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Event:
MMMA Clown Caos 27
Date: Nov 22, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Allen clinches.
McVeigh tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McVeigh gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Rock Allen has been cut.#BC#
Allen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aidan McVeigh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Allen closes the distance and clinches.
McVeigh tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Allen takes an elbow to the temple.
McVeigh creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Allen's defenses.
McVeigh has Allen pushed against the cage.#TD#
Allen has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed McVeigh clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Allen is looking for the choke from the back position but McVeigh is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Allen looking to break McVeigh's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. McVeigh remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Allen will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
McVeigh covering up well under a barage of strikes.
McVeigh wants to get back to his feet. #T1#
Allen tries to keep control of the position but McVeigh is staying busy.#SUB#
Allen is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. McVeigh knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften McVeigh for a finish. #SUB#
Allen is looking for the choke from the back position but McVeigh is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Allen has got one arm under McVeigh's chin. This could be trouble... McVeigh trying to control the other hand but Allen gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, McVeigh has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rock Allen!
Rock Allen 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:
MMMA 43 FW Tourny Rd 2
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Lincoln keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A little jabbing left from Lincoln on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McVeigh throws a head kick that misses
and Lincoln counters with a nice body shot.
McVeigh tries a head kick but it misses.
Lincoln swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McVeigh moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT2#
It looks like Aidan McVeigh has been cut.
Lincoln scores with a shot to the body.
We've been hearing reports that McVeigh has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
McVeigh takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A left lands for Lincoln.
McVeigh shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lincoln counters with a stiff right hand.
Lincoln throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lincoln throws a leg kick but McVeigh sees it coming and checks it nicely. #KD2#
Lincoln sends McVeigh crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Lincoln is motioning to the referee to let McVeigh up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
McVeigh is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McVeigh shoots and misses
and Lincoln counters with a big left hand that crumples McVeigh! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Abroham Lincoln!
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Event:
MMMA 36: Boudain vs Satan
Date: Aug 12, 2017 |
#R1#
McVeigh fails in his attempt to clinch.
Allen tries to score a power double leg takedown but McVeigh sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Allen somewhat.#CL2#
McVeigh has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Allen works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES2#
McVeigh pushes Allen off and scrambles back to his feet.
#CL2#
McVeigh clinches up with Allen and pushes him back against the cage.
Nice elbow from McVeigh. #CUT2#
It looks like Rock Allen has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McVeigh misses with a knee strike.
Allen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
McVeigh pushes off an throws an elbow but Allen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McVeigh stalls.
McVeigh throws a punch but it's blocked by Allen.
We've been hearing reports that Allen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T1#
McVeigh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McVeigh told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.#TD#
Allen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McVeigh uses from the top position. #SU2#
McVeigh gets to his feet. Allen looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
McVeigh wants to clinch.
McVeigh fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Allen.#CL2#
McVeigh clinches up with Allen and pushes him back against the cage.
Allen wants to break free but McVeigh has control.
McVeigh lands with a left to the head.
Allen blocks the elbow strike.
Allen tries to break the clinch but McVeigh is controlling the position.
Allen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McVeigh has him pressed against the cage.
McVeigh lands a damaging elbow. #TD#
Allen gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#ES2#
McVeigh manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Allen keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Allen takes a knee to the side of the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, McVeigh throws an elbow but misses.
Allen tries for a takedown but McVeigh manages to get underhooks.
McVeigh stops a takedown attempt from Allen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rock Allen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Allen wants to take the fight to the mat but McVeigh manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, McVeigh throws an elbow but misses.
Allen dodges an elbow strike from McVeigh.
Allen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McVeigh pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McVeigh comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Allen dodges an elbow strike from McVeigh.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McVeigh just misses with a elbow thrown towards Allen's brow.
McVeigh's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
McVeigh throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McVeigh throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McVeigh throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for McVeigh.
Allen is breathing heavily.#T3#
McVeigh prevents the takedown attempt.
Allen dodges an elbow strike from McVeigh.
#BC#
Allen breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
McVeigh rushes Allen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McVeigh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McVeigh throws an elbow that misses.
McVeigh lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
McVeigh misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Allen.
A short body shot lands from McVeigh as the two fighters clinch.
McVeigh stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McVeigh digs a right hand into Allen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Allen's gas tank.
McVeigh lands an elbow inside.
Allen avoids the elbow strike from McVeigh, against the cage.
Allen takes an elbow to the forehead.
McVeigh creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Allen's defenses. #CUT2#
Rock Allen's cut is getting worse.
Nice elbow from McVeigh.
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!
Allen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McVeigh is defending well.
Allen avoids the elbow strike from McVeigh, against the cage.
#T4#
McVeigh landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McVeigh creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McVeigh lands an elbow inside that Allen shrugs off.
McVeigh lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Allen is working for takedown but McVeigh is calmly controlling the position for now.
McVeigh lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Allen backwards.
McVeigh misses with a knee to the head.
McVeigh missing with knees to the body.
McVeigh lands an elbow that stopped Allen in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
Rock Allen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
McVeigh misses with a knee strike.
McVeigh tries to land a knee to the head but Allen blocks with his arms.
McVeigh pushes Allen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Allen blocks an elbow strike from McVeigh.
McVeigh can't find room to land a body shot as Allen controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McVeigh lands an elbow inside that Allen shrugs off. #CUT2#
Jeez, Rock Allen's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
McVeigh with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McVeigh misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McVeigh pushes off an throws an elbow but Allen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Allen takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aidan McVeigh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rock Allen's cut.
That's time! Allen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
McVeigh gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Allen dodges an elbow strike from McVeigh.
Allen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McVeigh gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McVeigh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Allen's elbow.
McVeigh misses with a knee strike.
Allen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McVeigh tries a knee to the head but Allen blocks it.
McVeigh creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from McVeigh in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
McVeigh is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McVeigh looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McVeigh prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rock Allen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McVeigh misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen can't get the takedown.
McVeigh throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Allen blocks it with crossed arms. #TD#
Allen turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Allen misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Allen throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T1#
The strikes coming from Allen are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB#
Allen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McVeigh is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Allen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Allen sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but McVeigh is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
McVeigh pushes Allen away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Allen gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
McVeigh regains half guard, as Allen was trying to land strikes.
McVeigh is trying to stand back up but Allen is controlling him
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Allen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McVeigh is looking to escape.#SUB#
Allen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McVeigh keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Allen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Allen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McVeigh defends it well. #SU#
Allen decides to return to a standing position. #T3##CL2#
McVeigh moves into the clinch successfully.
McVeigh with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McVeigh lands an elbow inside that Allen shrugs off.
McVeigh pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Aidan McVeigh seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Allen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McVeigh is defending well.
Allen avoids the elbow strike from McVeigh, against the cage.
McVeigh lands an elbow just above Allen 's eye.
McVeigh throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McVeigh tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Allen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McVeigh lands a hook to the side of the head.
Allen tries for a takedown but McVeigh manages to get underhooks.
Allen tries to break the clinch but McVeigh is controlling the position.
McVeigh is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Allen wants to take the fight to the mat but McVeigh manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T4#
McVeigh comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McVeigh taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McVeigh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Allen avoids a wild elbow strike from McVeigh.
McVeigh throws an elbow that misses.
McVeigh scores with a nice hook to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rock Allen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Aidan McVeigh!
A very excited looking Aidan McVeigh made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
TWGC 17 (205lbs, D4): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2017 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aidan McVeigh and David Prior. McVeigh comes to the cage accompanied by E-Dubble - Let Me Oh. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Aidan McVeigh! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; David Prior!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Kavanagh and Steve Montenegro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
McVeigh darts in and clinches Prior up against the cage.
Prior has hold of one of McVeigh's legs. McVeigh is fighting the takedown attempt but Prior gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McVeigh (0) vs (2) Prior
Prior not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Prior stopping the sweep attempt from McVeigh.
Prior engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
It looks like Prior might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Prior 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prior passes McVeigh's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prior with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Prior's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Prior is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McVeigh is just riding it out for now. Prior eventually gives up the hold.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prior is looking for a kimura here.
Prior trying to pass the guard but McVeigh defending well.
McVeigh is staying active underneath Prior, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prior seems to be working for a kimura but McVeigh defends the submission attempt.
McVeigh is in trouble now - Prior has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: McVeigh (0) vs (5) Prior
Prior can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McVeigh is looking to escape.
McVeigh is working to get back to half guard.
McVeigh regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prior controlling the action here.
Prior is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for McVeigh! Score +3 for passing guard: McVeigh (0) vs (8) Prior
Prior can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McVeigh is looking to escape.
McVeigh stops Prior from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Prior controlling the pace for now.
Prior trying to control but McVeigh is having none of it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Prior controlling the pace for now.
Prior moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, McVeigh has worked his arm free - good work by McVeigh!
Prior goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, McVeigh has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Prior but great work by McVeigh. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McVeigh (4) vs (8) Prior
McVeigh goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Prior rolls with the submission and now he's on top in McVeigh's guard! Nice work there by Prior! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McVeigh (4) vs (10) Prior
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Prior trying to control but McVeigh is working from the bottom.
McVeigh controls Prior momentarily but Prior frees himself.
McVeigh has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Prior can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Prior wants to control from the top but McVeigh keeps moving.
McVeigh looking to control.
Prior is pushing down on McVeigh's leg trying to pass to half guard. McVeigh is fighting to maintain full guard but Prior has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McVeigh looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prior is working for a kimura but McVeigh is defending it quite comfortably.
McVeigh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McVeigh looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Prior is trying to control the action in half guard but McVeigh is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McVeigh looking for submissions off his back.
McVeigh actively working from the bottom here.
Prior is looking for a kimura but McVeigh is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Prior to get the leverage.
McVeigh looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Prior tries to pass to full mount but McVeigh defends it.
Prior is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: McVeigh (4) vs (13) Prior
McVeigh wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: McVeigh (4) vs (16) Prior
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Prior is hanging on to McVeigh's back as he tries to escape.
Prior wants to control but McVeigh is keeping busy.
Prior biding his time, controlling McVeigh.
McVeigh looking very determined here, making life difficult for Prior.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Prior controlling the positon.
Our spies down at at Black City inform us that Prior has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Prior trying to control momentarily.
McVeigh is in bad spot here.
Will Prior go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Prior is riding his opponent, not letting McVeigh buck him off.
McVeigh looking very determined here, making life difficult for Prior.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Prior is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Prior is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but McVeigh has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Prior controlling the positon.
McVeigh manages to reverse the position and now he's in Prior's guard. Nice work there by McVeigh.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McVeigh (6) vs (16) Prior
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
McVeigh trying to control the position from guard on top but Prior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Prior controls McVeigh momentarily but McVeigh frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Prior is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McVeigh (6) vs (18) Prior
Prior pushes down on McVeigh's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Prior frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: McVeigh (6) vs (21) Prior
Prior moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: McVeigh (6) vs (24) Prior
McVeigh tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Prior controlling his opponent.
McVeigh is trying desperately to improve position.
McVeigh tries to hold on but Prior pushes him away.
Prior controlling from the full mount.
Prior moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, McVeigh has worked his arm free - good work by McVeigh!
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
McVeigh is trying to improve his position.
McVeigh stops Prior from passing to mount.
McVeigh being controlled for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McVeigh is not content to let Prior control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Prior wins on points by 24 to 6.
An out of breath David Prior 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:
HFC 312 Satan vs Wade II
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
McVeigh instigates a clinch.
McVeigh tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC#
Kong breaks the clinch.
McVeigh tries to clinch but Kong moves out of range.
McVeigh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kong was well out of range. Poor timing from McVeigh.
McVeigh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Kong was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McVeigh.#CL2#
McVeigh rushes Kong and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Kong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Kong tries to keep at a distance but McVeigh has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McVeigh just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kong's brow. #BC#
Kong breaks from the clinch.
McVeigh fails in his attempt to clinch.
McVeigh shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kong lands an overhand right.
Kong is looking to chop away at McVeigh's legs.
McVeigh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McVeigh is looking to clinch.
Kong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've been told by Kong's head coaches at 3Band MMA ($500/week) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kong misses with an uppercut. McVeigh saw that one coming.
McVeigh wants to counter the offense by Kong and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
McVeigh moves into range and clinches up with Kong.#T1#
Kong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McVeigh has him pressed against the cage.
Kong looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McVeigh throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#BC#
Kong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McVeigh wants to clinch.
Kong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McVeigh.
McVeigh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
McVeigh closes the distance and clinches.
McVeigh throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kong blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Kong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McVeigh tries to clinch up.
Kong is looking for a counter combo.
Kong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Aidan McVeigh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McVeigh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McVeigh wants to clinch up but Kong keeps it at a distance.
McVeigh throws a lazy head kick
and Kong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
McVeigh throws a sloppy head kick and Kong moves out of range easily.
Kong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McVeigh wants to counter with a clinch but Kong pushes him away.
McVeigh tries to clinch
and Kong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McVeigh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kong explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
McVeigh fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kong avoids it really well and circles away.
Krom Kong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McVeigh doesn't manage to clinch there - Kong circles away.
Kong throws a series of punches but McVeigh avoids them all with ease.
Danga de danga de dang - Kong scores with a four punch combination!
McVeigh misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
McVeigh darts in and clinches Kong up against the cage.
McVeigh lands an elbow inside that Kong shrugs off.
McVeigh is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kong is defending well.
Krom Kong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aidan McVeigh.
Kong avoids a wild elbow strike from McVeigh.#BC#
Kong manages to break the clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kong.#T3#
McVeigh tries for a takedown but Kong sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McVeigh wants to clinch but Kong slips to the side
and Kong counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
McVeigh gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McVeigh pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McVeigh prevents Kong from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Kong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McVeigh wants to clinch but Kong slips to the side
and McVeigh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McVeigh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Kong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McVeigh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McVeigh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kong throws out a loose jab but McVeigh uses good head movement to avoid it.
McVeigh moves in looking to clinch but Kong pushes him off.
A head kick by McVeigh misses
enabling Kong to counter with a crisp jab.
Kong cracks McVeigh with a right hand to the side of the head.
McVeigh moves in looking to clinch but Kong pushes him off.
McVeigh tries to clinch but Kong moves away
and Kong counters with a one-two to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight stays on the outside here - McVeigh looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - McVeigh looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
McVeigh closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McVeigh lands an elbow inside that Kong shrugs off.
McVeigh comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McVeigh is working for takedown but Kong is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kong can't break the clinch.
Kong is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Kong breaks the clinch.
Kong blocks a head kick by McVeigh.
McVeigh tries to clinch up.
McVeigh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kong bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McVeigh's head.
Kong fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McVeigh checks it well.
Kong connects with a single shot there.
Kong throws a series of punches but McVeigh avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krom Kong dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
McVeigh wants to clinch.#CL2#
McVeigh takes the fight into the clinch.
McVeigh tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC#
Kong manages to break the clinch.
McVeigh tries to close the distance and clinch but Kong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A jab lands there for Kong.#CL2#
McVeigh closes the distance and clinches.
Kong avoiding damage as McVeigh throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVeigh wants a takedown but no success here.
Kong trying to land knees to the body.
Aidan McVeigh seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McVeigh pushes off an throws an elbow but Kong leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McVeigh has him pressed against the cage.
McVeigh prevents Kong from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Kong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
McVeigh looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kong is fending him off so far but McVeigh persists. Nope, Kong circles away and we're back to standing.
McVeigh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Kong misses the target.#CL2#
McVeigh closes the distance and clinches.
McVeigh is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Krom Kong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aidan McVeigh.
Kong wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McVeigh wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC#
Kong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Krom Kong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McVeigh darts in trying to clinch
and Kong counters with a three punch combo that has McVeigh backing up. McVeigh nods at Kong to acknowledge the strikes.
McVeigh has his takedown stuffed
enabling Kong to counter with a crisp jab.
McVeigh tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kong counters with a left and a right that stings McVeigh.
McVeigh moves in looking to clinch but Kong pushes him off.#CL2#
McVeigh clinches up against the cage.
Kong looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2#
Kong has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McVeigh throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McVeigh lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kong.
Kong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McVeigh misses with a knee to the head.
McVeigh tries a knee to the head but Kong blocks it.
McVeigh with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kong is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kong dodges an elbow strike from McVeigh.
McVeigh lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kong avoids the elbow strike from McVeigh, against the cage.
McVeigh looking to throw knees to the head but Kong is blocking nicely.
#BC#
Kong breaks the clinch.
Kong sizes up McVeigh with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McVeigh throws a head kick that misses.
McVeigh closes the distance but Kong moves to the side
and Kong counters with a nice low kick that buckles McVeigh's knee momentarily.#CL2#
McVeigh clinches.
With the fighters up against the cage, McVeigh throws an elbow but misses. #T3##BC#
Kong breaks the clinch.
Kong feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McVeigh's calf.
Kong checks a leg kick nicely.
Kong throws a low kick but McVeigh avoids it.#CL2#
McVeigh moves into range and clinches up with Kong.
Kong blocks an elbow strike.
McVeigh throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kong has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McVeigh has Kong pressed against the cage, preventing Kong from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kong is trying to force a seperation but McVeigh has the dominant position.
McVeigh pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McVeigh can do to turn this around?
McVeigh pushes off an throws an elbow but Kong leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC#
Kong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kong 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.
McVeigh is looking to clinch.
Kong keeps the fight on the outside.
McVeigh is looking to clinch but Kong is avoiding it.
Kong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McVeigh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4##CL2#
McVeigh rushes Kong and presses him up against the cage.
McVeigh tries for a takedown. No joy.
McVeigh throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#BC#
Kong manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
McVeigh closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Kong breaks from the clinch.
Kong moves out of range of the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kong throws out a leg kick but McVeigh moves out of range and Kong only half commits. #CL2#
McVeigh closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Kong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McVeigh wants to clinch up but Kong keeps it at a distance.
McVeigh tries to close the distance and clinch but Kong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McVeigh tries to close the distance and clinch but Kong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kong feints and then cracks McVeigh's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McVeigh down.
McVeigh is looking to clinch but Kong is avoiding it.
McVeigh takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
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 Krom Kong will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A head kick misses from McVeigh. #CL2#
McVeigh gets a clinch.
Kong is looking to break free of the clinch but McVeigh has double underhooks.
McVeigh lands a nice knee to the body.
Kong is trying to force a seperation but McVeigh has the dominant position.
Kong blocks an elbow strike from McVeigh.
A frustrated look appears on Kong's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McVeigh misses with a punch to the body.
Kong looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McVeigh with a knee to the head.
Kong has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kong wants to break free but McVeigh has control.
McVeigh takes a knee to the side of the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVeigh scores with a knee to the head.
McVeigh comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McVeigh is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McVeigh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kong tries to break the clinch but McVeigh is controlling the position. #BC#
Kong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kong's jab looks to have found its range, popping McVeigh under the eye.#T1#
McVeigh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kong scores with a leg kick.
McVeigh tries to clinch up but Kong circles away and keeps his distance.
Kong connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McVeigh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McVeigh is looking to clinch but Kong is avoiding it.
Kong lands an overhand right.
McVeigh wants to clinch but Kong slips to the side
and Kong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McVeigh throws a head kick that misses.
Kong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kong avoids the head kick by McVeigh.
McVeigh doesn't manage to clinch there - Kong circles away.
#CL2#
McVeigh rushes Kong and presses him up against the cage.
McVeigh putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kong in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McVeigh with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McVeigh goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kong prevents it.
#T2##BC#
Kong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kong throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McVeigh misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kong fires out a quick counter leg kick but McVeigh just manages to avoid it.
Kong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kong swats away the attempt to clinch by McVeigh.
Kong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kong getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McVeigh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McVeigh wants to clinch but Kong slips to the side
and Kong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McVeigh tries to clinch there but Kong circles away.
Kong cracks McVeigh with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McVeigh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McVeigh has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McVeigh wants to clinch but Kong slips to the side
and Kong counters with a nice low kick that buckles McVeigh's knee momentarily.#T3#
McVeigh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Krom Kong is winning the standup battle so far.
Kong lunges at McVeigh with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McVeigh's hand.
McVeigh throws a head kick that Kong semi-blocks.
#CL2#
McVeigh has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kong looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Aidan McVeigh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kong dodges an elbow strike from McVeigh.
McVeigh is looking for a takedown.
McVeigh is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McVeigh drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Krom Kong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aidan McVeigh.#BC#
Kong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McVeigh looks to clinch
and Kong counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kong lands an overhand right.
McVeigh has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McVeigh there as he acknowledges the shot.
McVeigh tries to clinch
and Kong counters with a nice low kick that buckles McVeigh's knee momentarily.
McVeigh tries to clinch
and Kong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McVeigh fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kong half committed to a counter leg kick.
McVeigh tries to clinch but Kong moves away
and Kong counters with a left and a right that stings McVeigh.
McVeigh closes the distance but Kong moves to the side
enabling Kong to counter with a crisp jab.
McVeigh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McVeigh takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kong connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McVeigh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McVeigh wants to clinch but Kong slips to the side
and Kong counters with a one-two to the body.
Kong circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kong counters with an outside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Kong there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Krom Kong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McVeigh misses with a hook
and Kong counters with a body kick.
Kong scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Krom Kong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kong, 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 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krom Kong!
Krom Kong thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
HFC 307 Wolf vs Stenson
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Lincoln tries to sprawl but McVeigh drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
McVeigh is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lincoln defends it well. #SUB#
McVeigh is working for a submission of some sort.
Lincoln is refusing to be controlled, as McVeigh sits in half guard.
McVeigh performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVeigh missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McVeigh not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McVeigh trying to control from half guard but Lincoln is working away. #T1#
McVeigh controlling the action here.
Lincoln is refusing to be controlled, as McVeigh sits in half guard.
McVeigh missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McVeigh wants to take a breather but Lincoln is having none of it. #SUB#
McVeigh is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
McVeigh has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Lincoln defend it? McVeigh steps over the head and cranks it - Lincoln is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for McVeigh!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aidan McVeigh!
A very excited looking Aidan McVeigh made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
HFC 300 Shankoli vs Seppo
Date: Feb 10, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
McVeigh closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McVeigh throws an elbow but it misses.
McVeigh lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
McVeigh avoiding damage.
McVeigh unloads a knee to the mid-section. Allen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've been hearing reports that Allen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
McVeigh comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
It looks like Rock Allen has been cut.
Allen blocks an elbow strike.
Allen can't get the takedown.
McVeigh prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nice elbow from McVeigh.
McVeigh is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Allen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McVeigh lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Allen.
McVeigh misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Allen manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
McVeigh forces Allen back against the cage and clinches.
McVeigh lands a nice elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Allen wants to break the clinch but can't.
McVeigh has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Allen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Allen wants to break free but McVeigh has control.
McVeigh throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T1##TD2#
McVeigh has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Allen is trying to keep an underhook but McVeigh manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Allen looking for submissions off his back.
Allen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McVeigh controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Let's hope that McVeigh 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McVeigh trying to control the position from guard on top but Allen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McVeigh controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Allen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McVeigh controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Allen throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
McVeigh content to stall in guard here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
McVeigh's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Allen closes this distance looking for a takedown but McVeigh circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rock Allen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McVeigh throws a sloppy head kick and Allen moves out of range easily.
Allen swats away the attempt to clinch by McVeigh.
No luck for McVeigh with that takedown attempt.
Allen throws a hook but McVeigh blocks it.#CL2#
Allen gets tackled into the cage by McVeigh. McVeigh maintains the clinch.
Allen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T3#
McVeigh lands an elbow inside that Allen shrugs off.
Allen tries to circle away but McVeigh has him pinned against the cage.
McVeigh keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Allen's efforts to push away.
McVeigh landing knees to the head.
#CUT2#
Rock Allen's cut is getting worse.
Allen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McVeigh keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Allen's efforts to push away.
McVeigh lands an elbow just above Allen 's eye.
McVeigh misses with an elbow strike.
Allen goes for a takedown in the clinch but McVeigh prevents it.
McVeigh with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McVeigh with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Allen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McVeigh to keep the fight standing.
Allen is trying to force a seperation but McVeigh has the dominant position.
Allen trying to control the position but instead, McVeigh has worked for underhooks and has pushed Allen into the cage.#T4#
Allen takes an elbow to the temple.
McVeigh gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
Rock Allen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
McVeigh landing knees to the head.
#CUT2#
Jeez, Rock Allen's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McVeigh just misses with a elbow thrown towards Allen's brow.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McVeigh takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD#
Allen has clasped his hands together around McVeigh's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
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!
McVeigh stops Allen from passing to mount.
Allen lands an elbow.
McVeigh regains half guard, as Allen was trying to land strikes. #SUB#
Allen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aidan McVeigh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rock Allen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
McVeigh doesn't manage to clinch there - Allen circles away.
McVeigh throws a leg kick which misses Allen's front leg but catches the back leg as Allen tries to avoid it.
McVeigh leaves Allen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McVeigh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McVeigh doesn't manage to clinch there - Allen circles away.
McVeigh tries to score a power double leg takedown but Allen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McVeigh somewhat.
McVeigh wants to clinch up but Allen keeps it at a distance.
Allen half committed to a counter leg kick.
Allen misses with a body kick.
Allen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McVeigh avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVeigh moves in looking to clinch but Allen pushes him off.
Rock Allen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Allen scores with a takedown into McVeigh's guard.
Allen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Allen with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Allen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Allen postures up and lands a big shot to McVeigh's brow. #SUB2#
McVeigh working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Allen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Allen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
McVeigh has his foot on Allen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Allen works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
McVeigh escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Allen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
McVeigh is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Allen defends well.#SUB2#
McVeigh is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2#
Allen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McVeigh's head.#SUB#
Allen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McVeigh dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Allen keeping moving, preventing McVeigh from controlling successfully.
Allen wants to sweep here but McVeigh controlling him for the moment.
McVeigh engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
McVeigh drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Allen dives on top into guard.#REVR##T3##SUB2#
McVeigh throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Allen trying to control the position from guard on top but McVeigh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Allen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McVeigh is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Allen, into his guard. #REVB#
Rock Allen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McVeigh is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McVeigh tries to free his leg and advance position but Allen is retaining full guard.
McVeigh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Allen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McVeigh controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McVeigh trying to control but Allen is working from the bottom.
McVeigh is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
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 Rock Allen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rock Allen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Allen leaves McVeigh with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Allen tries to score a power double leg takedown but McVeigh sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Allen somewhat.
McVeigh tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McVeigh lands a head kick!
#CL2#
McVeigh has closed the distance and engaged Allen in a clinch.
Allen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McVeigh pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Aidan McVeigh seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McVeigh lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVeigh looking to throw knees to the head but Allen is blocking nicely.
McVeigh is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McVeigh creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McVeigh lands a nice elbow.
Allen trying to land knees to the body.
#T1#
McVeigh utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McVeigh tries to score a body lock takedown but Allen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McVeigh managing to block the knees to the body from Allen.
McVeigh throws an elbow that misses.
McVeigh looking to throw knees to the head but Allen is blocking nicely.
Allen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Allen takes a knee to the side of the body.
McVeigh utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McVeigh lands a nice elbow.
Allen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McVeigh after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rock Allen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McVeigh lands a nice knee to the body.
Allen goes for a takedown in the clinch but McVeigh prevents it.
McVeigh lands an elbow that stopped Allen in his tracks for a moment.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rock Allen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Aidan McVeigh!
Aidan McVeigh thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
HFC 294 Derksen vs Matthews 3
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Jackson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#CUT2#
It looks like Aidan McVeigh has been cut.#CL#
McVeigh closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McVeigh misses with a knee to the head.
McVeigh tries a knee to the head but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McVeigh scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Joseph Jackson has been cut.
McVeigh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McVeigh tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jackson avoids it.
McVeigh tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McVeigh is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McVeigh looking to throw knees to the head but Jackson is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVeigh creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
McVeigh drives through and clinches with Jackson against the cage.
McVeigh creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McVeigh avoiding damage.
#T1#
McVeigh pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McVeigh lands an elbow inside.
McVeigh looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McVeigh tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McVeigh has him pressed against the cage.
Our sources have told us that McVeigh has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
McVeigh throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jackson blocks it with crossed arms.
McVeigh is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jackson avoids the elbow strike from McVeigh, against the cage.
McVeigh throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Knees in the clinch landing for McVeigh.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but McVeigh is controlling him.#T2#
Jackson takes an elbow to the forehead.
McVeigh looking to throw knees to the head but Jackson is blocking nicely.
McVeigh lands an elbow inside.
McVeigh has Jackson pressed against the cage, preventing Jackson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McVeigh with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McVeigh throws an elbow but it misses.
Jackson can't break the clinch.
McVeigh tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McVeigh pressing his opponent against the cage.
McVeigh tries to land a knee to the head but Jackson blocks with his arms.
McVeigh misses with a knee strike.
McVeigh throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jackson blocks it with crossed arms. #T3#
McVeigh is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jackson is defending well for now.
McVeigh throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McVeigh just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jackson's brow. #BC2#
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
McVeigh needs to keep his hands up - Jackson had a free shot at his head there.#CL#
McVeigh rushes Jackson and presses him up against the cage.
McVeigh using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jackson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McVeigh tries a knee to the head but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson is looking to break free of the clinch but McVeigh has double underhooks.
McVeigh throws a knee to the head but misses.
McVeigh throws an elbow that misses.
Jackson blocks the elbow strike.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McVeigh circles away quickly and effectively.#T4##CL#
McVeigh clinches up with Jackson and pushes him back against the cage.
McVeigh tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jackson avoids it.#BC2#
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice cross by Jackson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McVeigh tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Aidan McVeigh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McVeigh wants to clinch.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
McVeigh is looking to clinch.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
McVeigh tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
McVeigh tries to clinch but Jackson moves away
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circle momentarily. Jackson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aidan McVeigh dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Jackson lands with an overhand left.#KD2#
Jackson lands a left and a right that send McVeigh crashing to the mat, dazed. Jackson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
McVeigh is rocked!
McVeigh throws an off balance right hand
and Jackson counters with a huge right that knocks McVeigh out cold! Jackson is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joseph Jackson!
Joseph Jackson 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:
HFC 289 Viceroy vs Huey II
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
McVeigh rushes West and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McVeigh lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
West wants a takedown but no success here.
McVeigh throws an elbow that misses.
Our sources have told us that McVeigh has been working on his elbows in the gym.
McVeigh lands an elbow that stopped West in his tracks for a moment.
McVeigh lands an elbow just above West 's eye.
McVeigh tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McVeigh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with West's elbow.
McVeigh is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. West is defending well for now.
McVeigh lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
McVeigh unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McVeigh stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
West looking for a takedown.
West avoiding damage as McVeigh throws knees to the body.
West is trying to pull guard but McVeigh turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Aidan McVeigh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin West.
McVeigh landing knees to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McVeigh works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
West looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A body shot lands from McVeigh.
McVeigh pressing his opponent against the cage.
West is trying to break the clinch but McVeigh has him pressed against the cage. #T1#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McVeigh obliges.
McVeigh tries to work over West's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
West is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
West is trying to push McVeigh away but McVeigh has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
West is trying to break the clinch but McVeigh is controlling him.
McVeigh scores with a knee to the head.
McVeigh prevents West from breaking the clinch.
McVeigh dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McVeigh is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
West can't get the takedown.
McVeigh connects with a nasty looking knee right to West's face.
McVeigh slowing the pace effectively.
West takes an elbow to the forehead. #T2#
McVeigh cracks West with a nice body shot.
McVeigh's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#TD2#
West manages to pull guard.
#SU#
McVeigh gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
West looks for a takedown but McVeigh sprawls well.
McVeigh is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
McVeigh gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McVeigh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
West takes an elbow to the temple.
McVeigh scores a nice knee to the body.
West looks winded!
West takes an elbow to the temple.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McVeigh lands an elbow inside.
Nice body punch from McVeigh. #T3#
Nice elbow from McVeigh.
West being controlled against the cage.
McVeigh with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McVeigh taking a breather.
McVeigh throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
West takes a knee right on the jaw!
West has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
West drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A knee to the head by McVeigh.
McVeigh tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
West takes an elbow to the temple.
McVeigh tries a knee to the head but West blocks it.
#T4#
McVeigh misses with a knee strike.
A bit of stalling here from McVeigh.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McVeigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
West goes for a takedown in the clinch but McVeigh prevents it.
#BC2#
West breaks the clinch.
West shoots in looking for a takedown. McVeigh tries to sprawl out of it but West keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McVeigh manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
McVeigh rushes West and presses him up against the cage.
West blocks a body shot from McVeigh.
McVeigh blocks an elbow strike from West.
Nice body punch from McVeigh.
McVeigh with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aidan McVeigh dominated that round.
That's time! McVeigh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
McVeigh instigates a clinch.
A right hand to the body from McVeigh.
West is trying to push McVeigh away but McVeigh has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
West is trying to break the clinch but McVeigh is controlling him.
A bit of stalling here from McVeigh.
McVeigh utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McVeigh lands a shot to the body.
McVeigh lands a good knee to the midsection. West won't want to take too many of those.
McVeigh crunches a lovely knee into West's ribcage.
McVeigh lands a nice knee to the body.
McVeigh landing knees to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McVeigh.
McVeigh lands a damaging elbow.
McVeigh lands a damaging elbow.
West is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McVeigh tries to land a knee to the head but West blocks with his arms.
McVeigh lands an elbow that stopped West in his tracks for a moment. #T1#
McVeigh taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nice elbow from McVeigh.
McVeigh lands a nice elbow.
McVeigh lands a knee to the body.
McVeigh displaying some good clinch control by pressing West up against the cage.
McVeigh is stalling here.
McVeigh seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
McVeigh with a knee to the head.
McVeigh lands a nice elbow.
West can't get the takedown.
McVeigh tries to land a knee to the head but West blocks with his arms.
McVeigh is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McVeigh content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Aidan McVeigh has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McVeigh connects with a nasty looking knee right to West's face.
#ROC#
West is rocked!#T2#
McVeigh creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through West's defenses.
West is still on wobbly legs! Can McVeigh finish him?
A nice glancing elbow lands by McVeigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McVeigh lands a nice elbow.
McVeigh lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
West avoiding damage as McVeigh throws knees to the body.
McVeigh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with West's elbow.
McVeigh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that West can do to turn this around?
McVeigh lands an elbow that stopped West in his tracks for a moment.
West has had enough of the clinch but McVeigh keeps him there for the moment.
West is trying to break the clinch but McVeigh is controlling him.
McVeigh tries to land a knee to the head but West blocks with his arms.
A right hand to the body from McVeigh.
West seems to have recovered his senses.
McVeigh lands a damaging elbow.
McVeigh is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
West takes an elbow to the temple. #T3#
McVeigh keeps the fight in the clinch, despite West's efforts to push away.
McVeigh blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
West drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aidan McVeigh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin West.
McVeigh lands an elbow that stopped West in his tracks for a moment.
McVeigh connects with a nasty looking knee right to West's face.
McVeigh lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McVeigh lands a knee to the head.
McVeigh lands a damaging elbow.
West jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McVeigh walks away with a smile on his face. West gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
McVeigh has West up against the cage in a clinch.
McVeigh landing knees to the head.
#T4#
McVeigh content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McVeigh creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops West! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for McVeigh.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aidan McVeigh!
Aidan McVeigh thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
HFC 283 Derksen vs Clack
Date: Oct 15, 2016 |
#R1#
A head kick from McVeigh lands but Hazard takes it in his stride.
McVeigh looks to land a right hand but Hazard moved out of range.
Hazard throwing a counter right hand but McVeigh manages to avoid it.
Hazard lands a jab to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Aidan McVeigh has been cut.
McVeigh lands a head kick!
McVeigh moves in looking to clinch but Hazard pushes him off.
Hazard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McVeigh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hazard is looking to counter punch.
McVeigh misses with a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Hazard misses the target.
McVeigh throws a head kick that misses.
McVeigh wants to clinch.
Aidan McVeigh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McVeigh rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hazard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hazard avoids the head kick by McVeigh.
McVeigh misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hazard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hazard thuds a left hand into McVeigh's body.
McVeigh misses with a hook
and Hazard counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
McVeigh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McVeigh looks to land a body kick but Hazard moved away.
Hazard jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hazard scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#ROC#
McVeigh is rocked!
Hazard drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of McVeigh's head, knocking him out cold! Hazard is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Skap Hazard!
Skap Hazard 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:
HFC Challengers 84
Date: Sep 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Al Khan blocks a head kick by McVeigh.
Al Khan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Al Khan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Al Khan misses the jab.
Al Khan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McVeigh defends well and Al Khan ends up having to push McVeigh into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McVeigh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No joy there for Al Khan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Al Khan stalks McVeigh and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McVeigh's face. McVeigh staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#
It looks like Aidan McVeigh has been cut.
McVeigh connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #TD#
Al Khan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McVeigh napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McVeigh prevents Al Khan from improving position.
Al Khan prevents McVeigh from escaping the position.
Al Khan looking to control but instead McVeigh has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Al Khan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Al Khan stalling away here and it's allowed McVeigh to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
McVeigh is looking to stand up but Al Khan isn't so interested in that idea.
McVeigh can't keep his opponent in guard - Al Khan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1##SUB#
Al Khan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McVeigh is just riding it out for now. Al Khan eventually gives up the hold.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Al Khan in particular looking to stall.
Al Khan trying to control the action but McVeigh is working from the bottom.
Al Khan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've been hearing that Al Khan has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Al Khan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McVeigh is refusing to be controlled, as Al Khan sits in half guard.
Al Khan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McVeigh taking some punishment here, with Al Khan in his half guard.
Al Khan working McVeigh over with strikes.
Al Khan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Al Khan is nestled in close to McVeigh, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Al Khan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McVeigh has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Al Khan wants to take a breather but McVeigh is having none of it.
McVeigh is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Al Khan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McVeigh doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Al Khan.
Al Khan wants to control but McVeigh is keeping him busy.
Al Khan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Al Khan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Al Khan prevents McVeigh from standing back up.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Al Khan is looking to take a break and control but McVeigh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Al Khan lands with a punch from half guard.
McVeigh wants to get back to his feet.
Al Khan tries to pass the half guard into mount. McVeigh knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Al Khan works his foot free and advances to mount.
McVeigh'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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Al Khan lands a heavy elbow.
Al Khan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McVeigh is looking to escape.
Al Khan landing strikes from the mount and McVeigh is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saleem Al Khan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aidan McVeigh's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
McVeigh stuffs the takedown.
McVeigh throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McVeigh stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McVeigh wants it to stay on the feet.
McVeigh buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McVeigh is looking to land body kicks.
Al Khan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McVeigh slaps away a takedown attempt from Al Khan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saleem Al Khan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McVeigh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Al Khan shoots in for a takedown but McVeigh shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Al Khan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McVeigh avoids it really well and circles away.
Al Khan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McVeigh connects with a solid leg kick.
Al Khan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McVeigh swivels and escapes.
Saleem Al Khan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McVeigh scores with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVeigh lands a nice leg kick that just misses Al Khan's sensitive parts.
Al Khan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McVeigh as he avoids it easily.
McVeigh plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McVeigh throws a leg kick which misses Al Khan's front leg but catches the back leg as Al Khan tries to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McVeigh tries a head kick but it misses.
Al Khan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Al Khan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McVeigh swivels and escapes.
Aidan McVeigh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Al Khan scores with the left hand. McVeigh knows he should have avoided that one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Al Khan tries to score a power double leg takedown but McVeigh sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Al Khan somewhat.
McVeigh lands with a slapping head kick.
McVeigh cracks the inside of Al Khan's front leg.
McVeigh throws a sloppy head kick and Al Khan moves out of range easily.
McVeigh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McVeigh throws a nice outside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by McVeigh.
McVeigh throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Al Khan shoots for a double leg takedown but McVeigh sprawls well. He's pushed Al Khan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Al Khan moves away from the strike by McVeigh.
McVeigh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McVeigh throws a chopping leg kick but Al Khan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Al Khan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McVeigh did well to prevent Al Khan getting side control.
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!
Al Khan controlling the action here.
McVeigh is trying to stand.
#T2#
Al Khan scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Al Khan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McVeigh has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Al Khan looking for a submission but McVeigh manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
McVeigh is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Al Khan is controlling him.
Al Khan chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Al Khan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Al Khan wants to control from the top but McVeigh keeps moving.
Al Khan stays in close to McVeigh's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Al Khan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McVeigh is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McVeigh has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
McVeigh wants to stand but Al Khan is controlling his posture from full guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Al Khan is on top in guard.
#REVR##ES2#
McVeigh kicks Al Khan off and gets to his feet.
McVeigh slaps away a takedown attempt from Al Khan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McVeigh.
Al Khan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McVeigh pinned against the cage. McVeigh gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McVeigh scores with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from McVeigh.
McVeigh lands a leg kick that knocks Al Khan off balance momentarily.
McVeigh throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Aidan McVeigh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McVeigh is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Al Khan slips under a jab.
McVeigh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aidan McVeigh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aidan McVeigh's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
McVeigh lands a body shot.
Al Khan feints a jab promting McVeigh to slip. Al Khan then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McVeigh slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
McVeigh thows a body kick. Al Khan tries to catch it but that hurt him. #TD#
Al Khan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES2#
McVeigh explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McVeigh connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Al Khan darts in looking for a takedown but McVeigh gets double underhooks and turns Al Khan into the cage.
McVeigh comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Al Khan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McVeigh, right into the meat.
Al Khan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McVeigh manages to avoid it.
McVeigh throws a right and a left that Al Khan avoids nicely.
Al Khan tries to score a power double leg takedown but McVeigh sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Al Khan somewhat.
McVeigh throws a quick inside leg kick.
Al Khan tries for a takedown but McVeigh sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saleem Al Khan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Al Khan fails with a takedown attempt.
McVeigh scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McVeigh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al Khan.
McVeigh rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Al Khan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McVeigh lands with a slapping head kick.
McVeigh connects with a solid leg kick.
McVeigh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McVeigh feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Al Khan's calf.
Al Khan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McVeigh moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McVeigh tries a head kick but it misses.
McVeigh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McVeigh lands a high kick!
McVeigh lands with a slapping head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McVeigh swings for the body but Al Khan moves out of range.
Al Khan throws a leg kick but McVeigh checks it.
McVeigh scores with a head kick. Al Khan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Al Khan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A good leg kick by McVeigh. #T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for McVeigh.
Al Khan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McVeigh checks it well.
McVeigh misses with a head kick.
Al Khan lands a slapping body shot.
McVeigh throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Al Khan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McVeigh takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#TD#
Al Khan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
McVeigh keeping moving, preventing Al Khan from controlling successfully.
Al Khan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McVeigh is pushing Al Khan's head away, looking to escape. Al Khan manages to hold on to the position though.
Al Khan lands an elbow. #T3##SUB#
Al Khan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McVeigh, who protects the arm well. #ES2#
McVeigh throws Al Khan to one side and escapes!
Nice takedown defense from McVeigh. No joy for Al Khan on that attempt.
McVeigh digs a good hook to Al Khan's body.
McVeigh's corner calls for a 1-2. McVeigh obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McVeigh misses with a head kick.
McVeigh connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Al Khan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McVeigh. McVeigh obviously looking to wear him down.
McVeigh looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McVeigh stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McVeigh wants it to stay on the feet.
Al Khan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McVeigh throws a right and a left that Al Khan avoids nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McVeigh stuffs the takedown.
Al Khan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McVeigh's waist but McVeigh gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Al Khan off to one side.
McVeigh appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
Al Khan blocks a head kick by McVeigh.
Al Khan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McVeigh.
McVeigh throws a nice outside leg kick.
Al Khan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McVeigh as he avoids it easily.
McVeigh connects with an inside leg kick.#TD#
Al Khan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Al Khan trying to control but McVeigh is working from the bottom.
Al Khan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Al Khan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Al Khan throws a big elbow that misses.
Al Khan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al Khan trying to control but McVeigh is working from the bottom.
Al Khan is pushing down on McVeigh's leg trying to pass to half guard. McVeigh is fighting to maintain full guard but Al Khan has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aidan McVeigh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McVeigh 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aidan McVeigh!
Aidan McVeigh decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
HFC Challengers 79
Date: Jul 10, 2016 |
#R1#
McVeigh lands a head kick. Hendricks smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
McVeigh tries a head kick but it misses.
Aidan McVeigh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McVeigh misses with a head kick.
McVeigh lands with a kick to the temple. Hendricks shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
McVeigh throws a sloppy head kick and Hendricks moves out of range easily.
McVeigh takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Hendricks has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hendricks has McVeigh pressed against the cage, preventing McVeigh from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McVeigh is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hendricks is trying to pull guard but McVeigh has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
McVeigh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McVeigh dodges the punch combination from Hendricks.
McVeigh just misses with a punch to the body.
Hendricks throws a nice looking combination but McVeigh bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hendricks misses with a wild combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McVeigh explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hendricks ducks right into an uppercut from McVeigh.
McVeigh slips a straight right by Hendricks.
Nice defenses there by McVeigh.#T1#
McVeigh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McVeigh throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
McVeigh throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hendricks's head.#ROC2#
Hendricks is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Tyron Hendricks has been cut.
McVeigh weaves into range and cracks Hendricks right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Hendricks goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! McVeigh is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aidan McVeigh!
A victorious Aidan McVeigh 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:
HFC Challengers 77
Date: Jun 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Yoshida fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Yoshida scores with a takedown into McVeigh's guard.#ES#
McVeigh is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC#
McVeigh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McVeigh lands a nice looking body kick.
Yoshida shoots in but no luck this time.
We've been told by McVeigh's head coaches at Rape Academy (7 elite, 6 2x elite) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Yoshida shoots in looking for a takedown. McVeigh tries to sprawl out of it but Yoshida keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McVeigh manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Aidan McVeigh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryo Yoshida.
McVeigh goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yoshida tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McVeigh defends well and Yoshida ends up having to push McVeigh into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jab from McVeigh.
McVeigh scores with a head kick.
McVeigh lands with a slapping head kick.
McVeigh throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Aidan McVeigh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
McVeigh scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McVeigh scores with a head kick.
Yoshida tries a low kick but McVeigh avoids it.
Aidan McVeigh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yoshida darts in looking for a takedown but McVeigh gets double underhooks and turns Yoshida into the cage.
A head kick from McVeigh lands but Yoshida takes it in his stride.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McVeigh.
Yoshida fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McVeigh throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
McVeigh lands with a slapping head kick.
McVeigh throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Yoshida.
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!
Yoshida shoots in for a takedown but McVeigh shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McVeigh throws a nice inside leg kick.
McVeigh connects with a leg kick. Yoshida looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McVeigh is looking to slow Yoshida down with leg kicks.
McVeigh dips to his left and cracks Yoshida with an uppercut!
Yoshida tries to clinch but McVeigh moves out of range.
McVeigh lands with a kick to the temple. Yoshida shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T2#
McVeigh lands with a kick to the temple. Yoshida shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
McVeigh connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Yoshida takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#ROC#
Yoshida is rocked!
Yoshida fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Yoshida is still on wobbly legs! Can McVeigh finish him?
Yoshida dives in for a single leg takedown but McVeigh sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Yoshida seems to have recovered his senses.
McVeigh lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yoshida's sensitive parts.
McVeigh throws a head kick that half lands.
McVeigh misses with a head kick.
McVeigh lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McVeigh rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yoshida moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yoshida wants to clinch up but McVeigh keeps it at a distance.
McVeigh is looking for a counter combo.
Yoshida takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McVeigh looks to score with a jab to the body but Yoshida is just out of range.
Yoshida let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McVeigh throws a sloppy head kick
and Yoshida counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McVeigh throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Yoshida decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McVeigh's guard.
Yoshida is looking to work some ground and pound but McVeigh has wrist control.
Yoshida postures up in McVeigh's guard and throws a big left but McVeigh blocks it. #T3#
Yoshida throwing strikes from guard but McVeigh blocks nicely.
Yoshida trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Yoshida has gone for a leg lock! McVeigh slips out almost immediately though and dives into Yoshida's guard.#REVR##SU#
McVeigh stands up from Yoshida's guard - McVeigh perhaps looking for a knockout.
McVeigh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McVeigh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yoshida looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McVeigh is fending him off so far but Yoshida persists. Nope, McVeigh circles away and we're back to standing.
McVeigh lands a body shot.
McVeigh scores with a head kick. Yoshida tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Yoshida fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McVeigh thinks about countering with a head kick.
A cross from McVeigh lands.#TD2#
McVeigh tries to sprawl but Yoshida drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McVeigh regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Yoshida.
Yoshida throws a big elbow that misses.
Yoshida is pushing down on McVeigh's leg trying to pass to half guard. McVeigh is fighting to maintain full guard but Yoshida has managed to sneak the leg through.
Yoshida is looking to advance position but McVeigh won't allow it.
McVeigh wants to get back to his feet.
Yoshida passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for McVeigh!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yoshida throws some wild stikes that McVeigh manages to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aidan McVeigh dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Yoshida shoots in for a takedown but McVeigh shows good takedown defense.
Nice shot lands for McVeigh.
Aidan McVeigh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yoshida has a takedown stuffed.
McVeigh lands with a slapping head kick.
McVeigh throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Yoshida looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Aidan McVeigh is winning the standup battle so far.
McVeigh fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yoshida has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McVeigh connects with a high kick.
McVeigh scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McVeigh lands a head kick!
McVeigh feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Yoshida's calf.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McVeigh lands with a kick to the temple. Yoshida shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
McVeigh lands with a thumping leg kick.
McVeigh fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yoshida has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yoshida swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McVeigh stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McVeigh wants it to stay on the feet.
Aidan McVeigh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryo Yoshida.#T1#
McVeigh lands a high kick!
Yoshida takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yoshida wants to clinch up but McVeigh keeps it at a distance.
McVeigh lands a nice hook to Yoshida's body. Yoshida takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McVeigh dips to his left and cracks Yoshida with an uppercut!
Yoshida walks into a stiff left hand from McVeigh.
McVeigh connects with a single shot there.
McVeigh lands a nice looking body kick.
McVeigh scores with a one two! Yoshida had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McVeigh lands a leg kick that knocks Yoshida off balance momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Yoshida drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
McVeigh wants to get back to his feet but Yoshida drags him back down.
Yoshida throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Yoshida sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but McVeigh is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
McVeigh managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Yoshida.
#T2##SUB2#
Yoshida tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Yoshida has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Yoshida tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Yoshida has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Yoshida is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McVeigh has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Yoshida working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Yoshida working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ryo Yoshida has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Yoshida tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Yoshida misses with the ground and pound.
Yoshida throws an elbow but McVeigh slips to the side and avoids it well.
McVeigh is trying to buck Yoshida off.
Yoshida throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and McVeigh works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Yoshida looks to land a strike but McVeigh avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Yoshida loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McVeigh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yoshida throws a strike but McVeigh rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
McVeigh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yoshida can do to turn this around?
Yoshida is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McVeigh trying to stand up but can't free himself from Yoshida's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Yoshida working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McVeigh doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McVeigh manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SU#
McVeigh gets to his feet - Yoshida follows without any prompting.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aidan McVeigh dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
McVeigh throws a head kick that misses.
Yoshida shoots in but no luck this time.
McVeigh swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McVeigh scores with a head kick.
Yoshida takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yoshida tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McVeigh defends well and Yoshida ends up having to push McVeigh into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McVeigh lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yoshida goes for a double leg but McVeigh avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McVeigh continues to drive forward.
Aidan McVeigh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryo Yoshida.#TD2#
Yoshida closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Yoshida thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McVeigh is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T1##ES#
McVeigh explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
McVeigh throws a sloppy head kick and Yoshida moves out of range easily.
McVeigh throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McVeigh scores with a head kick. Yoshida tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Yoshida shoots in but no luck this time.
McVeigh throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yoshida is trying hard to land a takedown here. McVeigh sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yoshida fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McVeigh feints and then cracks Yoshida's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yoshida down.
McVeigh throws a one two combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yoshida shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McVeigh defends it nicely.
McVeigh scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
Yoshida has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McVeigh.
Yoshida shoots in but McVeigh avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Yoshida's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McVeigh scores with a head kick. Yoshida tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
An inside leg kick lands from McVeigh.
Yoshida throws a body punch but McVeigh moves out of range.
McVeigh scoring well with a low kick there.
McVeigh fails to land with a series of punches.
Yoshida shoots in looking for a takedown. McVeigh tries to sprawl out of it but Yoshida keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McVeigh manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McVeigh fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
McVeigh throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
McVeigh lands with a slapping head kick.
McVeigh tries a head kick but it misses.
McVeigh lands a leg kick that knocks Yoshida off balance momentarily.
McVeigh throws a nice outside leg kick.
McVeigh goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#TD2#
Yoshida changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McVeigh looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
McVeigh bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McVeigh feints and then cracks Yoshida's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yoshida down.
McVeigh scores with a head kick.
McVeigh stuffs the takedown.
Yoshida tries to clinch up.
Yoshida just misses with a punch to the body.
Aidan McVeigh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McVeigh plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McVeigh lands a head kick!
#T4##TD2#
McVeigh gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Yoshida working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #ES#
McVeigh pushes Yoshida off and scrambles back to his feet.
Yoshida on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McVeigh. McVeigh obviously looking to wear him down.
Yoshida wants to clinch.
McVeigh looks to land a combination. Yoshida sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ryo Yoshida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yoshida goes for a double leg but McVeigh avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McVeigh continues to drive forward.
Yoshida tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McVeigh defends well and Yoshida ends up having to push McVeigh into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Yoshida takes a head kick and keeps coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aidan McVeigh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McVeigh 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 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aidan McVeigh!
During a confident post fight interview, Aidan McVeigh thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
HFC Challengers 74
Date: May 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Ferrall shoots in looking for a takedown but McVeigh manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ferrall's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McVeigh lands a high kick!
Ferrall takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McVeigh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McVeigh swats away the attempt to clinch by Ferrall.#CL2#
Ferrall has managed to clinch.
#BC#
McVeigh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ferrall looks for a takedown but McVeigh sprawls well.
Ferrall tries to close the distance and clinch up but McVeigh swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVeigh plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CL2#
Ferrall moves into range and clinches up with McVeigh.#BC#
McVeigh manages to break the clinch.
McVeigh throws a head kick that misses
and Ferrall counters with a three punch combo that has McVeigh backing up. McVeigh nods at Ferrall to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McVeigh lands a head kick. Ferrall smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
McVeigh shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1#
Ferrall gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ferrall darts in looking for a takedown but McVeigh gets double underhooks and turns Ferrall into the cage.
Aidan McVeigh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wilson Ferrall.
McVeigh lands a head kick!
McVeigh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from McVeigh misses.
Ferrall with the counter takedown but McVeigh avoids it easily.
McVeigh wants to land a leg kick but Ferrall is out of range.
As McVeigh backs off Ferrall throws a huge counter combo but McVeigh manages to avoid it all.
McVeigh slaps away a takedown attempt from Ferrall, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ferrall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McVeigh.
McVeigh misses with a head kick.
Ferrall darts in looking for a takedown but McVeigh gets double underhooks and turns Ferrall into the cage.
McVeigh appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ferrall dives in and grabs McVeigh's left leg, looking for a takedown. McVeigh pushes down on Ferrall's head and hops out.
Some wild striking there from McVeigh.
Ferrall is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McVeigh throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Ferrall counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferrall wants to control from the top but McVeigh keeps moving. #T2##SUB2#
Ferrall drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McVeigh dives on top into guard.#REVR##SU#
Ferrall is working an open guard so McVeigh takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
McVeigh misses the jab.
McVeigh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ferrall shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McVeigh but McVeigh pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ferrall checks a low kick from McVeigh.
McVeigh throws a low kick, looking for Ferrall's leg but Ferrall calmly moves out of range.
Ferrall changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McVeigh tries to avoid it but Ferrall manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McVeigh to the ground. McVeigh escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ferrall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ferrall now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McVeigh throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
McVeigh feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ferrall's calf.
McVeigh scores with a leg kick.
McVeigh throws a head kick that misses.
Ferrall shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McVeigh as he jumps to the side.
McVeigh throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Ferrall counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Ferrall is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McVeigh sees it coming and defends easily.
McVeigh wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Ferrall is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Ferrall is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McVeigh has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4##SUB2#
McVeigh is defending against the submission attempts here by Ferrall.
McVeigh looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2#
McVeigh is defending against the submission attempts here by Ferrall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aidan McVeigh dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
McVeigh throws a sloppy head kick and Ferrall moves out of range easily.
McVeigh lands with a kick to the temple. Ferrall shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A combination from McVeigh does no damage.
McVeigh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aidan McVeigh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ferrall slips under a jab from McVeigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for McVeigh.
A low kick from McVeigh misses #TD2#
and Ferrall counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ferrall is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McVeigh is just riding it out for now. Ferrall eventually gives up the hold.
Ferrall works his way into side control. #SUB2#
Ferrall tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1##SUB2#
Ferrall in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... McVeigh is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Wilson Ferrall!
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Event:
TWGC 10 (170lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Mar 12, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aidan McVeigh and Pedro Kapaldi. McVeigh's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, E-Dubble - Let Me Oh. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; Aidan McVeigh! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Pedro Kapaldi!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Hirohito Nitta and Yuuki Gou.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
McVeigh tries for a takedown but Kapaldi circles away easily
and Kapaldi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McVeigh is working for takedown but Kapaldi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kapaldi gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McVeigh (0) vs (2) Kapaldi
McVeigh looking for submissions off his back.
Kapaldi controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McVeigh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McVeigh actively working from the bottom here.
Kapaldi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McVeigh is looking for a sweep. Kapaldi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McVeigh is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rape Academy (7 elite, 6 2x elite), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kapaldi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kapaldi uses his free foot to push down on McVeigh's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for McVeigh. Score +3 for passing guard: McVeigh (0) vs (5) Kapaldi
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kapaldi controlling from mount.
Kapaldi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
McVeigh tries to improve his position but instead Kapaldi has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: McVeigh (0) vs (8) Kapaldi
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kapaldi is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
I really don't envy McVeigh right now.
Well, with Kapaldi on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before McVeigh is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Kapaldi controlling the position well here. McVeigh rolled but Kapaldi kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McVeigh trying to control the action but Kapaldi just sinks the hooks in.
McVeigh is really stuck here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Kapaldi keeps control of the position as McVeigh tries to break free.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kapaldi trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure McVeigh doesn't escape.
McVeigh is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kapaldi is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McVeigh trying to control the action but Kapaldi just sinks the hooks in.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McVeigh wants to escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kapaldi keeps control of the position as McVeigh tries to break free.
McVeigh is working hard here to advance position.
McVeigh looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kapaldi trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure McVeigh doesn't escape.
Let's hope that Kapaldi 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.
McVeigh tries to break free.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kapaldi controls the position.
McVeigh can't escape the position.
Kapaldi biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
McVeigh wants to escape the position.
Kapaldi is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Kapaldi.
McVeigh tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kapaldi controlling his opponent.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
McVeigh is trying desperately to improve position.
Kapaldi controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kapaldi takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: McVeigh (0) vs (11) Kapaldi
And that's the end of the fight!
Kapaldi wins on points by 11 to 0.
Pedro Kapaldi thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 10 (170lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 11, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Erick Silva and Aidan McVeigh. The crowd seem to be enjoying McVeigh's choice of entrance music: E-Dubble - Let Me Oh. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Erick Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Aidan McVeigh!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
McVeigh closes the distance and clinches up with Silva, looking for a takedown. McVeigh pushes Silva against the cage but Silva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Silva is defended easily by McVeigh.
Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McVeigh tries to avoid it but Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McVeigh to the ground. McVeigh escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McVeigh will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McVeigh pushes Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
McVeigh is working for takedown but Silva is calmly controlling the position for now.
Erick Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aidan McVeigh.
McVeigh can't get the takedown.
McVeigh is looking to take this one to the mat.
Silva wants a takedown.
McVeigh wants a takedown but no success here.
McVeigh is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Silva is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McVeigh has clasped his hands together around Silva's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Silva (0) vs (4) McVeigh
McVeigh is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Silva looks calm but he's in trouble here. McVeigh gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Silva is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! McVeigh lets go of the hold and Silva can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aidan McVeigh!
Our winner, Aidan McVeigh, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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