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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Maguire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Maguire gets a clinch. #BC#
Leach escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maguire swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maguire slips a straight right by Leach.#TD2#
Maguire looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Maguire won't allow Leach to sweep him here.
Maguire is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Leach controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maguire is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maguire accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Leach wants to sweep but no luck.
Leach is trying to control the position but Maguire postures up.
Leach bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Maguire's guard. #REVR#
Leach missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Maguire pulls Leach in close to prevent any damage.
Maguire looking to control.
#SUB#
Leach has gone for a leg lock! Maguire slips out almost immediately though and dives into Leach's guard.#REVB#
Leach has Maguire pulled in close to control his posture.
Maguire is stalling in the full guard.
Maguire throwing strikes but missing.
Leach looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maguire is one step ahead there.
Maguire must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SU2#
Maguire decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Leach, up you get! #T2##TD2#
Maguire bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Maguire wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leach keeps working.
What's Leach going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Maguire lands an elbow.
Leach takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Leach tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maguire wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Maguire is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Leach knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Leach manages to work his way to half guard, despite Maguire's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leach is trying to stand up here but Maguire is controlling him well.
Maguire takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#ROC2#
Leach is rocked!#T3#
Maguire lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Oh Leach is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Leach is defending against the submission attempts here by Maguire.
Leach trying to control here.
Leach is looking for a sweep. Maguire is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maguire lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SU2#
Maguire decides to return to a standing position. #TD2#
Maguire drives through with a takedown into guard.
Leach is breathing heavily.
Leach 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.
Maguire lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Maguire connects with a couple of short punches.
Maguire with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Maguire won't allow Leach to sweep him here. #SU2#
Maguire decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Leach finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Maguire's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Leach falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Caolan Maguire!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 800 Round 2
Date: Nov 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Genesis thuds a left hand into Milligan's body.
Milligan tries to close the distance and clinch but Genesis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Genesis lands a right hook to the body.
Genesis connects with a nice looking jab.
Milligan misses with a takedown attempt - Genesis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Genesis went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A combination from Genesis does no damage.
Milligan closes the distance and clinches up with Genesis , looking for a takedown. Milligan pushes Genesis against the cage but Genesis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A cross from Genesis lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Milligan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Milligan fails with a takedown attempt.
Sega Genesis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TJ Milligan.
Milligan slips a jab and a cross from Genesis .
Despite the aggression on Milligan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Genesis !
Milligan tries for a takedown but Genesis circles away easily
and Genesis counters with a two punch combo.
A nice combination there by Genesis .
Genesis throws a right and a left that Milligan avoids nicely.
Nice shot lands for Genesis .
Milligan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Genesis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Genesis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Milligan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Genesis scores with a jab.
Milligan with a poor takedown
and Milligan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Milligan misses with a kick to the body
and Genesis counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Genesis goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Milligan tries for a takedown but Genesis circles away easily
and Genesis counters with a nice uppercut.
Genesis closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Milligan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Genesis avoids the head kick by Milligan.
Genesis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Milligan misses with a takedown attempt
and Milligan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Milligan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Genesis .
Sega Genesis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Genesis stuns Milligan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Genesis throws a right and a left that Milligan avoids nicely.
Genesis moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Milligan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Genesis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Genesis misses with the combination.
Milligan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Genesis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Genesis is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Genesis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Milligan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Genesis finds it's way round the side to connect with Milligan's head.
Nice sprawl there from Genesis as Milligan shoots in.
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!
Milligan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Genesis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Genesis works Milligan's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Milligan closes the distance and clinches.
Milligan has Genesis pressed against the cage, preventing Genesis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
Milligan jumps guard.
Milligan managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sega Genesis dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Genesis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Milligan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Genesis lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Milligan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Milligan fails to land the takedown.
Genesis throws a nice looking combination but Milligan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Genesis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Milligan can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Genesis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Milligan momentarily.
Sega Genesis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Milligan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Genesis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Milligan at a distance.
Genesis thuds his right hand into Milligan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
A combination from Milligan does no damage.
Milligan misses with an uppercut
and Genesis counters with a left to the body.
Milligan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Milligan misses with a lunging right hand
and Genesis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sega Genesis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Milligan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Genesis with a nice cross.
Genesis throws a nice looking combination but Milligan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Milligan misses with a takedown attempt
and Genesis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sega Genesis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TJ Milligan.
A solid leg kick lands there for Milligan.
#T2#
Genesis pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Milligan back to the cage. Genesis follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice jab there from Genesis .
Genesis misses with a double jab.
The crowd cheers as Genesis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Milligan doesn't seem phased though.
Milligan shoots for a double leg takedown but Genesis sprawls well. He's pushed Milligan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Genesis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Milligan's head.
Milligan closes the distance and clinches up with Genesis , looking for a takedown. Milligan pushes Genesis against the cage but Genesis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Milligan is breathing heavily.
Genesis misses with a two punch combination.
Genesis lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#T3#
Genesis throws out a powerful jab.
Milligan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Genesis tries to avoid it but Milligan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Genesis to the ground. Genesis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Genesis lands a lovely overhand right.
Milligan darts in looking for a takedown but Genesis gets double underhooks and turns Milligan into the cage.
Genesis looks to land a combination. Milligan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Genesis closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Genesis scores with a body shot.
#CL2#
Milligan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Milligan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Genesis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Milligan prevents Genesis from breaking the clinch.#T4#
Genesis is looking to break free of the clinch but Milligan has double underhooks. #TD2#
Milligan successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Genesis sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Genesis 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Milligan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Genesis content to stall in guard here.
Genesis trying to control but Milligan is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sega Genesis dominated that second round.
That's time! Genesis 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Genesis pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Milligan back to the cage. Genesis follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Genesis feints a jab promting Milligan to slip. Genesis then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Milligan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Milligan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Genesis defends well and Milligan ends up having to push Genesis into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Milligan has a takedown stuffed.
Milligan fails with the takedown
and Genesis counters with a stiff right hand.
Sega Genesis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TJ Milligan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Genesis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Milligan is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Genesis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T1#
Milligan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice straight punches there by Genesis . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Genesis .
Milligan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Genesis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Milligan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Genesis catches Milligan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sega Genesis is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice sprawl there from Genesis as Milligan shoots in.
Genesis cracks a nice hook into Milligan's ribs.
No joy there for Milligan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Milligan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Genesis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T2#
Genesis moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Milligan goes for a double leg but Genesis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Genesis continues to drive forward.
A right-left combo lands from Genesis .
Some wild striking there from Genesis .
The crowd cheers as Genesis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Milligan doesn't seem phased though.
Milligan has his takedown stuffed
and Genesis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Genesis works the jab nicely.#T3#
Genesis lands a nice looking body shot.
Milligan fails to land the takedown.
Genesis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Genesis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Genesis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Milligan in his tracks.
Genesis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Milligan doesn't seem bothered though.
Genesis lands with a straight right. Milligan didn't see that one coming.#T4#
Genesis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Genesis cracks Milligan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Genesis connects with a nice looking jab.
Milligan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Milligan fails with the takedown
and Genesis counters with a straight right hand.
Sega Genesis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Genesis is working the combinations to good effect here.
Genesis cracks Milligan with an open hand slap.
Milligan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Genesis circles away.
A shot to the liver by Genesis . Beautiful body shot.
TJ Milligan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Genesis , as that shot connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sega Genesis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Genesis , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight for Sega Genesis !
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Sega Genesis !
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Sega Genesis !
Sega Genesis wins by unanimous decision!
Sega Genesis was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 800 Round 2
Date: Nov 22, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Mcwilliams is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rude's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rude is trying to get back to full guard.
Rude is working hard here to advance position.
Rude is trying to control but can't.
Mcwilliams looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rude with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SU2#
Mcwilliams decides to return to a standing position.
Mcwilliams tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rude swivels and escapes.
Rude swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mcwilliams.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcwilliams takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mcwilliams slips a jab and a cross from Rude.
Mcwilliams misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Rude on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rude fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T1#
Rude throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mcwilliams misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab from Rude does it's job there.
Mcwilliams throws a low kick but Rude moves out of range easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rude.
Mcwilliams throws a jab but it's blocked by Rude.
Rude lands with a nice body punch.
Mcwilliams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Rude scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mcwilliams in his tracks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mcwilliams.
Rick Rude seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcwilliams shoots and misses
and Mcwilliams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rude throws a series of punches but Mcwilliams avoids them all with ease.
Mcwilliams closes the distance but Rude moves to the side
and Rude counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mcwilliams thinking.
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!
Rude uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mcwilliams has time to react.
Rude lands a head shot.
Rude with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rude digs a good hook to Mcwilliams's body.
Mcwilliams takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Rude wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mcwilliams tries to clinch but Rude is having none of it.
Mcwilliams moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mcwilliams takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rude scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A head kick misses from Mcwilliams.
Rude appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rude lands a two punch combo.
Rude misses with the combination.
Rude lands with a right hand. #T4#
Mcwilliams has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mcwilliams shoots and misses
enabling Rude to counter with a crisp jab.
Rick Rude has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fearghal Mcwilliams.
A left and a right from Rude both land. Nice combination.
Rude throws a combination. Mcwilliams tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#ROC#
Mcwilliams is rocked!
Mcwilliams gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rude counters with a straight right hand.
Mcwilliams is still on wobbly legs! Can Rude finish him?
Mcwilliams misses with a takedown
letting Rude counter with a right hand.
Mcwilliams seems to have recovered his senses.
Rude thuds his right hand into Mcwilliams's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Rude dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Rude scores with a hook.
Rude connects with a single shot there.
Mcwilliams fails to land the takedown.
Mcwilliams wants to clinch up but Rude keeps it at a distance.
Rude sizes up Mcwilliams with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rude misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rude throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mcwilliams stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rude darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice body punch from Rude.
Mcwilliams slips a jab and a cross from Rude.
#T1#
Rude lands with a cross.
Sloppy strikes from Rude. Those never looked like landing.
Rude goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mcwilliams misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rude counters with a stiff right hand.
Mcwilliams misses with a takedown attempt
and Rude counters with a series of strikes. Mcwilliams will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rude goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rude scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rude lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mcwilliams throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Rude counters with a right hand to the body.
Rude throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#T2#
Mcwilliams gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rude counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mcwilliams thinking.
Rick Rude has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fearghal Mcwilliams.
Mcwilliams walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rude lands with a shot to the body.
Rick Rude is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rude jabs Mcwilliams to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rude lands an overhand right.
Rude scores with a nice strike.
Jab, jab by Rude - just one landing.
Mcwilliams doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rude counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Mcwilliams slips a jab and a cross from Rude.
Mcwilliams takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rude cracks a nice hook into Mcwilliams's ribs.
Rude feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mcwilliamss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mcwilliams throws a sloppy head kick
and Rude counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mcwilliams fails with the takedown
and Rude counters with a straight right hand.
Mcwilliams is breathing heavily.
Rude thuds a left hand into Mcwilliams's body.
Rude looks to land a combination but Mcwilliams avoids it well.
Mcwilliams misses with a leg kick
and Rude counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
Mcwilliams throws a lazy head kick
and Rude counters with a nice uppercut.
Rude moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rude misses with a double jab.
Mcwilliams misses with a double jab.
Rude lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mcwilliams has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mcwilliams tries for a takedown but Rude circles away easily
and Rude connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mcwilliams on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mcwilliams takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Rude dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mcwilliams closes the distance and clinches up with Rude, looking for a takedown. Mcwilliams pushes Rude against the cage but Rude circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mcwilliams shoots in for a takedown but Rude shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mcwilliams fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rick Rude has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fearghal Mcwilliams.
Mcwilliams tries a head kick but it misses.
Rude throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jab, jab by Rude - just one landing.
Rude lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Rude.
Mcwilliams throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rude misses with a double jab.
Rude displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rude enables Mcwilliams to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rude manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mcwilliams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rude controlling the position.
Mcwilliams postures up.
Mcwilliams trying to control the position from guard on top but Rude is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcwilliams works over Rude with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mcwilliams trying to control but Rude is working from the bottom.
Rude 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.
Rude on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rude tries to get out of the position.#T2##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mcwilliams misses with the body kick
and Rude counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rude lands with a shot to the body.
Rude pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mcwilliams back to the cage. Rude follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mcwilliams moves to clinch but Rude breaks away
letting Rude counter with a right hand.
Mcwilliams has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mcwilliams there as he acknowledges the shot.#T3#
Rude displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rude is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mcwilliams can do to turn this around?
Mcwilliams shoots and misses
and Rude counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mcwilliams with a poor takedown
and Rude counters with a right hand to the body.
Rude connects with a looping right hand.
Mcwilliams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rude lands a nice shot to the body.
Rude scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rick Rude is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mcwilliams has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mcwilliams there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mcwilliams lands a leg kick that knocks Rude off balance momentarily.
Rude swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mcwilliams is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rude.
Rude uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mcwilliams has time to react.
Rude is working the combinations to good effect here.
Rude takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rude connects with the punch.#TD2#
Rude gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mcwilliams to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rick Rude is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rude wants to sweep but no luck.
Mcwilliams sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fearghal Mcwilliams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mcwilliams is in close to Rude's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rick Rude showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rude, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight for Rick Rude!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Rick Rude!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Rick Rude!
Rick Rude wins by unanimous decision!
As Rick Rude got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Wasn't that just....RAVISHING?????'.
In defeat, Fearghal Mcwilliams stepped up to the mic, saying 'This isnt the end ill bounce back'.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 800 Round 1
Date: Nov 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Mcwilliams scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Mcwilliams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Froehling shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mcwilliams but Mcwilliams pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mcwilliams fails with a takedown attempt.
Mcwilliams leaves Froehling with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Mcwilliams shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Froehling manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Froehling wants to get back to his feet but Mcwilliams passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##REVB#
Froehling is looking to control Mcwilliams's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Froehling avoid being mounted?
Mcwilliams seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #ES2#
Froehling kicks Mcwilliams off and gets back to his feet.
Froehling shoots in looking for a takedown but Mcwilliams manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Froehling's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fearghal Mcwilliams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Froehling.#CL2#
Froehling has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Mcwilliams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mcwilliams darts in looking for a takedown but Froehling gets double underhooks and turns Mcwilliams into the cage. #T2#
Froehling tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mcwilliams sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Froehling somewhat.
Mcwilliams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mcwilliams looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Froehling is looking to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Mcwilliams misses its target.
Mcwilliams goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Froehling shoots in looking for a takedown but Mcwilliams manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Froehling's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No luck for Froehling with that takedown attempt.
Froehling scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T3#
Nice sprawl there from Mcwilliams as Froehling shoots in.
Mcwilliams shoots in but no luck this time.
Froehling dives in and grabs Mcwilliams's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mcwilliams pushes down on Froehling's head and hops out.
Froehling looks winded!
Froehling shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mcwilliams defends it nicely.
Mcwilliams attempts a counter takedown but Froehling avoids it well and moves away.
Mcwilliams slaps away a takedown attempt from Froehling, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Mcwilliams closes the distance and clinches.#T4#
Froehling tries to pull guard but Mcwilliams holds him up against the cage and eventually Froehling drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Mcwilliams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mcwilliams keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Mcwilliams has closed the distance and engaged Froehling in a clinch.
#BC#
Mcwilliams manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Mcwilliams rushes Froehling and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcwilliams content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC#
Mcwilliams breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fearghal Mcwilliams dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Froehling fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Mcwilliams shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mcwilliams was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mcwilliams looks up at the clock and then as Froehling takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mcwilliams smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Froehling tries to improve position but can't.
Mcwilliams in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcwilliams is looking to take a break and control but Froehling is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mcwilliams landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T1#
Mcwilliams wants to control but Froehling is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Mcwilliams tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mcwilliams is looking to take a break and control but Froehling is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Froehling struggling a bit here.
Froehling is looking for a sweep.
Mcwilliams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Froehling can do to turn this around?#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Froehling taking punishment in the form of punches.
Mcwilliams controls the position.
Mcwilliams seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Froehling for as long as he can get away with.
Froehling can't do much from the bottom here.
Mcwilliams happy to just control the position for now.
Mcwilliams trying to control the position but Froehling is working away. #T3#
Froehling is looking to reverse the position.
Mcwilliams throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Mcwilliams misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#SUB#
Mcwilliams goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Froehling rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mcwilliams's guard! Nice work there by Froehling!
Froehling prevents Mcwilliams from getting back to his feet.
Froehling wants to pass the guard but Mcwilliams is keeping the position.
Mcwilliams is controlling Froehling's posture.#T4#
Mcwilliams is looking to stand up but Froehling isn't so interested in that idea.
Mcwilliams preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Fearghal Mcwilliams overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Froehling pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mcwilliams is keeping the position for now.
Mcwilliams 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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Froehling tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mcwilliams defends well and Froehling ends up having to push Mcwilliams into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fearghal Mcwilliams dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL#
Mcwilliams pushes Froehling up against the cage in a clinch.
Mcwilliams gets underhooks to prevent Froehling's takedown attempt.
#BC#
Mcwilliams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fearghal Mcwilliams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Froehling takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nice sprawl there from Mcwilliams as Froehling shoots in.
Froehling throws a head kick but Mcwilliams moves out of range.
Froehling steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mcwilliams. That one must have hurt.
Mcwilliams fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcwilliams shoots in for a takedown but Froehling shows good takedown defense.
Froehling ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Froehling is defended easily by Mcwilliams.
Fearghal Mcwilliams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Froehling.
Froehling takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Mcwilliams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mcwilliams lands a head kick. Froehling smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Froehling wants to clinch up but Mcwilliams keeps it at a distance.
Froehling tries to clinch but Mcwilliams is having none of it.
Froehling tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mcwilliams manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A solid body kick from Mcwilliams.
Mcwilliams thuds his shin into the meat of Froehling's side.
Mcwilliams stuffs the takedown attempt from Froehling. Froehling gets slowly back to his feet. #T2##CL#
Mcwilliams drives through and clinches with Froehling against the cage.
Mcwilliams tries to pull guard but Froehling won't allow it.
#BC2#
Froehling breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Froehling tries to close the distance and clinch but Mcwilliams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Froehling moves into range and clinches up with Mcwilliams.
Froehling is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mcwilliams pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Mcwilliams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mcwilliams closes the distance and clinches up with Froehling, looking for a takedown. Mcwilliams pushes Froehling against the cage but Froehling circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T3#
Mcwilliams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Froehling gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mcwilliams counters with a thumping low kick. #CL#
Mcwilliams clinches. #BC#
Mcwilliams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Mcwilliams has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mcwilliams misses with a knee to the head.
Froehling tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mcwilliams just stands there and leans against the cage.
Froehling can't get the takedown.
#BC2#
Froehling breaks from the clinch.
#T4#
Mcwilliams throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Crunch! Mcwilliams slams his shin into Froehling's torso.
Mcwilliams throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fearghal Mcwilliams is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick from Mcwilliams lands but Froehling takes it in his stride.
Mcwilliams throws a sloppy head kick and Froehling moves out of range easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mcwilliams, right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Froehling closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mcwilliams circles away.
Mcwilliams keeps Froehling at a distance using the push kick. #CL#
Mcwilliams moves into the clinch.
Mcwilliams lands a damaging elbow.
Sam Froehling has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fearghal Mcwilliams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#BC#
Mcwilliams breaks from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fearghal Mcwilliams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mcwilliams 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight for Fearghal Mcwilliams!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Fearghal Mcwilliams!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Fearghal Mcwilliams!
Fearghal Mcwilliams wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Fearghal Mcwilliams thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 800 Round 1
Date: Nov 21, 2017 |
#R1#
A punch combination from Maguire misses. #TD2#
Tourney shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tourney tries to pass the half guard into mount. Maguire knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Still in half guard, Tourney seems content to control.
Tourney prevents Maguire from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maguire makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Maguire.
Tourney stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maguire swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tourney controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1##SUB2#
Tourney drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tourney jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tourney is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tourney sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Maguire's guard. #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.
Maguire trying to control but Tourney postures up.
Tourney controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Tourney is trying to work for a kimura but Maguire is defending well.
Tourney wants to free his trapped foot but Maguire is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tourney perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Maguire looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2#
Tourney is working for a kimura but Maguire is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3#
Maguire tries to kick Tourney off but Tourney keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tourney trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Tourney is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tourney is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
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.
Tourney's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Tourney is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Maguire is just riding it out for now. Tourney eventually gives up the hold.
Tourney wants to pass the guard but Maguire is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quick Tourney dominated that round.
That's time! Maguire's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Maguire moves away from the strike by Tourney.
Tourney ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maguire moves away.
Maguire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tourney.
Maguire tries to clinch there but Tourney circles away.
Maguire dives in and grabs Tourney's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tourney pushes down on Maguire's head and hops out.
Maguire fails to land with a series of punches.
Tourney misses the jab.
Tourney on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tourney throws a lazy uppercut
and Maguire counters with a left and a right that stings Tourney.
Maguire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tourney swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD2#
Tourney feints and as Maguire raises his hands in defense, Tourney changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Maguire is looking to stand back up but Tourney counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Maguire. #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tourney missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tourney trying to control the pace. #T1#
Tourney prevents Maguire from improving his position.
Tourney sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tourney is looking to advance position but Maguire won't allow it.
Maguire is looking to control Tourney's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Maguire avoid being mounted?
Tourney content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Caolan Maguire is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maguire rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tourney moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3#
Maguire slips a straight right by Tourney.
Maguire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maguire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tourney is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters circling - Tourney throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tourney throws the left hand but Maguire avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
Tourney shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Maguire manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Maguire wants to get back to his feet but Tourney passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Tourney keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tourney trying to mount his opponent but Maguire defends it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tourney in particular looking to stall.#T4#
Let's hope that Tourney has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Tourney passes to side control.
Tourney 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.
Maguire tries to strike but it doesn't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tourney taking a breather here.
Tourney advances to full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quick Tourney 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! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Maguire ducks under a wild hook from Tourney.
Maguire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tourney.
Maguire dives in and grabs Tourney's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tourney pushes down on Maguire's head and hops out.#TD2#
Maguire gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Maguire keeping full guard, as Tourney tries to pass.
Tourney looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tourney stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maguire swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Tourney is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tourney has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maguire not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tourney pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maguire is keeping the position for now.
Tourney looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Maguire tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tourney is able to avoid easily.
A big left from Tourney misses.
Maguire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tourney paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maguire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tourney.
It looked like Maguire was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Maguire lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tourney throws a lazy right hand but Maguire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Maguire ducks under a wild hook from Tourney.
Tourney thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tourney swats away the attempt to clinch by Maguire.
Maguire fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Tourney closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Maguire quickly recovers to half guard.
Tourney passes the guard and advances to mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee warns Maguire that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Tourney controlling from the full mount.
More stalling from Tourney.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Maguire wants to hold on but Tourney pushes him away.
Tourney tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Tourney is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Maguire can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#SUB2#
Tourney jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Maguire manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T4#
Maguire is looking to regain half guard here but Tourney keeps moving and retains side control.
Tourney misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Tourney tries to move into full mount but can't pass Maguire's legs.
Maguire gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Tourney is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Maguire to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Maguire shrugs it off.
Caolan Maguire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tourney throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quick Tourney comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tourney 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Quick Tourney!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Quick Tourney!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Quick Tourney!
Quick Tourney wins by unanimous decision!
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