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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
McCracken looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bozzi misses with a hook.
Bozzi misses with an uppercut.
McCracken wants to counter the offense by Bozzi and move into the clinch position.
McCracken throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bozzi counters with a solid body kick.
Bozzi blocks a leg kick.
Bozzi throws a nice outside leg kick.
McCracken ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McCracken feints and then cracks Bozzi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bozzi down.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCracken. Bozzi does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Bozzi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bozzi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCracken misses with a wild body shot.
Bozzi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McCracken's head.
McCracken shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1#
Bozzi swings widly with a right hand
and McCracken counters with a nice uppercut.
Bozzi throws a low kick, looking for McCracken's leg but McCracken calmly moves out of range.
Bozzi lunges at McCracken with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McCracken's hand.
Bozzi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McCracken's head.
Bozzi circles away from the clinch attempt.
A jab from Bozzi misses.
Bozzi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McCracken.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bozzi.
A solid leg kick lands there for McCracken.
Bozzi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McCracken has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bozzi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McCracken throws out a leg kick but Bozzi moves out of range and McCracken only half commits. #T2#
McCracken misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bozzi lands a nice leg kick that just misses McCracken's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCracken tries to land a body kick
and Bozzi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bozzi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bozzi backing away here, and McCracken unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bozzi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McCracken shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bozzi as he avoids it easily.
Bozzi catches McCracken with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice takedown defense from Bozzi. No joy for McCracken on that attempt.
Bozzi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCracken was well out of range. Poor timing from Bozzi.
Bozzi looks to throw the jab but McCracken is out of range.
McCracken ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Bozzi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCracken.
The fighters circling - Bozzi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCracken appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A head kick from Bozzi lands but McCracken takes it in his stride.
McCracken is looking to land body kicks.
Bozzi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bozzi.
McCracken staying out of range there.
McCracken throws a half hearted mid kick.
McCracken misses with a body kick.
McCracken tried to score with a low kick but Bozzi checks it.
McCracken throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bozzi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A lazy body kick from McCracken
and Bozzi counters with a three punch combo that has McCracken backing up. McCracken nods at Bozzi to acknowledge the strikes.#T4#
Both fighters circling a little - Bozzi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bozzi misses with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCracken blocks a head kick by Bozzi.
McCracken scores with a nice body kick.
Bozzi scores with a jab.
McCracken fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bozzi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McCracken shoots for a takedown but Bozzi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bozzi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jason Bozzi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor McCracken.
McCracken tries a low kick but Bozzi avoids it.
Bozzi lands a nice leg kick that just misses McCracken's sensitive parts. #TD2#
McCracken scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bozzi is staying active underneath McCracken, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Bozzi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Bozzi pushes McCracken away with a front kick.
McCracken throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McCracken doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bozzi connects with a jab.
McCracken takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
An inside leg kick from McCracken misses.
Bozzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCracken moves away.
McCracken only half commits to the counter leg kick.
McCracken has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bozzi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCracken keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bozzi.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bozzi!
Bozzi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McCracken has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McCracken fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bozzi checks it well. #T1#
A jab lands there for Bozzi.
Bozzi checks the leg kick nicely there.
McCracken misses with a lunging right hand
and Bozzi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McCracken ducks under a wild hook from Bozzi.
Bozzi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCracken.
Bozzi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jason Bozzi is winning the standup battle so far.
McCracken sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bozzi is looking to chop away at McCracken's legs.
Bozzi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McCracken misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bozzi counters with a solid body kick.
McCracken is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bozzi rather than just go for the knockout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bozzi.
#T2#
A low kick from McCracken misses
and Bozzi counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCracken tries for a takedown but Bozzi circles away easily
enabling Bozzi to counter with a crisp jab.
Bozzi throws a leg kick but McCracken moved away.
Bozzi throws out a loose jab but McCracken uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bozzi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McCracken counters with a head kick. That will keep Bozzi thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Bozzi checks the leg kick.
Bozzi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCracken.
Bozzi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCracken can do to turn this around?
Bozzi scores with a body shot.
Bozzi stuffs the takedown.#T3#
McCracken takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McCracken needs to keep his hands up - Bozzi had a free shot at his head there.
Bozzi connects with a nice looking jab.
Bozzi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McCracken throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bozzi's head.#TD2#
McCracken drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bozzi dodges the ground and pound from McCracken.
What's Bozzi going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
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!#SUB2#
McCracken tries for a kimura but Bozzi is defending well. #T4#
Bozzi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McCracken wants to control for a moment but Bozzi uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Bozzi gets back to full guard.
McCracken working some strikes from top position.
McCracken slips nicely into half guard.
Bozzi tries to roll over but McCracken keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Bozzi dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
McCracken throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bozzi's waist but Bozzi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McCracken off to one side.
McCracken doesn't manage to clinch there - Bozzi circles away.
Conor McCracken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bozzi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McCracken shoots in looking for a takedown but Bozzi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McCracken's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Bozzi gets the takedown into side control.
Bozzi works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
McCracken tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bozzi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McCracken keeps trying to improve his position.
Bozzi lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Bozzi tries to stand but McCracken is controlling his head.
McCracken is trying to control Bozzi's posture but Bozzi avoids it.
Bozzi tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T1#
McCracken is looking to regain half guard here but Bozzi keeps moving and retains side control.
Bozzi just content to control the position.
Bozzi works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Bozzi remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Bozzi wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCracken keeps working.
McCracken is looking to reverse the position.
Bozzi wants to control but McCracken is keeping him busy. #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.
McCracken taking punishment in the form of punches.
McCracken tries to bench press Bozzi off him but Bozzi keeps the position.
McCracken manages to get back to half guard.
McCracken is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bozzi passes to side control.
McCracken is looking to reverse the position.
Bozzi trying to control the position but McCracken is working away.
McCracken looks to move to half guard but instead Bozzi has passed into mount! Damn!
McCracken is working to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Bozzi lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
McCracken regains half guard.
McCracken moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bozzi preventing the sweep.
Bozzi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bozzi scoring with punches to the head and body.
McCracken is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bozzi works over McCracken with some ground and pound from guard.
Conor McCracken has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
McCracken keeping moving, preventing Bozzi from controlling successfully.
Bozzi with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bozzi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bozzi trying to control but McCracken is working from the bottom.
Bozzi passes McCracken's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Bozzi is working for a kimura but McCracken is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCracken is looking for a sweep. Bozzi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Bozzi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bozzi 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Bozzi!
A very excited looking Jason Bozzi 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1#
A big right from Jasta misses.
Jasta throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jasta swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McCracken makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McCracken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCracken showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jasta.
Jasta scores with a nice head shot.
Jasta throws a right and a left that McCracken avoids nicely.
Jasta scores with a sloppy right hand. McCracken should have avoided that one.
Jasta throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McCracken.
Jasta dips to his left and cracks McCracken with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCracken shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jasta as he jumps to the side.
Jasta has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Samran Muay Thai in the buildup to the fight.
McCracken takes a swing at Jasta's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Jasta wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jasta bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McCracken's head backwards.
Jasta scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jasta throws out a loose jab but McCracken uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Jasta jabs McCracken right on the nose. McCracken blinks but takes it well.
Jasta lands a lovely overhand right.
McCracken walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC#
McCracken is rocked!
Jasta misses with a series of wild punches.
McCracken is still on wobbly legs! Can Jasta finish him?
Jasta has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McCracken.
McCracken seems to have recovered his senses.
Jasta throws a jab when McCracken was well out of range.
Jasta is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McCracken tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jasta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McCracken ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McCracken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jasta moves away.
McCracken moves out of range as Jasta strikes.
McCracken lands a nice looking body shot.
McCracken thumps Jasta with a low kick.
Jasta throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCracken jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jasta throwing a counter right hand but McCracken manages to avoid it.
Good shot there by Jasta.#T2#
Jasta thows a left - swing and a miss!
McCracken flicks out a counter leg kick but Jasta steps away.
Nice straight punches there by Jasta. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jasta.
Jasta takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A nice inside leg kick there by McCracken. That's going to slow Jasta down.
Jasta cracks McCracken with an open hand slap.
McCracken ducks under a wild hook from Jasta.
McCracken looks for the body kick but Jasta saw that one coming.
Jasta misses the jab.
McCracken moves in looking to clinch but Jasta pushes him off.
A big left from Jasta misses.
McCracken looks to land a body kick but Jasta moved away.
McCracken scores with a leg kick.
McCracken lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jasta is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jasta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jasta throws a nice looking combination but McCracken bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McCracken swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McCracken defending well as Jasta loads up on a big left hand.
McCracken is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T3#
Jasta fails to land with a series of punches.
Jasta connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jasta throws a big shot that misses.
A lazy left from Jasta finds it's target.
Jasta paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jasta takes a swing at McCracken's ribcage but misses.
Jasta uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jasta swinging wildly here.
McCracken slips under a jab from Jasta.
McCracken flicks out a counter leg kick but Jasta steps away.
Jasta looks to score with a jab to the body but McCracken is just out of range.
Jasta misses with the combination.
McCracken fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Nice uppercut there from Jasta.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - McCracken throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jasta.
Jasta throws a hook but McCracken avoids it easily.
McCracken throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jasta throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McCracken on the side of the head. #TD2#
Jasta gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McCracken to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Jasta has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes McCracken off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick from Jasta lands but McCracken takes it in his stride.
Jasta lands a really nice looking cross but McCracken seems unphased.
Jasta throws a head kick but McCracken moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamey Jasta dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Jasta throws a head kick that misses.
Jasta moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMcCracken.
Jasta looks to land a left hand but McCracken moved out of range nicely.
Jamey Jasta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCracken finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McCracken tries a low kick but Jasta avoids it.#CL2#
McCracken has Jasta up against the cage in a clinch.
Jasta stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McCracken using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jasta has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jasta has McCracken pushed against the cage.
McCracken throws an elbow but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jasta lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Jasta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Jasta. Those never looked like landing. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Jasta has knocked McCracken down with a huge combo! Jasta steps away and waves a wobbly McCracken back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCracken is looking to slow Jasta down with leg kicks.
McCracken avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McCracken only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T1#
Jasta avoids the head kick by McCracken.
McCracken throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jasta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCracken moves away.
Jasta swings widly with a right hand
and McCracken finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
McCracken on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McCracken ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice body kick there by McCracken.
Jasta throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on McCracken's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Jasta dives in looking to finish as McCracken flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Jasta's strikes! Jasta is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! McCracken's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but McCracken was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jamey Jasta!
Jamey Jasta decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
PFC 50
Date: Sep 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Matthews bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McCracken's head.
McCracken shoots in for a double leg but Matthews sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Matthews throws a half hearted mid kick.
Matthews throws a chopping leg kick but McCracken manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL#
McCracken instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Matthews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matthews connects with an inside leg kick.
McCracken misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Matthews pivots, looking for a leg kick but McCracken is out of range and Matthews settles back down.
Matthews motions for McCracken to come forward. Matthews throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Crunch! McCracken slams his shin into Matthews's torso.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews misses with a straight right.
McCracken looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McCracken shoots in and drives through. Matthews sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor McCracken. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matthews tries a low kick but McCracken avoids it.
McCracken feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Matthews's calf.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matthews works the jab nicely.#T1#
A punch lands to the side of McCracken 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McCracken drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McCracken lands with a slapping head kick.
Matthews checks the leg kick nicely there.
Matthews takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Matthews takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Matthews throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Matthews.
Matthews swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Matthews will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McCracken walks into a jab.
Matthews throws a head kick that half lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCracken misses with a wild body shot.
Matthews with a jab.
Matthews tests McCracken's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
A big left from Matthews misses.
McCracken doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McCracken has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Matthews finds it's way round the side to connect with McCracken's head.
McCracken throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McCracken lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice shot by Matthews.
McCracken slips under a jab.
McCracken is looking to counter with a body kick.
Matthews fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCracken manages to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by McCracken.
McCracken throws a head kick but Matthews moves out of range.
Good shot there by Matthews.
McCracken misses with a body shot
and Matthews counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Matthews stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McCracken.
Matthews throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#T3#
McCracken closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #ROC2#
McCracken is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Matthews! McCracken is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean Matthews!
After winning the bout, Sean Matthews thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
PFC : Fight Night 48
Date: Aug 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Qasi throws a jab but it's blocked by McCracken.
McCracken appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've been told by McCracken's head coaches at Team Meanor MMA™ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McCracken drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McCracken swings for the body but Qasi moves out of range.
Qasi has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as McCracken is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Qasi lands with a cross.
Qasi checks a leg kick. #CL2#
Qasi drives through and clinches with McCracken against the cage.
Qasi blocks an elbow strike.
McCracken tries a body shot but Qasi blocks it.
Qasi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Qasi scores with a nice short uppercut.
McCracken trying to land knees to the body.
McCracken throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Qasi blocks it with crossed arms.
McCracken missing with knees to the body.
Qasi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Qasi swings wildly with an uppercut but McCracken uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCracken taking a breather.
Qasi lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Qasi is fighting off a takedown attempt but McCracken is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Qasi to the mat. Qasi regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Qasi looking to control.
#SUB2#
Qasi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Qasi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
McCracken got a little sloppy there for a moment and Qasi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McCracken has managed to get both his arms back between Qasi's legs - danger averted.
Qasi working a defensive guard here.
McCracken trying to control but Qasi is working from the bottom.
McCracken trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McCracken trying to control but Qasi is working from the bottom.
McCracken won't allow Qasi to sweep him here.
McCracken wants to pass the guard but Qasi is keeping the position.#SUB2#
McCracken has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Qasi to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! McCracken is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Qasi pulls down on the head and he's put McCracken to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Azar Qasi!
During a confident post fight interview, Azar Qasi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
PFC: Fight Night 47
Date: Jul 09, 2016 |
#R1#
A slapping body kick lands there for McCracken.
A lazy body kick from McCracken
enabling Sheppards to counter with a crisp jab.
McCracken pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
McCracken closes the distance and clinches.
Sheppards taking a breather.
Sheppards stalling the fight.
With the fighters up against the cage, McCracken throws an elbow but misses.
McCracken tries to land knees in the clinch but Sheppards avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Sheppards breaks from the clinch.
Sheppards keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from McCracken.
McCracken throws a head kick that half lands.
McCracken takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sheppards lands an overhand right.#T1#
A punch lands to the side of McCracken 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A punch lands to the side of McCracken 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McCracken slips a jab and a cross from Sheppards.
McCracken tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sheppards manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McCracken thows a leg kick but Sheppards checks it
letting Sheppards counter with a right hand.
McCracken throws a body kick that misses.
A lazy left from Sheppards finds it's target.
McCracken takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sheppards misses with an uppercut.
McCracken throws out a counter right but Sheppards avoids it with no problem.
McCracken gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
McCracken shoots and misses
and Sheppards counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sheppards throws a looping overhand right but McCracken ducks down to avoid it.
McCracken blocks a jab.
Conor McCracken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sheppards throws out a loose jab but McCracken uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sheppards lunges at McCracken with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McCracken's hand.
Sheppards throws a shot from downtown. McCracken moves away and avoids it.
It looks like Sheppards has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Sheppards takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sheppards misses with a wild combination.
McCracken scoring well with a low kick there.
#T3#
McCracken staying out of range there.
McCracken tries a quick counter leg kick but Sheppards is wise to it.
Sheppards throws a hook to the side of McCracken's head but McCracken sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McCracken is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McCracken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sheppards slaps away a takedown attempt from McCracken, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sheppards is looking to counter punch.
Carl Sheppards is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sheppards tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCracken was well out of range. Poor timing from Sheppards.
McCracken tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McCracken tries to clinch there but Sheppards circles away.
Sheppards sizes up McCracken with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McCracken looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sheppards is fending him off so far but McCracken persists. Nope, Sheppards circles away and we're back to standing.
Carl Sheppards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor McCracken.#T4#
McCracken throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Good shot there by Sheppards.
Sheppards misses the jab.
Sheppards scores with a nice head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Sheppards misses the target.
Sheppards is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
McCracken shoots in but Sheppards avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McCracken fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sheppards throws a looping overhand right but McCracken ducks down to avoid it.
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!
Sheppards jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Sheppards dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Sheppards leaves McCracken with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sheppards uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCracken.
A swing and a miss from Sheppards.
A little jabbing left from McCracken on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sheppards ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCracken moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from McCracken.
McCracken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sheppards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheppards misses with a body shot.
McCracken throws out a counter right but Sheppards avoids it with no problem.
McCracken defending well as Sheppards loads up on a big left hand.
Sheppards scores with a shot to the body.
McCracken takes a swing at Sheppards's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Sheppards steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McCracken. That one must have hurt.
McCracken tries to land a body kick
and McCracken takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Carl Sheppards is winning the standup battle so far.
McCracken throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McCracken uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sheppards.
Sheppards on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McCracken throws a head kick but Sheppards moves out of range.
McCracken misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCracken shoots in for a takedown but Sheppards shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sheppards throws an off balance right hand
and McCracken counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good leg kick by McCracken there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T2#
McCracken bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCracken throws a head kick but Sheppards moves out of range.
McCracken lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McCracken bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sheppards backing away here, and McCracken unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McCracken shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sheppards as he avoids it easily.
Carl Sheppards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor McCracken.
McCracken looks for the body kick but Sheppards saw that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCracken tries a head kick but it misses.
McCracken throws a head kick but Sheppards moves out of range.
A low kick from McCracken misses
and Sheppards counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sheppards connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T3#
McCracken misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Sheppards misses the target.
McCracken misses with a head kick.
McCracken fails with the takedown
and Sheppards counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by McCracken.
A countering left hand to the body from McCracken misses.
Sheppards moves out of range of the body kick.
McCracken fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sheppards has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A low kick from McCracken is predictable there
and Sheppards counters with a stiff right hand.
McCracken uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sheppards.
McCracken ducks under a wild hook from Sheppards.#T4##CL2#
McCracken pushes Sheppards up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Sheppards gets control of McCracken's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sheppards will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sheppards has his hands on McCracken's head, controlling the position.
McCracken tries to free his leg and advance position but Sheppards is retaining full guard.
Sheppards managing to control the position.
McCracken wants to control from the top but Sheppards keeps moving.
Sheppards is pulling down on McCracken's head to control his posture.
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 Carl Sheppards will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
McCracken scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sheppards tries to bum rush McCracken with a series of wild strikes but McCracken uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
McCracken pushes Sheppards up against the cage in a clinch.
Sheppards tries to stall but McCracken uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McCracken throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from McCracken fails to land. #BC#
Sheppards breaks from the clinch.
McCracken needs to keep his hands up - Sheppards had a free shot at his head there.
McCracken shoots in and drives through. Sheppards sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheppards swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCracken avoids the body shot from Sheppards.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McCracken.#T1#
McCracken drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Good standup being displayed there by Sheppards as he connects with a hook.
McCracken dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sheppards. That did some damage!
A slow jab from Sheppards misses its intended target.
Sheppards throws a jab but it's blocked by McCracken.
McCracken shapes to counter with a head kick.
Sheppards digs a good body shot into McCracken's ribs.
Sheppards is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McCracken thuds his shin into the meat of Sheppards's side.
Sheppards loads up on a big right hand but McCracken slips the punch.
McCracken only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T2#
McCracken tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Sheppards misses the target.
Sheppards misses with a double jab.
McCracken looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sheppards is fending him off so far but McCracken persists. Nope, Sheppards circles away and we're back to standing.
Sheppards was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Carl Sheppards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor McCracken.
Sheppards tests McCracken's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sheppards fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCracken fails with a takedown attempt.
McCracken slips a straight right by Sheppards.
McCracken looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Sheppards blocks a head kick by McCracken.
#T3#
McCracken throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sheppards lands with a right hand.
Sheppards scores with a nice right hand.
McCracken has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McCracken bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCracken throws a head kick that Sheppards semi-blocks.
Sheppards looks to throw the jab but McCracken is out of range.
McCracken tries a quick counter leg kick but Sheppards is wise to it.
McCracken uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sheppards.
An inside leg kick from McCracken misses.
Sheppards cracks McCracken with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sheppards misses with the combination.
McCracken was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Conor McCracken has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carl Sheppards is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Sheppards throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McCracken walks into a stiff left hand from Sheppards.
Sheppards fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCracken throws a leg kick but Sheppards checks it.
Sheppards misses with an uppercut. McCracken saw that one coming.
McCracken misses with a low kick.
It looked like Sheppards was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McCracken connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sheppards momentarily.
Sheppards is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCracken can do to turn this around?
A head kick misses from McCracken.
Sheppards appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McCracken misses with a leg kick
and Sheppards counters with a straight right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carl Sheppards showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sheppards, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carl Sheppards!
Carl Sheppards managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Spartan Nutrition 160Q with Proof, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
PFC: Fight Night 43
Date: Jun 01, 2016 |
#R1#
McCracken slips under a jab.
McCracken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thork.
McCracken is looking to counter with a body kick.
Thork lands a jab.#TD#
McCracken changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Thork looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Thork manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
McCracken is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thork defends it well.
McCracken throwing shots but Thork is blocking nicely.
McCracken prevents Thork from improving his position.
McCracken not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Thork looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McCracken not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thork has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McCracken is working away from the top position though.#T1#
McCracken thows a huge punch but Thork dodges it nicely.
Thork is trying to control but can't.
Thork might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McCracken haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Thork controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
McCracken not doing much here.
#SUB#
McCracken seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
McCracken is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thork defends it well.
McCracken trying to mount his opponent but Thork defends it. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
McCracken is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thork is just riding it out for now. McCracken eventually gives up the hold.
Thork is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Thork looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
McCracken has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Thork defend it? McCracken steps over the head and cranks it - Thork is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for McCracken!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Conor McCracken!
Conor McCracken decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
PFC 32: Parker vs. Vontavious
Date: Mar 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Poli defending well as McCracken loads up on a big left hand.
Poli closes the distance and clinches up with McCracken, looking for a takedown. Poli pushes McCracken against the cage but McCracken circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Poli dives in and scores a takedown into McCracken's guard.
McCracken is looking to sweep but instead, Poli has passed into half guard.
McCracken is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Poli's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Poli's back!
McCracken has the hooks in. Poli is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
McCracken has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Poli has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Poli manages to reverse the position and now he's in McCracken's guard. Nice work there by Poli.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
McCracken looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Poli trying to control the position from guard on top but McCracken is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Poli is really struggling to control McCracken but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poli passes McCracken's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Poli definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1##SUB#
Poli seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
McCracken looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McCracken is looking to improve his position.
McCracken gets full guard.
McCracken not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
McCracken is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Poli wants to control from the top but McCracken keeps moving.
McCracken wants to sweep here but Poli controlling him for the moment.
McCracken lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2##SUB#
Poli working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McCracken doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McCracken manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McCracken wants to pass the guard but Poli is keeping the position.
McCracken trying to control but Poli is working from the bottom. #SUB#
McCracken got a little sloppy there for a moment and Poli has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McCracken has managed to get both his arms back between Poli's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Poli escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McCracken gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McCracken trying to control but Poli is working from the bottom.
Poli looking to hit a scissor sweep but McCracken is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Poli is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
McCracken stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Poli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCracken wants to control from the top but Poli keeps moving.
McCracken wants to pass the guard but Poli is keeping the position.#SUB2#
McCracken drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McCracken jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McCracken trying to control the position from guard on top but Poli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Poli looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Poli escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McCracken gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Poli keeping full guard, as McCracken tries to pass.
McCracken slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T4#
Poli tries to bench press McCracken off him but McCracken keeps the position.
McCracken lands an elbow.
McCracken wants to control but Poli is keeping him busy.
Poli is looking for a sweep.
McCracken wants to lay and pray for a moment but Poli keeps working.
McCracken gets to mount! Poli was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
McCracken takes Poli's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Poli is in trouble.
McCracken has the hooks in. Poli is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Poli is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if McCracken gets his way!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poli is really stuck here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor McCracken dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
McCracken lands with a thumping leg kick.
No luck for Poli with that takedown attempt.
Poli takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oko Poli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Poli looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
McCracken working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Poli doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Poli manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
McCracken looking for a guillotine here but Poli defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poli stopping the sweep attempt from McCracken.#T1#
Poli tries to free his leg and advance position but McCracken is retaining full guard.
Poli pushing down on McCracken's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Poli is looking for a kimura but McCracken is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Poli to get the leverage. #SUB#
Poli is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McCracken defends it well. #SUB#
Poli is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McCracken doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Poli.
McCracken wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Poli wants to work for an arm triangle but McCracken is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Poli is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McCracken wants to improve his position but Poli is controlling well.
#T2#
McCracken trying to control here.
McCracken is trying to get back to full guard.
Poli seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McCracken does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Poli prevents McCracken from improving his position.#SUB2#
McCracken looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McCracken wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
McCracken trying to control here.
Oko Poli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Poli seems to be working for a kimura but McCracken defends the submission attempt.
McCracken tries to roll over but Poli keeps him under control.#SUB2#
McCracken looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
McCracken looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McCracken moves into full guard.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Poli looking to pass the guard.
McCracken is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Poli trying to control but McCracken is working from the bottom.
McCracken looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Poli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCracken is keeping the position for now.
McCracken keeping moving, preventing Poli from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oko Poli dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
McCracken lands with a slapping head kick.
Poli on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McCracken. McCracken obviously looking to wear him down.
#TD#
Poli scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
McCracken wants to improve his position but Poli is controlling well.
McCracken is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Poli moves into full mount! McCracken won't be happy about that!
Poli fails to move to back control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCracken tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
McCracken slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
McCracken is looking for a sweep. Poli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
McCracken works his way to full guard. Good work.
Poli trying to control but McCracken is working from the bottom.
Poli works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Poli is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Poli trying to mount his opponent but McCracken defends it.
McCracken is looking for a sweep. Poli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Poli moves nicely into side control.
Poli taking a breather here. #T2##SUB#
Poli looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Poli is trying to get an arm triangle but McCracken is defending well.
McCracken prevents Poli from improving position.
McCracken is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Poli trying to control the action but McCracken is working from the bottom.
McCracken is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
McCracken keeps trying to improve his position.
Poli trying to control the action but McCracken is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Poli tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Poli has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
McCracken is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Poli thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McCracken is trying to improve his position.
McCracken stops Poli from passing to mount.
McCracken tries to buck Poli off but Poli is having none of it.#SUB#
Poli working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCracken tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oko Poli showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Poli has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oko Poli!
After the fight, Oko Poli was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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