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Event:
UCF 67: Nice v Traynor
Date: Sep 14, 2024 |
#R1#
McGreegan takes a kick to the side of the head.
McGreegan slips under a jab.
Darius displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGreegan throws out the jab.
McGreegan scores with a kick to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by McGreegan.
Darius gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McGreegan.
Darius throws a good cross that connects.
Darius throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Benny Darius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGreegan lands a high kick!
McGreegan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Darius moves out of range of the body kick from McGreegan.
Darius thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGreegan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McGreegan throws a quick inside leg kick.
McGreegan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Darius in his tracks.
Darius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGreegan.
McGreegan misses with a looping left.
The fighters circle momentarily. Darius darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Darius has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Darius scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #ROC2#McGreegan is rocked!#T1#
McGreegan 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.
Oh McGreegan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Darius lands a really nice looking cross but McGreegan seems unphased.
Darius drops McGreegan with a straight right hand, right on the button! Darius follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benny Darius!
After winning the bout, Benny Darius 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:
UCF 58: Abrazos v Kong
Date: Aug 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Belmiro moves away from the strike by McGreegan.
McGreegan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD#
Belmiro closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Belmiro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McGreegan tries to bench press Belmiro off him but Belmiro keeps the position.
McGreegan can't do much from the bottom here.
Belmiro grinds an elbow into McGreegan's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGreegan is trying to control Belmiro's posture but Belmiro avoids it.
Belmiro scoring with punches and elbows. #SUB#
Belmiro has hold of McGreegan's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! McGreegan tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Belmiro cranks the arm and McGreegan screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from McGreegan, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Enzo Belmiro! |
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Event:
UCF 49: Fantastico v Mfer
Date: Jul 20, 2024 |
#R1#
McGreegan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Belmiro was well out of range. Poor timing from McGreegan.
McGreegan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Belmiro misses with a takedown attempt - McGreegan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McGreegan misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Belmiro counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Belmiro trying to control but McGreegan is working from the bottom.
McGreegan looking for a sweep. Not yet McGreegan, not yet. #SUB#
McGreegan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Belmiro defends well.
Belmiro slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGreegan is trying to get back to full guard.
Belmiro slips a nice elbow through McGreegan's hands, connecting with McGreegan's forehead.#T1#
Belmiro throwing shots but McGreegan is blocking nicely.
Belmiro is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McGreegan wants to improve his position but Belmiro is controlling well.
Belmiro looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McGreegan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McGreegan gets full guard.#SUB2#
Belmiro drops back, looking for a kneebar! McGreegan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McGreegan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McGreegan! #REVR#
The ground and pound from McGreegan seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
McGreegan looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Belmiro manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
McGreegan tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Belmiro.
McGreegan wants to pass to mount but Belmiro is defending the position.
McGreegan trying to control from half guard but Belmiro is working away. #T2#
McGreegan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Belmiro!
Belmiro working to try and regain half guard.
Belmiro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McGreegan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Belmiro is looking to escape. #SUB#
McGreegan looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
McGreegan prevents Belmiro from getting the reversal.
Belmiro bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGreegan is trying to keep Belmiro in close.
McGreegan is really struggling to control Belmiro but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T3#
Belmiro scoring with some ground and pound.
Belmiro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
McGreegan is looking for a triangle but Belmiro pushes his legs off easily.
McGreegan wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belmiro lands a couple of elbows.
Belmiro chips away with some ground and pound.
McGreegan wants to control the position but Belmiro says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Belmiro controlling the action here.
McGreegan trying to control but Belmiro postures up.
#T4#
McGreegan is looking for a sweep. Belmiro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McGreegan is looking to control Belmiro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McGreegan avoid being mounted?#SUB#
McGreegan actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Belmiro is working for a submission of some sort.
Belmiro working over McGreegan with some ground and pound. McGreegan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Belmiro lands a nice short elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lian Belmiro dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
McGreegan gets caught flat footed, as Belmiro shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McGreegan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Belmiro postures up and lands a big shot to McGreegan's brow.
Belmiro is working McGreegan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Belmiro slips nicely into half guard.
Belmiro takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
McGreegan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Belmiro pulls his head out easily.
Belmiro is trying to control the action in half guard but McGreegan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belmiro is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Belmiro trying to pass the guard but McGreegan defending well.
McGreegan trying to control here.
#T1#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Belmiro connects with a nice short shot to McGreegan's temple.
Belmiro seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McGreegan wants to improve his position but Belmiro is controlling well.
McGreegan is working hard here to advance position.
Belmiro lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ROC2#McGreegan is rocked!
Belmiro lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Oh McGreegan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Belmiro takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McGreegan tries to roll over but Belmiro keeps him under control.#T2##SUB2#
Belmiro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McGreegan is just riding it out for now. Belmiro eventually gives up the hold.
Belmiro lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Belmiro uses his free foot to push down on McGreegan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for McGreegan.
McGreegan seems to have got his legs back now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGreegan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Belmiro with a couple of short strikes.
Belmiro tries to control but McGreegan wriggling away.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
McGreegan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Belmiro is landing with some decent strikes but McGreegan is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Belmiro working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Belmiro! McGreegan is hurt baaadly! Belmiro is firing away with more strikes - McGreegan is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lian Belmiro! |
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Event:
UCF 42: Dick Twist v Gray
Date: Jun 22, 2024 |
#R1#
McGriff misses with a wild body shot.
McGriff connects with a solid leg kick.
McGreegan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGriff.
McGreegan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice straight punches there by McGriff. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McGriff.
McGriff throws a head kick but McGreegan moves out of range.
McGriff wants to slow McGreegan down by chopping away at his legs.
McGreegan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGriff.
McGriff throws a low kick but McGreegan moves out of range easily.
McGriff bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGriff connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGreegan digs a good hook to McGriff's body.
McGreegan lands with a good body shot.
A big right from McGreegan misses.
McGreegan throws an overhand right that lands on McGriff's shoulder, as McGriff tries to avoid the shot.
McGriff misses with a straight right. #T1#
McGreegan throws a looping overhand right but McGriff ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like McGriff was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGreegan ducks under a wild hook from McGriff.
McGriff scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from McGriff misses.
McGreegan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGriff.
McGriff displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGreegan throws out the jab.
McGriff moves away from the strike by McGreegan.
McGreegan connects with a body shot that sends McGriff's belly button to the back.
McGreegan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGreegan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McGreegan throws a looping overhand right but McGriff ducks down to avoid it.
McGriff lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McGreegan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGreegan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McGreegan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
McGreegan wants to land a leg kick but McGriff is out of range.
McGreegan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGriff throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGreegan. McGriff does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGriff looks to land a left hand but McGreegan moved out of range nicely.
McGreegan connects with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGriff catches McGreegan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McGriff takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McGreegan throws a jab when McGriff was well out of range.
McGreegan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGreegan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGreegan looks to land a left hand but McGriff moved out of range nicely.
McGreegan connects with a body shot.
McGreegan slips a jab from McGriff.
McGreegan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
McGreegan throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2#
and McGriff moves into the clinch.
McGreegan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGreegan blocks an uppercut.
McGreegan is trying to maintain a safe position but McGriff gets an underhook and turns McGreegan into the cage.
McGriff swings wildly with an uppercut but McGreegan uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGriff doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGriff working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGriff.
McGreegan prevents a body shot from McGriff.
McGriff lands a shot to the body.
McGriff working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McGriff misses with a punch on the inside.
McGreegan is trying to maintain a safe position but McGriff gets an underhook and turns McGreegan into the cage.
McGriff throws a punch but it's blocked by McGreegan.
McGriff scores with a nice hook to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on McGreegan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T4#
McGreegan prevents a body shot from McGriff.
McGriff struggles to land a body shot inside as McGreegan controls his hands.
McGreegan blocks a body shot from McGriff.
McGriff scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McGriff swings wildly with an uppercut but McGreegan uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGriff lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGriff.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McGriff.
McGreegan looking to slow down the pace here.
A hook to the body from McGriff.
McGriff misses with a hook from the clinch.
The referee calls for McGreegan to work.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGreegan.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Doofy McGriff dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
McGriff scores with a jab to the body.
McGriff has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McGriff there as he acknowledges the shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McGriff - that will leave a mark!
McGriff throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGreegan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McGriff throws a leg kick but McGreegan moved away.
McGreegan scores with a shot to the body.
McGreegan ducks under a wild hook from McGriff.
McGriff lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McGreegan misses with a body shot.
McGriff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGreegan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGriff feints and then cracks McGreegan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McGreegan down.
McGriff throws a lazy body kick
and McGreegan counters with a slapping leg kick.
McGriff fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGreegan manages to avoid it.
McGreegan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice defenses there by McGriff.
McGreegan misses with an uppercut. McGriff saw that one coming.#T1#
McGreegan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGriff.
McGreegan feinted there with a counter leg kick.
McGreegan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGriff.
McGreegan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McGriff lands a slapping body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as McGriff blocks the leg kick.
McGriff throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by McGriff.
McGreegan slips a jab from McGriff.
McGriff ducks under a wild hook from McGreegan.
McGriff connects with a right hand. McGreegan shakes it off.
McGreegan misses with a wild body shot.
McGriff scores with a jab to the jaw.
McGreegan throws a jab but it's blocked by McGriff.
McGriff waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGreegan.
McGreegan throws a hook to the side of McGriff's head but McGriff sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
McGriff lands with a hook. McGreegan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McGreegan just misses with a punch to the body.
McGreegan throws a hook but McGriff avoids it easily.
McGriff misses with a hook.
A quick step to the side and McGreegan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGreegan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGriff jabs McGreegan right on the nose. McGreegan blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGreegan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McGreegan swings away with a body shot that misses
and McGriff counters with a left to the body.
McGriff has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGreegan connects with a body shot.
McGriff keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGreegan throws a predictable looking body shot
and McGriff connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGreegan swings for the body but McGriff moves out of range.
McGriff throws a poor cross that misses
and McGriff takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
A jab from McGreegan finds it's way through McGriff's defenses.
A low kick lands for McGreegan.
Decent striking displayed by McGreegan there.
McGriff fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McGriff is looking to land body kicks.
McGriff moves out of range of the strikes.
McGriff throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGriff slips under a jab from McGreegan.
McGreegan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGriff was well out of range. Poor timing from McGreegan.
McGreegan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGriff moves away.
Justin McGreegan is winning the standup battle so far.
McGriff throws an off balance right hand
and McGreegan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGriff thuds a left hand into McGreegan's body.
Nice cross by McGreegan.
McGriff takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from McGriff misses.
A counter left hand to the body from McGreegan misses its target.
McGreegan throws a hook but McGriff blocks it.
McGreegan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGreegan looks to score with a jab to the body but McGriff is just out of range.
McGreegan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGriff throws a head kick but McGreegan moves out of range.
McGreegan blocks a head kick by McGriff.
McGriff is breathing heavily.
McGriff looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McGreegan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGriff doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McGriff lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McGreegan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGreegan is looking to counter punch.
McGreegan just misses with a punch to the body.
McGreegan throws a body punch but McGriff moves out of range.
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 Justin McGreegan will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
McGreegan swings widly with a right hand
and McGriff counters with a stiff right hand.
McGriff lands a jab to McGreegan's midsection.
McGreegan cracks McGriff with a good jab.
McGreegan misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from McGriff misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McGreegan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McGriff has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McGriff and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McGreegan throws a body shot but no joy.
McGriff just misses with a punch to the body.
McGreegan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGriff sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGreegan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGriff misses with a lunging right hand
and McGreegan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGreegan misses with a body punch
and McGriff counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGreegan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McGriff throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McGreegan lands a nice shot to the body.
#T1#
McGreegan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGriff manages to avoid it.
McGriff takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGriff lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
McGreegan loads up on a big right hand but McGriff slips the punch.
McGriff takes one on the button.
McGreegan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McGriff counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McGreegan takes one on the button.
McGriff misses with a wild body shot.
McGriff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGreegan.
McGreegan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGriff.
McGreegan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A jab lands there for McGreegan.
McGreegan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McGriff checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McGriff is trying to counter with his kicks.
McGreegan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGriff.#T2#
McGreegan ducks under a wild hook from McGriff.
McGreegan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McGriff stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGriff throws a low kick but McGreegan moves out of range easily.
McGreegan lands a nice shot that snaps McGriff's head back.
McGreegan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGriff misses the shot to the body.
McGreegan catches McGriff with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McGriff takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#ROC#McGriff is rocked!
McGriff walks straight into a right hand from McGreegan - that's dropped him! McGreegan jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save McGriff from any more punishment! McGriff complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Justin McGreegan! |
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Event:
UCF 30: Kong v Wilder
Date: May 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Chilling throws a body shot but no joy.
Chilling lands a head shot.#TD2#
McGreegan gets caught flat footed, as Chilling shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Chilling trying to control the position from guard on top but McGreegan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGreegan is pulling down on Chilling's head to control his posture.
Chilling sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McGreegan's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chilling takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Chilling is looking for a kimura but McGreegan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chilling to get the leverage.
McGreegan won't allow Chilling to pass to mount. #SUB#
McGreegan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McGreegan trying to hold on to Chilling's head to control him but Chilling postures up.
#T1#
Chilling trying to pass the guard but McGreegan defending well.
McGreegan is trying to control but can't.
McGreegan gets back to full guard.
McGreegan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chilling is one step ahead there.
McGreegan being controlled here, momentarily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McGreegan is on top in guard.
#REVR##T2#
McGreegan trying to control but Chilling is working from the bottom. #SU#
McGreegan stands up from guard. Let's bang!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chilling.
Justin McGreegan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chilling doesn't manage to clinch there - McGreegan circles away.
Chilling cracks a nice hook into McGreegan's ribs.
McGreegan looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
McGreegan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McGreegan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGreegan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Good exchange - Chilling coming out on top.
McGreegan slips a jab from Chilling.
McGreegan throws a quick inside leg kick.
McGreegan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chilling.
McGreegan looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chilling shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McGreegan defends it nicely.
As Chilling backs away, McGreegan returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T3##TD2#
McGreegan tries to sprawl but Chilling drives through with a takedown into half guard.
McGreegan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chilling.
Chilling is thwarting McGreegan's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
McGreegan is defending against the submission attempts here by Chilling.
McGreegan gets full guard.
McGreegan looking for a sweep. Not yet McGreegan, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
McGreegan keeping moving, preventing Chilling from controlling successfully.
Chilling is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chilling makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chilling trying to control but McGreegan is working from the bottom.
McGreegan is trying to control the position but Chilling postures up.
Chilling scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McGreegan being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chilling trying to control but McGreegan is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bing Chilling dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Good leg kick by McGreegan.
McGreegan is looking to score with low kicks.
McGreegan lands a lovely overhand right.
McGreegan lands a glancing blow to the side of Chilling's head.
McGreegan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chilling on the side of the head.
Justin McGreegan is winning the standup battle so far.
McGreegan throws a body shot but no joy.
McGreegan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chilling fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McGreegan avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGreegan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McGreegan is looking to score with low kicks.#T1#
Chilling has a takedown stuffed.
McGreegan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chilling counters with a nice uppercut.
Chilling takes a swing at McGreegan's ribcage but misses.
McGreegan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McGreegan throws a hook but Chilling blocks it.
McGreegan misses with a hook
and Chilling counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
Chilling instigates a clinch.
McGreegan slows down the pace here.
Chilling misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
McGreegan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bing Chilling is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGreegan connects with an inside leg kick.
Chilling bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD2#
Chilling darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chilling wants to control but McGreegan is keeping him busy. #SUB#
McGreegan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chilling pulls his head out easily.
Chilling winds up and cracks McGreegan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McGreegan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chilling wants to take a breather but McGreegan is having none of it.
McGreegan tries to roll over but Chilling keeps him under control.
McGreegan trying to control here.
#T3#
McGreegan taking some punishment here, with Chilling in his half guard.
Chilling sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McGreegan defending well though.
Well, if Chilling 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.
#SUB#
McGreegan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chilling pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chilling perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McGreegan is pressing down on Chilling's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chilling looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chilling trying to control the position from guard on top but McGreegan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #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#
McGreegan looking for a guillotine here but Chilling defends easily.
Chilling controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
McGreegan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chilling defends well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chilling wants to control from the top but McGreegan keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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 Justin McGreegan will probably get the nod.
That's time! McGreegan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
McGreegan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Chilling on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McGreegan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chilling circles away quickly and effectively.
Chilling looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chilling throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chilling has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGreegan.
Chilling misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chilling walks forward, straight into a front kick from McGreegan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chilling fails with the takedown.
Justin McGreegan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bing Chilling.
Chilling misses with a hook
and McGreegan counters with a low kick, right behind Chilling 's knee.
Chilling takes one to the side of the head.
#T1#
McGreegan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McGreegan takes a swing at Chilling's ribcage but misses.
McGreegan misses with an uppercut.
Chilling takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A slow jab from McGreegan misses its intended target.
Chilling throws a body shot but no joy.
Chilling throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGreegan.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McGreegan.
Chilling has his takedown stuffed
and McGreegan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McGreegan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McGreegan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T2#
Chilling doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McGreegan counters with an outside leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Chilling or perhaps it was just good defense by McGreegan, which made it look bad.
Chilling takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for McGreegan.
McGreegan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chilling uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGreegan.
Chilling misses with a takedown attempt - McGreegan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Justin McGreegan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Chilling fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McGreegan to the ground. Chilling is now in McGreegan's guard.
Chilling wants to pass the guard but McGreegan is keeping the position.#T3#
Chilling connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
McGreegan working for a triangle but Chilling defends it easily.
Chilling trying to control but McGreegan is working from the bottom.
McGreegan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Chilling sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
McGreegan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chilling defends well.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Chilling engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Chilling is in close to McGreegan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
My spies in St Petersburg MMA Gym inform me that Chilling has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
McGreegan working a defensive guard but Chilling manages to pass into side control anyway.
Chilling trying to control the position but McGreegan is working away.
McGreegan tries to improve position but can't.
McGreegan looking for a sweep but Chilling has passed into full mount! Oh no!
And that's the end of the fight!
Justin McGreegan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McGreegan 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin McGreegan! |
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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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