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Event:
CFC 540
Date: Apr 01, 2023 |
#R1#
McPherson throws a body shot but no joy.
Ham is looking to counter punch.
McPherson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ham counters with a nice low kick that buckles McPherson's knee momentarily.
Ham lands with a nice body punch.
Some wild striking there from McPherson.
Ham throws a quick inside leg kick.
McPherson throws a leg kick but Ham sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ham defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McPherson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ham throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McPherson.
We've been told by Ham's head coaches at GWad's Playpen that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ham scores with a leg kick.
Crunch! Ham slams his shin into McPherson's torso.
McPherson misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Ham wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McPherson looks winded!#T1#
McPherson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McPherson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ham throws a front kick that sends McPherson stumbling back into the cage.#KD#
Ham lands a big head kick that sends McPherson tumbling to the mat! Ham takes a step backwards and waves McPherson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#McPherson is rocked!
Ham with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McPherson is still on wobbly legs! Can Ham finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ham is looking to slow McPherson down with leg kicks.
Ham lands a nice leg kick that just misses McPherson's sensitive parts.
McPherson glances at the clock... BAM! Ham nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends McPherson crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, McPherson is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Scooter Ham! |
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Event:
CFC 529
Date: Feb 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Lett shoots in but McPherson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McPherson moves in looking to clinch but Lett pushes him off.
McPherson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lett back to the cage. McPherson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
McPherson looks to land a combination but Lett avoids it well.
Lett attempts a counter takedown but McPherson avoids it well and moves away.#TD2#
McPherson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lett did well to prevent McPherson getting side control.
Lett tries to get to full guard but McPherson has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lett is looking to control McPherson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lett avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Lett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Lett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McPherson pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Lett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
McPherson wants to take a breather but Lett is having none of it. #SUB#
Lett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McPherson pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Lett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McPherson wants to free his trapped foot but Lett is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Lett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McPherson pulls his head out easily.
McPherson wants to advance to full mount but Lett doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Lett looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
McPherson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McPherson wants to control from the top but Lett keeps moving. #SUB#
Lett throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2#
McPherson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lett's guard.
Lett keeping full guard, as McPherson tries to pass. #SUB#
Lett pushes a forearm under McPherson's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, McPherson is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Lett!
David Lett tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Turtle darts in and clinches McPherson up against the cage.#BC#
Turtle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Turtle.
McPherson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McPherson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Turtle rushes McPherson and presses him up against the cage.
Turtle is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
McPherson breaks the clinch.
Turtle tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McPherson defends well and Turtle ends up having to push McPherson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Turtle drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McPherson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michaelangelo Turtle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McPherson blocks the elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McPherson can't break the clinch.
#TD2#
McPherson manages to pull guard.
#T1#
McPherson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Turtle is controlling him.
Turtle passes McPherson's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
McPherson actively working from the bottom here.
McPherson looks winded!
Turtle trying to control from half guard but McPherson is working away. #ES2#
McPherson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Turtle keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Turtle can't get the takedown.
McPherson tries to break the clinch but Turtle is controlling the position.
Turtle has McPherson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McPherson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McPherson is looking for a takedown.#T2#
Turtle drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McPherson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McPherson can't get the takedown.
Turtle misses with a punch on the inside.
McPherson is trying to force a seperation but Turtle has the dominant position.#BC#
Turtle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Turtle fails with a takedown attempt.
McPherson unleashes a big counter combination but Turtle bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Turtle moves in looking to clinch but McPherson pushes him off.
Turtle tries to score a power double leg takedown but McPherson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Turtle somewhat.#T3#
McPherson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turtle connects with a leg kick.
McPherson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Turtle circles away.
McPherson has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Turtle tries for a takedown but McPherson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Turtle tries to score a power double leg takedown but McPherson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Turtle somewhat.#CL#
Turtle closes the distance and clinches.
Turtle lands an elbow inside that McPherson shrugs off. #T4##BC#
Turtle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Turtle 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.
Turtle will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Turtle shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McPherson sprawls well. McPherson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Turtle gets slowly back to his feet.
A punch combination from McPherson misses. #CL#
Turtle closes the distance and clinches.
McPherson is pressed up against the cage. Turtle has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McPherson down to the mat. McPherson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McPherson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Turtle.
Turtle is looking to clinch.
McPherson looks to land a combination. Turtle sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael McPherson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Turtle throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McPherson's waist but McPherson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Turtle off to one side.
McPherson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Turtle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck for Turtle with that takedown attempt.
McPherson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michaelangelo Turtle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McPherson misses with a double jab.
McPherson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McPherson duly obliges.
McPherson tried to score with a low kick but Turtle checks it.
Turtle misses with a body shot.
McPherson tries to close the distance and clinch but Turtle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Turtle is looking to counter with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McPherson doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Turtle counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Turtle. #TD#
Turtle ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Turtle no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McPherson being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
McPherson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McPherson trying to control but Turtle is working from the bottom.
Turtle bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McPherson's guard. #REVR#
McPherson wants to sweep here but Turtle controlling him for the moment. #SU#
Turtle decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on McPherson, up you get!
Turtle shoots in for a takedown but McPherson shows good takedown defense.
No luck for McPherson with that takedown attempt. #T2#
Turtle lands a head kick!
Michaelangelo Turtle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Turtle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McPherson manages to avoid it.
McPherson leaves Turtle with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Michael McPherson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McPherson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Turtle defends it nicely.#CL#
Turtle fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McPherson, pushing him back against the cage.#T3#
Turtle fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Turtle pulls guard.
McPherson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Turtle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU2#
McPherson stands up and waves to Turtle to follow him. #TD2#
McPherson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Turtle wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turtle controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
McPherson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Turtle manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McPherson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Turtle is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SU2#
McPherson gets to his feet. Turtle looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
McPherson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Turtle.
McPherson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Michael McPherson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McPherson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Turtle sprawls well. Turtle wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McPherson gets slowly back to his feet.
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 Michaelangelo Turtle will probably get the nod.
That's time! Turtle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
McPherson stuffs the takedown.
Turtle tries to score a power double leg takedown but McPherson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Turtle somewhat.
Turtle lands with a kick to the ribs.
#TD2#
McPherson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Turtle is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. McPherson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turtle is working for takedown but McPherson is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michaelangelo Turtle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McPherson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Turtle fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Turtle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
Turtle is looking to clinch.
Turtle misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McPherson scores with a sloppy right hand. Turtle should have avoided that one.
Turtle lands with a thumping leg kick.
Turtle fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McPherson stuffs the takedown attempt from Turtle. Turtle gets slowly back to his feet.
McPherson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Turtle sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McPherson somewhat.#T2#
Turtle shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McPherson pinned against the cage. McPherson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Turtle is looking to chop away at McPherson's legs.
McPherson unleashes a big counter combination but Turtle bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Turtle fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Turtle gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McPherson.
Turtle closes this distance looking for a takedown but McPherson circles away.#T3#
Turtle shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McPherson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McPherson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McPherson duly obliges.
Turtle tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McPherson swivels and escapes.
Turtle is looking to score with low kicks.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Turtle.#TD#
Turtle drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
McPherson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
McPherson looking for a sweep. Not yet McPherson, not yet. #T4#
Turtle trying to control the position from guard on top but McPherson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turtle pushes down on McPherson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McPherson wants to improve his position but Turtle is controlling well.
Turtle wants to lay and pray for a moment but McPherson keeps working.
Turtle is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for McPherson!
Turtle trying to control but McPherson is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Michael McPherson.
I think McPherson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael McPherson!
A relieved looking Michael 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:
CFC 515
Date: Jan 01, 2023 |
#R1#
A nice combination there by McPherson.
Chibaclov tries for a takedown but McPherson circles away easily
and McPherson counters with a stiff right hand.
McPherson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chibaclov.
A punch combination from McPherson misses.
Chibaclov darts in looking for a takedown but McPherson gets double underhooks and turns Chibaclov into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matteo Chibaclov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
McPherson manages to break the clinch.
Chibaclov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chibaclov with a lazy takedown attempt
and McPherson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice takedown defense from McPherson. No joy for Chibaclov on that attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Chibaclov or perhaps it was just good defense by McPherson, which made it look bad.
McPherson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Chibaclov enables McPherson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Chibaclov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
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!
Chibaclov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
McPherson trying to control the position from guard on top but Chibaclov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Chibaclov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
McPherson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chibaclov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chibaclov stays in close to McPherson's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Chibaclov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Chibaclov trying to control but McPherson is working from the bottom.
Chibaclov pushing down on McPherson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
McPherson is defending against the submission attempts here by Chibaclov.
Chibaclov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McPherson can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Chibaclov is pressing down on McPherson's thigh, looking to free his foot. McPherson is holding on for now.
Chibaclov prevents McPherson from improving his position.
Chibaclov trying to control the action but McPherson is working from the bottom.
Chibaclov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Chibaclov prevents McPherson from getting the reversal.
Chibaclov tries to control but McPherson wriggling away.
McPherson taking shots to the head. #T3#
Chibaclov controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Chibaclov looking to secure an arm triangle but McPherson defends it well.
McPherson tries to hold on but Chibaclov postures up.
Chibaclov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
McPherson looks winded!
McPherson is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Chibaclov has taken his back.
#SUB#
Chibaclov has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for McPherson! Can he survive? No! He's out! Chibaclov gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matteo Chibaclov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 15, 2022 |
#R1#
McPherson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Isaiah defends well and McPherson ends up having to push Isaiah into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Isaiah appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#BC2#
Isaiah breaks the clinch.
McPherson dives in for a single leg takedown but Isaiah sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Isaiah keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McPherson's efforts to push away.#BC#
McPherson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A nice combination there by McPherson.
#CUT#It looks like Roman Isaiah has been cut.
Isaiah closes the distance and clinches up with McPherson, looking for a takedown. Isaiah pushes McPherson against the cage but McPherson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for McPherson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2#
Isaiah fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McPherson, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Isaiah is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael McPherson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McPherson is trying to break the clinch but Isaiah is controlling him.
McPherson has Isaiah pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Isaiah manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McPherson is trying to push Isaiah away but Isaiah has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Isaiah 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.#T1#
Isaiah jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McPherson walks away with a smile on his face. Isaiah gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McPherson fails to land with a series of punches.
McPherson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Isaiah buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McPherson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Isaiah tries to avoid it but McPherson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Isaiah to the ground. Isaiah escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
McPherson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Isaiah, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Isaiah pulls guard.
McPherson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Isaiah is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McPherson is controlling him.
Isaiah controls McPherson momentarily but McPherson frees himself.
McPherson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Isaiah escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McPherson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
McPherson is in close to Isaiah's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McPherson wants to stand but Isaiah is controlling his posture from full guard.
McPherson tries to free his leg and advance position but Isaiah is retaining full guard.
McPherson is breathing heavily.
McPherson stopping the sweep attempt from Isaiah.
Isaiah is looking to stand up but McPherson isn't so interested in that idea.
McPherson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Isaiah's head.
Isaiah trying to strike off his back.
#T3#
Isaiah is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McPherson wants to control from the top but Isaiah keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
McPherson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Isaiah misses with a few strikes there.
Michael McPherson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Isaiah misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McPherson avoids the head kick by Isaiah.
A little feinted left hand from McPherson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McPherson tries for a takedown but Isaiah sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Isaiah is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McPherson.
McPherson misses with a takedown attempt - Isaiah sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A combination from Isaiah does no damage. #T4##CL2#
Isaiah closes the distance and clinches.
Isaiah stalling in the clinch.
McPherson throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Isaiah jumps guard and drags McPherson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McPherson wants to control from the top but Isaiah keeps moving.
Isaiah is trying to control the position but McPherson postures up.
Isaiah throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
McPherson looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Michael McPherson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roman Isaiah's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Isaiah dives in for a single leg takedown but McPherson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Isaiah avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
As McPherson backs off Isaiah throws a huge counter combo but McPherson manages to avoid it all.
Isaiah shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McPherson defends it nicely.
McPherson appears to be looking for a big counter.
McPherson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Isaiah tries to close the distance and clinch up but McPherson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McPherson swings for the body but Isaiah moves out of range.
McPherson with a hook.
McPherson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Isaiah can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McPherson lands with an uppercut that bounces Isaiah off the cage and back into range.
Isaiah fails with an attempt to clinch.
McPherson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Isaiah sprawls and moves away.
Isaiah misses with a body kick.
McPherson throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
A combination from Isaiah does no damage.
McPherson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McPherson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Isaiah sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McPherson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Isaiah is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Michael McPherson is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Isaiah is looking to clinch but McPherson is avoiding it.
As Isaiah looks to move away, McPherson throws a big counter combo but Isaiah just gets out of the way.
McPherson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Isaiah swivels and escapes.
Isaiah misses with a takedown attempt - McPherson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Michael McPherson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Isaiah.
Isaiah tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McPherson defends well and Isaiah ends up having to push McPherson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McPherson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Isaiah eats them both and turns towards McPherson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Isaiah slaps away a takedown attempt from McPherson, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T2#
McPherson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McPherson wants it to stay on the feet.
Isaiah fails in his attempt to clinch.
McPherson moves out of range of the body kick from Isaiah.
McPherson throws a hook to the side of Isaiah's head but Isaiah sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Isaiah misses with a takedown attempt - McPherson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Isaiah shoots in but McPherson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McPherson punishes Isaiah's body with a nice straight punch.
Isaiah tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McPherson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Isaiah takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
McPherson goes for a double leg but Isaiah avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Isaiah continues to drive forward.
Isaiah has McPherson pushed against the cage.
Isaiah has McPherson pressed against the cage, preventing McPherson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Isaiah has McPherson pushed against the cage.#BC2#
Isaiah breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Isaiah shoots for a takedown but McPherson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As Isaiah looks to move away, McPherson throws a big counter combo but Isaiah just gets out of the way.
Isaiah slaps away a takedown attempt from McPherson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McPherson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Isaiah avoids it really well and circles away.
Isaiah doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T4#
Isaiah shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McPherson as he avoids it easily.
McPherson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Isaiah swivels and escapes.
A little jabbing left from Isaiah on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Isaiah closes the distance and pushes McPherson back into the cage.
McPherson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McPherson wants to break free but Isaiah has control.
McPherson working hard to break the clinch.
Isaiah throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Isaiah pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Isaiah closes this distance looking for a takedown but McPherson circles away.
It looked like McPherson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Isaiah.
McPherson tries for a takedown but Isaiah sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael McPherson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roman Isaiah's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Isaiah moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McPherson with a hook.
McPherson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Isaiah circles away quickly and effectively.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Isaiah is defended easily by McPherson.
McPherson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Isaiah leaves McPherson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Isaiah instigates a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Come on Isaiah - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Isaiah prevents McPherson from breaking the clinch.#TD2#
Isaiah manages to pull guard.
Isaiah manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McPherson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
McPherson is striking off his back. Isaiah thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Isaiah prevents McPherson from improving his position.
McPherson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Isaiah trying to control but McPherson is working from the bottom.
Isaiah is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
McPherson has Isaiah pulled in close to control his posture.
Isaiah throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Isaiah throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McPherson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3##SU2#
Isaiah decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
McPherson misses with a two punch combination.
#CL2#
Isaiah closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McPherson can't break the clinch.
#TD2#
Isaiah jumps guard and drags McPherson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #ES2#
Isaiah has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. McPherson has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
McPherson tries to break free but Isaiah pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Isaiah pulls McPherson into guard.
#SUB2#
Isaiah looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
McPherson stands up and waves to Isaiah to follow him.
McPherson throws a sloppy body shot
and Isaiah counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
McPherson fails to land with a series of punches.
McPherson throws a right hand that Isaiah ducks under and follows up with a left that Isaiah also avoids with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Isaiah shoots in looking for a takedown. McPherson tries to sprawl out of it but Isaiah keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McPherson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Isaiah dives in and grabs McPherson's left leg, looking for a takedown. McPherson pushes down on Isaiah's head and hops out.
Michael McPherson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Isaiah.
McPherson misses with a wild combination.
McPherson leaves Isaiah with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Roman Isaiah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael McPherson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McPherson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Isaiah comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McPherson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael McPherson!
After winning the bout, Michael McPherson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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