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Event:
UCF 8: Bjornsson v Hendricks
Date: Mar 16, 2024 |
#R1#
McKenna throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Qwerty's waist but Qwerty gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McKenna off to one side.
Qwerty is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McKenna.
Qwerty looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Qwerty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McKenna misses with a kick to the body.
Qwerty lands a nice shot to the body.
McKenna looks winded!
Qwerty lands a jab to McKenna's midsection.
McKenna takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McKenna takes one on the button.
Qwerty cracks McKenna with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends McKenna tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Qwerty pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! McKenna is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phil Qwerty!
A victorious Phil Qwerty thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
UCF 3: Peterson v Spartan
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Kurtovic with a poor takedown #CL2#
and McKenna moves into the clinch.#TD2#
McKenna pulls guard effortlessly.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
McKenna is pulling down on Kurtovic's head to control his posture.
Kurtovic prevents McKenna from getting back to his feet.
McKenna controlling the position.
McKenna throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
McKenna looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kurtovic wants to control from the top but McKenna keeps moving.
Kurtovic is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McKenna controls Kurtovic momentarily but Kurtovic frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurtovic sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
McKenna closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McKenna.#T1#
McKenna pressing his opponent against the cage.
McKenna prevents the takedown attempt.
Kurtovic has McKenna pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McKenna manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ismet Kurtovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
McKenna manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Kurtovic drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kurtovic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kurtovic tries to move into full mount but can't pass McKenna's legs.
Kurtovic wants to control for a moment but McKenna uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
McKenna flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Kurtovic scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2#
Kurtovic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Kurtovic is looking for a kimura but McKenna is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kurtovic to get the leverage.
McKenna is refusing to be controlled, as Kurtovic sits in half guard.
McKenna is trying to control but can't.
Well, if Kurtovic 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.
McKenna is trying to get back to full guard.
Kurtovic drops an elbow to the side of McKenna's head.
Kurtovic is trying to control. McKenna wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Kurtovic is working for a submission of some sort.
McKenna works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
Kurtovic sitting in guard, not really doing much. #ES2#
McKenna pushes Kurtovic off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
A combination from McKenna does no damage. #TD2#
McKenna shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kurtovic manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
McKenna drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kurtovic dives on top into guard.#REVR##T4#
McKenna tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kurtovic sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kurtovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McKenna swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kurtovic looking to sit in guard and control but McKenna gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McKenna looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kurtovic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle McKenna dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
McKenna feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kyle McKenna has got the better of the ground game so far.
McKenna trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kurtovic's guard.
McKenna looking to pass the guard.
McKenna stopping the sweep attempt from Kurtovic.
Kurtovic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McKenna controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Kurtovic controls McKenna momentarily but McKenna frees himself.
Kurtovic wants to sweep here but McKenna controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kurtovic is trying hard to land a takedown here. McKenna sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kurtovic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McKenna throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#TD2#
McKenna shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kurtovic manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
McKenna content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Kurtovic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McKenna is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Kurtovic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kurtovic is trying to control the position but McKenna postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Kurtovic closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. McKenna quickly recovers to half guard.
McKenna is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kurtovic seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kurtovic is trying to control. McKenna wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kurtovic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kurtovic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kurtovic trying to control the action but McKenna is working from the bottom.
Kurtovic is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McKenna is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T4#
McKenna trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Kurtovic is looking for a kimura but McKenna is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kurtovic to get the leverage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McKenna makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McKenna.
McKenna wants to stand and escape but Kurtovic is having none of it.
McKenna trying to keep a closed guard but Kurtovic is proving a slippery customer.
McKenna is looking to stand up but Kurtovic isn't so interested in that idea.
Kurtovic postures up.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA Las Vegas inform us that McKenna has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McKenna avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Kurtovic changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McKenna looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kurtovic working the head with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle McKenna showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kurtovic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
McKenna forces Kurtovic back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
McKenna is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kurtovic can't fight it off and eventually McKenna manages to take the fight to the floor. Kurtovic looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kurtovic is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and McKenna dives into side control.
McKenna has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#REVR#
McKenna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kurtovic keeps working.
Kurtovic regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKenna tries to stand and escape but Kurtovic is controlling the position.
McKenna throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kurtovic to regain full guard. #T1#
McKenna wants to stand and escape but instead Kurtovic has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Kurtovic throwing strikes from guard but McKenna blocks nicely.
McKenna looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kurtovic is one step ahead there.
McKenna keeping moving, preventing Kurtovic from controlling successfully.
McKenna has momentary wrist control but Kurtovic slips an elbow through the middle.
McKenna keeping moving, preventing Kurtovic from controlling successfully.
Kurtovic stopping the sweep attempt from McKenna.
McKenna striking off his back but it's not causing Kurtovic any problems. #T2#
Kurtovic being controlled here momentarily.
McKenna keeping moving, preventing Kurtovic from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
McKenna is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kurtovic defends well.
McKenna takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kurtovic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kurtovic slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kurtovic creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kurtovic is looking to take a break and control but McKenna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McKenna struggling a bit here.#T3#
Kurtovic in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
McKenna is not content to let Kurtovic control the position.
Kurtovic tries to move to mount but McKenna blocks the move with his legs. #SUB#
Kurtovic looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kurtovic looks up at the clock and then as McKenna takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kurtovic smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
McKenna tries to bench press Kurtovic off him but Kurtovic keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on McKenna's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Kurtovic is trying to get an arm triangle but McKenna is defending well. #T4#
McKenna manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kurtovic's best efforts.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kurtovic lands a nice short elbow.
McKenna is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kurtovic looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kurtovic moves into full mount! McKenna won't be happy about that!
Kurtovic wants to control the pace but McKenna is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McKenna is trying desperately to improve position.
Ismet Kurtovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kyle McKenna is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McKenna taking shots to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ismet Kurtovic showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McKenna has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle McKenna! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 01, 2024 |
#R1#
McKenna pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD#
Burns shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
McKenna can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Burns controls the pace.
McKenna looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burns is one step ahead there.
Burns looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Burns tries to free his leg and advance position but McKenna is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns won't allow McKenna to sweep him here. #T1#
Burns works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McKenna missing with punches from the bottom.
Burns moves into full mount! McKenna won't be happy about that!
McKenna wants to get back to his feet.
McKenna is trying desperately to improve position.
McKenna keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Burns has hold of McKenna's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and McKenna manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T2#
Burns tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McKenna is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Burns looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Burns tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Burns is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But McKenna has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from McKenna!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
McKenna scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McKenna trying to control the position from guard on top but Burns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McKenna looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Burns is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! McKenna rolls with it to try and escape but Burns cranks on the arm and McKenna is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Martin Burns! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Pande fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McKenna misses with a body shot.
Pande misses with a double jab.
McKenna is looking to counter the offense by Pande and move into the clinch.
Pande misses with a series of wild punches.
#TD#
McKenna shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Pande is looking to get back to is feet but McKenna passes into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pande tries to bench press McKenna off him but McKenna keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Pande keeps trying to improve his position.
McKenna advances to full mount.
Pande is in a horrible position here. McKenna smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
McKenna can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pande is looking to escape.
McKenna content just to control the position here. #T2#
Pande is squirming around, avoiding McKenna's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pande regains half guard.#SUB#
McKenna is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pande is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McKenna wants to take a breather but Pande is having none of it. #T3##SUB#
McKenna is trying to work for a kimura but Pande is defending well.
Pande is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McKenna scores with a couple of nice shots.
McKenna is trying to control the action in half guard but Pande is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pande trying to control here.
Pande wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pande has his hands clasped together around McKenna's back. He's all about the action.
McKenna not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McKenna misses with a takedown attempt - Pande sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pande is looking for the big counter here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Pande gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McKenna to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Pande is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McKenna is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle McKenna dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McKenna is defended easily by Pande.#TD2#
Pande shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pande was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
McKenna is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pande's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Pande is working for a submission of some sort.
McKenna is staying active underneath Pande, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
McKenna is looking to control Pande's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McKenna avoid being mounted?
Pande wants to stand up but McKenna is controlling the position.
Pande landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
McKenna actively working from the bottom here.
Pande is controlling the pace.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pande is looking to take a break and control but McKenna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McKenna is trying to maintain the position but Pande is very close to passing his half guard.
Pande tries to stand and escape but McKenna is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McKenna swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McKenna lands a nice looking kick to the body. Pande takes a step back to recover. #T3#
McKenna swinging wildly here.
Pande circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick misses from Pande.
Pande shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McKenna as he avoids it easily. #TD#
McKenna shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pande manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McKenna wants to control from the top but Pande keeps moving. #T4##SUB2#
Pande is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McKenna defends well.
Pande is looking to stand back up but McKenna counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Pande.
McKenna takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pande is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute McKenna jumps into side control!#SUB#
McKenna is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pande knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pande struggling a bit here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle McKenna dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
McKenna swats away the attempt to clinch by Pande.
Pande closes the distance but McKenna moves to the side #TD#
and McKenna counters with a shoot takedown. Pande fights it but they end up in guard.
Pande has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. McKenna has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Pande is pressed up against the cage. McKenna has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pande down to the mat. Pande avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pande will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kyle McKenna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pande tries to clinch but McKenna moves out of range.
A low kick from Pande is predictable there #TD#
and McKenna counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pande can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McKenna stops Pande from getting back to his feet.
McKenna is keen to just control but Pande is a slippery customer.#T1#
Pande wants to control but McKenna is keeping busy.
Pande takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pande wants to control but McKenna passes into side.
Pande is pushing McKenna's head away, looking to escape. McKenna manages to hold on to the position though.
Kyle McKenna overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pande tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but McKenna presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #SUB#
McKenna is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Pande has managed to escape the submission attempt.
McKenna connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#T2#
McKenna wants to control the pace but Pande is squirming around nicely.
Pande tries to control the position but McKenna now has his back.
#SUB#
McKenna looking to break Pande's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Pande remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise McKenna will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
What can Pande do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB#
McKenna working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Pande is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and McKenna has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Pande taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kyle McKenna! |
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Event:
MMAH 95
Date: Dec 08, 2023 |
#R1#
McKenna throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Banchamek counters with a solid body kick.
Banchamek misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Banchamek throws a head kick that half lands.
McKenna shoots in looking for a takedown. Banchamek tries to sprawl out of it but McKenna keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Banchamek manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McKenna changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Banchamek tries to avoid it but McKenna manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Banchamek to the ground. Banchamek escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Banchamek appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Banchamek throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McKenna.
Banchamek throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
McKenna darts in and clinches Banchamek up against the cage.
McKenna drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Banchamek gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Buakaw Banchamek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle McKenna.
Nice body punch from Banchamek. #T1#
McKenna wants to break free but Banchamek has control.
McKenna blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Banchamek.
A short right from Banchamek.
A body shot lands from Banchamek.
#BC2#
McKenna manages to break the clinch.
Banchamek lands a head kick!
McKenna shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Banchamek counters with a nice leg kick.
Banchamek lands with a thumping leg kick.
Banchamek scores with a head kick. McKenna tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#ROC#McKenna is rocked!
Banchamek throws a powerful right kick. McKenna tried to block low but the kick was high! McKenna was taken right off of his feet! Banchamek jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Buakaw Banchamek! |
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Event:
MMAH 84
Date: Oct 21, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Ostrowski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ostrowski is trying to force a seperation but McKenna has the dominant position.#TD2#
McKenna ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McKenna no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ostrowski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McKenna works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ostrowski wants to control from the top but McKenna keeps moving.
Ostrowski won't allow McKenna to get back to his feet.
McKenna tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McKenna keeping moving, preventing Ostrowski from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ostrowski lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McKenna pulls Ostrowski in close to prevent any damage. #T1##SUB2#
Ostrowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ostrowski trying to control the position from guard on top but McKenna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ostrowski postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ostrowski looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#TD2#
McKenna bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
McKenna throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T2##SUB2#
McKenna thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McKenna looks winded!
Ostrowski is trying to improve his position.
McKenna creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ostrowski sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ostrowski is trying to control McKenna's posture but McKenna avoids it.
McKenna throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Ostrowski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McKenna trying to control the action but Ostrowski is working from the bottom.
McKenna working away.
McKenna landing strikes. #SUB2#
McKenna tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McKenna has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
McKenna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ostrowski keeps working. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ostrowski is looking to regain half guard here but McKenna keeps moving and retains side control.
Ostrowski being controlled for a moment.
McKenna trying to control the action but Ostrowski is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle McKenna dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by McKenna.
McKenna has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Ostrowski is looking to improve his position but McKenna isn't that keen on the idea.
McKenna tries to control but Ostrowski wriggling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ostrowski regains half guard.#T1#
McKenna stalling.
Ostrowski misses with some strikes from the bottom.
McKenna content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
McKenna trying to pass the guard but Ostrowski defending well. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Ostrowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ostrowski is looking for a sweep. McKenna is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McKenna lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ostrowski trying to get back to full guard but McKenna takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
McKenna wants to control but instead Ostrowski manages to regain half guard. #SUB#
Ostrowski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McKenna pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Ostrowski on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McKenna stalling.
McKenna seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ostrowski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McKenna might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ostrowski haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
McKenna wants to stand but Ostrowski has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ostrowski tries to close the distance and clinch but McKenna swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ostrowski tries to close the distance and clinch up but McKenna swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McKenna doesn't manage to clinch there - Ostrowski circles away.
McKenna has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McKenna tries a head kick but it misses.
Ostrowski is looking to counter the offense by McKenna and move into the clinch.#CL2#
McKenna has Ostrowski up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Ostrowski gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
McKenna is trying to control the position but Ostrowski postures up. #SUB2#
McKenna looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McKenna can't keep his opponent in guard - Ostrowski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ostrowski wants to pass the guard but McKenna is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle McKenna showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Ostrowski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McKenna moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ostrowski fails to land the takedown.
And McKenna responds with a good body kick, but Ostrowski manages to step out the way in time.#TD#
Ostrowski shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McKenna napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ostrowski wants to stand but McKenna is controlling his arm.
McKenna has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
McKenna holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
McKenna tries to escape but Ostrowski is in control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKenna is looking to regain half guard here but Ostrowski keeps moving and retains side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McKenna is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ostrowski's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T1#
McKenna has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ostrowski is working away from the top position though.
Ostrowski is trying to control the action in half guard but McKenna is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McKenna swats away the attempt to clinch by Ostrowski.
Jake Ostrowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKenna throws a leg kick but Ostrowski checks it.
McKenna leaves Ostrowski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Ostrowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
McKenna shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ostrowski is trying to defend but McKenna finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T2#
Ostrowski tries to get to full guard but McKenna has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ostrowski is looking to escape.
Jake Ostrowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McKenna content to control rather than advance.
Let's hope that McKenna 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.#T3#
Ostrowski tries to roll over but McKenna keeps him under control.
McKenna is trying to control the action in half guard but Ostrowski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
McKenna is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ostrowski's half guard.#T4#
McKenna lands with a punch from half guard.
McKenna wants to free his trapped foot but Ostrowski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McKenna trying to control the action but Ostrowski is working from the bottom.
Ostrowski trying to hold on to McKenna's head to control him but McKenna postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McKenna moves into full mount! Ostrowski won't be happy about that!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle McKenna comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McKenna has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle McKenna! |
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Event:
MMAH 75
Date: Sep 18, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
McKenna clinches up against the cage.#BC#
McKenna breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Haven misses with the body kick#TD#
and McKenna counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
McKenna not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McKenna wants to control from the top but Haven keeps moving.
McKenna is looking to stand up but Haven won't let him.
Haven is pulling down on McKenna's head. It's preventing any offense from McKenna, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKenna engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
McKenna lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McKenna tries to free his leg and advance position but Haven is retaining full guard.
McKenna wants to get up but he can't break Haven's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McKenna goes for a double leg but Haven avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Haven continues to drive forward.
McKenna is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Haven gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McKenna.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle McKenna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McKenna will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Haven up against the cage.#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.
McKenna tries for a takedown. No joy.
McKenna jumps guard but Haven stands there with McKenna around his waist. McKenna gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McKenna looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
McKenna tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McKenna prevents Haven from breaking the clinch.
McKenna keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Haven's efforts to push away.#T3#
McKenna tries to pull guard but Haven won't allow it.
Haven tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McKenna just stands there and leans against the cage.
Haven gets underhooks to prevent McKenna's takedown attempt.
Haven prevents the takedown attempt.
McKenna is looking to take this one to the mat.
McKenna is breathing heavily.
Haven wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McKenna lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Haven is trying to force a seperation but McKenna has the dominant position.
Haven stops a takedown attempt from McKenna.
Haven misses with a knee strike.
Haven letting McKenna take a breather here.
McKenna wants to take the fight to the mat but Haven manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
McKenna has Haven pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. McKenna pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Haven tumbling to the mat - McKenna dives into Haven's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Haven trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle McKenna dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Haven moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from McKenna fails to land.
McKenna has Haven pressed against the cage, preventing Haven from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McKenna tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
McKenna manages to pull guard.
McKenna is pulling down on Haven's head to control his posture.
Haven really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McKenna. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haven wants to control from the top but McKenna keeps moving.
McKenna looking to control.
#T1#
Haven preventing the sweep.
McKenna looking to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB#
McKenna working for submissions but it's allowed Haven to get to half guard.
Haven trying to control the pace.
McKenna wants to improve his position but Haven is controlling well.
McKenna is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haven can do to turn this around?#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Haven is trying to control the action in half guard but McKenna is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Haven enables McKenna to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Haven manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Haven wants to control the position but McKenna says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
McKenna stalling.
McKenna stops Haven from getting back to his feet.
#T3#
McKenna performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Haven desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Haven is staying active underneath McKenna, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
It looks like McKenna is going to stand back up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
McKenna fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Haven sprawls well initially but McKenna persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T4#
Haven is controlling McKenna's trapped leg to prevent McKenna from advancing to side control.
Haven trying to control here.
Haven is staying active underneath McKenna, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #ES2#
Haven kicks off McKenna and gets to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Haven wants to clinch up but McKenna keeps it at a distance.
McKenna wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD#
McKenna closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McKenna lands in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McKenna throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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 Kyle McKenna will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
McKenna looking to score a takedown here. Haven is defending well but McKenna drives through and ends up in Haven's guard.
McKenna trying to stand up but can't free himself from Haven's guard.
McKenna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Haven swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McKenna would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
McKenna drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Haven dives on top into guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haven engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Haven won't allow McKenna to get back to his feet.
McKenna working a defensive guard here.
McKenna bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Haven's guard. #REVR#
McKenna is in close to Haven's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McKenna being controlled here momentarily.
McKenna has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Haven is proving hard to escape from.
Haven is trying to keep McKenna in close.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice body punch from McKenna. #T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Haven looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Haven fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McKenna, pushing him back against the cage.
McKenna is trying to pull guard but Haven has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
McKenna ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McKenna no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Haven wants to stand and escape but instead McKenna has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
McKenna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Haven avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McKenna stays in close to Haven's body and controls the position. #SUB#
McKenna is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Haven is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Haven has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Haven prevents McKenna from getting back to his feet.
Outer Haven has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kyle McKenna is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Haven missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle McKenna showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McKenna, 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle McKenna! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 25, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
McKenna shoots in and gets a takedown into Schmidt's guard.#SUB#
Schmidt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McKenna defends it easily.#SUB#
Schmidt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McKenna defends it easily.#SUB#
Schmidt has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. McKenna doesn't defend quickly enough and Schmidt has managed to lock this one up! Can McKenna escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Schmidt on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Xavier Schmidt! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 22, 2023 |
#R1#
McKenna throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cole's waist but Cole gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McKenna off to one side. #CL#
McKenna has closed the distance and engaged Cole in a clinch.
Nice elbow from McKenna.
McKenna can't break the clinch.
#TD#
McKenna gets control of Cole's arms and successfully pulls guard. McKenna will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
McKenna looking for a triangle here. Cole is fighting it but it looks tight! McKenna pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Cole is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kyle McKenna! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 18, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
McKenna fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wisniewski, pushing him back against the cage.
Wisniewski is trying to break free.
Wisniewski is trying to pull guard but McKenna turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wisniewski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Come on McKenna - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#TD2#
McKenna gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Wisniewski is trying to escape back to his feet but McKenna uses the scramble to pass into side control.
McKenna moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wisniewski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wisniewski looks to move to half guard but instead McKenna has passed into mount! Damn!#T1#
McKenna landing strikes from the mount.
McKenna takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wisniewski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McKenna on the ground.
McKenna lands a nice shot to the head.
McKenna wants to get back to his feet but Wisniewski is holding on tight.
McKenna tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
McKenna connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
McKenna controlling from the full mount.
McKenna's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Wisniewski is working to get back to half guard.
McKenna scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Wisniewski?
#T3##SUB2#
McKenna is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Wisniewski is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Wisniewski flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. McKenna anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Wisniewski and secures both hooks! This could be bad! McKenna slips an arm under Wisniewski chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. McKenna has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. McKenna is squeezing on Wisniewski like an anaconda would it's prey. Wisniewski fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kyle McKenna! |
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