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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Good exchange - Herbert Jr coming out on top.
Herbert Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Herbert Jr. McCarthy does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCarthy throws a head kick that misses.
McCarthy shoots in looking for a takedown. Herbert Jr tries to sprawl out of it but McCarthy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Herbert Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Herbert Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Herbert Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces McCarthy off the cage and back into range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McCarthy is defended easily by Herbert Jr.
Herbert Jr tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McCarthy manages to circle out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herbert Jr throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McCarthy blocking some punches.
#T1#
Herbert Jr has a couple of punches blocked by McCarthy.
Herbert Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Herbert Jr prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ethan Herbert Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph McCarthy.
McCarthy looks winded!#TD2#
McCarthy is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Herbert Jr can't fight it off and eventually McCarthy manages to take the fight to the floor. Herbert Jr looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McCarthy preventing the sweep.
Herbert Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McCarthy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Herbert Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Herbert Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Herbert Jr is pulling down on McCarthy's head to control his posture.
Herbert Jr throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
McCarthy preventing the sweep. #T2#
Herbert Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McCarthy's guard. #REVR#
Herbert Jr trying to control but McCarthy is working from the bottom.
Herbert Jr throwing strikes but missing.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McCarthy can do anything to dispel that myth.
McCarthy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Herbert Jr landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Herbert Jr works over McCarthy with some ground and pound from guard.
Herbert Jr stopping the sweep attempt from McCarthy.#T3#
McCarthy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Herbert Jr connects with a couple of short punches.
Herbert Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Herbert Jr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McCarthy's head.
Herbert Jr scoring with some ground and pound.
Herbert Jr lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McCarthy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Herbert Jr chips away with some ground and pound.
Herbert Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Herbert Jr landing with the ground and pound.
Herbert Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Herbert Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCarthy is keeping the position for now.
Herbert Jr distracts McCarthy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Herbert Jr wants to control from the top but McCarthy keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Herbert Jr closes the distance and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Herbert Jr 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#
Herbert Jr lunges at McCarthy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McCarthy's hand.
Ethan Herbert Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Herbert Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Herbert Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McCarthy.
McCarthy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Herbert Jr.
#CL#
Herbert Jr has managed to clinch.
Herbert Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but McCarthy avoids the damage to the body.
Herbert Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Herbert Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by McCarthy.
Herbert Jr tries to stall but McCarthy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herbert Jr creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Herbert Jr prevents a takedown attempt there.
McCarthy is breathing heavily.
Herbert Jr tries to work over McCarthy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Herbert Jr lands a nice elbow.
McCarthy is working for takedown but Herbert Jr is calmly controlling the position for now.#T1#
Herbert Jr throws an elbow that misses.
Herbert Jr working McCarthy over with knees to the body.
Herbert Jr stalling in the clinch but McCarthy improves position.
Herbert Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCarthy can do to turn this around?
Herbert Jr lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McCarthy blocks a body shot from Herbert Jr.
Herbert Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Herbert Jr misses with an elbow strike.
Knees to the body from Herbert Jr.
Herbert Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Herbert Jr.
Herbert Jr landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McCarthy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Herbert Jr has a couple of punches blocked by McCarthy.
Herbert Jr scores a nice knee to the body.
Herbert Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T2#
Herbert Jr lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Herbert Jr.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCarthy prevents a body shot from Herbert Jr.
McCarthy blocks a body shot from Herbert Jr.
Knees to the body from Herbert Jr.
Herbert Jr missing with knees to the body.
Ethan Herbert Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Herbert Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McCarthy backwards.
Herbert Jr tries to work over McCarthy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Herbert Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Herbert Jr stalling against the cage.
McCarthy prevents a body shot from Herbert Jr.
Herbert Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McCarthy avoids it.
Herbert Jr can't find room to land a body shot as McCarthy controls the action.
McCarthy blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCarthy.
Herbert Jr misses with a body punch.
Herbert Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
McCarthy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ethan Herbert Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph McCarthy.
McCarthy managing to block the knees to the body from Herbert Jr.
Herbert Jr with a knee to the head.
Herbert Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McCarthy takes a knee right on the jaw!
Herbert Jr landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McCarthy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Herbert Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of McCarthy backwards.
Herbert Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McCarthy is looking for a takedown.#T4#
McCarthy prevents a body shot from Herbert Jr.
Herbert Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McCarthy avoids it.
Herbert Jr with a knee to the head.
Herbert Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McCarthy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McCarthy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Herbert Jr gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McCarthy blocks an uppercut.
Herbert Jr can't find room to land a body shot as McCarthy controls the action.
Herbert Jr trying to control the position but instead, McCarthy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Herbert Jr into the cage.
Herbert Jr missing with knees to the body.
Herbert Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McCarthy avoids it.
Herbert Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Herbert Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McCarthy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Herbert Jr 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
McCarthy manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Herbert Jr on his heels. He'll look to pass Herbert Jr's guard now, I'm sure.
McCarthy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McCarthy working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Herbert Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McCarthy is aware though and is defending well.
Herbert Jr throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
McCarthy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Herbert Jr's head.
McCarthy scoring with punches to the head and body.
McCarthy won't allow Herbert Jr to sweep him here.
McCarthy prevents Herbert Jr from getting back to his feet.
McCarthy chips away with some ground and pound.
McCarthy pushes down on Herbert Jr's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Herbert Jr has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McCarthy controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herbert Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McCarthy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
McCarthy wants to control from the top but Herbert Jr keeps moving.
Herbert Jr wants to sweep here but McCarthy controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Herbert Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Herbert Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McCarthy with a nice head shot there.
Herbert Jr working a defensive guard here.
Herbert Jr can't keep his opponent in guard - McCarthy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McCarthy lands with a punch from half guard.
Herbert Jr wants to get back to full guard.
McCarthy content to control rather than advance. #T2#
McCarthy prevents Herbert Jr from improving his position.
McCarthy frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
McCarthy trying to control but Herbert Jr is having none of it.
McCarthy looking to ground and pound but Herbert Jr is blocking nicely.
Joseph McCarthy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Herbert Jr really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3#
McCarthy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Herbert Jr in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
McCarthy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Herbert Jr tries to lock up and control but McCarthy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Herbert Jr is bucking up trying to escape but McCarthy cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
McCarthy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
BOOM! McCarthy connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Herbert Jr really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4#
McCarthy landing shots from mount.
McCarthy fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
McCarthy landing punches.
McCarthy misses with a head shot.
McCarthy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Herbert Jr tries to hold on but McCarthy pushes him away.
McCarthy landing strikes from the mount.
Herbert Jr is looking to improve his position but McCarthy isn't that keen on the idea.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Herbert Jr tries to hold on but McCarthy postures up.
McCarthy fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph McCarthy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Herbert Jr 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ethan Herbert Jr! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
#R1#
McCarthy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jet closes this distance looking for a takedown but McCarthy circles away.
Jet throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and McCarthy counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McCarthy.
Jet being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jet is trying to keep McCarthy in close.
McCarthy stays in close to Jet's body and controls the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T1#
McCarthy connects with a couple of short punches.
Jet can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McCarthy controls the pace.
McCarthy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jet seems a little lost for a moment, as McCarthy dominates the positioning.
Jet taking punishment in the form of punches.
McCarthy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McCarthy is putting a hurting on Jet here, landing some big shots from side control.
Jet knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McCarthy on the ground.
McCarthy just content to control the position.
Jet is working to avoid the ground and pound but McCarthy connects with a decent elbow.
The referee asks McCarthy politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. McCarthy prefers to stall for the moment though.
McCarthy landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
McCarthy controlling the position from side mount. #T2#
McCarthy lands an elbow.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Check out the look on McCarthy's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Jet struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here as McCarthy stalls from top position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jet takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
McCarthy staying calm.#T3#
McCarthy works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
McCarthy is putting a hurting on Jet here, landing some big shots from side control.
A lull in the action here as McCarthy stalls from top position.
Jet takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Jet is breathing heavily.
McCarthy just content to control the position.
McCarthy lands some shots froms side control.
Jet is letting McCarthy control him for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCarthy working the head and body with strikes.
McCarthy scoring with punches and elbows. #T4#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Jet taking punishment in the form of punches.
McCarthy takes a little break here. Jet wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
McCarthy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
McCarthy cracks Jet with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCarthy lands an elbow.
McCarthy grinds an elbow into Jet's temple.
McCarthy lands a few punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCarthy landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph McCarthy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
McCarthy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
McCarthy is chipping away with strikes.
McCarthy working the ground and pound.
Jet seems a little lost for a moment, as McCarthy dominates the positioning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy lands a nice forearm strike. #T1#
McCarthy in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
McCarthy controls the position.
McCarthy cracks Jet with a big right hand but Jet just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
McCarthy scoring with punches and elbows.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McCarthy is staying tight to Jet's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Jet takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T2#
Jet being controlled for a moment.
Jet on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
McCarthy is chipping away with strikes.
Joseph McCarthy has got the better of the ground game so far.
McCarthy working the head with strikes.
McCarthy cracks Jet with a big right hand but Jet just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
McCarthy in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T3#
McCarthy working the ground and pound from side control.
McCarthy controlling the position from side mount.
Jet taking punishment in the form of punches.
McCarthy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCarthy is working Jet over with some ground and pound from side control.
McCarthy taking a breather here.
McCarthy connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jet some visible discomfort.
Jet is trying to escape the position but McCarthy is controlling the position.
McCarthy is putting a hurting on Jet here, landing some big shots from side control. #T4#
McCarthy is putting a hurting on Jet here, landing some big shots from side control.
Jet tries to bench press McCarthy off him but McCarthy keeps the position.
A lull in the action here as McCarthy stalls from top position.
McCarthy is continuing to stall.
More stalling from McCarthy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph McCarthy 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! This is the final round!#R3#
Jet moves out of range of the body kick from McCarthy.
Jet misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and McCarthy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
McCarthy content to stall in guard here.
Jet controls McCarthy momentarily but McCarthy frees himself.
Jet has momentary wrist control but McCarthy slips an elbow through the middle.
McCarthy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McCarthy works his foot free and advances to mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McCarthy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T1#
McCarthy cracks Jet with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Jet taking shots to the head.
McCarthy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McCarthy raining down hammerfists from mount.
McCarthy lands a heavy elbow.
McCarthy landing shots from mount.
McCarthy looking to control and managing it successfully.
McCarthy postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jet looks a forlorn figure.
McCarthy controlling from mount. #T2#
McCarthy scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jet is in a horrible position here. McCarthy smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
McCarthy with shots to the head and body - Jet looks very uncomfortable down there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCarthy controlling the pace for now.
McCarthy looking to finish Jet with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jet!
McCarthy controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Jet is bucking up trying to escape but McCarthy cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
McCarthy fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
McCarthy looking to finish Jet with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jet!
McCarthy lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
McCarthy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
A nice elbow there by McCarthy.
McCarthy controlling his opponent.
McCarthy with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
McCarthy with shots to the head and body - Jet looks very uncomfortable down there.
McCarthy scores with a couple of good head shots there.
McCarthy looking to finish Jet with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jet!#T4#
Jet taking shots to the head. #ROC2#Jet is rocked!
McCarthy controlling from the full mount.
Oh Jet is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCarthy is in the full mount, landing strikes.
McCarthy connects with a bit shot that sees Jet covering up! More strikes from McCarthy and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! McCarthy is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joseph McCarthy! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Bilau fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Bilau clinches up against the cage.
Bilau looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bilau tries for a takedown but McCarthy manages to get underhooks.
McCarthy is working for takedown but Bilau is calmly controlling the position for now.
McCarthy goes for a takedown attempt but Bilau pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bilau misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McCarthy throws a right and a left that Bilau avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bilau tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCarthy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McCarthy with the counter takedown but Bilau avoids it easily.
McCarthy shoots for a takedown but Bilau saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pirini Bilau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph McCarthy.#TD2#
McCarthy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McCarthy lands in his opponent's guard.
Bilau wants to stand up but McCarthy is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
McCarthy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Bilau working for a triangle but McCarthy defends it easily.
McCarthy with a nice head shot there.
Bilau being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McCarthy looking to pass the guard.
McCarthy content to stall in guard here.
McCarthy is looking to advance position but Bilau has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Bilau looking to control and managing it successfully. #SU#
Bilau is standing up, even though he is in mount.
McCarthy tries to clinch there but Bilau circles away.
Bilau pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T3#
Bilau has a takedown stuffed.
McCarthy with the counter takedown but Bilau avoids it easily.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bilau but Bilau pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McCarthy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bilau moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bilau fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
McCarthy dives in and scores a takedown into Bilau's guard.
Bilau not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McCarthy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bilau trying to strike off his back.
McCarthy connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Bilau not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bilau is breathing heavily.
McCarthy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bilau throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
McCarthy landing some decent shots from guard.
McCarthy controlling from the top position.
McCarthy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bilau working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph McCarthy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Bilau tries to keep at a distance but McCarthy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bilau tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bilau taking a breather.
McCarthy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bilau pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McCarthy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bilau pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bilau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCarthy's elbow.
Bilau jumps guard but McCarthy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bilau prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pirini Bilau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph McCarthy.#BC#
Bilau escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A combination from Bilau does no damage. #T1#
Bilau tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCarthy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McCarthy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bilau tries to clinch up but McCarthy circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
McCarthy gets tackled into the cage by Bilau. Bilau maintains the clinch. #TD2#
McCarthy gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
McCarthy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bilau with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bilau is looking to control McCarthy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bilau avoid being mounted?
McCarthy not doing much here.
McCarthy trying to control from half guard but Bilau is working away.
Bilau wants to control but McCarthy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McCarthy connects with a nice short shot to Bilau's temple. #T2#
McCarthy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bilau keeps working.
Bilau is looking for a sweep. McCarthy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Bilau looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McCarthy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
McCarthy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
McCarthy tries to pass to full mount but Bilau defends it.
McCarthy winds up and cracks Bilau with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McCarthy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bilau taking some punishment here, with McCarthy in his half guard. #T3#
McCarthy moves into full mount! Bilau won't be happy about that!
McCarthy raining down shots from the mount!
A nice elbow there by McCarthy.
McCarthy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The referee warns Bilau that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
McCarthy lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Bilau is wriggling around trying to escape.
McCarthy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bilau in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
McCarthy lands a big shot there that rocks Bilau but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#ROC2#Bilau is rocked!#T4#
McCarthy pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Oh Bilau is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McCarthy drops a big elbow. That's hurt Bilau! More shots from McCarthy and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joseph McCarthy! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Georgiev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McCarthy is fending him off so far but Georgiev persists. Nope, McCarthy circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
McCarthy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Georgiev's guard.
McCarthy is stalling in the full guard.
Georgiev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McCarthy stays in close to Georgiev's body and controls the position.
McCarthy wants to control from the top but Georgiev keeps moving.
McCarthy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McCarthy preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Georgiev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McCarthy controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McCarthy preventing the sweep.
McCarthy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
McCarthy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Georgiev can do anything to dispel that myth.
Georgiev looking to hit a scissor sweep but McCarthy is one step ahead there.
McCarthy wants to control from the top but Georgiev keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
McCarthy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McCarthy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Georgiev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Joseph McCarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexandar Georgiev.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Georgiev looks for a takedown but McCarthy sprawls well.
Georgiev looks winded!
McCarthy shoots in looking for a takedown but Georgiev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McCarthy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Georgiev 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.
McCarthy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
McCarthy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Georgiev's guard. #REVR#
Georgiev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McCarthy's guard. #REVB#
Georgiev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McCarthy 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.#T3#
McCarthy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Georgiev's guard. #REVR#
Georgiev wants to stand up but McCarthy is controlling him.
Georgiev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McCarthy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McCarthy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McCarthy passes Georgiev's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Georgiev tries to kick McCarthy off but McCarthy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Georgiev tries to roll over but McCarthy keeps him under control.
McCarthy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Georgiev is looking to improve his position.
McCarthy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
Georgiev tries to roll over but McCarthy keeps him under control.
McCarthy winds up and cracks Georgiev with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Georgiev wants to control but McCarthy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McCarthy is trying to control. Georgiev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McCarthy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Georgiev is pressing down on McCarthy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McCarthy trying to control but Georgiev is working from the bottom.
Georgiev is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McCarthy is controlling him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCarthy trying to control but Georgiev is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
McCarthy stopping the sweep attempt from Georgiev.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph McCarthy dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
McCarthy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Georgiev shoots for a takedown but McCarthy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McCarthy attempts a counter takedown but Georgiev avoids it well and moves away.
Georgiev looks for a takedown but McCarthy sprawls well.#TD#
McCarthy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Georgiev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McCarthy works over Georgiev with some ground and pound from guard.
McCarthy landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Georgiev keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully.
McCarthy sitting in guard here, content to control.
McCarthy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Georgiev is breathing heavily.#T1#
Georgiev is trying to keep McCarthy in close.
Georgiev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
McCarthy lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
McCarthy gets back to full guard.
Joseph McCarthy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McCarthy wants to get back to his feet but Georgiev is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McCarthy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Georgiev manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Georgiev looking to control.
#T2#
McCarthy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Georgiev trying to strike off his back.
Georgiev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Georgiev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McCarthy manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
McCarthy keeping moving, preventing Georgiev from controlling successfully.
McCarthy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Georgiev can do to turn this around?#SUB#
McCarthy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Georgiev defends it easily.
McCarthy trying to keep a closed guard but Georgiev is proving a slippery customer.
McCarthy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
McCarthy keeping moving, preventing Georgiev from controlling successfully.
Georgiev is looking to work some ground and pound but McCarthy has wrist control.
McCarthy trying to control the position.
Georgiev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Georgiev chips away with some ground and pound.
Georgiev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
McCarthy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Georgiev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Georgiev landing some decent shots from guard.
Georgiev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Georgiev passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCarthy tries to buck Georgiev off but Georgiev is having none of it.
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 Joseph McCarthy 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#
Georgiev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McCarthy tries to avoid it but Georgiev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McCarthy to the ground. McCarthy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Georgiev fails with the takedown.
McCarthy tries to counter with a takedown but Georgiev is quick to defend against it.
Georgiev tries for a takedown but McCarthy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Joseph McCarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexandar Georgiev.#TD#
McCarthy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Georgiev's guard.
McCarthy is in close to Georgiev's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McCarthy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
McCarthy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Georgiev's head.
McCarthy preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Georgiev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Georgiev keeping full guard, as McCarthy tries to pass.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
McCarthy is stalling in the full guard.
McCarthy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Georgiev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Georgiev looking to control.
McCarthy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McCarthy in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Georgiev is not content to let McCarthy control the position. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Georgiev takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Georgiev is trying to control McCarthy's posture but McCarthy avoids it.
McCarthy lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Georgiev down.
McCarthy taking a break here but Georgiev is having none of it and regains half guard.
Georgiev taking some punishment here, with McCarthy in his half guard.
Georgiev is looking to control McCarthy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Georgiev avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCarthy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McCarthy trying to mount his opponent but Georgiev defends it.
McCarthy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T3#
Georgiev is trying to maintain the position but McCarthy is very close to passing his half guard.
Georgiev might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McCarthy haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Georgiev is looking for a sweep. McCarthy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if McCarthy 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.
McCarthy is thwarting Georgiev's attempts to control the position.
McCarthy is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Georgiev!
Georgiev working to try and regain half guard.
#T4#
McCarthy content just to control the position here.
Georgiev tries to reverse the position but McCarthy maintains control.
The referee warns Georgiev that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Georgiev is squirming around, avoiding McCarthy's attempts to control the action.
McCarthy in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The referee warns Georgiev that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
McCarthy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Georgiev really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alexandar Georgiev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joseph McCarthy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McCarthy looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph McCarthy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McCarthy 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph McCarthy! |
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