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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Skrap Fights 9
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Fig gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mountain to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mountain missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Fig has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mountain is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Fig .
Fig manages to get back to half guard.
Mountain missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fig manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fig preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Fig had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mountain defends it easily.#SUB#
Fig looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1##SUB#
Fig has an active guard here but Mountain has managed to pass into half guard.
Fig trying to control but Mountain postures up.
Fig tries to roll over but Mountain keeps him under control.
Mountain passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Fig !
Fig wants to control but Mountain is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fig is trying to escape the mount.
#T2#
Mountain blocks Fig 's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Fig is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Mountain putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Mountain with a couple of short strikes.#ROC2#
Fig is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Paul Fig has been cut.
Mountain cracks Fig with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keke Mountain!
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Event:
ROTI-11
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Alvarez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A head kick misses from Alvarez.
Alvarez just misses with a punch to the body.
Lomant changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Alvarez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lomant was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvarez.
Alvarez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Alvarez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lomant takes one on the button.
Alvarez connects with an inside leg kick.
Alvarez lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Alvarez connects with a solid leg kick. #CL#
Alvarez clinches up against the cage.#T1#
Lomant's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Alvarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alvarez misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Alvarez.
A right handed body shot lands from Alvarez.
Lomant looking for a takedown.
Lomant tries for a takedown. No joy.
Alvarez trying to land knees to the body.
Alvarez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Alvarez lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC#
Alvarez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2##CL#
Lomant tries to keep at a distance but Alvarez has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Alvarez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alvarez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Alvarez lands a head kick. Lomant smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Alvarez lands with a hook. Lomant tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez lands a jab.
Alvarez looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a sloppy head kick and Lomant moves out of range easily.
Lomant changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T3#
Alvarez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lomant moves out of range as Alvarez throws a body kick.
A lazy left from Alvarez finds it's target.
Alvarez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lomant tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lomant on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Alvarez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC#
Lomant is rocked!
Alvarez wants to slow Lomant down by chopping away at his legs.
Alvarez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lomant feints the counter takedown.
Alvarez throws a sloppy head kick and Lomant moves out of range easily.
Lomant feints the counter takedown.
Alvarez throws a nice head kick!
Lomant is still on wobbly legs! Can Alvarez finish him?#T4#
Lomant takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Alvarez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lomant tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
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!
Alvarez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Alvarez misses with a head kick.
Lomant tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Alvarez is breathing heavily.
Alvarez tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Lomant counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
Lomant drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Lomant seems to have locked his on tight now - Alvarez screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Lomant, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Karl Lomant!
An out of breath Karl Lomant thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 23
Date: Nov 24, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Banda gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Banda misses with a punch to the body.
Banda lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Garling or not. #BC#
Garling breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Banda closes the distance and clinches.
Banda lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#CUT2#
It looks like Luke Garling has been cut.
Banda works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Banda lands a shot to the body.
Garling has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Garling is breathing heavily.
Banda lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Banda slowing the pace effectively.
Banda lands with a light punch inside.
Banda lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Banda lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banda works on Garling's body with a couple of short punches.
Banda lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Banda lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC2#
Garling is rocked!
A short right from Banda.
Oh Garling is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Banda creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Garling with a big uppercut! Garling tries to clinch up but Banda pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Garling to the mat! Garling covers up and Banda unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lexington Banda!
A victorious Lexington Banda thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 20
Date: Nov 09, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Tessin gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Tessin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Tessin tries for a kimura but De Grozo is defending well. #SUB#
Tessin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Tessin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tessin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Tessin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Tessin swings around for an armbar but De Grozo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Tessin's guard.#T1#
De Grozo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tessin's guard.
De Grozo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Tessin looking for a triangle here. De Grozo is fighting it but it looks tight! Tessin pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, De Grozo is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Randy Tessin!
After winning the bout, Randy Tessin 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:
MMAHelsinki - 19
Date: Nov 04, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Conda gets tackled into the cage by Garling. Garling maintains the clinch. #BC#
Garling escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Garling is looking to clinch but Conda is avoiding it.
Garling swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL2#
and Conda counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD2#
Conda has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Garling regains guard immediately.
Garling seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Conda is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Conda seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Conda stops Garling from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conda sitting in guard here, content to control.
Conda advances position into side control!#T1#
Conda taking a breather here.
Garling throws a few strikes from the bottom but Conda takes advantage and mounts!
Garling's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Conda is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Conda extends the arm and Garling is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ana Conda!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 18
Date: Oct 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Beard throws a head kick that misses.
McDan looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
McDan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McDan wants it to stay on the feet.
Beard fails with the takedown.
McDan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Beard darts in looking for a takedown but McDan gets double underhooks and turns Beard into the cage.
McDan shapes to counter with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Beard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beard fails with the takedown
and McDan counters with a good, hard body kick but Beard shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beard wants to clinch.
McDan is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
Beard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McDan as he jumps to the side.
McDan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Beard with a poor takedown
and McDan counters with a thumping low kick.
Beard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Beard shoots in looking for a takedown. McDan tries to sprawl out of it but Beard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McDan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McDan unleashes a big counter combination but Beard bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD#
Beard shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Beard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
McDan is refusing to be controlled, as Beard sits in half guard.
Beard is taking a breather. McDan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
McDan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Beard. #T3#
Beard not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Beard is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Beard wants to stand but his hand is trapped. McDan uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Beard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Beard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Beard is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL#
Beard clinches up against the cage.
Beard keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McDan's efforts to push away.
Beard tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McDan smiles and moves away.
Beard closes the distance and clinches up with McDan, looking for a takedown. Beard pushes McDan against the cage but McDan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beard tries to clinch but McDan moves out of range.
McDan wants to counter the offense by Beard and move into the clinch position.
Beard misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Phill McDan will probably get the nod.
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#
Beard shoots in looking for a takedown. McDan tries to sprawl out of it but Beard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McDan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Beard tries to close the distance and clinch but McDan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McDan is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Beard shoots in but McDan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDan moves away.
No luck for Beard with that takedown attempt.
McDan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Beard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDan is breathing heavily.#T1##CL#
Beard closes the distance and clinches.
Beard tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McDan managing to block the knees to the body from Beard.
Beard wants to take the fight to the mat but McDan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
McDan manages to break the clinch.
Tyler Beard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Beard wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T2#
Beard is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McDan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McDan keeps control of Beard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McDan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Beard misses with a punch to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Beard takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Beard leaning his opponent against the cage.
McDan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T3#
Beard drops down looking for an ankle pick but McDan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Beard. Those never looked like landing.
As Beard backs off McDan throws a huge counter combo but Beard manages to avoid it all.
A big right from McDan misses.
Beard wants to clinch up but McDan keeps it at a distance.
Beard backing away here, and McDan unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McDan leaves Beard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McDan feints the counter takedown.#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.#CL#
Beard instigates a clinch.
Beard is trying to force a seperation but McDan has the dominant position.
Beard can't get the takedown.
McDan prevents a body shot from Beard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Beard gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Beard trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tyler Beard will probably get the nod.
That's time! Beard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Beard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McDan is trying to break the clinch but Beard is controlling him.
McDan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Beard leaning his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Beard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McDan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
McDan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Beard.
McDan unleashes a big counter combination but Beard bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Beard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McDan tries to avoid it but Beard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McDan to the ground. McDan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Beard darts in looking for a takedown but McDan gets double underhooks and turns Beard into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Beard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McDan avoids it really well and circles away.
McDan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McDan wants it to stay on the feet.
As Beard backs off McDan throws a huge counter combo but Beard manages to avoid it all.#T2#
Beard fails to land the takedown.
McDan thinks about the counter body kick.
McDan avoids the head kick by Beard.
McDan throws a counter combo.
Beard shoots in for a double leg but McDan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Beard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McDan as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Beard moves into range and clinches up with McDan.#T3#
Beard is trying to break the clinch but McDan has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
McDan manages to break the clinch.
Beard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McDan unleashes a big counter combination but Beard bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Beard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McDan swivels and escapes.
Beard looks for a takedown but McDan sprawls well.
As Beard backs off McDan throws a huge counter combo but Beard manages to avoid it all.
McDan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Beard.#T4#
McDan stuffs the takedown attempt from Beard. Beard gets slowly back to his feet.
McDan throws a counter combo.
Beard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McDan as he avoids it easily.
McDan is looking for the big counter here.
McDan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
McDan closes the distance and pushes Beard back into the cage.#BC2#
McDan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phill McDan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McDan 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Phill McDan!
Phill McDan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 15, 2018 |
#R1#
McDan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#TD2#
Hardy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hardy 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.
McDan is wriggling around but Hardy manages to pass to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy content to control rather than advance. #T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hardy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McDan has managed to free his arm - good work.
McDan wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McDan is trying to stand back up but Hardy is controlling him
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hardy passes into side control, despite McDan's attempt to control the position.
McDan is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hardy asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Hardy is staying tight to McDan's torso, preventing him from escaping. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Hardy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As Hardy looks to move away, McDan throws a big counter combo but Hardy just gets out of the way.
Hardy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hardy looks for a takedown but McDan sprawls well.
It looked like McDan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Phill McDan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Hardy.
Hardy missing with a left hand there. McDan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hardy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting McDan counter with a right hand.
Hardy shoots in but no luck this time.
Hardy dives in and grabs McDan's left leg, looking for a takedown. McDan pushes down on Hardy's head and hops out.
McDan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McDan slips a jab from Hardy.
It looked like McDan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T4##TD2#
Hardy gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
McDan throws Hardy to one side and escapes!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardy misses with a takedown attempt
and McDan counters with a stiff right hand.
Hardy looks winded!
Hardy throws a jab but it's blocked by McDan.
McDan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hardy throws a jab but it's blocked by McDan.
McDan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hardy shoots and misses
and McDan counters with a one-two to the body.
Hardy dives in for a single leg takedown but McDan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McDan throws a big counter combination but Hardy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McDan stuffs the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hardy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McDan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McDan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McDan duly obliges.
Hardy fails with a takedown attempt.
McDan throws a big counter combination but Hardy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phill McDan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hardy throws a poor cross that misses
and McDan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McDan slaps away a takedown attempt from Hardy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McDan is looking for a counter combo.
Hardy looks to throw the jab but McDan is out of range.
Hardy throws a poor cross that misses
and McDan counters with a three punch combo that has Hardy backing up. Hardy nods at McDan to acknowledge the strikes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hardy or perhaps it was just good defense by McDan, which made it look bad.
Charlie Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hardy.
McDan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Phill McDan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Hardy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy dives in for a single leg takedown but McDan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A jab from Hardy misses.
Hardy just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMcDan.
Hardy fails to land the takedown.
Hardy is breathing heavily.#T1#
Hardy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McDan pinned against the cage. McDan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hardy misses with a lunging right hand
and McDan counters with a series of strikes. Hardy will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hardy shoots and misses
and McDan counters with a two punch combo.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McDan, right into the meat.
Hardy throws a head kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and McDan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hardy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McDan is looking to counter with head kicks.
Hardy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McDan is looking for a counter combo.#T2#
Hardy misses with a takedown attempt - McDan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hardy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McDan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL#
McDan closes the distance and pushes Hardy back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McDan to keep the fight standing.
McDan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
McDan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Hardy with a lazy takedown attempt
and McDan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hardy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McDan swivels and escapes.#CL#
McDan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hardy, pushing him back against the cage.
Hardy tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC#
McDan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hardy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McDan tries to counter by clinching up but Hardy breaks away and moves out of range.
McDan shoots in for a double leg but Hardy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T4#
Hardy looks for a takedown but McDan sprawls well.
McDan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A low kick from Hardy misses #TD#
and McDan counters with a shoot takedown. Hardy fights it but they end up in guard.
McDan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hardy trying to keep a closed guard but McDan is proving a slippery customer.
McDan wants to control from the top but Hardy keeps moving.
Hardy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McDan trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phill McDan dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
A low kick from Hardy misses
and McDan counters with a three punch combo that has Hardy backing up. Hardy nods at McDan to acknowledge the strikes.
Hardy fails with the takedown
and McDan counters with a two punch combo.
McDan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McDan wants it to stay on the feet.
McDan tries to counter with a takedown but Hardy is quick to defend against it.
Hardy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McDan tries to avoid it but Hardy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McDan to the ground. McDan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McDan throws a big counter combination but Hardy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Phill McDan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Hardy.
Hardy throws a lazy right hand but McDan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like McDan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hardy fails with the takedown
and McDan counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy tries for a takedown but McDan circles away easily
and McDan counters with a one-two to the body.
Hardy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hardy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Hardy misses with a combination
and McDan counters with a three punch combo that has Hardy backing up. Hardy nods at McDan to acknowledge the strikes.
Both fighters circling a little - McDan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hardy dives in and grabs McDan's left leg, looking for a takedown. McDan pushes down on Hardy's head and hops out.
As Hardy looks to move away, McDan throws a big counter combo but Hardy just gets out of the way.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hardy lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McDan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McDan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#TD2#
Hardy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
McDan is trying to control Hardy's posture but Hardy avoids it.
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.
McDan tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
McDan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Hardy is wriggling around trying to escape.
McDan trying to control but Hardy is having none of it.
McDan controlling his opponent. #T3#
Hardy is squirming around, avoiding McDan's attempts to control the action.
McDan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hardy is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hardy is desperately trying to improve his position but McDan has a good base and remains in mount.
McDan trying to control but Hardy is having none of it. #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.
Hardy is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Charlie Hardy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phill McDan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phill McDan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McDan 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phill McDan!
Phill McDan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
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Date: Oct 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Garling ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kelley moves away.#CL2#
Kelley gets tackled into the cage by Garling. Garling maintains the clinch.
Garling wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kelley could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD#
Kelley gets control of Garling's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kelley will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kelley has Garling pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Kelley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kelley striking from the bottom.
Garling must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garling wants to stand and escape but instead Kelley has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Garling tries to strike from the bottom.
#T1#
Kelley working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kelley stands up over Garling, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kelley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kelley cracks Garling with a solid left hand.
Garling is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kelley landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Kelley is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kelley is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kelley seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Garling for as long as he can get away with.
Kelley scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Garling wants to get back to his feet but Kelley passes into half guard.
Kelley looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kelley working the head and body with strikes.
Garling is trying to stand up here but Kelley is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kelley lands strikes from half guard.#T3##SUB#
Kelley seems to be looking for submissions.
Garling taking some punishment here, with Kelley in his half guard.
Kelley is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kelley prevents Garling from standing back up.
Garling throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Kelley working Garling over with strikes. #SU#
Kelley gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Garling scores with the left hand. Kelley knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT2#
It looks like George Kelley has been cut.#TD2#
Garling closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kelley did well to prevent Garling getting side control.#ES#
Kelley makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garling ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kelley moves away.
Garling cracks Kelley with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Garling closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kelley prevents Garling from breaking the clinch.
Kelley prevents Garling from breaking the clinch.
Kelley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Garling's efforts to push away.
Kelley is trying to pull guard but Garling has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kelley tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Garling misses with an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Kelley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on George Kelley's cut.
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#
Garling looks to score with a jab to the body but Kelley is just out of range.#TD2#
Garling bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Kelley throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Kelley gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Garling gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Garling!
Luke Garling tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
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Date: Oct 15, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Honey clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
White's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Honey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#TD2#
Honey scores with a takedown into White's guard.
Honey trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
Honey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Honey wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honey working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Honey throws a big elbow that misses.
Honey advances position into side control!#T1#
White dodges the ground and pound from Honey.
Honey wants to lay and pray for a moment but White keeps working.
White struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Honey tries for a kimura but White is defending well.
Honey wants to lay and pray for a moment but White keeps working. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Honey working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Honey throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
White is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Honey is looking to advance position but White won't allow it.
Honey throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3##SUB2#
Honey is working for a submission of some sort.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
White stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Honey.
Honey swings for the body but White moves out of range.
White feinted with a counter takedown.
A combination from Honey does no damage.
White changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Honey looks to land a combination but White avoids it well.
White feinted with a counter takedown.
Adnan Honey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Honey misses with a wild combination.
White half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T4#
The fighters circling - Honey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An inside leg kick from Honey misses.
Nice cross by Honey.
Honey 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.
White attempts a counter takedown but Honey avoids it well and moves away.
Honey lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as White backs up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Honey misses with a wild combination.
Honey throws a leg kick #TD#
and White counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adnan Honey dominated that 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.
#R2#
Nice shot by Honey.
Honey looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Honey swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and White counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
White seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Honey is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honey is trying to stand back up but White is controlling him
Honey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
White not doing much here.
#T1#
White seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Honey for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Honey blocking the ground and pound attempt from White.
White controlling the action here.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Honey closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. White quickly recovers to half guard.
Honey thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
Honey is looking to stall here but White recovers full guard.
Honey working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Honey throws a big elbow that misses.
Honey preventing the sweep.
Honey throws an elbow that misses. White uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Honey's guard. Nice move by White!#REVR#
White stopping the sweep attempt from Honey.#T3#
White is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Honey wants to sweep here but White controlling him for the moment.
White slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Honey trying to keep a closed guard but White is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Honey lands a two punch combo.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Honey has managed to clinch.
#BC#
White breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Honey digs a good hook to White's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adnan Honey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Honey. That's going to slow White down.
Honey jabs White right on the nose. White blinks but takes it well.
White with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Honey to score with a decent uppercut.
Honey throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck White on the side of the head.
Honey listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Honey tries to clinch but White moves away #TD#
and White counters with a takedown into side control.
White takes a little break here. Honey wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Honey can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
White lands some shots froms side control.
Honey is looking to regain half guard here but White keeps moving and retains side control.
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.
White has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Honey wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Honey lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
White takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Honey shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. White eats them both and turns towards Honey to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Denny White is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Honey lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Honey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Honey looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#TD2#
Honey shoots in and bounces White off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T3#
Honey wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
Honey stands and throws White's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Honey tries to score with some ground and pound. White controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
White is not content to let Honey control the position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Honey working the ground and pound but White is defending the strikes.
Honey is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
White is not content to let Honey control the position.
Adnan Honey is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Honey might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control White haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adnan Honey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Honey 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 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adnan Honey!
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Event:
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Date: Oct 15, 2018 |
#R1#
De Grozo moves in looking to clinch but Blankenship pushes him off.
An attempted straight right counter from Blankenship misses the target.#CL2#
De Grozo has managed to clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from De Grozo.
Blankenship stalling.
De Grozo scores with a shoulder strike.
Blankenship tries to pull guard but De Grozo holds him up against the cage and eventually Blankenship drops back down to his feet.
#BC2#
De Grozo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Grozo is looking to clinch.
Blankenship tries to counter by moving into the clinch but De Grozo manages to circle out of the way.
De Grozo doesn't manage to clinch there - Blankenship circles away.
Blankenship tries to counter by moving into the clinch but De Grozo manages to circle out of the way.
De Grozo tries to close the distance and clinch but Blankenship swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blankenship really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2#
De Grozo moves into the clinch successfully.
#T1#
Blankenship drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Blankenship effectively controlling the action here.
Blankenship doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Grozo avoiding damage.
Blankenship is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. De Grozo is defending well for now.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Grozo. #ROC2#
Blankenship is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Nicolas Blankenship has been cut.
De Grozo lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Blankenship to his knees! De Grozo keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fellipe De Grozo!
Fellipe De Grozo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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