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Event:
UCF 18: De La Ghetto v Jones
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Arrms closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McGreegan to the mat! McGreegan manages to get full guard.
Arrms with a flurry of punches that miss.
Arrms throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McGreegan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McGreegan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McGreegan has control of Arrms's left arm, preventing Arrms from doing any damage.
Arrms trying to control but McGreegan is working from the bottom.
Arrms sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Arrms has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arrms throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
McGreegan keeping moving, preventing Arrms from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Arrms shoots in looking for a takedown but McGreegan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Arrms's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Arrms misses with a takedown
letting McGreegan counter with a right hand.
McGreegan scores with a jab to the head.
Arrms fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taekn Arrms. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arrms moves away from the strike by McGreegan.
Arrms half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McGreegan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Arrms has time to react.
Arrms walks forward, straight into a front kick from McGreegan.
McGreegan slaps away a takedown attempt from Arrms, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Arrms shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McGreegan pinned against the cage. McGreegan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
McGreegan leaves Arrms with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McGreegan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taekn Arrms seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGreegan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Arrms fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Arrms looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arrms looking to sit in guard and control but McGreegan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Arrms wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Arrms is on top in guard.
#REVR#
McGreegan wants to sweep here but Arrms controlling him for the moment. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McGreegan is on top in guard.
#REVB#
McGreegan wants to control from the top but Arrms keeps moving.
Arrms looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Arrms manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McGreegan manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Arrms working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Arrms is stalling in the full guard.
Arrms with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
Arrms scoring with punches to the head and body.
McGreegan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McGreegan keeping moving, preventing Arrms from controlling successfully.
Arrms cracks McGreegan with a solid left hand.
Arrms postures up.
Arrms wants to pass the guard but McGreegan is keeping the position.
We've been hearing that Arrms has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
McGreegan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Arrms gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Arrms lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Justin McGreegan will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Arrms bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Arrms controls the position.
We've been informed that McGreegan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
McGreegan managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Arrms.
Arrms is looking to take a break and control but McGreegan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Arrms laying and praying for a moment but McGreegan takes advantage and regains half guard.
Arrms is looking to stall here but McGreegan recovers full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGreegan 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.#T1#
McGreegan looking to control.
McGreegan has Arrms pulled in close to control his posture.
Arrms landing some decent shots from guard.
McGreegan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Arrms.
Arrms in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Arrms makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Arrms advances to half guard. #SUB#
Arrms is looking for a kimura but McGreegan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Arrms to get the leverage.
McGreegan is trying to control but can't.
Arrms thows a huge punch but McGreegan dodges it nicely.
#T2#
Arrms slows the pace down in half guard.
Arrms trying to control from McGreegan's half guard. McGreegan has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
McGreegan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Arrms scoring with punches to the head and body.
Arrms makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Arrms slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Arrms wants to control from the top but McGreegan keeps moving. #T3#
McGreegan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Arrms controls the pace.
Arrms lands a couple of elbows.
Arrms trying to control the position from guard on top but McGreegan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arrms passes into half guard.
Arrms slows the pace down in half guard.
Arrms is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGreegan can do to turn this around?
McGreegan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Arrms. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Arrms throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McGreegan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Arrms.
Arrms throws a strike but McGreegan avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Arrms postures up in McGreegan's guard and throws a big left but McGreegan blocks it.
Arrms trying to control but McGreegan is working from the bottom.
Arrms is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McGreegan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McGreegan takes a swing at Arrms's ribcage but misses.
Arrms fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McGreegan avoids it really well and circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Arrms shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Taekn Arrms dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
McGreegan throws a big shot that misses.
Arrms with a lazy takedown attempt
and McGreegan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGreegan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arrms feinted with a counter takedown.
Arrms slips under a jab.
Arrms half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Arrms fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A big right from McGreegan misses.
Arrms tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McGreegan swivels and escapes.
McGreegan tries a quick counter leg kick but Arrms is wise to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taekn Arrms. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Arrms changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McGreegan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Arrms trying to control the position but McGreegan is working away. #SUB#
Arrms tries for a kimura but McGreegan is defending well.
Arrms misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
McGreegan avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Arrms. #T1#
McGreegan managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Arrms.
Taekn Arrms overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Arrms in side control lands a decent elbow.
Arrms wants to control but McGreegan is keeping him busy.
McGreegan is being controlled here.
McGreegan can't do much from the bottom here.
Arrms lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Arrms throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Arrms sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but McGreegan is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
McGreegan is trying to escape the position but Arrms is controlling the position. #T2#
Arrms scoring with punches from side control.
McGreegan tries to buck Arrms off but Arrms is having none of it.
McGreegan dodges the ground and pound from Arrms.
Arrms trying to control the position but McGreegan is working away.
McGreegan tries to bench press Arrms off him but Arrms keeps the position.
Arrms remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Arrms lands some shots froms side control.
McGreegan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T3#
Arrms takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Arrms throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Arrms takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Arrms is trying to control. McGreegan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Arrms working the head and body with strikes.
Arrms landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McGreegan trying to control from the bottom.
Arrms wants to control but McGreegan is keeping him busy.
Arrms wants to pass to mount but McGreegan is defending the position.
Arrms wants to take a breather but McGreegan is having none of it. #SUB#
Arrms is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McGreegan sees it coming and defends easily.#T4##SUB#
Arrms is looking for a kimura but McGreegan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Arrms to get the leverage.
Arrms thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Arrms is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McGreegan sees it coming and defends easily.
Arrms perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Arrms or perhaps it was just good defense by McGreegan, which made it look bad.
McGreegan flicks out a counter leg kick but Arrms steps away.
McGreegan punishes Arrms's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Arrms dives in and scores a takedown into McGreegan's guard.
McGreegan is trying to control the position but Arrms postures up.
Arrms postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taekn Arrms showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Arrms 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taekn Arrms! |
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Event:
MMAH 107
Date: Jan 17, 2024 |
#R1#
McGreegan throws a chopping leg kick but Jones manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGreegan.
It seemed like McGreegan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGreegan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McGreegan with the inside leg kick.
Jones looks for the body kick but McGreegan saw that one coming.
Jones misses with an attempted mid kick.
McGreegan fails to land with a series of punches.
McGreegan misses with a leg kick
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGreegan circles away quickly and effectively.
McGreegan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A countering left hand to the body from McGreegan misses.
Jab from Jones.
McGreegan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A punch combination from McGreegan misses.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jones blocks a head kick by McGreegan.
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!
Jones thuds a left hand into McGreegan's body.
McGreegan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
McGreegan misses with a leg kick
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#McGreegan is rocked!
Justin McGreegan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones lands an uppercut out of nowhere! McGreegan falls backwards - clearly groggy! Jones dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Caleb Jones! |
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Event:
MMAH 99
Date: Dec 16, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Weaver throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McGreegan was covering up waiting for the punch and Weaver finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Weaver controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weaver with a nice head shot there.
Weaver wants to pass the guard but McGreegan is keeping the position.
McGreegan is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weaver postures up.
Weaver stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGreegan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
McGreegan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Let's hope that McGreegan 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Weaver accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Weaver wants to pass the guard but McGreegan is keeping the position.
Weaver works over McGreegan with some ground and pound from guard.
McGreegan being controlled here, momentarily.
Weaver loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Weaver 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.
Weaver wants to control from the top but McGreegan keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fighters circling - McGreegan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A quick step to the side and Weaver tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Weaver defending well as McGreegan loads up on a big left hand.
Weaver is looking to counter punch.
Weaver lands a jab to McGreegan's midsection.
Weaver takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shaman Weaver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Weaver.
McGreegan misses with a body shot.
Weaver misses the shot to the body.
Weaver throws a body shot but no joy.
Weaver throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGreegan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Weaver is looking to wear down McGreegan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McGreegan lands a jab to the nose.
Weaver lands a nice hook to McGreegan's body. McGreegan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3#
McGreegan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Weaver.
Weaver on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McGreegan throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Weaver counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Weaver trying to control the action but McGreegan is working from the bottom.
Weaver is pressing down on McGreegan's thigh, looking to free his foot. McGreegan is holding on for now.
McGreegan is trying to control but can't.
McGreegan is trying to control but Weaver manages to pass to mount!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Weaver wants to control the pace but McGreegan is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Weaver thowing shots but they're missing.
Weaver trying to control but McGreegan is having none of it.
Weaver unloading with bombs!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Weaver is working for a guillotine from mount but McGreegan frees his head quite easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Weaver controlling his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shaman Weaver 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#
Weaver throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McGreegan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Weaver manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Weaver.
Weaver is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGreegan can do to turn this around?
McGreegan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McGreegan looks to land a body kick but Weaver moved away.
Weaver throws a left and a right that both miss
and McGreegan counters with a body kick that stops Weaver in his tracks momentarily.
Weaver changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Weaver dives in and grabs McGreegan's left leg, looking for a takedown. McGreegan pushes down on Weaver's head and hops out.
Weaver uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGreegan.
Weaver connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weaver fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGreegan manages to avoid it.
Weaver swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McGreegan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Weaver has time to react.
Weaver throws a right and a left that both miss.
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!
McGreegan throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
McGreegan misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Weaver counters with a nice double leg into side control. McGreegan won't be happy with that.
Weaver looking to punish the body of his opponent here but McGreegan is avoiding damage well.
McGreegan misses with an elbow from the bottom.
McGreegan prevents Weaver from moving into mount.
You can see the frustration on McGreegan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Weaver goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McGreegan rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Weaver's guard! Nice work there by McGreegan! #SUB#
Weaver is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGreegan is aware though and is defending well.
McGreegan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McGreegan is continuing to stall.#T2##SUB#
Weaver working for a triangle but McGreegan defends it easily.
Weaver looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGreegan is one step ahead there.
McGreegan passes Weaver's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Weaver makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Weaver.#T3#
Weaver looking to control.
#SUB#
Weaver had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McGreegan defends it easily.#SUB#
Weaver is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Weaver tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shaman Weaver overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Weaver keeping moving, preventing McGreegan from controlling successfully. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Weaver not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McGreegan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Weaver looking for a guillotine here but McGreegan defends easily.
McGreegan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Justin McGreegan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Weaver swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McGreegan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Justin McGreegan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGreegan with a jab.
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 Shaman Weaver will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Weaver misses with a double jab.
McGreegan lands with a shot to the body.
McGreegan lands a leg kick that knocks Weaver off balance momentarily.
Weaver misses with a takedown attempt - McGreegan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McGreegan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McGreegan feints and then cracks Weaver's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Weaver down.
Weaver fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Weaver takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Weaver looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Weaver slips under a jab from McGreegan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weaver lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Weaver displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGreegan throws out the jab.
McGreegan thumps Weaver with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Weaver.
McGreegan struggling a bit here.#T1#
McGreegan takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
McGreegan parries the strikes from Weaver easily there. Weaver is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable McGreegan to escape.
McGreegan is trying to get back to half guard.
McGreegan can't do much from the bottom here.
Weaver trying to control the action but McGreegan is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Weaver moves into full mount!
Weaver trying to control but McGreegan is having none of it.
Weaver punching from mount but McGreegan doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Weaver tries to control but McGreegan wriggling away. #T3#
Weaver is landing with some decent strikes but McGreegan is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#SUB#
Weaver jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but McGreegan manages to avoid the submission attempt.
McGreegan can't do much from the bottom here.
Weaver connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused McGreegan some visible discomfort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weaver grinds an elbow into McGreegan's temple. #SUB#
Weaver tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
McGreegan is trying to get back to half guard.
Weaver in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Weaver working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Justin McGreegan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Weaver is trying to get an arm triangle but McGreegan is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shaman Weaver showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Weaver, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shaman Weaver!
A very excited looking Shaman Weaver made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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