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Event:
HLR8: Bruce vs Soaki
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Miller lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Joshua Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller lands a nice shot to the body.
Miller missing with a left hand there. McCoy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Miller blocks a jab.
McCoy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McCoy fails to land with a series of punches.
Miller throws a big counter combination but McCoy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McCoy slips a jab from Miller.
McCoy throws a lazy uppercut
and McCoy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McCoy's coach down at Mike Jones MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on McCoy's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
McCoy slips a jab from Miller.
Miller looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Miller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Miller throws a big counter combination but McCoy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A combination from Miller does no damage.
Danga de danga de dang - McCoy scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Miller.
Miller jabs McCoy right on the nose. McCoy blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Miller swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McCoy.
McCoy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Miller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McCoy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Miller throws a big shot that misses.
McCoy steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Miller.
McCoy misses with a wild combination.
Miller lands a right hook to the body.
Miller swinging wildly here.
McCoy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Miller lands a nice shot to the body.
Miller cracks McCoy with an open hand slap.#T2#
McCoy with a nice cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller looks to throw the jab but McCoy is out of range.
Some wild striking there from Miller.
McCoy lands with an overhand left.
McCoy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McCoy fails in his attempt to clinch.
McCoy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Miller finds it's way round the side to connect with McCoy's head.
Miller moves out of range of the strikes.
Miller throws a jab when McCoy was well out of range.
McCoy misses with a looping right.
Miller connects with the punch.#T3#
McCoy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Miller misses with a right hand
and McCoy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Miller misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
McCoy rushes Miller and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Miller breaks from the clinch.
McCoy slips under a jab.
Miller swings for the body but McCoy moves out of range.
Miller cracks McCoy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Miller fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McCoy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Miller slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Miller is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Miller connects with a body shot that sends McCoy's belly button to the back.
Miller shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McCoy eats them both and turns towards Miller to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#ROC#McCoy is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller cracks McCoy with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends McCoy tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Miller pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! McCoy is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joshua Miller!
After the fight, Joshua Miller was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
The Island Season 14, 155 lbs, Round 3
Date: Jul 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Taylor misses with a lunging right hand
and McCoy counters with a straight right hand.
Taylor scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Taylor throws a hook but McCoy blocks it.
McCoy ducks under a wild hook from Taylor.
Taylor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Taylor jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#ROC2#McCoy is rocked!
Taylor darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! McCoy's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Taylor before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bruce Taylor!
A very excited looking Bruce Taylor 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:
The Island Season 14, 155 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jul 03, 2023 |
#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.
Good exchange - McCoy coming out on top.
Daxton walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McCoy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McCoy cracks Daxton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Daxton misses with a jab to the body
and McCoy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McCoy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As McCoy tries to get set, Daxton tries to push him back and clinch up but McCoy manages to avoid the attempt.
A clash of legs there as McCoy blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCoy misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Daxton looks to land a left hand but McCoy moved out of range nicely.
Daxton throws a leg kick that is checked
and McCoy counters with a straight right hand.
Daxton throws a lazy uppercut
and McCoy counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Euan Daxton has been cut.
Daxton throws a poor cross that misses
#KD2#
and McCoy counters with a nice right hand that sends Daxton toppling to the canvas! Daxton scrambles and gets back to his feet - can McCoy finish him?!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Daxton moves into the clinch successfully.
Daxton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McCoy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McCoy misses with a punch on the inside.
McCoy's coach down at A Stander’s Paradise was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on McCoy's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T2#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McCoy just misses with a elbow thrown towards Daxton's brow.
Daxton blocks an uppercut.
Daxton takes an elbow to the temple.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCoy. #BC2#
McCoy breaks the clinch.
Daxton ducks under a wild hook from McCoy.
McCoy connects with the punch.
McCoy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
McCoy throws a hook to the side of Daxton's head but Daxton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McCoy looks to land a right hand but Daxton moved out of range.
Daxton tries to counter by clinching up but McCoy breaks away and moves out of range.
McCoy might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T3#
Daxton misses with a low kick as McCoy jumps back.
McCoy slips under a jab.
Daxton throws a shot from downtown. McCoy moves away and avoids it.
Daxton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Daxton lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McCoy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McCoy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McCoy connects with a nice looking jab.
#T4#
Daxton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McCoy counters with a three punch combo that has Daxton backing up. Daxton nods at McCoy to acknowledge the strikes.
Daxton misses with a low kick as McCoy jumps back.
McCoy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McCoy throws a lazy right hand but Daxton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCoy is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Daxton had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A combination from McCoy does no damage.
McCoy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Daxton is looking to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John McCoy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Euan Daxton's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Nice cross by McCoy.
John McCoy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCoy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL#
Daxton has McCoy up against the cage in a clinch.
Daxton lands with a short shot to the head.
Daxton misses with some punches.
McCoy lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalling in the clinch from McCoy.
Stalling in the clinch from Daxton.
McCoy is struggling to control the position.#BC2#
McCoy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Daxton defending well as McCoy loads up on a big left hand.
Daxton throws a chopping leg kick but McCoy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Daxton blocks a jab.
Daxton misses with a straight left.
McCoy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Daxton looks to land a right hand but McCoy moved out of range.
Daxton's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McCoy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Daxton scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
Daxton throws an off balance right hand
and McCoy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Daxton throws a hook but McCoy blocks it.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! McCoy has knocked Daxton down with a huge combo! McCoy steps away and waves a wobbly Daxton back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Daxton is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD2#
McCoy lands a big right hand that sends Daxton crashing to the mat! McCoy stays standing though and waves Daxton back to his feet!
Oh Daxton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Daxton slips under a jab from McCoy.#KD2#
McCoy lands a big uppercut and Daxton crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Daxton looks OK. McCoy waves Daxton back to his feet!
McCoy throws a hook but Daxton blocks it.
Daxton wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T3#
McCoy misses with a straight left.
Daxton seems to have got his legs back now.
McCoy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
John McCoy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCoy throws a looping overhand right but Daxton ducks down to avoid it.
Daxton throws a solid leg kick but McCoy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Daxton.
Daxton throws a leg kick but McCoy moved away.
McCoy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Daxton on the side of the head.
Daxton throws a lazy right hand but McCoy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Daxton throws a poor cross that misses
and McCoy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Daxton 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.
Daxton misses with a leg kick
and McCoy counters with a big right hand! Oh Daxton is in trouble here! McCoy follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John McCoy! |
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Event:
The Island Season 14, 155 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
#R1#
McCoy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Myler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McCoy, pushing him back against the cage.
McCoy blocks an elbow strike.
McCoy misses with a punch to the body.
McCoy misses with a punch on the inside.
McCoy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Myler misses with an elbow strike.
Myler's coach down at Elite Island Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Myler's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
McCoy blocks an elbow strike.
McCoy avoids a wild elbow strike from Myler.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McCoy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Myler pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McCoy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McCoy lands a hook that snaps the head of Myler backwards. #BC#
McCoy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Myler gets a clinch.
Myler blocks an uppercut.
Myler throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, McCoy scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
A nice glancing elbow lands by McCoy.
McCoy blocks an elbow strike.#T1#
McCoy lands with a right to the head.
McCoy has had enough of the clinch but Myler keeps him there for the moment.
McCoy lands with a left to the head.
Myler pushes off an throws an elbow but McCoy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McCoy blocks an elbow strike.
A nice left hand lands by McCoy.
McCoy misses with a body punch.
Myler being controlled against the cage.
Myler throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McCoy throws a punch but it's blocked by Myler.
McCoy lands with a light punch inside.
McCoy swings wildly with an uppercut but Myler uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCoy misses with an elbow strike.
McCoy lands with a short shot to the head.
McCoy avoids the elbow strike from Myler, against the cage.
McCoy dodges an elbow strike from Myler.
McCoy scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Myler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T2#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Myler just misses with a elbow thrown towards McCoy's brow.
Myler blocking some punches.
#BC#
McCoy breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Myler instigates a clinch.
McCoy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Myler misses with an elbow strike.
McCoy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Myler backwards.
McCoy blocks an elbow strike from Myler.
Myler creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McCoy is trying to maintain a safe position but Myler gets an underhook and turns McCoy into the cage.
Myler throws an elbow that misses.
McCoy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Myler throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McCoy avoids the elbow strike from Myler, against the cage.
McCoy avoids the elbow strike from Myler, against the cage.
Myler lands an elbow that stopped McCoy in his tracks for a moment.
McCoy dodges an elbow strike from Myler.
Myler throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McCoy blocks an elbow strike from Myler.
Myler prevents a body shot from McCoy.
Myler pushes off an throws an elbow but McCoy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McCoy lands a hook that snaps the head of Myler backwards. #T3#
Myler misses with an elbow over the top.
McCoy dodges an elbow strike from Myler.
Myler pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McCoy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Myler pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McCoy lands an elbow inside that Myler shrugs off.
A short right from McCoy on the inside.
McCoy lands a left hand.
A right handed body shot lands from McCoy.
Myler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Myler throws an elbow that misses.
McCoy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McCoy avoids a wild elbow strike from Myler.
McCoy takes an elbow to the temple.
Myler throws an elbow but it misses.
McCoy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCoy lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from McCoy. #ROC#Myler is rocked!
With the fighters up against the cage, Myler throws an elbow but misses.
Myler is still on wobbly legs! Can McCoy finish him?
McCoy misses with a punch on the inside.
Myler letting McCoy take a breather here.
Myler throws an elbow that misses.
Myler seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
McCoy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Myler misses with an elbow strike.
Myler throws an elbow that misses.
Myler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Myler throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McCoy can't find room to land a body shot as Myler controls the action.
McCoy blocks an elbow strike.
McCoy lands an elbow inside.
McCoy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McCoy has a couple of punches blocked by Myler.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McCoy avoids a wild elbow strike from Myler.
McCoy trying to control the position but instead, Myler has worked for underhooks and has pushed McCoy into the cage.
McCoy blocks the elbow strike.
McCoy lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McCoy.
McCoy scores with a shot to the side of Myler's head.
McCoy dodges an elbow strike from Myler.
McCoy blocks the elbow strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McCoy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John McCoy dominated that 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.#R2##CL2#
Myler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McCoy, pushing him back against the cage.
Myler throws an elbow that misses.
Myler creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McCoy's defenses.
Myler pushes off an throws an elbow but McCoy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Myler pushes off an throws an elbow but McCoy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McCoy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Myler is keeping busy.
Myler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
John McCoy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McCoy blocks an elbow strike from Myler.
McCoy blocks the elbow strike.
McCoy pushes Myler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Myler lands an elbow just above McCoy 's eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Myler throws an elbow that misses.
Myler throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Myler throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McCoy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McCoy avoids a wild elbow strike from Myler.
With the fighters up against the cage, Myler throws an elbow but misses. #T1#
McCoy struggles to land a body shot inside as Myler controls his hands.
McCoy slowing the pace effectively.
McCoy blocks an elbow strike from Myler.
McCoy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Myler just misses with a elbow thrown towards McCoy's brow.
Myler gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Myler throws an elbow that misses.
Myler pushes off an throws an elbow but McCoy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McCoy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McCoy has a couple of punches blocked by Myler.
McCoy misses with an elbow strike.
McCoy taking a breather.
Myler misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice right hand lands inside from McCoy.
Myler throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Myler just misses with a elbow thrown towards McCoy's brow.
Myler takes a shot to the head.
McCoy blocks an elbow strike from Myler.
McCoy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Myler throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T2#
McCoy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McCoy blocks an elbow strike.
McCoy avoids the elbow strike from Myler, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, McCoy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCoy lands an elbow inside that Myler shrugs off.
McCoy avoids a wild elbow strike from Myler.
Myler misses with an elbow over the top.
McCoy misses with an elbow over the top.
McCoy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Myler can do to turn this around?
With the fighters up against the cage, Myler throws an elbow but misses.
McCoy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Myler blocks a body shot from McCoy.
McCoy avoids the elbow strike from Myler, against the cage.
McCoy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Myler throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short right from McCoy.
McCoy lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #BC#
McCoy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
McCoy tries to keep at a distance but Myler has taken the fight into the clinch.
McCoy blocks an elbow strike from Myler.
#T3##BC#
McCoy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McCoy cracks Myler with a hook to the temple - Myler is on wobbly legs here! McCoy swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Myler falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! McCoy wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). John McCoy! |
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Event:
KIFC 95-
Date: Jun 24, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Maine.
McCoy dodges the ground and pound from Maine.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCoy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McCoy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Maine throwing shots but missing, from side control.
McCoy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McCoy tries to get out of the position.
Maine is working McCoy over with some ground and pound from side control.
A lull in the action here as Maine stalls from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Maine tries for a kimura but McCoy is defending well.
Maine wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCoy keeps working. #T1##SUB2#
Maine working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Maine controlling the position.
Maine creates some space and throws a big elbow, but McCoy sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Maine wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCoy keeps working.
McCoy gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SUB2#
Maine looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
McCoy is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Maine locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! McCoy is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Charles Maine!
An out of breath Charles Maine 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:
KIFC 76
Date: Jun 02, 2023 |
#R1#
McCoy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zero definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCoy was well out of range. Poor timing from Zero.
Despite the aggression on McCoy's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Zero connects with a jab.
McCoy wants to clinch up but Zero keeps it at a distance.
McCoy misses with a straight left.
Zero was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zero fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops McCoy to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! McCoy looks to clinch but Zero throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! McCoy taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mr Zero!
A less than humble Mr Zero misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
KIFC 67
Date: May 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Blevins tries a head kick but it misses.
McCoy's coach down at Elite Boxing Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on McCoy's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Blevins throws a nice outside leg kick.
Blevins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Blevins ducks under a wild hook from McCoy.
Blevins half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McCoy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Blevins throws a leg kick but McCoy checks it.
McCoy unleashes a big counter combination but Blevins bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McCoy throws a jab but it's blocked by Blevins.
Blevins throws the left hand but McCoy avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McCoy! But no joy.
Blevins scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A left lands for Blevins.
Blevins bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McCoy's head backwards.
Blevins throws a head kick that misses
and McCoy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blevins looks to land a right hand but McCoy moved out of range.
McCoy misses with the combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCoy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Blevins counters with a nice low kick that buckles McCoy's knee momentarily.#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Blevins.
Blevins lands with a nice combination. McCoy backs away looking to recover.
Blevins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McCoy swinging wildly here.
Blevins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blevins appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McCoy misses with an uppercut. Blevins saw that one coming.
Blevins appears to be looking for a big counter.
Blevins avoids the body shot from McCoy.
Blevins feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Blevins scores with a hook.
McCoy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blevins connects with the punch.
Crunch! Blevins slams his shin into McCoy's torso.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blevins lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
McCoy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blevins.
Blevins pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McCoy misses with a straight right.
Blevins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Arnold Blevins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blevins cracks McCoy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Blevins scores with a head kick. McCoy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Blevins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCoy.
McCoy moves away from the strike by Blevins.
McCoy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blevins throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McCoy! But no joy.
McCoy ducks under a wild hook from Blevins.
A countering left hand to the body from McCoy misses.
Blevins misses with a wild combination.
#T3#
Blevins looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Good work by McCoy as he checks the leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - McCoy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Blevins thumps McCoy with a low kick.
McCoy loads up on a big right hand but Blevins slips the punch.
McCoy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Blevins changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Blevins moves out of range of the strikes.
McCoy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blevins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McCoy might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Blevins is looking to chop away at McCoy's legs.
Blevins's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Blevins duly obliges.
Blevins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCoy.#T4#
Blevins scores with a decent looking hook.
McCoy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blevins.
Blevins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Blevins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCoy misses with a wild body shot.
McCoy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Blevins.
Blevins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McCoy counters with a straight right hand.
Blevins is looking to score with low kicks.
McCoy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blevins.
Blevins looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A jab from McCoy misses.
McCoy connects with a body shot that sends Blevins's belly button to the back.
Blevins throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like McCoy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Blevins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#CL2#
McCoy clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arnold Blevins dominated that round.
That's time! Blevins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
The crowd cheers as McCoy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Blevins doesn't seem phased though.
Blevins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCoy can do to turn this around?
Blevins slips under a jab from McCoy.
Blevins throws a one two combo.
That kick from Blevins tenderised McCoy's leg. McCoy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Blevins misses with a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Blevins.
McCoy throws a series of punches but Blevins avoids them all with ease.
Blevins definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McCoy throws a jab but it's blocked by Blevins.
Blevins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCoy.
Blevins tries to counter by clinching up but McCoy breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCoy jabs Blevins to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Arnold Blevins is winning the standup battle so far.
McCoy checks a low kick from Blevins.
McCoy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blevins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blevins tries to land a leg kick but McCoy saw it coming and moves away.
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!
McCoy misses with a combination
#CL#
and Blevins counters by moving into the clinch. #T1#
McCoy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Blevins fails to land. #BC2#
McCoy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blevins lands a glancing blow to the side of McCoy's head.#CL2#
McCoy gets a clinch.
McCoy can't find room to land a body shot as Blevins controls the action.
A short right from Blevins on the inside.
Blevins lands a left hand.
Blevins misses with some punches.
McCoy misses with an elbow over the top.
McCoy lands a left hand.
McCoy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Blevins jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McCoy walks away with a smile on his face. Blevins gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McCoy on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Blevins throws a leg kick but McCoy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Blevins clobbers McCoy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
John McCoy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blevins misses with a head kick.
McCoy throws out a counter right but Blevins avoids it with no problem.
McCoy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A big right from Blevins misses.
McCoy lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Blevins backs up against the cage.
McCoy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good exchange - Blevins coming out on top.
Blevins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCoy.
Blevins walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McCoy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL2#
McCoy instigates a clinch. #BC#
Blevins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blevins lands a glancing blow to the side of McCoy's head.
Nice jab there from Blevins.
Blevins fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McCoy is out of range.
Blevins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McCoy.
Blevins misses with a body kick. #T3#
McCoy cracks Blevins with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Blevins tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but McCoy pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Blevins is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John McCoy! |
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Event:
KIFC 57
Date: Apr 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCoy.
We've been told by Jones's head coaches at PhoQus Island Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD#
Jones feints and as McCoy raises his hands in defense, Jones changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but McCoy has wrist control.
Jones pushes down on McCoy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones content to control rather than advance.
Jones trying to pass the guard but McCoy defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Jones is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T1#
Jones trying to mount his opponent but McCoy defends it.
Jones controlling the action here.
McCoy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McCoy can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Jones looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Jones wants to work for an arm triangle but McCoy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2#
Jones works his foot free and advances to mount.
Jones lands a nice shot to the head.
Jones wants to take McCoy's back here but McCoy is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#SUB#
Jones is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! McCoy is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matt Jones! |
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Event:
KIFC 48
Date: Apr 15, 2023 |
#R1#
McCoy misses with a straight right.
McConnell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McCoy's waist but McCoy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McConnell off to one side.
McCoy jabs McConnell to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McConnell slips a jab from McCoy.
McConnell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCoy.
McCoy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McConnell circles away quickly and effectively.
McConnell attempts a counter takedown but McCoy avoids it well and moves away.
McConnell takes one to the side of the head.
McConnell tries to clinch there but McCoy circles away.
McConnell fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
McCoy lands a big uppercut and McConnell crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but McConnell looks OK. McCoy waves McConnell back to his feet!#ROC2#McConnell is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCoy cracks McConnell 's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! McConnell slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before McCoy can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John McCoy! |
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Event:
KIFC 39
Date: Apr 01, 2023 |
#R1#
McCoy misses the shot to the body.
Island avoids the body shot from McCoy.
It seemed like Island was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McCoy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Island counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCoy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Island cracks McCoy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Island misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Island.
It seemed like Island was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Island ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCoy moves away.
McCoy throws a sloppy body shot
and McCoy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#McCoy is rocked!
McCoy drops his hands for a split second and Island immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into McCoy face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Island follows up with a right hand that knocks McCoy into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). James Island! |
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Event:
KIFC 27
Date: Mar 18, 2023 |
#R1#
McCoy looks to land a combination. McCocker sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
McCoy looks to land a combination but McCocker avoids it well.
It seemed like McCocker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McCoy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McCocker misses with an uppercut
and McCoy counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from McCocker.
McCocker misses with a hook.
McCocker slips under a jab.
McCocker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McCoy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCocker.
McCocker misses with a right hand
and McCoy counters with a left to the body.
McCoy swings for the body but McCocker moves out of range.
McCocker drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McCoy defends it well.
McCoy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCoy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCocker manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McCocker! But no joy.#T1#
McCoy fails with an attempt to clinch.
McCocker throws an overhand right that lands on McCoy's shoulder, as McCoy tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - McCocker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab by McCoy.
A swing and a miss from McCocker.
It looked like McCoy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McCocker.
McCoy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCocker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McCoy is fending him off so far but McCocker persists. Nope, McCoy circles away and we're back to standing.
Some wild striking there from McCoy.
A little jabbing left from McCocker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McCocker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCoy sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
McCocker tries to move into range but McCoy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McCoy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McCocker slips a straight right by McCoy.
McCocker throws out a counter right but McCoy avoids it with no problem.
McCocker misses with a hook
and McCoy counters with a straight right hand.
McCocker swings widly with a right hand
#KD#
and McCoy counters with a crisp right hand that drops McCocker! McCoy lets McCocker back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#McCocker is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCocker misses with a looping right.
McCocker is still on wobbly legs! Can McCoy finish him?
McCocker misses with an uppercut
and McCoy counters with a straight right hand.
McCocker misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from McCoy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McCocker connects with a nice looking jab.
McCocker seems to have recovered his senses.
McCocker's coach down at PhoQus Island Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on McCocker's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
McCocker tries to move into range but McCoy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T3#
McCoy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCocker.#TD2#
McCocker shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McCoy is trying to defend but McCocker finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
McCocker passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB2#
McCocker working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. McCoy turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips McCocker off and cradles McCoy's limp body as McCocker celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Chris McCocker!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Chris McCocker waved his t-shirt featuring Island clothing lite's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
KIFC 17
Date: Feb 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Wetton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCoy. Wetton does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Wetton darts in and clinches McCoy up against the cage.
Wetton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McCoy letting Wetton take a breather here.
McCoy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
McCoy breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
McCoy moves into range and clinches up with Wetton.
A short uppercut from McCoy.
A head punch on the inside from Wetton fails to land.
Wetton displaying some good clinch control by pressing McCoy up against the cage.
Wetton stalling in the clinch but McCoy improves position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice elbow from McCoy.
A head punch on the inside from Wetton fails to land.
Wetton is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McCoy's coach down at Elite Boxing Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on McCoy's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Wetton takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T1#
Wetton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McCoy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wetton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McCoy lands an uppercut.
McCoy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Wetton is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McCoy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
McCoy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McCoy falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Wetton counters with a takedown into side control.
McCoy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wetton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wetton is staying tight to McCoy's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Wetton tries to advance to mount but McCoy denies him. #T2#
Wetton is staying tight to McCoy's torso, preventing him from escaping.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McCoy can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Wetton has hold of McCoy's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! McCoy tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Wetton cranks the arm and McCoy screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from McCoy, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). John Wetton!
An out of breath John Wetton 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:
KIFC 11
Date: Feb 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Oystenteller throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McCoy's waist but McCoy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Oystenteller off to one side. #CL#
McCoy rushes Oystenteller and presses him up against the cage.
Oystenteller's coach down at PhoQus Island Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Oystenteller's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
McCoy tries to throw a body punch but Oystenteller avoids it by throwing McCoy back against the cage.
McCoy struggles to land a body shot inside as Oystenteller controls his hands.
Nice elbow from McCoy.
McCoy is pressed up against the cage. Oystenteller has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McCoy down to the mat. McCoy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
McCoy clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
McCoy manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
McCoy closes the distance and pushes Oystenteller back into the cage.
McCoy gets underhooks to prevent Oystenteller's takedown attempt.
John McCoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darstknasset Oystenteller.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oystenteller tries to score a body lock takedown but McCoy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McCoy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Darstknasset Oystenteller has been cut.
Oystenteller takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC#
McCoy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oystenteller tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McCoy swivels and escapes.
A counter left hand to the body from McCoy misses its target.#T1#
McCoy checks a low kick from Oystenteller.
McCoy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Oystenteller.#ROC#Oystenteller is rocked!
McCoy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oystenteller is still on wobbly legs! Can McCoy finish him?#CL#
McCoy clinches up against the cage.
Oystenteller seems to have recovered his senses.
McCoy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Oystenteller.
A hook to the body from McCoy.
#TD2#
Oystenteller jumps guard and drags McCoy to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
McCoy wanted to stand there but Oystenteller had control of the position.
McCoy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
McCoy trying to control but Oystenteller is working from the bottom.
Oystenteller looking to hit a scissor sweep but McCoy is one step ahead there.
Oystenteller keeping full guard, as McCoy tries to pass.
McCoy has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
McCoy wants to control from the top but Oystenteller keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Oystenteller tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McCoy cracks Oystenteller with a right hand to the side of the head.#T3#
Oystenteller tries for a takedown but McCoy circles away easily
and McCoy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oystenteller throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McCoy's waist but McCoy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Oystenteller off to one side.
McCoy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Oystenteller moves out of range as McCoy strikes.
McCoy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCoy misses with a combination
#TD2#
so Oystenteller counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Oystenteller throwing strikes from guard but McCoy blocks nicely.
Oystenteller with a flurry of punches that miss.
Oystenteller is pushing down on McCoy's leg trying to pass to half guard. McCoy is fighting to maintain full guard but Oystenteller has managed to sneak the leg through.
McCoy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McCoy tries to get out of the position.
Oystenteller working over McCoy with some ground and pound. McCoy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
Oystenteller winds up and cracks McCoy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McCoy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Oystenteller.
McCoy wants to get back to his feet.
McCoy trying to control from the bottom.
Oystenteller is keen to just control but McCoy is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Oystenteller maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! McCoy could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Oystenteller has cracked it and McCoy is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Oystenteller!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Darstknasset Oystenteller!
Darstknasset Oystenteller is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Darstknasset Oystenteller 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:
KIFC 5
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Kasap closes the distance and pushes McCoy back into the cage.
McCoy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kasap wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kasap lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McCoy has Kasap pressed against the cage, preventing Kasap from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McCoy pushes Kasap back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McCoy is leaning against Kasap and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McCoy is working Kasap over against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McCoy.
Kasap looks winded!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kasap wants to get back to striking at distance but McCoy won't allow it.
McCoy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McCoy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McCoy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McCoy prevents Kasap from breaking the clinch.
Kasap misses with a punch on the inside.
McCoy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McCoy lands a damaging elbow. #ROC#Kasap is rocked!
McCoy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kasap is still on wobbly legs! Can McCoy finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCoy creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Kasap! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for McCoy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John McCoy!
John McCoy is the new lightweight champion! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 07, 2023 |
#R1#
A left lands for McCoy.
McCoy stalks Hawkes and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hawkes's face. Hawkes staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#It looks like Robin Hawkes has been cut.
McCoy throws the left hand but Hawkes avoids the punch easily.
McCoy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawkes. McCoy does a little dance to reset his feet.
A combination from McCoy does no damage. #CL#
McCoy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hawkes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McCoy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hawkes struggles to land a body shot inside as McCoy controls his hands.
Hawkes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from McCoy on the inside.
McCoy lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCoy blocks a body shot from Hawkes.
McCoy throws an elbow but it misses.
Hawkes dodges an elbow strike from McCoy.
A shot in the inside from McCoy.
A hook to the body from McCoy.
#T1#
McCoy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A right handed body shot lands from McCoy.
#BC#
McCoy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McCoy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hawkes.
Hawkes throws a left and a right that both miss
letting McCoy counter with a right hand.
Hawkes looks winded!
A shot to the body from Hawkes misses
and McCoy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hawkes misses with a double jab.
As Hawkes tries to get set, McCoy tries to push him back and clinch up but Hawkes manages to avoid the attempt.
McCoy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hawkes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McCoy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Decent striking displayed by McCoy there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCoy plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Hawkes to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Hawkes just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). John McCoy! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 05, 2023 |
#R1#
McCoy misses with a double jab.
Four tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCoy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McCoy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Four wants to clinch up but McCoy keeps it at a distance.
McCoy cracks Four with a good jab.#CUT2#It looks like Shadow Island Four has been cut.
McCoy fails to land with a series of punches.
Four tries to clinch but McCoy moves out of range.
McCoy keeps the fight on the outside.
Shadow Island Four seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Four doesn't manage to clinch there - McCoy circles away.
Four moves in looking to clinch but McCoy pushes him off.
Four tries to close the distance and clinch but McCoy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McCoy throws out a counter right but Four avoids it with no problem.
Four tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McCoy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McCoy scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCoy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Four closes the distance looking to clinch
and McCoy counters with a nice body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by McCoy as he connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCoy swats away the attempt to clinch by Four.#T1##CL#
Four moves into range and clinches up with McCoy.#BC2#
McCoy manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Four has closed the distance and engaged McCoy in a clinch.
Four tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McCoy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Four tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McCoy smiles and moves away.
Four tries to clinch but McCoy is having none of it.
McCoy keeps the fight on the outside.
Four tries to clinch up but McCoy circles away and keeps his distance.
McCoy throws out a counter right but Four avoids it with no problem.
McCoy keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Four gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McCoy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Four tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McCoy just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shadow Island Four. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Four fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Four is trying to pull guard but McCoy has him pressed against the cage.
McCoy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Four tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T2#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McCoy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2#
McCoy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCoy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McCoy swats away the attempt to clinch by Four.
Four is looking to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! McCoy has knocked Four down with a huge combo! McCoy steps away and waves a wobbly Four back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
McCoy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Four moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Four fails in his attempt to clinch.
McCoy lands a nice shot to the body.
McCoy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Four takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC2#Four is rocked!
Four darts in trying to clinch#KD2#
and McCoy counters with a crisp right hand that drops Four! McCoy lets Four back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Four is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL#
Four has managed to clinch.
#T3#
Four tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McCoy smiles and moves away.
Four seems to have got his legs back now.#KD2#
McCoy lands a big uppercut and Four crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Four looks OK. McCoy waves Four back to his feet!
Four tries to close the distance and clinch but McCoy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McCoy swats away the attempt to clinch by Four.
McCoy unleashes a big counter combination but Four bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Four tries to clinch but McCoy moves away
and McCoy counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#Shadow Island Four's cut is getting worse.
Four wants to clinch
and McCoy counters with a big right hand! Oh Four is in trouble here! McCoy follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John McCoy! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Papillon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL#
and McCoy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McCoy.
McCoy lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#It looks like Pascal Papillon has been cut.
McCoy misses with an elbow strike.
Papillon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Papillon blocks the elbow strike.
Papillon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Papillon misses with a body punch.
McCoy throws an elbow but it misses.
McCoy misses with an elbow strike.
McCoy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Papillon's defenses.
McCoy lands a nice elbow. #ROC#Papillon is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Pascal Papillon's cut even more.
Papillon blocks an elbow strike.
Papillon takes an elbow to the temple.
Papillon is still on wobbly legs! Can McCoy finish him?
Papillon pushes McCoy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Papillon misses with a punch to the body.
McCoy coils back and throws a huge elbow that knocks Papillon senseless! McCoy is going crazy celebrating with his corner! Hopefully Papillon is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Elbow). John McCoy! |
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