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Event:
OFC 4
Date: Mar 23, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
McLoughlin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McLoughlin lands in his opponent's guard.
Tate looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Tate controls McLoughlin momentarily but McLoughlin frees himself.
McLoughlin tries to stand but Tate is controlling from the bottom.
McLoughlin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McLoughlin in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate wants to get back to full guard but McLoughlin has passed into side control.
McLoughlin is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T1#
McLoughlin has control of an arm but Tate manages to advance to McLoughlin's back!
McLoughlin trying to control the hands but Tate won't let him.
McLoughlin looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands. #SUB#
Tate is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. McLoughlin defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Tate is not going to allow McLoughlin to sit and survive in this position. #T2#
McLoughlin wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Tate looking for the choke from the back.
I really don't envy McLoughlin right now.
McLoughlin has hold of Tate's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.
McLoughlin wants to control his opponent's hands but Tate gets his hands free. #SUB#
McLoughlin defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
McLoughlin is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Tate gets his way!
McLoughlin manages to reverse the position and now he's in Tate's guard. Nice work there by McLoughlin.
McLoughlin passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3##SUB2#
McLoughlin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McLoughlin is putting a hurting on Tate here, landing some big shots from side control. #SUB2#
McLoughlin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tate is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tate tries to buck McLoughlin off but McLoughlin is having none of it.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McLoughlin in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
You can see the frustration on Tate's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McLoughlin is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Tate will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Tate is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McLoughlin slows the pace down.
Tate is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremiah McLoughlin 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#
Tate avoids the head kick by McLoughlin.
Nice takedown defense from McLoughlin. No joy for Tate on that attempt. #TD2#
McLoughlin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
McLoughlin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
McLoughlin wants to stand but Tate has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
McLoughlin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLoughlin controlling the action here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
McLoughlin wants to pass the guard but Tate is defending well.
McLoughlin moves nicely into side control.
McLoughlin tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Tate really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Check out the look on McLoughlin's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Jeremiah McLoughlin has got the better of the ground game so far.
McLoughlin wants to stand but Tate is controlling his arm.
McLoughlin scores with punches from side control. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tate is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Tate wants to sweep but McLoughlin has passed to side control!#SUB2#
McLoughlin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
McLoughlin is chipping away with strikes.
Tate is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T3#
Tate is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McLoughlin taking a breather here.
McLoughlin scoring with punches and elbows.
Tate manages to work his way to half guard, despite McLoughlin's best efforts.
McLoughlin works his foot free and advances to mount.
McLoughlin scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Tate?
#T4#
Tate is looking to get to half guard.
McLoughlin looking to control and managing it successfully.
McLoughlin lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
McLoughlin working for a guillotine from mount but Tate is in no mood to give up.
McLoughlin lands with some strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremiah McLoughlin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
McLoughlin has closed the distance and engaged Tate in a clinch.
Tate tries to pull guard but McLoughlin holds him up against the cage and eventually Tate drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
McLoughlin turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and McLoughlin manages to end up in side control.
Tate tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McLoughlin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McLoughlin staying calm.
Tate is looking to regain half guard here but McLoughlin keeps moving and retains side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLoughlin scores with a couple of short elbows.#T1#
McLoughlin moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Tate gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Tate tries to hold on but McLoughlin pushes him away. #SU2#
McLoughlin gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!#TD2#
McLoughlin drives through with a takedown into Tate's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Tate 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.#T2#
McLoughlin wants to get up but he can't break Tate's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Tate working for a triangle but McLoughlin defends it easily.
McLoughlin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tate seems keen to control McLoughlin's posture.#T3#
McLoughlin landing with the ground and pound.
Tate 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.
McLoughlin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
McLoughlin moves into the clinch.
Tate being controlled against the cage.#TD2#
McLoughlin drags the fight down to the ground.
#T4#
McLoughlin wants to sweep but no luck.
Tate working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Tate has gone for a leg lock! McLoughlin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tate's guard.#REVB##SUB#
McLoughlin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tate has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McLoughlin has managed to get both his arms back between Tate's legs - danger averted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McLoughlin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremiah McLoughlin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McLoughlin 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremiah McLoughlin! |
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Event:
OFC 2
Date: Feb 09, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Gardner gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McLoughlin content to stall in guard here.
Gardner pulls McLoughlin in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Gardner looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McLoughlin passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardner trying to control but McLoughlin postures up.
Gardner wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
McLoughlin is thwarting Gardner's attempts to control the position.
Gardner slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McLoughlin landing some decent shots from guard.
Gardner really is a fat lump.
McLoughlin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gardner's guard.
Gardner controls McLoughlin momentarily but McLoughlin frees himself. #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.
McLoughlin pushing down on Gardner's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gardner blocking the ground and pound attempt from McLoughlin.
Gardner is not content to let McLoughlin control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice defenses there by McLoughlin.#CL2#
McLoughlin rushes Gardner and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
Gardner managing to block the knees to the body from McLoughlin.
#BC#
Gardner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gardner tried to score with a low kick but McLoughlin checks it.#CL2#
McLoughlin has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Gardner is fighting off a takedown attempt but McLoughlin is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Gardner to the mat. Gardner regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Gardner thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Gardner trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
McLoughlin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McLoughlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Gardner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU2#
McLoughlin stands up from Gardner's guard - McLoughlin perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Gardner shoots in and bounces McLoughlin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
McLoughlin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gardner might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McLoughlin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gardner is one step ahead there.
Gardner scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gardner tries to stand but McLoughlin is controlling from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremiah McLoughlin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A head kick by Gardner misses #TD2#
and McLoughlin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gardner's guard.
Gardner is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
McLoughlin is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Gardner has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. McLoughlin is looking to defend but Gardner has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for McLoughlin! Gardner pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, McLoughlin taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gary Gardner!
Gary Gardner retains his super heavyweight title! |
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Event:
OFC 1
Date: Jan 25, 2024 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Soialo.
As Soialo tries to get set, McLoughlin tries to push him back and clinch up but Soialo manages to avoid the attempt.
Soialo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McLoughlin's waist but McLoughlin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Soialo off to one side.
McLoughlin is looking to counter with head kicks.#CL2#
Soialo instigates a clinch. #BC#
McLoughlin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McLoughlin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
McLoughlin clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
McLoughlin manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
McLoughlin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Soialo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLoughlin keeping full guard, as Soialo tries to pass. #T1#
McLoughlin wants to sweep here but Soialo controlling him for the moment.
Soialo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McLoughlin is proving hard to escape from.
Soialo trying to control but McLoughlin is working from the bottom.
McLoughlin working a defensive guard but Soialo passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Soialo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McLoughlin is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McLoughlin is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
McLoughlin actively working from the bottom here.
McLoughlin is looking to escape.
McLoughlin flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
McLoughlin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Soialo, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
McLoughlin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Soialo throws a front kick aimed at McLoughlin's knee but McLoughlin avoids it well.
McLoughlin is looking to counter the offense by Soialo and move into the clinch.#TD#
McLoughlin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T3#
Soialo trying to control here.
McLoughlin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Soialo punching from the bottom.
Soialo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McLoughlin scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soialo is refusing to be controlled, as McLoughlin sits in half guard.
McLoughlin is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Soialo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McLoughlin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
McLoughlin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Soialo gets back to full guard.
Soialo looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McLoughlin won't allow Soialo to sweep him here.
Soialo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McLoughlin is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremiah McLoughlin 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##TD#
McLoughlin scores with a takedown into Soialo's guard.
McLoughlin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Soialo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McLoughlin scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soialo trying to strike off his back.
McLoughlin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Soialo's head.#T1##SUB2#
Soialo has his foot on McLoughlin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McLoughlin works his way back into a safe position though.
McLoughlin scoring with some ground and pound.
Jeremiah McLoughlin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McLoughlin throwing strikes but missing.
McLoughlin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Soialo tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU#
McLoughlin gets to his feet. Soialo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
McLoughlin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Soialo's head.
McLoughlin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Soialo as he avoids it easily. #TD#
McLoughlin gets the takedown into side control.
Soialo gets back to half guard.#T2#
Soialo is trying to maintain the position but McLoughlin is very close to passing his half guard.
McLoughlin tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Still in half guard, McLoughlin seems content to control.
Soialo wants to control the action here but instead McLoughlin manages to pass to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soialo is trying desperately to improve position.
Soialo manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T3#
McLoughlin slows the pace down in half guard.
McLoughlin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McLoughlin wants to get back to his feet.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McLoughlin working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Soialo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Soialo moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soialo trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremiah McLoughlin dominated that second round.
That's time! McLoughlin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Soialo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McLoughlin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McLoughlin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soialo can do to turn this around?
Soialo takes one to the side of the head.
#TD2#
Soialo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McLoughlin's guard.
McLoughlin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
McLoughlin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Soialo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McLoughlin sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soialo thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
McLoughlin passes into half guard. #T1#
Soialo wants to control the action here but instead McLoughlin manages to pass to full mount!
McLoughlin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McLoughlin looking to finish Soialo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Soialo!
Soialo tries to lock up and control but McLoughlin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McLoughlin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McLoughlin controlling the position easily from mount.
McLoughlin trying to control but Soialo is having none of it. #T2#
Soialo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Soialo tries to get to full guard but McLoughlin has control of the leg.
Soialo missing with punches from the bottom.
McLoughlin wants to pass to mount but Soialo is defending the position. #T3#
McLoughlin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McLoughlin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McLoughlin wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Soialo uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
McLoughlin sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McLoughlin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McLoughlin wants it to stay on the feet.
McLoughlin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Soialo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Soialo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Soialo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Soialo tries to close the distance and clinch but McLoughlin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Soialo throws a right and a left that McLoughlin avoids nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Soialo or perhaps it was just good defense by McLoughlin, which made it look bad.
Jeremiah McLoughlin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Soialo.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soialo fails to land the takedown.
McLoughlin attempts a counter takedown but Soialo avoids it well and moves away.
Jon Soialo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jeremiah McLoughlin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremiah McLoughlin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McLoughlin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremiah McLoughlin! |
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