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Event:
Stomp-a-thon 68
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Boo shoots in but McClain avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boo tries to clinch but McClain moves out of range.
McClain was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Boo with a poor takedown
and McClain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boo throws a predictable looking body shot
and McClain counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McClain works over Boo's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#
It looks like Bobby Boo has been cut.
McClain scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Boo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Boo tries for a takedown but McClain circles away easily
and McClain counters with a straight right hand.
Tyler McClain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Boo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McClain pinned against the cage. McClain gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Boo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McClain throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No joy there for McClain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T1#
Boo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Boo throws a body punch but McClain moves out of range.
Boo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McClain.
A left and a right from McClain both land. Nice combination.
McClain fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boo with a poor takedown
and McClain counters with a stiff right hand.
Boo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boo misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and McClain counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
McClain is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boo wants to get back to full guard.
McClain is looking to take a break and control but Boo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
McClain controlling the action here.
Boo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McClain seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Boo is looking for a sweep. McClain is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
McClain is looking to advance position but Boo won't allow it.
McClain thows a huge punch but Boo dodges it nicely.
Boo is trying to get back to full guard.
Boo keeps trying to improve his position.
Boo won't allow McClain to pass to mount.
McClain is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McClain wants to pass the guard but Boo is defending well.
Boo is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Boo wants to control but McClain is keeping busy.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boo throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and McClain counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Boo looking for a sweep. Not yet Boo, not yet.
McClain landing with the ground and pound.
McClain cracks Boo with a solid left hand.
Boo has momentary wrist control but McClain slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler McClain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Boo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
McClain takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tyler McClain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McClain uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD2#
Boo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
McClain manages to work his way to half guard, despite Boo's best efforts.
McClain gets full guard.#SUB2#
Boo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McClain is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McClain has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
McClain postures up.
McClain in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tyler McClain overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Boo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McClain passes into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boo takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Boo can't do much from the bottom here.
McClain looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Boo is avoiding damage well.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting McClain here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
McClain working away.
Boo is trying to improve his position.
McClain misses with the ground and pound.
McClain in side control, throwing shots but Boo defends. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Boo is trying to control McClain's posture but McClain avoids it.
McClain sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Boo is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
You can see the frustration on Boo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McClain laying and praying for a moment but Boo takes advantage and regains half guard.
Boo wants to improve his position but McClain is controlling well.
McClain is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T3#
McClain is stalling here. Boo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! McClain seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Boo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Boo cracks McClain with a big elbow.
McClain manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
McClain thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Boo's head.
Boo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McClain scores with a couple of nice shots.
McClain lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Boo trying to control but McClain postures up.
#T4#
McClain trying to pass the guard but Boo defending well.
McClain is looking to take a break and control but Boo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boo wants to sweep here but McClain controlling him for the moment.
Boo is trying to control the position but McClain postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McClain loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Our spies down at at Brutal Force Training inform us that Boo has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Boo working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler McClain dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Boo's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Boo shoots in but McClain avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McClain defends it nicely.
Boo tries to score a power double leg takedown but McClain sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Boo somewhat.
Tyler McClain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Boo.
Boo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McClain lands with a hook. Boo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT#
That has opened up Bobby Boo's cut even more.
It looks like McClain has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#TD#
Boo gets caught flat footed, as McClain shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Boo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boo tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
McClain is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McClain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boo is keeping the position for now.
McClain landing with the ground and pound.
Boo controls McClain momentarily but McClain frees himself.
McClain makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McClain slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boo keeping moving, preventing McClain from controlling successfully. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McClain advances to half guard. #SUB#
McClain is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McClain stalling away here and it's allowed Boo to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Boo has his hands on McClain's head, controlling the position.
Boo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
McClain controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boo wants to sweep here but McClain controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bobby Boo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A looping hook to the body misses from Boo. McClain does a little dance to reset his feet.
McClain tries to bum rush Boo with a series of wild strikes but Boo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boo lands with an overhand left.
McClain looks to land a combination but Boo avoids it well.
A slow jab from Boo misses its intended target.
Boo misses with a shot to the body
and McClain counters with a series of strikes. Boo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Boo throws a body shot but no joy. #T4##CL2#
Boo has McClain up against the cage in a clinch.
Boo trying to stall but McClain improves his position.
Boo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Boo can't get the takedown.
Boo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC2#
Boo breaks from the clinch.
Boo misses with a takedown
and McClain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tyler McClain is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice combination there by McClain.
Bobby Boo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boo swings widly with a right hand
letting McClain counter with a right hand.
McClain throws a nice looking combination but Boo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boo with a poor takedown
and McClain counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Boo thinking.
Boo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McClain rather than just go for the knockout.
Boo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McClain was well out of range. Poor timing from Boo.
Tyler McClain is winning the standup battle so far.#TD#
McClain shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
McClain controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler McClain showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McClain, 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler McClain!
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Event:
Stomp-a-thon 62
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Ragnarson throws a solid leg kick but McClain takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ragnarson.
Ragnarson thumps McClain with a low kick.
Ragnarson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ragnarson is looking to land body kicks.
McClain lunges at Ragnarson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ragnarson's hand.
Ragnarson connects with a high kick.
McClain throws a looping overhand right but Ragnarson ducks down to avoid it.
Ragnarson keeps McClain at a distance using the push kick.
Ragnarson lands a head kick!
#CL2#
Ragnarson clinches with his opponent.
Ragnarson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ragnarson lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ragnarson.
McClain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
McClain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ragnarson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McClain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ragnarson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McClain is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ragnarson avoiding damage.
A short right from Ragnarson.
McClain misses with some punches.
Ragnarson misses with a body punch.
Ragnarson misses with a punch on the inside.
Ragnarson blocking some punches.
Ragnarson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McClains head.
Ragnarson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ragnarson scores with a hook to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T2#
McClain wants to take the fight to the mat but Ragnarson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Ragnarson scores with a nice short uppercut.
McClain is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ragnarson is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler McClain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McClain misses with a punch on the inside.
McClain is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Still in the clinch, Ragnarson scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ragnarson scores with a shoulder strike.
McClain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McClain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ragnarson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McClain misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from McClain. #BC#
McClain manages to break the clinch.
Ragnarson connects with a leg kick. McClain looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ragnarson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
McClain falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ragnarson counters with a leg kick.
McClain misses with a double jab.
Ragnarson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ragnarson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McClain moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McClain went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McClain throws a right hand that Ragnarson ducks under and follows up with a left that Ragnarson also avoids with ease.
McClain works over Ragnarson's head and body with a nice combination.
Ragnarson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ragnarson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
McClain misses with a body punch
and Ragnarson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bragi Ragnarson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McClain doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Horrible takedown attempt by McClain or perhaps it was just good defense by Ragnarson, which made it look bad. #T4#
McClain ducks right into an uppercut from Ragnarson.
McClain looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ragnarson throws a nice looking combination but McClain bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ragnarson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McClain blocks a low kick nicely.#CL2#
Ragnarson clinches up against the cage.
Ragnarson slowing the pace effectively.
McClain wants to get back to striking at distance but Ragnarson won't allow it.
A right hook to the body lands for Ragnarson.
McClain has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ragnarson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McClain is breathing heavily.
Ragnarson is pushing McClain up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ragnarson works on McClain's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bragi Ragnarson dominated that round.
That's time! McClain's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ragnarson connects with the punch.
Ragnarson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McClain.
#CL2#
Ragnarson rushes McClain and presses him up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Ragnarson.
McClain wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ragnarson scores with a shot to the side of McClain's head.
McClain is looking to take this one to the mat.
McClain is trying to drag Ragnarson to the mat but Ragnarson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ragnarson lands a right hand.
Ragnarson stops a takedown attempt from McClain.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler McClain. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ragnarson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McClain has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ragnarson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A right handed body shot lands from Ragnarson.
McClain changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ragnarson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A good leg kick by Ragnarson.
Ragnarson throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on McClain's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Ragnarson dives in looking to finish as McClain flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Ragnarson's strikes! Ragnarson is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! McClain's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but McClain 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 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bragi Ragnarson!
Bragi Ragnarson is the new heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Bragi Ragnarson 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:
Stomp-a-thon 58
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Lesnar misses with a straight right.
Lesnar on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McClain misses with a takedown #TD#
so Lesnar counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lesnar's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McClain trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
McClain looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
McClain had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lesnar defends it easily.
Lesnar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McClain is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Lesnar seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Lesnar's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Lesnar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McClain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McClain slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McClain throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McClain accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McClain working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McClain connects with a couple of short punches.
Lesnar pulls McClain in close to prevent any damage.
McClain is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McClain trying to control but Lesnar is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
McClain is looking to work some ground and pound but Lesnar has wrist control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McClain lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McClain shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lesnar as he avoids it easily.
Lesnar swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McClain throws a lazy right hand but Lesnar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McClain has a takedown stuffed.
Lesnar swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jamie Lesnar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler McClain.#T3#
McClain takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McClain lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
McClain on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Good work by Lesnar as he checks the leg kick.
Lesnar goes for a double leg but McClain avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McClain continues to drive forward.
Lesnar throws a body shot but no joy.
Lesnar with a poor takedown
and Lesnar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McClain takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lesnar looks to land a left hand but McClain moved out of range nicely.
McClain fails to land with a series of punches.
Lesnar misses the shot to the body.
McClain lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lesnar checks a leg kick nicely.#T4#
Lesnar just misses with a punch to the body.
McClain changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McClain tries to work over Lesnar's front leg with a kick but Lesnar checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lesnar. McClain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lesnar slips a jab and a cross from McClain.
McClain pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lesnar back to the cage. McClain follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#TD2#
McClain shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lesnar is trying to get back to full guard.
McClain is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lesnar is refusing to be controlled, as McClain sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler McClain 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#
McClain darts in looking for a takedown but Lesnar gets double underhooks and turns McClain into the cage.
McClain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lesnar takes a swing at McClain's ribcage but misses.
McClain misses with a combination
#TD#
and Lesnar counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ground and pound from Lesnar.
Lesnar is taking a breather. McClain says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lesnar is trying to control. McClain wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lesnar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar slows the pace down in half guard.
McClain regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1#
McClain wants to improve his position but instead Lesnar has moved into half guard.
McClain has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lesnar trying to control from half guard but McClain is working away.
McClain has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lesnar is working away from the top position though.
Lesnar is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
McClain is trying to get back to full guard.
Lesnar wants to take a breather but McClain is having none of it. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McClain is trying to control but can't.
McClain works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lesnar scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
McClain has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lesnar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
McClain looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lesnar wants to control from the top but McClain keeps moving.
Lesnar preventing the sweep.
Lesnar wants to control from the top but McClain keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T3##SUB2#
Lesnar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
McClain is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
McClain escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lesnar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lesnar is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lesnar works over McClain with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
McClain is looking for a triangle but Lesnar pushes his legs off easily.
McClain can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lesnar controls the pace.
McClain preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
McClain is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Lesnar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Lesnar dominated that second round.
That's time! Lesnar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Lesnar throws a right hand that misses
and Lesnar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McClain tries for a takedown but Lesnar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No joy there for McClain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lesnar sizes up McClain with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lesnar fails with a takedown attempt.
Tyler McClain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lesnar avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've been told by Lesnar's head coaches at The Iron Palace that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McClain swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Lesnar.
McClain takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar throws a body punch but McClain moves out of range. #TD#
Lesnar closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McClain did well to prevent Lesnar getting side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McClain is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lesnar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lesnar's back!
Lesnar is keeping busy.
#T1#
Lesnar manages to reverse the position and now he's in McClain's guard. Nice work there by Lesnar.
McClain looking to control.
#SUB2#
McClain working for a triangle but Lesnar defends it easily.
Lesnar distracts McClain with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lesnar landing with the ground and pound.
McClain 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.#T2#
Lesnar wants to control from the top but McClain keeps moving.
Lesnar with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McClain tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lesnar lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Our spies down at at Fight Factory inform us that McClain has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
McClain is trying to control the position but Lesnar postures up. #T3#
McClain 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.#SUB2#
Lesnar content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because McClain has locked up a guillotine! McClain's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Lesnar is holding on here and McClain must be using up a lot of energy. Lesnar has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! McClain gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tyler McClain!
Tyler McClain is the new heavyweight champion!
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Event:
Stomp-a-thon 54
Date: Mar 26, 2016 |
#R1#
McClain swinging wildly here.
McClain tries to clinch there but Mencken circles away.
Mencken tries to bum rush McClain with a series of wild strikes but McClain uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McClain has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mencken is landing a low percentage of strikes.
HL Mencken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McClain misses with a few strikes there.
McClain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McClain showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mencken.
As Mencken backs off McClain throws a huge counter combo but Mencken manages to avoid it all.
McClain ducks under a wild hook from Mencken.
McClain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mencken.
McClain looks to score with a jab to the body but Mencken is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mencken misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mencken slips a straight right by McClain.
A looping hook to the body misses from McClain. Mencken does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Mencken misses the target.
McClain throws a hook to the side of Mencken's head but Mencken sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McClain tries to clinch there but Mencken circles away.
#T1#
Mencken lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mencken looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McClain takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McClain takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mencken throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McClain looks to land a combination but Mencken avoids it well.
Mencken went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McClain swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mencken connects with a good right hand that stumbles McClain. McClain circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mencken swings for the body but McClain moves out of range.
McClain moves forwards but Mencken connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Decent striking displayed by Mencken there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mencken digs a good hook to McClain's body.
Mencken doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Mencken.
McClain with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mencken to score with a decent uppercut.
Mencken lands a head shot.#T2#
McClain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mencken lands a hook that stumbles McClain back into the cage. Mencken follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping McClain to the canvas! Mencken pounces and lands several unanswered shots - McClain has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). HL Mencken!
HL Mencken thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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