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Event:
HFC 48: Chenevert vs Kangee
Date: May 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Morales scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#It looks like Dan McGrew has been cut.
Morales lunges at McGrew with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McGrew's hand.
McGrew fails with the takedown
and Morales connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGrew with a poor takedown
and Morales connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#McGrew is rocked!
McGrew takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Oh McGrew is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McGrew loses concentration momentarily and Morales pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! McGrew crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Morales finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Omari Morales!
Omari Morales decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
HFC 43:Caceres vs Thompson
Date: Apr 08, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Holiday gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McGrew to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Holiday is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McGrew wants to control from the top but Holiday keeps moving.
Holiday is pulling down on McGrew's head. It's preventing any offense from McGrew, at least for the moment.
McGrew trying to control but Holiday is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGrew pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holiday is keeping the position for now.
McGrew trying to control but Holiday is working from the bottom. #T1#
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
McGrew works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
McGrew is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holiday is not content to let McGrew control the position.#SUB#
McGrew is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Holiday doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McGrew.
McGrew is pressing down on Holiday's thigh, looking to free his foot. Holiday is holding on for now.
McGrew looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Holiday is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Holiday is refusing to be controlled, as McGrew sits in half guard. #SUB#
Holiday is defending against the submission attempts here by McGrew.
Holiday is trying is best to control the position here. #T3##SUB#
McGrew is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Holiday doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McGrew.
McGrew uses his free foot to push down on Holiday's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Holiday.
Holiday is trying desperately to improve position.
Holiday is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
McGrew is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Holiday to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Holiday shrugs it off. #T4#
McGrew can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Holiday is looking to escape.
Holiday is in all sorts of trouble here.
McGrew moves to the back position.
Holiday 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.
McGrew is trying to control but Holiday is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
#SUB#
McGrew is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Holiday to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Holiday shrugs it off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McGrew looking to control but Holiday is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dan McGrew dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Holiday gets the takedown into side control.
McGrew manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Holiday is staying active underneath McGrew, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McGrew is really struggling to control Holiday but he's trying to hold on to the position.
McGrew wants to pass to mount but Holiday is defending the position.
Holiday wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGrew seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Holiday does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McGrew wants to pass to mount but Holiday is defending the position.
McGrew is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holiday can do to turn this around?#T1#
McGrew works his way into side control.
Holiday is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
McGrew tries for a kimura but Holiday is defending well.
Holiday is trying to get back to half guard.
Holiday is trying to buck McGrew off.#SUB#
McGrew wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Holiday, who protects the arm well. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
McGrew has an Americana. Holiday didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! McGrew is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if McGrew hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Dan McGrew!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Dan McGrew made sure he mentioned Silverguard Outfitters 🛡, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
HFC 40:Standifer vs John
Date: Mar 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Chimaev throws a sloppy head kick and McGrew moves out of range easily.
McGrew keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dan McGrew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
McGrew changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chimaev looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Chimaev looks winded!
McGrew wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chimaev keeps working. #SUB#
McGrew has hold of Chimaev's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Chimaev tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - McGrew cranks the arm and Chimaev screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Chimaev, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Dan McGrew!
An out of breath and clearly excited Dan McGrew thanked Silverguard Outfitters 🛡 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 07, 2023 |
#R1#
McGrew with a lazy takedown attempt
and Prole counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
McGrew drives through with a takedown into guard.
McGrew wants to pass the guard but Prole is keeping the position.
McGrew prevents Prole from getting back to his feet.
McGrew controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Prole knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McGrew on the ground.
Prole is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McGrew is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGrew wants to pass the guard but Prole is keeping the position.#SUB2#
McGrew drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McGrew jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
McGrew slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prole is trying to stand up here but McGrew is controlling him well. #SUB2#
McGrew is trying to work for a kimura but Prole is defending well.
Prole is trying to stand back up but McGrew is controlling him
McGrew tries to pass to full mount but Prole defends it.
Prole looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
McGrew in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Prole tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from McGrew!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dan McGrew!
A relieved looking Dan McGrew 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: Feb 01, 2023 |
#R1#
McGrew fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Hunt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hunt darts in looking for a takedown but McGrew gets double underhooks and turns Hunt into the cage.
McGrew attempts a counter takedown but Hunt avoids it well and moves away.
McGrew keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McGrew feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
McGrew gets the takedown into side control.
Hunt wants to get back to his feet.
Hunt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McGrew wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hunt can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
McGrew tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McGrew has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
McGrew tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McGrew has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGrew is looking to take a break and control but Hunt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Hunt gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Hunt wants to hold on but McGrew pushes him away.
McGrew controlling the position easily from mount.
Hunt wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
McGrew can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hunt is looking to escape. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hunt is trying to escape the mount.
McGrew takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McGrew seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hunt for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
McGrew is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hunt to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hunt shrugs it off.
Hunt wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
McGrew goes for an armbar but Hunt turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hunt. #T3##SUB#
McGrew has his foot on Hunt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hunt works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
McGrew escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hunt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McGrew controls Hunt momentarily but Hunt frees himself.
Hunt is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hunt lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
McGrew has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hunt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hunt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
McGrew controls Hunt momentarily but Hunt frees himself.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but McGrew is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGrew utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Hunt is sitting in close to McGrew's body. McGrew has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Hunt is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Hunt is tapping! That was a very nice submission by McGrew.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dan McGrew! |
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