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Event:
FCL - 8
Date: Feb 12, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Dukes closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McMick is looking for a sweep. Dukes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dukes passes to full mount!
Dukes prevents McMick from getting the reversal.
McMick is squirming around, avoiding Dukes's attempts to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Dukes moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, McMick has worked his arm free - good work by McMick!
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Dukes is trying to get an arm triangle but McMick is defending well.
Dukes working away.
McMick is trying to improve his position.
Dukes wants to lay and pray for a moment but McMick keeps working.
Dukes postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#T3#
Dukes is putting a hurting on McMick here, landing some big shots from side control.
Dukes wants to lay and pray for a moment but McMick keeps working. #SUB#
Dukes tries for a kimura but McMick is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dukes wants to lay and pray for a moment but McMick keeps working. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McMick showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dukes.
#CL2#
McMick has closed the distance and engaged Dukes in a clinch.
#TD#
Dukes successfully pulls guard.
McMick must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McMick makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dukes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McMick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dukes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dukes controlling the position.#SUB#
Dukes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McMick gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Dukes dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Dukes throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and McMick counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McMick. #SUB#
Dukes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McMick defends well.
McMick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dukes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dukes is trying to control the position but McMick postures up. #SUB#
Dukes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
McMick postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dukes is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of McMick, into his guard. #REVR##T1#
Dukes wants to control from the top but McMick keeps moving.
McMick lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Dukes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Dukes thows a huge punch but McMick dodges it nicely.
McMick controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Eli Dukes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
McMick regains full guard. Nicely done.
McMick manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dukes manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Dukes trying to control the position.
Dukes keeping moving, preventing McMick from controlling successfully.
Dukes looking to control.
#T3##SUB#
Dukes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McMick defends well.
McMick forces his way into half guard.
McMick wants to free his trapped foot but Dukes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dukes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Dukes working for a triangle but McMick defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
McMick wants to control from the top but Dukes keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dukes keeping full guard, as McMick tries to pass. #SUB#
Dukes has his foot on McMick's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McMick works his way back into a safe position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mick McMick will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Dukes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McMick.
McMick blocks a head kick by Dukes.
Dukes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McMick can do to turn this around?
McMick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dukes darts in looking for a takedown but McMick gets double underhooks and turns Dukes into the cage.
Dukes wants to break free but McMick has control.
Dukes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McMick after a bit of a struggle.
McMick has Dukes pressed against the cage, preventing Dukes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
McMick ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McMick no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
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.
Dukes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McMick looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dukes being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Dukes throwing strikes from guard but McMick blocks nicely.
Dukes throws a strike but McMick rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
McMick trying to control the position from guard on top but Dukes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dukes has momentary wrist control but McMick slips an elbow through the middle.
McMick trying to control the position from guard on top but Dukes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Dukes is looking for a triangle here but McMick uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#T2#
McMick lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Dukes down.
#SUB2#
McMick is trying to get an arm triangle but Dukes is defending well.
McMick really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dukes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dukes wants to control but McMick postures up.
Dukes manages to get back to half guard.
Dukes looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SU2#
McMick decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T3#
McMick looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dukes lands a high kick!
Eli Dukes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dukes is looking to clinch.
McMick shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dukes pinned against the cage. Dukes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dukes throws a counter high kick but McMick was just alert enough to avoid it.
McMick shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dukes as he avoids it easily.
Eli Dukes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mick McMick.
Dukes scores with the left hand. McMick knows he should have avoided that one.
McMick tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McMick takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dukes lands a lovely overhand right.
Dukes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McMick. #T4#
Dukes misses with a few strikes there.
McMick feints a counter leg kick.
McMick shoots in and drives through. Dukes sprawls well.
McMick will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dukes throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dukes misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and McMick counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dukes!
Dukes is trying to improve his position.
McMick advances nicely into full mount.
Dukes is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dukes tries to lock up and control but McMick gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Eli Dukes.
I think Dukes 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eli Dukes! |
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Event:
FCL - 3
Date: Jan 19, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
McMick clinches.
Zayan fails to pull guard.
Zayan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zayan scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Mick McMick has been cut.#BC2#
Zayan manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Zayan gets caught flat footed, as McMick shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McMick scoring with some ground and pound.
McMick with a nice head shot there.
Zayan working a defensive guard here.
#SU#
McMick stands up and waves to Zayan to follow him. #T1##CL2#
Zayan moves into the clinch successfully.
McMick tries to work over Zayan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
McMick has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Zayan uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zayan trying to control but McMick is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zayan throws an elbow that misses. McMick uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zayan's guard. Nice move by McMick!#REVR##SUB2#
Zayan looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! McMick has picked Zayan up and slammed him! Zayan can't keep hold of the triangle and McMick manages to pass to side control!#T2#
Zayan can't do much from the bottom here.
McMick in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB#
McMick is trying to get an arm triangle but Zayan is defending well.
Zayan tries to bench press McMick off him but McMick keeps the position. #T3##SUB#
McMick tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
McMick working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McMick wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zayan, who protects the arm well. #T4#
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.#SUB#
McMick goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Zayan rolls with the submission and now he's on top in McMick's guard! Nice work there by Zayan!
Zayan trying to control but McMick is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McMick has control of Zayan's left arm, preventing Zayan from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mick McMick dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mick McMick's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
McMick shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Zayan is trying to defend but McMick finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Zayan trying to control here.
McMick missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zayan moves into full guard.
Zayan keeping full guard, as McMick tries to pass. #T1#
McMick slips nicely into half guard.
McMick seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zayan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zayan gets full guard.
Zayan keeping moving, preventing McMick from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zayan is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Zayan wants to pass the guard but McMick is keeping the position.
McMick knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zayan on the ground.#T2#
Zayan trying to stand up but can't free himself from McMick's guard.
McMick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zayan can do to turn this around?
McMick avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McMick looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zayan is one step ahead there. #SU2#
Zayan stands up from McMick's guard - Zayan perhaps looking for a knockout. #T3##CL2#
McMick tries to keep at a distance but Zayan has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
McMick pulls guard effortlessly.
Zayan passes into half guard.
McMick moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McMick on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McMick tries to get out of the position.#T4#
Zayan wants to stand but McMick has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
McMick pulls Zayan in close to prevent any damage.
McMick looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zayan is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McMick pulls Zayan in close to prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Radd Zayan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mick McMick's cut.
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##TD#
Zayan gets caught flat footed, as McMick shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McMick throws a big elbow that misses.
McMick with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
McMick avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Zayan wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and McMick is now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McMick trying to control the action but Zayan is working from the bottom. #T1##SU#
McMick stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Zayan to get to his feet. #CL#
McMick rushes Zayan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zayan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zayan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zayan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McMick fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Zayan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
McMick shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T2##SUB#
McMick is looking for a kimura here.
McMick lands with a punch from half guard. #T3#
McMick is looking to advance position but Zayan won't allow it. #SUB#
McMick is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zayan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McMick.
Zayan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McMick's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McMick's back!
Radd Zayan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Zayan has the hooks in. McMick is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Zayan looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Zayan looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Zayan patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Zayan looking for the RNC.
McMick manages to reverse the position and now he's in Zayan's guard. Nice work there by McMick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mick McMick showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McMick 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Mick McMick!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Mick McMick!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Mick McMick!
Mick McMick wins by unanimous decision!
Radd Zayan was interviewed post fight and said 'This is one-sided, the game is fixed!!! it's all game programming manipulation. I got robbed!!!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 09, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
McMick scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
DC prevents McMick from moving into mount. #SUB2#
McMick looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McMick looking to control but instead DC has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
McMick is stalling here. DC is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! McMick seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and DC has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SUB#
DC tries for a kimura but McMick is defending well.
DC is breathing heavily.
McMick holding on.#T1##SUB#
DC tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
McMick keeps DC under control for a moment.
McMick sneaks back into half guard.#ES2#
McMick has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but DC is on him like a limpet, forcing McMick back against the cage.#TD2#
McMick tightens his grip and picks DC up, before dumping him to the ground. DC manages to land in guard. #T2#
McMick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. DC swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McMick with a flurry of punches that miss.
McMick passes DC's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McMick takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McMick wants to pass to mount but DC is defending the position.
DC is not content to let McMick control the position.
McMick works his way into full mount! #T3##SU2#
McMick stands up from mount. Strange move. #TD2#
McMick closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McMick lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
McMick drops back looking for a leg! DC is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and DC manages to kick McMick off! McMick jumps back into DC's guard. #T4#
DC looking to control but McMick passes into half guard.
McMick looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McMick not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mick McMick 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##TD2#
McMick drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
McMick passes into half guard.
McMick trying to pass the guard but DC defending well. #SUB2#
McMick is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
McMick wants to work for an arm triangle but DC is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
McMick works his foot free and advances to mount.
DC stops McMick from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB2#
McMick working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
McMick looking to control but DC is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
DC on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if DC tries to get out of the position.#T2#
DC takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
McMick pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#SUB2#
McMick has hold of DC's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and DC manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
McMick has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McMick pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
McMick working for a submission but DC is keeping him at bay. #SUB2#
McMick wants to finish this one by submission but DC is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from McMick.
McMick throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for DC because McMick loaded up on that one. #SU2#
McMick is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! #T4##TD2#
McMick gets a double leg takedown into DC's guard.
McMick passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
McMick has hold of DC's arm. He's looking for a kimura. DC seems comfortable defending it but McMick has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! DC is real pain and he's forced to tap out! DC is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but McMick couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mick McMick!
Daniel DC was interviewed post fight and said 'Learn, grow and come back stronger. I will return'. |
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