right hand! Oh McPherson is in trouble here! Marlin follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keanu Marlin! |
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Event:
TOF 127
Date: Jun 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Howell connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice jab there from McPherson. #CUT#It looks like Julius Howell has been cut.
A swing and a miss from McPherson.
Howell tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Good work by McPherson as he checks the leg kick.
McPherson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Howell throws an overhand right that lands on McPherson's shoulder, as McPherson tries to avoid the shot.
Howell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McPherson defends it nicely.
McPherson scores with a shot to the body.
Howell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Howell missing with a left hand there. McPherson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McPherson throws a hook but Howell avoids it easily.
Howell avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL#
McPherson moves into range and clinches up with Howell.
Still in the clinch, McPherson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Howell has a couple of punches blocked by McPherson.
#T1#
McPherson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Howell blocks an elbow strike.
Howell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Howell is trying to drag McPherson to the mat but McPherson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McPherson leaning against his opponent.
The referee calls for Howell to work.
McPherson prevents the takedown attempt.
Finley McPherson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julius Howell.
McPherson lands an elbow inside that Howell shrugs off.
Howell lands with a short shot to the head.
Howell misses with a punch on the inside.
McPherson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McPherson prevents a body shot from Howell.
A bit of stalling here from McPherson.
#T2#
Howell prevents a body shot from McPherson.
Howell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McPhersons head.
McPherson lands an elbow inside that Howell shrugs off. #CUT#That has opened up Julius Howell's cut even more.
Howell has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McPherson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Howell takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#The cut above Julius Howell's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
McPherson scores a nice knee to the body.
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!
McPherson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Howell is defending well for now.
Howell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Howell jumps guard but McPherson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Howell tries to work over McPherson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McPherson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT#Julius Howell's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Howell misses with a punch to the body.
McPherson blocks an uppercut.
McPherson trying to land knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for McPherson.
#T3#
McPherson stalling in the clinch.
McPherson gets through Howell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Julius Howell's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Finley McPherson!
A victorious Finley McPherson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TOF 117
Date: May 26, 2024 |
#R1#
McPherson throws a lazy head kick
and Saint-Clair counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McPherson misses with a looping right.
Saint-Clair throws a lazy right hand but McPherson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good exchange - McPherson coming out on top.#CUT#It looks like Léo Saint-Clair has been cut.#KD#
McPherson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Saint-Clair sprawling to the canvas! Saint-Clair rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can McPherson finish him?!
#ROC#Saint-Clair is rocked!
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!
McPherson walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Saint-Clair drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! McPherson swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Saint-Clair's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Finley McPherson!
A very excited looking Finley McPherson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
RSE 53: Bafomet
Date: Feb 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Odo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Odo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McPherson momentarily.
McPherson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Odo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Odo throws a front kick aimed at McPherson's knee but McPherson avoids it well.
McPherson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jab by McPherson.#CUT2#It looks like Constable Odo has been cut.
McPherson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Odo blocks a jab.
Odo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
McPherson misses with a right hand
and Odo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McPherson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McPherson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Odo eats them both and turns towards McPherson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#KD2#
McPherson lands a big right hand that sends Odo crashing to the mat! McPherson stays standing though and waves Odo back to his feet!
Odo thows a left - swing and a miss!
McPherson throws a pinpoint strike between Odo's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Odo crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and McPherson scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Finley McPherson!
Finley McPherson thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
RSE 43: Out Of The Abyss
Date: Jan 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Matson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McPherson swinging wildly here.
Matson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McPherson scores with a jab to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Tommy Matson has been cut.
Matson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matson! But no joy.
Matson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matson swings widly with a right hand
and McPherson counters with a nice kick to the body.
McPherson avoids the body shot from Matson.
Matson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T1#
McPherson throws a poor cross that misses
and Matson counters with an inside leg kick.
McPherson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Matson throws a jab but it's blocked by McPherson.
Matson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Matson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Matson duly obliges.
McPherson looks to score with a jab to the body but Matson is just out of range.
Matson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Matson connects with a body shot that sends McPherson's belly button to the back.
McPherson throws a jab but it's blocked by Matson.
Nice straight punches there by McPherson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McPherson.#T2#
Matson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McPherson misses with a lunging right hand
and Matson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
McPherson throws a looping overhand right but Matson ducks down to avoid it.
McPherson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Matson has time to react.
Nice body punch from Matson.
McPherson throws out a powerful jab.#CUT#That has opened up Tommy Matson's cut even more.
Matson misses with a hook to the body
#KD#
and McPherson counters with a nice right hand that sends Matson toppling to the canvas! Matson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can McPherson finish him?!
McPherson swings widly with a right hand
and Matson counters with a one-two to the body. #T3##CL#
McPherson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Matson, pushing him back against the cage.
McPherson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#The cut above Tommy Matson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
McPherson has a couple of punches blocked by Matson.
Matson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Matson swings wildly with an uppercut but McPherson uses good head movement to avoid it.
McPherson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McPherson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#Tommy Matson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tommy Matson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Finley McPherson!
Our winner, Finley McPherson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
RSE 39: Homicidal Ecstacy
Date: Jan 13, 2024 |
#R1##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Shakespeare has knocked McPherson down with a huge combo! Shakespeare steps away and waves a wobbly McPherson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#It looks like Finley McPherson has been cut.
Shakespeare fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McPherson manages to avoid it.
McPherson is looking to counter punch.
McPherson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shakespeare on the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Robbie Shakespeare has been cut.
McPherson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shakespeare.#KD#
McPherson lands a big right hand that sends Shakespeare crashing to the mat! McPherson stays standing though and waves Shakespeare back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Shakespeare.
Shakespeare throws a big shot that misses.
Shakespeare throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McPherson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shakespeare swings away with a body shot that misses
#KD#
and McPherson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Shakespeare! McPherson lets Shakespeare back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Shakespeare is rocked!
Shakespeare takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McPherson drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Shakespeare right on the button. Shakespeare goes down! McPherson follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! McPherson gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Finley McPherson!
Finley McPherson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
RSE 27: Dead By Dawn
Date: Dec 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Souza misses with a left hand
and McPherson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Josue Souza has been cut.
McPherson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Souza.
Souza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McPherson was well out of range. Poor timing from Souza.
McPherson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Souza on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Souza looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Souza throws a looping overhand right but McPherson ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McPherson throws a hook but Souza blocks it.
McPherson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Souza dodges the punch combination from McPherson.
#T1#
Souza throws a head kick but McPherson moves out of range.
McPherson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
No joy there for Souza, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Souza looks to land a left hand but McPherson moved out of range nicely.
A nice side step and McPherson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Souza wants to clinch but McPherson slips to the side#KD2#
and McPherson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Souza! McPherson lets Souza back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Souza tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McPherson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Souza misses with an uppercut
and McPherson counters with a crisp right that sends Souza to the canvas! McPherson follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Finley McPherson!
A relieved looking Finley McPherson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
RSE : Just Some Fights 11
Date: Nov 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Souza tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McPherson is trying to counter with his kicks.
Souza changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Souza fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Souza lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McPherson circles away quickly and effectively.
McPherson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Souza is looking to clinch.
McPherson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Souza throws a shot to the body.
McPherson swats away the attempt to clinch by Souza.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
Nice sprawl there from McPherson as Souza shoots in.
Souza tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McPherson counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Josue Souza has been cut.
Souza fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McPherson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Souza lands with a shot to the body.
McPherson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Souza looks to score with a jab to the body but McPherson is just out of range.#T2#
Souza darts in trying to clinch
and McPherson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Souza thinking.
Souza thows a left - swing and a miss!
McPherson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Souza. Souza circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Souza is holding his hands too far apart here. McPherson throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Souza is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Finley McPherson!
A relieved looking Finley McPherson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Very Wacky 2 - QF
Date: Nov 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Charles Ray King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dwayne King appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charles Ray King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dwayne King was well out of range. Poor timing from Charles Ray King.
Dwayne King throws a body shot but no joy.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T1#
Dwayne King takes a swing at Charles Ray King's ribcage but misses.
Charles Ray King appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dwayne King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice side step and Charles Ray King releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Charles Ray King ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Charles Ray King takes a swing at Dwayne King's ribcage but misses.
Dwayne King was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Charles Ray King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Charles Ray King takes a swing at Dwayne King's ribcage but misses.
Charles Ray King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dwayne King.
Dwayne King swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dwayne King looks to score with a jab to the body but Charles Ray King is just out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Charles Ray King misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Ray King comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Charles Ray King has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 9:10
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 9:10
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Ray King!
A victorious Charles Ray King thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Dwayne King had this to say: '7.05'. |
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