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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Yamaguchi misses with a straight left.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Yamaguchi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McKay was well out of range. Poor timing from Yamaguchi .#CL2#
McKay has managed to clinch.
Yamaguchi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McKay in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#TD2#
McKay pulls guard effortlessly.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
McKay has his hands on Yamaguchi 's head, controlling the position.
McKay's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKay tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McKay holds on and takes a little breather.
Let's hope that McKay has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Yamaguchi trying to control but McKay is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
McKay closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
McKay has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Yamaguchi uses from the top position.
Yamaguchi preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McKay is on top in guard.
#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yamaguchi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
McKay controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Yamaguchi working a defensive guard here.
McKay not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Yamaguchi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
McKay throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yamaguchi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
McKay passes into half guard.
McKay stalling.
McKay works his way into side control. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Yamaguchi is looking to regain half guard here but McKay keeps moving and retains side control.
McKay in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Yamaguchi is looking for a sweep.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hamish McKay dominated that round.
That's time! Yamaguchi 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
McKay pushes Yamaguchi up against the cage in a clinch.
Yamaguchi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McKay.
Yamaguchi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McKay is defending well for now.#TD2#
McKay decides to pull guard.
Yamaguchi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McKay has his hands on Yamaguchi 's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
More stalling from McKay.#T1#
McKay manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Yamaguchi manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
McKay sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Yamaguchi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Yamaguchi tries to get out of the position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from McKay.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yamaguchi trying to control the position here.
McKay content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Yamaguchi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Yamaguchi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL2#
McKay has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
McKay drags the fight down to the ground.
McKay looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McKay has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McKay is controlling Yamaguchi 's posture.
McKay is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T4#
McKay not doing much here.
Yamaguchi desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McKay is taking a breather. Yamaguchi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hamish McKay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Yamaguchi 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
McKay gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Yamaguchi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#TD2#
McKay gets control of Yamaguchi 's arms and successfully pulls guard. McKay will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
McKay looking for a sweep. Not yet McKay, not yet.
McKay wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
McKay keeping moving, preventing Yamaguchi from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKay is pulling down on Yamaguchi 's head to control his posture. #T1#
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
McKay with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Yamaguchi throws an overhand right that lands on McKay's shoulder, as McKay tries to avoid the shot.
McKay looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Yamaguchi gets tackled into the cage by McKay. McKay maintains the clinch. #TD2#
McKay manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Yamaguchi stays in close to McKay's body and controls the position.
McKay is controlling Yamaguchi 's posture.#T2#
McKay looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yamaguchi is one step ahead there.
Yamaguchi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McKay is keeping the position for now.
McKay wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Yamaguchi won't allow McKay to sweep him here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T3#
McKay is pulling down on Yamaguchi 's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
McKay moves into range and clinches up with Yamaguchi .
Yamaguchi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McKay is defending well for now.#TD2#
McKay manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
McKay 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.
McKay keeps trying to improve his position.
Hamish McKay is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McKay is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yamaguchi looking to sit in guard and control but McKay gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
And that's the end of the fight!
Hamish McKay comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McKay winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hamish McKay!
A relieved looking Hamish McKay 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Gray listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gray throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gray. That's going to slow McKay down. #CL#
McKay closes the distance and clinches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gray.
McKay is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gray to keep the fight standing.
Gray looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McKay blocks the elbow strike.
McKay jumps guard but Gray turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
McKay has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gray uses from the top position.
Gray wants to stand but McKay has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
McKay is pulling down on Gray's head. It's preventing any offense from Gray, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Gray tries to stand but McKay is controlling from the bottom.
McKay controlling Gray's posture.
Gray wants to stand but McKay has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
McKay rushes Gray and presses him up against the cage.
McKay blocks the elbow strike.
McKay jumps guard but Gray stands there with McKay around his waist. McKay gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hamish McKay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gray. #TD#
McKay ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McKay no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
McKay looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
Gray tries to stand but McKay is controlling from the bottom.
McKay is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
McKay looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
Gray scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but McKay manages to mount him!
McKay tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McKay continues to stall.
Gray tries to buck McKay off but he can't manage it.
McKay looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gray is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
McKay looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hamish McKay dominated that round.
That's time! McKay's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
McKay clinches with his opponent.
Gray is looking to control McKay's arms but McKay gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gray has his back to the cage. #TD#
McKay manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
McKay is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McKay manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gray manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
McKay stays in close to Gray's body and controls the position.
Gray is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and McKay dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKay takes a little break here. Gray wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gray wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T1#
McKay is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
McKay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gray can do to turn this around?
McKay has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gray is pushing McKay's head away, looking to escape. McKay manages to hold on to the position though.
McKay controls the position.
Gray wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gray is breathing heavily.
McKay controls the position from side control.
Gray is looking to work his way out of this bad position but McKay is controlling him well.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
McKay is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Gray gets tackled into the cage by McKay. McKay maintains the clinch.
McKay is trying to pull guard but Gray turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
McKay pulls guard.
McKay has his hands on Gray's head, controlling the position.
McKay manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gray manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T3#
McKay seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gray wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and McKay manages to pass to side control.
McKay passes the guard and advances to mount!
McKay lands with some strikes.
McKay looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Gray is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Hamish McKay overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McKay controlling his opponent.
McKay's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Gray wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McKay looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gray tries to buck McKay off but he can't manage it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hamish McKay dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
McKay tries to clinch but Gray moves out of range.
Gray let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
An inside leg kick lands from Gray. #CL#
McKay drives through and clinches with Gray against the cage.
Gray is trying to break the clinch but McKay is controlling him.#TD#
McKay manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
McKay is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Gray rolls with it to try and escape but McKay cranks on the arm and Gray is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hamish McKay!
After winning the bout, Hamish McKay 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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. McKay sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McKay tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McKay fails in his attempt to clinch.
McKay is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Johnson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
McKay 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.
McKay managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but McKay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McKay 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.
McKay is pulling down on Johnson's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - McKay looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Johnson gets tackled into the cage by McKay. McKay maintains the clinch.
McKay jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Johnson walks away with a smile on his face. McKay gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hamish McKay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Johnson.
McKay tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johnson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
McKay tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL#
McKay pushes Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
McKay is trying to pull guard but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
McKay tries to pull guard but Johnson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McKay is trying to pull guard but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
McKay successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from McKay.
McKay is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from McKay.#T3#
Johnson is looking to advance position but McKay has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Johnson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McKay tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McKay's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Johnson tries to hold on but McKay pushes him away.
McKay content just to control the position here. #T4#
Johnson wants to control but McKay is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McKay looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hamish McKay dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. McKay sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hamish McKay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKay tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
McKay moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. McKay tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McKay manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McKay avoids the head kick by Johnson.
#CL#
McKay moves into the clinch.
McKay fails to pull guard.
McKay tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McKay is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Johnson to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hamish McKay. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
McKay decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKay manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Johnson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
McKay is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Johnson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
Johnson controls McKay momentarily but McKay frees himself.
McKay sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McKay postures up.
McKay content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Johnson trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McKay has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Johnson scores with a crisp jab that stopped McKay in his tracks.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
McKay tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McKay is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, McKay circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson stalks McKay and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McKay's face. McKay staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#It looks like Hamish McKay has been cut.
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McKay avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
McKay clinches.
McKay jumps guard but Johnson stands there with McKay around his waist. McKay gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T4#
McKay tries to pull guard but Johnson won't allow it.
#TD2#
Johnson pulls guard.
McKay controlling from the top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnson can do anything to dispel that myth.
McKay continues to stall.
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 Hamish McKay will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hamish McKay's cut.
That's time! McKay's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
McKay fails with an attempt to clinch.
McKay tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McKay defends it nicely.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McKay fails in his attempt to clinch.
McKay tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson throws a leg kick but McKay sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL#
McKay has Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
McKay jumps guard but Johnson stands there with McKay around his waist. McKay gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
McKay jumps guard and drags Johnson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKay tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McKay has Johnson pulled in close to control his posture.
McKay looking for a sweep. Not yet McKay, not yet. #T1#
McKay wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Johnson wanted to stand there but McKay had control of the position.
McKay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
McKay utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Johnson looking to sit in guard and control but McKay gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
McKay slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Johnson wants to stand but McKay is controlling the position. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McKay stands and throws Johnson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
McKay moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
More hug and hope from McKay.#T3#
McKay has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hamish McKay is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McKay leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hamish McKay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Johnson.
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McKay tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McKay defends well and Johnson ends up having to push McKay into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson tries for a takedown but McKay sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
McKay instigates a clinch.
McKay tries to pull guard but Johnson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McKay tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnson just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
McKay jumps guard and drags Johnson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McKay seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Marc Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Further stalling from McKay.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hamish McKay showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McKay, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hamish McKay!
Hamish McKay decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 30, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
McKay closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
McKay jumps into guard, dragging Power to the mat.
Power trying to control but McKay is working from the bottom.
McKay controlling Power's posture.
Power preventing the sweep.
Power is fighting to break McKay's control of his arms but McKay is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
McKay 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Power won't allow McKay to sweep him here.
McKay bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Power's guard. #REVR#
Power has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but McKay has passed into side control.
Power is trying to control McKay's posture but McKay avoids it.
McKay taking a breather here. #T2#
McKay's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Power wants to control but McKay postures up.
Power being controlled for a moment.
Power is looking to regain half guard here but McKay keeps moving and retains side control.
McKay remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##CL#
McKay has managed to clinch.
McKay is trying to pull guard but Power has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
McKay decides to pull guard.
McKay manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Power manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
McKay controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McKay has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
McKay forces his way into half guard.
McKay not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McKay passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hamish McKay dominated that round.
That's time! McKay's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
McKay stuffs the takedown.#CL#
McKay forces Power back against the cage and clinches.
McKay fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Power manages to break the clinch.
McKay tries to close the distance and clinch up but Power swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice uppercut there from Power.#CL#
McKay moves into the clinch.#TD#
McKay pulls guard.
McKay looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McKay pulls Power in to control the position.
McKay wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKay pulls Power in close to prevent any damage.
Hamish McKay overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
McKay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Power can do to turn this around?#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Power tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McKay paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McKay doesn't manage to clinch there - Power circles away.
#CL#
McKay clinches with his opponent.
A frustrated look appears on Power's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McKay tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Power just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
McKay decides to pull guard. #T2#
Power is fighting to break McKay's control of his arms but McKay is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
McKay continues to stall.
Power is looking to stand up but McKay won't let him.
Power throws an elbow that misses. McKay uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Power's guard. Nice move by McKay!#REVR#
McKay seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T3#
Further stalling from McKay.
Power is looking to sweep but instead, McKay has passed into half guard.
Power wants to get back to full guard but McKay has mounted him!
McKay looking to control and managing it successfully.
Power tries to hold on but McKay pushes him away.
Power is breathing heavily.#T4#
McKay tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hamish McKay dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
McKay wants to clinch.
Power moves in looking to clinch but McKay pushes him off.#TD2#
McKay gets caught napping as Power dives in and scores a takedown. McKay manages to retain guard.
Power trying to control the position from guard on top but McKay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McKay controlling Power's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power trying to control but McKay is working from the bottom.
Power being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Power is looking to advance position but McKay has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Power takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McKay controlling from mount. #T2##T3#
Hamish McKay is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Power regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hamish McKay showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McKay, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hamish McKay!
A relieved looking Hamish McKay 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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