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Event:
NYF Fight Night 56
Date: Jan 22, 2025 |
#R1#
Mccall displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jefferson.
Jefferson tries to clinch but Mccall moves away #TD#
and Mccall counters with a shoot takedown. Jefferson fights it but they end up in guard.
Mccall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jefferson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SU#
Mccall stands and steps away. Jefferson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jefferson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mccall is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Jefferson.
Mccall has had enough of the clinch but Jefferson keeps him there for the moment.
Mccall tries to score a body lock takedown but Jefferson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Jefferson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1##CL2#
Jefferson clinches with his opponent.
Come on Jefferson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#TD2#
Jefferson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mccall uses from the top position.
Mccall won't allow Jefferson to sweep him here.
Mccall 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.
Jefferson working a defensive guard here.
Jefferson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mccall haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Jefferson looking for a guillotine here but Mccall defends easily.
#T2##SU#
Mccall decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Jefferson clinches up with Mccall and pushes him back against the cage.
Mccall is working for takedown but Jefferson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mccall is stalling here.
Jefferson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mccall up against the cage.#T3#
Mccall tries to pull guard but Jefferson won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davion Mccall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mccall prevents the takedown attempt.
Jefferson prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Jefferson pulls guard.
Jefferson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mccall engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jefferson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mccall advances to half guard.
Mccall looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jefferson trying to control from the bottom.
#SU#
Mccall gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Jefferson darts in looking for a takedown but Mccall gets double underhooks and turns Jefferson into the cage. #TD#
Mccall changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jefferson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jefferson is looking to get back to his feet here but Mccall is keeping cool and he's managed to take Jefferson's back.
Mccall is breathing heavily.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jefferson is trying to get back to his feet but Mccall has full control of the position and if anything, Jefferson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexander Jefferson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Mccall throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD#
Mccall closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jefferson to the mat! Jefferson manages to get full guard.
Davion Mccall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jefferson trying to keep a closed guard but Mccall is proving a slippery customer.
Mccall wants to control from the top but Jefferson keeps moving.
Jefferson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Mccall can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jefferson controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jefferson trying to control but Mccall is working from the bottom. #T1#
Mccall seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SU2#
Jefferson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mccall, up you get!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mccall.
Jefferson tries to clinch up but Mccall circles away and keeps his distance.
Jefferson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mccall avoids it really well and circles away.
Mccall throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jefferson. #T2#
Jefferson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mccall at a distance.
Jefferson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mccall sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jefferson moves in looking to clinch but Mccall pushes him off.
Mccall is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jefferson.
Jefferson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mccall keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Davion Mccall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Jefferson.#CL2#
Jefferson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mccall prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD#
Mccall jumps into guard, dragging Jefferson to the mat.
Jefferson is looking to advance position but Mccall has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Jefferson tries to hold on but Mccall postures up.#T3##SUB#
Mccall is working for a guillotine from mount but Jefferson frees his head quite easily.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mccall cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Mccall lands a heavy elbow.
Mccall lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#SU#
Mccall stands up from mount. Strange move. #T4#
Jefferson works Mccall's body with a nice hook.#TD2#
Jefferson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mccall is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Jefferson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Mccall gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Mccall has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jefferson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jefferson throws a big right hand that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Davion Mccall dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Mccall tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jefferson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jefferson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#CUT2#It looks like Davion Mccall has been cut.
Mccall darts in looking for a takedown but Jefferson gets double underhooks and turns Mccall into the cage. #TD#
Mccall has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jefferson uses from the top position.
Mccall wants to sweep here but Jefferson controlling him for the moment.
Mccall keeping moving, preventing Jefferson from controlling successfully.
Jefferson throwing strikes from guard but Mccall blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jefferson throws a big elbow that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Jefferson wants to stand and escape but instead Mccall has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Mccall got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jefferson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mccall has managed to get both his arms back between Jefferson's legs - danger averted.
Jefferson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Mccall stops Jefferson from standing up.
Jefferson controls Mccall momentarily but Mccall frees himself.
Jefferson wants to control but Mccall passes easily into half guard.
Mccall is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2#
Jefferson trying to control from the bottom.
Mccall working the head and body with strikes.
Jefferson tries to roll over but Mccall keeps him under control.#SUB#
Mccall is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jefferson works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3##SU#
Mccall gets to his feet. Jefferson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jefferson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mccall as he jumps to the side.
Mccall throws a head kick that misses.
Jefferson is looking for the big counter here.
Jefferson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jefferson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mccall sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jefferson goes for a double leg but Mccall avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mccall continues to drive forward.
Davion Mccall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Jefferson.
Mccall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jefferson.
Jefferson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mccall's waist but Mccall gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jefferson off to one side. #TD#
Jefferson tries to sprawl but Mccall drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T4#
Mccall with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jefferson is in trouble now - Mccall has advanced to mount!
Mccall tries to control but Jefferson wriggling away.
Jefferson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mccall. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jefferson swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Mccall goes for an armbar but Jefferson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Jefferson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Davion Mccall showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mccall 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 Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Davion Mccall! |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 50
Date: Dec 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Jefferson misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Roberts counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Roberts.
Jefferson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD2#
Roberts gets control of Jefferson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Roberts will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Roberts throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Roberts keeping moving, preventing Jefferson from controlling successfully.
Jefferson looking to pass the guard.
Roberts pulls Jefferson in close to prevent any damage.
Roberts wants to sweep but no luck.
Roberts has control of Jefferson's left arm, preventing Jefferson from doing any damage. #T1#
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jefferson stops Roberts from standing up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Roberts with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jefferson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jefferson dives in for a single leg takedown but Roberts sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC#
Jefferson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jefferson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roberts.
Jefferson fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Jefferson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD2#
Roberts closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Roberts lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Jefferson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Roberts passes into half guard.
Roberts lands with a punch from half guard.
Roberts blocks the strikes from Jefferson.
Jefferson trying to hold on to Roberts's head to control him but Roberts postures up.
Roberts is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#T3#
Roberts wants to pass the guard but Jefferson is defending well.
Roberts wants to stand up but Jefferson has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Jefferson trying to control here.
Jefferson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jefferson tries to get out of the position.
Jefferson has hold of Roberts's hands but Roberts slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Roberts tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Jefferson.
Roberts sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Roberts works his way into full mount!
The referee warns Jefferson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roberts tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Roberts looking to secure an arm triangle but Jefferson defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Roberts dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Jefferson tries to land a front kick but Roberts steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Roberts is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Roberts has taken the fight to the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jefferson throws an elbow but misses.
Jefferson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Roberts is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jefferson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jefferson is trying to pull guard but Roberts turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Roberts looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Roberts has Jefferson pressed against the cage, preventing Jefferson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Roberts has Jefferson pressed against the cage, preventing Jefferson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Roberts jumps into guard, dragging Jefferson to the mat.
Jefferson trying to control but Roberts is working from the bottom.
Roberts lands some strikes from the bottom.#T1#
Roberts managing to control the position.
Jefferson prevents Roberts from getting back to his feet.
Roberts manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jefferson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jefferson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Jefferson working a defensive guard here.
Roberts chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Roberts drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Roberts jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
Roberts would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Roberts not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Roberts slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Roberts scores with a couple of short elbows.
Roberts remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Roberts lands a decent elbow from side control. #T3#
Roberts content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Jefferson can't do much from the bottom here.
Roberts has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jefferson is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Jefferson is looking for a sweep.
Jefferson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Roberts on the ground.
Roberts controlling the position from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jefferson can't do much from the bottom here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jefferson throws a head kick that misses.
Jefferson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Roberts unleashes a big counter combination but Jefferson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Jefferson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roberts throws a head kick but Jefferson moves out of range.
#TD2#
Roberts changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jefferson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Roberts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD2#
Roberts shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Roberts showed some decent athleticism there.
Roberts is nestled in close to Jefferson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jefferson wants to get back to his feet.
Jefferson is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts stalling.
Jefferson pushes Roberts off but Roberts dives into side control.
#T1#
Roberts controls the position.
Roberts tries to stand but Jefferson is controlling his head.
Roberts happy to just control the position for now.
Roberts 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.
You can see the frustration on Jefferson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Roberts working the head with strikes.
Jefferson can't do much from the bottom here.
You can see the frustration on Jefferson's face as Roberts controls the position.
Roberts scores with punches from side control.
Jefferson wants to control but Roberts postures up.#SUB2#
Roberts is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jefferson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Roberts has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Brian Roberts has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3##SU2#
Roberts gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!#TD2#
Roberts closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jefferson tries to improve position but can't.
Roberts taking a breather here.
Roberts is continuing to stall.
Roberts tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T4#
Roberts is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Jefferson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Jefferson gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roberts is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Alexander Jefferson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brian Roberts is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Roberts comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Roberts winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Roberts! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Brennan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jefferson unleashes a big counter combination but Brennan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Brennan lands a glancing blow to the side of Jefferson's head.
Brennan lands a nice shot to the body.
Jefferson blocks a jab.#TD2#
Jefferson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Brennan tries to buck Jefferson off but Jefferson is having none of it.
Jefferson working away.
Jefferson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Brennan is looking for a sweep.
Brennan manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Brennan actively working from the bottom here.
Jefferson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brennan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Jefferson wants to work for an arm triangle but Brennan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1##SUB2#
Jefferson seems to be working for a kimura but Brennan defends the submission attempt.
Brennan trying to hold on to Jefferson's head to control him but Jefferson postures up.
#SUB#
Brennan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Brennan actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Brennan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jefferson in particular looking to stall.
Jefferson working over Brennan with some ground and pound. Brennan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Brennan gets back to full guard.
Brennan trying to keep a closed guard but Jefferson is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Brennan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3#
Brennan keeping moving, preventing Jefferson from controlling successfully.
Jefferson stays in close to Brennan's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Brennan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jefferson is aware though and is defending well.
Brennan keeping moving, preventing Jefferson from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Brennan has his foot on Jefferson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jefferson works his way back into a safe position though.
Jefferson is in close to Brennan's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Brennan is looking to cinch up a triangle. Jefferson throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Brennan's body to avoid the submission. Brennan has instead reached around Jefferson's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Brennan arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rishi Brennan! |
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