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Event:
RFL - Terror in the Tundra
Date: Jan 18, 2025 |
#R1#
Mcclain staying out of range there.
Mcclain feints a counter leg kick.
Mcclain with a nice calf kick.
Doyle tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mcclain fakes the leg kick and cracks Doyle in the body.
Doyle on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Doyle swings for the body but Mcclain moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Mcclain 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT#It looks like Rodolfo Mcclain has been cut.
The fighters circling - Doyle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mcclain tries to counter with a clinch but Doyle shakes him off and moves away.
A jab from Doyle finds it's way through Mcclain's defenses. #T1#
Mcclain lands a nice leg kick that just misses Doyle's sensitive parts.
Mcclain is looking to slow Doyle down with leg kicks.
Mcclain bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Doyle misses with a left hand
and Mcclain counters with an outside leg kick.
Doyle misses with an uppercut.
Mcclain wants to clinch.#T2#
Mcclain staying out of range there.
Mcclain throws a leg kick which misses Doyle's front leg but catches the back leg as Doyle tries to avoid it.
Mcclain lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mcclain chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mcclain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Doyle.
Doyle definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Doyle checks a leg kick.
Mcclain tries a head kick but it misses.
Doyle swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Doyle swings widly with a right hand
and Mcclain counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T3#
Doyle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Doyle missing with a left hand there. Mcclain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mcclain throws a big counter head kick but Doyle avoids it with no problem.
Doyle misses with a straight right.
Mcclain tries to clinch but Doyle is having none of it.
Doyle is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Doyle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Mcclain slips under a jab.
No joy there for Doyle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mcclain.
#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Doyle. Mcclain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mcclain tries to clinch there but Doyle circles away.
Doyle throwing a counter right hand but Mcclain manages to avoid it.
Doyle comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Doyle throws an off balance right hand
and Mcclain counters with a low kick, right behind Doyle 's knee.
Doyle misses with a hook
and Mcclain counters with a low kick, right behind Doyle 's knee.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcclain throws a head kick that misses.
Doyle throws a hook to the side of Mcclain's head but Mcclain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mcclain looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rodolfo Mcclain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rodolfo Mcclain's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Mcclain scores with a nice body kick.
Doyle checks the leg kick nicely there.
A little feinted left hand from Doyle on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Doyle takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Doyle throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mcclain stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Doyle misses with a shot to the body
and Mcclain counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Doyle misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doyle throws an off balance right hand
and Mcclain counters with a good low kick that Doyle was not able to check.
Doyle on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mcclain. Mcclain obviously looking to wear him down.
#T1#
Mcclain moves out of range of the strikes.
Mcclain tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Doyle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Doyle is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mcclain ducks right into an uppercut from Doyle.
A low kick from Mcclain misses
and Doyle counters with a stiff right hand.
Mcclain tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Doyle appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mcclain throws a head kick that half lands.
Doyle misses with a hook to the body
and Mcclain counters with a thumping low kick.
Doyle looks to score with a jab to the body but Mcclain is just out of range.#T2#
Mcclain ducks under a wild hook from Doyle.
Mcclain flicks out a counter leg kick but Doyle steps away.
Mcclain takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mcclain tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Doyle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A quick step to the side and Doyle tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Doyle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mcclain manages to avoid it.
Doyle scores with a sloppy right hand. Mcclain should have avoided that one.
Mcclain plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mcclain slips under a jab from Doyle.
Mcclain counters with a body kick.#T3#
Mcclain lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mcclain throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mcclain buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Doyle ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Doyle misses with a straight left.
Doyle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Giovani Doyle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Doyle misses.
Mcclain slips under a jab.#T4#
Doyle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Doyle swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mcclain counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Doyle catches Mcclain with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Doyle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mcclain was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Mcclain moves in looking to clinch but Doyle pushes him off.
Doyle avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
An attempted straight right counter from Doyle misses the target.
Doyle connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mcclain tries to clinch up but Doyle circles away and keeps his distance.
Doyle seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
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 Giovani Doyle will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rodolfo Mcclain's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Doyle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Doyle backing away here, and Mcclain unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mcclain.
Rodolfo Mcclain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mcclain with a nice calf kick.
A big left from Doyle misses.
Doyle throws a right hand that Mcclain ducks under and follows up with a left that Mcclain also avoids with ease.
Mcclain wants to counter the offense by Doyle and move into the clinch position.
Mcclain lands a leg kick that knocks Doyle off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doyle throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mcclain counters with a good low kick that Doyle was not able to check.
Mcclain misses with a head kick.
#T1#
Mcclain plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Mcclain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Doyle.
Mcclain feints a counter leg kick.
Mcclain buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Doyle lands a nice looking body shot.
Mcclain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doyle.
Mcclain tries a quick counter leg kick but Doyle is wise to it.
Doyle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Doyle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mcclain moves away.
Doyle lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Doyle.#T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Mcclain.
Doyle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mcclain follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Doyle swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mcclain counters with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doyle throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mcclain counters with a nice leg kick.
Mcclain dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Doyle. That did some damage!
Mcclain chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T3#
Doyle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mcclain does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mcclain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mcclain staying out of range there.
Doyle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Doyle throws a sloppy body shot
and Mcclain counters with an inside leg kick.
Doyle's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Doyle duly obliges. #T4#
Doyle misses with a wild body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mcclain.
Doyle throws a lazy uppercut
and Mcclain counters with a good low kick that Doyle was not able to check.
Doyle misses with a left hand
and Mcclain counters with a thumping low kick.
Doyle throws a lazy uppercut
and Mcclain counters with an outside leg kick.
That kick from Mcclain tenderised Doyle's leg. Doyle is trying to keep his angry face on.
Doyle looks to score with a jab to the body but Mcclain is just out of range.
Mcclain tries a quick counter leg kick but Doyle is wise to it.
Doyle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rodolfo Mcclain.
Well Mcclain 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodolfo Mcclain! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Mcclain throws a head kick but Bonga moves out of range.
Bonga with the counter takedown but Mcclain avoids it easily.
Bonga looks to score with a jab to the body but Mcclain is just out of range.#TD2#
Bonga fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mcclain sprawls well initially but Bonga persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Mcclain looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bonga lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bonga lands strikes from half guard.
Bonga is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bonga prevents Mcclain from improving his position.
Bonga working over Mcclain with some ground and pound. Mcclain looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mcclain is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bonga pulls his head out easily.
Bonga scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bonga has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Bonga looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcclain tries to roll over but Bonga keeps him under control.#T1#
Mcclain won't allow Bonga to pass to mount. #SUB#
Mcclain looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Mcclain looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bonga stalling.
Bonga is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mcclain!
Bonga manages to capitalize on a mistake by Mcclain to take his back!
Mcclain is trying to break free.
Well, with Bonga on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Mcclain is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Bonga is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Mcclain defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T2#
Bonga lands a shot to the body. #SUB2#
Bonga is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Mcclain knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Mcclain for a finish.
Bonga scores with punches to the body.
Bonga really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Mcclain.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcclain is really stuck here.
Bonga is landing with strikes from the back.
Mcclain is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Bonga has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Mcclain is in real trouble here. Bonga gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Mcclain is tapping out! Bonga wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Omar Bonga! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Pesonen clobbers Mcclain with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT2#It looks like Rodolfo Mcclain has been cut.
Pesonen cracks Mcclain with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD2#
Pesonen shoots in and bounces Mcclain off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Mcclain is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pesonen defends well.#SUB#
Mcclain is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pesonen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Mcclain is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pesonen pushing down on Mcclain's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mcclain wants to improve his position but Pesonen is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Pesonen in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Mcclain tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Pesonen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sinatra Pesonen! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 01, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Hearse shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hearse was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hearse working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The ground and pound from Hearse seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcclain is looking to reverse the position.
Mcclain manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Mcclain is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Mcclain is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hearse has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mcclain is trying to control the action in half guard but Hearse is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Mcclain is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hearse defends it well. #SUB2#
Mcclain is working for a kimura but Hearse is defending it quite comfortably.
Mcclain wants to take a breather but Hearse is having none of it. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Mcclain is working for a kimura but Hearse is defending it quite comfortably.
Mcclain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hearse keeps working. #T3#
Mcclain wants to pass to mount but Hearse is defending the position.
Hearse knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mcclain on the ground.
Mcclain seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hearse does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Mcclain is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
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.
Mcclain works his foot free and advances to mount. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hearse is trying to stand up.#SUB2#
Mcclain working for a submission but Hearse is keeping him at bay. #SUB2#
Mcclain swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hearse is now in Mcclain's guard. A big mistake from Mcclain there, giving up the dominant position!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Hearse is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Mcclain has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Hearse is looking to defend but Mcclain has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Hearse! Mcclain pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Hearse taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rodolfo Mcclain! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 107
Date: Oct 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Cuervo looks to score with a jab to the body but Mcclain is just out of range.
Cuervo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mcclain connects with a leg kick.
Cuervo lands with a hook. Mcclain tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice uppercut lands for Cuervo. That snapped Mcclain's head back.
Cuervo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mcclain feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mcclain tries to clinch up but Cuervo circles away and keeps his distance.
Cuervo throws a low kick, looking for Mcclain's leg but Mcclain calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuervo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mcclain. That did some damage!
Mcclain tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cuervo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cuervo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mcclain looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T1#
Mcclain doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mcclain blocks a low kick nicely.
Mcclain thinks about countering with a body kick.
Cuervo misses with a leg kick
and Mcclain counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cuervo's coach down at The Death Star was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cuervo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That kick from Mcclain tenderised Cuervo's leg. Cuervo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cuervo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Good work by Cuervo as he checks the leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cuervo checks a leg kick.
Cuervo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A combination from Cuervo does no damage.
Mcclain tried to counter with a leg kick but Cuervo avoided it.
Mcclain throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cuervo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T2#
Cuervo misses with a wild body shot.
Mcclain half committed to a counter leg kick.
Julio Cuervo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cuervo misses with a low kick.
Mcclain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cuervo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cuervo scores with a hook to the body. Mcclain takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mcclain is looking to slow Cuervo down with leg kicks.
A low kick from Cuervo misses
and Mcclain counters with a thumping low kick.
Cuervo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mcclain feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Cuervo connects with a leg kick.
A jab from Cuervo does it's job there.#T3#
Cuervo keeps the fight on the outside.
Cuervo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cuervo blocks a leg kick.
Mcclain tries to clinch up.
Cuervo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mcclain throws a head kick but Cuervo moves out of range.
Cuervo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cuervo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cuervo lands a jab to the head.
Cuervo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mcclain checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T4#
Cuervo lands a body shot.
Mcclain on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cuervo throws a sloppy head kick and Mcclain moves out of range easily.
Cuervo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cuervo throws a body punch but Mcclain moves out of range.
Mcclain tried to counter with a leg kick but Cuervo avoided it.
Cuervo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mcclain. That did some damage!
Cuervo throws a wild body kick that Mcclain sees coming a mile off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mcclain has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cuervo.
Mcclain misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Cuervo misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Cuervo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mcclain slips under a jab from Cuervo.
Mcclain avoids the body shot from Cuervo.
Mcclain appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cuervo throws an overhand right that lands on Mcclain's shoulder, as Mcclain tries to avoid the shot.
Cuervo is looking to land body kicks.
A head kick misses from Cuervo.
Cuervo scoring well with a low kick there.
Mcclain tries to clinch but Cuervo moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcclain chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cuervo can pounce on him.
Cuervo avoids a kick to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cuervo.
Cuervo takes a swing at Mcclain's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Good leg kick by Cuervo.
Cuervo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cuervo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cuervo lands with a kick to the temple. Mcclain shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Cuervo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mcclain manages to avoid it.
Cuervo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cuervo misses with a looping right.
Mcclain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cuervo scoring well with a low kick there.
#T2#
Cuervo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cuervo misses with a low kick.
Mcclain is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cuervo.
Mcclain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mcclain is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cuervo lands the left hand.
Cuervo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little jabbing left from Cuervo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mcclain moves out of range of the leg kick from Cuervo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cuervo swings for the body but Mcclain moves out of range.
Mcclain tried to counter with a leg kick but Cuervo avoided it.
Cuervo stuns Mcclain with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3#
Cuervo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cuervo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cuervo digs a good body shot into Mcclain's ribs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cuervo.
Cuervo throws a hook to the side of Mcclain's head but Mcclain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mcclain is looking to counter the offense by Cuervo and move into the clinch.
Mcclain doesn't manage to clinch there - Cuervo circles away.
Mcclain takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cuervo looks to score with a jab to the body but Mcclain is just out of range.
Mcclain appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cuervo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T4#
Mcclain checks a leg kick.
Mcclain throws a low kick but Cuervo avoids it.
Cuervo swats away the attempt to clinch by Mcclain.
Mcclain has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cuervo finds it's way round the side to connect with Mcclain's head.
Cuervo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cuervo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mcclain thinks about countering with a body kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cuervo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cuervo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mcclain on the side of the head.
Cuervo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Cuervo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Mcclain fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cuervo checks it well.
Mcclain tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cuervo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cuervo misses with a head kick.
Mcclain throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cuervo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cuervo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cuervo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cuervo tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcclain tries to clinch but Cuervo is having none of it.
Cuervo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mcclain blocks the body kick.
#T1#
Cuervo scores with a sloppy right hand. Mcclain should have avoided that one.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Mcclain might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Mcclain is looking to score with low kicks.
Cuervo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mcclain.
Cuervo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mcclain on the side of the head.
A low kick lands for Mcclain.
Mcclain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cuervo.
A jab from Cuervo misses.
Mcclain half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cuervo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cuervo misses with a body shot.
Cuervo scores with a kick to the body.
#T2#
Cuervo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mcclain looks for the body kick but Cuervo saw that one coming.
Cuervo takes a swing at Mcclain's ribcage but misses.
Mcclain tried to counter with a leg kick but Cuervo avoided it.
Cuervo cracks Mcclain with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mcclain misses with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mcclain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cuervo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cuervo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mcclain on the side of the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Mcclain blocks the leg kick.
#T3#
Mcclain fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cuervo is out of range.
Cuervo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mcclain stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A nice leg kick from Cuervo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Julio Cuervo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cuervo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mcclain finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Cuervo misses.
A low kick lands for Cuervo.
Cuervo checks a leg kick.
Cuervo looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Cuervo fakes the leg kick and cracks Mcclain in the body.
Mcclain on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mcclain dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cuervo. That did some damage!#T4#
Mcclain chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cuervo can pounce on him.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Cuervo.
Cuervo misses with an uppercut. Mcclain saw that one coming.
Mcclain appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mcclain wants to clinch up but Cuervo keeps it at a distance.
Mcclain on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Julio Cuervo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cuervo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mcclain.
Mcclain looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cuervo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mcclain's head.
Mcclain tries to clinch up.
Cuervo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rodolfo Mcclain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mcclain dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cuervo. That did some damage!
And that's the end of the fight!
Julio Cuervo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cuervo 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julio Cuervo! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 85
Date: Aug 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Mcclain throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#TD2#
Ekberg shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ekberg controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mcclain looking to control.
Ekberg is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ekberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mcclain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ekberg controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekberg looking to pass the guard. #T1##SUB#
Mcclain working for a triangle but Ekberg defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Ekberg is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mcclain is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mcclain has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Mcclain looking to sit in guard and control but Ekberg gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T2#
Mcclain trying to control the position.
Ekberg is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mcclain seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Mcclain trying to control the position.
Ekberg wants to pass the guard but Mcclain is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Ekberg content to stall in guard here.
Ekberg is pushing down on Mcclain's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mcclain is fighting to maintain full guard but Ekberg has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ekberg is looking to advance position but Mcclain won't allow it.
Ekberg is controlling the pace.
Ekberg trying to mount his opponent but Mcclain defends it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lars Gunnar Ekberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#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.#TD2#
Ekberg darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ekberg slows the pace down in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcclain regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ekberg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Gunnar Ekberg dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Ekberg has his takedown stuffed
and Mcclain counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ekberg is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A good leg kick by Mcclain.
Mcclain is looking to slow Ekberg down with leg kicks.
Ekberg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mcclain takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ekberg should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Mcclain takes one to the chin there.#CUT2#It looks like Rodolfo Mcclain has been cut.
Lars Gunnar Ekberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ekberg throws a combination that misses
and Mcclain counters with a good low kick that Ekberg was not able to check.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekberg doesn't manage to clinch there - Mcclain circles away.
Ekberg cracks Mcclain with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ekberg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ekberg misses with a combination
and Mcclain makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T1#
Mcclain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ekberg with the counter takedown but Mcclain avoids it easily.#CL2#
Ekberg instigates a clinch.
Mcclain tries to land a knee to the head but Ekberg blocks with his arms.
Mcclain has had enough of the clinch but Ekberg keeps him there for the moment.
Mcclain tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ekberg avoids it.
Ekberg changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mcclain fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Ekberg closes the distance and pushes Mcclain back into the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ekberg takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T2#
Ekberg wants to get back to striking at distance but Mcclain won't allow it.
Mcclain tries to land a knee to the head but Ekberg blocks with his arms.
Mcclain stops a takedown attempt from Ekberg.
Rodolfo Mcclain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lars Gunnar Ekberg.
Ekberg on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mcclain stops a takedown attempt from Ekberg.
Mcclain tries to land a knee to the head but Ekberg blocks with his arms.
Mcclain misses with a knee strike.
Ekberg is trying to break the clinch but Mcclain is controlling him.#T3#
Mcclain wants to stall.
#TD2#
Ekberg works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Ekberg is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ekberg passes Mcclain's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ekberg not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ekberg moves into full mount! Mcclain won't be happy about that! #T4#
Ekberg dominating with strikes here.
Ekberg raining down hammerfists from mount.
Ekberg controlling from mount.
Mcclain tries to hold on but Ekberg postures up.
Ekberg thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Ekberg swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mcclain is now in Ekberg's guard. A big mistake from Ekberg there, giving up the dominant position!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lars Gunnar Ekberg will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rodolfo Mcclain's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Mcclain leaves Ekberg with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mcclain half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ekberg blocks a head kick by Mcclain.
Ekberg misses with an uppercut
and Mcclain counters with an outside leg kick.
Ekberg swings widly with a right hand
and Mcclain counters with a low kick, right behind Ekberg 's knee.
Mcclain with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#CL2#
Ekberg moves into the clinch.
Ekberg can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcclain gets underhooks to prevent Ekberg's takedown attempt.
Rodolfo Mcclain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lars Gunnar Ekberg.
Mcclain prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ekberg wants to break free but Mcclain has control.
#T1##TD2#
Ekberg tightens his grip and picks Mcclain up, before dumping him to the ground. Mcclain manages to land in guard.
Mcclain tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Mcclain looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lars Gunnar Ekberg has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ekberg won't allow Mcclain to get back to his feet.
Ekberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mcclain keeping moving, preventing Ekberg from controlling successfully.
Ekberg slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nice takedown defense from Mcclain. No joy for Ekberg on that attempt.
Mcclain is looking to counter with a body kick.
Mcclain turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mcclain. Ekberg shrugs it off though.
Ekberg swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mcclain lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ekberg misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T3#
Ekberg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rodolfo Mcclain is winning the standup battle so far.
Ekberg misses with a lunging right hand
and Mcclain counters with a nice body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mcclain.
Ekberg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mcclain connects with a high kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mcclain.
Ekberg tries to close the distance and clinch but Mcclain swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mcclain tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ekberg manages to circle out of the way.
Ekberg shoots in looking for a takedown. Mcclain tries to sprawl out of it but Ekberg keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mcclain manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
Ekberg tries to clinch up but Mcclain circles away and keeps his distance.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mcclain!
Mcclain fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ekberg.#TD2#
Ekberg shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Mcclain is defending against the submission attempts here by Ekberg.
Mcclain is looking to control Ekberg's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mcclain avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodolfo Mcclain showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ekberg 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lars Gunnar Ekberg! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 51
Date: Jun 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Hironaka shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mcclain as he avoids it easily.
Mcclain only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Mcclain misses with a leg kick.
Hironaka misses the shot to the body.
Hironaka shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mcclain but Mcclain pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Hironaka gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Mcclain's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hironaka postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hironaka creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mcclain sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T1#
Hironaka looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mcclain is avoiding damage well.
Hironaka trying to control the action but Mcclain is working from the bottom.
Hironaka looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mcclain is avoiding damage well.
Hironaka advances nicely into full mount. #SUB#
Hironaka looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Mcclain avoids a series of strikes thrown by Hironaka.
#T2#
Mcclain avoids a series of strikes thrown by Hironaka.
Mcclain blocking the ground and pound.
Hironaka punching from mount but Mcclain doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Hironaka throws some wild stikes that Mcclain manages to avoid easily.
Hironaka wants to control the pace but Mcclain is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hironaka has control of Mcclain's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Mcclain regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Hironaka wants to control the pace but Mcclain is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Mcclain tries to lock up and control but Hironaka gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hironaka trying to control but Mcclain is having none of it.
Mcclain blocking the ground and pound.
Hironaka scoring with strikes but Mcclain is staying in there.
Hironaka throwing strikes here but Mcclain is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
#SUB#
Hironaka goes for an armbar but Mcclain turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Mcclain. #T4#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hironaka holds on and takes a little breather.
Mcclain wants to control from the top but Hironaka keeps moving.
Hironaka is trying to control the position but Mcclain postures up.
Mcclain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hironaka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Mcclain avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kichiro Hironaka 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#
Hironaka shoots in but Mcclain avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mcclain thinks about the counter body kick.#TD#
Hironaka closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hironaka lands in his opponent's guard.
Kichiro Hironaka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mcclain is trying to keep Hironaka in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Hironaka gets to his feet. Mcclain looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hironaka tries to clinch but Mcclain moves out of range. #TD#
Hironaka shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hironaka showed some decent athleticism there. #T1#
Hironaka is looking to take a break and control but Mcclain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hironaka looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hironaka has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hironaka trying to control the action but Mcclain is working from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SU#
Hironaka gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
A nice inside leg kick there by Mcclain. That's going to slow Hironaka down.
Mcclain defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hironaka.
Mcclain avoids the head kick by Hironaka.
Mcclain flicks out a counter leg kick but Hironaka steps away.
Hironaka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mcclain can do to turn this around?
Hironaka throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mcclain's waist but Mcclain gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hironaka off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kichiro Hironaka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcclain throws a sloppy head kick and Hironaka moves out of range easily. #CL#
Hironaka forces Mcclain back against the cage and clinches.
Mcclain crunches a lovely knee into Hironaka's ribcage.#T3#
Mcclain working hard to break the clinch.
Hironaka scores with a shoulder strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Hironaka.
Hironaka stalling in the clinch but Mcclain improves position.
Hironaka jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mcclain walks away with a smile on his face. Hironaka gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
Hironaka fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mcclain sprawls well initially but Hironaka persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hironaka is trying to control the action in half guard but Mcclain is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mcclain blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hironaka.
Hironaka is just content to waste time from the top position. Mcclain takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Hironaka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Mcclain keeping moving, preventing Hironaka from controlling successfully.
Hironaka 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.
Hironaka has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SU#
Hironaka stands up and waves to Mcclain to follow him. #TD#
Mcclain gets caught napping as Hironaka dives in and scores a takedown. Mcclain manages to retain guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcclain looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kichiro Hironaka 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Hironaka misses with a series of wild punches.
Mcclain flicks out a counter leg kick but Hironaka steps away.
Mcclain slaps away a takedown attempt from Hironaka, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Hironaka moves into range and clinches up with Mcclain.
Hironaka throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hironaka dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mcclain gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hironaka.
Hironaka trying to stall but Mcclain improves his position.
#T1#
Mcclain trying to land knees to the body.
Hironaka looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kichiro Hironaka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcclain misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hironaka.
Mcclain lands a knee to the body.
Mcclain misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hironaka misses with an elbow strike.
Hironaka blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mcclain tries a knee to the head but Hironaka blocks it.
#T2#
Hironaka wants to break free but Mcclain has control.
Hironaka tries to pull guard but Mcclain holds him up against the cage and eventually Hironaka drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Hironaka has picked Mcclain up - he's going for a ride! Hironaka dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Mcclain is staying active underneath Hironaka, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hironaka looks to land a strike but Mcclain avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#SU#
Hironaka decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD#
Hironaka manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mcclain on his heels. He'll look to pass Mcclain's guard now, I'm sure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hironaka throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mcclain works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Hironaka looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hironaka trying to control but Mcclain is working from the bottom.
Hironaka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hironaka lands a couple of digs.
Hironaka trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcclain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kichiro Hironaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcclain shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hironaka shoots in for a double leg but Mcclain sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mcclain wants to counter with a clinch but Hironaka pushes him away.
Hironaka fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mcclain throws a fast counter high kick but Hironaka manages to duck under it in time.#TD#
Hironaka shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mcclain napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Hironaka decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Rodolfo Mcclain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kichiro Hironaka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#KD2#
Mcclain lands a big head kick that sends Hironaka tumbling to the mat! Mcclain takes a step backwards and waves Hironaka back to his feet - he wants the finish!
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodolfo Mcclain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hironaka has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kichiro Hironaka! |
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