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Event:
NYF Fight Night 15
Date: Nov 10, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Maccall gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nunes tries to stall but Maccall uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#TD2#
Maccall has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Nunes regains guard immediately.
Maccall works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nunes is trying to stand up here but Maccall is controlling him well.
Nunes trying to hold on to Maccall's head to control him but Maccall postures up.
Well, if Maccall 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.
Maccall trying to pass the guard but Nunes defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nunes wants to control the action here but instead Maccall manages to pass to full mount! #T1#
Maccall controlling the position easily from mount.
Maccall really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nunes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nunes wants to hold on but Maccall pushes him away.
Maccall fails to advance to Nunes's back.
Nunes working to try and regain half guard.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Maccall manages to capitalize on a mistake by Nunes to take his back!
Maccall keeps control of the position easily here as Nunes tries to buck him off.
Nunes is in bad spot here.
Maccall has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Nunes's body.
I really don't envy Nunes right now.
Nunes trying to control the action but Maccall just sinks the hooks in. #T3#
Nunes tries to roll but Maccall sticks to his back.
Good control from Maccall.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Maccall is trying to stick to Nunes's back but Nunes is turning into Maccall. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Maccall's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Nunes.
Maccall is pulling down on Nunes's head to control his posture.
Nunes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maccall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maccall keeping moving, preventing Nunes from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zach Maccall 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##CL2#
Maccall clinches with his opponent.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD2#
Maccall has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Nunes clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Nunes can't escape the position.
Nunes looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nunes is in bad spot here.
#T1#
Maccall not allowing Nunes to control his hands.
Maccall is riding his opponent, not letting Nunes buck him off.
Maccall controlling well, preventing Nunes from escaping the position.
Zach Maccall has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maccall not allowing Nunes to control his hands.
Nunes is in bad spot here.
What can Nunes do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T2#
Maccall not allowing Nunes to control his hands.
Maccall has good solid back control here.
Nunes breaks Maccall's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Nunes tries to free his leg and advance position but Maccall is retaining full guard.
Nunes is fighting to break Maccall's control of his arms but Maccall is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Maccall keeping moving, preventing Nunes from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nunes stands and throws Maccall's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Nunes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Maccall, who protects the arm well.
Maccall is looking for a sweep.
Nunes trying to control the action but Maccall is working from the bottom. #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.#SUB#
Nunes tries for a kimura but Maccall is defending well. #SUB#
Nunes goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Maccall rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Nunes's guard! Nice work there by Maccall! #SUB#
Nunes has an active guard here but Maccall has managed to pass into half guard.
Maccall is thwarting Nunes's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Maccall in particular looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zach Maccall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nunes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Maccall gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nunes is trying to pull guard but Maccall has him pressed against the cage.
Maccall is trying to drag Nunes to the mat but Nunes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Maccall has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Nunes regains guard immediately.
Maccall sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nunes looking for a sweep. Not yet Nunes, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nunes controls Maccall momentarily but Maccall frees himself.
Maccall showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Nunes is looking for a triangle but Maccall pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Maccall controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Maccall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maccall controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nunes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Maccall tries to avoid it but Nunes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Maccall to the ground. Maccall escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nunes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nunes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maccall avoids a kick to the body.
Maccall avoids a kick to the body.
#CL2#
Maccall has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nunes is looking to control Maccall's arms but Maccall gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nunes has his back to the cage. #TD2#
Maccall turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Maccall manages to end up in side control.
Nunes prevents Maccall from moving into mount. #T2#
Maccall has control of an arm but Nunes manages to advance to Maccall's back!
Maccall trying to control the action but Nunes just sinks the hooks in.
Maccall rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nunes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Maccall keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
Maccall makes his way to full guard, as Nunes worked for a kimura.
Nunes trying to control but Maccall is working from the bottom.
Zach Maccall is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3##SUB#
Nunes has gone for a leg lock! Maccall slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nunes's guard.#REVB#
Maccall looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Maccall got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nunes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maccall has managed to get both his arms back between Nunes's legs - danger averted.
Maccall sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Maccall got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nunes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maccall has managed to get both his arms back between Nunes's legs - danger averted.
Maccall engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Nunes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Nunes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maccall doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maccall manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zach Maccall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Maccall winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zach Maccall! |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 13
Date: Oct 06, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Maccall closes the distance and pushes Ryan back into the cage.
Maccall drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ryan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ryan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ryan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Maccall.
Maccall goes for a takedown attempt but Ryan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Terry Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zach Maccall.
Maccall is looking to clinch but Ryan is avoiding it.
Ryan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Maccall is looking to clinch but Ryan is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Maccall forces Ryan back against the cage and clinches.
Ryan looking to stall.
Ryan prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maccall goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ryan prevents it.
#TD2#
Maccall wants the takedown. Ryan is fighting it off but Maccall persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ryan's guard against the cage.
Ryan seems keen to control Maccall's posture.
Ryan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Ryan has Maccall pulled in close to control his posture.
Maccall's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ryan is trying to control the position but Maccall postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Maccall is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Maccall gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ryan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Maccall.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Maccall can't get the takedown.
Maccall is pressed up against the cage. Ryan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Maccall down to the mat. Maccall avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Maccall has managed to clinch.
Maccall is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ryan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Maccall has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ryan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ryan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Maccall goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ryan prevents it.
Ryan stops a takedown attempt from Maccall.
Ryan prevents a takedown attempt there.
A bit of stalling here from Ryan.
Ryan has Maccall pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Maccall manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Maccall has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ryan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Maccall is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T3##TD#
Ryan turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ryan manages to end up in side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Ryan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ryan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maccall keeps working.
Maccall really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ryan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Maccall is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ryan looking to control but instead Maccall has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Maccall is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Ryan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Maccall is staying active underneath Ryan, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Ryan trying to control from Maccall's half guard. Maccall has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ryan postures up.
Ryan throws a big right hand that misses.
Maccall working a defensive guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ryan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Maccall wants to clinch but Ryan slips to the side#TD#
and Ryan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Terry Ryan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Maccall rushes Ryan and presses him up against the cage.
Ryan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ryan prevents the takedown attempt.
Maccall wants a takedown.
Terry Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zach Maccall.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Maccall has Ryan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ryan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Maccall is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Maccall has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ryan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Maccall wants a takedown but no success here.
Ryan stalling in the clinch but Maccall improves position.
Ryan trying to control the position but instead, Maccall has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ryan into the cage.
Ryan can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Maccall is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ryan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan prevents the takedown attempt.
Maccall wants to take the fight to the mat but Ryan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ryan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maccall can do to turn this around?
Maccall is breathing heavily.
Ryan leaning against his opponent.
Maccall drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T1#
Maccall wants a takedown but no success here.
Ryan misses with an elbow over the top.
Maccall is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ryan is defending well.#TD#
Ryan works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Ryan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ryan 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.
Ryan forces his way into half guard.
Ryan controlling the action here.
Maccall is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Ryan throwing shots but Maccall is blocking nicely.
Maccall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ryan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ryan seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Maccall for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Maccall is staying active underneath Ryan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Maccall wants to improve his position but Ryan is controlling well.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Maccall tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maccall fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maccall looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Terry Ryan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maccall wants to clinch up but Ryan keeps it at a distance.
Ryan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zach Maccall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Maccall moves into the clinch.#T4#
Ryan prevents the takedown attempt.
Ryan wants a takedown.
Ryan prevents the takedown attempt.
Maccall is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ryan just leaning against Maccall, taking a breather.
Maccall drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ryan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ryan wants a takedown.
Maccall can't get the takedown.
Maccall goes for a takedown attempt but Ryan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Maccall tries to clinch but Ryan moves out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maccall darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Ryan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ryan.
Ryan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Terry Ryan dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Maccall clinches up with Ryan and pushes him back against the cage.
Ryan gets underhooks to prevent Maccall's takedown attempt.
Maccall tries for a takedown. No joy.
Maccall goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ryan prevents it.
Terry Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zach Maccall.
Maccall can't get the takedown.
Maccall goes for a takedown attempt but Ryan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ryan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maccall avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Maccall moves into the clinch.
Ryan stops a takedown attempt from Maccall.
#T1#
Maccall tries for a takedown. No joy.
Maccall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maccall changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ryan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ryan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ryan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Maccall tries to close the distance and clinch but Ryan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ryan swats away the attempt to clinch by Maccall.
Ryan feinted with a counter takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maccall looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Maccall moves into range and clinches up with Ryan.
Ryan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Maccall pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Maccall rushes Ryan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Maccall can't get the takedown.
#T2##TD#
Ryan tightens his grip and picks Maccall up, before dumping him to the ground. Maccall manages to land in guard.
Ryan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ryan trying to control but Maccall is working from the bottom.
Ryan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Maccall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maccall keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully.
Maccall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zach Maccall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Maccall pulls Ryan in close to prevent any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Maccall can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ryan controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ryan keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Maccall gets a clinch.
Maccall wants to take the fight to the mat but Ryan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ryan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ryan working aggressively here.
Maccall prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Ryan gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Ryan showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Maccall working a defensive guard here.
Maccall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ryan is pushing down on Maccall's leg trying to pass to half guard. Maccall is fighting to maintain full guard but Ryan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Terry Ryan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maccall trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Ryan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Maccall has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ryan trying to control the action but Maccall is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Terry Ryan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ryan 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terry Ryan! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 15, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Blood gets tackled into the cage by Maccall. Maccall maintains the clinch.
Maccall is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Blood gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Blood.
Maccall is trying to drag Blood to the mat but Blood just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Blood manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Maccall tries for a takedown. No joy.
Reiner Blood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zach Maccall.
Maccall looking for a takedown.
Blood scores with a shot to the side of Maccall's head.
Blood lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maccall or not.
Blood working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Blood has Maccall pushed against the cage.
Blood misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blood pressing his opponent against the cage.
Blood connects with a knee to the head.
Blood digs a right hand into Maccall's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maccall's gas tank.
Blood lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maccall backwards.
Maccall tries for a takedown but Blood manages to get underhooks.
#T1#
Blood lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maccall is looking to take this one to the mat.
Blood tries a knee to the head but Maccall blocks it.
Blood is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Still in the clinch, Blood scores with a nice short uppercut.
Blood prevents the takedown attempt.
Maccall tries to score a body lock takedown but Blood shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Blood's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Maccall drops down looking for an ankle pick but Blood pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Blood forces Maccall back against the cage and clinches.
Maccall goes for a takedown attempt but Blood pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Maccall takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Maccall takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CUT#It looks like Zach Maccall has been cut.#T2#
Blood with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Blood scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maccall in his tracks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maccall gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Blood gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reiner Blood!
Reiner Blood 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:
TWGC 39 (170lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Zach Maccall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 6 losses; Neil Nucombe!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Roberts and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Nucombe closes the distance and clinches.
Maccall wants a takedown.
#TD2#
Nucombe gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Maccall (0) vs (2) Nucombe
Nucombe stalling.
Maccall is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at SSJ Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Maccall is looking to improve his position.
Nucombe is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Nucombe 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.#T1#
Maccall gets full guard.
Nucombe stays in close to Maccall's body and controls the position.
Nucombe is continuing to stall.#T2#
Nucombe advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Maccall (0) vs (5) Nucombe
Nucombe has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Maccall (0) vs (7) Nucombe#T3#
Nucombe tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Maccall is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nucombe takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Maccall (0) vs (10) Nucombe
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Maccall is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Maccall tries to escape but Nucombe has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T5#
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Nucombe's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T6##T7#
Maccall looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
I would not like to be Maccall right now.
Nucombe keeps control of the position as Maccall tries to break free.
Nucombe is riding his opponent, not letting Maccall buck him off.
We've been informed that Nucombe has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T8#
Maccall is trying to break free.
Nucombe really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Maccall.#T9#
Maccall is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T10#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Nucombe.
Nucombe controlling well, preventing Maccall from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T11#
Nucombe controlling from the back.
Maccall trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Nucombe is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T12#
Maccall just trying to survive but Nucombe is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Nucombe controlling the positon.#T13##T14#
Nucombe has the hooks in. Maccall is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Nucombe gets his hands free as Maccall looks to control.
Nucombe slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
You can see the frustration on Maccall's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nucombe trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Maccall doesn't escape.
Maccall is trying to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nucombe wins on points by 10 to 0.
An out of breath and clearly excited Neil Nucombe thanked Furnace Performance 🔥 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (170lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Zach Maccall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Dustin Fahey!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Maccall wants to clinch but Fahey slips to the side#TD2#
and Fahey counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Maccall (0) vs (2) Fahey
Maccall keeping full guard, as Fahey tries to pass.
Fahey must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fahey is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fahey is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fahey looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maccall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fahey trying to control the position from guard on top but Maccall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maccall pulls Fahey in close to his closed guard and prevents Fahey from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Fahey looking to pass the guard.
Fahey being controlled here momentarily.
Maccall is trying to keep Fahey in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fahey preventing the sweep. #T2#
Maccall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Maccall lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maccall (2) vs (2) Fahey#SUB2#
Fahey working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Maccall has passed into half guard!
Fahey wants to get back to full guard but Maccall has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Maccall (5) vs (2) Fahey#T3#
Fahey tries to lock up and control but Maccall gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Maccall controlling from the full mount.
Maccall can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fahey is looking to escape.
Maccall controlling from mount.
Maccall continues to stall.
Fahey looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Maccall (8) vs (2) Fahey#T4#
Fahey rolls, trying to escape but Maccall keeps control of the position.
Maccall struggling to keep hold of the position.
Maccall gets his hands free as Fahey looks to control.
Maccall trying to control momentarily.
Fahey tries to escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Maccall controlling the positon.#T5#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Maccall wants to control but Fahey is keeping busy.
Fahey wants to escape the position.
Maccall trying to control.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Maccall struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T6#
Maccall controlling the position well here. Fahey rolled but Maccall kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Fahey trying to control the position but Maccall manages to sink in the hooks.
Fahey is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Maccall.
#T7#
Fahey tries to escape but Maccall has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Will Maccall go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Maccall controls the action.#T8#
Maccall wants to control but Fahey is keeping busy.
Fahey is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Maccall.
Fahey tries to break free.
Fahey is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T9#
Maccall's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
I really don't envy Fahey right now.
Fahey trying to control the position but Maccall manages to sink in the hooks.
I would not like to be Fahey right now.
#T10#
Fahey is in bad spot here.
Fahey prevents Maccall from getting a body triangle.#T11#
Maccall really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Fahey.
Maccall trying to control.
Maccall really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Fahey.#T12#
I really don't envy Fahey right now.
Maccall tries to keep control of the position but Fahey is staying busy.
I would not like to be Fahey right now.
More hug and hope from Maccall.#T13#
Will Maccall go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T14#
Maccall has good solid back control here.
Fahey trying to control but not successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maccall is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maccall takes the fight on points by 8 to 2. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (170lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Zach Maccall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Nate Pawn!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Ren Mimura and Shirou Masuda.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Pawn circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Maccall pushes Pawn up against the cage in a clinch.
Pawn is pressed up against the cage. Maccall has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pawn down to the mat. Pawn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Maccall fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pawn tries to counter with a clinch but Maccall shakes him off and moves away.
Maccall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maccall tries to clinch up but Pawn circles away and keeps his distance.
Maccall is looking to clinch but Pawn is avoiding it.
Maccall fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pawn wants to counter the offense by Maccall and move into the clinch position.
Maccall tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pawn tries to counter with a clinch but Maccall shakes him off and moves away.
Maccall is looking to clinch but Pawn is avoiding it.
#CL#
Maccall rushes Pawn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pawn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Maccall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maccall is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zach Maccall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maccall drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pawn pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Maccall clinches with his opponent.
#T1#
Maccall has Pawn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pawn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Maccall drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Pawn has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Maccall clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Maccall (0) vs (4) Pawn#SUB2#
Maccall is having to fend off submission attempts from Pawn, who is looking to sink in the choke. Pawn doesn't have the hooks in though and Maccall manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maccall (2) vs (4) Pawn
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pawn holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
Pawn looking to control.
Pawn wants to sweep here but Maccall controlling him for the moment.
Maccall postures up.
Maccall looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Pawn wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pawn wants to sweep but no luck.
Pawn keeping full guard, as Maccall tries to pass.
Maccall trying to control the position from guard on top but Pawn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pawn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pawn working a defensive guard but Maccall passes into half guard.
#T4#
Maccall passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Maccall (5) vs (4) Pawn
Pawn seems a little lost for a moment, as Maccall dominates the positioning.
Pawn is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Pawn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T5#
Pawn is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pawn is still trying to improve position.
The referee asks Maccall politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Maccall prefers to stall for the moment though.
Pawn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maccall wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pawn is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Pawn has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Factory. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Maccall is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T6#
Maccall wants to take a breather but Pawn is having none of it.
Pawn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maccall is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pawn is staying active underneath Maccall, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Maccall trying to pass the guard but Pawn defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Pawn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T7#
Pawn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Maccall looking to pass the guard.
Pawn controls Maccall momentarily but Maccall frees himself.
Pawn wants to sweep here but Maccall controlling him for the moment.
Pawn is trying to keep Maccall in close.
#T8#
Maccall controls from within his opponent's guard. #T9#
Pawn 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.
Pawn trying to keep a closed guard but Maccall is proving a slippery customer.
Pawn is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T10#
Pawn looking to control but Maccall passes into half guard.
Pawn wants to control but Maccall is keeping busy.
Pawn wants to improve his position but Maccall is controlling well.
Maccall takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Maccall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pawn keeps working. #T11#
Pawn trying to control but Maccall postures up.
Maccall is keen to just control but Pawn is a slippery customer.
Maccall stalling.
Pawn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pawn is trying to control but can't.
#T12#
Maccall prevents Pawn from improving his position.
Maccall is keen to just control but Pawn is a slippery customer.
Pawn trying to control here.
Pawn tries to get to full guard but Maccall has control of the leg.
Maccall wants to free his trapped foot but Pawn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pawn is trying to get back to full guard.#T13#
Pawn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maccall is working away from the top position though.
Maccall seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Maccall has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Maccall wants to pass the guard but Pawn is defending well. #T14#
Pawn is trying to get back to full guard.
Pawn keeps trying to improve his position.
Pawn wants to control but Maccall is keeping busy.
Pawn wants to improve his position but Maccall is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Maccall takes the fight on points by 5 to 4. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 08, 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.#CL#
Kaufmann gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kaufmann avoiding damage.
Kaufmann is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kaufmann seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Maccall has Kaufmann pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaufmann has Maccall pushed against the cage.#T1#
The referee is keeping an eye on Kaufmann - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A bit of stalling here from Maccall.
Maccall receives a warning from the referee for stalling.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kaufmann stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damien Kaufmann showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kaufmann 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 10:9
Judge Josh West scores the fight 10:9
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damien Kaufmann! |
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