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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Martin scores with a sloppy right hand. McLaughlin should have avoided that one.
McLaughlin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Martin cracks a nice hook into McLaughlin's ribs.
Martin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
George McLaughlin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - McLaughlin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Martin fires out a quick counter leg kick but McLaughlin just manages to avoid it.
McLaughlin tries to clinch but Martin moves away #TD#
and Martin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McLaughlin's guard.
Martin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McLaughlin being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLaughlin keeping moving, preventing Martin from controlling successfully.
Martin passes McLaughlin's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
McLaughlin won't allow Martin to pass to mount.
Martin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Martin not doing much here.
#SUB#
Martin seems to be looking for submissions.
Martin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
McLaughlin moves into full guard.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Martin looking to pass the guard.
McLaughlin being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
McLaughlin 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.
McLaughlin moves to clinch but Martin breaks away
letting Martin counter with a right hand. #T3#
Good leg kick by Martin.
McLaughlin tries to clinch up but Martin circles away and keeps his distance.
Martin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A lazy left from Martin finds it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A chopping leg kick lands by Martin.
Martin sizes up McLaughlin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Martin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McLaughlin takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD#
Martin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McLaughlin sprawls well initially but Martin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
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!
McLaughlin wants to improve his position but Martin is controlling well.
Martin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martin controlling the action here.#T4#
McLaughlin is controlling Martin's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Martin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McLaughlin for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martin jabs McLaughlin right on the nose. McLaughlin blinks but takes it well.
McLaughlin fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
McLaughlin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McLaughlin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Martin smiles and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bald Martin dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD#
Martin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bald Martin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Martin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McLaughlin trying to control but Martin postures up.
Martin thows a huge punch but McLaughlin dodges it nicely.
Martin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McLaughlin is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin controlling the action here.
Martin thows a huge punch but McLaughlin dodges it nicely.
#T1#
Martin tries to pass to full mount but McLaughlin defends it.
Martin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for McLaughlin!
Martin controlling the pace for now.
Martin thowing shots but they're missing.
Martin thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
McLaughlin is squirming around, avoiding Martin's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Martin throwing strikes but McLaughlin recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Martin stalling.
Martin not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Martin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McLaughlin defends it well. #SUB#
Martin is looking for a kimura here.
Martin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Martin controlling the action here.
McLaughlin tries to get to full guard but Martin has control of the leg.
McLaughlin wants to control but Martin is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Martin controlling the pace. #SUB#
Martin is working for a submission of some sort.
Martin controlling the pace. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Martin lands with a straight right. McLaughlin didn't see that one coming.#CL#
McLaughlin tries to keep at a distance but Martin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martin lands a nice shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Martin.
McLaughlin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bald Martin 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. This is the final round!#R3#
McLaughlin fails in his attempt to clinch.
McLaughlin is looking to clinch but Martin is avoiding it.
Martin lands a two punch combo.
Martin lands a nice leg kick that just misses McLaughlin's sensitive parts.
Martin cracks McLaughlin with an open hand slap.
Martin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Martin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McLaughlin can do to turn this around?
McLaughlin is looking to clinch but Martin is avoiding it.
Martin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Martin with the inside leg kick.
Martin pivots, looking for a leg kick but McLaughlin is out of range and Martin settles back down.
That kick from Martin tenderised McLaughlin's leg. McLaughlin is trying to keep his angry face on.
McLaughlin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Martin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Martin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martin stuns McLaughlin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Martin swats away the attempt to clinch by McLaughlin.
Martin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Martin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Martin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McLaughlin tries to clinch up.
Martin tried to counter with a leg kick but McLaughlin avoided it.
Martin pivots, looking for a leg kick but McLaughlin is out of range and Martin settles back down. #T1#
Jab by Martin.
McLaughlin is looking to clinch but Martin is avoiding it.
Martin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
George McLaughlin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McLaughlin tries to close the distance and clinch but Martin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McLaughlin tries to close the distance and clinch but Martin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McLaughlin wants to clinch but Martin slips to the side
and Martin counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab lands there for Martin.
Jab from Martin.
McLaughlin checks the leg kick.
Donk. Martin catches McLaughlin right on the button with a cross.
McLaughlin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McLaughlin tries to clinch but Martin is having none of it.
McLaughlin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McLaughlin tries to clinch but Martin is having none of it.
Martin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McLaughlin momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLaughlin is looking to clinch.
Martin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bald Martin is winning the standup battle so far.
McLaughlin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McLaughlin tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Martin counters with a straight right hand.
Martin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McLaughlin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2#
McLaughlin is looking to clinch.
McLaughlin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Martin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McLaughlin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Martin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Martin lands a body shot.
Nice jab there from Martin.
McLaughlin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Martin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McLaughlin is looking to clinch but Martin is avoiding it.
Martin scores with a nice right hand.
McLaughlin is looking to clinch but Martin is avoiding it.
Martin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Martin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McLaughlin tries to close the distance and clinch but Martin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McLaughlin tries to clinch there but Martin circles away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McLaughlin checks a leg kick.
McLaughlin moves in looking to clinch but Martin pushes him off.
Martin thumps McLaughlin with a low kick.
McLaughlin checks a leg kick nicely.
Martin scores with a leg kick.
Bald Martin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
McLaughlin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Martin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice leg kick from Martin, right into the meat of the thigh.
McLaughlin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Martin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Martin with a jab.
Martin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Martin lands a nice shot to the body.
Martin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Martin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Martin lands a nice looking body shot.
Martin misses with a leg kick.
McLaughlin tries to close the distance and clinch but Martin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Martin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McLaughlin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Martin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McLaughlin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A bone on bone clash there as McLaughlin blocks the leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Martin.
Martin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Martin connects with a body shot that sends McLaughlin's belly button to the back.
Martin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McLaughlin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McLaughlin doesn't manage to clinch there - Martin circles away.
McLaughlin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T4#
McLaughlin tries to clinch but Martin moves out of range.
Martin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Martin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McLaughlins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McLaughlin darts in trying to clinch
and Martin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McLaughlin thinking.
McLaughlin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Martin swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
McLaughlin gets caught flat footed, as Martin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Martin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Martin stopping the sweep attempt from McLaughlin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Martin trying to control but McLaughlin is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bald Martin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Martin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:24
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:24
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bald Martin!
An out of breath Bald Martin 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Fella circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
McLaughlin moves into range and clinches up with Fella.
McLaughlin is trying to pull guard but Fella has him pressed against the cage.
Fella lands a right hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Fella has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
McLaughlin is trying to pull guard but Fella has him pressed against the cage.
Fella scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD2#
Fella has dropped down and is working for a takedown. McLaughlin is trying to keep an underhook but Fella manages to get the takedown into half guard.
McLaughlin trying to control here.
McLaughlin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fella is figuring out what he wants to do next.
McLaughlin is trying to maintain the position but Fella is very close to passing his half guard.
Fella tries to pass to full mount but McLaughlin defends it. #T1##SUB2#
Fella is working for a kimura but McLaughlin is defending it quite comfortably.
Fella is pressing down on McLaughlin's thigh, looking to free his foot. McLaughlin is holding on for now.
Fella is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McLaughlin trying to control but Fella postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
McLaughlin wants to get back to full guard.
Fella wants to pass the guard but McLaughlin is defending well. #SUB2#
Fella is working for a submission of some sort.
Fella performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
McLaughlin has managed to clinch.
#T3#
Fella scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McLaughlin tries to pull guard but Fella forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George McLaughlin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
McLaughlin pulls guard successfully.
Fella content to stall in guard here.
Fella stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McLaughlin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fella passes into half guard.
Fella keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McLaughlin tries to roll over but Fella keeps him under control.
Fella is controlling the pace.
#T4#
Let's hope that Fella 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.
McLaughlin wants to control but Fella is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fella seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Fella.
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.
Stella Fella 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#
Fella throws a one two combo.
George McLaughlin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
McLaughlin darts in and clinches Fella up against the cage.
McLaughlin tries to pull guard but Fella forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McLaughlin jumps guard but Fella turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Fella throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McLaughlins head.
Fella slows down the pace here.
Fella lands a body shot. #TD2#
Fella gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Fella slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Fella postures up.
Fella is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fella is pushing down on McLaughlin's leg trying to pass to half guard. McLaughlin is fighting to maintain full guard but Fella has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Fella wants to free his trapped foot but McLaughlin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McLaughlin trying to hold on to Fella's head to control him but Fella postures up.
McLaughlin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fella is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Fella has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fella controlling the action here. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Fella is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McLaughlin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fella.
McLaughlin wants to improve his position but Fella is controlling well.
Fella sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
McLaughlin is looking to clinch but Fella is avoiding it.
McLaughlin wants to clinch but Fella slips to the side
and Fella counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McLaughlin closes the distance but Fella moves to the side
and Fella connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McLaughlin moves to clinch but Fella breaks away
and Fella counters with a right hand to the body.
George McLaughlin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McLaughlin tries to clinch up but Fella circles away and keeps his distance.
Fella dips to his left and cracks McLaughlin with an uppercut!#CL#
McLaughlin rushes Fella and presses him up against the cage.
Fella stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McLaughlin jumps guard but Fella stands there with McLaughlin around his waist. McLaughlin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George McLaughlin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fella stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fella lands a body shot.
McLaughlin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fella smiles and moves away.
McLaughlin tries to clinch up but Fella circles away and keeps his distance.#T4#
Fella connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McLaughlin tries to clinch up but Fella circles away and keeps his distance.
Fella throws a sloppy head kick and McLaughlin moves out of range easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McLaughlin tries to clinch but Fella moves out of range.
McLaughlin looks to clinch
and Fella counters with a nice body kick.
McLaughlin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fella counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McLaughlin thinking.
Fella keeps the fight on the outside.
Fella throws a fast counter high kick but McLaughlin manages to duck under it in time.
McLaughlin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fella counters with a one-two to the body.
Fella will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2#
Fella fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McLaughlin, pushing him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stella Fella showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Fella scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#TD2#
Fella decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fella throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McLaughlin trying to control but Fella postures up.
Fella slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
McLaughlin trying to control from the bottom.
McLaughlin wants to improve his position but Fella is controlling well.
Fella is taking a breather. McLaughlin 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.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McLaughlin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fella counters with a nice uppercut.
McLaughlin moves in looking to clinch but Fella pushes him off.#CL#
McLaughlin gets a clinch.
Fella lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
The referee calls for Fella to work.
A body shot lands from Fella.
Fella scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Fella obliges.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Fella obliges.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McLaughlin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fella walks away with a smile on his face. McLaughlin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fella getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fella lands a jab-cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fella lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McLaughlin tries to clinch up but Fella circles away and keeps his distance.
McLaughlin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McLaughlin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stella Fella seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3##TD2#
Fella scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fella moves into full mount!
McLaughlin is desperately trying to improve his position but Fella has a good base and remains in mount.
Fella tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fella working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but McLaughlin slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
#T4#
Fella passes to full mount!
Fella controlling from mount.
McLaughlin tries to lock up and control but Fella gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McLaughlin is wriggling around trying to escape.
McLaughlin is controlling an arm, preventing Fella from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#SUB2#
Fella looking for a guillotine from mount but McLaughlin is having none of it.
Fella content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stella Fella comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fella has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 25:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 25:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stella Fella!
A relieved looking Stella Fella 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: Mar 25, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
McLaughlin moves into the clinch.#TD#
McLaughlin gets control of Mebab's arms and successfully pulls guard. McLaughlin will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mebab lands a couple of elbows.
McLaughlin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mebab throwing strikes from guard but McLaughlin blocks nicely.
McLaughlin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mebab content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mebab chips away with some ground and pound.
McLaughlin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mebab throws a strike but McLaughlin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mebab is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McLaughlin defends well.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA Los Angeles inform us that Mebab has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Mebab has his foot on McLaughlin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McLaughlin works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mebab is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McLaughlin defends well.
Mebab wants to improve his position but instead McLaughlin has moved into half guard.
#T1##SUB2#
Mebab looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mebab wants to get back to full guard but McLaughlin has mounted him!
Mebab avoids a series of strikes thrown by McLaughlin.
Mebab is working to get back to half guard.
McLaughlin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McLaughlin continues to stall.#T2#
Mebab tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mebab is still trying to improve position.
Mebab bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McLaughlin tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Mebab stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! McLaughlin throws up his legs and catches Mebab in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Mebab tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by McLaughlin! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). George McLaughlin!
George McLaughlin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 14, 2024 |
#R1#
McLaughlin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McLaughlin tries to clinch up.
Benzo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Benzo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Benzo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Benzo instigates a clinch.
Benzo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Benzo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Benzo.
Benzo slows down the pace here.
Benzo is working McLaughlin over against the cage.
McLaughlin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Benzo smiles and moves away.
McLaughlin moves in looking to clinch but Benzo pushes him off.#CL#
Benzo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McLaughlin jumps guard but Benzo stands there with McLaughlin around his waist. McLaughlin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Benzo.
McLaughlin is trying to pull guard but Benzo has him pressed against the cage.
Ritanzo Benzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George McLaughlin.
Benzo lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left hand lands to the body for Benzo.
McLaughlin jumps guard but Benzo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
McLaughlin is trying to pull guard but Benzo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
McLaughlin tries to pull guard but Benzo holds him up against the cage and eventually McLaughlin drops back down to his feet.
#T1#
Benzo lands with a light punch inside.
A hook to the body from Benzo.
McLaughlin looks winded!
Benzo scores with a shot to the side of McLaughlin's head.
McLaughlin takes a shot to the head.
Benzo gets through McLaughlin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Benzo lands a nice uppercut.#TD2#
McLaughlin pulls Benzo into guard.
Benzo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Benzo looking to pass the guard.
Benzo sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McLaughlin is trying to control the position but Benzo postures up. #T2#
Benzo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McLaughlin is trying to control the position but Benzo postures up. #SU#
Benzo stands and steps away. McLaughlin gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Benzo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Benzo lands a glancing blow to the side of McLaughlin's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benzo clobbers McLaughlin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Benzo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Benzo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McLaughlin tries to clinch but Benzo is having none of it.
We've been told by Benzo's head coaches at The Hidden that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Left hook, right uppercut from Benzo.
Benzo lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - McLaughlin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Benzo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
McLaughlin tries to keep at a distance but Benzo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Benzo scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Benzo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Benzo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Benzo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McLaughlin is trying to pull guard but Benzo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Benzo.
McLaughlin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Benzo walks away with a smile on his face. McLaughlin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Benzo slowing the pace effectively.
McLaughlin is trying to pull guard but Benzo has him pressed against the cage.
McLaughlin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Benzo just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Benzo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Benzo lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benzo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Benzo scores with a sloppy right hand. McLaughlin should have avoided that one. #T4#
Benzo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL#
Benzo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McLaughlin, pushing him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Benzo.
A left hand lands to the body for Benzo.
McLaughlin being controlled against the cage.#TD2#
McLaughlin decides to pull guard. #SU#
Benzo stands up from McLaughlin's guard - Benzo perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL#
Benzo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Benzo works on McLaughlin's body with a couple of short punches.
McLaughlin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Benzo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Benzo scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Benzo.
Benzo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Benzo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Benzo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ritanzo Benzo dominated that round.
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#
McLaughlin tries to clinch there but Benzo circles away.
#CL2#
Benzo tries to keep at a distance but McLaughlin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Benzo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Benzo lands a hook that snaps the head of McLaughlin backwards.
Benzo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McLaughlin tries to pull guard but Benzo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Benzo lands a nice uppercut.
McLaughlin being controlled against the cage.
Benzo pressing his opponent against the cage.
Benzo seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
A short right from Benzo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Benzo.
Benzo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC#
Benzo breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
McLaughlin closes the distance and pushes Benzo back into the cage.
Benzo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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!
McLaughlin is trying to pull guard but Benzo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1#
Benzo lands a right hand.
Benzo digs a right hand into McLaughlin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McLaughlin's gas tank.
McLaughlin is breathing heavily.
McLaughlin tries to pull guard but Benzo holds him up against the cage and eventually McLaughlin drops back down to his feet.
Ritanzo Benzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George McLaughlin.
Benzo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McLaughlin.
Benzo lands with a left to the head.
Benzo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McLaughlin tries to pull guard but Benzo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McLaughlin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short right from Benzo.
A short body shot lands from Benzo as the two fighters clinch.
Benzo lands a hook that snaps the head of McLaughlin backwards.
Benzo lands with a right to the head.
Benzo lands a right hand.
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!
Benzo lands a body punch.
Benzo stalling the fight.
Benzo controlling the action here for a moment.
The referee is keeping an eye on Benzo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Benzo for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#T2#
A short right from Benzo on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Benzo.
McLaughlin is trying to pull guard but Benzo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The referee calls for Benzo to work.
McLaughlin is trying to pull guard but Benzo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Benzo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good exchange - Benzo coming out on top.
Benzo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Both fighters circling a little - Benzo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Benzo lands with an uppercut that bounces McLaughlin off the cage and back into range.
Benzo connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice jab there from Benzo.
Benzo circles away from the clinch attempt.
McLaughlin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Benzo can pounce on him.
Benzo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McLaughlin is looking to clinch but Benzo is avoiding it.
Benzo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ritanzo Benzo is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
McLaughlin gets tackled into the cage by Benzo. Benzo maintains the clinch.
McLaughlin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Benzo walks away with a smile on his face. McLaughlin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Benzo cracks McLaughlin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T3#
Benzo swats away the attempt to clinch by McLaughlin.
Benzo scores with a kick to the body.
McLaughlin moves forwards but Benzo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
George McLaughlin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benzo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McLaughlin has time to react.
McLaughlin walks into a left hand. #ROC#McLaughlin is rocked!
Benzo lands a jab to McLaughlin's midsection.#CL#
Benzo clinches up against the cage.
McLaughlin jumps guard but Benzo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ritanzo Benzo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Benzo.
Benzo lands an uppercut.
Benzo lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Benzo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McLaughlin wants to clinch.
Benzo fires out a quick counter leg kick but McLaughlin just manages to avoid it.#CL2#
McLaughlin has closed the distance and engaged Benzo in a clinch.
#T4#
McLaughlin tries to pull guard but Benzo won't allow it.
Benzo lands a shoulder strike.
McLaughlin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Benzo to keep the fight standing.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Benzo.
Benzo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Benzo lands a right hand that snaps the head of McLaughlin backwards.
Benzo cracks McLaughlin with a nice body shot.
McLaughlin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Benzo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Benzo.
Benzo scores with a shot to the side of McLaughlin's head.
McLaughlin is still on wobbly legs! Can Benzo finish him?
Benzo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Benzo lands a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benzo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Benzo pushes McLaughlin against the cage. Benzo is working some dirty boxing. Benzo pushes off with a quick right hook! McLaughlin goes down! McLaughlin tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Benzo moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ritanzo Benzo! |
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Event:
The Island Season 14, 145 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
McLaughlin instigates a clinch. #TD2#
McLaughlin pulls guard successfully.
Richard 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Richard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richard trying to control the position from guard on top but McLaughlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Richard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McLaughlin 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 may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Richard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
George McLaughlin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Richard looks to land a left hand but McLaughlin moved out of range nicely.
Richard looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Richard shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McLaughlin but McLaughlin pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
McLaughlin clinches with his opponent.
McLaughlin is trying to pull guard but Richard has him pressed against the cage.
McLaughlin fails to pull guard.
#T2##TD2#
McLaughlin ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McLaughlin no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Richard wants to pass the guard but McLaughlin is keeping the position.
Richard throws a strike but McLaughlin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Richard controls McLaughlin momentarily but McLaughlin frees himself.
McLaughlin wants to control from the top but Richard keeps moving. #SUB#
Richard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McLaughlin defends well.
McLaughlin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Richard is trying to control the position but McLaughlin postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Richard holds on and takes a little breather.
Richard is trying to keep McLaughlin in close.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McLaughlin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Richard trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
McLaughlin closes the distance and clinches.
McLaughlin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Small Richard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George McLaughlin.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Richard fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McLaughlin is trying to pull guard but Richard has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
McLaughlin manages to pull guard.
Richard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
George McLaughlin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
McLaughlin doesn't manage to clinch there - Richard circles away.
Richard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McLaughlin moves away from the strike by Richard.
McLaughlin staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from McLaughlin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McLaughlin tries to clinch but Richard moves out of range.
McLaughlin darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Richard counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McLaughlin trying to control from the bottom.
Richard content to control rather than advance.
McLaughlin is trying to control but can't.
McLaughlin felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richard frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T1#
McLaughlin tries to hold on but Richard pushes him away.
Richard controlling the position easily from mount.
McLaughlin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McLaughlin wants to hold on but Richard pushes him away.
McLaughlin is trying to escape the mount.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Richard looking to finish McLaughlin with some ground and pound. This is bad for McLaughlin!
Richard takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McLaughlin gets back to half guard.
McLaughlin is looking to improve his position.
McLaughlin wants to sweep but Richard has passed to side control!
McLaughlin is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
McLaughlin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Richard controlling the position well.
Richard is trying to get back to full guard.
Richard trying to control from the bottom.
Small Richard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Richard is holding on to half guard well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Richard is trying to control but McLaughlin passes into side control!
Richard can't do much from the bottom here.
McLaughlin is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Richard's shoulder. That is not cool.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McLaughlin trying to control the action but Richard is working from the bottom.
McLaughlin working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Small Richard dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Richard closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McLaughlin to the mat! McLaughlin manages to get full guard.
McLaughlin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Richard looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Richard trying to control but McLaughlin is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLaughlin looking to control but Richard passes into half guard.
Richard controlling the action here. #T1#
Richard thows a huge punch but McLaughlin dodges it nicely.
Richard lands with a punch from half guard.
McLaughlin trying to control here.
Richard is looking to advance position but McLaughlin won't allow it.
McLaughlin wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McLaughlin trying to hold on to Richard's head to control him but Richard postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
George McLaughlin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richard circles away from the clinch attempt.
McLaughlin moves out of range of the strikes.
Richard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Richard keeps the fight on the outside.
Richard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McLaughlin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Richard misses. #CL2#
McLaughlin closes the distance and pushes Richard back into the cage.
McLaughlin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
McLaughlin ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McLaughlin no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Richard tries to free his leg and advance position but McLaughlin is retaining full guard. #T3#
Richard slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
McLaughlin wants to sweep but no luck.
Richard is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Richard showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McLaughlin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Richard is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
No luck for Richard with that takedown attempt.
Richard throws a looping overhand right but McLaughlin ducks down to avoid it.
Richard swats away the attempt to clinch by McLaughlin.
Richard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Richard keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
McLaughlin takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
McLaughlin jumps guard and drags Richard to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Richard's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McLaughlin looking for a sweep. Not yet McLaughlin, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Small Richard showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Richard has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Small Richard!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Small Richard!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Small Richard!
Small Richard wins by unanimous decision!
Small Richard thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
KIFC 3
Date: Jan 14, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Magalhaes scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Magalhaes trying to control the position but McLaughlin is working away.
McLaughlin is trying to control Magalhaes's posture but Magalhaes avoids it.
McLaughlin holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Magalhaes working away.
McLaughlin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Magalhaes off and has taken his back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magalhaes is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Magalhaes trying to control but not successfully.
Well, with McLaughlin on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Magalhaes is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T1#
Good control from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin gets his hands free as Magalhaes looks to control.
Magalhaes is trying to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McLaughlin not allowing Magalhaes to control his hands.
Magalhaes is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Magalhaes is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
McLaughlin has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Magalhaes's body.
McLaughlin is continuing to stall.#T3#
My spies in PhoQus Island Training inform me that McLaughlin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
You can see the frustration on Magalhaes's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
What can Magalhaes do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T4#
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.
Magalhaes wants to get back to his feet.
McLaughlin just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
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.
George McLaughlin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
McLaughlin clinches up with Magalhaes and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Magalhaes wants the takedown. McLaughlin is fighting it off but Magalhaes persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in McLaughlin's guard against the cage.
McLaughlin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
McLaughlin has his feet on Magalhaes's thighs here. He's pushed Magalhaes off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Magalhaes screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). George McLaughlin!
George McLaughlin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 03, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
McLaughlin takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Gracie decides to pull guard.
Gracie trying to strike off his back.
Gracie is trying to control the position but McLaughlin postures up.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but McLaughlin is one step ahead there.
Gracie wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and McLaughlin is now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McLaughlin is working away from the top position though.
McLaughlin controlling the pace. #T1#
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.
Gracie is trying to keep McLaughlin in close.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McLaughlin controls the pace.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McLaughlin tries to clinch there but Gracie circles away.
#TD2#
Gracie shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McLaughlin is trying to defend but Gracie finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gracie missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
McLaughlin looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McLaughlin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Gracie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McLaughlin is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
McLaughlin holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Gracie thows a huge punch but McLaughlin dodges it nicely.
McLaughlin is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
McLaughlin controlling the position well. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
McLaughlin clinches up with Gracie and pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McLaughlin tries to pull guard but Gracie forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McLaughlin jumps guard but Gracie stands there with McLaughlin around his waist. McLaughlin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Gracie manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gracie is looking to sweep but instead, McLaughlin has passed into half guard.
Gracie is trying to escape back to his feet but McLaughlin uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Gracie is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, McLaughlin asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ronaldo Gracie dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Gracie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McLaughlin tries to clinch up but Gracie circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Gracie gets tackled into the cage by McLaughlin. McLaughlin maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Gracie decides to pull guard.
McLaughlin pushing down on Gracie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gracie is looking to get back to is feet but McLaughlin passes into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
McLaughlin is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A lull in the action here.
Gracie tries to improve position but can't.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gracie is still trying to improve position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No joy there for Gracie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - McLaughlin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3##CL#
McLaughlin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gracie is trying to force a seperation but McLaughlin has the dominant position.#TD#
McLaughlin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gracie uses from the top position.
Ronaldo Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
McLaughlin pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
McLaughlin keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully. #SUB#
McLaughlin is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Gracie has his hands clasped together but McLaughlin extends and breaks Gracie's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by McLaughlin.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). George McLaughlin!
A relieved looking George McLaughlin 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 01, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
McLaughlin rushes Levin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
McLaughlin manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Levin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Levin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McLaughlin is keeping the position for now.
Levin passes into half guard.
Levin wants to lay and pray for a moment but McLaughlin keeps working. #SUB2#
Levin 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levin is thwarting McLaughlin's attempts to control the position.#T1##SUB2#
Levin seems to be working for a kimura but McLaughlin defends the submission attempt.
Levin is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #SUB#
McLaughlin is looking to cinch up a triangle. Levin throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to McLaughlin's body to avoid the submission. McLaughlin has instead reached around Levin's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! McLaughlin arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). George McLaughlin! |
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