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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Turtle darts in and clinches McPherson up against the cage.#BC#
Turtle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Turtle.
McPherson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McPherson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Turtle rushes McPherson and presses him up against the cage.
Turtle is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
McPherson breaks the clinch.
Turtle tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McPherson defends well and Turtle ends up having to push McPherson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Turtle drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McPherson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michaelangelo Turtle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McPherson blocks the elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McPherson can't break the clinch.
#TD2#
McPherson manages to pull guard.
#T1#
McPherson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Turtle is controlling him.
Turtle passes McPherson's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
McPherson actively working from the bottom here.
McPherson looks winded!
Turtle trying to control from half guard but McPherson is working away. #ES2#
McPherson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Turtle keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Turtle can't get the takedown.
McPherson tries to break the clinch but Turtle is controlling the position.
Turtle has McPherson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McPherson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McPherson is looking for a takedown.#T2#
Turtle drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McPherson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McPherson can't get the takedown.
Turtle misses with a punch on the inside.
McPherson is trying to force a seperation but Turtle has the dominant position.#BC#
Turtle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Turtle fails with a takedown attempt.
McPherson unleashes a big counter combination but Turtle bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Turtle moves in looking to clinch but McPherson pushes him off.
Turtle tries to score a power double leg takedown but McPherson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Turtle somewhat.#T3#
McPherson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turtle connects with a leg kick.
McPherson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Turtle circles away.
McPherson has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Turtle tries for a takedown but McPherson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Turtle tries to score a power double leg takedown but McPherson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Turtle somewhat.#CL#
Turtle closes the distance and clinches.
Turtle lands an elbow inside that McPherson shrugs off. #T4##BC#
Turtle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Turtle tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McPherson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Turtle will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Turtle shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McPherson sprawls well. McPherson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Turtle gets slowly back to his feet.
A punch combination from McPherson misses. #CL#
Turtle closes the distance and clinches.
McPherson is pressed up against the cage. Turtle has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McPherson down to the mat. McPherson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McPherson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Turtle.
Turtle is looking to clinch.
McPherson looks to land a combination. Turtle sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael McPherson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Turtle throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McPherson's waist but McPherson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Turtle off to one side.
McPherson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Turtle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck for Turtle with that takedown attempt.
McPherson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michaelangelo Turtle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McPherson misses with a double jab.
McPherson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McPherson duly obliges.
McPherson tried to score with a low kick but Turtle checks it.
Turtle misses with a body shot.
McPherson tries to close the distance and clinch but Turtle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Turtle is looking to counter with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McPherson doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Turtle counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Turtle. #TD#
Turtle ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Turtle no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McPherson being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
McPherson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McPherson trying to control but Turtle is working from the bottom.
Turtle bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McPherson's guard. #REVR#
McPherson wants to sweep here but Turtle controlling him for the moment. #SU#
Turtle decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on McPherson, up you get!
Turtle shoots in for a takedown but McPherson shows good takedown defense.
No luck for McPherson with that takedown attempt. #T2#
Turtle lands a head kick!
Michaelangelo Turtle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Turtle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McPherson manages to avoid it.
McPherson leaves Turtle with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Michael McPherson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McPherson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Turtle defends it nicely.#CL#
Turtle fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McPherson, pushing him back against the cage.#T3#
Turtle fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Turtle pulls guard.
McPherson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Turtle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU2#
McPherson stands up and waves to Turtle to follow him. #TD2#
McPherson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Turtle wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turtle controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
McPherson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Turtle manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McPherson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Turtle is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SU2#
McPherson gets to his feet. Turtle looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
McPherson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Turtle.
McPherson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Michael McPherson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McPherson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Turtle sprawls well. Turtle wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McPherson gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Michaelangelo Turtle will probably get the nod.
That's time! Turtle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
McPherson stuffs the takedown.
Turtle tries to score a power double leg takedown but McPherson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Turtle somewhat.
Turtle lands with a kick to the ribs.
#TD2#
McPherson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Turtle is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. McPherson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turtle is working for takedown but McPherson is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michaelangelo Turtle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McPherson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Turtle fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Turtle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
Turtle is looking to clinch.
Turtle misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McPherson scores with a sloppy right hand. Turtle should have avoided that one.
Turtle lands with a thumping leg kick.
Turtle fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McPherson stuffs the takedown attempt from Turtle. Turtle gets slowly back to his feet.
McPherson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Turtle sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McPherson somewhat.#T2#
Turtle shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McPherson pinned against the cage. McPherson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Turtle is looking to chop away at McPherson's legs.
McPherson unleashes a big counter combination but Turtle bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Turtle fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Turtle gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McPherson.
Turtle closes this distance looking for a takedown but McPherson circles away.#T3#
Turtle shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McPherson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McPherson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McPherson duly obliges.
Turtle tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McPherson swivels and escapes.
Turtle is looking to score with low kicks.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Turtle.#TD#
Turtle drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
McPherson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
McPherson looking for a sweep. Not yet McPherson, not yet. #T4#
Turtle trying to control the position from guard on top but McPherson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turtle pushes down on McPherson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McPherson wants to improve his position but Turtle is controlling well.
Turtle wants to lay and pray for a moment but McPherson keeps working.
Turtle is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for McPherson!
Turtle trying to control but McPherson is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Michael McPherson.
I think McPherson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael McPherson!
A relieved looking Michael McPherson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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