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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2024 |
#R1#
McGrew fails with a takedown attempt.
McGrew looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#CL#
Lizzardo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McGrew tries for a takedown. No joy.
McGrew tries for a takedown but Lizzardo manages to get underhooks.
Juan Lizzardo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evan McGrew.#BC#
Lizzardo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lizzardo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Evan McGrew has been cut.
Lizzardo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGrew was well out of range. Poor timing from Lizzardo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lizzardo looks to score with a jab to the body but McGrew is just out of range.
McGrew tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lizzardo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lizzardo misses with the body kick#TD2#
and McGrew counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lizzardo!
Lizzardo trying to control but McGrew flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
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!
Lizzardo just trying to survive but McGrew is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T1#
Lizzardo is in bad spot here.
McGrew gets his hands free as Lizzardo looks to control.
Lizzardo is trying to get back to his feet but McGrew has full control of the position and if anything, Lizzardo has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Lizzardo trying to control the hands but McGrew breaks the grip. #ES#
Lizzardo is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
McGrew has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McGrew there as he acknowledges the shot.
Some wild striking there from Lizzardo.
Juan Lizzardo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Lizzardo.#T2#
Lizzardo throws a body punch but McGrew moves out of range.
McGrew showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lizzardo.
McGrew will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lizzardo tries to bum rush McGrew with a series of wild strikes but McGrew uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McGrew is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lizzardo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lizzardo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And McGrew tries to counter it with a takedown but Lizzardo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lizzardo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lizzardo misses with a few strikes there.
Lizzardo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGrew manages to avoid it.
Lizzardo throws a hook but McGrew avoids it easily.
Lizzardo lands a nice looking body shot.
Lizzardo is looking to wear down McGrew with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lizzardo misses with a wild combination.
#T3#
Lizzardo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGrew is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lizzardo.#ROC#McGrew is rocked!
McGrew slips a jab and a cross from Lizzardo.
McGrew is still on wobbly legs! Can Lizzardo finish him?
Lizzardo throws an overhand right that has McGrew reeling! Lizzardo follows up with more punches and McGrew is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Juan Lizzardo!
An out of breath Juan Lizzardo 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: Apr 05, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Stevens closes the distance and clinches.
McGrew tries to score a body lock takedown but Stevens shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McGrew looking for a takedown.
Stevens tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McGrew just stands there and leans against the cage.
Stevens crunches a lovely knee into McGrew's ribcage.
Stevens trying to control the position but instead, McGrew has worked for underhooks and has pushed Stevens into the cage.#TD2#
Stevens has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McGrew uses from the top position.
McGrew being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Stevens working for a triangle but McGrew defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevens is pulling down on McGrew's head. It's preventing any offense from McGrew, at least for the moment.#T1#
Stevens looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGrew is one step ahead there.
Stevens can't keep his opponent in guard - McGrew advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McGrew throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stevens throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stevens is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
McGrew is looking to advance position but Stevens won't allow it.
Stevens avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McGrew.
Stevens is looking to escape.
McGrew scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Stevens wants to control but McGrew is keeping busy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stevens blocking the ground and pound attempt from McGrew. #T3#
McGrew blocks the strikes from Stevens.
Stevens has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McGrew is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stevens shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
McGrew closes the distance and clinches.
McGrew is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stevens pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evan McGrew. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stevens tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McGrew just stands there and leans against the cage.
McGrew has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Stevens avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Stevens is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McGrew has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stevens is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Stevens blocks an uppercut.
Stevens has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McGrew is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
McGrew's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
A slapping leg kick lands for Stevens.
#CL2#
Stevens has managed to clinch.
McGrew missing with knees to the body.
McGrew lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McGrew looking for a takedown.
McGrew has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stevens after a bit of a struggle.
McGrew is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Stevens drags the fight down to the ground.
Stevens wants to sweep but no luck.
Stevens looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but McGrew puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McGrew is trying to control the action in half guard but Stevens is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McGrew drops an elbow to the side of Stevens's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Evan McGrew will probably get the nod.
That's time! McGrew's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Stevens tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McGrew swivels and escapes.
Stevens looks to land a combination but McGrew avoids it well. #CL2#
Stevens clinches up against the cage.
Stevens gets underhooks to prevent McGrew's takedown attempt.
McGrew looking for a takedown. #TD#
McGrew lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Stevens manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. McGrew keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Stevens.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGrew avoiding damage as Stevens throws knees to the body.
Stevens is trying to pull guard but McGrew turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
McGrew tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evan McGrew. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Stevens tries to break free but McGrew pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
McGrew pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Stevens fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stevens.
Stevens fails with the takedown.
Grubble Stevens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stevens misses with a left hand #TD#
and McGrew counters with a single leg into guard. Stevens didn't expect that.
Stevens working a defensive guard but McGrew passes into half guard.
Stevens is trying to maintain the position but McGrew is very close to passing his half guard.
McGrew slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Ground and pound from McGrew.
McGrew is trying to control the action in half guard but Stevens is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Evan McGrew overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McGrew sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stevens defending well though.
Stevens is staying active underneath McGrew, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stevens is looking for a sweep. McGrew is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Stevens looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Stevens is trying to maintain the position but McGrew is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Stevens is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McGrew pulls his head out easily.
McGrew slips a nice elbow through Stevens's hands, connecting with Stevens's forehead.
McGrew scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
McGrew is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stevens defends it well.
Stevens wants to improve his position but McGrew is controlling well.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McGrew trying to mount his opponent but Stevens defends it.
Stevens is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McGrew scores with a couple of nice shots.
McGrew working over Stevens with some ground and pound. Stevens looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGrew is nestled in close to Stevens, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McGrew lands a nice short elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Evan McGrew dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD#
McGrew shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Stevens is trying to defend but McGrew finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Stevens is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McGrew sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stevens defending well though.
Stevens trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevens has hold of McGrew's hands but McGrew slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McGrew is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stevens can do to turn this around?
McGrew trying to control from half guard but Stevens is working away. #T1#
Stevens misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Stevens blocking the ground and pound attempt from McGrew. #SUB#
McGrew is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Stevens works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stevens is adopting a defensive guard.#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.
Stevens is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stevens just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2#
Stevens forces McGrew back against the cage and clinches.
McGrew is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stevens gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McGrew has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stevens after a bit of a struggle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stevens looking for a takedown. #TD#
McGrew has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Stevens uses from the top position.
McGrew has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Stevens trying to control but McGrew is working from the bottom. #T3#
McGrew wants to sweep but no luck.
McGrew manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stevens manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Stevens not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#ES2#
Stevens is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. McGrew presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
McGrew has Stevens pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stevens manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evan McGrew. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Stevens's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGrew fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Stevens moves into the clinch.
Evan McGrew is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Stevens'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.#TD2#
Stevens gets control of McGrew's arms and successfully pulls guard. Stevens will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Stevens controls McGrew momentarily but McGrew frees himself.
Stevens wants to get back to his feet but McGrew is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McGrew stays in close to Stevens's body and controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Grubble Stevens.
I think McGrew 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Grubble Stevens! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 31, 2023 |
#R1#
Carter fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
McGrew tries to keep at a distance but Carter has taken the fight into the clinch.
Carter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Carter.
Carter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McGrew is trying to force a seperation but Carter has the dominant position.
Carter lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGrew backwards.
Carter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McGrew takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Carter scores with a nice short uppercut.
Carter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good body shot from Carter.
McGrew looks winded!
A right handed body shot lands from Carter.
Carter lands a body punch in the clinch.
Carter lands a right hand.
Carter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Carter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGrew backwards.
Carter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Carter pushes McGrew back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Carter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#McGrew is rocked!#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGrew.
McGrew is still on wobbly legs! Can Carter finish him?
Carter throws a head punch that misses.
Carter working aggressively here.
McGrew blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carter misses with a punch on the inside.
Carter throws a punch but it's blocked by McGrew.
Carter misses with some punches.
McGrew tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGrew.
Carter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carter misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGrew.
Carter misses with a punch on the inside.
Carter misses with some punches.
Carter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carter misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGrew.
McGrew blocking some punches.
McGrew blocks an uppercut.
McGrew blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carter has a couple of punches blocked by McGrew.
Carter throws a punch but it's blocked by McGrew.
Carter misses with the head strike.
Carter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carter working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carter misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGrew seems to have recovered his senses.
Carter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Carter looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Carter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGrew.
Carter throws a big uppercut that drops McGrew! More strikes from Carter and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! McGrew lies dazed against the cage as Carter celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Carter!
After winning the bout, Sam Carter thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 3
Date: May 20, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
McGrew looking to score a takedown here. Til is defending well but McGrew drives through and ends up in Til's guard.
Til looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
McGrew stands up over Til, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McGrew lands a couple of elbows.
McGrew with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McGrew is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McGrew has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McGrew scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McGrew postures up and lands a big shot to Til's brow.
McGrew is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McGrew is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
McGrew looking to pass the guard.
McGrew stands up over Til, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ROC#Til is rocked!#T1#
McGrew arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Til's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Evan McGrew! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 06, 2023 |
#R1#
A combination from Valenzuela does no damage.
Valenzuela wants to clinch#TD2#
and McGrew counters with a shoot takedown. Valenzuela fights it but they end up in guard.
Valenzuela looking to control but McGrew passes into half guard.
Valenzuela works his way to full guard. Good work.
McGrew pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Valenzuela is keeping the position for now.
McGrew looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McGrew working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGrew postures up in Valenzuela's guard and throws a big left but Valenzuela blocks it.
Valenzuela knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McGrew on the ground.#T1#
Valenzuela has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but McGrew has passed into side control.
McGrew in side control lands a decent elbow.
McGrew has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Valenzuela wants to control but McGrew postures up.
Valenzuela is looking to get back to his feet here but McGrew is keeping cool and he's managed to take Valenzuela's back.
McGrew controlling well, preventing Valenzuela from escaping the position.
Good control from McGrew.
McGrew lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
#SUB2#
McGrew tightening his grip on Valenzuela, looking for the choke.
McGrew lands a punch to the side of the head from the back. #T2#
McGrew keeps control of the position easily here as Valenzuela tries to buck him off.
Valenzuela trying to get back to his feet but McGrew is in full control for now.
McGrew has the hooks in. Valenzuela is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
McGrew is landing with strikes. Valenzuela can't take much more of this.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGrew is landing with strikes from the back. #ROC2#Valenzuela is rocked!
McGrew is loading up with his shots from the back and Valenzuela is in big trouble! Valenzuela taps out to strikes and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Evan McGrew!
Oswaldo Valenzuela spoke after the fight, saying 'Sorry, see you down on the road.'. |
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